I Have A Dream: Jewish Heritage School Program
Am Shalom Congregation in Barrie, Ontario, is thrilled to announce that they will be offering no-fee Jewish Heritage education classes commencing in September 2022 for children aged 4-13. This initiative is a first ever for the region and will be offered to all Jewish children in the Barrie, Innisfil and Simcoe community for members of the Synagogue.
Rabbi Audrey Kaufman, spiritual Leader of the congregation explained, “Last fall, I suddenly woke in the middle of the night with a dream – actually an epiphany – that our beloved Am Shalom Congregation was offering free Jewish education…the days of charging fees for our students had come to an end! When I awoke in the morning and recalled my dream, I thought….why not? We can make it happen!”
With the generous support of donors, the program has become a reality. “Taught by professional Jewish educators, this educational program will provide students an opportunity to embrace their history as they move forward into their future as Canadian Jewish citizens,” explained the Rabbi. To encourage attendance a deposit is required to register which will be refunded after students attend a minimum of 70% of the classes.
By participating in the program, students receive a well-rounded education, understanding and appreciation of Reform Judaism that will help prepare them for and continue well after their Bar/Bat Mitzvahs.More
In Person Shabbat Services Resume
We are once again holding in-person Shabbat services. See our calendar for dates and times.
To attend in-person services you must be fully vaccinated (children under 5 excepted), use of masks and social distancing will continue to be followed to ensure the safety of all our members.
Alternatively, those who wish may of course still join us over Zoom. Contact the office or sign up for our weekly Newsletter below for the zoom link.
