Announcements: Sukkot / Shabbat September 21, 2013

Erev Sukkot September 18, 2013 / 14 Tishrei, 5774 Family Sukkah Event: 4:30pm Candle Lighting: 6:43pm Sukkot - First Day September 19, 2013 / 15 Tishrei, 5774 Services: 10:00am Parnassim: Audrey Berner, Doreen Saibil Torah: Deuteronomy 8:1-18; 10:12-22 (Etz P.1039) Maftir: Leviticus 23:39-44 (Etz P.729) Haftarah: Zechariah 14:7-9; 16-21 (Etz P. 1254) Torah Reader: Chava Dienar Haftorah Reader: Paul Horowitz Rabbi Ron will be speaking about  "The Jewish Dimension to the March of Washington of August 1963  and a Jewish Response to Quebec's Bill 14" Rabbi Ron  and Carmela invite you to share their Kiddush on the occasion of Carmela's birthday and in  celebration of Sukkot. Shabbat Hol-Ha-Mo'ed Sukkot September 21, 2013 / 21 Tishrei, 5774 Parnassim: Mark Medicoff, Roger Antebi, Sima Brockstein Services: 10:00 AM Torah: Exodus 22:24-23:17 (Etz P.469) Maftir: Deuteronomy 16:13-17 (Etz P.1084) Haftorah: Ezekiel 38:18-39:7 (Etz P.1260) Torah Reader: Sheila Caplan Haftorah Reader: Beth Blackmore    This week's Kiddush is sponsored by Mitzi & Hillel Becker and Barry & Donnie Frank in memory of Lavy Becker z"l and Adrian Shulimson z"l. Candle Lighting: 6:39 PM Havdalah: 7:46 PM   The office will be closed on Thursday and Friday for Sukkot. SYNAGOGUE NEWS  FRIENDS & FAMILY SUKKOT TONIGHT Shake Your Lulav-Family Sukkah Decorating, dinner and service. Erev Sukkot, Wednesday, September 18 at 4:30-7:00 PM 4:30pm-6:00pm: Decoration-making and learning 6:00pm Candle-lighting, Kiddush, and pizza dinner in the sukkah 6:30pm Musical family service to welcome the holiday Please join us. The Great Sukkah Building Challenge Sunday, September 22 at 11:00am-2:00pm Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park and Agricultural Farm, Pierrefonds.  Bring your family and your imagination for this outdoor adventure. Meeting Point:  Farm picnic area adjacent to last parking lot.   In case of uncertain weather, please contact Cynthia Weinstein at 514-487-9030 by 10 am to check if the event is still happening. SIMHAT TORAH COMMUNITY CELEBRATION AND DANCING WITH THE TORAH Thursday, September 26, 2013 5:30 PM : Snacks in the lobby for children 6:00 PM: Torah service and hakkafot (Torah parade) Come celebrate our finishing the yearly cycle of the Torah reading and starting it anew! Everyone is invited to see the Torah up close and dance with the Torah around the synagogue. Children are especially invited to participate in the Torah parade. Bring rattles, bells, cymbals, and other percussion instruments for a rollicking good time. We will also invite up our Hattan Torah Brahm Shiller and our Kallat Bereishit Yolande Martel for special aliyot of the very last and very first verses of the Torah. SIMHAT TORAH DINNER - SE'UDAT SIYYUM Thursday, September 26, 2013 -Hakkafot 6:00pm / Dinner 7:30pm Please join us as we celebrate this year's honourees are Brahm Shiller, Hatan Torah and Yolande Martel, Kallat Bereishit, in recognition of their years of devoted service to our synagogue. The  dinner  is being chaired by Peggi Cohen and Donnie Frank. We look forward to celebrating with you. Tickets are $36.00 per person and reservations are required. (514) 486-9400. Deadline extended to September 23 at noon. Introducing Rabbi Ron's new blog featuring his sermons: http://hadeshyameinu.wordpress.com/ To read Rabbi Julia's sermons: http://rabbijuliaappel.wordpress.com/2013/09/12/rosh-hashanah-5774-the-cry-of-the-shofar/     DORSHEI EMET'S LITTLE FREE LIBRARY Our Little Free Library has outgrown the shelf at the shul entrance, so we've moved it to the lounge. We appreciate all of the donations everyone brought in, especially the books for children and youth.  There has been more giving than borrowing lately, so the Kehilla Committee invites you to please help yourself to a book or two!  ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES AT DORSHEI EMET THE JOY OF ISRAEL LITERATURE Wednesdays at noon, October 16, 39, November 13 This class will explore the eclectic landscape of Israeli literature. The series opens with a general overview of the historical and biographical background of the four authors and their short stories that will be examined in subsequent classes.  