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March 2019
Lecture: The Haskalah – Jewish Enlightenment and the Early Reform Movement
The Emancipation of Jews in Western Europe was informed by and reinforced by the Enlightenment Movement. Jews developed their own version of the Enlightenment – the Haskalah. Not only were there new opportunities in the social and political realms, but also within the religious worlds, as the Reform Movement emerges in Germany. This is a fascinating period of history – in fact, a period of history that Lynn will argue, has not ended.
Find out more »From Camp Miriam to Dror Israel – A Journey of Aliyah
Though she grew up in Calgary, Hannah Faber attended Camp Miriam, a Habonim Dror summer camp on Gabriola Island, each summer since the age of ten. She was first exposed to Dror Israel during a gap year leadership program, while working as a youth leader for 4th graders in Tel Aviv. Over the next 4 years while studying at UVic, Hannah remained an active member of Habonim Dror North America, led a youth group in Victoria, and took on various…
Find out more »Purim Carnival
Presented by The PJ Library / PJ Our Way, Jewish Federation of Victoria & Vancouver Island, and Congregation Emanu-El Carnival games, magician, costume parade, hamantashen, snacks and drinks A Free Family Event ~ All are Welcome! COME IN COSTUME and win a prize! For more info or to volunteer, please email PJ@jewishvancouverisland.ca
Find out more »Purim Party
Come celebrate Purim with Kolot Mayim and the Aleph Bet Montessori Jewish School! Children, Parents and Grandparents are welcome to come in costume and enjoy hamentashen, food, prizes and a Megilla reading with Lynn Greenhough. When and Where Saturday, March 23rd from 10 am to noon Jewish Community Centre of Victoria Suggested donation is $10 per adult Register by email at km@kolotmayimreformtemple.com by Wednesday, March 20th- space is limited!
Find out more »Introduction to Judaism: Jewish Calendar: Holidays and Festivals
Yamim Noraim, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur – teshuvah, food and fasting, Shofar, atonement, observance. Cost $10 (members) $15 (non-members)
Find out more »April 2019
Shabbat Services
Come join us for Shabbat services, 10 am - noon, at 3636 Shelbourne.
Find out more »Lecture: Exploring the Mixed Media Landscapes of a Jewish Artist
Exploring the Mixed Media Landscapes of a Jewish Artist: A presentation by Janis Diner-Brinley
Find out more »Introduction to Judaism: Making a Jewish Home: Making a home Jewish
(In front room – Sharon Kobrinsky using deli) Making a Jewish Home: Making a home Jewish: emphasis of family, education, ethical life, tzedakah, mezuzah, Kashrut, dignity. Cost $10 (members) $15 (non-members)
Find out more »Passover Seder
Kolot Mayim's Passover Seder. Door's open at 5:30. Seder starts at 6 pm. A limited number of student tickets are available at no charge. Students must register at km@kolotmayimreformtemple.com by April 5 th to get their free ticket.
Find out more »Introduction to Judaism: Marriage
Jewish home: mezuzah, candles, the stuff, Children, Mikvah, Conversion. Cost $10 (members) $15 (non-members)
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