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Community Meeting, January 2012

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Thank you for being with us!

On Sunday January 22, 50 people joined us at Kensington Lofts to get the results from Makom’s survey and focus groups, hear about our strategic plan going forward, learn about upcoming leadership team elections and celebrate three years of Makom with champagne and cakes from Sweets From the Earth.

Your feedback has been heard, and the questions you asked following the presentation were noted so that we know what matters to you. We’ll be sharing the presentation on our website for those who couldn’t be there.

The celebration wasn’t just about Makom, it was about you too. Without you, there wouldn’t be Makom. Whether you come to Makom programs frequently, sometimes, or simply read our newsletters or online activities without ever coming to see us, we appreciate you.

Did you take photos at the event? Please upload them to our Facebook page.

Would you like to get more involved with Makom? Email Aaron to be notified of  possible opportunities. Immediate needs:  Holiday programming e.g. Purim, 2 people to be on Board’s Nominating Committee

We live tweeted the event!

 

A Makom Hanukkah Story

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A Makom Hanukkah Story 

In the traditional Hanukkah story, the Maccabees are dismayed to find that the Temple has been ransacked and there is only enough oil to light the menorah for one night.  Never a nation willing to let minor obstacles get in their way, the Jews optimistically light the menorah and are rewarded when the oil burns for eight days instead.

Leading into Hanukkah, Makom has also been taking stock of its supplies.  And what we’ve found is that the money that allows us to keep the proverbial candles lit is getting a bit low.  Wanting to preserve miracles for those occasions that really require one, we are instead asking for the Makom community to throw a little gelt our way this Hanukkah.

Speaking of miracles, you can make your donation right from the comfort of your couch, desk, meeting, classroom, or wherever you are reading this message.  Simply go here on the Canada Helps website and be sure to include a message that your donation is for Makom (since our donations are tax deductible through Toronto Partnership Minyan).  Thanks so much for helping Makom stay alight.

May all our lights continue to shine brightly,
The Makom Leadership Team.

P.S. To learn more about how giving to Makom supports the revitalization of downtown Jewish life, suggested donation amounts, and other ways to donate, please see our donate page and video.