Our adult education includes programmes and events that are of interest to Temple Israel members.
The 11th century philosopher Yehuda HaLevi famously shared, “My heart is in the east and I in the uttermost west.” His sentiments appropriately describe our thoughts at this difficult moment in time. We stand with Israel as she faces war. No doubt, we have lots of difficult questions and concerns to navigate. Let’s informally chat over coffee as family.
Please make sure to register with the office.
December 3: “Indian Horse” by Richard Wagamese and The Story of a Life by Aharon Appelfeld will be reviewed together by Professor Gefen Bar-On Santor, well known for literature courses at the Soloway JCC. Gefen will review these two books on the theme of a childhood interrupted. In Wagamese’s book the hero, a young Northern Ojibway boy, survives residential school with the help of hockey. Applefield’s memoir relates how his childhood ended at the age of seven when the Nazis occupied his home town in 1941 but builds a new life as a writer.
For more information, please contact Lily Cox: lilycox@bell.net
October 22: The Dissident by Paul Goldberg will be reviewed by Angus Smith.
A whip-smart, often very funny Cold War thriller, this book explores what it means to survive in the face of impossible choices and monumental consequences. To help solve a murder case, refusnik Viktor Moroz ropes in his community, a hard-drinking sculptor, a Russian priest of Jewish heritage, and a visiting American intent on reliving World War II heroics.
For more information, please contact Lily Cox: lilycox@bell.net
November 12 : Impossible Takes Longer by Daniel Gordis will be reviewed by Rabbi Steven Garten
“75 years after its creation, has Israel fulfilled its founders’ dreams? On Israel’s seventh-fifth anniversary comes a nuanced examination of the country’s past, present, and future, from this two time National Jewish Book Award winning author”
For more information, please contact Lily Cox: lilycox@bell.net
In person only. Register
It is with great pride that we celebrate the important milestone of Israel’s 75th birthday. Though our joy is tempered as we also recognize that these have been difficult months. Israel’s borders have been threatened on all sides and anti-Israel sentiments are rampant. Further, we have witnessed the current government moving away from some core values of democracy and religious pluralism. We’re delighted to welcome Andrea Freeman, President and CEO of Jewish Federation of Ottawa in conversation with Rabbi Daniel Mikelberg for a candid conversation about serving as Jewish leaders and advocates for Israel in these complicated times. Bring your questions for an open conversation.
Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 11:15 am
June 7, 14, 21, and 28
Instructor: Rabbi Steven Garten
$125
Register here.
Join Student Cantor Ilana for our Kabbalat Shabbat wervice. A Coffee House and screening of the Marcia Lederman/Carey Newman Conversation from the Fall will follow the service.
Shavuot is a time to honour the role that Torah plays in our lives. We also hold up the Biblical Ruth as a heroine of our people. Not to be forgotten, this is a harvest festival grounded in the land of “milk and honey,” we typically eat dairy treats. Join Rabbi Daniel Mikelberg and Student Cantor Ilana Mulcahy for 2 back to back IN PERSON study sessions exploring the themes of Shavuot.
Shared Society in Jerusalem how we live together
The Jerusalem Foundation presents a conversation about shared living in Jerusalem sponsored by The Asper Foundation.
From MATI, the Jerusalem Business Development Center, Michal Shaul Vulej, Deputy CEO and Reham Abu Snineh, East Jerusalem Manager, will speak about their experiences and working to help empower and support under-served communities in work force development and business opportunities.
Kitchissippi United Church, 630 Island Park Drive, Ottawa
To register or to find out more email Pamela Naymark
Registration is limited!