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September 2020
December 2020
Arabic Hebrew with Jonathan Orr-Stav: An Introduction to how modern Israelis really speak
Please follow this link to register:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwoduitrDwqGdU2oxn6uWZtKLo4vzZJPwNA (Registrations accepted until 7 am the day of the lecture.) Modern Hebrew is based on biblical Hebrew - but with extra storeys: some are imports from other languages and form part of the official modern language, but some are imports from Palestinian Arabic, and used colloquially. This unofficial Arabic Hebrew is very extensive, and such an integral part of everyday speech that most Israelis are usually unaware of its existence. Anyone seeking to gain…
Find out more »January 2021
Mussar & Tikkun Olam: Is There a Commandment to Build Bridges, with Dr. Rachael Turkienicz, Founder & Director of Rachael’s Centre for Tora
Kolot Mayim is pleased to welcome Dr. Rachael Turkienicz, founder and director of Toronto-based Rachael’s Centre for Torah, Mussar & Ethics, to speak at its lecture series on January 3, 2021 at 11 AM on Zoom. A thought leader in the practice of Mussar, Dr. Turkienicz will present Mussar & Tikkun Olam: Is There a Commandment to Build Bridges, exploring how this ancient spiritual practice can empower us, inform our global partnerships, and heal our world. Dr. Turkienicz has championed…
Find out more »Jews in Turkey – talk with Ralph Levy
Ralph left Turkey as a young child, but he has kindly offered to lead us in a look at the historical presence of Jews in Turkey. Zoom invitation sent separately. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85153718179?pwd=RDdnczdzSXMzN05ISHp4QmMyZmc3UT09 Meeting ID: 851 5371 8179 Passcode: 158647
Find out more »Rare Books Workshop
Montreal Jewish Library announcement for talk January 17. Rare Book Workshop for Kolot Mayim members. Please RSVP to kolotmayim@gmail.com
Find out more »February 2021
Jewish Music as an Intercultural Bridge with Moshe Denburg
Please follow this link to register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvcOmoqjIsGdRL35PsGg-2tgsejlvurxbK For millennia, Jewish people lived as global wanderers among alien cultures. To preserve their unique identity, foreign elements have continuously been integrated into their music, creating a new intercultural synthesis that transcends the limits of geography. On Sunday February 7th, The Kolot Mayim Lecture series presents Moshe Denburg, composer, performer and author of Jewish Music: An Overview. We welcome you to join Moshe on our Zoom platform as he explores the global tributaries…
Find out more »March 2021
Lecture: Rabbi Allan’s Cafe, Who was the Greatest Matriarch?
Instead of Havdalah this coming Saturday evening, Temple Shalom in Winnipeg is inviting us to join a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Rabbi Allan's Cafe, Who was the Greatest Matriarch? Rabbi Lynn will be defending the merits of Leah! This Café promises to be a most entertaining and edifying evening!!
Find out more »Pesach Seder First Night on Zoom
We will be holding our Pesach Seder First Night, March 27th, Saturday night, beginning at 6 pm. Rabbi Lynn will be leading a "Preparing for Pesach" workshop early March. Date to follow.
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