Beth Jacob ! Congregation August 2012, Av- Elul

Beth Jacob Congregation 161 Stirling Avenue S, Kitchener, ON N2G 3N8 Tel: (519) 743 8422 ; Fax (519) 743 9252 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.bethjacobkw.ca Add us on Facebook: Beth Jacob Kitchener- Waterloo

FROM THE RABBI FROM THE PRESIDENT Torah Education It is hard to believe that we have reached the mid point of summer. It has certainly been ! It strikes me that it makes sense in very hot and dry. Rabbi David Rue will be exploring the topic of education to first examine returning to our community this month, to the origins of Jewish education. supervise the installation of the Kitchener eruv. It Formal schooling is something we all take for promises to be a 3 day marathon event, including granted. In every state there are schools for young a presentation by Rabbi Rue to the congregation. people and although the pedagogic regulations I would like to offer many thanks to all those who and curricula may vary from place to place, the have worked very hard to see this project through universality of schooling is unquestioned. to completion. It is curious to note, however, that universal or Although the children are still on holiday public education is a relatively new feature of from Talmud Torah, Rabbi Zuckerman continues western society. It was only in the middle of the with his 3 weekly adult education classes (Monday nineteenth century, for instance, that compulsory Lunch and Learn, along with Tuesday and education was introduced in North America. Prior Thursday evenings). With many thanks to Rabbi to that there may have been schools, but they Zuckerman, the Kosher selection at the Ira were the luxury of privileged class. Even in the Needles Sobeys has expanded to include fresh Middle Ages and the Renaissance, there were fish and more cheese products. Please continue schools for the rich and noble classes of Europe, to support the local businesses that make an effort but they taught on a tiny fraction of the overall to carry Kosher products. And finally, with fall population. During the Industrial Revolution, approaching quickly, the Rabbi and the religious children could operate the machinery of mass committee are busy preparing for the High production in sweatshops and factories, not Holidays. Keep your eyes open for further developing their minds and their horizons. announcements in the coming weeks. ! (Continued on Page 3) Wishing you and your family all the best,

-Howard Dolman Beth Jacob Congregation August 2012 Printed Jul 31, 2012 03:21pm Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 (Av 13) 2 (Av 14) 3 (Av 15) 4 (Av 16) Shacharit 7:15a Tu B'Av Shabbat Nachamu Parsha, Chulent, &. 8:00p Mincha/Maariv 7:00p Shacharit 9:00a Candle Lighting 8:23p Havdalah 9:27p Sunrise: 6:12a Sunset: 8:43p Sunrise: 6:13a Sunset: 8:42p Sunrise: 6:14a Sunset: 8:41p Sunrise: 6:16a Sunset: 8:40p

5 (Av 17) 6 (Av 18) 7 (Av 19) 8 (Av 20) 9 (Av 21) 10 (Av 22) 11 (Av 23) Lunch & Learn 12:00p Judaism 101 6:45p Shacharit 7:15a Mincha/Maariv 7:00p Shabbat Mevarchim Basketball 7:30p Parsha, Chulent, &. 8:00p Candle Lighting 8:13p Shacharit 9:00a Havdalah 9:17p Sunrise: 6:17a Sunset: 8:38p Sunrise: 6:18a Sunset: 8:37p Sunrise: 6:19a Sunset: 8:36p Sunrise: 6:20a Sunset: 8:34p Sunrise: 6:21a Sunset: 8:33p Sunrise: 6:22a Sunset: 8:31p Sunrise: 6:23a Sunset: 8:30p

12 (Av 24) 13 (Av 25) 14 (Av 26) 15 (Av 27) 16 (Av 28) 17 (Av 29) 18 (Av 30) Lunch & Learn 12:00p Judaism 101 6:45p Parsha, Chulent, &. 8:00p Mincha/Maariv 7:00p Rosh Chodesh Elul Basketball 7:30p Candle Lighting 8:03p Shacharit 9:00a Havdalah 9:06p Sunrise: 6:24a Sunset: 8:28p Sunrise: 6:25a Sunset: 8:27p Sunrise: 6:27a Sunset: 8:26p Sunrise: 6:28a Sunset: 8:24p Sunrise: 6:29a Sunset: 8:22p Sunrise: 6:30a Sunset: 8:21p Sunrise: 6:31a Sunset: 8:19p

