Join Dr. Elbaze as she leads us in the beautiful and little-known ritual of the Tu B’Shevat seder. What’s this about a seder with no plagues? No matzah? No gefilte fish? It's true! The New Year of the Trees evolved from an agricultural festival that marked the start of the growing season in Israel. Today, […]
Let’s welcome back Dr. Rena Secter Elbaze for our first Shabbaton weekend of 2025! The multi-talented Dr. Elbaze serves a lay leader as well as Executive Director of Winnipeg’s most historic synagogue, Shaarey Zedek. A leading voice in the study of Jewish wisdom in a contemporary world, her services promise to be as insightful as […]
Holiday traditions: Lighting the menorah in the window each night Gathering with family and friends Indulging in latkes and sufganiyot Spinning the dreidel and winning all the gelt and, perhaps the most honoured tradition of all (at least in some cities), Eating Chinese food on Christmas Eve You’re warmly invited to the 3rd annual holiday […]