NEW COURSE: A WORK OF HEART
The JRCC’s Rosh Chodesh society begins a new course on prayer, “A Work of Heart - Between Me and G‑d: How Jewish Prayer Unites Heaven and Earth.” The course explores the goal of prayer, how is it done, and why ancient and formal rituals are relevant to us nowadays. The course delves into the Jewish prayer book, the prayer services, and the synagogue exposing the beating and beautiful heart of prayer that breathes within. It reveals prayer as an art and an opportunity, a means of human-to-G‑d bonding, a journey of self-discovery, a perspective changer, and an exercise in self-empowerment. The course is running at the JRCC branches in East Thornhill, West Thornhill and Woodbridge. Contact the branches for more details.
ISRAEL – THE INNER DIMENSION
The JRCC Rockford hosted an informative and thoughtprovoking 
seminar on various topics related to the Land of Israel. Lead by renowned teacher Rabbi M. M. Gitik, the serous of lectures explored topics such as the past, present and future of Israel, as well as the Torah’s view of Israel. The dynamic lectures were followed by an engaging question and answer session that gave participant the opportunity to clarify topics covered in the lectures and also address other related issues.
WOMEN’S TRIP TO THE REBBE
On November 10-11, several women from the community enjoyed an an uplifting journey of inspiration and connection to the Rebbe, traveling to Brookly, New York together. Participants prayed in 770, the Rebbe’s shul, visited his personal study, his library, his home and the Ohel. They also took in some lively lectures and gatherings, toured an art gallery, enjoyed local shops and tasted NY kosher cuisine. It was a short but intensive and engaging experience full of inspiration.
