Harmony for building stronger bridges

The recent JWIC “Harmony in our Cultural Communities” conference at the Centre Du Sablon was a great success, with everyone benefiting in the knowledge of what it takes to live more harmoniously in our society. Father John Walsh, Rabbi Leigh Lerner and Father Lambros Kamperidis conveyed to the audience that the way to start building stronger bridges toward a better society of “harmony” is with communication, interaction, and a genuine interest in one another and our neighbours, and consideration for each other.

It was a very informative evening and perhaps made many realize that in our very busy lives, which we all have, we do not communicate and take the time to get to know one another better. We remain strangers, knowing someone only as 'neighbours on the block' but not much more than that. It kind of gets you thinking, doesn't it?

Special thanks go to Lily Percs who acted as a super moderator and coordinator, and her husband Lester Percs who did a swell job of setting up all the audio and video for this event. Following the entertainment, door prizes were drawn, and refreshments were served, to end a wonderful evening. The feedback from both panelists and audience members was extremely positive and we are making plans to organize more of these valuable and worthy community events in the months to come.

We also recently got together to mark the 47th anniversary of Chomedey Chapter JWIC, and followed that up with a wonderful Chanukah celebration at Centre du Sablon, at which our members and friends had a fantastic time.

To join our organization, with its varied events and programs, or for more information on what we do and who we are, please contact Lily at (450) 688-0026 or Sheila at (450) 688-6324.

- Rosalee Tuchow

Spokesperson, Chomedey Chapter,

Jewish Women International of Canada