Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom

05/29/2026

05/27/2026

✨ What a night to remember! Our Tikkun Leil Shavuot was filled with music, learning, community, and yes, a very competitive cheesecake contest. 🍰

The evening began with our Shavuot & Confirmation Service, followed by an Ice Cream Social before the stunning world-premiere performances of The Yiddish Book of Ruth, featuring new musical settings by Rona Nadler of poetry by Itsik Manger.

Guests then chose their own adventure: an art workshop inspired by Manger's poetry with Sophia Wolkowicz, or a deep dive into Sarah Hurwitz's Here All Along with Rabbi Grushcow. After the cheesecake contest (the entries were incredible), the learning continued late into the night, and we closed with singing in the midnight hour with Rona Nadler.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this beautiful Shavuot celebration. Chag Sameach! 🌸

05/21/2026

🏒 Four goals. Four games. The Walter Cup is coming home to Montreal! 🏆

Arbah Mi Yodea — who knows four? Rabbi Grushcow does! In honour of winning our wager, we’ve asked Rabbi Mikelberg for a donation to Auberge Shalom, a women's shelter and support centre in Montreal, and an important part of our Jewish community here.

A wonderful way to celebrate a wonderful victory. Victoire pour la Victoire! And Chag sameach from Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom to Temple Israel.

05/21/2026

✨ Meet Our Honourees: Michael & Betty ✨

When Michael and Betty joined our community in 1984, they didn't just become members — they became family. Their sons Jesse, Aren, and Jonas became Bar Mitzvah here, and from that moment, Michael and Betty gave everything: serving on the Board of Trustees, delivering meals to neighbours through Meals on Wheels, and welcoming every new face through our doors.

Decades later, their devotion has taken root in the next generation. Jesse now sits on our Board. His daughter Aria teaches Grade 1 in Torah School. Aren's four sons fill our classrooms. And when Jonas married in Toronto, Rabbi Leigh Lerner made the journey to officiate — because that's what family does.

We can't wait to celebrate them at this year's Gala 2026: Honouring Michael Prupas & Betty Palik & Family. 🕍

05/19/2026

Temple Israel Ottawa, we are glad the
Ottawa Charge rose to the occasion to make the series 2-1. Yasher koach and see you on Wednesday, so Montreal Victoire can bring the Walter Cup home!

A good night for the Ottawa Charge! Attention Montréal Victoire, on arrive !

05/17/2026

Meanwhile, in our wager with Temple Israel Ottawa…

05/15/2026

1. It’s Pharmaprix, not Shoppers, içi au Québec.
2. We won’t need Kleenex - just a broom for a sweep!
3. Ok, the name is Ottawa Charge. You played a good game. But we still won.
Shabbat shalom et à demain!