Israeli - Palestinian Conflict Workshop Series with Dr. Oded Oron Join us for this unique opportunity to deepen your understanding and contribute to meaningful discussions on one of the most pivotal conflicts of our time. We are pleased to invite you to a transformative 3-part workshop series that explores the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Designed for active participation and meaningful dialogue, this series goes beyond traditional lectures, offering an engaging, hands-on learning experience. Led by Dr. Oded Oron, Assistant Professor of Political Science, whose expertise spans Forced Migration, Social Movements, and Canadian Immigration Law, this series provides historical context, critical analysis, and collaborative exploration. Session Topics: 🔹 Session 1 – June 8:1948: The Birth of Israel and the Palestinian Refugee ProblemExplore the foundational events and their lasting impact. 🔹 Session 2 – June 22:Borders: Security Considerations or Messianic Vision?Examine the complexities of territorial disputes and settlement policies. 🔹 Session 3 – July 6:Common Approaches to Solving the ConflictDiscuss strategies and frameworks that have shaped the peace process. Participation Commitment: To gain the full benefit of this series, we strongly encourage participants to commit to all three sessions. Each workshop builds upon the previous one, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted issues at hand. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Synaplex Shabbat 📅 Saturday, June 28 | 🕙 10 AM |📍Multiple locations at Darchei Noam We will begin together at 10:00 AM with introductory prayers, setting the stage for a meaningful and transformative morning. Then, as we arrive at the Torah service, you get to choose from three meaningful opportunities to experience Torah—each offering a unique lens into Jewish tradition, spirituality, and learning. Option 1: Traditional Torah Service Engage in a full, exploratory Torah reading led by Rob Silver. Option 2: Reflective & Meditative Musical Experience David Lefkowich & Lenka Lichtenberg will lead an immersive exploration of the Book of Psalms, where ancient words meet modern melodies. Option 3: Roots and Routes: Jewish Migration, Adaptation, and Resilience in Latin America and Canada with Dr. Analucía Lopezrevoredo Join Dr. Lopezrevoredo for a dynamic exploration of Jewish journeys through Latin America and into Canada. Together, we'll trace the migration routes that brought Jews to countries like Argentina, Peru, and Mexico, and examine the cultural adaptations that followed. What did Jewish communities give up or adopt in order to survive and thrive? How did relationships with local clergy and Indigenous communities shape religious and cultural life — particularly in remote places like Iquitos? We’ll reflect on the legacy of Latin American Jewish figures, and discuss the complexities faced by Jews emigrating from Latin America today. This program invites us to honour the resilience of diasporic Jewish life while asking what it means to belong, adapt, and remain rooted across generations and borders. After the Torah service, we will reunite as a community for closing prayers, and Kiddush. We look forward to sharing this uplifting and enriching morning with you. Please register here for Synaplex Shabbat.

Saturday, June 28 | Following Kiddush - Social Hall Please join us toward the end of kiddush in the Social Hall for an hour of Israeli dancing. All are welcome to join us in this fun, community-building activity. Join us to enjoy Israeli music and movement.

Pins and Needles is reaching out to let you know that we are always very happy to welcome new members to our group. This month we will meet on Wednesday July 2nd in the shul library from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., and on Zoom on the third Tuesday of the month. We knit, crochet, and socialize. We would love to have other crafters join us to show what they’re working on and to share tips and stories. We also want to let you know that we are currently in need of yarn donations. Especially helpful are donations of blanket-weight yarn and multiple balls of the same weight or colour. If you’re doing some spring cleaning and have yarn you’re no longer using, we’d be grateful if you’d consider donating it to us. Please contact nancy@kosiner.com if you have any questions.

📅 Saturday, July 5 | 🕙 7 PM - 9 PM |📍In the Library Kolot Noam, Darchei Noam's take on Shira b'Tsibur (singing in community) is back! The non-member fee is $5, members participate for free. Registration is mandatory, please register here. Please bring a small dessert to share at the end of the evening. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Israeli - Palestinian Conflict Workshop Series with Dr. Oded Oron Join us for this unique opportunity to deepen your understanding and contribute to meaningful discussions on one of the most pivotal conflicts of our time. We are pleased to invite you to a transformative 3-part workshop series that explores the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Designed for active participation and meaningful dialogue, this series goes beyond traditional lectures, offering an engaging, hands-on learning experience. Led by Dr. Oded Oron, Assistant Professor of Political Science, whose expertise spans Forced Migration, Social Movements, and Canadian Immigration Law, this series provides historical context, critical analysis, and collaborative exploration. Session Topics: 🔹 Session 1 – June 8:1948: The Birth of Israel and the Palestinian Refugee ProblemExplore the foundational events and their lasting impact. 🔹 Session 2 – June 22:Borders: Security Considerations or Messianic Vision?Examine the complexities of territorial disputes and settlement policies. 🔹 Session 3 – July 6:Common Approaches to Solving the ConflictDiscuss strategies and frameworks that have shaped the peace process. Participation Commitment: To gain the full benefit of this series, we strongly encourage participants to commit to all three sessions. Each workshop builds upon the previous one, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted issues at hand. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Join us for Tisha B’Av services, where we will acknowledge a day of mourning and reflection as we remember the destruction of the Temples and other tragedies in Jewish history and today. Through prayer, poetry, and community, we hold space for grief while imagining the possibility of renewal. All are welcome to join us for this meaningful service.