Parshat Nitzavim-Vayeilech |  Candle Lighting Times: Friday, September 8th @ 7:24pm (Earliest 6:23pm) | Evening Service: 6:00 & 7:20 pm

"Let there be light!" may have marked the beginning of Creation, but Rosh Hashana is a day linked to darkness. King David tells us, "Blow the shofar in the concealment of the holiday" (Psalms 81:4). Rosh Hashana does falls on the first day of the lunar cycle when the moon is obscured. But why focus on darkness on a day when we commemorate Creation and renewal?

We often forget how chaotic darkness preceded the initial burst of light. On Rosh Hashana, we mimic this progression. We begin by recognizing the dark areas of our lives. We then start to search for that ray of inspirational light.

Each new moon pierces a dark sky with a tiny sliver of light. In ancient times, witnesses with discerning eyes would testify how they saw the emerging light. Once their testimony was accepted, the new month was declared. Much like those witnesses, on Rosh Hashana, we probe our inner darkness in search of our eternal light. 

Rosh Hashana is not just about reflection but revelation - revealing a Godly spark that has been neglected and concealed. As we stand at the cusp of a new year, let us each recognize our immense potential. This coming year, "Let there be light!"

Shabbat Shalom.

Rabbi Green

Pre-Rosh Hashana Selichot Service: Saturday, September 9th @ 1:10am

Condolences to the Schweitzer family on the loss of Elvira Schweitzer a'h, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Dr. Michael and Adalia Schweitzer, and beloved grandmother.

Shiva will be held at 1 Wilmount Court, Hamilton, with morning services on Sunday at 8:30 am & Monday-Thursday at 7:20 am. Evening services Sunday through Thursday at 7:20 pm. Shiva visitation times: 9-11 am, 5pm to the completion of evening services.

המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים

May the Almighty console the family among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

This week's Kiddush is sponsored by Dr. Joel Yellin & Dr. Sandra Seigel in honour of their mother/mother-in-law, Helen Yellin. 

Join us this Sunday morning following services for the annual Greenspoon Brother’s Pre Rosh Hashana Breakfast!

Our tradition speaks about the importance of a 'Makom Kavuah'

- our place in the sanctuary of Hashem. 

For generations, individuals and families in our community have found their seat and their pew in the Adas sanctuary. We welcome you to continue your family tradition - or start a new one. Claim your spot in the history of our community.

Elul 23 (Eve of September 8) - Jean Rosenberg, Louis Ajzenstat, Rebecca Rosenbaum, Sophie Lederer, Rose Ritter

Elul 24 (Eve of September 9) - Ralph Cohen, Polina Gelman, Morris Eisler

Elul 25 (Eve of September 10) - Marin Finkin, Samuel Greenberg, Joshua Handsuh-Katz, Anne Bergart, Sorel Bas Raphael, Roisa Bas Shmuel

Elul 26 (Eve of September 11) - Nelli Brown, Morris Cohen, Walter Klein, Jules Zikman

Elul 27 (Eve of September 12) - Nancy Alexandra Katz, Ken Feldman, Ben Leibtog

Elul 28 (Eve of September 13) - Ida Feldman, Abraham Greenfield, Paula Spiegel, Hymie Taylor, Moshe Shaffir, Helen Yellin, Albin Munzer

Elul 29 (Eve of September 14) - Joseph Miller, Joshua Katz, Esther Epstein

* The Adas will recite E-l Maleh memorial prayers and Kaddish on behalf of all the registered Yahrzeits in our community.

An immersive Hebrew school program for children in Kindergarten through Grade 5.

(Starts October 15th)

Sunday, September 10, 2023 | 12-3pm | Loewith Farms