The course will be lead by eminent Montreal educator, Dr. Rotstein, who has taught Hebrew literature at the Boston Hebrew College and at Concordia for four decades. Registration fee for the Fall Session is $18. Please call the synagogue office, 514-486-9400, to register.      TOUCHSTONES OF JEWISH CIVILIZATION Mondays 7:00-8:30pm, beginning October 21. Exploring Judaism for Cultural Jews and their Significant Others This 18-week course is designed for Jews hoping to deepen their own understanding of their heritage as well as for interfaith couples exploring options for creating a Jewish family. For more information contact Rabbi Ron Aigen at rabbiron@dorshei-emet.org  Please contact the office to register (514-486-9400) SHABBAT MORNING STUDY GROUP Teacher: Carmela Aigen Beginning October 12 at 9-10am "THE EVOLVING PERSONALITY OF ELIJAH, FROM ZEALOT TO HARBINGER OF HOPE"   MEMBER NEWS MAZEL TOV To Debby and Matt Newpol on the engagement of their daughter Alix to Richie Scheim, son of Marcie and Martin Scheim. REFUAH SHLAIMA Zvi ben Taibel v'Yosef (Harry Fainsilber)  Yehudit bat Shalom v'Frieda (Odette Chonchol)   Yasmin bat Galila (Jasmin Peleg) Eliahu ben Leah v'Yacov (Charley Levy) Aaron ben David v'Esther (Henry Ades) Haim Zvi ben Vitel (Haim Kotler) Hava bat Antonina v'Zygmunt (Helena Kisilevsky) Deena bat Raizel v'Shalom (Deena Eliosoff) *If someone needs an extra blessing for someone who is sick, please email    barbi@dorshei-emet.org with their hebrew name, parents hebrew name, their english name. If a member who is ill is in hospital, kindly give us the name of the hospital and room number as well. YAHRTZEITEN FOR THIS WEEK September 21-27, 2013/ 17-23 Tishrei 5774    Irwin Miller , father of John Miller Harry Mitchell , father of Herschel Mitchell Mauricio Presser , father of Baldomero Presser David Tinkoff , brother of Heather Prout Goldie Adelman , mother of Seymour Adelman Gerald Long , husband of Freida Long Abe Al Patnoi , father of Rita Schulman *Anna Marks Rill , mother of Saretta Levitan Ida Grossman Shapiro , mother of Ernest Shapiro Peppy Wasserman , mother of Norma Wasserman Max Wolofsky , father of Merle Wolofsky *William Koenig , father of Annie Koenig Arthur Grover , father of Ada Gertrude Tannenbaum Charles Cohen , father of Norman Cohen Hilda Karp , sister of Abe Katz Anne Litwin Schreiber , mother of Joyce Rosen Raymond Chonchol , brother of Ernest Chonchol Gertrud Neisser , mother of Eva Echenberg Heinz Ahronheim , father of Gerald Ahronheim Nathan Stein , father of Naomi Ahronheim Leslie Hirsch , father of Abigail Hirsch   David Usheroff , father of Jeff Usheroff  Yentl Rubin Fishman , mother of Anna Gonshor and Raizel Candib *Names with an asterisk (*) indicate a memorial plaque in our sanctuary. We encourage you to add your late loved one's name to our memorial board for an everlasting tribute. To do so, please call Barbi at 514-486-9400. If you would like an Aliyah for a yahrtzeit on a Shabbat morning, please identify yourself to a Parnass when you come into the sanctuary. COMMUNITY NEWS  BUILD A SUKKAH AND PLANT YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL SEEDS Monday September 23, 5:30  Join a group of awesome individuals as they build a traditional Jewish hut (sukkah) and then hear about what environmental programs are going on in our city. Help plan what other Jewish programs you would like to see in the community. Santropol Roulant: 111 Rue Roy Est, Montreal, Quebec H2W 1M1 FREE DINNER! https://www.facebook.com/events/160071317523026    WANTED: YOUNG SOCCER PLAYERS!  Sunday, September 29th, starting 3:30pm at Mackenzie King Park We are looking for young soccer players 16 to 22 years old to participate in a friendly soccer match against the best young Sikh players of Montreal! Come with your family and with your friends and bring vegetarian food for a picnic afterwards.To register: Contact the office 514-486-9400 info@dorshei-emet.org or Dorshei Emet member Milton Mihalcioiu at 514-246-0229 mihalcioiu@gmail.com    PLEASE HELP SUPPORT ATARA'S JOURNEY Monday, Sept.30, 2013 at the Summit School.  