Under the Stars 2
Last week, the women of Westmount had their second annual talent show. Organizer and main source of energy behind the show, Liora Openheimer, submitted the following report:
It was greatly appreciated that so many Westmounters came out this year to see the talents of local Thornhill ladies. A special thank you must go out to Leanne Goodman and her [...]
Rabbi Yagen at Westmount
Last weekend we had one of our most successful Shabbatons ever. Rabbi Yaakov Yagen enthralled us with powerful stories and messages, especially about Shavuos. On Friday night, we had over 140 come for a Shabbos meal, including a group from the NCSY Earn ‘n Learn program. This was the most we have ever fit into Disera for a meal. The ruach and gre [...]
Lag Ba’Omer 5771
In years gone by, one of the highlights of the Westmount year was the annual Lag Ba’omer celebration at the King City home of Jackie & Larry Garber. The setting was perfect - with a lake and trees all to ourselves. But since King City Garber-style is no more, we needed to find another venue.
The challenge was given to our fearless Youth Dire [...]
Rabbi Ken Spiro
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 [...]
LINK Yad Chesed
The following is from Larry and Miriam Deverett.
Dear Westmount Community,
We use our words carefully, but we must say that on Purim we were “blown away” by the level of generousity and support that the Westmount members gave to LINK Yad Chesed.
We [...]
Purim 5771
