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November/December 2011
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Our circle continues to grow, and we were delighted to welcome new members at our first Shabbat of the year. New faces and familiar ones met and mingled, and we’re committed to offering engaging programs to one and all.
Rabbi Miriam’s “Pathways into Jewish Prayer” got off to an auspicious start as a few dozen curious souls gathered for the first of three sessions on how to better understand and weave prayer into our lives. Two more sessions remain, so it’s not too late to join the discussion.
We’re pleased to announce that a new season of DJC Movie Nights is being launched. A good film + a good nosh = a good night out. What’s not to like? Our annual women’s retreat is coming up and promises to be as invigorating and inspiring as always. And, closer to home, our Shabbat services are a great way to kindle the soul on a frosty winter’s night.
Join us…
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER NEWS…AT A GLANCE
| DATE | TIME | EVENT/Details | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday-Sunday, NOV. 18-20 | 6:00 pm - mid-afternoon Sunday | DJC Women’s Retreat weekend With Rabbi Miriam |
Ecology Retreat Centre *TO REGISTER: contact Rosie Beitel: rosiebeitel@sympatico.ca or registration form available here. |
| Friday, NOV. 25 | 7:00 pm | Bethminster Shabbat Led by Cantor Lisa |
Eastminster - 310 Danforth: Auditorium *HURNDALE ENTRANCE* Dessert Kiddush to follow service Child care provided |
| Saturday, NOV. 26 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm | LEARNING & DISCUSSION
Pathways into Jewish Prayer With Rabbi Miriam |
Eastminster - PARLOUR
310 Danforth Ave *JACKMAN ST ENTRANCE* |
| Friday DEC. 2 | 7:00 pm | In-Home Shabbat Hosts: Emil Sher, Kathy Miller | 940 Carlaw Ave Rsvp: kathrynmiller@rogers.com 416.423.1668 |
| Saturday, DEC. 3 | 7:30 pm | DJC MOVIE NIGHT: THE FRONT | Rsvp: djcmovienight@gmail.com |
| Friday, DEC. 16 | 7:00 pm | Bethminster Shabbat Approaching Chanukah With Rabbi Miriam & Cantor Lisa |
Eastminster - AUDITORIUM 310 Danforth Ave *HURNDALE ENTRANCE* Dessert Kiddush to follow service Child care provided |
| Saturday, DEC. 17 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm | LEARNING & DISCUSSION Pathways into Jewish Prayer With Rabbi Miriam |
Eastminster - PARLOUR 310 Danforth Ave *JACKMAN ENTRANCE* |
STAY TUNED… Mark your calendars!
*More details in JANUARY NEWS online DECEMBER 10*
*SATURDAY, JANUARY 14: Bethminster Morning Shabbat - led by Rabbi Miriam with Cantor Lisa
*FRIDAY, JANUARY 20: IN-home Shabbat - Hosts: Karen Robbins, Michael Kanter
*WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25: Next session of the DJC READING CIRCLE: THE COOKBOOK COLLECTOR by Allegra Goodman. For more information online: http://djctoronto.com/explore/education.php . To Rsvp: info@djctoronto.com
SCHOOL NEWS - Update!
We’ve having a very exciting first term in the Children’s Jewish studies program! All of our teachers—new and returning—are contributing to our updated curriculum, and we have a brand new music specialist helping us learn new songs about Shabbat and Chanukah.
Early in the term, the students studied some of the holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. Our JK- Kita 2 students focused on songs and blessings for Shabbat. Kita 4, 5, and 6 students learned about havdallah and mitzvot, and will go on a field trip in December to paint ceramic mezzuzot.
Recently, in a school-wide program, Rabbi Miriam and the drumming program “Rhythmic by Nature” joined us to celebrate & learn about Simchat Torah.
The B’Nei Mitzvah class is working hard with their teacher to prepare to become Jewish adults, and they will embark on the first ever B’nei Mitzvah class overnight in January, in collaboration with the Habonim Jewish Heritage School.
We are looking forward to another wonderful term in all of our programs!
