416-465-5488The Mitzvah of Performing Tahara: Our Renewed Chevra Kadisha/Gemilut Hasadim Group Would you like to learn how to perform what our sages describe as a “good deed of truth,” chesed shel emet? This is the mitzvah of tahara, the task of ritual cleansing of a deceased and the subsequent dressing for burial according to Rabbinic law….
Our Condolences to the Family & Friends of Orlando LGBTQ Victims
Our Condolences to the Family & Friends of Orlando LGBTQ Victims Our Shir Libeynu community sends condolences to the families and friends of those who died in Orlando. May their memories be a blessing for all. Let us work for a world that is inclusive. May we love and care for each other. As our…
What Makes Us Different & Our Strategy for the Future
Rabbi Goldberg tells us here, and stay tuned for more info about our Strategy 2021.
Eden Nameri: Our Resident Storyteller
Eden Nameri: Our Resident Storyteller The Story of Esther: The Whole Megillah Sunday, April 3, 2016 @ Noon A beautiful maiden with a secret. A foolish, fickle king. When their fairy-tale marriage flounders, the fate of an entire people is threatened. This story of intrigue, deceit, danger and desire is NSFHS (Not Suitable For Hebrew…
Important News: The Community-Engagement Dialogue Continues
Important News: The Community-Engagement Dialogue Continues The January 17, 2016, Summit Is Fast Approaching! On November 29, Congregation Shir Libeynu launched its community dialogue – facilitated by long-time member Danny Nashman, a professional strategic planner. For the past several weeks, many of us have been participating in the dialogue by being interviewed or by conducting…
Our AGM, 2015
The annual general meeting that took place included a welcome from Rabbi Goldberg; greetings from Chazzan Gesundheit, who was still out of the country; the approval of minutes from the prior year’s AGM; ….
Our AGM, 2015
The annual general meeting that took place included a welcome from Rabbi Goldberg; greetings from Chazzan Gesundheit, who was still out of the country; the approval of minutes from the prior year’s AGM; the president’s report and one from the Shabbat coordinator/communications director; the treasurer’s report. Members also affirmed the new candidates to the board: …
Tzedekah at our November 21 Simcha as Max Becomes a Bar Mitzvah
Tzedekah at our November 21 Simcha as Max Becomes a Bar Mitzvah The Rosen/Nelson family is honouring Max’s big day by asking their guests to bring one item each to help women and their children in need set up their new homes as they transition to safe spaces from shelters. They will be donating these…
AGM and Dialogue about Our Future: Nov. 29
Creating our Future: A Dialogue, Nov. 29, 2015 A community-wide discussion/dialogue that took place on November 29 attracted more than 40 people who are interested in the future of our shul. The facilitator (and long-time Shir Libeynu member), Danny Nashman, guided us through a presentation of themes and ideas. We then assembled in pairs of…