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Israelity, by Israel21C
As you know, there is so much more to Israel beyond the conflict and negativity portrayed by the majority of Western media. Israelity offers a refreshingly positive insight into many other aspects of Israel.

You'll find this newsfeed in the left column, below the synagogue Upcoming Events box.

Israel National News
A very comprehensive news network, in Hebrew, Russian, and English. If it has to do with Israel, you'll find it on INN.

You'll find this newsfeed at the top of the right column.

The Jerusalem Post
The English mainstay of Israel, this comprehensive daily covers all the major issues and is rich in Op-Eds and sections on broader Israeli life.

You'll find this newsfeed in the right column, following the Haaretz feed.

Healthy Jewish (Kosher) Eating
No Jewish website (or gathering) is complete without mention (or presence) of food! In keeping with our more "shmaltz-free" times, we have chosen the healthier side of the gastronomic spectrum, complete with interesting articles and insights. And of course, recipes.

You'll find this newsfeed in the right column, following the Jerusalem Post feed.

Beth Isaiah Newsletter

Keep up-to-date on synagogue-related news, including events, services, classes, high holiday information, member passings, and other pertinent items (such as where to get kosher wine in the city!).

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1. Shabbat – Please join us for Shabbat service. We have done well during the summer to keep the service. Enjoy the Kiddush following the service.

2. Kiddush – Kiddush Fund

We encourage you to share with us your Simcha, such as a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, wedding anniversary or birthday of your children or grandchildren. The Kiddush also adds “bonding” to the community because you can chat and schmooze with your old friends or meet new ones.

A few weeks ago Judith Rosenberg prepared a nice and tasty Kiddush on the Yahrtzeit (memorial day) of her late father Max Rosenberg.

Bertha and Isidor Weisz will host their annual Kiddush just before Rosh Hashana on September 12 to celebrate birthdays and their anniversary.

Avraham Mishkin, a new member, will be giving a Kiddush on Shabbat Shuva, September 26.

To schedule a Kiddush or to donate to the Kiddush Fund, please contact either Cynthia Flesher at 519-824-6092 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Techiya Fisher at 519-265-2592 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

3. Wine – LCBO store on Scottsdale and Stone Rd. is stocking a variety of Kosher wine. They are going to display the wine on a special section.

Please buy there so they will see that there is a demand and will keep the variety also after the Holidays.

If you have a request for a specific item, let me know and they will try to bring it in.

4. If any of you, ladies, wish to bake her own Challa the easy way, call Techiya Fisher 519-265-1591 and she will bring the frozen Challa from Toronto.

5. Calendars – You can get the new calendars, courtesy of Israel’s Judaica in Toronto from Avraham Fisher 1-519-2651591