Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 7:00 pm, Congregation Emanu-El, 1461 Blanshard Street — Dr. Ramm Hering will discuss “Addicts: Why don’t they just stop using so they would stop dying?”
Introduction: Medical science has developed a much better understanding of the neurobiology of addiction. Implementing evidence based policies is our best hope at decreasing the effects of the opioid crisis. But why is this such a challenge?
About Dr. Hering:
Dr. Hering is the Medical Director, Addiction Medicine for Island Health. He spearheaded the development of the Addiction Medicine Consult Service for Island Health and was the driving force behind the creation of a Rapid Access Addiction Clinic in Victoria. Dr. Hering serves as the Victoria Site Director for the British Columbia Centre on Substance Abuse (BCCSU) Addiction Medicine Fellowship program and works as a clinical consultant on various BCCSU projects.
Dr. Hering completed BSc and MSc (Neuroscience) degrees at McGill University, followed by his MD at the University of Calgary and a Family Medicine Residency at Dalhousie University. He then obtained a Diploma in Public Health – Health Services Management Stream and completed a Clinical Fellowship in Addiction Medicine at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, University of Toronto.
- Sponsored by the Emanu-El Adult Education Team.
- Contact Heshi at heshi@me.com if you have any questions.
- Entry is by donation: light refreshments will be served.
Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 7:00 pm at Congregation Emanu-El, 1461 Blanshard Street — Join Rabbi Harry Brechner for an interactive evening using art and drama to expand the sacred Torah narratives in a search for deeper meaning and insights. In the first part of the workshop we will experiment with hands on Midrash, using torn paper collage to unpack and explore stories from our Biblical ancestors. In the second half of the workshop we will employ techniques of “Bibliodrama” to flesh out poignant Torah narratives.
Please join together following services on Saturday, November 9, 2019 for a kiddush luncheon in gratitude and recognition for all the heartfelt and generous support that the Congregation Emanu-El community has given to grieving families this past year — in which the fabric of community and the cycle of life have been so tenderly and spiritually held. This kiddush luncheon is in memory of Cabe William Crossman z”l, son of Sarah Corrin and Lyndon Crossman.
Sunday, November 17, 4-8 pm, at the Fernwood Inn — We’ve booked a room at the Fernwood Inn Pub for a fun evening together! Come schmooze, have a nosh and a brew. We will have time to mingle until 5:30, then music bingo from 5:30-7:30. Try your luck at winning a prize! $20 will cover the cost of admission, your first beverage, and your music bingo cards. If you wish to purchase dinner, the full Fernwood Inn menu will be available. 
Rabbi Harry did not disappoint those magic seekers who came to the synagogue last Sunday to hear about Magic and the Rabbinate. He explained how traditional and non traditional Jewish teachings had lead him to various life serving understandings; that it is all “g-d” – the good and the bad, compassion is a trusty guide, let your ego go, know what you are loyal to and be willing to go down the “rabbit hole”. He suggested that folk religion may offer life affirming ideas when classical beliefs and practices fail to offer solace. He explained that there are settings in which it is preferable to sing a niggun rather than recite a prayer or to hold a special object (amulet) rather than a siddur.