Last Thursday Rabbi Ken Spiro spoke to one of the largest groups ever at Westmount – over 100 people. The presentation of Biblical prophecies was vintage Spiro – involving, interesting and witty. What was particularly gratifying was the large percentage of non-Westmount attendees. Thanks very much to the Silversteins for sponsoring Rabbi Spiro’s visit and the refreshments […]
Last Shabbos morning, the new father/son minyan program got off to a great start. It was profoundly moving to look into Rooms 213 and 214 and see over 40 fathers and sons hunched over the desks learning with each other. The sounds of Torah signified the ontinuation of the tradition of fathers and sons learning […]
This past Shabbos, Sergeant Benjamin Anthony, a reservist with the IDF, spoke very movingly about life in the IDF and the importance of connecting Jews in Israel and outside of Israel. By all accounts, his presentations were exceptional. Special thanks to the Moses family for sponsoring his visit. Special Yasher Koach to all those who […]
On Wednesday, one of the most meaningful events in Westmount’s history was held ‐ the Grand Siyum for the various men’s shiurim that the Rabbi has led over the past year. It was fitting that the event, featuring a delicious meal prepared by the Durbachs, was held in the Bais Hemdrash where so many hours […]
By all accounts, the Westmount Father and Son Buffalo Shabbaton was a huge success. Following is the report provided by our fearless youth leader, Oren Dishy. “Last weekend 50 fathers and sons from Westmount Shul spent a Shabbos weekend in Buffalo. It was an amazing trip with a great group of fun, cool and easy-going […]
