bulletin
Beth Tzedec Bulletin volume 62, no. 4 | sivan 5773 • may 2013 | www.beth-tzedec.org
The sun is shining all season long at Beth Tzedec!
Jewish Songbook First Concert Annual Golf May 23 Tournament See p. 2 May 31 See p. 8
Prof. Stephen Berk Weekend May 23-26 See p. 16
Rabbi Chaya Rowen-Baker Farewell to Weekend Shinshinim June 13-15 Dinner June 14 See p. 22 See p. 30 With songs by: Starring Simon Spiro and The Broadway Singers Jerry Herman Irving Berlin accompanied by the fabulous Songbook Orchestra Burt Bacharach Stephen Sondheim Neil Diamond Rogers & Hammerstein Special appearance by the Voices of Tomorrow children’s Stephen Schwartz Cy Coleman choir and the Toronto Heschel Choir Sherman Brothers Lerner & Loewe Barry Manilow Frank Loesser THURSDAY, MAY 23 AT 7:30 PM Simon & Garfunkel Kander & Ebb THE GEORGE WESTON RECITAL HALL George & Ira Gershwin Harold Arlen AT THE TORONTO CENTRE FOR THE ARTS, 5040 YONGE STREET Neil Sedaka Leonard Cohen Lionel Bart Bob Dylan For tickets call Ticketmaster: Special Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch 1-855-985-2787 or visit www.tocentre.com VIP Packages Available For more information, contact Cantor Simon Spiro or Jo Swartz at 416-781-3511.
2 commentary Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl Investing in Futures Synagogues are nimble institutions
rabbi frydman-kohl’s Monday Night Learning classes W continue until June 3. See details on p.24. universities are not usually interested in the future Finding ways to lower operating costs by sharing space of religious institutions, and large synagogues are not and emphasizing voluntary giving may help synagogues. usually the places where conversations about With fewer young Jews, non-Orthodox congregations transformative change for religious communities take will have to reach out more effectively to singles, place. Yet the two largest congregations in Canada, unaffiliated Jews and “the disaffected children of the Beth Tzedec and Holy Blossom, joined with the Centre Orthodox”. for Jewish Studies of the University of Toronto to present The two respondents grew up at Beth Tzedec, and a two-part series to initiate discussion and debate about I am blessed to have a close relationship with each of the future of North American synagogues. The partnership them. Rabbi Miriam Margles of the Danforth Jewish was unusual, the theme challenging and the programs Circle said that alternative congregations attract people stimulating. who seek meaningful Jewish experiences but are Each evening was introduced by Prof. Jeffrey reluctant to enter mainstream synagogue life. “Indie Kopstein of the University and consisted of a distinguished minyanim” are more welcoming to Jews who seek thinker discussing “The End of the Synagogue as We serious spiritual exploration, but are politically, socially Know It?” followed by responses from two rabbis or sexually outside the usual community consensus. “If serving small Toronto-based congregations. The programs we want people to come to shul, they have to feel wel- drew guests from various synagogues interested in come, wanted and valued.” Rabbi Martin Lockshin of renewing or creating vibrant spiritual communities. The the Toronto Partnership Minyan spoke of trying to informal post-program discussions enabled leaders from “stir the pot and expand the roles of women” within synagogues—Reform and Orthodox, Conservative and Orthodoxy. He believes that established synagogues Reconstructionist—to share concerns, hopes and ideas should create a place within their walls for independent for the future. minyanim, an arrangement that can be mutually beneficial. In December, Jonathan Sarna of Brandeis University, During an April snowstorm, the paper prepared by the noted historian of American Jewry, initiated the Rabbi Lawrence Hoffman of Hebrew Union College was conversation at Beth Tzedec. He pointed to serious presented at Holy Blossom by Kopstein. Hoffman shifted financial, demographic and cultural issues that have the discussion from economics and demographics to contributed to a decline in synagogue affiliation and purpose and spirituality. Claiming that non-Orthodox membership. The economic slowdown in the United synagogues have been primarily ethnic communities with States resulted in congregations losing members and some religious trappings, he challenged them to “wrestle revenue. Late marriage, increased intermarriage and with God” and re-envision themselves as “sacred and fewer children being born have caused a demographic vital centres of Jewish life”. downturn with fewer Jews to connect to congregations. Hoffman argued that European churches have Social media have made it possible to meet friends on enjoyed state support while, in the United States, Facebook and Skype, “so they have no particular need to religious institutions compete in a free market. meet them in synagogue.” “As goes the church, so goes the synagogue.” The future Despite these challenges, Sarna optimistically stated for religious life in countries that privilege Orthodoxy, that “synagogues are nimble institutions” which will find such as Britain, France or Israel, is bleak as the official new ways to continue the religious heritage of Judaism. religion loses real contact with people while non- Synagogues will have to “focus on the value added by Orthodox synagogues find it hard to break in. real connections over virtual ones”, drawing upon In North America, synagogues constantly redefined shared food and good music to bring people together. their mission: fighting anti-Semitism, advocating for civil 3 commentary Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl rights, saving Soviet Jews, supporting Israel, always with enabling leaders to follow, and followers to lead: life-cycle events, “ritualized demonstrations that family practicing collaborative leadership; (3) seeing both the ties still bind”. With fewer causes and more competition forest and the trees: creating community among diverse for life-cycle events, synagogues are challenged to adapt. individuals; (4) honoring the past while anticipating the To respond, synagogues must become communities that future: balancing tradition and change. go beyond a “pediatric religion that doesn’t have Rabbi Hoffman, originally from Canada, is an anything to offer adults.” To reach young adults, important thought-leader in this field. He and Ron synagogues must become “communities of meaning” Wolfson of the America Jewish University created providing “busy people [with] transcendent meaning Synagogue 3000 and Next Dor to help spiritual and spirituality”. communities to “get it” and connect to congregants in Two local rabbis continued the conversation. deep and meaningful ways. In 2006, Hoffman wrote Rabbi Aaron Levy of Makom: Creative Downtown Rethinking Synagogues: A New Vocabulary for Judaism, spoke about reaching younger Jews disinterested Congregational Life. As in his presentation at Holy in the perpetuation of Jewish peoplehood with Blossom, Hoffman calls for reframing synagogue life to “unabashed Jewish spirituality”. Rabbi Michal Shekel, preserve Judaism as a serious system of belief and action, of Or Hadash in Newmarket and Executive Director of rather than as vestigial “ethnic nostalgia with trimmings the Toronto˙ Board of Rabbis, said that synagogues have of outward demonstrations and ritual observance”. a core agenda: “Torah, tefillah, kehillah.” Serious study, Sacred Strategies (2010) is about congregations that prayer and programs of justice and compassion are have gone from hol to kodesh, commonplace to essential to the creation of sustainable communities. extraordinary. Isa˙ Aron, Steven Cohen, Larry Hoffman Rabbi Yael Splansky and I added some comments and Ari Kelman identified six middot (qualities) that about how our large congregations are trying to meet amazing congregations exhibit: sacred purpose, holistic these challenges. She mentioned that synagogues strive to ethos, participatory culture, meaningful engagement, be economically inclusive while appreciating the support innovation disposition, and reflective leadership and of financial elites. I explained that I became convinced governance. These characteristics come into play in the that “If Jewish life is going to succeed in North America, central aspects of synagogue life: worship, study, we have to make it succeed in these large communities.” community and social justice. Visionary congregations These programs paralleled discussions that I have had are entrepreneurial, experimental and committed with other rabbis and synagogue leaders at the Kellogg to something better than simply responding to the School at Northwestern, the Hartman Institute, maintenance needs of their members. They offer a think-tanks at the Jewish Theological Seminary, the religious vision, serious prayer, learning opportunities United Synagogue and the Rabbinical Assembly, and and a means to engage in acts of kindness. private conversations with thought-leaders at the Alban Hayim Herring was the Executive Director of STAR Institute, Synagogue 3000 and other organizations (Synagogue Transformation and Renewal). In devoted to the future of congregational life. Tomorrow's Synagogue Today: Creating Vibrant Centres A spate of books has been written over the past of Jewish Life (2012), he calls for synagogues to go decade on the subject. In 2003, Sidney Schwarz beyond incremental change to really transform the published Finding a Spiritual Home: How a New lives of people. He discusses collaboration with other Generation of Jews Can Transform the American congregations, other Jewish institutions (locally and Synagogue. He argued that the suburban, child-centered, globally), and with organizations outside of the Jewish program-oriented "synagogue-center" fails to provide community to forge new models of synagogue mission, the connectedness, belonging, intimacy and inclusiveness governance and organization. Speaking to people who that Jews of all ages (particularly young adults) are seek- care about the Jewish future, he urges them to make ing. He called for congregations to follow the vision of significant investments so that synagogues will continue their rabbis to become participatory and welcoming to benefit and enrich the Jewish community. "synagogue-communities". There is a lot to talk about and much more to do. In Self Renewing Congregation and Becoming a Rather than getting caught up in small issues, these Congregation of Learners, Isa Aron suggests that programs and books remind us that congregations must successful congregations are open to new ideas, flexible initiate big conversations about meaningful issues. As we in their outlook, thoughtful in their policies, and able to study Pirkei Avot, the Wisdom of the Founders, over the adapt to their changing environments. A self renewing summer, I am constantly reminded of the teaching of congregation engages in cyclical learning that develop Rabbi Tarfon: "You are not obligated to complete the four paradoxical capacities: (1) Thinking back and work, but neither are you free to desist from it” (2:21). thinking ahead: being both reflective and proactive; (2)
4 from the president Carolyn Kolers We’re Making Progress, Together if you’d like to share your thoughts or ask Carolyn a U question, send her an email to [email protected]. four years ago, when i became chair of beth tzedec’s considerable improvement in our financial situation over Board of Governors, there were so many things I hoped the last three years. We have restored the Congregation to accomplish, in partnership with then incoming to the point where it can meet its operational needs President Norman Kahn and the support of our new without depleting its capital and sacrificing its future. Executive and Board. Thanks to your participation in At the same time, we have developed new budgeting Town Hall meetings, surveys, focus groups, emails and processes, new policies for budget and spending informal discussions, we identified a number of goals approvals and improved internal financial reporting. and objectives, and we all set out to work to achieve The coming year will be the first time we will benefit them together. Looking back, I’m very proud of what from the new budgeting processes from the start of the we’ve all achieved for our Congregation since then; I’m annual cycle. We will continue to try to tweak the also very much aware of what is yet to be accomplished. reporting process, to ensure that the metrics and insights from last year’s programs and events effectively inform Policies and Programs planning for the coming year. Many of you shared your thoughts and wishes about the Beth Tzedec you wanted to see. Based on your Operational Alignment feedback, policies were changed and new programs were As you might remember, you used to receive various launched. It was your comments that led us to make a annual program guides from the shul. One described formal request of Rabbi Frydman-Kohl to consider the Adult Education; another outlined Youth and Family role of women in our religious community, resulting in Programs. There were listings of Music Events, Library