Congregational Conversation No. 1 Announcement, October 2014

Shaarey Zedek Synagogue is a centre for Conservative Judaism
that welcomes the community to experience spiritual growth,
continuing education and the enrichment of lifecycle events.
October 21, 2014
Congregation
Shaarey
Zedek
SENIOR RABBI
Alan Green
CHAZZAN
Aníbal Mass
CANTOR EMERITUS
Rabbi Louis Berkal z”l
SHAMMES
Bill Weissmann
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Ian Staniloff
PRESIDENT
Dr. Brent Schacter
VICE PRESIDENT
Uri Kraut
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Dr. Bonnie Cham
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Amy Karlinsky
Joel Lazer
Howard Morry
Anita Neville
Hart Pollack
Stuart Pudavick
Syd Thompson
Lorne Weiss
SISTERHOOD REPRESENTATIVE
Louise Raber
LIVING PAST PRESIDENTS
Judge Charles Rubin
Jack Neaman
Greg Brodsky QC
Easton Lexier
Evelyn Hecht
David Greenberg
Charles Golfman
Brian Pauls
Samuel Wilder QC
David Gisser
Dr. Edward A. Lyons OC
Justice Perry Schulman
Judge Rocky Pollack
Rick Lee
Saul Greenberg
Dr. Eric H. Ellis
Dr. Bonnie Cham
Dear Shaarey Zedek Members,
You are invited to a special meeting of the Shaarey Zedek congregation on
Wednesday, October 29th at 7:00 PM in the Auditorium. The purpose of the
meeting, for Shaarey Zedek members, is to share information and gather feedback
from congregants.
Some of you will have read my message in the recent Shofar and heard my comments
from the Bimah over the recent High Holy Days. These messages are available by
clicking the following links. You can also obtain a hard copy from the shul office.
- Shofar Article September 2014 (PDF)
- Kol Nidre Talk, October 2014 (PDF)
On October 29th, you will hear from Board Members about recent discussions pertaining
to our meetings with the Etz Chayim, as well as the Asper Jewish Community Campus
and the theme of sustainability of Conservative Judaism in Winnipeg.
Following the presentations, congregants will be asked to participate in round table
discussions. An interim report was created which outlines where we currently are in some
of these discussions, which can be reviewed by clicking here (PDF). We are hoping you
will read this report prior to attending. Your presence at the meeting will help guide this
process.
We also anticipate that not everyone will be able to make it to the October 29th
meeting. A second meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, November 20th at 6:30
to 7:30 PM (prior to the AGM). Again, the purpose is to share up-to-date information,
and get congregational feedback.
To RSVP for the October 29th meeting, please contact Clare Whiteman at
204-452-3711 or [email protected]. You may also contact Ian Staniloff,
Executive Director, at [email protected]. Your response will help us better plan
for this event.
Thank you in advance for your participation!
Brent Schacter,
President
561 Wellington Crescent Winnipeg MB R3M 0A6 te 204 452 3711 fx 204 474 1184 [email protected] www.shaareyzedek.mb.ca