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New course explores the origins and evolution of Jewish tradition

Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 12:38 AM

Beginning this May, the Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) will present Judaism Decoded: The Origins and Evolution of Jewish Tradition, a new six-week spring course which will uncover the unique formula that has sustained Jewish tradition for millennia.

With the world changing at a rapid pace, Judaism Decoded tackles the intricate questions of whether rabbis can unilaterally change Torah, and how Jewish tradition reacts to new circumstances and modern-day dilemmas.

“Judaism encourages us to question,” adds Rabbi Shmuly Altein, the local JLI instructor in Winnipeg. “Torah law is built on a complex source code, and we’re going to examine it in detail. But we’re going to reach back even further: How do we even… Read More »

Camp Gan Israel

Monday, April 27, 2015 - 5:21 PM

Registration is now open for Gan Israel summer camp. Don't miss the 10% earlybird discount. To register your child and for more information, please click here. *New* Lunch Option Available.

Lag Ba'Omer Community BBQ

Monday, April 27, 2015 - 4:04 PM

•Location Change•

Due to the adverse weather forcast we will be celebrating Lag Baomer inside the Jewish Learning Centre on Thursday afternoon, May 7th from 4:30 - 6:30 PM, Our Lag Ba'Omer Family BBQ is an annual favorite featuring entertainment, family game, "indoor bonfire", music, warmth, and community!

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Mazal tov, it's a boy!

Sunday, April 26, 2015 - 11:31 PM

Mazal tov to the Altein's on the birth of their (grand)son! The Bris ceremony will be held at 11:30 am on Sunday, May 3, 2015, at the Jewish Learning Centre. May we share many happy occasions together!

World-renowned speaker Mrs. Rivkah Slonim to speak in Winnipeg at Kosher Night Out

Thursday, April 23, 2015 - 10:41 AM

International renowned speaker and author Mrs. Rivkah Slonim will be in Winnipeg on Monday, May 18, 2015, to offer a fast paced, honest, contemporary look at Mikvah; one of Judaism's most central --yet widely misunderstood-- Biblical commandments. Discover the spiritual, metaphysical, physiological and practical aspects of intimacy from a Jewish perspective and what it means to connect at this deepest of levels.

The lecture will be followed by a Q&A session, book signing, and a delicious buffet of Sushi & Wine.

Mrs. Rivkah Slonim is the education director at the Rohr Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life and a lecturer on Jewish Medical Ethics at Binghamton University. A self-described "Chassidic Feminist", she lectures… Read More »

Kids in the Kosher Kitchen

Wednesday, April 1, 2015 - 4:37 PM

At 'Kids in the Kosher Kitchen', children in Kindergarten through Grade 3 are invited to enhance their culinary skills and discover the joy of Kosher cooking.

Join us on Sunday April 26th from 10:30-12:00 as we as we learn the art of baking and decorating mini cakes while we discover the meaning of a Jewish Birthday..

Click Here for more information on Kids in the Kosher Kitchen and to register.