“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.

Toronto’s All-Night Jewish Learning Festival @ MNJCC Sunday, June 1 2025 | Sunset to Sunrise | Doors Open at 7:00 PM (Tikkun Niggun Saloon ft. Rabbi Ryan Leszner and Eden Nameri @ 7:30 PM) Come as you are. Stay for the night. Learn something new. Click here for more information and to register

Join us for Shavuot services as we celebrate the giving of the Torah. The service will include Yizkor, the memorial prayer to remember loved ones.