Rabbi's Messages

on Sunday, 22 June 2014.

RABBI'S MESSAGE FOR JULY 2014

There is an old saying: “Sometimes the High Holy Days come late and sometimes they come early, but they never come on time.” It seems that no matter when the Holidays arrive, we’re never quite ready for them. As we enter the summer, it is a good moment to recognize that the High Holy Days are just around the corner. Here at Kol Ami, the program year is just ending and we are already in full planning mode for 5775.
We have accomplished a great deal as a congregation this year. In Torah Study, we completed the book of Samuel and moved on to Kings. Our Rock Shabbat service brought new faces, new life, and new excitement to the bima. We are nearing the end of our Torah restoration process. We’ve honoured Dawn Bernstein and welcomed Rachelle Shubert. And our Religious School students have been gaining Hebrew skills, learning about history and holidays, and infusing their Judaism with joy. 
All of these things are exciting in and of themselves, but what makes them most exciting is that we do them TOGETHER. By coming to shul week in and week out, we have forged incredible relationships and built community with one another. I’m glad I got to read the book of Samuel, but I’m especially glad I got to read the book of Samuel with all of YOU.
As we begin a new year, the time has come for us to share this remarkable community with others. The relationships, the learning, the music, the joy we share here are just too good to keep to ourselves! If you have friends or family who are in search of a Jewish community, or a Religious School, or just a place to spend the High Holy Days, let them know about Kol Ami. They are welcome to contact the office at admin@kolami.ca or 905-709-2620, or they can call me directly.
The High Holy Days may come late this year, but it is never too early to celebrate everything that we have at Kol Ami. Thank you for a great year, and I’m looking forward to seeing you over the summer. 
L’shalom,
Rabbi Micah Streiffer