his teshuvah determining that women could be counted Programs, Museum Programs... all in a minyan. Based on your requests for more options for separately devised, advertised and mounted. Sometimes, celebrating B’nei Mitzvah, we developed and introduced various Beth Tzedec programs competed on the same night. a new Bar/Bat Mitzvah policy. The Bar/Bat Mitzvah Our leadership believed in one Beth Tzedec, offering program was revamped in response to the many parents a rich variety of attractive programming as a who wanted their children’s experience to be different Community Destination for Jewish Living. We wanted and better. Youth programs, such as our Paperclips trip to ensure that our resources were deployed strategically, and new tikkun olam opportunities, were developed in and that programs were coordinated and jointly response to the wishes of teens which were conceived developed. In 2009, all Beth Tzedec program listings and communicated through the TAC (Teen Advisory were consolidated into a single annual Adult, Family Committee). We fully expect this trend to continue, as and Youth Program Guide. One regular weekly eblast you help us to determine which policies and programs was created (which is currently being redeveloped and are evaluated and evolved in the year to come. will be re-launched in the coming weeks). Speakers brought in by the Adult Education Committee have Financial Viability offered presentations at dinners for Families, at events Four years ago, Beth Tzedec was facing a dismal for Young Professionals and Teens, and following financial situation, having experienced repeated substantial musical Friday Night Live services. Children’s program- operating deficits which had been funded by the sale of ming has run concurrently at adult events. Holiday capital investments and cemetery lands. We worked with celebrations have been scheduled and promoted across staff, the Budget and Finance Committee and other departments and age groups. We expect the coming committees across the board to address both our top and year’s process to continue to utilize this model, as our bottom lines. We renegotiated key contracts, put strict professionals work together to provide the best varied spending restrictions in place and developed plans to programming for our community. improve critical sources of revenues. The result has been 5 beth tzedec bulletin continued Carolyn Kolers Spring Volume 62, Number 4 Sivan 5773 • May 2013 Organizational Effectiveness: Technology and Communications Editorial Council Carolyn Kolers, Four years ago, our computer systems were in dire need of Dena Libman, Debbie Rothstein, Ted Zittell updating; our communications were tired; our website was clut- tered and not fully functioning; and it was impossible to access the Internet wirelessly within our building (an objective sought to be achieved on occasions other than Shabbat and holidays!). Today, we have acquired new computers and productivity tools, with proper back-up systems and support. We have wireless Beth Tzedec Congregation access. Our posters, ads, brochures and other communications 1700 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario materials share a consistent vibrant look and feel; our Bulletin has Canada M5P 3K3 Tel 416-781-3511 / Fax 416-781-0150 been redesigned; and we’ve launched a new sparkling website. www.beth-tzedec.org The website roll-out will continue over the summer, when we will add new functionality, the ability for members to access their President Carolyn Kolers accounts and update personal information and email preferences [email protected] online and the introduction of the means to make payments (for Chair of the Board S. Blake Teichman membership contributions or other donations), to make event [email protected] reservations and to purchase event tickets online. Within the next six to twelve months, our office systems for processing information klei kodesh & educational leadership and reporting will have been entirely overhauled, streamlined and Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl, Anne and improved. Max Tanenbaum Senior Rabbinic Chair ext. 228, [email protected] Our Building Rabbi Adam Cutler Four years ago, some people thought our first priority had to ext. 219, [email protected] be the renovation of our aging building; however, we believed that Cantor Simon Spiro it was premature to discuss what would become of our building ext. 223, [email protected] without first addressing what goes on inside it. Having made Cantor Sidney Ezer significant strides on programming in the first three years, it was ext. 296, [email protected] time this year to start to focus on the building itself. Ritual Director Lorne Hanick Our Renovation Committee met several times over the past ext. 240, [email protected] year, and the plans to meet current and future needs are evolving. Director of Education and Family Our expectation is that we will bring them to the Congregation for Programming / Congregational School consultation and review before the end of 2013. In the meantime, Principal Daniel Silverman our House Committee continues to oversee the upkeep of our ext. 231, [email protected] building (in consultation with the Renovation Committee and the Youth Director Aily Leibtag Board), with a view to ensuring that money spent on ongoing ext. 239, [email protected] needed repairs and improvements will not be wasted in the long run. administrative & program support Strategic Partnerships Executive Director Randy E. Spiegel While we focussed on harmonizing the efforts of the various ext. 211, [email protected] departments inside the synagogue, we also reached out to other Executive Assistant Terri Humphries organizations to partner. Leveraging key existing and developing ext. 212, [email protected] relationships among our Klei Kodesh, our Executive Director and Receptionist Avital Narvey our Lay Leaders, we have developed programs in partnership with 416-781-3511, [email protected] UJA Federation, the Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre, the Events Coordinator Florence Bendelac Bernard Betel Centre, the Jewish Outreach Institute, Jsport, Hillel ext. 213, [email protected] Toronto, the Office of the Israeli Consulate, the Centre for Jewish Librarian Zina Glassman Studies at the University of Toronto, the Shalom Hartman Institute ext. 225, [email protected] and more. Museum Curator Dorion Liebgott At the same time, we have invested in our relationship with ext. 232, [email protected] Robbins Hebrew Academy (formerly USDS) which has shared our Membership Coordinator Sheri Federman building for decades, finding new opportunities to mount and ext. 220, [email protected] promote joint initiatives. In addition, we transitioned successfully TO CONTRIBUTE YOUR news, congratulations, to a new relationship with Applause Catering, with a return to full member updates or other listings, send an email and regular use of our kitchen facilities. to [email protected], call 416-781-3514 ext. 212 or fax 416-781-0150. 6 continued Carolyn Kolers
What’s Next approach. Further, I really hope to have the opportunity Over the last several months, I have been approached to build on current momentum and consolidate the key by many of you inquiring about how much longer I will projects and initiatives of the past four years into a com- serve the Congregation as President. I will complete my prehensive Strategic Plan, to support those of you who second year (that is, my second one-year term) following have expressed interest and desire to get involved with the upcoming Annual General Meeting on May 30, our shul, to guide the completion in the coming year of 2013. Over the last several months, I have been ap- conceptual plans for the restoration and renovation of proached by many of you inquiring whether or not I our building, and to participate in the creation of a fresh would be willing to serve a third (and final) year as fundraising and development plan to meet our future President. needs. There has been some debate about whether it is Thank You permitted or appropriate to serve a third year as President. Our Constitution states that an individual may No matter what happens with this election, it has serve in any position on the Executive for a maximum of been my honour and privilege to serve this three consecutive years, and, while most presidents have Congregation. It would not have been possible to accom- served for two years, some have served for only one year, plish all we have without the help and support of so and others have served for three. many people: Our Board members and Executive After careful consideration, I have confirmed my Committee, Klei Kodesh and staff, committees and other willingness to serve the Congregation as President for a volunteers have helped to shape and execute various third and final year. However, because a Board election pieces of the overall strategy. Your contributions and has been triggered, it is the new Board (once elected) input, along with those of the Beth Tzedec Men's Club who will vote to determine who will serve as President and Sisterhood, have been invaluable in developing and (and in the other six elected roles on our Executive). delivering our programs and other offerings. It is up to you, as members, to choose your elected Your Input is Welcome representatives, who will in turn determine who will As always, I invite you to share your thoughts with serve as your President. me about any of the points I’ve discussed, and about My willingness to stand for a third year in this what matters most to you for our synagogue. Please position is driven by my deep desire to ensure that the contact me anytime at [email protected]. I look new initiatives, changes, relationships, policies and forward to seeing you at the Annual General Meeting programs described above will have the greatest chance on Thursday, May 30 at 7:30 PM. of continuing success, as they are nurtured over one additional year through a consistent vision and
Board of Governors Meetings Members are welcome to attend all regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Governors. To accommodate the need for sensitive items to be discussed in private, each meeting will include an in camera portion, allowing the Board to deliberate confidentially without any guests. Upcoming meeting date for 2013:Wednesday, May 22* at 7:30 pm * Meeting dates are subject to change. Please check with the office to confirm dates before attending.
7 Kashrut (dietary laws) observed. Women are welcome!! Chance to win fabulous prizes!
8 lifecycle News and Milestones News received between February 1 and April 15 has been included in this issue.
We can’t share your good news U unless you tell us about it. Send an email to bulletin@beth- Milestones tzedec.org, or call us at 416-781-3514 ext. 212. Deadline for the next Bulletin covering August, and celebrations September and October is July 15.
Births Weddings Ryan Schure, son of HUGH Many Thanks to & JUDY SCHURE, and Hila Joshua Miles, son of Brian Jacobs, son of Buritinsky, daughter of YURI A MIKEY Network defibril- JENNIFER & SAM GALET, DR. RONALD & GLORIA & RIMA BURITINSKY, who lator was donated in honour grandson of MELANIE & JACOBS, and Rachel Singer, will be married August 4. of Helene & Gilbert BARRY COHEN and HELENE & daughter of ERNIE & Chapnick by their loving JOEL GALET, great-grandson BONNIE SINGER, who were Michael Shiman, son of family. It has been installed of HILDA MITZ, born January 5. married on February 17. ALEX & HEDY SHIMAN, and in the Lobby near the Nicole Shomair, daughter of Sanctuary and Banquet Hall. Charlie Sam, son of Adam Weizman, son of SAM GARRY & HELENE SHOMAIR, MIRIAM MALC & DAN FROLIC, & AGI WEIZMAN, and who will be married August 4. Sondra Fink & family, who grandson of ANNE MALC and Joanna Lindenberg, daughter sponsored Seudah Shlisheet JACK MALC and IRENE & BERNIE of NATHAN & GLENNIE Benjamin Shirinian, son of on February 9 to commemorate FROLIC, born January 28. LINDENBERG, who were LORNE & NOEMI SHIRINIAN, the yahrtzeit of Stanley Fink. married on May 5. and Leslie Gottlieb, Ryan John, son of daughter of NORMAN & Dr. Ron & Gloria Jacobs, ANDREW & JENNIFER DALES, Jeff Beallor, son of MORLEY SHARON GOTTLIEB, who will who sponsored a grandson of BARNEY & and the late SAUNDRA BEALLOR, be married August 18. Congregational Kiddush on BRENDA DALES and SAM & and Julie Steiner, daughter February 16 in honour of MYRA SHARE, born February 4. of FRED & BRYNA STEINER, Congratulations to: Brian Jacobs & Rachel who will be married June 2. Singer on their marriage. Ethan Ryan Sam, son of JUDITH BORTS & JONATHAN Adam Armeland, son of JAY Ettie Lubin, who celebrated The Gotlieb Family, who JACOBSON, grandson of ARMELAND & SANDY ORMAN, her 100th birthday on April 14. sponsored a Congregational HELENE & DAVID BORTS and and Jessica Friedlich, Kiddush on February 23 to Gertrude Diamond, who ANITA & FRANK JACOBSON, daughter of JOSEPH & LINDA commemorate the first celebrated her 90th birthday great-grandson of BELLA FRIEDLICH, who will be yahrtzeit of Dorothy BORTS, born March 3. married June 16. on April 10. Orenstein.