19 (Elul 1) 20 (Elul 2) 21 (Elul 3) 22 (Elul 4) 23 (Elul 5) 24 (Elul 6) 25 (Elul 7) Rosh Chodesh Elul Lunch & Learn 12:00p Judaism 101 6:45p Parsha, Chulent, &. 8:00p Mincha/Maariv 7:00p Shacharit 9:00a Basketball 7:30p Candle Lighting 7:52p Havdalah 8:55p Sunrise: 6:32a Sunset: 8:18p Sunrise: 6:33a Sunset: 8:16p Sunrise: 6:34a Sunset: 8:15p Sunrise: 6:35a Sunset: 8:13p Sunrise: 6:37a Sunset: 8:11p Sunrise: 6:38a Sunset: 8:10p Sunrise: 6:39a Sunset: 8:08p

26 (Elul 8) 27 (Elul 9) 28 (Elul 10) 29 (Elul 11) 30 (Elul 12) 31 (Elul 13) Lunch & Learn 12:00p Judaism 101 6:45p Parsha, Chulent, &. 8:00p Mincha/Maariv 7:00p Basketball 7:30p Candle Lighting 7:40p Sunrise: 6:40a Sunset: 8:06p Sunrise: 6:41a Sunset: 8:05p Sunrise: 6:42a Sunset: 8:03p Sunrise: 6:43a Sunset: 8:01p Sunrise: 6:44a Sunset: 7:59p Sunrise: 6:45a Sunset: 7:58p YAHRTZEIT OBSERVANCE Yahrtzeit candles can be purchased from the Gift Shop or Shul Ofce Mr. Joseph Spring August 1 13 Av Mr. Israel Corber August 1 13 Av Anna Lee Silverman August 2 14 Av Mr. David Aarons August 6 18 Av Mrs. Mary King August 9 21 Av Mr. Harold Siderson August 9 21 Av Mrs. Ida Halpern August 10 22 Av Mrs. Tillie Sturman August 11 23 Av Mrs. Anna Weiss August 12 24 Av Mrs. Eleanor Black August 12 24 Av Mr. Harry Adler August 14 26 Av Mr. Avram Yonah Ross August 15 27 Av Mr. Max Lieberman August 18 30 Av Mr. Max Grossman August 20 2 Elul Mr. Gerald Papernick August 20 2 Elul Mrs. Celia Smiley August 21 3 Elul Mrs. Jenny Robbins August 22 4 Elul Mr. Leo Matlow August 23 5 Elul

Mrs. Noreen White August 23 5 Elul Mrs. Sandra Nicholson August 23 5 Elul Mr. Jack Walters August 26 8 Elul Mrs. Rifka Wolynetz August 27 9 Elul Mrs. Bertha Somer August 27 9 Elul Mrs. Ruth Katz August 27 9 Elul Mr. Benjamin Fonn August 28 10 Elul Mr. Moshe Yakov Kay August 28 10 Elul Joseph and Sarah Sandberg August 29 11 Elul

Fishel & Pessa Lenga and August 29 11 Elul Family

Max and Fela Sandberg August 29 11 Elul

Mr. Nathan Budd August 30 12 Elul

Mrs. Bella Borenstein August 31 13 Elul

Continuation from the Rabbi...

So while today, in nearly every democratic country, there are laws against child labor and laws protecting the rights of all individuals to receive an education provided by society, this is not the way things have always been. With respect to the Jewish People (Klal Yisrael) however, education for all children has been a way of life. State or community, sponsored education is not a recent innovation within Jewish society. And, even more profound, the fundamental nature of Torah education is a sharp contradistinction to that of general education. In truth, there are numerous differences, but these are just the symptoms rather than the cause. If we look into the birth and charter of Jewish education, we will come to see uniqueness and the sanctity of Jewish Education. Here at Beth Jacob our own Talmud Torah will be starting September 9th, our doors are open for every Jewish child to have a proper Jewish education. Please let families know that we are here to educate the future.

