Passing of Georgina Fleischer
06/20/2018 07:58:19 AM
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the passing of Habonim member:
Georgina Fleischer
Funeral: Wednesday, June 20th at 2:30 pm
Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel
Please see more information here:
http://www.benjaminsparkmemorialchapel.ca
We wish the entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
If you wish to send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
Passing of Gerda Gottlieb
06/15/2018 04:58:19 PM
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the passing of Habonim member:
Gerda Gottlieb
Please see more information here:
http://www.benjaminsparkmemorialchapel.ca
We wish the entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
If you wish to send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
Passing of Neil Finkelstein
06/13/2018 02:23:34 PM
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the passing of Habonim member:
Neil Finkelstein
Husband of Marie Finkelstein
Funeral - Thursday, June 14 at 1 pm
Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel
Please see more information here:
http://www.benjaminsparkmemorialchapel.ca
We wish Marie and the entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
If you wish to send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
Upcoming events this week
06/12/2018 09:47:23 AM
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Wednesday June 13 @ 7:30 PM ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Leo Baeck Day School 501 Arlington Avenue |
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Friday June 15 @ 6:30 PM Join Eli Rubenstein & Aviva Rajsky with Tom Bellman accompanying POTLUCK & KABBALAT SHABBAT the last service before the summer Leo Baeck Day School 501 Arlington Avenue |
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Potluck Kabbalat Shabbat- JUNE 15
05/29/2018 01:51:22 PM
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Join Eli Rubenstein & Aviva Rajsky with Tom Bellman accompanying
FRIDAY JUNE 15 @ 6:30 PM
POTLUCK & KABBALAT SHABBAT the last service before the summer Leo Baeck Day School 501 Arlington Avenue
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Passing of Karen Liberman
05/24/2018 09:39:21 PM
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the passing of Habonim member:
Karen Liberman
Life Partner of David Goldman
Funeral - Friday, May 25 at 11:30 am
Steeles Memorial Chapel
Please see more information here:
We wish David and the entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
If you wish to send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
Passing of Anne Laist
05/24/2018 09:29:19 PM
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the passing of :
Anne Laist
Mother and mother-in-law of
Adele and Mark Rosenblatt
www.benjaminsparkmemorialchapel.ca
We wish Adele, Mark and their entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
If you wish to send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
Passing of Veronica Livia Herczeg
05/08/2018 04:54:18 PM
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the passing of :
Veronica Livia Herczeg
Mother and mother-in-law of
Gabor Herczeg & Susan Liebel
Memorial Service - Thursday, May 10 at 1:00 pm
Mount Pleasant Funeral Centre
We wish Gabor, Susan and their entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
If you wish to send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
Janis Roth Z"L
05/03/2018 04:12:29 PM
Earlier this week Congregation Habonim and the Canadian Jewish community lost one of its brightest lights - Janis Roth - Executive Director of JIAS Toronto.
Please see links to Canadian Jewish New article as well as the eulogy delivered by Eli Rubenstein at her memorial service.
Film Program Cancelled
05/02/2018 03:16:34 PM
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the film event is no longer available. We apologize for any inconvenience and will let you know as soon as we have new plans. Any tickets purchased will be refunded.
Film Night
05/02/2018 09:32:30 AM
Join your Habonim friends for a screening of the film “Disobedience” starring Rachel McAdams and Rachel Weisz.
In this acclaimed film, a fan favourite at the 2017 TIFF, a woman (Weisz) returns to her Orthodox Jewish home after the death of her rabbi father and stirs up controversy when she shows an interest in an old childhood friend (McAdams).
The film will be followed by a discussion/Q&A and refreshments.
Sunday May 27, 2018
TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King St W
Showtime to be approximately 2pm (to be confirmed once schedule is released)
Limited seats are available,
you must RSVP via the link below to reserve a seat.
Tickets are $15pp
Tickets will be distributed at the door on the day of the screening.
Click the link below to reserve your spot.
https://www.congregationhabonim.org/event/disobedience-at-tiff.html
Passing of Janis Roth
04/30/2018 09:38:28 AM
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the passing of Habonim member:
Janis Roth
Wife of Kenny Held
Mother and mother-in-law of
Alyssa Held and Rebecca Held & Carey Stein
Funeral - Tuesday, May 1 at 11:30 am
Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel
Shiva - 203 Mullen Drive, Thornhill
Please see more information here:
www.benjaminsparkmemorialchapel.ca
We wish Kenny, Alyssa, Rebecca, Carey and their entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
If you wish to send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
Passing of Denise Altman
04/15/2018 05:05:27 PM
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the passing of Habonim member:
Denise Altman
Habonim President 1981-1984
Mother of Habonim members
David Altman and Jacque Altman
Funeral - Monday, April 16 at 2:30 pm
Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel
Shiva - 37 Burton Road, Toronto
Please see more information here:
www.benjaminsparkmemorialchapel.ca
We wish David, Jacque, and their entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
If you wish to send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
Reminder Services Saturday April 7 @ 10:00 AM
04/05/2018 06:03:50 PM
Shabbat, Passover & Yizkor Service
Saturday April 7th, at 10:00 am
Leo Baeck Day School, 501 Arlington Avenue
Service Led by:
Michael Soberman & Aviva Rajsky
accompaniment by Tom Bellman
Habonim Happenings
04/04/2018 01:52:13 PM
Earlier this year, two special events happened at Habonim.