Lily Hayden, daughter of Benjamin Geist, son of Jaclyn Sud, on receiving her Steve Freiman and Mark RORY AND JULIE MITZ, grand- MARVIN and the late TERRY CA designation. Freiman, who sponsored a daughter of RANDI MITZ, GEIST, and Courtney Dick, Matthew Urback, son of Congregational Kiddush on LEWIS MITZ & WENDY daughter of NEIL & EILEEN March 2 to commemorate SHARON & STEPHEN URBACK, POSLUNS, STUART & IRENE DICK, who will be married and Robin Malach, daughter the yahrtzeit of David Freiman. BERKOWITZ, great-grand- June 30. of FRAN SURAN AND STEPHEN daughter of HILDA MITZ, Sara Kachuck, Marilyn MALACH, on their recent MARY WASSER, BOB & EILEEN Andrew Max, son of Cohen, Barbara Wylde, engagement. BERKOWITZ, STANLEY & MITCHELL & ANNE MAX, Ellen Rosenbluth and Robin grandson of RALPH & JUDY LOUISE BENDER and JOYCE Dr. Murray Urowitz, who Kachuck, who sponsored POSLUNS, born March 18. SHIFF and DR. PAUL MAX, and Seudah Shlisheet on March 2 Rebecca Sutin, daughter of was awarded the Queen’s Jubilee Medal for his to commemorate the Charley Mia, daughter of RICK & JAN SUTIN, grand- contributions in the field yahrtzeit of David Kachuck. HAYLEY & PAUL HOFFMAN, daughter of MARIE SUTIN, of rheumatology. granddaughter of GAYLE & who will be married June 30. Susan Friedrich & Harry MORTY EISENBERG and Enchin, who sponsored Mark Masters, son of Isaiah Zabitsky for being a EVA & DAVID HOFFMAN, top five finalist in the Grade Seudah Shlisheet on March 9 great-granddaughter of RANDY & RISA MASTERS, to commemorate the and Robyn Weintraub, 5/6 division of the National ANNE & ISAAC EISENBERG, Bible Contest. yahrtzeiten of Rozalia born April 1. daughter of STEPHEN & Friedrich and Miksa Friedrich. TERRY WEINTRAUB, who will be married July 21.
9 lifecycle News and Milestones
Trudy, Debbie & Barry Lewis Jordan & Jill Weinstein, Alan & Alane Berdowski, Joseph & Adi Neuberger, Shecter, who sponsored who sponsored a Congregational who will sponsor a who will sponsor a Seudah Shlisheet on March Kiddush on April 18 in Congregational Kiddush on Congregational Kiddush on 23 to commemorate the honour of the Bat Mitzvah of May 25 in honour of the June 8 in honour of the Bar yahrtzeit of Max Shecter. their daughter Sophie. Bar Mitzvah of their Mitzvah of their son son Ethan. Benjamin. The Tanenbaum Family, who Mitchell & Stella Miller, sponsored a Congregational who sponsored a The Steinhart Family, Adam & Lesley Griff, Kiddush on March 26 to Congregational Kiddush on who will sponsor a who will sponsor a commemorate the yahrtzeiten April 20 in honour of the Congregational Kiddush on Congregational Kiddush on of Anne Tanenbaum and B’nei Mitzvah of their chil- May 25 in honour of Dr. June 15 in honour of the Harold Tanenbaum. dren Joey and Jennifer. Melvin Steinhart’s special Bar Mitzvah of their son birthday. Michael. Beth Tzedec Men’s Club, Richard Allen & Dahra who sponsored Seudah Granovsky, who sponsored Avi Hyman & Heidi Drew & Pearl Berman, Shlisheet on March 30 in a Congregational Kiddush Shuster, who will sponsor a who will sponsor a honour of Men’s Club on April 27 in honour of the Congregational Kiddush on Congregational Kiddush on Earth Hourz. Bar Mitzvah of their son Adam. June 1 in honour of the Bar June 22 in honour of the Mitzvah of their son Bar Mitzvah of their son Ava Kanner & Norman Lorne Grossman and Wendy Samuel. Harrison. Tobias, who sponsored a Grossman, who sponsored a Congregational Kiddush on Congregational Kiddush on Michael & Cindy Opler, Joel & Leslie Flatt, who April 6 to commemorate April 27 in honour of the who will sponsor a will sponsor a the 36th yahrtzeit of Bat Mitzvah of their Congregational Kiddush on Congregational Kiddush Rabbi Joseph Kanner. daughter Nicole. June 1 in honour of the Bar on June 22 in honour of Mitzvah of their son Jonah. the Bat Mitzvah of their Ruth Levy, Robert & Howard & Lisa Winston, daughter Zoe. Patricia Levy & family, who who sponsored a Samuel Damiani & Marnie sponsored a Congregational Congregational Kiddush on Burke, who will sponsor a Kiddush on April 6 to com- May 4 in honour of the Bar Congregational Kiddush on memorate the yahrtzeit of Mitzvah of their son Chase. June 8 in honour of the Bar Sam Levy. Mitzvah of their son Seth. Bernard Good & Jennifer The Shier Family, who Joseph, who sponsored a sponsored Seudah Shlisheet Congregational Kiddush on on April 13 to commemorate May 18 in honour of the the yahrtzeit of Shoshana Shier. Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Leah.
Registration for the 2013-2014 Hebrew School Program is now open.
For registration information, call the school office at 416-781-3514 ext. 230.
10 from the executive director Randy E. Spiegel It’s Time To Get Your do you have questions U about Beth Tzedec? Email Randy Hands Dirty! at [email protected]. the snow is really gone, the rain is falling and the productive crop, it is our job to do whatever is in our spring has finally sprung. If you are like me, you get a lift power to facilitate the positive growth and ultimately when you see spring flowers poking through the last for everyone to share in the goodness of what we have snow, and you delight in hearing and seeing so many to offer. birds – including the ones that are nesting in the soon- So what does all this have to do with life at Beth to-be-fixed light fixture over my porch. The Pesah dishes Tzedec? As a community made up of so many wonderful are stored; I have done my counting of the omer up˙ to seedlings and mature oaks, we have much to offer each Shavuot; I have relived the time when the Torah was other. Our younger members give us hope in their ability given on Mt. Sinai; and, from this point forward, I feel to achieve their individual potential. Our older members the real blessings of life as I get my hands dirty in my provide comfort in the “shade” of their experience, and garden. their deep roots help secure us in stormy weather. Our Years ago, when my kids were young, and years ancestors have not just built a building, but their legacy before that, when I was young, I turned the earth over in was the articulation of a vision that we continue to my garden and laid out the rows for my vegetables. embrace today; a vision that says that with all of the I bought the packets, gently pressed the seeds into the challenges facing modern life, we will provide the tools earth and watered my flock. In time, the first sprouts to keep that vision in perfect focus. Our parents and appeared, and slowly, there were leaves, stalks, and then, grandparents invested in something called community so as if by some miracle, I could see my vegetables begin to that we could give our children a strong spiritual home, form. Though my own kids may have snickered now and a place to grow intellectually and socially with like- again, when it came time to share in the fruits of my minded peers, and a venue where the cultural of our peo- labour, my children did as I had done with my father a ple could find a voice and our voices could be at home in generation before: we picked our cucumbers, went to the our personal expression. garden hose, washed them in freezing cold water and I believe that we at Beth Tzedec, through our out- crunched away. I truly understood the brakhah of standing programs and staff, are embracing our people, “bringing forth fruit from the earth” and I am not sure wherever they are, without pretense or precondition. there was a more rewarding moment and time of We all embrace our children and our loved ones. In my appreciation for God and for each other. garden, I embrace the hope that this year may be a Anyone who has experienced the miracle of child- bumper crop and that maybe, just maybe, I won’t put in birth can attest to an almost otherworldly emotional too much salt and ruin the pickles. It is time to embrace earthquake as the child begins to cry. We rapidly count each other and share some of what Beth Tzedec has to fingers and toes and wait for signs that everything is as offer and maybe. I hope this will be the year when you okay as it can be. Life emerges and the circle of life find a little more of yourself amongst the members of begins. We thank God for the miracles of life, and while your community. the stakes are nowhere as high as when we plant the For more information on any of Beth Tzedec’s programs garden, “im eyn kemah, eyn torah” – if there is no and learning opportunities or about how to make a difference sustenance, there can be˙ no life. And so it is with our in the lives of your community, please contact me at community; we reap what we sow. When we plant and [email protected] or 416-781-3514 ext. 211. nurture with all good intentions, we are sometimes rewarded with the miracles of life. But sometimes the “tree” does not grow with a straight trunk – the spine, as it were, is bent and may need extra attention. Especially when the work that we put in does not yield the most
11 Mazal Tov to our B’nei Mitzvah WHOHAVECOMPLETEDOUR May 16 BAR/BATMITZVAHPROGRAM Leah Emily Good daughter of Bernie Good & Jennifer Joseph
May 25 (in the little minyan) June 1 June 1 June 8 Ethan Gurion Berdowski Jonah Isaac Opler Samuel Shuster-Hyman Benjamin Eitan Neuberger son of Alan & son of Michael & son of Avi Hyman son of Joseph & Alane Berdowski Cindy Opler & Heidi Shuster Adi Neuberger
June 9 June 15 (in the little minyan) June 22 June 22 Seth Damiani Michael Solomon Griff Harrison Lev Berman Zoe Hannah Flatt son of Sam Damiani son of Adam Griff & son of Drew Berman & daughter of Joel & & Marnie Burke Lesley Sandler-Griff Pearl Gropper Berman Leslie Flatt
12 around the shul Families & Festivals Celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut at Beth Tzedec!