Dorshei Emet member, Atara Stolovitsky, daughter of Erika Tencer and Jonathan Silver, is a 17 year old girl with Down's Syndrome.  She has been chosen to be the next participant in an amazing, intensive 2-week program at the Curacao Dolphin Therapy Center this coming November. Dolphin Aid Canada Film Fundraiser Event is featuring the award winning film, "Dolphin Boy". Tickets on sale through the link:https://dolphinaidtherapy.eventbrite.com/  MORNING MINYAN Minyan takes place every Monday and Wednesday morning at 7:30 am, followed by breakfast. Monday is a traditional davening and Torah reading. Wednesday is a Mindfulness Meditation minyan. If you are saying Kaddish, observing a yahrzeit, or marking a special occasion, please join us.  It is a wonderful way to start the week or the day in a warm and inspiring ambiance among friends. Contact Roger Antebi: 514-483-6952  antebi@videotron.ca

Weekly announcements-Yom Kippur: September 13, 2013

Kol Nidre September 13, 2013 / 9 Tishri, 5774 Parnassim: Warren Litwin, Doreen Saibil, Audrey Berner Services: 6:30 PM Candle Lighting: 6:53 PM Yom Kippur / Yizkor September 14, 2013 / 10 Tishri, 5774 Parnassim: Warren Litwin, Doreen Saibil, Barbara Leiter, Deborah Kraus, Mark Medicoff, Pearlann Goldenberg, Roger Antebi. Shaharit: 10:00 AM Yizkor 12:00 PM Speaker: 3:00 PM - Irwin Cotler Minha: 4:45 PM Ne'ilah: 6:00 PM Gmar Hatima Tova - May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year DORSHEI EMET CHOIR REHEARSAL-PREVIEW

SYNAGOGUE NEWS HONEY CAKE AFTER NE'ILAH Everyone is invited to bake (or buy) their favorite cake and bring it to share with the congregation.  The cakes should be cut and ready to serve.  Please place them on the trolley next to the elevator on the first floor. Please contact Sheindl Rothman if you plan to bring a cake. 514-489-4735 or sheindl@videotron.ca. YOM KIPPUR SPEAKER -The Honourable Irwin Cotler, P.C., O.C., M.P. Saturday, September 14 at 3:00pm On the most sacred day of the year, The Honourable Irwin Cotler, internationally recognized champion of human rights and social justice, will challenge us as Jews and Canadians to do the soul searching work of Teshuvah. Everyone is welcome. FRIENDS & FAMILY SUKKOT Shake Your Lulav-Family Sukkah Decorating, dinner and service. Erev Sukkot, Wednesday, September 18 at 4:30-7:00 PM 4:30pm-6:00pm: Decoration-making and learning 6:00pm Candle-lighting, Kiddush, and pizza dinner in the sukkah 6:30pm Musical family service to welcome the holiday The Great Sukkah Building Challenge: Sunday, September 22 at 11:00am-2:00pm Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park and Agricultural Farm, Pierrefonds. Bring your family and your imagination for this outdoor adventure. Meeting Point:  Farm picnic area adjacent to last parking lot. SIMHAT TORAH DINNER - SE'UDAT SIYYUM Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 7:30pm Please join us as we celebrate this year's honourees are Brahm Shiller, Hatan Torah and Yolande Martel, Kallat Bereishit, in recognition of their years of devoted service to our synagogue. The  dinner  is being chaired by Peggi Cohen and Donnie Frank. We look forward to celebrating with you. Please contact the office by September 17 to make your reservations.Tickets are $36.00 per person and reservations are required. (514) 486-9400. Rabbi's Rosh Hashana Sermons are now available at: http://hadeshyameinu.wordpress.com/ DORSHEI EMET'S LITTLE FREE LIBRARY Our Little Free Library has outgrown the shelf at the shul entrance, so we've moved it to the lounge.  Please feel free to borrow any of the books in the bookcase on the left (where the phone is; books in the unit on the right should not leave the shul).  We appreciate all of the donations everyone brought in, especially the books for children and youth.  