It was an exceptional evening of friendship, learning, and prayer on Friday, August 9. About one hundred B’nai Tikvah members and members of Calgary’s Al Madina Islamic Assembly gathered at Temple to celebrate Shabbat with a potluck dinner and a prayer service. Each table was interfaith. Everyone talked and ate and talked some more. After that, Rabbi Mark Glickman led a service that included remarks by Imam Syed Soharwardy. At the end of the service, there was a Q&A where the Rabbi and Imam fielded questions about our faiths and world events.
view archived august 9 shabbat service
Then on Sunday, August 18, Rabbi Mark Glickman and members of Temple B’nai Tikvah joined Imam Syed Soharwardi and his congregation at the Al Madinah Calgary Islamic Assembly – the Green Dome Mosque. Visitors were greeted by the President of the Assembly, Malik Ashraf. The event included a question-and-answer session, plus time for socializing and a homemade lunch. The message was similar during both visits. The Rabbi and Imam both emphasized a need for building bridges between our two communities.
CIC has issued a statement about the Muslim, Jewish, Interfaith Relations in Calgary: Our Shared Voice During This Time of Conflict.
Dear Temple Members,
The annual process to recruit members to Temple’s Board of Trustees has just begun, and the Temple B’nai Tikvah Nominations Committee is seeking candidates for the 2024/2025 term.
The Board of Trustees manages all Temple functions including finances, property, and programming. In this regard, the board represents the interests of all Temple members as well as presenting a Reform Jewish presence in our community. The new Board term begins right after the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in June 2024.
For reference, the Board positions and current Trustees are displayed on Temple’s website.
The expectations of board members are:
- Attend and participate in the monthly board meetings
- Offer your knowledge and skills based on your field of experience
- Demonstrate an understanding of Temple’s plans and values
- Be prepared to work collaboratively with the other board members
- Participate, as appropriate, in Temple’s activities
If you are interested in being considered for the board in general, a specific board position, or wish to obtain more information, please contact either:
Chair of the Nominations Committee or Temple President.
Responses are required by March 4, and a one-paragraph biography should accompany requests for prospective candidates.
We look forward to hearing from you!