Congregation Beth El of Windsor

09/11/2026

May our days ahead be as sweet as apples and honey!
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06/19/2026

With Assumption University – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

06/18/2026

Keep an eye out for our Annual Bbq and Potluck flyer coming soon in the E-blast.
Register early, this one is going to be great!

06/18/2026

On June 12th, the Beth El community gathered for a sweet and memorable celebration to officially Install Rabbi Gordy. In honour of the Rabbi’s favourite food group, the evening featured a menu consisting mostly of Chocolate.
Congratulations, Rabbi Gordy! We are overjoyed to welcome you to the Beth El community and look forward to sharing many more wonderful milestones together.
Thank you to everyone who contributed with baked good and sweets, set up and clean up.

05/14/2026

A lovely Seder Dinner!

Thank you to everyone who joined our Second Seder dinner on April 2nd, 2026.
It was a beautiful evening filled with friends, dedicated members, and families.

Thank you to the many volunteers for your time involved in the planning and preparation of this amazing night!
Chag Sameach!

02/22/2026

A fun time was had by all at our Hamantaschen Bake on Thursday night.
There can never be too many Hamantaschen for Purim!

01/27/2026

06/13/2025

To the Beth El Community,

Late last night, I received a call from my husband Jim—he had been following Israeli news sources reporting that Israel had launched strikes on nuclear and military targets in Iran. At that time, nothing had appeared yet on Canadian or American news outlets. I went to bed with a heavy heart, unsure of what I could do other than pray.

This morning, I awoke to a message from our president, Julie Tepperman, asking if I might send a note to the congregation. Though I am just weeks away from concluding my time as your rabbi, I am still your rabbi today—and in a moment like this, I knew I needed to speak to you.

When I awoke, I also saw a post from a dear friend and colleague—Rabbi Nachshon Carmi, one of my classmates, who was ordained alongside me and now lives in Yerushalayim. He had shared a video taken from his balcony: the sky was clear and blue; the typically bustling pre-Shabbat streets were silent. Only birdsong and the sound of a light breeze could be heard. No one was outside. It was Erev Shabbat. But it was also something else, and everyone was indoors. Waiting.

And we too, here in Canada, are waiting.

We are a people waiting, and praying. We are holding our breath alongside our brothers and sisters in Israel. Because when one part of Am Yisrael is trembling, the rest of us tremble too. It doesn’t matter whether we live in Eretz Yisrael or in Windsor—we are one people, one heart, one shared fate. We wait. And we pray. Together.

And so I ask you now, as your rabbi, in these final days of our journey together:

Believe. Even in the face of fear and uncertainty. Believe in our people, in our story, in our future.

Have faith. In the power of prayer, in the wisdom of restraint, in the possibility of peace.

Hold compassion. Let your heart remain soft. Do not let fear harden you. Be gentle with each other, with yourself, with the world.

And above all, do not turn away from hope. The sky over Jerusalem was blue today. And that means there is still light. There is still beauty. There is still God.

May the One who makes peace in the high heavens bring peace upon us, upon all Israel, and upon all who dwell on earth.

L'shalom
Rabbi Hazzan Devorah Fick

04/11/2025

Dear beloved Beth El community,

As we approach the sacred threshold of Passover, I want to share how deeply moved and held I’ve felt by your love, prayers, and kindness over these past several weeks. Though I haven’t always been well enough to respond to the many calls and messages, please know that every blessing and thoughtful check-in has reached me. You’ve reminded me what it truly means to be part of a community—not just as your rabbi, but as someone embraced and uplifted by you.

I am so very grateful.

To those who have stepped up to keep our community vibrant and whole—thank you. To the lay leaders of our Shabbat services, Torah studies, and Tot Shabbats; to those offering pastoral care, helping with Kiddush and Oneg, and organizing Purim and the Seder; to those supporting our Religious School; and to the leadership of our Board, Committees, and Staff—thank you. You haven’t just kept the flame burning—you’ve tended it with love and strength. You’ve shown that Beth El is more than any one of us. You are Beth El. This community is alive, resilient, and beautiful.

A final note of gratitude: I rarely mention individuals by name, as someone important is always at risk of being unintentionally left out. But in this case, I believe it’s important to acknowledge a few who have taken on significant coordinating roles behind the scenes. Thank you especially to Congregational President Julie Tepperman, Ritual Co-Chairs Sarah Shklov and Audrey Bondy, Shabbat Morning Gabbai David Reis, and Religious School Director Miriam Goldstein.

And now we stand together, much like our ancestors at the edge of the sea—on the brink of something sacred and new. Indeed, Passover is the season of becoming. In these precious hours before the miracle of crossing begins, we can feel the tightness of Mitzrayim: the narrow places—the waiting, the wondering—and ready ourselves for transformation.

This year, I invite us all to ask: "What is next?"
What freedom do I long for? What possibility awaits just on the other side?

May this season bless us with the courage to step forward, the wisdom to trust the journey, and the deep comfort of knowing we walk together—toward healing, renewal, and liberation.

With love and immense gratitude, and wishes for a peaceful Shabbat and a meaningful and joyous Passover,

Rabbi Cantor Devorah Fick

03/14/2025

Mazel tov John! From your friends at Congregation Beth El of Windsor

Congratulations to our president, Dr. John Cappucci on being awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Presented in the name of the King, the medal is awarded to Canadians who have rendered significant service to Canada. Dr. Cappucci was awarded the Coronation Medal for his work in promoting interreligious and ecumenical dialogue in our community. He was formally presented with the medal by Member of Parliament, Mr. Chris Lewis of Essex with nominations from Elder Lana Talbot and Mayor Crystal Meloche of LaSalle. Roman Catholic Diocese of London The Basilians The Historical Sandwich FIRST Baptist Church Town of LaSalle Chris Lewis MP University of Windsor