Celebrating Israel @ 65 was so much fun; it gave all of us a real appreciation for the country. Alon and Inbar helped us understand the significance and intensity of Yom Hazikaron and the quick transition to Yom Ha’atzmaut, the day of joy and celebration.
beth tzedec families celebrated israel @ 65 with a • 1990s— The high tech era. Israel invented: voice- trip back in time to experience the magic moments of mail, the USB key, the pillcam, and the cherry each decade since the creation of the Modern State of tomato! Israel in 1948. The exciting events helped inspire fun • 2000s— Israel finished creating the Shvil Yisrael, a activities for children to expand their knowledge about wonderful hiking trail that connects Israel from Israel and grow their love for our homeland. the North to the South. This decade was a great How did we relive Israel over the last 65 years? time to celebrate Israeli nature and hear about the wonderful Israeli stories that are shared around • 1940s—Israel celebrated Independence and campfires. became the Modern State of the Jewish people. We celebrated by designing our own version of Today, our decade is all about having fun! Tel Aviv the Israeli flag. has been voted the number one city for young people. We celebrated Israel @ 65 with our own version of a • 1950s—More and more Jews were immigrating to beach party! Israel from Arab countries. We made our own Our Yom Ha’atzmaut continued the wonderful passports and helped form the Tzahal (IDF) with a tikkun olam projects launched by our Families and fun army training obstacle course. Festivals Committee with a campaign for the Lone • 1960s— The victory of the Six-Day War and the Soldier Center in Israel. We found important items that chance to once again visit the Kotel. Everyone the soldiers needed and we raised the money for The wrote notes and put them in our “Beth Tzedec Lone Soldiers Center to buy these much needed supplies. Kotel”. Lucky for us, Inbar (one of our shinshinim) If you would still like to make a donation towards this will take the notes to Jerusalem and place them cause, please call Avital in the office at 416-781-3511. right in the Kotel. Yom Ha’atzmaut is another one of Beth Tzedec’s family programs that are warm, inviting and fun for all • 1970s— The decade of the best music in Israel. kids and families. High school and middle school We listened to Naomi Shemer and other wonderful students love the experience of volunteering and helping artists and held our own vote for which song was to make the event fun for everyone. Join us for more the greatest of the decade. family programs and Shabbat dinners next year! • 1980s— The New Israeli Shekel. We played black jack and other card games and learned about all the new Israeli money. Winners were excited to take home their “winnings”.
13 Friday Night, May 24 Kabbalat Shabbat Service 6:30 PM NIGHT Cantor Simon Spiro, of Hassidic upbringing, and Cantor Sidney Ezer, of Iraqi descent, team up˙ with the spectacular Beth Tzedec Singers for a lively fusion of Sefardic and Ashkenazi music. With instrumental LIVE! accompaniment until Kabbalat Shabbat, the two charismatic Cantors will introduce different melodies from their contrasting musical backgrounds. Their musical Ma’ariv is supported by the smooth a cappella vocal blend and tight harmonic “crunches” that have become the trademark of the Beth Tzedec Singers. Sing along and feel COST FOR DINNER: the exhilarating mood of Shabbat deep in your soul. $36 adults, $18 children (6-14). A featured Jewish Music Week in Toronto event. To reserve, call Avital at 416-781-3511 by Tuesday, May 21. Shabbat dinner following, featuring visiting scholar Professor Stephen Berk. See page 16 for details.
14 cantor’s diary Cantor Simon Spiro Now is the month of Maying, when merry lads are playing, fa la la la...
Join Cantor Spiro for The Great W American Jewish Songbook Concert on May 23. See p. 2. those are the words to a thomas that I decided to further delve into this fabulous Broadway Singers and the Morley English madrigal that Aliza had area and put together an evening of not 30-piece Songbook Orchestra. We have to perform for Mother’s Day when she only Hollywood Jewish songwriters, special guest appearances by the was in second grade. She still sings that but those of all popular songs: The so-cute-you-want-to-eat-them Voices of every May. Indeed, there is a merry Great American Jewish Songbook. Tomorrow Children’s Choir and the spirit to the month of May and it Even I didn’t know what I was getting extraordinary Toronto Heschel School makes me want to celebrate, preferably into. Choir. Of course, what would a Simon with all of you. We all know about the Gershwin/ Spiro show be without some film The month of May has been Berlin/Kern presence in Broadway footage and special costuming declared Jewish Heritage Month in musicals, but in exploring the many moments? We have that, too. Ontario. Thanks to the work of MPPs styles of popular song, I discovered that Yes, I know what some of you are Mike Colle, Peter Shurman and Cheri the Jewish songwriters consistently thinking: Another synagogue event. DiNovo, this bill of declaration was dominate across the musical board. People often comment to me that they passed last year and, as the saying goes, (OK, I’ll concede maybe not in rap and and their families are simply “not it’s good for the Jews. I had the honour country.) Their success in song has interested in shul”. They will happily of singing at the Opening Kick-Off made it, at the same time, easy and (or at least supportively) attend a bar Ceremony, and I was so pleased to see challenging to find material to put the mitzvah, a wedding, a bris or other life how many branches of the Ontario show together. There are literally cycle events, but in general, they tell me Jewish world were connected through thousands of songs from which to a synagogue has nothing to offer them. this wonderful initiative. choose for the concert line-up, and If you recognize yourself here, read on. Jewish Heritage Month was created herein lies my dilemma: How does one This concert is for you. This concert to celebrate the contribution of Jewish choose? is for your parents, your children and Ontarians to all areas of life. As MPP Well, we have chosen, and the result friends. Yes, even your grandchildren Mike Colle addressed the audience, he is spectacular. I am now in rehearsals will love this event. Please do not mentioned specific Canadians, names for The Great American Jewish stereotype a synagogue. Since my you would most likely all recognize but Songbook, a signature event for Jewish arrival here at Beth Tzedec, I have done which were foreign to me until then. Music Week in Toronto and Beth all I can to bring outstanding musical It was utterly fascinating. Tzedec’s gala musical fundraising event productions to you and the Toronto I have always known about the of the year. For the first time—and this community. It is so gratifying to know incredible contributions of Jews to the is really exciting—we have moved the that Beth Tzedec has come to be known areas of science, literature, medicine, Beth Tzedec concert outside of our shul as “The Music Synagogue of Toronto”. culture and more. In the world of music walls to the George Weston Recital If you have not yet been part of any of alone, I am constantly impressed—awe- Hall at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. these events, now is the time to see struck actually—at the disproportionate When we decided to move it, it was exactly what a shul can offer you. It’s a presence of successful Jewish songwriters. primarily to accommodate a larger chance to celebrate. Celebrate the Last year’s Beth Tzedec concert saluted crowd (we really were disappointed last Jewish contribution to music, and the outstanding number of Jewish year that so many could not get tickets), celebrate an evening out with other songwriters who wrote for Hollywood but this beautiful venue itself is the per- music-lovers, Jewish Heritage Month, films. We had an amazing sell-out fect setting for this fantastic evening of Jewish Music Week, and Beth Tzedec. concert with a very long waiting list. It the world’s favourite songs. Celebrate the Merry Month of Maying! garnered such an enthusiastic response Accompanying me on stage will be the 15 the sam & sarah kerzner holocaust memorial institute guest scholar weekend Beth Tzedec Congregation proudly welcomes back the dynamic and inspirational Professor Stephen Berk The Henry and Sally Schaffer Professor of Holocaust and Jewish Studies at Union College, New York Three Anniversaries: Anguish, Affirmation and Atonement Thursday, May 23 at 7:30 pm Workshop for March of the Living Participants A very special presentation and conversation for all March of the Living alumni, chaperones and their families. Prof. Berk will focus on the transition From Experiences to Action; how to maintain and grow connections to Holocaust and genocide awareness in the Jewish and broader community. No charge. Open to the entire March of the Living community. For more information, contact Daniel Silverman at Beth Tzedec, or Alana Saxe (Director, Toronto March of the Living at UJA Federation) at 416-398-6931 ext. 5282 or [email protected]. Friday, May 24 Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30 pm Dinner and lecture following: “Jews on Trial: Anti-Semitism in Kiev and Atlanta— The Centenary of Menachem Mendel Beilis” Two Trials of Two Jews Rocked the Russian and American Jewish Communities to Their Very Core Dinner follows a musical Friday Night Live service of Sefardic and Ashkenazi fusion featuring Cantor Simon Spiro, of Hassidic upbringing, and Cantor Sidney Ezer, of Iraqi descent, joined by the spectacular Beth Tzedec Singers.˙ With instrumental accompaniment until Kabbalat Shabbat, our charismatic Cantors will introduce different melodies from their contrasting musical backgrounds. Dinner by advance registration only. Cost: $36 Adults; $18 Children (6-14). To register, contact Avital at 416-781-3511 or [email protected] by Tuesday, May 21. Shabbat, May 25 Shaharit 8:45 am Pulpit address: Assertion and ִ Assassination—Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. after 45 Years Rev. King may have been the greatest American of the 20th century and he was a friend of ours. Prof. Berk will continue this talk with a question and answer session at a special kiddush following services. Sunday, May 26 Breakfast 9:30 am Lecture 10:00 am Yom Kippur +40: Atonement and Attack Yom Kippur 1973 Changed Israel and the Middle East
Breakfast co-sponsored by Beth Tzedec Men’s Club and Sisterhood. Members of Men’s Club and Sisterhood will be guaranteed a reserved seat if they call ahead and provide their names to Avital at the synagogue office at 416-781-3511.
