In Support of Israel
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Dear Beit Rayim Family and Friends,
Since October 7, 2023, our lives have changed. The loss of lives resulting from the barbaric attacks of our enemies has jolted our entire Jewish community into a new reality. The biased media reporting of the subsequent events has made matters worse, painting Israel and the Jewish diaspora as the aggressors.
We are now grappling with our emotions of anxiety, depression and anger. Despite these challenges, we (Israel and the Jewish Diaspora) are rallying back and will overcome this adversity… as we have done before throughout our history.
It is at this precise time Beit Rayim members must come together to show our support and pride for Israel. The time is NOW, for us to challenge and enlighten the media and politicians to understand the facts of Israel’s resolution to defend itself.
Our newly formed Israel & Jewish Advocacy Team has been active in representing the Beit Rayim community at various events and lobbying politicians to promote the facts and dispel the lies being spewed out by various media outlets.
As a community, Beit Rayim stands strong and steadfast in solidarity with our brothers and sisters, family and friends, and all the people of Israel.
At every Shabbat service we recite the prayer for the Israeli Soldiers. We pray for the safety and security of the hostages and the IDF. Nearing the end of service we sing the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.
Israel and the entire Jewish nation are at the forefront of our minds and hearts.
Am Yisrael Chai! Irv Siegel
Charles Ticker President
Israel & Jewish Advocacy Team Leader Beit Rayim Synagogue & School
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Rabbi Dr. Rachael Turkienicz
Beit Rayim Synagogue and School is proud to have Rabbi Dr. Rachael Turkienicz as our Senior Rabbi.
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The Stern Family Yahrzeit Memorial
Many people want a loved one to be remembered in perpetuity.
Honour your loved one with a digital memorial yahrzeit plaque for a one-time donation of $180 to be listed on The Stern Family Yahrzeit Memorial.
This beautiful tribute to our personal histories will be in our Sanctuary each Shabbat, displaying digital plaques for the weekly yahrzeits. On the High Holy Days and Yizkor services, member yahrzeits will scroll continuously for all to see.
For more information, to purchase your listings, and to view and search the digital yahrzeits CLICK HERE
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As featured on the CJN Daily Podcast:
May their memory never buffer: Synagogue yahrzeit memorials are going digital
Fri, 31 January 2025
2 Shevat 5785
Without our volunteers, this initiative would simply not have happened.
Approximately 4-5 volunteers are needed each week. We start Thursday mornings at 8:30am at E.J. Sand Public School located at 150 Henderson Avenue in Thornhill
Click for more information and to sign up to volunteer or donate.
We’re counting on you to start a team on behalf of your organization. Start fundraising. And help make Coldest Night of the Year 2025 the most successful one yet!
Register here to start your own Coldest Night of the Year team!
Host a low-key Jewish gathering with 2-10 other families, and we’ll cover the costs up to $100. Learn more here.
Olive Branch Kosher Grocery: This new store located in the Promenade Mall is now open. If you use their loyalty program, a portion of your purchase will be donated by Olive Branch to Beit Rayim Synagogue as part of their new Checkout For Change initiative!
Just download the app and choose Beit Rayim as the non-profit of choice.
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