Here are some recent announcements of upcoming events or of community news. Note that we strive to keep our Calendar of Events up to date - look there for upcoming activities.

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Our rabbi is R' Laura Duhan Kaplan. The rabbi is available for appointments at Or Shalom on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons. Please phone her at 604-872-1614 or email her at reblaura@orshalom.ca

Reb Laura writes a weekly "Taste of Torah". These short pieces, drawn from her thoughts or the thoughts of her teachers, are circulated on our email list and printed in our weekly bulletin. They are collected here for you to read and think about.

Reb Laura has compiled her articles and lectures on a wide range of topics in a website of her writings.

December 1, 2011 - Jacob Haas has joined Or Shalom as our new Program Director. From Jacob:

Dear Or Shalom Community,

My name is Jacob Haas and I am very excited to be the new program manager for your shul. I was born in Portland, Oregon - I have lived in England, Idaho, New York - and I moved to Vancouver in 2007.

Professionally, I hold bachelors degrees in political economy and education, and have worked at Camp Solomon Schechter and the BI. Currently I live at Moishe House creating programs for young adults and teach at TAG Jewish teen program.

In my personal life I enjoy running, rock climbing, camping and hiking, and pretty much anything else in the outdoors. I am also interested in politics, Judaism, and reading. If you have any great program ideas or would like my help with current programs, please get in touch with me (programs@orshalom.ca).

Shalom,

Jacob

Annual Kol Nidre Speech by Or Shalom Co-Chairs Adele Ritch and Laura Rosenthal. Read on as our fearless Co-Chairs review Or Shalom’s 5771 highlights and offer a glimpse into what’s coming up in 5772 (2011/2012).

News from our Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) Committee

Those who are learning about Judaism and themselves - whether already Jewish or not - may be interested in Reb Laura's 15-session course on Exploring Judaism which will be offered in the 2010/2011 year.

We have a new siddur!! Come explore the text and teachings of a realistic approach to the Divine in our lives!

Our email list information and posting guidelines have been updated.

Thinking about Bar or Bat Mitzvah? Here is a guide to an Or Shalom Bar(t) Mitzvah, as well as a description of our B'Yachad program, And we have a list of upcoming bnai mitzvah ceremonies so you'll know who is when.

This isn't new, but maybe you are. If you wonder about some the history of Or Shalom or about some of the things you see about you in our building, then you can read about our treasures and their stories.

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