16 commentary Rav Adam Cutler Variations on a Theme rav adam’s W Monday Night Learning classes continue until June 3. See details on p.24.
a remarkable yet subtle shift happens somewhere At the same time, the modern age has greater between Exodus and Deuteronomy. As the Israelites varieties of religious expression than ever before. make their way out of Egypt, God commands the annual There are Jewish clubs for all interests—from hiking to paschal offering. Exodus dictates that a flock animal motorcycling, Yiddish to veganism—newly published (sheep or goat) be killed, roasted and eaten by individual Jewish books and magazines in the thousands, and households at home. Deuteronomy, however, instructs synagogues of every flavour. There are innumerable that a herd animal (cattle) or flock animal is sacrificed, ways of connecting with a facet of the organized Jewish boiled and eaten by the community at a central sanctuary. community and behaving Jewishly. In the transition from one book to another, the type of What is in and what is out? Is it better to insist on animal, method of cooking, number of individuals per more ties that bind or to allow individual and small animal, and location all change. The portrayal of God’s group expression even when it goes against the grain, command is reconstructed. potentially creating agudot agudot, factions? While Exodus is comfortable with a certain degree of Perhaps no greater issue exists within our community individual freedom—there is no overall supervisor, and today than limits of acceptability vis-à-vis statements each family will certainly develop its own traditions concerning Israel and the Middle East. Certainly our around the practice—Deuteronomy is much more community is not of one mind regarding the settlements, concerned with communal uniformity. For Deuteronomy, potential negotiation partners and what a final peace the paschal offering must conform to the sacrificial plan should look like. We must however come together system in general (therefore the inclusion of cattle and to define what lies beyond the pale and speak loudly the need to boil) and must be regulated by the overseers against those who promote those positions. For example, of the central sanctuary. regarding statements on the far left in support of BDS, or The Torah, in the presentation of these two modes of far-rightists’ refusal to condemn violence, our community practice, articulates the tension between the benefit of must be firm in opposition. Within those parameters, variety in practice and thought on the one hand, and we are welcome to disagree and speak passionately, desire for communal cohesion and homogeneity on the but always with civility and respect for the inherent other. It is a presentation that presages the challenges of personhood and therefore inviolable sanctity of the Judaism in the modern age. other, whether that other is a fellow congregant, your In some ways, Jewish expression today is more Israeli cousin or her Palestinian neighbour. limited than in centuries past. When once liturgy varied Exodus and Deuteronomy are both right. Too much community by community, the wide distribution of a few division and we are no longer one people. Too much siddurim (especially from the Artscroll publication forced sameness and no one will be interested. Losing house) has mostly limited traditional liturgical practices variety means losing history. Excessive variety means no to three modes: Sefard (Ari), Sefardi and Ashkenazi. cohesion. There exists a middle path, reasonably wide, Where once community rabbis had authority to along which we can all journey. determine what was locally acceptable with respect to food, holiday practices, and even dress, the internet combined with a trans-religious move toward extremism, creating a push toward a universal acceptance of the frummest common denominator.
17 around the shul Youth
Aily’s Crew prepares Passover food boxes (l-r): Max Sherman, Lily Sherman, Shaina Kerzner, Jaclyn Charlat, Aily Leibtag, Sarah Cole, Alexa Charlat, Talia Aaron and Noah Aaron.
Yom Ha’atzmaut: (l- r) Alanna Mandel, Hannah Lefton, Jaclyn Charlat, Michal Freedman and Talia Aaron.
Yom Ha’atzmaut: Pearl Berman and Max Sherman staff a Tikkun Olam station collecting donations for Israel’s Lone Soldiers Centre.
ISRAEL Invite the Shinshinim for Dinner @ BETH TZEDEC Enjoy an Israeli meal with the Shinshinim. Invite them for dinner, discuss a menu, and cook it together! Learn about Israel through the delicious food. To schedule a dinner, email Alon or Inbar at: [email protected] or [email protected]
18 young families and youth Upcoming Programs and Events
For Children in SK to Grade 2 (Nitzanim) High Holy Days Volunteers: Cook & Shook Tuesday, June 4 from 4:00 to 5:30 PM Calling all 2013-2014 High Join Alon and Inbar for cooking and School students (Grades 9 shooking! Learn how to make amazing new to 12): Would you like to recipes and take home treats for Shabbat. volunteer on the High Holy While your food is in the oven, you will Days? We are looking for have a chance to enjoy bits of Israeli volunteers to help in the youth culture from the Shook, the Israeli market- activity rooms and other places place. Get to know Israel with our amazing in the synagogue. If you are inter- Israeli Young Emissaries! Cost: $5 per ested in volunteering, please session. contact Youth Director Aily Gan in the Gan Leibtag by June 20! You will receive more information about Sunday, June 2 12:00 to 1:30 PM volunteering and training As we welcome spring and summer, we sessions after you sign up. want to give back to the earth. Be prepared Beth Tzedec Day with The Toronto Marlies to get messy and have fun! We will be CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Noa Garmaise, Ellie Joseph, spending the day learning about gardening Tal Davis and Gili Tesciuba. and celebrating nature. Cost: $5 (includes For Families lunch). Shabbat Afternoon in the Park Shabbat @ Beth Tzedec Saturday, June 8 2:30 PM For Children Grades 6 to 8 (Kesher) Family Service & Lunch Enjoy a Shabbat afternoon in the park TOPs (Tikkun Olam Projects) featuring something for everyone: Sports June 8 10:30 AM Sunday, June 2 2:00 to 4:00 PM and games with Alon and Inbar for all For children, parents and grandparents, our Join us for our next Middle School Tikkun Olam children, snacks and a discussion with Aily participatory service is led by our Director Projects activity—a special TOPs car wash. for teens, and dialogue with Daniel for of Education and Family Programming, Fixing the world starts with TOPs and you. adults. Don't miss the fun! Weather permitting, Daniel Silverman, together with our Youth the program will meet at Cedarvale Park. Director, Aily Leibtag. Birthday celebrants For Children Grades 9 to 12 (BTTeens) If it is raining, the program will take place receive the monthly birthday blessing from at Beth Tzedec. Rav Adam and an aliyah. Usually held in Hadashot ˙ the Kimel Family Gym and followed by a Monday, May 27 7:30 PM Honour Our Israeli Young complimentary luncheon in the Lower Hall. All High School students are invited to meet Emissaries—Shabbat Service Alon and Inbar, our shinshinim, at Aroma and Dinner Shabbat Hockey Café in the Spadina Village and discuss the Friday, June 14 6:30 PM June 1 2:30 to 4:00 PM latest Hadashot (news) from Israel. ˙ Join us, along with Robbins Hebrew For children in Grades 1-6, organized by Academy, for a special evening to honour Alex. The best way to spend a Shabbat our departing shinshinim, Alon Reichman afternoon. To register, or for more infor- and Inbar Erez, in appreciation of their year mation about any of our Youth of dedication and hard work. The evening Shabbat Activities with the will also feature remarks by visiting Rabbi Shinshinim and Family Programs, contact Aily Leibtag, Youth Director, at Chaya Rowen-Baker. Cost: $36 for adults; May 25, June 8* 2:30 to 3:30 PM. $18 for children ages 6 to 14; $6 for Come learn about Israel through sports and 416-781-3514 ext. 239 or children ages 1 to 5. Dinner by advance other games, led by the Shinshinim. [email protected]. registration only: Call 416-781-3511 by *On June 8, if weather permits, we’ll head Monday, June 10. to the park. 19 shabbat Programs and Synaplex™ Plus The many creative ways we experience Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat Services Every Friday night. Youth Services see page 19 for further details: Check the weekly eblast, our website, and the monthly Junior Congregation (Ages 10 to 12) at 10:30 AM calendars for service and candle lighting times. Provides the opportunity for youth to connect with
Sanctuary Services 8:45 AM, every Shabbat. Shabbat and develop their prayer skills and knowledge. For everyone. Our musical Sanctuary Service offers a complete spiritual and liturgical Shabbat experience. SMP—Shabbat Morning Program (Ages 6 to 9) at 10:30 AM Cantor Simon Spiro and the Beth Tzedec Singers lead Gives children the chance to engage in fun Shabbat Shaharit and Musaf, with varied music each week, activities, challenge themselves, and spend time learning including˙ new arrangements of traditional pieces, as well with Alon and Inbar, our Israeli shinshinim. as beloved singable melodies. Rabbis Baruch Frydman- Torah Tots and Nursery Program (Ages 3 to 5) at 10:15 AM Kohl and Adam Cutler offer insights into our Torah and Children enjoy Shabbat stories, songs and snacks tradition. Lorne Hanick and Cantor Sidney Ezer lead the (leaving parents free to attend services in the Sanctuary preliminary service and are joined by a cadre of Torah or the Little Minyan). Readers/Ba’alei Keriyah to chant the weekly Torah portions. Lift your soul in prayer as you sing along, or close Young Shamashim following Services on May 25 and your eyes in meditation and be carried away by the June 8 and 15—An intensive program for B’nei Mitzvah magnificent harmonic sounds of our inspirational Shabbat candidates interested in improving their Shabbat morning service. davening skills. Meet for a nosh, z’mirot and learning.
Little Minyan Services 9:30 AM, almost every Shabbat, continuing through June. For those looking to be more actively involved in the worship experience, we offer a Can’t Get Enough Torah? traditional service in a welcoming, relaxed, family-friendly Here’s more! atmosphere. Participants lead portions of the service, read Torah and Haftarah, study the Torah portion of the week Weekly Torah study with Professor Arnold Ages together, and join together in singing various prayers. A 9:30 to 10:30 AM every Shabbat. song tape of Little Minyan tunes is available on request. Contact Hazzan Sidney Ezer or Lorne Hanick to arrange Lively Learning with Cantor Simon Spiro to learn and˙ lead parts of the service. Torah readers, Following Services on June 1. Enjoy your Kiddush and daveners, and those wishing to give a D’var Torah are study the weekly parasha with our Cantor. Explore always welcome and are offered support and teaching. fascinating commentaries of Rashi and other great Come and experience an exceptional Shabbat morning sages, all presented with passion and knowledge by service full of song, spirit and warmth. our amusing Hazzan. ˙ Monthly Family Services 10:30AM, Shabbat morning, Torah Time with Rabbi Adam Cutler June 8. For children, parents and grandparents, these par- 11:00 AM on June 15 Join Young Professionals @ BT in ticipatory services are led by Daniel Silverman, together Rabbi Frydman-Kohl’s study, as we eat, drink and with Aily Leibtag, and the families and children who at- examine pressing topics from sources both ancient tend, with a monthly birthday blessing from Rav Adam and modern. and an aliyah for all birthday celebrants. Held in the Kimel Family Gym and followed by a complimentary Jewish Meditation with Michelle Katz luncheon in the Lower Hall. 10:00 to 11:15 AM on June 1. See page 37 for further details.