"And you shall teach them (the words of Torah) to your (children)" Devarim 11:19.

-Rabbi Nevo Zuckerman Basketball Programs at Beth Jacob! Adult Leagues: Tuesdays @ 7:30 pm

Junior Leagues (Grades 6-10): Sundays @ 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Kids Leagues (Grades 2-5): Sundays @ 12:00 - 2:00 pm Beth Jacob Schedule of Services and Times August 2012

Friday, August 3 Friday, August 17 Candle Lighting: 8:23 pm Candle Lighting: 8:03 pm Mincha Service: 7:00 pm Mincha Service: 7:00 pm Saturday, August 4 Saturday, August 18 Shacharis Service: 9:00 am Shacharis Service: 9:00 am Havdalah Service: 9:30 pm Havdalah Service: 9:09 pm Friday, August 10 Friday, August 24 Candle Lighting: 8:13 pm Candle Lighting: 7:52 pm Mincha Service: 7:00 pm Mincha Service: 7:00 pm Saturday, August 11 Saturday, August 25 Shacharis Service: 9:00 am Shacharis Service: 9:00 am Havdalah Service: 9:20 pm Havdalah Service: 8:55 pm Friday, August 31 Candle Lighting: 7:40 pm Mincha Service: 7:00 pm

For the full Calendar please visit the Beth Jacob Website. Click ‘View Calendar’ and print! Adult and Youth Classes/ Talmud Torah August 2012

Thursday, August 2 Tuesday, August 14 Monday, August 27 Parsha, Chulent and Judaism 101 Lunch and Learn Root Beer 6:45pm — 7:30 pm 12:00pm — 1:00pm 8:00pm — 8:45pm Thursday, August 16 Tuesday, August 28 Monday, August 6 Parsha, Chulent and Judaism 101 Lunch and Learn Root Beer 6:45pm — 7:30 pm 12:00pm — 1:00pm 8:00pm — 8:45pm Thursday, August 30 Tuesday, August 7 Monday, August 20 Parsha, Chulent and Judaism 101 Lunch and Learn Root Beer 6:45pm — 7:30 pm 12:00pm — 1:00pm 8:00pm — 8:45pm

Thursday, August 9 Tuesday, August 21 Parsha, Chulent and Judaism 101 Root Beer 6:45pm — 7:30 pm 8:00pm — 8:45pm Thursday, August 23 Monday, August 13 Parsha, Chulent and Lunch and Learn Root Beer 12:00pm — 1:00pm 8:00pm — 8:45pm Bet Jacob Funds BUILDING FUND DEDICATIONS AVAILABLE TO THE MEMBERSHIP The following is a list of available dedications within the Synagogue to support the Building Fund. Should you wish to make a dedication please contact Stan Budd or the Shul Office

Benefactors Plaque $5,000.00

Foyer Entrance to Rosen Auditorium $7, 500.00

Beit Knesset (Sanctuary) Windows (7 Small) $2,500.00 per window

Here is the list of the various funds available at Beth Jacob. Donations can be made to the Shul office in Honor, in Memory, or for any other reason. A tax receipt will be issued upon receiving the donation. All donations will be listed in the following month’s Newsletter.

Kiddush Fund to support Shabbat Kiddushim. Gan Eden Fund to help maintain the cemetery. Strauss Library Fund to maintain the library. Nat and Helen Budd Fund to help with religious and education needs Holocaust Education Fund to promote education for schools and the public about the Holocaust. Beth Jacob Building Fund to help maintain the building and property. Rabbi Rosensweig Memorial Scholarship for children enrolling in the KWHDS.