SHABBAT SERVICES, LEARNING & DISCUSSION
- BETHMINSTER SERVICES -
*LOCATION: EASTMINSTER - 310 Danforth Ave- AUDITORIUM - HURNDALE ENTRANCE, *Childcare available; Dessert Kiddush following services
| Date: | NOVEMBER 25 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM | |
| LED BY CANTOR LISA | ||
| Date: | DECEMBER 16 Approaching Chanukah | |
| Time: | 7:00 PM | |
| LED BY RABBI MIRIAM | ||
- LEARNING & DISCUSSION -
*LOCATION: EASTMINSTER - 310 Danforth Ave- PARLOUR: JACKMAN ST ENTRANCE, follow signs*
Pathways into Jewish Prayer
- Saturday, November 26, 10:00 am- 12:00 pm
- Saturday, December 17, 10:00 am- 12:00 pm
Pathways into Jewish Prayer with Rabbi Miriam Margles
This monthly series will delve into the meaning and experience of Jewish prayer. Combining learning about the various prayers with experiencing the prayers through song and silence, movement and meditation we will take our time becoming familiar with the language, imagery, choreography and significance of the prayers from the inside out. This series will be engaging both for those who feel like beginners in Jewish prayer and are seeking more background, as well as those familiar with prayer and are seeking to infuse their prayer lives with more depth and personal meaning. While the classes build on one another, participants are welcome to attend individual sessions.
- IN-HOME SERVICE -
*LOCATION: 940 Carlaw Ave (south of Mortimer, west of Pape)
When: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
Time:
Where: Hosts/Home of Emil Sher, Kathy Miller
What to bring: Nibblie for after service “nosh”
*Rsvp: Kathy or Emil: 416.423.1668, kathrynmiller@rogers.com
5th Annual DJC Women’s Retreat
November 18-20th, 2011
Come join us for the weekend at the Ecology Retreat Centre located in beautiful Hockley Valley. Together we’ll explore and nurture our minds, bodies and souls.
Weekend highlights will include…
- Spirited & inspiring Shabbat services with Rabbi Miriam
- New experiences and friendships
- Social activities, schmooze time
- Music, singing and story telling
- Healthy home-style cuisine
- Yoga, meditation, hikes
- Fun, fun, fun!!!
Details: (more info on activities, what to bring, directions, etc. will follow)
- Arrive before 6 p.m. Friday. Depart after lunch Sunday.
- Meals included from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch.
- Cost: members
- $310 - shared room (2-3 per room)
- $350 - single
- $360 - shared non members.
*For more information, please contact:
Wendy Gross wgross@sympatico.ca or 416.961.9376
Rosie Beitel rosiebeitel@sympatico.ca or 416.465.9627
Here’s what some past participants have said…
In spite of my fear going to the retreat knowing absolutely no one, by the end of the weekend I felt incredible connection with so many women that I left knowing I had found my community.
This was my 3rd retreat and I was feeling very nervous because for the first time I didn’t have a close pal attending with me. As the weekend progressed it was fully inclusive and engaging. One of the best retreats ever. Friendships and spirituality rekindled and women’s issues addressed through a Jewish lens — can’t wait for the next one… which I volunteered to help organize.
Flyer and Registration Form is here.
Early registration is encouraged as space is limited.
DJC Movie Night:
Woody Allen as You’ve Never Seen Him
It’s Woody Allen, but he’s not in a Woody Allen film. He didn’t write it. He didn’t direct it. But he stars in The Front, a drama about the price paid during the 1950s Hollywood blacklist, when lives were upended after writers, directors and other industry players were accused of having ties—direct and otherwise—to Communism. Allen plays a cashier who poses as a writer who submits scripts on behalf of blacklisted talents (hence the title). But the injustice around him pushes him to take a stand. Yes, Woody Allen as an unlikely hero.
We’ll gather to watch The Front on Saturday, December 3 at the home of Vlad Bregman at 15 Bayfield Crescent. Pre-show nosh begins at 7:30. Please bring non-messy nibblies for all to share and savour. The screening begins at 8:00 (running time: 95 mins), followed by a discussion afterwards for those whose idea of a nosh includes food for thought.
WHEN: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 @ 7:30 PM
WHERE: 15 Bayfield Crescent (home of Vlad Bregman)
WHAT TO BRING: A non- messy nibblie for all to share!
