Shabbat Service, Family & Birthday Shabbat
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Parashat Mishpatim, Shabbat Shekalim, Exodus 23:26-24:11;30:11-16
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Torah Reader: Jodi Lackman
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Haftarah Reader: Leonard Nirenberg
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Parnassim: Naomi Lapin & Jodi Lackman
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Exec-on-Deck: Ben Urovitch
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Click here to register for Shabbat services. The deadline to register for services is Thursday at 10:00 AM. A community kiddush will follow services. Torah study class takes place at 9:00 AM.
This Shabbat, we are celebrating February birthdays. Join in a special group aliyah and enjoy birthday cake at kiddush as we honor everyone born this month. Sign up and be part of the celebration!
As part of our enhanced security measures, registration is required for Shabbat services and all programs. Names will be checked at the door, and we cannot guarantee entry if you are not on the list.
For those unable to attend in person, services are streamed via Zoom. Click here for the Zoom link for the Shabbat service and torah study class.
You can now listen to Rabbi Boris's Divrei Torah from Shabbat. Click here to visit the Dvar Torah page on our website to hear the recordings.
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Grandparents, parents, and kids aged 0-10 are invited to join us this Shabbat, February 14, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, for a morning of stories, music, and a special art activity. Let’s celebrate Shabbat and learn about reusing materials to help the world together! We’ll end the morning with a kids' kiddush. Click here to register.
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JDAIM @ Dorshei Emet - The Big Blue Hug
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This JDAIM program is more than an evening program—it is a statement of support. Programs like this are strengthened by community engagement. The Big Blue Hug is an opportunity to stand with neurodiverse individuals and families and to affirm our shared commitment to understanding, inclusion, and connection.
Join us on Thursday, February 12, 7:00 PM as artist and educator Jason Goldsmith shares the powerful story of his son, Ellis, and how drawing became their breakthrough language—revealing how visual communication can deepen connection, reduce frustration, and build understanding when words fall short.
The evening includes a hands-on glass-painting workshop inspired by this approach. Your presence truly makes a difference. Click here to register. In-Person.
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2025 Donation Tax Receipts
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Thank you again for your generous support of Dorshei Emet. 2025 donation tax receipts were emailed on January 29 from Linda@dorshei-emet.org. If you haven’t seen yours, please be sure to check your junk or spam folder. If you still need help, our office is happy to assist at 514-486-9400..
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Advance registration is required for all programs, whether in-person or on Zoom. Use the links below to access the registration form. A confirmation email is sent instantly after you register. If you don’t receive the confirmation email, check your junk folder; if it’s not there, you are not registered. For online programs, the email will include the Zoom link.
If the link doesn’t work, you can join manually by entering the Meeting ID and Passcode on the Zoom website or app (where it says join the meeting) or use this link: https://zoom.us/join.
If you have questions about programming, please contact Oria Lissak, our Program Director, at programdirector@dorshei-emet.org.
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Wednesdays, February 18, 9:00 PM. New Moonlight Musar Group is a gentle, short Zoom gathering for busy parents, young professionals, and anyone who finds space to reflect after dark. Rooted in the Jewish spiritual practice of Musar, we’ll explore brief, accessible texts focused on cultivating inner qualities like patience, gratitude, and courage, and share honest conversation about life, relationships, and the world around us. No prior knowledge, homework, or pressure—just a warm, supportive space to come as you are, inspired by our long-running daytime Musar community and designed for those who can’t meet during the day. Click here to register. Zoom.
Friday, February 20, 6:30 PM. Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat: Dance Away the Winter Blues - a joyful evening that begins with a Kabbalat Shabbat service, followed by a potluck dinner and live music featuring The Daylite Vampires. Sing, dance, and celebrate with family and friends. Kids’ activities will be available to keep the little ones entertained. Gili, our Shinshinit, a talented guitarist who plays in four bands in Israel, will be joining the band for a few songs. We hope you’ll come out to show your support and cheer her on! Click here to register. In-Person.
Monday, February 23, 1:30 PM. Modern Elders is a welcoming space for seniors to connect, share experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations. Facilitated by Donna Kuzmarov and Terrye Perlman, the group is open only to Dorshei members. Click here to register. In-Person.
Saturday, February 28, 4:00 - 7:00 PM. Exploring Jewish Meditation: A Shabbat Afternoon Journey with Rabbi Boris. Step into a sacred pause on Shabbat as we explore Jewish meditation and spiritual practice. From afternoon through Havdalah, we’ll engage in sacred chant and song, prayer as meditation, silence, intentional eating, and other mindful experiences. We’ll also share a potluck meal to nourish body and spirit together. To honor the full experience of the program, participants are asked to attend the entire program. More details will be sent to those who register. Click here to register. In-Person.
Thursday, March 5, 7:30 PM. Art & Auction Insights with Katherine Meredith. Dorshei Emet member Katherine Meredith, a Personal Property Appraiser and Art Specialist at Cowley Abbott, will share trends and updates on the Canadian auction market. Click here to register. Zoom.
Wednesday, March 18, 1:00 PM. Bookclub. We will review " As the Andes Disappear" by Caroline Dawson. Click here to register. In-Person.
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Indigenous Learning Chevruta
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Please join the Indigenous Learning Chevruta on Monday, March 9, 7:00 PM for our second Indigenous Lives of 2025-26 with Lisa Watt, the director of Qavvivik Inuit Family and Community Health Centre in Montreal. With a long history in Inuit health services in Kuujjuaq (Nunavik), and in Montreal, she is “grounded in the values of care, resilience, and community”. She is dedicated to advocating for Inuit living in the South, particularly in health and social service institutions. For her full bio, click here. To register, click here. Zoom.