PLAQUES AND BOOKS New Siddurim $60.00 Tree of Life Pew Plaques $275.00 Stone New Chumashim $70.00 $575.00 Tree of Life Small Leaf $275.00 Yahrtzeit Plaque $275.00 KIDDUSH FUND Special Occasion Cards

To: Sirky Wolynetz Mazel Tov on your Birthday. May you enjoy many more with family and friends. Mendel and Judy Somer Violet Brown and Family

To: Sidney and Irene Papernick Good luck in your new home Nick and Audrey Ernst

To: Eliaho and Sandra Abrahim Good luck in your new home Nick and Audrey Ernst

To: Linda Matlow Good health wishes and continued success overseeing the Kiddush Fund, a long standing tradition at Beth Jacob Congregation Violet Brown Special Tanks A grateful thank you to Max Norris and Ruth and Ed Moscoe and families for their dedication of a Torah to Beth Jacob Thank you to Mina Lenga for supplying perennial flowers for the front of the Shul Thank you to Ely and Haviva Matlow for a beautiful new Challah cover brought from Israel In Memory:

In memory of my Beloved Husband Sholom, Son Alan and Parents Bertha and Max: Violet Brown In memory of my Beloved parents Ovadia and Sarah, my brother Burke, Sister-in-laws Pearl and Rennie and my beloved brother Richard: Violet Brown In memory of my Beloved family members, Yitzcahk and Tizirel Bonder: Mania Kay In memory of my beloved daughter, Mrs. Molly Kay Friedman: Mania Kay In memory of my beloved father, Mr. Arthur Lubinsky: Lisa Lubinksy

Rabbi’s Torah Fund

To: Dr and Mrs. Helfer Mazel Tov on becoming great-grandparents Saul and Pam Ross

To: Millie Mandel Best wishes for a full and complete recovery Saul and Pam Ross

Holocaust Education Fund

In Honor of my beloved mother Aranka Ernst Nick Ernst High Holidays

2012

Yizkor Book 2012 At Beth Jacob, we are currently planning for the High Holidays. The annual Yizkor book is a meaningful way to honor departed loved ones through Tzedaka- charity. Please fill out the forms on the next page for a reservation of names in this years Book of Remembrance. Please list clearly the names and correct spelling of family and friends to be included in the publication, and send via mail or email the document to Beth Jacob Congregation. Names included in last years book will require a new reservation for this year. Each name is $18.00 and we please ask that you submit the names before the deadline of August 15th, 2012. May you and your loved ones enjoy a pleasant summer and a happy, healty New Year. High Holiday Tickets- Guest Tickets (parents/siblings/children)

Member Fees: Single: $100.00 Family: $250.00

Non- Member Fees: Single: $150.00 Family: $300.00

Tickets will be available for purchase August 6th, 2012 YIZKOR BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE 2012 – 2013

CONGREGATION BETH JACOB, 161 STIRLING AVE S, KITCHENER, ON, N2G 3N8

DUE BY WEDNESDAY, AUG. 15, 2012

CONTRIBUTION MADE BY: ______

MEMORIAL NAMES: (PRINT CLEARLY):

1. ______7.______

2. ______8.______

3. ______9.______

4. ______10.______

5. ______11.______

6. ______12.______

(PLEASE ADD ANY ADDITIONAL NAMES ON BACK)

EACH NAME:$ 18.00 X _____names =

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $ ______From the religious committee The religious committee wishes to encourage more men to chant the Haftarah at Shabbat services. You should consider volunteering to change a Haftarah to recognize a special occasion, to commemorate a Yahrzeit or just because the more you do the easier it becomes. Beth Jacob has a few highly qualified members who can chant a Haftarah with no, or minimal, preparation. For the rest of us, however, some more time is required to prepare. What many of you might not realize is just how easy it is to learn to chant a Haftarah. If you have a basic ability to sound out the Hebrew letters, you are well on the way! You do not have to have a wonderful voice! There are many resources available to help you get underway! Please consider volunteering. If you are interested in volunteering, please advise: Simon Adler 519 745 8044 [email protected] Steven Norris 519 504 2858 [email protected] Rabbi Zuckerman 519 897 7224 [email protected] Beth Jacob Office 519 743 8422 [email protected]

Dear Beth Jacob Members: Please phone the Shul office (519 743 8422) or Rabbi Zuckerman (519 897 7224) if you or your loved one is ill or in hospital. Rabbi Zuckerman makes hospital, nursing home, and refuah shlema home visits on a regular basis, but due to the Privacy Act is not given this information from outside sources.

