My Neighbour’s Faith: Congregation Dorshei Emet (Reconstructionist synagogue)
Join MORSL in visiting a local Reconstructionist synagogue. Reconstructionist Judaism is one of the five major streams of Judaism in North America alongside Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and Humanistic. It was developed in the 1920's-40's by 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.
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 McGill and Concordia:
Meeting location: 1400 Blvd. De Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal, QC H3G 2V8 Google map location
Synagogue location: 18 Rue Cleve, Hampstead, QC H3X 1A6
Practical details and etiquette:
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.
- 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.