*Rsvp:
djcmovienight@gmail.com
COMMUNITY NEWS
November 27th conference 7:00-10:00 pm
The Irwin Green Conference: Jews and Arabs in Israel: The Challenge of Living Together
"I believe that integrating Israel’s non-Jewish citizens, Israel’s Arab citizens, into Israeli society is the most important challenge that faces Israel… We should have all of Israel’s citizens, Jews and non-Jews, feel at home in the State of Israel." Moshe Arens, Former Israeli Defense and Foreign Affairs Minister
Join us for a fascinating conference that will explore the complex and challenging issue of relations between Israel’s Jewish and Arab citizens.
Featuring: Ms. Abeer Halabi, Facilitator, Merchavim Institute for Advancement of Shared Citizenship in Israel, Dr. Raji Subhi Srouji, Board Member, The Nazareth Fund and Sports Manager, Municipality of Nazareth, Professor Elie Rekhess, Visiting Crown Chair in Middle East Studies at Northwestern University and co-chair of its Middle East Forum.
Greetings and Introduction by the Consul General of Israel, Mr. Amir Gissin
Closing remarks by Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl, Beth Tzedec Congregation
Where: UJA Federation, 4600 Bathurst Street – Tamari Hall
When: Sunday, November 27th at 7:00pm
Rsvp: Glenda Gomperts at ggomperts@ujafed.org or 416.631.5707. *Participation is free for advance registration, $5 charge at the door. Light refreshments will be served Kashruth observed
Renewal Chanting Kabbalat Shabbat
Time: December 2, 6:30 - 11:00 pm
Location: Sheri’s House, 4 Austin Crescent, Toronto ON
Created by: Annie Gilbert
More info: This will be the first Kabbalat Shabbat (Welcoming the Sabbath) gathering of its kind in Toronto (that I am aware of) and if all goes well, this could become a monthly event! At 6:30 pm, we will gather in Sheri’s gorgeous basement to for a chanting journey through Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv* (evening service) using uplifting melodies with Shabbat liturgy, psalms, and poems, interspersed with spoken intentions and explanations of the steps along the path of the service.
At 8:00 pm, we will head upstairs for a vegetarian pot luck dinner** and schmooze.
*Please bring a vegetarian dish to share for the potluck (kosher food is welcome and will be well-marked).
PLEASE let us know whether you will be attending by contacting @Sheri Cohen by email at shericohen@rogers.com or by phone at 416.456.8422
Space is limited.
*The service will be non-traditional and we will be seated in a circle where men and women can sit together. No chanting or Hebrew experience is necessary. Prayer sheets will be provided.
**The host doesn’t generally keep a kosher home but space will be set aside for food from kosher kitchens and kosher dishes will be used.
Feel free to contact me with any questions and to pass along this info.
Save Sunday, December 4th for an evening of jazz and laughs brought to you by yours truly (Ilana Waldston) and the JNL band. We'll be performing some luscious jazz standards, some lesser known gems and, of course, some comedic tunes so be sure to join us for the show, whether you plan to have dinner or just enjoy a few drinks. More details will be available in another mailing, closer to the date.
Enriching Lives & Careers Trip to Nicaragua. Feb.23-Mar.2, 2012
Led by DJC member, Mark Franklin, M.Ed., practice leader of CareerCycles
Cross-cultural, active experience designed to evoke clarity and energetic purpose about your life. Continuing with our philosophy of applying a distinctive holistic approach to enriching careers and lives, CareerCycles is seeking interested participants for our 2012 experience-based-volunteering opportunity. This year our service project will give you a chance to help a family replace their shack with a transitional home, alongside skilled locals. This is a cross-cultural, active experience designed to evoke clarity and energetic purpose about your life and career choices, featuring FIVE linked components:
- Volunteer on a community service project (2 days) alongside local skilled trades people employed with your program fees.
- Encounters with political, economic, and social agencies and inspiring individuals who influence positive community change.
- Excursions: Pacific beach time, volcano hike, coffee farm tour, lagoon cruise, plus cycling, tree-top zip line, Spanish options.
- People-to-people home stays in the capital city, Managua. Latin American markets, cafés, and new cuisine!
- Conversations and reflections about your experiences, and how they matter to your life and career back home.
MORE INFO careercycles.com/for-individuals/enriching-travel, 416.465.9222 service@careercycles.com
“In one week, it brought me as close to ordinary, daily life as is possible for a group of outsiders.” -Penny Williams
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