From Field to Faith – Defining Rest Through Labor

Join us for an inspiring presentation by Rabbi Nisan Andrews, Rabbi of Congregation House of Jacob-Mikveh Israel, as he explores the spiritual and practical intersection of working and resting. This thought-provoking talk frames rest not as inactivity, but as an active, faithful trust in completed work — both divine and human. Rabbi Andrews presents the perspective that labor (field) is a form of worship that naturally leads to spiritual rest (faith), ensuring that rest becomes a designed, productive rhythm in our lives.

About the Venue:

The presentation will be held at the Little Synagogue on the Prairie, also known as the Montefiore Institute — a beautifully restored 1916 wood-frame synagogue located within Heritage Park Historical Village in Calgary, Alberta. Originally built to serve Jewish farming families near Sibbald, AB, this rare surviving pioneer synagogue has been a cherished and popular museum exhibit at Heritage Park since 2009.

Organizer: HOJMI / Rabbi Nisan Andrews
Event Details:

•  Sunday, June 28, 2026
•  1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
• Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary, Alberta