25th Anniversary special issue - Shir Tikvah

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B’NEI MITZVAHLeft: Eli Cooper at his Bar Mitzvah in2008. Below: Rabbi Latz blesses JoanCorbett Blinkinoff at the Adult B’neiMitzvah ceremony in 2012.Our inclusive ritual life makes for joyousLeft: RabbiOffner with EllenDinerstein at herBat Mitzvah in1993. Right: RabbiOffner blessesSadie Funk in 1998.BIRTHS“My favorite moment from both of my sons’ Bar Mitzvahs is the private moment in frontof the ark as a family with Rabbi Latz in quiet whispers with meaningful words. Such apowerful, intimate moment.” Jen Lewin12 | Shir Tikvah
שמחהCELEBRATIONS (SIMCHAS) together.Miriam Weinstein and Amy Ollendorf stand under the chuppah at theirwedding, with their daughters Rhea and Vita in 2004.WEDDINGSAbove: Jane Binder and Larry Silber hang amezuzah with baby Emily.?Did You Know?The B’nei Mitzvah class of5775/2014-2015 has a record of 28students enrolled.Shir Tikvah’s first Adult B’neiMitzvah class was in 2000.Michael Simon and Rabbi Michael Latz walk down the aisle with their daughters Noaand Liat at their 2012 wedding in Toronto.CONVERSIONSIn a welcoming response toincreasing numbers of adultschoosing to explore Judaism andthe possibility of conversion, ShirTikvah began the Derekh programin 2012 with grant support from theUnion for Reform Judaism. Derekh,which means “journey,” providessocial and educational supportfor participants new to creating aJewish life.“The conversion to Judaism is anexciting, challenging and spirituallyawakening derekh. But it can alsobe a lonely journey. It’s just youand God. In the Derekh group youinteract with others on their ownpaths to Judaism. You can shareyour feelings, fears and revelations.Sometimes you learn somethingyou can use, and sometimes yoursharing helps someone else.”Tony Nowickeshirtikvah.net | 25 th Anniversary
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