Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha'atzmaut
04/14/2021 12:15:28 PM
Shalom Friends!
I hope this letter finds you well. The gradual progression of Quebec’s vaccination program gives us all hope that, before long, we can all come together in safety. In the meantime, please do continue to take advantage of Beth Ora’s programs and let us know if there is anything we can do to help you at this time.
Last night, we hosted a wonderful Ready, Steady, Cook program in which our...Read more...
Pre-Purim Guidance
02/17/2021 12:30:35 PM
Shalom Friends!
“Mishenichnas Adar marbim b’simcha” – “When the month of Adar begins, we increase our joy!” We may not feel so much joy right now, but Adar’s message of happiness is especially important this year in which we and so many dear to us are experiencing stress, pain, isolation or loss. This year on Purim, I’d like each of us to think about ways of lifting spirits – not only making ourselves happier...Read more...
Reaching Out
01/20/2021 12:00:30 PM
Shalom Friends!
I hope this letter finds you and yours as well as can be. There has been much happening in the world, in Montreal, and in our personal lives. For the last few weeks, Beth Ora has been running a special Zoom program to guide and support us in keeping physically, mentally, and spiritually healthy during this time. Our last session is next Monday when we welcome the Chief Executive of the Jewish Grandparents...Read more...
Chanukah
12/16/2020 12:30:35 PM
Shalom Friends!
I wish you all a Chanukah Sameach!
It was wonderful that quite a few of you joined us on Zoom after Shabbat for Havdallah/Chanukah lighting and some musical entertainment from my kids on what also happened to be my Hebrew birthday! As I write (on Tuesday afternoon), we are getting ready for our Chanukah Drive in event at which we are expecting more than 70 carsful of people coming together (while...Read more...