There has been more giving than borrowing lately, so the Kehilla Committee invites you to please help yourself to a book or two! LITTLE FREE LIBRARIAN WANTED The Kehilla Committee is looking for a Little Free Librarian (but you can be any height) to organise and tidy books.  Please contact Beth Blackmore (514-279-5742 / beth.emunah@gmail.com) if you can contribute to shul life in this way. MEMBER NEWS REFUAH SHLAIMA Zvi ben Taibel v'Yosef (Harry Fainsilber) Yehudit bat Shalom v'Frieda (Odette Chonchol) Yasmin bat Galila (Jasmin Peleg) Eliahu ben Leah v'Yacov (Charley Levy) Aaron ben David v'Esther (Henry Ades) Haim Zvi ben Vitel (Haim Kotler) Hava bat Antonina v'Zygmunt (Helena Kisilevsky) Deena bat Raizel v'Shalom (Deena Eliosoff) Basha Riva bat Shmuel (Bernice Serlin-Adelman) *If someone needs an extra blessing for someone who is sick, please email barbi@dorshei-emet.org with their hebrew name, parents hebrew name, their english name. If a member who is ill is in hospital, kindly give us the name of the hospital and room number as well. YAHRTZEITEN FOR THIS WEEK September 14-20, 2013/ 10-16 Tishrei 5774 Harry Kuzmarov , father of Irwin Kuzmarov Lazar Chackowicz , father of Nissen Chackowicz Michael Flicker , father of David Flicker *Harold Jacob Rosen , husband of Joyce Rosen Solomon Shara , father of Leonard Shara *Rona Ravitsky Goldstein , mother of Mitchell Goldstein, first wife of Ernest Goldstein Sonia Smolnik-Tencer , mother of Naomi Tencer Dora Beitel , mother of Garry Beitel Edward Fine , father of Debbie Fine Harry Rosen , father of Shara Rosen Joel Weinstein , brother of Donna Kuzmarov Anna Friedman , mother of Brigitte Friedman Sigmund Goldsmith , father of Felice Heller Ella Heller , mother of Ronald Heller Jake Stober , father of Sol Stober Rabbi Lavy M. Becker , father of Donnie Frank and Hillel Becker Leah Kraindels , mother of Edna Mendelson I. Adrian Shulimson , father of Mitzi Becker *Names with an asterisk (*) indicate a memorial plaque in our sanctuary. We encourage you to add your late loved one's name to our memorial board for an everlasting tribute. To do so, please call Barbi at 514-486-9400. If you would like an Aliyah for a yahrtzeit on a Shabbat morning, please identify yourself to a Parnass when you come into the sanctuary. COMMUNITY NEWS WANTED: YOUNG SOCCER PLAYERS! We are looking for young soccer players 16 to 22 years old to participate in a friendly soccer match against the best young Sikh players of Montreal! Ask your kids, their friends or their friends' friends! The match will be played on Sunday, September 29th, starting 3:30pm at Mackenzie King Park in Cote des Neiges (Westbury between Cote St Catherine and St Kevin). Come with your family and with your friends and bring vegetarian food for a picnic afterwards.To register: Contact the office 514-486-9400 info@dorshei-emet.org or Robert Sasson 514-987-7654 robert@darev.ca JEWISH PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS: Monday, September 16, 7:30pm "Acknowledgements: A Cultural Memoir and other Essays" An interview with Dorshei Emet member and renowned author Barbara Kay. For tickets and info: 514-345-6416 JNF CANADA PRESENTS GILAD SHALIT IN MONTREAL Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 7:30pm-Congregation Shaar Hashamyim For ticket information 514-934-0313 or  www.jnf.ca ISRAEL AS A JEWISH & DEMOCRATIC STATE Monday, September 23, 7-9pm at Temple Emanu-El Beth Shalom, 4100 Sherbrooke. Like Canada, Israel is a democratic state, committed to human dignity and freedom. Israel is also a Jewish state, tied with roots in a distinct tradition. How do Jewish values strengthen democracy today? Where is there tension?  As a vibrant and dynamic society, Israel is grappling with this duality everywhere. TO REGISTER: Visit www.nifcan.org or call us at 1-855-781-4322. Event is FREE PLEASE HELP SUPPORT ATARA'S JOURNEY Monday, Sept.30, 2013 at the Summit School. Dorshei Emet member, Atara Stolovitsky, daughter of Erika Tencer and Jonathan Silver, is a 17 year old girl with Down's Syndrome.  She has been chosen to be the next participant in an amazing, intensive 2-week program at the Curacao Dolphin Therapy Center this coming November. Dolphin Aid Canada Film Fundraiser Event is featuring the award winning film, "Dolphin Boy". Tickets on sale through the link:https://dolphinaidtherapy.eventbrite.com/ MORNING MINYAN Minyan takes place every Monday and Wednesday morning at 7:30 am, followed by breakfast. Monday is a traditional davening and Torah reading. Wednesday is a Mindfulness Meditation minyan. If you are saying Kaddish, observing a yahrzeit, or marking a special occasion, please join us.  It is a wonderful way to start the week or the day in a warm and inspiring ambiance among friends. Contact Roger Antebi: 514-483-6952  antebi@videotron.ca