20 your guide to Torah and Haftarah Readings dates torah and haftarah readings page numbers refer to the Etz Hayim Humash ˙ ˙ May 15 6 Sivan Shavuot, First Day 1st Torah: Exodus 19-20 436-450 2nd Torah: Numbers 28:26-31 932-933 Ezekiel 1:1-28, 3:12 1320-1324
May 16 7 Sivan Shavuot, Second Day 1st Torah: Deuteronomy 15:19-16:17 1080-1084 Yizkor 2nd Torah: Numbers 28:26-31 932-933 Habakkuk Chapter 3 1325-1328
May 18 9 Sivan Naso Numbers 4:21-7:89 791-811 Judges 13:2-25 812-815
May 25 16 Sivan Beha’alotha Numbers Chapters 8-12 816-835 ˙ Zechariah 2:14-4:7 836-839
June 1 23 Sivan Shelah Lekha Numbers Chapters 13-15 840-855 Shabbat˙ Mevarkhim Joshua Chapter 2 856-859
June 8 30 Sivan Korah 1st Torah: Numbers Chapters 16-18 860-875 Rosh˙Hodesh Tammuz 2nd Torah: Numbers 28:9-15 930-931 ˙ Isaiah Chapter 66 1219-1223
June 15 7 Tammuz Hukkat Numbers 19:1-22:1 880-893 ˙ Judges 11:1-33 909-913
June 22 14 Tammuz Balak Numbers 22:2-25:9 894-908 Micah 5:6-6:8 914-917
June 29 21 Tammuz Pinhas Numbers 25:10-30:1 918-936 ˙ Jeremiah 1:1-2:3 968-971
July 6 28 Tammuz Mattot-Masei Numbers 30:2-36:13 941-967 Jeremiah 2:4-28, 3:4 972-977
July 13 6 Av Devarim Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22 980-998 Shabbat Hazon Isaiah 1:1-27 999-1004 ˙ July 20 13 Av Va'ethanan Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11 1005-1031 Shabbat˙ Nahamu Isaiah 40:1-26 1032-1036 ˙ July 27 20 Av Eikev Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25 1037-1054 Isaiah 49:14-51:3 1055-1060
August 3 27 Av R'eih Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17 1061-1084 Shabbat Mevarkhim Isaiah 54:11-55:5 1085-1087
August 10 4 Elul Shoftim Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9 1088-1106 Isaiah 51:12-52:12 1107-1111
August 17 11 Elul Ki Teitzei Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 1112-1136 Isaiah 54:1-10 1137-1139
See the Calendar of Events for service times. Call Lorne Hanick at 416-781-3514 ext. 240 if you would like an aliyah on Shabbat or a holiday .
21
ISRAEL CO-SPNOSRED BY THE ITTA AND ELIEZER ZEISLER LECTURES @ BETH TZEDEC AND THE BETH TZEDEC SISTERHOOD
Rabbi Rowen-Baker grew up in the Masorti Movement in Israel. Ordained in 2007 by the Schechter Rabbinical Seminary, she is currently the only woman in a full-time Masorti pulpit in Israel, serving as Rabbi of Kehillat Ramot-Zion in French Hill, Jerusalem where she is dedicated to serving all age groups. She was the 2007 Tanenbaum Fellow at Beth Tzedec.
Masorti Rabbis and the Thursday, June 13 at 8:00 PM Shaping of Israeli Society Breaking Through Barriers: Can Israelis Build a New Jewish Identity? A presentation with Rabbi Chaya Rowen-Baker for Young Professionals @ Beth Tzedec. Dessert reception follows. No charge. RSVPs preferred to Marlene Laba at 416-781-3514 June 13 – 15 ext. 234 or [email protected].
Friday, June 14 – Kabbalat Shabbat Service 6:30 PM followed by remarks by Rabbi Rowen-Baker on the topic of Can Secular Israeli Families Engage Jewish Life? At the dinner, we will pay tribute to our Israeli Emissaries, Alon and Inbar, who have been with us this past year. Cost: $36 adults / $18 children (6-14) / $6 children (1-5). To reserve, contact Avital at 416-781-3511 or [email protected] by Tuesday, June 11.
Shabbat, June 15 – 8:45 Shaharit ˙ Pulpit Lecture: A Woman Rabbi in Jerusalem? followed by a kiddush lecture on Love Peace and Pursue Peace.
22 Hesed Report information hotline 416-781-3514 ext.261
Outִ of the Cold The fourth annual Out of the Cold Art Show and Fundraiser was held on Sunday, April 14 at Beth Sholom Synagogue. The artwork that is painted by our guests every Tuesday evening during our winter program was displayed and available for sale. The event was a huge success. Thirteen of the artists attended the show and in addition to their artwork, they each wrote and displayed a profile illustrating how the opportunity that our program provides them with has changed their lives. The show raised $4,000, of which $1,700 went directly to the artists, with the balance going directly back to the Out of the Cold program. Special thanks go out to Melanie Cheskes (who oversees the art program) and her team of volunteers who worked tirelessly to organize the event.
First Response Emergency First Aid On Sunday, April 21, the Hesed Committee presented a course providing certification˙ in First Response Emergency First Aid. Participants were given training in CPR according to the New CPR Guidelines and Standards released in November 2010 and approved by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and the American Heart Association. Topics included victim assessment, unconsciousness, shock and trauma, rescue breathing and choking (adult), medical conditions, bleeding and burns. All those who participated found it was time well-spent, and were left feeling far more confident about offering aid in emergency situations, including use of the defibrillator. If you missed the course this time around and are interested in taking it, please leave a message at the Synagogue for the Hesed Committee with your contact details. ˙ —Maureen Tanz Co-Chair Hesed Committee ˙
Sisterhood News
Best wishes to everyone for an enjoyable summer. We look forward to seeing everyone in the fall. SISTERHOOD
23 around the shul Education & Programs monday night learning Three Contemporary Jewish Paths with Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl Continues through June 3 7:15 to 8:25 PM Within the past five years, three thinkers have published works articulating their personal understandings of Judaism. Informed by great Jewish knowledge, engagement with contemporary secular thought, and sensitivity to current social realities, the works of Michael Fishbane (University of Chicago), Arthur Green (Hebrew College of Boston) and Byron Sherwin (Spertus College of Chicago) will provide us opportunities to examine our own beliefs. Come prepared to be challenged! Jews and Food with Rabbi Adam Cutler Continues through June 3 8:30 to 9:30 PM Looking at food from a biblical, rabbinic, ethical, historical,sociological, anthropological and gastronomical framework and using texts, both ancient and modern, including a plethora of recent scholarship, this course examines what, how and with whom we eat.
Ivrit b’Ivrit Learn Hebrew in Hebrew with our Shinshinim
Join Alon and Inbar for Hebrew for adults. This program will help you improve your Hebrew vocabulary and build confidence while allowing you to engage in conversation about Israeli society.
Beginner classes with Alon continue Tuesdays through June 4 at 7:30 PM. Intermediate/Advanced classes with Inbar will be held Tuesday, May 21 and June 4 at 7:30 PM. For more information or to RSVP, contact Alon at [email protected] or Inbar at [email protected].
24 around the shul Education & Programs Everything’s coming up ACEs
the outstanding hurler on the development program, no members elders. Our dynamic team of educators baseball team is called the “ace”. or prospective members are ever and programmers plan and execute, In tennis, an “ace” is the serve that turned away from Beth Tzedec. You under the guidance of committed blasts through the centre of the can participate by sending an volunteers, outstanding opportunities service box, out of the reach of the occasion card, sponsoring a break- for your spiritual, educational, opponent. If you have an “ace up fast, or by making a donation to cultural and social growth. Thanks your sleeve”, you have a powerful commemorate the yahrtzeit or to to the vision of members in the past, advantage. And the odds of scoring honour a friend or family member. many programs continue to be that ever elusive “ace” or hole-in-one Capital Campaign – When you offered without being charged to our are about 12,000 to 1 (which means look around Beth Tzedec you will annual operating budget. Through that my time is soon to come!). find a history of kindness spelled out bequests or planned gifts, you can At Beth Tzedec, your play can in the form of contributions made to participate in our Endowment involve a contribution to the ACE the capital projects of the congregation. Campaign and leave a legacy for Campaign. Better than a good thing, The Hendeles Chapel, the Kerzner future generations. Our endowments, ACE stands for Annual, Capital and Fellowship Hall and the Max and our sustenance, will help ensure that Endowment and reflects three Beatrice Wolfe Library are but a few in good times and in troubled times fundraising strategies we offer for of the projects that have been named there will be funds available to keep you to be a real winner and make a by families making gifts to the the Beth Tzedec vision strong for the real difference for the community. Capital Campaign. Our physical generations. With our guidance, you Annual Campaign – Every year, plant, our body, cannot survive with- can build your own program and Friends of Beth Tzedec and other out constant care. Weak joints, aging name a lecture, concert, scholarship contributors help bridge the gap be- systems and necessary cosmetic program or outstanding guest tween what it takes to run our shul updates must be attended to. Our scholar weekend. Your gift will and the membership contributions synagogue building is a house of provide the funds, year after year, to that are collected. As a “fair share” prayer and a place of dignity; we keep your name and our shared congregation, we ask our members must respect it and make it a place vision, fresh and alive. to assess their capacity and pay their we are proud to call our second Please help us to continue the fair share in accordance with our home. There are many opportunities legacy that is Beth Tzedec. Contact membership contribution schedule. to help us build a new and exciting Randy Spiegel, our Executive Not everyone, however has the structure, and we encourage you to Director, at 416-781-3514 ext 211 capacity to make a contribution at consider how you can make this and explore how you can be the the same level. Very often we field happen with a one-time or multi- “ace” on our campaign team. Join us calls to help provide some relief for year commitment. as we ensure that our mission and members who cannot pay as much as Endowment Campaign – Every vision remain powerful and clear, for they might wish. Thanks to the year, programs are planned that at- today and tomorrow. contributors to our Annual tract and cater to members of all Campaign, the heart of our ages and stages, from toddlers to
25 past events Updates on what you may have missed Was that Purim or what?
