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April 2006
A note from the Purim Carnival Committee
Thank you!! The Purim Carnival was a great success and we could not have done it without the help of our dedicated volunteers. We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for making this years Carnival a fun, safe and exciting event for our children.
(Editor’s addition: And don’t forget to check out more pictures from the event, which you can find here.)
School update—winter 2006
The DJC school is going at full throttle! Rabbi Eliza came and spoke to each of the classes to discuss what it means to be a rabbi and answer the children’s questions. We had an exuberant Purim party in early March complete with music, puppet show, games, great food and bake sale. This month we are conducting a Passover Seder in the classroom with a theme related to Peace and Love. The Bar/Bat Mitzvah program has been operating at a very high standard throughout the year with an excellent curriculum. We are looking forward to our upcoming potluck Shabbats. These events include the whole family. We come together on a Friday night, share a delicious meal followed by a Shabbat service conducted by our children.
So, it’s been a very busy and fun time for all. The students and their teachers have been hard at work in this year’s Jewish Studies Program.
Also, be sure to check out the latest update from Principal Jason Leizer, which you’ll find here. And don’t forget that the school is closed April 13 and 20 for Passover.
Which brings us to…
Eliza’s Passover reading
Eliza Kukla has provided some thoughts about the holiday that will soon be upon us. You can find her material on the Rabbi’s Study page of our web site.
Eliza’s next visit
…will take place this coming weekend. On Friday, April 7 there will be a Shabbat service at 6:30 at Eastminster United Church [map], followed by a potluck oneg Shabbat. Please plan bring a vegetarian dish to feed eight. Then on Saturday, April 8 at 10:30, Eliza will conduct a Torah study session at Riverdale Presbyterian Church, 662 Pape Ave., south of Danforth [map]. Think of it as food for your tummy and for your soul.
Shabbat at home
The next in-home Shabbat service will take place on Friday, April 21. Come and enjoy an informal gathering, peace and warmth. After a participatory service, we will mingle and munch. Finger food contributions are appreciated.
| Where? | Home of Susan Bellan (please e-mail info@djctoronto.com for info) |
| When? | Friday evening, April 21 at 7:00 |
| How? | Rsvp to 416.691.5327 (if you forget to Rsvp, come anyway!) |
My Life, My Way
Starting on April 1, 2006, celebrity singer/songwriter Jann Arden and DJC member Ellie Rubin, together with Chatelaine Magazine, will be conducting a cross country tour called My Life, My Way—a concept that has been designed to help women live their lives in their own way.
My Life, My Way will consist of a cross-country motivational speaking tour and an online interactive program that women can complete at their own pace. Ellie will be providing the expertise as a Life Strategist and Jann Arden will be sharing her experiences and stories as a well-known celebrity and Canadian woman who has found a way to live her life her way. There’s a stop at Metro Convention Centre on April 1, 2006 at 11:00 a.m., and other dates across Canada through June. For additional details, check out the Chatelaine web site.
Retreat yourself
Don’t forget about the DJC Retreat from April 28 - 30. For only $325 person (reduced fees are available) you’ll have the opportunity to renew yourself in a variety of ways, whether it's immersing yourself in Jewish study with Eliza, savouring a massage or taking a soul-soothing walk amidst the splendour of the Ecology Retreat Centre near Hockley Valley. Registration is now open to those beyond our community, so consider bringing a friend along. For more information, look here.
| A personal invitation to all members of the Danforth Jewish Circle |
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| Join our community at an evening with Rabbi Elyse Goldstein – Wednesday, April 26, 2006, 7:30 – 9:00 pm, at the Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School, 2nd floor, Miles Nadal JCC 750 Spadina Ave. (at Bloor) [map]. |
AFTER THE ECSTASY…THE DIAPERS
Rabbi Elyse Goldstein shares her Top Ten Tips for turning your Jewish home into a spiritual home. From talking about God, death and the big question, to keeping your kids awake at the Shabbat table, join us for an enjoyable evening of practical take-home advice and great Jewish learning.
Rsvp to Jessica at 416.928.3537 ext.136
Light refreshments will be served.
Deadline for the next issue: April 28, 2006.
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