by August Adelman | Oct 29, 2025 | Rabbi's Corner
This weekend, we have the opportunity to celebrate that rare, North American Jewish holiday of Challahween, when Halloween coincides with Shabbat. (And of course this year we have the additional conflict of Game 5 of the World Series!) Families may face a choice...
by August Adelman | Oct 22, 2025 | Rabbi's Corner
This week, we finally celebrated one of my favourite Jewish holidays – Rosh Hodesh Heshvan, the start of the Hebrew month of Heshvan, the only Hebrew month without any holidays in it, and a much-needed respite and return to routine following our busy fall...
by August Adelman | Oct 15, 2025 | Rabbi's Corner
כמה טוב שבאת הבתיתה Kama tov she’bata ha’baitah – how good it is that you have come home! These words are the refrain to one of the most beloved Israeli songs, made famous by Arik Einstein, and one that has been playing on repeat in our house since...
by August Adelman | Oct 8, 2025 | Rabbi's Corner
As we greet the recent news of a signed deal between Israel and Hamas, and eagerly await the swift return of the hostages, I’m sharing here the words I offered on Sunday evening at our KW regional October 7th memorial. It was wonderful to see so many of our...
by August Adelman | Oct 6, 2025 | Essays
Good evening everyone, and g’mar chatimah tova. It’s good to see so many of you here tonight. This will be the last time I directly address such a large part of the congregation as president. As many of you know, I was planning to step down at the next AGM, with our...