On Friday, Jan. 26/18, Eli, Aviva, Kim and Josh led our last Kabbalat Shabbat service in our old building.
Please see:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDjofQRyRwpdBrJul6nE47grP9tfWz7YX
On Sunday, March 4/18, Habonim held a special demolition party, with speeches and music from Eli, Joanie, Roger, Aviva, Tom, Kim and others.
Please see:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDjofQRyRwpfWZIF_MEf-TcQYRLVwZt2c
We look forward to welcoming you back into our new building in the fall of 2019!
In 2018, we have a record 11 Habonim student members joining the March of the Living, along with Eli Rubenstein and Kim Doron (who will be joining for the Israel portion).
Bon Voyage, Safe Travels & Nesiah Tova to the Habonim delegation - we look forward to hearing about their experiences when they return.
Happy Passover!
Join us for Shabbat, Passover & Yizkor Service
Saturday April 7th, at 10:00 am
Leo Baeck Day School, 501 Arlington Avenue
Service Led by:
Michael Soberman & Aviva Rajsky
accompaniment by Tom Bellman
Services- Saturday April 7 @ 10:00 AM
03/29/2018 11:55:33 AM
Please join us for
Shabbat, Passover & Yizkor Service
Saturday April 7th, at 10:00 am
Leo Baeck Day School, 501 Arlington Avenue
Service Led by:
Michael Soberman & Aviva Rajsky
accompaniment by Tom Bellman
Reminder - Kabbalat Shabbat Tomorrow night @ 8:15 pm
03/22/2018 06:21:07 PM
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FRIDAY MARCH 23 @ 8:15 PM Please join Eli Rubenstein & Aviva Rajsky with Tom Bellman accompanying @ LEO BAECK DAY SCHOOL, 501 ARLINGTON AVE
with Special Guest Laura Simms Laura Simms, one of the pioneers of the American storytelling movement, brings two stories to Congregation Habonim. Grandma Ida’s Diamond Earrings is a true tale about her Polish grandmother from Poland, framed by the story of Laura’s visit to her small city of Lumza. What A Beautiful Road is a fairytale from Jewish Kurdish Iraq. Both stories are about beauty and love.
Laura Simms is a storyteller of international acclaim. She performs, teaches, and conducts projects worldwide. She is on the Advisory Council for Global Education and is co-director of Mankoro: New Life Foundation. Laura combines traditional stories with personal narrative. Her awards include the Sesame Street Sunny Days award for work with children worldwide, the Brimstone Award for Engaged Storytelling, the Oracle Award from National Storytelling Association. Her most recent book is Our Secret Territory: The Essence of Storytelling
*Part of the Toronto Storytelling Festival* |
Kabbalat Shabbat Friday night @ 8:15 pm
03/19/2018 11:48:53 AM
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FRIDAY MARCH 23 @ 8:15 PM Please join Eli Rubenstein & Aviva Rajsky with Tom Bellman accompanying @ LEO BAECK DAY SCHOOL, 501 ARLINGTON AVE
with Special Guest Laura Simms Laura Simms, one of the pioneers of the American storytelling movement, brings two stories to Congregation Habonim. Grandma Ida’s Diamond Earrings is a true tale about her Polish grandmother from Poland, framed by the story of Laura’s visit to her small city of Lumza. What A Beautiful Road is a fairytale from Jewish Kurdish Iraq. Both stories are about beauty and love.
Laura Simms is a storyteller of international acclaim. She performs, teaches, and conducts projects worldwide. She is on the Advisory Council for Global Education and is co-director of Mankoro: New Life Foundation. Laura combines traditional stories with personal narrative. Her awards include the Sesame Street Sunny Days award for work with children worldwide, the Brimstone Award for Engaged Storytelling, the Oracle Award from National Storytelling Association. Her most recent book is Our Secret Territory: The Essence of Storytelling
*Part of the Toronto Storytelling Festival* |
Kabbalat Shabbat Friday March 23rd @ 8:15 pm
03/11/2018 12:02:09 PM
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FRIDAY MARCH 23 @ 8:15 PM Please join Eli Rubenstein & Aviva Rajsky with Tom Bellman accompanying @ LEO BAECK DAY SCHOOL, 501 ARLINGTON AVE
with Special Guest Laura Simms Laura Simms, one of the pioneers of the American storytelling movement, brings two stories to Congregation Habonim. Grandma Ida’s Diamond Earrings is a true tale about her Polish grandmother from Poland, framed by the story of Laura’s visit to her small city of Lumza. What A Beautiful Road is a fairytale from Jewish Kurdish Iraq. Both stories are about beauty and love.
