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

Please note, that we have temporarily suspended services at the Calgary JCC.

The board is 'meeting' virtually to continue to provide for the needs of our members.

Click here for Shabbat candle lighting times.

Rabbi Cohen's Shabbat Messages can be found on our Blog Page here.​

ANNOUNCEMENTS

17th of Tammuz

Today, Thursday July 9, 2020, marks the Fast of the 17th of Tamuz, a day that commemorates multiple tragedies in Jewish history. The day is also the start of a three-week period of collective mourning culminating in Tisha B'Av. (Fast begins 2:21am; fast ends 10:35pm.)









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​Mark your calendars​
Tisha B’Av - Megilat Eicha reading 
Wednesday, July 29  9:30 PM
Location TBA

Tisha B’Av is the saddest day of the Jewish calendar, where we commemorate the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash and numerous other tragedies of our history. We mark the date with a 25-hour fast, and a reading of Eicha (Lamentations) in the traditional plaintive chant, as we sit as mourners on the ground or low chairs.
We will look to hold the service in-person outdoors (weather permitting). Further details will be forthcoming.​

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High Holidays
2020/5781 - starting Sept. 18

Kehilat Shalom Calgary wishes to advise its members, and the Jewish community of Calgary, that it intends to hold this year’s High Holiday services in-person. This decision to come together physically for the High Holidays was made after careful consideration by the Kehilat Shalom Board of Directors. The congregation is currently preparing plans to conduct its services in such a manner as to prevent potential transmission of COVID-19.
We shall adhere to best practices and reasonable precautions to make such services feasible. This may entail specific congregational requirements (e.g., related to physical distanacing and use of facemasks or shields), as well as changes to the structure, duration, and location of services. All such considerations are subject to government regulations and public health measures. We will continue to keep you apprised of our High Holiday service plans, and all related developments.
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​Rabbi's message for Shabbat Beha'alotecha June 12-13 5780

Rabbi’s message for Shabbat Naso 5780 - June 5-6, 2020

Rabbi’s message for Shabbat May 30, 2020 – Shabbat Shavuot 2020

​Rabbi’s message for May 22, 2020 - Shabbat Bamidbar 5780

​Rabbi’s message for May 15, 2020 - Shabbat Behar-Bekhukotai 5780
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​​Rabbi’s message for May 8, 2020 - Shabbat Emor 5780
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Rabbi's Message for Shabbat Aharei Mot-Kedoshim 5780- May 1, 2020
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UPCOMING EVENTS

​*​Text Study Class- Mondays at 2:00 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 each Monday at 2:00pm include lively discussion around all matters. The session is suitable for anyone from beginners to advanced learners. Electronic text is provided in Hebrew and English.​

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 email each week:
▪Yahrzeit announcements
▪Mi Sheberach - People to make prayers for health
▪Member announcements (Birthdays, Life-cycle events, Family announcements)

This week we share the following announcements:
Mi Sheberakh (Prayers for Health)
▪· Shirley Goldberg
▪· Sharon bat Lily
▪· Sharon Bracha bat Bayla Rivka
▪· Harav Roni David Zisha Ha-Kohen ben Hinda Aliza
▪· Chaya Sara bat Ita Sluva

Members' & Friends' Announcements
- Best wishes for steady recovery to Sahbra Markus.
- Wishes for a safe journey home from India for Eta Avra bat Nessa Luba
- Yom Huledet Sameach / Happy Birthday
to Gabriel ben Nathaniel (Moll) who turns 15 on July 13.

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

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​*​Friday Oneg Shabbat Celebration (online)*

Join together in welcoming Shabbat with song, Tefilah and online gathering with friends. Kehilat Shalom’s Oneg Shabbats take place every second Friday afternoon.  SEE BELOW

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

July 3

July 17

July 31

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Shabbat Services
Saturday, 9:30 AM
Calgary Jewish Community Centre

Please join us for Community Shabbat Services, led by Rabbi Leonard Cohen, at the Calgary JCC, 1607 - 90th Avenue SW.

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Upcoming Kiddushim!

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Click here for Shabbat candle lighting times.

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

Phone (403) 613-1848
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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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Renew your Membership
(Adult $600, Student $180) or Join the Kehila

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.

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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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