WANT TO SEND A SPECIAL OCCASION CARD? PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE 519 743 8422

REMEMBER: The deadline for the next bulletin (September, 2012) is August 15, 2012 MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS FOR AUGUST 2012

MAZEL TOV

Mazel Tov to Jeremy Matlow, son of Eva and Larry Matlow, upon completion of his MBA degree from the University of Toronto.

SUMMER FUN

Schools out and some of our members’ children have been involved in exciting summer camp and travel experiences.

Cory Matlow, son of Eva and Larry Matlow, has been attending Camp Kadimah in Nova Scotia for six weeks every summer since he was six years old. His favourite activities are swimming and baseball.

Incidentally, Cory’s brothers and sister attended that camp as well, so the Matlows have been making the summer treck to Nova Scotia for the past 27 years.

Camp Kadimah, affiliated with Canadian Young Judaea, began 65 years ago and takes children ages 7 – 16 years. Cory Matlow & friends at camp

Ali Lubinsky, daughter of Lisa and Steve Lubinsky, has been attending Camp Winnebagoe in Huntsville, Ontario for the past three years.

Ali’s camp program is six weeks long and her favourite activities are sailing, water bicycles, yoga, tennis, and horseback riding.

Camp Winnebagoe began 40 years ago, and is a private, co- educational camp for children ages 7 – 16 years.

Ali Lubinsky

Devorah Dolman, daughter of Kim and Howard Dolman, participated in the Children’s International Summer Villages Program (CISV International), an international four-week camp- like program for 11 year olds. Devorah’s group was in the Philippines this summer.

CISV International, which began 50 years ago, is an independent and non-political organization with chapters in over 200 cities worldwide. This program brings students together from around the globe and is “…founded on the belief that a culture of peace is possible through education and through friendship. And that the real difference can be made by starting with young people.”

Devorah Dolman at Carabao Ride Devorah Dolman at Philippine Day

Devorah Dolman at the resort Devorah Dolman at Canada Day

Mikaela Dolman, daughter of Kim and Howard Dolman, also participated in the CISV International Program, but in her age group the program is an “Interchange Program” for 12 – 15 year olds. Interchange takes place in two phases with one delegation visiting another country and then reciprocating by hosting the delegation from the country they visited. Mikaela just returned from two weeks in Washington, DC and will now be hosting her guest who will spend two weeks here in Waterloo.

Mikaela Dolman with friends Mikaela Dolman with host, Devyn, in Washington D.C.

Naftali, Avital, and Shmueli Zuckerman, children of Rabbi Nevo and Tamara Zuckerman, attended Camp Moshava in Peterborough, Ontario for one month this summer.

For over fifty years, Camp Moshava has been offering a unique summer experience, combining traditional camp activities with exciting thematic programming to create a Zionist atmosphere of Torah Va’Avodah. Camp Moshava, the only B’nei Akiva camp in Canada, accepts children ages 7 – 16 years.

Amitai Koschitsky, who occasionally teaches our Talmud Torah students on Shabbat, worked at Camp Moshava this summer. We have photos of him participating in the Colour War and talking with Shmueli.

Naftali, Avital, and Shmueli had a wonderful time making new friends and enjoying many special activities at Camp Moshava.

Naftali Zuckerman and counsellors Naftali and friends Amitai Koschitsky

Avital Zuckerman and friends Avital Zuckerman and friends

Avital Zuckerman and friends Shmueli Zuckerman and Amitai

Shmueli Zuckerman Shmueli Zuckerman and friends