Laura Simms is a storyteller of international acclaim. She performs, teaches, and conducts projects worldwide. She is on the Advisory Council for Global Education and is co-director of Mankoro: New Life Foundation. Laura combines traditional stories with personal narrative. Her awards include the Sesame Street Sunny Days award for work with children worldwide, the Brimstone Award for Engaged Storytelling, the Oracle Award from National Storytelling Association. Her most recent book is Our Secret Territory: The Essence of Storytelling
*Part of the Toronto Storytelling Festival* |
Passing of Ethel Cole
03/09/2018 10:16:01 AM
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the passing of:
Ethel Cole
Mother and mother in law of Habonim members
Steve & Wendy Cole
and Grandmother of
Noah and Heather, Luke and Alex
Funeral - Private
Shiva - Sunday March 11 afternoon only, from 2 PM, at 43 Deepwood Crescent, Don Mills.
Please see more information here:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nationalpost/obituary.aspx?n=ethel-cole&pid=188383576
We wish Steve & Wendy and their entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
If you wish to send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
Reminder Demolition Party- This Sunday 1-3 pm
03/01/2018 12:03:50 PM
- Snacks and Refreshments will be available.
- Sign your name to our giant ribbon to be used on the opening of our new building!
- Come for the music. Stay for the Humantaschen
Softball team needs players
02/28/2018 09:59:01 AM
Sandy Koufax..., Hank Greenberg..., Sean Green... only their mothers should be proud??
The Habonim Dream, our shul’s men’s softball team, needs players 21 or older (18 if your dad or uncle play on the team). We play Sunday mornings starting in early May. Playoffs are in September. A season’s worth of fun for only $200, which includes a $50 one-time jersey fee. $50 refund for anyone who plays in 6 games.
A bargain at twice the price, and a great father-son or uncle-nephew activity.
Please email Tom Bellman at tom@bellman.ca if you are interested or need more information.
Passing of Jonathan Wolfe
02/15/2018 05:19:07 PM
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the passing of Habonim member:
Jonathan Wolfe
Husband of Amal
Father of Rachel and Michael
Funeral: Sunday, February 18
Time: 11:30 am
Location: Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel
Please see more information here:
http://www.benjaminsparkmemorialchapel.ca/
We wish Amal, Rachel and Michael and their entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
If you wish to send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.
Understanding Poland's Record During the Holocaust
02/07/2018 02:58:14 PM
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Please see Op-Ed in today’s Canadian Jewish News by Eli Rubenstein on the issue of Polish Holocaust legislation.
http://www.cjnews.com/perspectives/opinions/understanding-polands-record-holocaust |
Reminder Special Shabbat Shira Service - Tonight @ 8:15pm “Shabbat of Song"
01/26/2018 09:21:27 AM
Please join Eli Rubenstein
for a special musical Shabbat Service featuring both of our talented cantors:
Aviva Rajsky & Kim Doron
accompanied by Josh Skye Engel
At this time of the year, Jewish communities around the world read the Torah portion describing the Exodus, when the Children of Israel fled their enslavement in Egypt. With the Egyptian army in pursuit, the sea parted in the Israelites path and the Israelites broke into joyous song over their rescue.
Shabbat Shira, the special Shabbat marking that event, has traditionally been celebrated with stirring music, and both of our cantors will share with us some of their favourite musical selections.
Please join us for this uplifting Shabbat evening!
Friday January 26th at 8:15 pm
5 Glen Park Avenue
Special Shabbat Shira Service - Friday January 26, 2018, 8:15pm “Shabbat of Song"
01/22/2018 09:46:29 AM
Please join us for a special musical Shabbat Service featuring both of our talented cantors:
Aviva Rajsky & Kim Doron
accompanied by Josh Skye Engel
At this time of the year, Jewish communities around the world read the Torah portion describing the Exodus, when the Children of Israel fled their enslavement in Egypt. With the Egyptian army in pursuit, the sea parted in the Israelites path and the Israelites broke into joyous song over their rescue.
Shabbat Shira, the special Shabbat marking that event, has traditionally been celebrated with stirring music, and both of our cantors will share with us some of their favourite musical selections.
Please join us for this uplifting Shabbat evening!
Friday January 26th at 8:15 pm
5 Glen Park Avenue
Passing of Mark Silver
01/21/2018 12:53:09 PM
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the passing of Habonim member:
Mark Silver
Husband of
Catherine Silver
Funeral: Sunday January 21
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Beth Torah Synagogue
Please see more information here:
http://www.benjaminsparkmemorialchapel.ca/
We wish Catherine and her entire family comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
If you wish to send a Habonim Tribute Card to the family to express your condolences, you can do so on our website at
http://www.congregationhabonim.org/payment.php
or by calling the office at 416-782-7125.