Kvell at the Well Lecture Series 2024-25

Jonathan Bergwerk – Audacious Jewish Lives: Jewish Innovators Who Changed the World March 2, 11 am

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Jonathan Bergwerk, author of the Audacious Jewish Lives book series, will deliver an illuminating talk titled “Audacious Jewish Lives: Jewish Innovators Who Changed the World” on March 2, 2025 on Zoom. As a respected historian and speaker, Bergwerk will examine the lives and psychology of influential Jews, from ancient figures like Moses to modern luminaries such as Einstein, Marx, and Freud. His presentation will highlight the significant impacts these individuals had on Jewish life and the wider world. He will talk about the psychological factors that drove their achievements and the enduring legacy of Jewish contributions across various fields.

To view Rabbi Dan Moskovitz’s February 2 talk, “Celebrating Jewish Resilience,” visit this link.

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Welcome to Kolot Mayim – Vancouver Island’s Reform Temple

“KM is a home away from home, a wonderful place filled with warmth and community every single service. Rabbi Lynn is a deeply knowledgeable and welcoming Rabbi with lots to offer her congregation! I feel lucky to be a part of the community 🙂 ” Mimi B.

Kolot Mayim welcomes all Jewish people, their family members, and anyone interested in Jewish culture, practice, spirituality and community. We are an inclusive, warm and welcoming congregation; deeply committed to the Reform Movement’s 1999 platform which states:

“Our doors are open to people of all ages, to varied kinds of families, to all regardless of their sexual orientation, to gerim (those who have converted to Judaism) and to all individuals and families, including the intermarried who strive to create a Jewish home.”

With the values of the Reform Movement as our inspiration, Kolot Mayim has become the spiritual home to families and individuals. There are no barriers for anyone regardless of their level of Jewish knowledge, observance or practice.  Kolot Mayim fully supports the right of Israel to exist as a nation state. We trust that when you join us, you too will feel at home.  Our weekly services, High Holy Days, and special events are held at the Jewish Community Centre of Victoria (JCC), 3636 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, B.C., Canada.

We invite you to connect with us online or in person, and look forward to meeting you! 

For more information call 250-704-2503 or email:km@kolotmayimreformtemple.com

Kolot Mayim Reform Temple is a beneficiary of the United Jewish Appeal campaign of the Jewish Federation of Victoria and Vancouver Island. We encourage our members to support this annual campaign.