Weekly announcement-Shabbat Shuvah

Shabbat Ha'azinu / Shuvah September 7, 2013 / 3 Tishrei, 5774  Sydney Shapiro Memorial Kiddush  Guest Speaker: Amal Alh'jooj  Parnassim: Deborah Kraus, Pearlann Goldenberg  Torah Reader: Barry Frank Haftorah Reader: Menahem Barsheshat Greeter: Terrye Perlman Torah: Deuteronomy 32:1-47 (Etz P.1185)  Maftir: Deuteronomy 32:48-52 (Etz P.1194)  Haftorah: Hosea 14:2-10; Micah 7:18-20 (Etz Pp.1235, 1236, 1239)   Candle Lighting: 7:06 PM  Havdalah: 8:13 PM        Leshana tova tekatev v'techatem -- May you be inscribed for a good year! *Please note that the offices will be closed Thursday and Friday for the Holidays HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES Erev Rosh Ha-Shanah Wednesday, September 4, 29 Elul 5773 6:30-7:30 PM Rosh Ha-Shanah - First Day September 5, 2013 / 1 Tishrei 5774 Services: 9:00 AM Downstairs minyan 9:00 AM Children's program: 10:00 AM Rosh Ha-Shanah - Second Day September 6, 2013 / 2 Tishrei 5774 Services: 9:00 AM Friends & Family program: 10:00 AM NEW BULLETIN Click here to read our High Holiday bulletin http://dorsheiemet.com/pdf/dorshei_emet_bulletin.pdf HOLIDAY NEWS     Free Second Day Rosh Ha-Shanah Friends & Family Program for all! Friday, September 6 10:00am Help us spread the word: We are inviting the wider Montreal Jewish community to be our guest for the Second Day of Rosh Ha-Shanah. Regardless of background or affiliation, we invite non-members to celebrate, pray, learn, sing, and be with family and friends. Schedule includes educational arts & crafts and song, Family Service and light Kiddush. For more information, contact Robyn Bennett, Executive Director, at robyn@dorshei-emet.org or (514) 486-9400 x.103. Please invite your friends and family to join us. http://dorsheiemet.com/pdf/rosh_hashanah_2013_flyer.pdf  SHABBAT SHUVA- Sydney Shapiro Memorial Kiddush Saturday, September 7: Speaker- Amal Alh'jooj Amal's riveting story will be an inspiration for all of us in this Season of Teshuvah to seek change in our lives and our communities. HONEY CAKE AFTER NE'ILAH Everyone is invited to bake (or buy) their favorite honey cake and bring it to share with the congregation. Please contact Sheindl Rothman if you plan to bring a cake. 514-489-4735 or sheindl@videotron.ca. GETTING READY FOR SUKKOT Please call the office to order your Lulav & Etrog**, $40 per set. (514) 486-9400 barbi@dorshei-emet.org **order deadline September 9th.  YOM KIPPUR SPEAKER -The Honourable Irwin Cotler, P.C., O.C., M.P. Saturday, September 14-3:00pm On the most sacred day of the year, The Honourable Irwin Cotler, internationally recognized champion of human rights and social justice, will challenge us as Jews and Canadians to do the soul searching work of Teshuvah. SIMHAT TORAH DINNER - SE'UDAT SIYYUM Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 7:30pm Please join us as we celebrate this year's honourees are Brahm Shiller, Hatan Torah and Yolande Martel, Kallat Bereishit, in recognition of their years of devoted service to our synagogue. The  dinner  is being chaired by Peggi Cohen and Donnie Frank. We look forward to celebrating with you. Please contact the office by September 17 to make your reservations.Tickets are $36.00 per person and reservations are required. (514) 486-9400. MEMBER NEWS REFUAH SHLAIMA Zvi ben Taibel v'Yosef (Harry Fainsilber)  Yehudit bat Shalom v'Frieda (Odette Chonchol)   Yasmin bat Galila (Jasmin Peleg) Eliahu ben Leah v'Yacov (Charley Levy) Faivel ben Esther v'Shmuel (Paul Ostroff) Aaron ben David v'Esther (Henry Ades) Haim Zvi ben Vitel (Haim Kotler) Hava bat Antonina v'Zygmunt (Helena Kisilevsky) Hersh ben Rose (Harold Lecker) Avraham ben Shmuel v' Menucha (Bram Freedman) Deena bat Raizel v'Shalom (Deena Eliosoff) *If someone needs an extra blessing for someone who is sick, please email    barbi@dorshei-emet.org with their hebrew name, parents hebrew name, their english name. If a member who is ill is in hospital, kindly give us the name of the hospital and room number as well. YAHRTZEITEN FOR THIS WEEK September 7-13, 2013/ 3-9 Tishrei 5774  Celia Schnaiberg mother of H. Laddie Schnaiberg Ida Levine mother of Adrianne Sklar (Levine) Garson Rubinger brother of Bram Rubinger Bertha Gradinger mother of Charles Gradinger *Beatrice Dattner Brasloff 1st wife of Reuben Brasloff Meyer Horowitz father of Paul Horowitz Jack Pekar brother of Joseph Pekar Joseph Stark father of Rozie Pekar Rae Levine Wintrobe mother of Hedy Edelstein Anthony Amor 1st husband of Kay Wolofsky Jonathan Ballon brother of Joy Meyer Pearl Lapin mother of Naomi Lapin Celia Weber mother of Judith Farovitch Saul Freed husband of Dora Gesser Celine Stober mother of Sol Stober  *Names with an asterisk (*) indicate a memorial plaque in our sanctuary. We encourage you to add your late loved one's name to our memorial board for an everlasting tribute. To do so, please call Barbi at 514-486-9400. If you would like an Aliyah for a yahrtzeit on a Shabbat morning, please identify yourself to a Parnass when you come into the sanctuary. COMMUNITY NEWS    WANTED: YOUNG SOCCER PLAYERS!  We are looking for young soccer players 16 to 22 years old to participate in a friendly soccer match against the best young Sikh players of Montreal! Ask your kids, their friends or their friends' friends! The match will be played on Sunday, September 29th, starting 3:30pm at Mackenzie King Park in Cote des Neiges (Westbury between Cote St Catherine and St Kevin). Come with your family and with your friends and bring vegetarian food for a picnic afterwards.To register: Contact the office 514-486-9400 info@dorshei-emet.org or Robert Sasson 514-987-7654 robert@darev.ca JEWISH PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS: Monday, September 16, 7:30pm "Acknowledgements: A Cultural Memoir and other Essays" An interview with Dorshei Emet member and renowned author Barbara Kay. For tickets and info: 514-345-6416 JNF CANADA PRESENTS GILAD SHALIT IN MONTREAL Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 7:30pm-Congregation Shaar Hashamyim For ticket information 514-934-0313 or  www.jnf.ca     ISRAEL AS A JEWISH & DEMOCRATIC STATE  Monday, September 23, 7-9pm at Temple Emanu-El Beth Shalom, 4100 Sherbrooke. Like Canada, Israel is a democratic state, committed to human dignity and freedom. Israel is also a Jewish state, tied with roots in a distinct tradition. How do Jewish values strengthen democracy today? Where is there tension?  As a vibrant and dynamic society, Israel is grappling with this duality everywhere. TO REGISTER: Visit www.nifcan.org or call us at 1-855-781-4322. Event is FREE PLEASE HELP SUPPORT ATARA'S JOURNEY Monday, Sept.30, 2013 at the Summit School.  Dorshei Emet member, Atara Stolovitsky, daughter of Erika Tencer and Jonathan Silver, is a 17 year old girl with Down's Syndrome.  She has been chosen to be the next participant in an amazing, intensive 2-week program at the Curacao Dolphin Therapy Center this coming November. Dolphin Aid Canada Film Fundraiser Event is featuring the award winning film, "Dolphin Boy". Tickets on sale through the link:https://dolphinaidtherapy.eventbrite.com/  MORNING MINYAN Minyan takes place every Monday and Wednesday morning at 7:30 am, followed by breakfast. Monday is a traditional davening and Torah reading. Wednesday is a Mindfulness Meditation minyan. If you are saying Kaddish, observing a yahrzeit, or marking a special occasion, please join us.  It is a wonderful way to start the week or the day in a warm and inspiring ambiance among friends. Contact Roger Antebi: 514-483-6952  antebi@videotron.ca