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The Jewish nation is certainly not short on enemies. Yet, from all of our notorious tormentors throughout history two stand apart: Amon and Moav. Only they are barred from marrying a Jew for all eternity (See Devarim 23:3).
This treatment is uncharacteristically harsh surpassing the way the Torah treats any other of our oppressors. Their sin? They failed to offer us bread and water when we encamped at their borders. The question is obvious. Although they may have lacked social etiquette, their actions were surely less severe than the genocidal atrocity of others, including the infanticide of Ancient Egypt!
Although the infraction of Amon & Moav may seem minor, one critical aspect set them apart - they were family! They descended from the same lineage as Abraham and Sara. It's one thing to antagonize the world, it's another to betray your own.
We live in a world with many enemies. Yet, the most painful and pernicious threat we face are Jews that turn against their own. Rosh Hashana is a time we focus on unity. Let us keep in mind that in the e
nd, no matter what our ideology or
observance
level may be, we're all one family. Together we stand strong.
Shabbat Shalom.
Rabbi Daniel Green |
Rosh Hashana (2nd Night) September 21st
Experience an authentic, traditional Rosh Hashanah dinner with your Adas family! Featuring all of the special holiday foods & a warm, friendly family atmosphere.
Services - 6:50pm with Community Dinner - 7:30pm
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Family Pre-Rosh Hashanah
Apple Picking
Sunday, September 10th @ 11:00am
Myer's Apple Farm
37 Highway 52, Copetown, ON
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Hamilton Jewish Federation Presents:
Annual Campaign Opening Event
Special Evening with Former Israeli Member of Knesset,
Rabbi Dov Lipman
Thursday, September 7, 2017@7:30pm at
Adas Israel Congregation
For more information and to RSVP, please contact Elaine at 905.648.0605 x303
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Adas Israel's Hebrew School & Enrichment program for children of all backgrounds!
Hebrew Language , Jewish Living, Weekly Torah Portion, Weekly Creative Art Projects with integrated Jewish themes. (Starts
Sep. 17th
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Click here
to for more info or to register
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High Holiday Youth Programs
Join our dynamic family & children's services & programmes for the High Holidays.
NEW!! Special Family Kid's service (preschool-gr. 2)
Youth Minyan (gr. 3-8) , Fun & Games, Kid's Kiddush & Prizes, Child Care.
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Discover Yourself and Get High School Credits
Hamilton Hebrew High offers you the chance to explore your roots while earning Ontario Secondary School Credits. Call 416-230-0242 or
visit our website for more info.
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Rosh Hashana: Sep 21 & 22
Yom Kippur: Sep 29 & 30th
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