Archive: May 2023

A message from the Mitzmachers about “TRY” Summer Israel Travel for 10th-12th Graders

Posted on May 10, 2023

Some thoughts from the Mitzmachers in Ottawa about this fantastic opportunity:   Dr. Jon Mitzmacher (parent of previous and upcoming participants): “Living in a Jewish community without a Jewish high school presented our family with a set of challenges but also an opportunity.  How would we continue to provide our daughters with a formal Jewish Continue Reading »

Youth Shavuot Programming & Registration links

Posted on May 10, 2023

Thursday, May 25, 7:30-9:00pm Tikkun Leil Shavuot Youth Learning Track: “Last Licks with Rabbi Kenter” (pun intended) Youth of Gesher & USY ages (Gr. 6-12), join Cantor Green and Rabbi Kenter (last chance before his departure!) in a meaningful and fun study track parallel to the congregation’s adult Tikkun Leil Shavuot (late-night Torah study in Continue Reading »

A message from Eliana Mitzmacher, Regional VP, about ECRUSY Spring Convention

Posted on May 10, 2023

Hi, I’m Eliana, and I am on the regional general board of ECRUSY and am planning the spring convention. I know there is some apprehension from some of the middle school age kids about going to this convention, but I wanted to just reach out to let you know how much fun the convention is Continue Reading »

Lila Moore’s Personalized Bat Mitzvah Page

Posted on May 9, 2023

LILA, use this page 3-4 times each week to prepare for your Bat Mitzvah. To ensure simcha success, please use the tools and downloadable items provided here to learn and practice your training assignments between lessons. For questions, e-mail me at cantor@kehillatbethisrael.com or call/text me at 613-327-3984. It is your responsibility to check this page Continue Reading »

Noah Mayman-Rodkin’s Personalized Bar Mitzvah Page

Posted on March 8, 2023

NOAH, use this page 3-4 times each week to prepare for your Bar Mitzvah. To ensure simcha success, please use the tools and downloadable items provided here to learn and practice your training assignments between lessons. For questions, e-mail me at cantor@kehillatbethisrael.com or call/text me at 613-327-3984. It is your responsibility to check this page Continue Reading »

Supermarket Sweeps Fundraising Script

Posted on February 22, 2023

You can copy/paste and send this script to all your contacts for a quick and easy fundraising campaign, or read it to potential donors on the phone: Dear ________________, I would like your help with an important mitzvah/fundraiser, called “Supermarket Sweeps” – you may have heard of a TV show with a similar name. This Continue Reading »

Aviva Lesser’s Personalized Bat Mitzvah Page

Posted on February 9, 2023

Aviva, use this page 3-4 times each week to prepare for your Bat Mitzvah. To ensure simcha success, please use the tools and downloadable items provided here to learn and practice your training assignments between lessons. For questions, e-mail me at cantor@kehillatbethisrael.com or call/text me at 613-327-3984. It is your responsibility to check this page Continue Reading »

Sacha Yachnin’s Personalized Bar Mitzvah Page

Posted on February 3, 2023

Sacha, use this page 3-4 times each week to prepare for your Bar Mitzvah. To ensure simcha success, please use the tools and downloadable items provided here to learn and practice your training assignments between lessons. For questions, e-mail me at cantor@kehillatbethisrael.com or call/text me at 613-327-3984. It is your responsibility to check this page Continue Reading »

Levi Rosen-Shapiro’s Personalized Bar Mitzvah Page

Posted on January 26, 2023

Levi, use this page 3-4 times each week to prepare for your Bar Mitzvah. To ensure simcha success, please use the tools and downloadable items provided here to learn and practice your training assignments between lessons. For questions, e-mail me at cantor@kehillatbethisrael.com or call/text me at 613-327-3984. It is your responsibility to check this page Continue Reading »

Lily Sachs’ Personalized Bat Mitzvah Page

Posted on January 19, 2023

Lily, use this page 3-4 times each week to prepare for your Bat Mitzvah. To ensure simcha success, please use the tools and downloadable items provided here to learn and practice your training assignments between lessons. For questions, e-mail me at cantor@kehillatbethisrael.com or call/text me at 613-327-3984. It is your responsibility to check this page Continue Reading »