Jerrold Landau has published his commentary and reflections on the weekly Haftarot as an e-book on his website. You can access it here.
RSVP for our Chanukah Party!
Bring your friends! The party will be held on Monday December 23 at 6pm at the shul. Please RSVP using this link.
Last Week of Family Learning (until January)
Beit Tzion invites the community to join us for family learning Motzei Shabbat (Saturday nights) from 6:30-7:15 - early enough to still go skating! Bring a sefer, Torah homework, or use one of our sefarim, or prepared source sheets to learn with. Pizza and snacks served at the end. This is the last time that this program will take place until January. Please stay tuned for updated times in another week or two.
Community Announcements
Volunteer with Kosher Meals on Wheels
Shopping and cooking can be overwhelming for many older adults. Circle of Care’s Kosher Meals on Wheels program delivers nutritious, tasty meals right to your front door. Learn more here or contact us at 416-635-2860. Our program is also in need of volunteers to deliver meals. To volunteer with us, contact volunteer@circleofcare.com or call 416-635-2860 x284.
Liberation75
Liberation75: The Global Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, Descendants, Educators and Friends, is a once-in-a-lifetime event which will be held in Toronto from May 31-June 2, 2020, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of liberation from the Holocaust.
Liberation75 will focus on remembering the victims, honouring the survivors, showcasing the future of Holocaust education, reflecting on antisemitism in the world, celebrating the role of the liberators, and committing to protecting freedom, diversity, human rights and inclusion. We anticipate thousands of attendees from around the world.
Liberation75 is partnering with over 85 global organizations to showcase best-in-class Holocaust and anti-genocide education, awareness and remembrance, including interactive exhibits, presentations, panel discussions, films, artistic representations, music and more. All programming will focus on keeping the Holocaust relevant for future generations.
Registration opens on September 10, 2019 and we need your help spreading the word across your communities. We kindly ask that you include the attached graphic in your High Holiday newsletters this year to help raise awareness about our event with your members.
If you have any questions or want to become even more involved with Liberation75, please contact taylor@redstoneagency.ca or check out their website.
The International Online Bible Contest for Adults – 2019
The International Bible Quiz in Hanukkah will take place on December 24, 2019, at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, between 18:00-20:00 and will be broadcast live, in the presence of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education. Registration is open to Jewish participants over the age of 22. The online quiz will take place on September 4th 2019. More information is available here.
Message from Jewish Free Loan Toronto
Jewish Free Loan Toronto wants all those in need to know they have a place
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