We are excited to invite you to a special post-Kiddush program on April 19th called “Growing Wise”. This unique session will explore Jewish perspectives on the process of growing wiser, with a focus on the spiritual and personal growth that comes with life's stages. Rabbi Tina will be moderating a panel discussion with an inspiring group of guests who will share their expertise and insights: Dr. Ivan Silver, Specialist in Healthy Aging Dr. Ari Cuperfain, Geriatric Psychiatry Ruth Abrams, Poet and Artist Register Here

Planet Earth Needs Our Help. On April 26th, our Shabbat service will explore the environmental challenges we face, and how all of us can be part of the solution. The service will include: An environmentally-themed Dvar Torah by our member Janice Keil. A post-kiddush panel discussion on What everyone can do to promote a more sustainable (and personally fulfilling) environment. Panellists will be DN members: Janice Keil, Climate Justice Activist and Farmer; Desre Kramer, Master Gardener; and Alan Levine, Founder and Chair of the Canadian Centre for Food and Ecology (https://theccfe.org/). Q & A to follow. Through this special Shabbat we also honour the legacy of Gloria Boxen z"l, who passed away since the last Earth Day. Gloria led DN's Shomrei Adamah (Environment) Committee, and championed many green initiatives at DN and across the wider community. We hope you will join us. Bring along fellow fans of Planet Earth. DN Ritual Committee

Saturday, April 26 | Following Kiddush in the 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.

Teen Program – Grades 8-12 When: Last Sunday of every month, 12:30-2:00 PM Ready for something different? Our Teen Program is the perfect place to hang out, have fun, and step up as a leader. We’ve got lively discussions, cool activities, and plenty of chances to make your mark – all in a laid-back, welcoming vibe. And yes, we’ve got lunch covered too! Register

Please join us to commemorate Yom HaZikaron 🕯️ Yom HaZikaron CommemorationWednesday, April 30 | 6:00 PMWe will begin the evening with a solemn commemoration service honoring Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror.

Please join us to celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut 🎉 Yom HaAtzmaut CelebrationWednesday, April 30 | 7:00 PMFollowing the service, we will come together for a lively celebration of Israel’s independence—filled with music, dancing, and the warmth of community. Enjoy performances by:🎶 Kishke Klezmer Band💃 Nirkoda Israeli Dancers🎤 Shira B'Tzibbur led by Iris Edelman Light refreshments will be served!

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.

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.