Message from our Executive Director Billy Booth, Executive Director Weddings, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, Baby Namings, Auf Rufs, Call-ups, Shabbat and Daily services and more. It’s been a joy to welcome so many families celebrating milestone events. Thankfully, the worst of the pandemic seems to be behind us and events are happening all the time. We continue to automate our systems which have been very successful thanks to so many of you accessing your ShulCloud accounts online. Not only can you make donations, you also have access to all lifecycle events including Yahrzeits to honour loved ones. Wendy Tessler keeps things running smoothly coordinating the Rabbi’s schedule as well as juggling many tasks in the office including being the primary coordinator and editor of the Koleinu. Her skilled eye catches things that others miss. Sara Watson, Bookkeeper, is responsible for daily finances and also wears multiple hats to guarantee that food is ordered and staff arranged for each event. No one leaves Shaare Zedek hungry. Throughout, Roberto Ortiz, Superintendent, keeps a cool head during small or large events to ensure the building is maintained and all systems are functioning. We are fortunate to have a strong Board of Directors along with many volunteers to plan and coordinate events. Special thanks to Lili Yesovitch for her regular help in the office which is always done with a smile. The Koleinu that you are holding is the result of tremendous work from Cara Merson and Jasmine Ovadia for their fantastic conception and design. Thanks to everyone for a labour of love.
Torah Class Elizabeth Bright Our Torah class is progressing through the Book of Vayikra. We are almost done, which means we have completed three of the five books of Moses. Our class has also grown. New students have joined since the last Koleinu was published. When you think you have read the same stories over and over again, and that things are no longer relevant, I challenge you then to join our discussions and see how much we learn. The Torah is timeless and relevant to any time period and in most situations. How lucky we are! I look forward to the continuation of this 20-year-old tradition of sharing the love of Torah at Shaare Zedek. I am particularly grateful to the students who continue to come and support Torah learning. If you are not able to join our class, look out for the Parsha of the Week that is printed in the weekly Shabbat flyer. This overview of the Torah portion is a brief synopsis with the Elizabeth Bright twist on the Parsha.
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For more information on how Shaare Zedek can be part of your legacy giving, contact Billy Booth at execdirector@shaarezedek.ca
