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Simhat Bat (Baby Naming), Joyous FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICES & Special Kiddush

TONIGHT! Friday, August 22
7pm doors open, 7:15 services start
@ The Kiever Synagogue – 25 Bellevue Ave.
 
You're invited to end the week and bring in Shabbat with soulful, song-filled services, in which everyone can participate. 

During services, we’ll warmly welcome Shana Albo and Erik Jorgensen’s newborn daughter into the community and covenant with a short simhat bat ceremony, at which she’ll be given her Hebrew name.  Please join us for this joyous occasion!
 
In celebration of their daughter’s birth, Erik and Shana will sponsor a special kiddush (snacks & schmoozing).  (No need to bring snacks to share this week.)
 
We need a minyan of 10 women + 10 men to start the ma`ariv service, so please try to come on time.  Both women and men lead services and there is a low partition between women's and men's seating; children are welcome on both sides.

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Makom FAMILIES: Shabbat Crafts & Games in the Park

This Saturday, August 23
4-6pm
@ Margaret Fairley Park – 100 Brunswick Ave. & Ulster St.
 
Join other families for a fun and social Shabbat afternoon in the park.
 
4-5pm   Free play in the park
5-6         Group games, a story & Shabbat crafts
 
If your older child (10 years or older) would like to help organize games for the younger kids, please contact Jen.

RSVPs appreciated.  In the event of rain, the program will be postponed.

Free to bring friends and help spread the word!

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Makom @ ASHKENAZ FESTIVAL

Sunday, Aug. 31 & Monday, Sept. 1
@ Harbourfront Centre – 235 Queens Quay W.
 
Don’t miss one of the largest festivals of global Jewish music and culture, right in our own backyard: the Ashkenaz Festival!  While you’re there, participate in Makom’s programs for all ages in the Community Tent (details below) and come say hi at our booth in the Marketplace and enjoy some apples 'n honey for a sweet New Year.
 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!  We need friendly folks to tell others about Makom at our Marketplace booth.  Please email Aharon to sign up for an hour on Sunday or Monday, 12-6pm.
 
What Do You Wish for the New Year? Creative Programs for All Ages with Makom
Sunday & Monday, 1-3pm @ Community Tent
Deepen your Rosh Hashanah through hands-on activities with Jen and Rabbi Aaron.
1-2pm   All Ages: Create a family or personal scrapbook of wishes for 5775. 
2-3pm   Kids: Make your own apple plate and honey bowl. 
2-3pm   Adults: learn about symbolic Rosh Hashanah food traditions and discuss how we express our hopes.

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ROSH HASHANAH + YOM KIPPUR with Makom!

September 25-26 & Oct. 3-4
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Join us for soulful and song-filled High Holiday services, along with chanting, meditation, kids' programming, and full childcare!  We’ll be gathering in beautiful Hart House for Rosh Hashanah (Sept. 25-26) and Emmanuel College for Yom Kippur (Oct. 3-4) to meet the Yamim Nora’im as a community with joy and awe.  We hope you’ll be there!
 
Reserve your seat now by making a tax-deductible donation to Makom for your ticket.  Register by Aug. 29 and save $25 per full ticket! 
 
Tickets sales help cover the costs of putting on High Holiday services.  That said, we don't want anyone to be unable to attend services due to financial constraints. If the cost of tickets is financially prohibitive, please speak with Rabbi Aaron (416-546-6043) in confidence before purchasing tickets and do so before prices go up after Aug. 22.
 
Please see here for details and contact us if you have any questions.

We need your help with important volunteer roles!  Please let us know how you can help.

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Ha-Bimah (The Stage) – Hebrew Theatre Workshop for TEENS

Weekly sessions start Fall 2014

Love Acting?  Speak Hebrew?

Makom presents Ha-Bimah, a youth theatre program in Hebrew.  Play improv games, learn acting techniques, and perform a complete play – all in Hebrew! 
 
For students in grades 7-12: day-school graduates, native Hebrew speakers, anyone comfortable playing and performing in mid-level Hebrew.  A fun, full-year, weekly program starting downtown in Fall 2014.
 
Interested?  Contact Jen.