Jewish Heritage Month
Thursday, May 16
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Painswick Branch
Teen AreaJewish History & Culture in Canada.
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Join us as Rabbi Mendel Nakkar explores the origins of Judaism and it's contributions to our society. From ancient Mesopotamia to modern day Canada, these values are the bedrock of a sustainable civilization. Rabbi Mendel Nakkar, is the Rabbi of the Chabad Jewish Centre of Barrie. He was born and raised in Toronto.
He studied in Yeshivah Tomchei Temimim Brunoy, France for his high school years. He furthered his studies in educational institutions in Canada, France, Germany, and the USA. He received his rabbinic ordination from Rabbi Zalman Labkowsky in 2010, from the Tomchai Temimim United Lubavitcher Yeshiva in New York.
He volunteered for the Jewish community in various capacities throughout the years, including outreach activities, conducting Shabbatons and Holiday events for youth. For several years, he volunteered as a teacher in a program that brings Judaism to children attending public school and provided private tutoring sessions for boys preparing for their Bar Mitzvah. At his own initiative he established the ‘Jewish Teens Zone’, a teen camp that offers the ultimate fun experience in a Jewish environment in 2010.
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Painswick Branch
Our Painswick Branch is located in the south end of Barrie, near the corner of Big Bay Point Road and Yonge Street. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy the bright and sunny reading lounge, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or book a room for your next event.