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 […]
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. […]
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’s visit and the refreshments […]
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 can’t begin to tell you what an honour and mitzvah it […]
Purim 5771
What an amazing Purim we had this year! There are so many people to thank. Firstly, although we have already thanked you, Miriam and Josey, we didn’t actually know what we were thanking for until we saw those unbelievable bags that came. They were stunning. So many people mentioned how happy they were to be […]
