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

"THE REAL SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE"

Havdalah & Saturday evening program
Saturdays 7:30pm (Online)​


Join us Saturday evenings at 7:30pm as we begin our second year of this much-enjoyed program. The Real Saturday Night Live begins with an online Havdalah service followed by a program of topical interest, presented by members and friends of Kehilat Shalom.

Saturday, January 15, 2022
Presenter: David Craimer
"FORGET ABOUT THE TREES AND THE BEES, WHAT ABOUT THE BIRDS?”
​Join us for Havdalah services & evening program. Admission is free and open to all.
In honour of Tu Bishvat , the New Year for the Trees, David Craimer will be leading a presentation about the birds of Israel. Join us for this informative, lively session celebrating the land of Israel and its natural splendor.
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"THE REAL SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE" - Presented by Kehilat Shalom


​Upcoming Saturday evening programs:
January 15, 2022
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Presenter: 

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 (leonardecohen@gmail.com) either directly, or through the congregation email at info@kscalgary.org.

KEHILAT SHALOM CASINO FUNDRAISER
May 25-26, 2022 – Deerfoot Casino 
The Kehila is pleased to announce that it has secured a date of May 25-26, 2022 for a fundraiser at Deerfoot Casino. Yasher Koach to President Sam Fishman for his dedication to planning this event and ensuring its success.
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Shabbat Niggun- MIMKOMCHA and NACHAMU
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1) MIMKOMCHA
We will be singing this song during our Shaharit Kedusha this Shabbat:
The Preview go to the following LInk:
https://soundcloud.com/leonard-e-cohen/mimkomcha(Listen to the song by clicking the orange “play” icon appearing at top of the screen at this URL.)
Lyrics - Hebrew & Transliterated:
מִמְּקוֹמְךָ מַלְכֵּֽנוּ תוֹפִֽיעַ וְתִמְלוֹךְ עָלֵֽינוּ כִּי מְחַכִּים אֲנַחְנוּ לָךְ
מָתַי תִּמְלוֹךְ בְּצִיּוֹן בְּקָרוֹב בְּיָמֵֽינוּ לְעוֹלָם וָעֶד תִּשְׁכּוֹן:
תִּתְגַּדַּל וְתִתְקַדַּשׁ בְּתוֹךְ יְרוּשָׁלַֽיִם עִירְךָ לְדוֹר וָדוֹר וּלְנֵֽצַח נְצָחִים:
וְעֵינֵֽינוּ תִרְאֶֽינָה מַלְכוּתֶֽךָ כַּדָּבָר הָאָמוּר בְּשִׁירֵי עֻזֶּֽךָ עַל יְדֵי דָוִד מְשִֽׁיחַ צִ
Mimkomcha malkeinu tofia v’timlokh aleinu ki mekhakim anakhnu lakh
Matai timlokh b’tziyon b’karov b’yameinu l’olam va’ed tishkon
Titgadal v’titkadash b’toch yerusalayim irkha l’dor vador ul’netzakh netzakhim
V’eineinu tirena malkhutekha kadavar ha’amur b’shirei uzekha al yedei David meshiakh tzidkekha
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2) NACHAMU - SONG OF HEALING“Nachamu” (by Elana Arian), presented by Rabbi Ilana Krygier-Lapides:
The Preview go to the following LInk:
https://soundcloud.com/leonard-e-cohen/nachamu-rabbi-ilana(Listen to the song by clicking the orange “play” icon appearing at top of the screen at this URL.)
Lyrics:
נַחֲמ֥וּ נַחֲמ֖וּ עַמִּ֑י יֹאמַ֖ר אֱ-לֹֽהֵיכֶֽם׃
Nachamu, nachamu ami yomar E-loheichem (2x)
Comfort us, comfort us in our wilderness,
Comfort us as we struggle to take care of one another.
Comfort us, comfort us in our wilderness,
Comfort us as we struggle with this world.

Previous Niggun

Kehilat Shalom is now sharing songs and music for us to learn together! A Niggun is a wordless melody sung with repetition in order to inspire the Jewish soul. You’ll find below a recording by Rabbi Leonard of the “Revelation Niggun” by Joey Weisenberg:
https://soundcloud.com/leonard-e-cohen/revelation-niggun-weisenberg
You can play the song by clicking on the above link, then clicking the orange “play” icon that appears at top of the screen. We will be singing this Niggun at our Shabbat services and Havdalah program this week.
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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 Shabbat Shalom *

SHABBAT MORNING IN-PERSON SERVICES
​ Have RESUMED AT THE JCC– 10:00 AM
​Calgary JCC Auditorium
*Vaccination requirement now in effect"

If you have ANY cold- or flu-like symptoms (e:g., runny nose, sore throat, fever, nausea), please stay home.
​ Mandatory masking, social distancing and proof of vaccination remain in effect. Registration to attend Shabbat Morning is no longer required.

Dear Members and Friends of Kehilat Shalom,

Please note that in accordance with the Calgary Paperny Family JCC’s implementation of the Alberta Restriction Exemption Program, entrants to the JCC are required to present proof of vaccination or medical exemption.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email the congregation at info@kscalgary.org, or phone Rabbi Leonard Cohen at 403-850-0106 or President Sam Fishman at 403-613-1848.

KABBALAT SHABBAT: A TIME OF SONG, JOY AND MINDFULNESS
 Friday, January 28th at 4:00pm Online

RSVP to rockymountainrabbi@gmail.com

Join us for an inclusive, wholehearted service led by “Rocky Mountain Rabbi” Ilana, as we welcome Shabbat with song and spirit, as well as some Jewish learning with Rabbi Leonard.

Our goal is to make this a regularly occurring service, with new and familiar music, readings and more. The program takes place online at the following link:
​ Kabbalat Shabbat of Mindfulness with Rabbi Ilana Kryger-Lapides


​It is with great delight that we have Rabbi Ilana Krygier Lapides joining us this Shabbat. Rabbi Ilana was recently appointed official Chaplain of the Calgary Jewish community. She has graciously agreed to serve as an alternate rabbi to officiate Kehilat Shalom services on Shabbatot where Rabbi Leonard Cohen is away. We are privileged to have such a wonderful, learned resource in our community and to assist us as a congregation. Please join us to welcome her!

Talmud Class
​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, , 20a-b. 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 on Zoom.​
Please join us for Community Shabbat Services, led by Rabbi Leonard Cohen, at the Calgary JCC, 1607 - 90th Avenue SW.
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Rabbi Cohen's Shabbat Messages, when there is no in-person service,can be found on our Blog Page here.​

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

OTHER EVENTS

*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

*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.
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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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