Too often, we protect both health and social justice using tools suggested by this week’s parsha, Tazria/Mezorah: we look, we diagnose, and we act.  This direct approach to change may serve us to a point, but we live in times of worsening equality, less fairness, and eroding social justice.  Lessons from the front lines of health care and social activism point to another way forward.  We can radically reorient our approach to social change by giving up control and giving up power.  We focus on learning through a deep engagement with stories, and we act to promote community leadership and community empowerment.  This approach to change is transforming health care and offers new hope for progress toward social justice.

Tot Shabbat First Saturday of Every Month | 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tot Shabbat Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration!  On Saturday, May 3rd, we’re turning Tot Shabbat into an immersive Yom Ha'atzmaut adventure. Join us as we learn together, sing, and enjoy a delicious Kiddush lunch! This is the perfect way for kids and parents to experience Israeli culture through play and creativity. 🕒 10:45 AM: Yom Ha'atzmaut Immersive Play Experience 🎵 11:30 AM: Tot Shabbat with fun activities and songs 🍽 12:00 PM: Blessings and Kiddush lunch for all Come for the play, stay for the fun, and celebrate with us! An Exciting Update: Please join us in partnership with First Foundations Jewish Community Preschool as we welcome them to Darchei Noam this spring to celebrate Purim (March 1st), Passover (April 5th) and Yom Ha’atzmaut (May 3rd) First Foundations has developed and implemented a cutting-edge model for Jewish preschools of the future. Their successful model is based on modern play-based immersive learning environments, and family engagement programs that foster Jewish practice at home. First Foundations invests in building Jewish family practices and Jewish community by engaging parents and grandparents in their child’s school experience to encourage family practice and building community by connecting parents with one another. Register

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. You must register! Please bring a small dessert to share at the end of the evening. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

“Grief keeps the heart flexible, fluid, and open to others.” ― Francis Weller In his book The Wild Edge of Sorrow, psychotherapist Francis Weller explores how to move through the waters of grief and loss in a culture so fundamentally detached from the needs of the soul.    

Pins and Needles is reaching out to let you know that we are always very happy to welcome new members to our group. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month in the shul library from 1:30 to 3:00 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.

Aliyah Rotman was an incredible kid. She smiled brightly, laughed generously and loved sparkly unicorn clothes. Above all, Aliyah was unfailingly kind and giving. On the day Aliyah arrived at the Sick Kids ER, she required 7 units of blood as the amazing team tried to save her life. Reflecting on that, we are so grateful for the generosity of those who gave blood in the weeks and months leading up to March 7th 2022. Their donations gave us more time with Aliyah. Their donations allowed Aliyah to be an organ donor, to free 2 from dialysis and give a little boy a new heart. In Aliyah’s name and honour we hope to have our community join Aliyah’s A-Team. As Aliyah would say, to give many others the opportunity to live their one life and live it good. To Register Sign in or create an account by visiting blood.ca/en or use the GiveBlood app. Select ‘Partners’ from the menu, then ‘Join an existing team’ Search for: Aliyah’s A Team

Pins and Needles is reaching out to let you know that we are always very happy to welcome new members to our group. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month in the shul library from 1:30 to 3:00 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.