well, many thought it the best Gangnam-Style dance, from out of generosity to BT. As for Simon Spiro, show yet. With Purim being early nowhere, was greeted with a roar of usually known for his skills as the (our things are always early or late), enthusiasm for its fresh irreverent great Hazzan who transports us with ˙ the wizards (Cantor Simon and Aliza anti-Haman chutzpah, and our Jewish knowledge, wisdom and Spiro) pulled off a spectacular coup: oldest friend appearing each year by voice, he now wore his Chief A gallop through the very best of the popular demand–the Purim horse, a Musical Officer hat—maestro, last seven years, moving from Disney solid Beth Tzedec Purim fixture, that impresario, orchestrator, conductor to Vegas and the Wild West, the still manages to bring out the child and producer. He loved every minute Austrian Alps, and passing through in us as it trots past the outstretched of it, even when the performers were the Roaring Twenties on the way to hands of all who try to pet its occasionally out of syncopated Scandinavia, courtesy of the music fabric-fur. rhythms, with stresses and accents in of Abba. One of the great things about places where they wouldn't normally The entire Toronto Jewish Purim is the acting and supporting be. He was the Captain, keeping the community loves the Beth Tzedec casts. This year was no exception. flow smooth, and the excitement Purim Family Musical each year, and Hundreds of hours were contributed levels very high. Truly this was a what is there not to love? A story we by the support volunteers not seen or professional production, not to be all know set to melodies we all enjoy, recognized in the curtain calls. As for found in any other synagogue. As brilliantly written and choreo- the actors, many of the regular faces usual Simon’s quest for excellence graphed by Aliza and set to fresh were supplemented by new recruits, pushed us above and beyond what creative musical orchestrations by both young and old. The advantage other Hazzanim are capable of ˙ Simon. This year’s show “The of the seasoned actors was their doing. His talent, creativity and Ultimate Purim Musical” featured corporate memory. Working with commitment to excellence remind us three Esthers, two Mordechais, four some of the familiar material, the how very fortunate we are to have Kings, four Hamans and a cast of complex dance moves were mastered him at the helm of our services and models, dancers, eunuchs, nuns, with less pain. The advantages of our music programming. Bravo, cowboys, flappers, Vikings and welcoming new actors include Simon and Aliza! gangsters. Not exactly your typical reinvigoration of the routines, friend- Purim musical! Such a fast-paced raising (some joined BT specifically —Roger Goldstein and story required various narrators— to be in the musical) and integration Sheldon Rotman Hans Jewish Andersen, a nun named into an expanded BT Purim family. Co-Chairs, Music Committee Schwester Lederhosen, Ma Aliza Spiro did the impossible Megillacutty and others—to escort (again), volunteering untold hours of us through the musical mosaic. writing, organizing, rehearsing and There were two most striking encouraging. The Purim play simply contrasts that thrilled the audience at could not function without her each show. Mordechai’s new exciting talent, energy, enthusiasm and 26 opposite page, top (l-r): Gerry Posner, Leonard Cappe, Howard Snow, Sydney Goldenberg, David Shindman and Alan Sless; top left Bob Josse; top right Julia Barber and Emily Goldstein; middle left (l-r): Blake Teichman, Alan Sless, Randy Spiegel, Leonard Cappe, Sydney Goldenberg and Howard Snow; middle right The Little Shmohawks, one of the lost tribes, entertains the Beth Tzedec community; bottom right Cantor Sidney Ezer, Bob Cohen and Aliza Spiro
27 Children ages 1 to 3 with a parent, grandparent or caregiver
Toddlers, Tunes and Treats with Tobie Seligman 9:30 to 11:00 AM in Room 200 at Beth Tzedec Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Drop-ins welcome! Please call Jo Swartz before coming to ensure that space is available. Cost for individual classes: $15 per class for members / $18 per class for non-members.
Registration for the Mishpacha Program 2013-2014 is now open. Mishpacha runs Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Register for the year or for just one term. For ages 1-3. For more information, please contact Jo Swartz at 416-781-3514 ext. 230 or [email protected].
ISRAEL BETH TZEDEC MAX & BEATRICE WOLFE LIBRARY @ BETH TZEDEC Book and Film Club 2012 - 2013 Mondays—Dessert 1:00 PM, Reviews 1:30 PM $20 for each at the door • To register, call 416-781-3514, ext. 225
MAY 13
Footnote Heather Kassel, educator and reviewer, analyzes the film after the screening. Oscar nominee for best foreign film, this Israeli movie deals with the rivalry of two great Talmudic scholars, a father and son. Note: This program begins at 10:30 AM.
GENEROUSLYSPONSOREDBY Bradgate Arms Revera
The Beth Tzedec Max and Beatrice Wolfe Library would like to enhance our children’s book collection. If you have books, in good condition, which your kids have outgrown, we would be happy to give them a good home. For more information, please contact our librarian Zina Glassman at 416-781-3514 ext. 225 or [email protected].
28 in and around the shul Israeli Flag Raising at City Hall
Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl, Rabbi Tina Grimberg (Congregation Darchei Noam), Rabbis Sean & Jennifer Gorman (Pride of Israel Amy Kronish Synagogue) and Toronto The photos above were taken at the recent presentations given by Amy Councillor James Pasternak Kronish, a world authority on Israeli films. As part of Monday Night participate in raising the Israeli Learning, Amy gave a lecture and presented movie clips on War and Flag at Toronto City Hall on Yom Peace: Changing Attitudes. She had an excellent rapport with the Ha’atzmaut. audience, engaging them in a lively discussion and leaving them wanting photo taken by larry rachlin more. Speaking to Young Professionals on the provocative theme of The Jewish Mother in Film: Shrieking, Hysterical and Overprotective, Kronish delighted the audience with a series of movie clips from the last 70 years of film accompanied by punchy insights. Kronish enticed the crowd into appreciating the dynamic ability of film to represent and challenge stereotypical understandings of Jewish mothers. Amy's third lecture was included in the three-part series on The Image of Jews in Film. Through the lens of Israeli cinema, Amy discussed contemporary issues in Israeli society illustrated by several film clips. She addressed relations with Arabs, gender issues and the widening gap between the religious and secular. This presentation, attended by 75 people, was thought-provoking and engaging, and left the audience thinking about the dramatic changes that have impacted Israel over the last 15 years. photos taken by [email protected]
29 Come Celebrate Israel at our Family Shabbat Dinner
Friday, June 14 at 6:30 PM Join us, along with Robbins Hebrew Academy, for a Kabbalat Shabbat service led by Daniel Silverman and Cantor Simon Spiro, followed by dinner and a special program honouring our departing shinshinim, Alon Reichman and Inbar Erez. The evening will also feature remarks by visiting Rabbi Chaya Rowen-Baker. Cost: $36 for adults, $18 for youths (6 to 14), $6 for children (1 to 5). RSVP and pay by Monday, June 10. Dinner by advance registration only. RSVP to Avital at 416-781-3511 or [email protected].
Saturday, June 8 at 2:30 PM (following family service lunch) Enjoy a Shabbat afternoon in the park featuring something for everyone:Sports and games with Alon and Inbar for all children, snacks and a discussion with Aily for teens, and dialogue with Daniel for adults. Don't miss the fun! Weather permitting, the program will meet at Cedarvale Park. If it is raining, the program will take place at Beth Tzedec.
30 around the shul Israeli Young Emissaries
Farewell and Todah Rabah from the Shinshinim
Help us wish Alon and Inbar well at our Shabbat Dinner on June 14.
it is so hard to believe that the end is near. and interest from people in the community who made us We wanted to be able to say goodbye to all of Beth feel supported. Tzedec and thank you for an incredible year. In Israel, I (Alon) was scared of going to synagogue Coming to Beth Tzedec, we didn’t expect that the and did not feel connected. Coming to Beth Tzedec made Jewish community here would be so warm, inviting and me want to make synagogue a part of my life. The welcoming towards us. Our expectations were that we Jewish community gave us more than we could have would work, plan programs and have a new experience. thought, and therefore we loved being able to give back. We expected to give to the community, but we were not Israelis should know what is going on here in the able to predict how much we would learn and grow be- Diaspora. Our emissary job starts when we are back in cause of you. We learned so much about Judaism and Israel; that is when we have to share with Israel what it our Jewish identity. In Israel we often take our Judaism is like in Canada, and what we can learn from the people for granted. Being Jewish is just what we are; it is built here. into our society, and therefore making Jewish decisions We couldn’t talk about our year here without thanking comes without thinking. Here, we have learned how our amazing host families. They not only let us into their beautiful it is to choose Judaism. Shabbat is a scheduled houses but created Canadian homes for us and brought day of the week for us across the country. In Canada, us into the whole community. It is so special that we will coming to shul and celebrating Shabbat is a choice you return home with a whole new set of brothers, sisters, make, a special time you set aside in the week. Seeing parents and cousins. As strange as it is, it is something so this really inspired us. It will have a very big impact on special that we feel so fortunate and lucky to have been what we do when we return to Israel. Beth Tzedec is not able to be a part of. only a community, it is a family, and after being here for We feel such a connection with the youth in the shul, a year, we feel part of the Beth Tzedec family. in such a special way. These relationships are so strong For me (Inbar), it was wonderful to see how that when someone lands in Israel, we want to be their volunteering is such a big part of people’s lives here. first call, and we will be there to pick them up from the It is amazing to see that people of all ages take part in airport! this and try to reach all the people in need. The groups We also want to thank all the staff at Beth Tzedec for of students, parents and other community members who always supporting us and pushing us to do our best come out and get involved make this place and this work. As well, thanks to our lay leader, Todd Beallor, community so special. It is exciting for us to see how, who was like one more dad here in Canada and we when there are so many other areas of life, people get thank him for welcoming us into his family as well. involved in the synagogue. It is almost the end of the year, but just the beginning Israel plays such a big role in people’s lives here in of our relationship with all of you. Please keep in touch Toronto. There are so many events and programs that with us by email, and please come to our formal support and celebrate the country. We were shocked by goodbye Shabbat dinner on June 14. this, and so incredibly excited. For instance, when Alon Reichman Inbar Erez Operation Pillar of Defense happened, we felt such love [email protected] [email protected]
31 beth tzedec men’s club Spring News Men’s Club Makes a Difference
The Beth Tzedec Men's Club and Dr. Jeff Mills — Sisterhood recently concluded Our Man of the Year their second annual Speech The Beth Tzedec Men's Club Contest. recently honoured Dr. Jeff Mills at the Regional Federation of Jewish The first-place student will be Men's Clubs Dinner. awarded the Philip Givens Memorial Award consisting of $1,000 made Jeff has represented our club and available by Mrs. Min Givens, in congregation at regional and interna- memory of her late husband. The tional federation conventions. His remaining students will share in contributions include dedicated $1,500 donated by the Men's Club Presentations will be made at the service to our Men's Club board, the and Sisterhood. All students will be Annual Awards Breakfast on Sunday, Green Initiative, earthHourZ, the presented with a commemorative June 9 at 9:30 a.m. Please join us World Wide Wrap, Yom Hashoah plaque. for breakfast (no charge) where our Candle Campaign, Sunnybrook The top student speakers (in alpha- guest speaker will be Daniel Shabbat services, Men's Club betical order) are Noam Cotton, Silverman, Beth Tzedec’s Director of Shabbat, Wellness Initiatives and Hannah Saffer Spiro, Asher Zeldin, Education and Family Programming. High Holy Day ushering. Mazal tov, Jeff! Eton Ziner-Cohen, Tiphaera The student speeches are available Ziner-Cohen and Zach Zittell. on Youtube. Enter the search words “Beth Tzedec Youth Visions”.
