Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Jewish Journeys Weekly Newsletter

Dear Friends,

Now that we’ve had a chance to catch our collective breath after Rosh Hashanah, I wish to thank everybody who came, participated, and helped in various ways with set-up, clean-up and other chores.  A special thank you to Paul for his service as Ba’al Tekiyah.  I heard so many positive comments about the effort he put into making the experience of the Shofar, one of the key elements of the festival, memorable to all.
          We regret that several of our ‘regulars’ were unable to attend because of illness and other impediments.  We certainly hope to see all of you soon.       
I heard only positive comments about the Seder on Sunday night and the service on Monday morning.  Particularly positive was the feedback about the venue, the QCWA Hall in Southport.  Know that I have taken the feedback to heart and am working on moving our regular programming to this venue.  Many of you thought that it compares favourably with the Community Centre, and with the Levy home.
Please don’t forget, we’ll have our regular Friday evening gathering to welcome Shabbat, this Friday at 6.30PM at the Levy’s.  A hot dinner will follow the service.  We’re asking for a donation of $15 for non-members who attend.  The Saturday morning program is still in recess for the rest of the month.
Next week, we gather to observe Yom Kippur.  Tuesday night, 22 September at 7.00PM at the QCWA Hall for the Kol Nidrei Service.  Wednesday, 23 September at 2.00PM (until 5.00PM) at the same location for the afternoon/Yizkor/closing services. (Note:  NO Yom Kippur Morning Service will be offered.)  Requested donation for non-members is $15 for each service.
After the conclusion of the services on Wednesday, you are invited to the Levy home for an informal break-the-fast.  Requested donation for all is $18 per person.  If you’re planning to come to this and have not yet told us, we request your RSVP ASAP.

Continued best wishes for a Sweet Year and a Favourable Sealing, and looking forward to seeing you soon!

Rabbi Don

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