Kehilat Shalom Society of Calgary

Kehilat Shalom of Calgary is an egalitarian Jewish synagogue congregation with High Holiday and weekly  Shabbat services, focused on providing a warm, intimate atmosphere for all who participate

​*Purim is coming!!*
PURIM "MASK" ERADE
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Online Megillah Reading and Celebration -Thursday, February 25 - 7:30pm


Purim is a time of celebration when the world is figuratively turned upside-down (nahafoch hu). While we continue to have our lives upended by COVID, that does not prevent us from celebrating -- in fact, each 'Simcha' is all the more special and important nowadays.
Get your WILDEST FACEMASKS and LOUDEST NOISEMAKERS ready and join us for online Megillah reading and festivities.
Megillah reading will be followed by entertainment including an animated learning about Mishloach Manot, and a presentation of the Wide World of Hamentaschen (yummm!) by Ora Major.
Check your bulletin for Zoom details, or email
info@kscalgary.org


Shabbat In-Person Services are Currently SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Covid Update For Houses of Worship From Alberta Government

Dear Faith Leaders and Stakeholders
For the most up to date public health measures in Alberta, please visit: the Alberta government website listed below.
Kind regards,
Office of the Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women
Classification: Public
Alberta Covid-19 website update
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Click here for Shabbat candle lighting times.

*Weekly ON-LINE Saturday Havdalah Service Commences*
 @ 7:30 PM
THE REAL SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE

Saturday evening Motzei Shabbat, Kehilat Shalom will hold a weekly online Havdalah service and program to keep us connected and inspired. Service start at 7:30pm, followed by a program of interest to our members.



Thank again to Ora Major for taking the initiative to work with Kehilat members to develop our Saturday evening programs. If you have ideas for an upcoming Saturday evening program, or would like to host/facilitate one, please contact Ora Major (oramaj@telus.net) or Rabbi Leonard Cohen (leonardcohen@gmail.com) either directly, or through congregation’s email at info@kscalgary.org.

The Zoom link for this service is: in your bulletin, or email info@kscalgary.org to get the link.

Rabbi Cohen's Shabbat Messages, when there is no in-person service,can be found on our Blog Page here.​
Please join us for Community Shabbat Services, led by Rabbi Leonard Cohen, at the Calgary JCC, 1607 - 90th Avenue SW.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

MEMBERSHIP
Kehilat Shalom's Membership is September 1 - August 31

To ensure High Holiday seating arrangements Renew your Membership
(Adult $600, Student $180) or Join the Kehila

Purim Program (see below)
OTHER EVENTS

Sundays at 6:30 PM Online!*
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​​Join us as we continue our weekly learning of the first sedra of the Talmud, Masechet Brachot. Our sessions have a new day & time, starting this Sunday, Feb. 21 st. It now takes place weekly on Sunday at 6:30pm Calgary time (8:30pm EST). It is a lively discussion around all matters. The session is suitable for anyone from beginners to advanced learners. Electronic text is provided in Hebrew and English.​ The link to online class will be in your bulletin.

Email info@kscalgary.org if want more information on being part of the class, or consult the latest bulletin  for how to join meeting.​

*Member News &
​Prayers for Others ​*


We ask congregation members to share any of the following information with us, to include in our weekly bulletin:
▪Yahrzeit announcements
▪Mi Sheberach - People to make prayers for health
▪Member announcements (Birthdays, Life-cycle events, Family announcements)

Please refer to weekly Bulletin for current announcements
 
​Please email us at info@kscalgary.org with any Yahrzeit, Mi Sheberach (prayers for health), Birthday, Life-Cycle or Important Event announcements.

*Yahrzeit Project/Database*


Kehilat Shalom is currently compiling a database of Yahrzeit remembrances. You can wait until we go online, or
Please contact us at info@kscalgary.org with the names and yahrzeit dates of relatives and others whom you would like us to have on file. We intend to use this in future to notify members and others of remembrance dates throughout the year. 

Please include the following information:
Member first and last name, & name in Hebrew, 
Member Email
  • Name of Loved One (English)
  • Name of Loved One (Hebrew) 
  • Relationship of Loved One to You
  • Year of Passing
  • Day of Passing
  • Month of Passing
  • After Sunset? Yes or No
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Upcoming Kiddushim!


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​To make a payment or donation, ​Click Here
or call numbers below


Phone (403) 613-1848
​ OR (403) 837-9060
Leave your phone number, so that we can call you back for the credit card information, your name, and how many tickets you would like.


Membership, Kiddush, Tribute cards, or Bar/Bat-Mitzvah Program Info

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Bnai Mitzvah Program

Kehilat Shalom is offering free group Bnai Mitzvah lessons included with an adult membership, to be running on Tuesdays, starting on January 9th, through to June 12th. Contact info@kscalgary.org for more information.
Mindful of the wisdom of the past, accepting and respecting where we are at the present, together contributing to the creation of a better Jewish future, through community, study, prayer and song.
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Through your participation, membership and generosity we can be a Kehilah ...
  • that is dedicated to meeting the spiritual, intellectual, social and cultural needs of our congregants;
  • that is enriched and sustained both personally and as an institution by the knowledge, experience, dedication and compassion of our board, executive, Rabbi and Cantor;
  • that not only respects but thrives on the diverse backgrounds and traditions of its worshipers;
  • of individuals that join together for worship, study and in Mitzvot;
  • that provides a sense of comfort and community;
  • committed to the tenets and ideals of Classical Judaism by strengthening individual and shared connections to G-d and community.
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