Emanu-News 2022-05-06 בְּשׂוֹרוֹת עִמָּנוּ

Saturday May 7: Shari and Aitan Roubini are delighted to invite you to share in their joy when their son, Jack, becomes Bar Mitzvah on Saturday 7 May, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Please join the family for a kiddush luncheon following the service. If you are not comfortable with the larger than usual gathering in the… (Continue reading Jack Roubini)

A Letter from Julia Herzog: Dear Friends, I thought I would give you an update on the journey of Congregation Emanu-El’s donation of humanitarian aid supplies to Ukrainian journalists at the Romanian border (and my journey carrying the supplies). Needless to say this is a terrible time, and I feel humbled to be… (Continue reading Delivery)

Sundays May 8 & 22 It’s time to have some simcha (joy) and to share some ruach (spirit) with some classic Israeli folk dancing, led by Mike Goldstein. According to authoritative bubbemeises, it’s a double mitzvah to folk dance on Mothers’ Day following Yom Ha'Atzmaut! We’ll be dancing on the wood floor of the Sanctuary, and non-grip soles should be worn… (Continue reading Folk Dancing)

May 1 to June 1: Devorah Stone has a display up outside Caffe Fantastico on Quadra and Kings Road. The art was inspired by the conflict in Ukraine. The art is a combination of various mediums, and styles, abstracts, paintings, collages, landscapes, and sunflowers. The display can be viewed at any time until June 1, and… (Continue reading Art Display)

Coming back to Shabbat services in the Sanctuary is a joy! It would be great if we could offer a warm welcome at the door! If you can come a bit earlier (9:45) to greet people and introduce yourself to newcomers and guests, we’d love for you to be Emanu-El’s welcoming smile. It’s our hope… (Continue reading Shabbat Ushers)

Our photo contest continues!

Leah gave birth to a beautiful son, Jack, on April 13th. Leah’s partner lives in Alberta, and needs to return there for work in early May. Leah could use some extra support to ensure that she is nourished (in every sense) during these first few exhausting weeks of motherhood. Leah does have some specific dietary requirements so please be sure to read the instructions prior to cooking. She is also very happy to receive Thrifty Food gift cards, which she uses to order food online. https://mealtrain.com/9my29k

Welcome to our community Jack and Mazel Tov, Leah!

Thursday, May 5: Families are Complicated! Written by Rich Orloff and Directed by Kevin McKendrick. This award-winning play about an entertaining and complicated family opens on May 5th in Bema’s Black Box Theatre. Playwright Rich Orloff has written a funny and perceptive play about a Bar Mitzvah boy who struggles between obedience and defiance … (Continue reading Men Overboard)

For the month of May, Jean and Graham Dragushan are sponsoring the Shabbat Gift Bag Program in honour of the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Ellen. Shabbat Gift Bags are being delivered to community members every month. This warm-hearted project began as an Outreach initiative to reach congregants in need of connection or supp… (Continue reading Outreach)

Sunday, May 8: The North Park Multicultural Festival is a new initiative hosted by the North Park Neighbourhood Association in collaboration with Here Magazine, South Jubilee Neighbourhood Association, Fernwood NRG, and the Masjid Al-Iman Mosque. This is a FREE quarterly family-friendly event where diverse communities gather and share culture …(Continue reading Multicultural

Wednesday May 18, 7:00pm-8:30pm Join Debra Sheets, host of the Call to Mind podcast, for an evening of listening and dialogue about caregiving, love and memory loss. In this free in-person and livestreamed event, a distinguished panel of experts will lead a discussion about policy, research, supports and resources, and the challenges and rewards of caregiving.

Donations for humanitarian aid to Ukraine made to the Red Cross will be matched by the Federal Government. Click here to donate.