Temple & community Events

Temple Sholom is undertaking a wonderful mitzvah project. Every Sunday we will be serving dinner to Downtown Eastside residents at the First United Church. We need  6 to 10 volunteers for each Sunday evening. Temple congregants aged 15 and older are invited to volunteer and participate in the mitzvah of feeding the hungry. This is a great activity for singles, couples, parent and teens and groups of friends.  
First United Church provides a free sit-down dinner to over 150 people every night. We will be setting the tables, welcoming diners, serving the meal and clearing plates. Temple Sholom leaders and rabbis will lead our volunteers each session.

We are thrilled to announce that Rabbi Gilad Kariv from Israel will be visiting our congregation. Rabbi Kariv is the Executive Director of the "Israeli Movement for Progressive Judaism", the organization that represents Reform Judaism in Israel.
*Friday:
Evening Service at 8:15pm
Rabbi Kariv will address the topic:
"A Jewish Renaissance in the Jewish State - The important role of Reform Judaism in shaping the future of the State of Israel"
*Saturday:
Morning Service at 10:00am
Rabbi Kariv will address the topic:
"Israel and North American Jewry - the many ways we can empower and learn from one another".
Following Saturday morning Services, the "Sisterhood of Temple Sholom - Women of Reform Judaism" and Our Temple Family, will be sponsoring a lunch and then a "Live, Learn & Celebrate Shabbat" featuring Rabbi Kariv who will address the topic:
"Women of the Wall - Religious Pluralism in Israel"
Rabbi Kariv's visit is sponsored by "ARZA Canada - The
Association of Reform Zionists".

A relaxing musical interlude followed by a light afternoon tea. Featuring the pianist Devon Joiner.
Ticket Price: $10 (includes concert & refreshments).

Experience ancient traditions from a woman's perspective and celebrate together the spirituality and legacy of Passover.  Potluck parve meal (no meat); bring your favourite Passover recipe. Cover charge $8.00 per person. Reservations required by March 15.

What does Judaism have to say about our health? How can the Torah serve as a guide when we aspire for completeness in our lives? Does God hear our pain? Rabbi Mikelberg will address these questions and more as we look at Bibilical stories as a resource for contemporary issues pertaining to health and healing. These classes will be in partnership with the Healing Center. Students are encouraged to attend all 3 sessions, but this is not a requirement. Please register with the Temple office. 

Shabbat around the world is a special opportunity to spend Friday nights at Temple Sholom at a program geared towards families with preschool and school-aged children.
Join us as we travel around the world, for a catered dinner, musical family service and art activities. This evening we'll travel to England. Please contact the office to reserve
your tickets, by Monday, April 19th.

Save the Date!
CFHU Gala Celebration in honour of Dr. Phil Switzer.