The Danforth Jewish Circle has invited Eastminster to the multi-faith events below. No RSVP is required and there is a suggested donation of $10.00 for each event.
Jewish Study with Rabbi Miriam Margles - Wednesday February 1, 2012 7:30-9:30pm
Eglington St. George's South Studio - 35 Lytton Blvd (Duplex & Layton) www.esgunited.org
Miriam will teach us about the traditional Jewish cannon of scripture, called the Tanakh, which consists of 24 books. The Tanakh is arranged into three main sets of books including the Torah (laws), the Nevi'im (book of the Prophets) and the Kethuvim (writings). We will also learn about the Jewish holidays including the Shabbat. She will explain the importance of the 8-day festival of Hanukkah.
"Bethminster Shabbat" with the Danforth Jewish Circle - Friday February 3, 2012 at 7pm
Auditorium of Eastminster United Church, use Hurndale Entrance
Visit the Jerrahi Sufi Order Mosque - Saturday January 28, 2012 7:30pm
270 Birmingham Street, Toronto
Talk by the Sufi Shaykh (teacher) who will speak about mysticism in Islam and the program will also include: dinner, Nasheeds (hymns) and music, Zikhr (chanting and remembrance of God) and whirling Dervishes.
Buddhism Study - Wednesday February 8, 2012 7:30-9:30pm
With Rev. Michael Hayashi of the Toronto Buddhist Church at Jodo Shinshu Temple
Eglington St. George's South Studio - 35 Lytton Blvd (Duplex & Layton) www.esgunited.org
Michael will talk about fundamental essentials of the teaching of Jodo Shinshu, which include the two aspects that are brought about by the working of Amida Buddha's Primal Vow - oso, the aspect of our going forth to the Pure Land and genso, the aspet of our returning to this world. He will teach us about four pillars of teaching, practice, shinjin, and realization, which are the cause and result of oso.
Visit to the BAPS "Shri Swaminarayan Mandir" - Thursday February 16 at 10:30am
61 Claireville Drive, Toronto
We will visit this temple and participate in the "Abhishek" ritual (prayer service). Things to discover, experience and enjoy the complex of: the Stone Mandir, the Wooden Haveli and Understanding the Hindu Dharma Exhibition. The Mandir is a place of worship or prayer for Hindus. The Murtis and rituals of worship in the mandir form a very important aspect in elevating the soul to the pinnacle of God-realization. Come and enjoy hours of peace.
Hinduism Study - Friday February 17, 2012 7:30-9:30pm
With Murli (Ned) Nedungadi in the Eglington St. George's South Studio - 35 Lytton Blvd (Duplex & Layton) www.esgunited.org
Hinduism is the world's oldest recorded religion with roots over 10,000 years old. Through austerities, prayers, intuition and introspection, ancient seers and sages gained the ultimate experience of God. These collective experiences formed the foundation of Hindu Dharma (that which sustains). Hindu people honor the whole of creation and see God in everything.