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Viva Las Vegas Purim is coming your way on Monday, March 2! Put on your costumes, spin the groggers, and celebrate Purim with a fun, festive evening for all ages. We will kick things off with a lively Megillah reading, followed by a kids’ carnival, festive Purim treats, and a special appearance by an Elvis impersonator, creating a great party vibe throughout the night. Whether you are trying your luck at the carnival games or simply enjoying the festivities, come celebrate together as a community. Click here to register. Dorshei Emet members have priority registration until February 16.
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Grandparents, parents, and kids aged 0-10 are invited to join us on Saturday, February 28, for an extra special Family Shabbat Program. From 10:30 AM to noon, you and your family will enjoy stories, music, and a special activity to celebrate the holiday of Purim. Dress up in your costumes and get ready for an awesome Shabbat and Purim morning! Register here.
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OuiCanSki, organized by Sandy Wolofsky, is reaching out looking for volunteers for an upcoming winter ski day on Sunday, March 15, for alpine skiing at Ski Montcalm. They are seeking warm, patient volunteers who love to smile, welcome participants as they arrive, help with boots and equipment, offer encouragement, and ski alongside participants to help them feel safe and confident. To volunteer, email programdirector@dorshei-emet.org.
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Bless those in need of healing, Refuah Shlema.
Renewal of the body, renewal of the spirit.
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Judith Nemes Black, Paul Horowitz, Susie Mayers,
Maria Antonella Lentini, Marylin Wolfe, Bluma Stolow,
Brigitte Albert, Rivka bat Shaindel,
Jonathan Levine, Paul Vinet, David Pinto,
Liora Adler, Yonit bat Charna Esther v' Moshe Gavriel,
Lise Winer, Sandra Lambursky, Jean Goldberg,
Liba Leah bat Ester Toba, Chava Shoshana bat Basha Eunice.
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February 14-20, 2026 / 27 Shevat - 3 Adar 5786
Moses Gabriel Shainbaum, father of Toby Shainbaum-Pollak
Milton Novak, father of Ila Novak
Alexander Caplan, father of Esti Jedeikin
Maria Di Cori Bellenghi, cousin of Patrizia Di Cori
Reuben Burnstein, father of Janice Rosman
Saul Klarer, father of Howard Klarer
Sadie Lieblein, mother of Leanore Lieblein
Alma Verbits, mother of Janet Dwoskin
Florence Kalin, mother of Marlene Kalin
*Erika Tauber Barber, mother of Anna Barber
Aurora Halpert, grandmother of Andrei Liveanu
Barnett Aaron, father of Miriam Roland
Alvin Sloofman, adopted father of Leslie Dolin
*Adolfo Prospero Di Cori, uncle of Patrizia Di Cori
Albert Fleitman, husband of Aviva Ravel
*Moe Yoffe, father of Linda Yoffe
Tooker Gomberg, brother of Avi Gomberg
Irving Leibner, father of Robert Leibner
*Abby Kleinberg-Bassel, wife of Mark Bassel
*Herschel Leonard Takefman, father of Marilyn Takefman
*Rachel Valinsky Aaron
*Philip Borodensky
*Nathan Mandel
*Ezra Yelin
*Eta Zwanetz
Add your late loved one's name to our memorial board for a lasting tribute:
Call the synagogue office for more details, (514) 486-9400.
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Federation CJA’s Rock Your Socks Fundraiser is back in honor of World Down Syndrome Day on March 21. Taking place throughout February — Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month (JDAIM) — the campaign invites everyone to celebrate inclusion by wearing fun, colorful socks. Proceeds support future inclusive programming in our community. Click here to make a purchase.
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The synagogue's phone number is 514-486-9400.
Our phone extensions and emails are as follows:
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101 - Coordinator of Office Services, Davina Shapiro, admin@dorshei-emet.org
102 - Children & Youth Coordinator, Tova Stolovitsky, youth@dorshei-emet.org
103 - Executive Director, Cynthia Weinstein, executivedirector@dorshei-emet.org
104 - Rabbi, Rabbi Boris Dolin, rabbiboris@dorshei-emet.org
107 - Bookkeeper, Linda Axler, linda@dorshei-emet.org
114 - Progam Director, Oria Lissak, programdirector@dorshei-emet.org
115 - In House Caterer, Patrizia Di Cori
118 - Pastoral Emergencies
119 - President, Audrey Berner, president@dorshei-emet.org
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Click here for information to access your ShulCloud account, to see the membership directory, make donations, see your yahrzeit information and much more.
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All are welcome to participate in our synagogue's programs and events,
with the expectation that everyone will act with decorum and respect.
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Community Care and Good News Forms. Only logged-in members will be able to access them. When you submit a request, the Rabbi and program director will receive a notification, and they will respond promptly.
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Deadline for submission to the "Weekly" is the Thursday before.
Let us know about your good news so it can be included in the Mazel Tov section,
or if you or another member need healing prayers to be included in the
Refuah Shlema section, please email programdirector@dorshei-emet.org
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STAY CONNECTED AND UP-TO-DATE!
VISIT and JOIN our Congregation Dorshei Emet Facebook page
and our Dorshei Emet Friends and Family Facebook group,
and don't forget to check out our website for our program flyers with all of the details and to see the calendar of upcoming events!
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