What: Beth Israel Auxiliary Hosts Annual Bakery and Gift Market

Where:  116 Centre Street, Kingston, Ontario

When: May 26, 2019, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Who: Open to the public

May 26, 2019 - Kingston, Ontario – Beth Israel Synagogue Auxiliary is once again pleased to open their doors and invite the public to the annual bakery and gift market to be held on May 26, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Formerly the Hadassah- Auxiliary Bazaar, this event has taken place yearly for over fifty years and offers delicious baking and purchasable items to delight people of all ages.

Food and items of interest are traditional Jewish baking, i.e., “challah” bread, estate household pieces, vintage and retro clothing, accessories, home-made gift items and much, much more.

“Every year is a new adventure”, says Ellen Turcotte, Past President. “We are always very proud to showcase our synagogue and share our Jewish traditions and culture”, states Turcotte.

The items will be available for purchase over two floors and auxiliary volunteers have been busy baking and preparing for the event for months.

New this year is an hour dedicated to engagement and learning about the Jewish culture. “Ask the Rabbi” will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Rabbi Erin Polansky will be on hand giving tours of the sanctuary and answering questions about Judaism. “Our culture and traditions are not that much different from other faiths and I look forward to sharing information about Judaism and our traditions with those interested in hearing more”, states Rabbi Polansky.

Parking is available on site, on Centre Street.

For more information contact: Ellen Turcotte at 613-532-3716, or Rabbi Polansky at 613-542-5012

About Beth Israel Synagogue, Kingston, Ontario

Documented Jewish presence in Kingston dates from the middle of the 19th century. Early immigrants came to Kingston, via New York, in 1857 and founded the Kingston Orthodox Beth Israel Congregation in 1908. Beth Israel was first located on Queen Street from 1910 until our new Beth Israel Synagogue was built in 1964 at 116 Centre Street. Beth Israel Synagogue celebrated their 100th anniversary in 2010.

Together we rise, we protect and we connect- unified against white supremacism, xenophobia, islamophobia, colonialism, antisemitism, environmental racism, anti-blackness, anti-migrant sentiment and racism in all of it’s forms.  Together we feast, we dance, we sing, we laugh, we share, we rejoice- united by our collective will to create true bonds and relationships of solidarity, fortitude, honesty, integrity, loyalty, understanding and mutuality.

Bring a dish to share (with ingredients written down please),  dishes, a cup and cutlery to eat from, your stories about food, land and culture and an open heart as we meet and feast in celebration of our share commitment to building a strong, resilient, responsive, skilled, connected, dedicated, supported, supportive, inclusive, intersectional, intergenerational, inspiring, creative, caring, care-ful, conscious and courageous anti-racist movement here in Peterborough/ Nogojiwanong. 

We will share food, music, words and hear about the role that Migrant Farm Workers play in the Canadian food system.  Tape and posters with anti-racist messages will be provided in the hopes that people will help to once again poster and share messages of acknowledgement and solidarity.  ALL WELCOME AND INVITED! This event is a local response to the Migrant Rights Network’s cross country campaign to inspire communities to organize against racism and raise the profile of issues related to racism in the lead up to upcoming federal elections. 

To help us raise funds for our Legion, we're hosting a Spaghetti & Meatballs dinner with salad and garlic bread for the whole community to be able to come together, take a break from cooking, and enjoy a meal together. $12 General Public, $10 Members and Seniors, $8 Veterans and Kids 10 and Under. 

The Employment Help Centre's 5th Annual Niagara West Job Fair will take place at Great Lakes Christian High School in Beamsville on May 7th from 2-6pm. Admission is free for job seekers. Employers if you wish to register please contact Jennifer at 905-309-9675.

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Members $38   Seniors $40 Non-Members $42

Pre Show Dinner at 5pm $25

Plus HST

Please visit www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com or call 613-395-2100, TF 1-877-312-1162 for tickets.