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Join MORSL in visiting a local听Reconstructionist synagogue. Reconstructionist Judaism is one of the five major streams of Judaism in North America alongside听Orthodox, Conservative,听Reform, and听Humanistic. It was developed in the 1920's-40's by听Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan in effort to help give rabbis space to form new adaptions and outlooks in light of contemporary social needs and to help their communities learn and evolve. During this visit, we will attend prayer services (attendees may observe or participate as desired), eat lunch with the community, and enjoy a Q&A with Rabbi Boris Dolin, who leads the community.听

Meeting time and location:

Please arrive at 8:45 AM at the LB Building (library) at Concordia University. We will be traveling via metro with students from both 黑料不打烊 and Concordia:

Meeting location: 1400 Blvd. De Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal, QC H3G 2V8 听

Synagogue location: 18 Rue Cleve, Hampstead, QC H3X 1A6听

Practical details and etiquette:听

Things to know before you leave home:

• Travel: You are responsible for your public transit fare. Please bring your OPUS card or metro fare.
• Dress code: Business casual dress code. Please refrain from very worn jeans or clothing in poor condition.
• Personal items: Please keep your personal items to a minimum as bags will have to be checked by security. We recommend a small bag or large pockets for essential valuables (wallet, phone) which you can keep on your person during the worship services.听
• Allergies: Food is prepared in a community kitchen where food allergies may not be easily accommodated. Please know that you are not required to eat the meal in order to participate in the Q&A session.

Things to know about participating on site:

• This community does not practice gender separation. All persons are invited to sit anywhere in the sanctuary.
• All members of this community and its guests are invited (but not required) to wear the small headcovering cap (kippah) available on site, regardless of faith background. This is seen as a sign of respect rather than a religious obligation. Please follow your own conscience and comfort level in choosing to wear or not to wear the kippah.
• No cell phone use is allowed in the sanctuary. Please ensure that phones are turned off and put away for the duration of the services.
• There is no need to remove footwear. Shoes or boots will remain on during the visit. Coats and any large bags such as backpacks should be left in the cloakroom.
• Lunch will be provided in the dining hall after the services. You are not required to eat the meal. You may still join the group in our conversation over lunch to exchange with community members and ask questions. 听
• If you need to leave earlier than 1:00 PM, please advise MORSL staff.

If you can no longer attend, please cancel on myInvolvement or email morsl [at] mcgill.ca.听听

Agenda:

8:45:听 听 Gather at the LB Building for introductions; travel in group via metro to the synagogue

9:50:听 听 Arrival and security check at synagogue

10:00:听 Observation/participation in prayers

12:00:听 Lunch with community, including Q&A with Rabbi Boris Dolin, in the dining hall

1:00: 听听 Departure of our student group听

Note:

Visiting new communities means we are exposed to ideas, practices and beliefs that are different from our own.听 These can be a source of joy and learning; at other times, this may include ones that challenge or offend our own worldviews.听 MORSL staff are available before, during and after the visit if you want to discuss anything you experience, and can provide referrals for additional support.

History and contemporary life of this community:

Learn more about Reconstructionism: