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Showtunes for Shabbat Shira 65
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To celebrate Dorshei Emet’s 65th anniversary, we have an incredibly special Shabbat Shira concert planned for you this year! Mark January 31 2026 in your calendars - you will not want to miss it!!
For this milestone occasion, we are selling ad spaces in our Shabbat Shira program booklet, and all proceeds go directly toward Dorshei Emet programs. Ads are tax-deductible, affordable, and a fantastic way to show your community spirit while promoting your business or message. For details, and to reserve ad space, contact us here.
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Dvar Torah: Parashat Toldot
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Dvar Torah, Parashat Toldot, Shabbat, November 22, presented by Audrey Berner.
For the last several weeks, Mark and I have been watching a TV show titled “Leverage”. It’s a quirky show about a group of people who work outside the law in efforts to stand up for the “little” people, people who have no leverage. During each episode, the group perform sometimes quite elaborate cons using disguises, role playing, tricks, misdirection and some serious computer hacking skills in order to bring down those who think themselves above the law.
I was reminded of the show as I read Parashat Toldot. Besides the important task of digging wells, Toldot is all about disguises, role playing, tricks and misdirection, though here, the cons are for personal gain. I should point out that many rabbinic interpreters would disagree.
But, allow me to argue my point. Click here to continue.
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Important ShulCloud Information
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WHEN REGISTERING FOR A PROGRAM USING AN ONLINE FORM: Upon form submission, you will need to receive a verification code to your email. Due to recent delivery issues, the code may be delayed, so please check your junk folder. Also, adding no-reply@shulcloud.com as a safe sender may help speed up delivery.
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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. 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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Friday, November 28, 6:30 PM. Kabbalat Shabbat Around The World - The Balkans. Join us for a Kabbalat Shabbat service with Rabbi Boris. This will be followed by a potluck dinner and entertainment with the Ensemble Zornitsa Montreal Bulgarian Dance Troupe. We hope you will join us for this fun event. Click here to register. In-Person.
Sunday, November 30, 2:00 PM. Speaker Series. Arab Society in Israel. Alaa Abu Ghalioun will present the work of LANA, a nonprofit improving education, welfare, and social services for Bedouin Arabs. Alaa will also reflect on her own journey from social worker to director at LANA. Click here to register. ZOOM.
Thursday, December 11, 7:00 PM. Cinemates Replay. Join us for the viewing of the film, "Perfect Strangers". The Israeli version of the film follows seven childhood friends who meet for dinner on the night of a lunar eclipse. To keep things lively, they start a game where every call, text, or message that comes in has to be shared with the group. What begins as harmless fun quickly spirals into drama, as secrets surface and they realize none of them is who they pretend to be. Click here to register. In-Person.
Monday, December 15, 7:00 PM. Chag Habanot with Carmela Aigen. Join us as we continue the tradition of honoring Jewish women during Chanukah. Through the text of Eshet Chayil we’ll explore the values and authenticity of women’s contributions to family life and community. Eshet Chayil means “a woman of valor” and is a passage from the Book of Proverbs (31:10–31). We will also light the Chanukah candles together and enjoy latkes and donuts.Click here to register. In-Person.
Wednesday, December 17, 11:45 AM. Bookclub. This month we will meet to review Nosy Parker, a novel by Canadian author Lesley Crewe. We’ll be starting at an earlier time so we can enjoy a potluck lunch together before diving into our discussion. Click here to register. In-Person.
Friday, December 19, 6:30 PM. Chanukah Party. Join us for a joyful Chanukah celebration! Enjoy a festive potluck dinner, sing along to Chanukah songs, and savour holiday favorites like crispy latkes and sweet donuts. There will be activities for kids, making it a celebration for the whole family. Don your brightest, most colorful holiday sweaters and help us light up the evening. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Click here to register.
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Indigenous Learning Chevruta - Museum Visit
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Thursday, December 4, 11:00-12:30 PM. The Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal is currently presenting the exhibit "History is Painted by the Victors", by Kent Monkman, the well-known Canadian artist and member of the ocêkwi sîpiy (Fish River Cree Nation). "...Monkman explores themes of colonization, sexuality, loss and resilience – the complexities of historical and contemporary Indigenous experiences – across painting, film/video, performance, and installation."
Join us for a guided tour, cost $30 per person. This guided tour is open to all; registration is limited. Please register here before December 1. For more information, please contact de.indigenous@gmail.com. Click here to watch a video on the artist.
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Sunday, December 7 (time TBD) our teens are invited to an exciting afternoon at an Escape Room! They’ll team up with other Dorshei Emet teens to solve puzzles, uncover clues, and race against the clock. It’s a fun and unforgettable way to build teamwork and keep those Dorshei Emet friendships strong. Cost is $30. Click here to register. For full details contact Tova @ youth@dorshei-emet.org.
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