New Horizons for Seniors with Rachel Hindel, MSW
Mondays 1:30 to 3:00 PM May 27 and June 17 Join Rachel for engaging and lively discussion, and the chance to learn with and from each other as we face life’s challenges. A great opportunity to share and nourish the mind and soul. Rachel Hindel, a graduate of Wurzweiler School of Social Work, leads this year’s group. PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BERNARD BETEL CENTRE
32 Yizkor Memorial Booklet It is now time to send in the information to include the names of your loved ones in the annual Yizkor Memorial Book used at Yizkor Services on Yom Kippur, Shemini Atzeret, Pesah and Shavuot for the year 5774. The cost is $18.00 per memorialized name per household. ˙
Yizkor Memorial Booklet Donation Make cheques payable to: Beth Tzedec Congregation 1700 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario M5P 3K3 Phone: 416-781-3511 Fax: 416-781-0150 E-mail Florence Bendelac: [email protected]
Deadline: Please complete and return this form with your payment no later than 3:00pm on July 19, 2013. Beth Tzedec—Yizkor Memorial Booklet Donation Form w Listed Donors:
Tax receipt to:
Street address:
City: Postal code:
Phone: Email: Total Donation* $ Credit card: Ì visa Ì mastercard Credit card number:
Signature: Expiry date:
*Note: $18.00 minimum contribution per memorialized name.
In order to acknowledge your donation in memory of your loved ones, please print their names very clearly, in English only.
In Sacred and Loving Memory of:
33 tributes Memory, yahrtzeit, appreciation, thanks and honours
Adam Kruger Youth Initiatives Fund Gerold and Rosylin Goldlist, honouring Norman and Jackie Kahn and family, Ab Flatt on his special birthday. commemorating the yahrtzeit of Herbert Hava Greenberg, honouring Jeremy Kahn. Plotkin and family on his Bar Mitzvah. Barbara and Ricky Kirshenblatt and family, honouring Ab Flatt on his special Miriam, Sheldon and Lana Kerzner, Jerome and Pearl Kazdan, honouring birthday. commemorating the yahrtzeit of Harold Maltz and Sharon Kreidstein on Morris Kerzner. Gillian’s Bat Mitzvah. Daily Minyan Breakfast Fund Howard Kirshenbaum, acknowledging Carolyn Kolers, Allison Cepler and the memory of Betty Kirshenbaum. Brian Cepler, commemorating the Nancy and Mitchell Abbey, Diane yahrtzeit of Lanette Cepler. Abbey-Livingston and Jack Livingston, The Kubes Family, commemorating the yahrtzeit of Dr. Zoltan Kubes. Neil Reine, acknowledging The Davison marking the conclusion of shloshim for Family in memory of John Enderson Stanley Abbey. Jan and Mark Lapedus, and Andrew and Davison. Rosalee and Seymour Berlin and family, Julie Freedman and families, commemo- commemorating the yahrtzeiten of rating the yahrtzeiten of Chovie Adult Education Fund Harold Albert Green, Belle Green Wax Freedman and Jack Freedman. and Abraham Greenberg. Todd Phillips, honouring David Phillips Rabbi Adam Cutler, acknowledging Ruth Berman and family, commemorating on his Bar Mitzvah. Louise Cohn in memory of the yahrtzeit of Dr. Neil David Berman. Prof. Mircea Cohn. Millie Pollock, commemorating the Sophie Brockman and family, yahrtzeit of Sidney Philip Pollock. Annual General Fund commemorating the yahrtzeit of Ian, Marlene and Mitchell Rattner, com- Louis Brockman. memorating the yahrtzeit of Cyril Dennis Beallor, commemorating the Charles and Morley Cadesky, commem- Rattner. yahrtzeit of David Beallor. orating the yahrtzeit of Dave Cadesky. Caren Ruby and family, commemorating Arnold Blumenthal, commemorating the Ellen Cosman and Stephen Johnson, the yahrtzeit of Gerry Ruby. yahrtzeit of Leon Blumenthal. commemorating the yahrtzeit of Anne The Sachs and Teichman Families, com- Lynn Catzman, commemorating the Johnson. memorating the yahrtzeit of Tom Sachs. yahrtzeit of Fred Catzman. Ellen Cosman and Stephen Johnson, Randall Schwartz and Andrea Randolph, Rose Cooper, acknowledging Randy commemorating the yahrtzeit of honouring Ryan Schwartz on his Bar Spiegel in memory of Julius (Jules) Spiegel. Leonard Johnson. Mitzvah. Barbara and Ricky Kirshenblatt, Elliott Eisen, commemorating the Ruth Sheps, commemorating the acknowledging Randy Spiegel in yahrtzeit of Selma Eisen. yahrtzeiten of Sara and Abraham memory of Julius (Jules) Spiegel. Seymour Epstein, acknowledging the Rotmensh. Steven Levitan, commemorating the memory of Goldie and Philip Epstein. Judith Shostack, commemorating the yahrtzeit of Chonon Levitan. Edith Fisher, commemorating the yahrtzeit of Ruth Shostack. Patti Menkes, commemorating the yahrtzeit of Ralph Fisher. Sylvia Singer and family, commemorating yahrtzeit of Sidney Sandler. The Friedlich Family, commemorating the yahrtzeit of David Singer. Oscar Rajsky, commemorating the the yahrtzeit of Aurelia Friedlich. Alan Sless and family, commemorating yahrtzeit of Alexander Rajsky. Drs. Eric Gangbar and Lisa Markson, the yahrtzeit of Dr. Philip Sless. Sarah Tannenbaum, acknowledging honouring Molly Gangbar on her Bat Miriam Weinstein, commemorating the Beatryce Spiegel and family in memory Mitzvah. yahrtzeit of Phyllis Weinstein. of Julius (Jules) Spiegel. The Goldbach Family, commemorating Jack and Judy Weisdorf, commemorating Felicia Valo, commemorating the the yahrtzeit of Fanny Goldbach. the yahrtzeiten of their mothers, yahrtzeit of Sheva Brandes. Diane Grafstein and family, Rose Weisdorf and Ethel Silver. Miriam Weinstein, commemorating the commemorating the yahrtzeit of Murray Louis Whitehouse, commemorating the yahrtzeit of Michael Wohl. Grafstein. yahrtzeit of Hermina Weiszhaus. Lyon Wexler, honouring Lawrie Lubin The Greenberg Family, commemorating Sara Wunch Glick, commemorating the on his mother's 100th birthday. the yahrtzeit of Dora Greenberg. yahrtzeit of David Tempo. Helen Wise, commemorating the Elise and Bernie Gropper, commemorating The Zimmerman Family, marking yahrtzeit of Samuel Wise. the yahrtzeit of Leo Stern. the conclusion of kaddish for Camp Ramah Fund Judith Hans, commemorating the Lucy Zimmerman. yahrtzeit of Eliezer Zeisler. Ab Flatt, commemorating the yahrtzeit Judith Hans, commemorating the David Singer Fund (Men's Club Fund) of Annie Flatt. yahrtzeit of Itta Zeisler. Eddie and Bonny Kirschner, honouring Ab and Phyllis Flatt, acknowledging Esther Hussman and family, Sylvia Singer on her birthday. Beatrice Barzilai in memory of commemorating the yahrtzeit of Joseph Ruben Karasin. David Hussman.
34 tributes Memory, yahrtzeit, appreciation, thanks and honours
Hesed Fund Lawrie and Ruthann Lubin, Israel Sydney and Pearl Wolfe ˙ Memorial Fund Helen Glazer, acknowledging acknowledging Beatrice Barzilai in memory of Joseph Ruben Karasin. The Berenstein Family in memory of Michael and Rochelle Kerzner, honouring Varda Berenstein. Jill, Jack, Daniel and Cynthia Spitz, Bernard and Caryl Schwartz on Ryan’s Helen Glazer, wishing Rabbi Harvey commemorating the yahrtzeiten of Bar Mitzvah. Larry Sprackman and Eric Spitz. and Cheryl Meirovich and family a Dara Schwartz, Amir Walden and family, Happy Passover. Paul and Mary Spring, honouring acknowledging Ingram and Ellen th Helen Glazer, honouring Richard and Sandra Kroll on her 70 birthday. Chodorow in memory of Lillian Laura Orzy on Noa’s upcoming Mel and Ruth Steinhart, honouring Chodorow. wedding. Joe and Glory Goldman on their 40th Jewish Family Living Fund Helen Glazer, acknowledging the anniversary. The Ruben Family in memory of Rose Sobel, acknowledging Malca Asher and Lorna Kahn, commemorating Gordon Ruben. Langer in memory of Janice Susan the yahrtzeit of Bernard Kahn. Langer. Helen Glazer, acknowledging Lorna and Asher Kahn, commemorating Randy Spiegel in memory of Rose Sobel, acknowledging The Zarnett the yahrtzeiten of Philip Casher and Julius (Jules) Spiegel. Family in memory of Shirley Zarnett. Zave Kahn. Helen Glazer, acknowledging The Blake Teichman and Sharon Yale and Zarnett Family in memory of Shirley family, honouring The Clergy and Kosher Food Bank Executive, wishing them a Happy Purim. Zarnett. Shelley Ball, commemorating the Irving Gold, commemorating the Lyon Wexler, honouring Leon Wagschal yahrtzeiten of Ann and Allen Ball. on his birthday. yahrtzeit of Max Gold. Faye Firestone, commemorating the Joseph Kerzner and Lisa Koeper, Lyon Wexler, honouring Vivienne Ziner yahrtzeit of Sylvia Balcon. and Glenmorris Cohen on their acknowledging Moni and Deanna Phyllis and Ab Flatt, wishing Annette birthdays. Lustig in memory of Aliza Lustig. and Harold Grafstein a Happy Passover. Max and Dolly Kerzner, acknowledging Howard (Hy) Cooper Trust Fund Phyllis and Ab Flatt, wishing Diane Moni and Deanna Lustig in memory of Grafstein a Happy Passover. Aliza Lustig. Hersh and Cheryl Rosenthal and family Phyllis and Ab Flatt, wishing Joanne acknowledging The Zarnett Family in Michael and Rochelle Kerzner, and Rosenberg and Jerry McDonald a memory of Shirley Zarnett. Joseph Kerzner and Lisa Koeper, honouring Happy Passover. Rabbi Baruch and Josette Frydman-Kohl on Amir’s engagement to Amanda Schneider.
A Different Take: Unique Photographic Perspectives of Israel Photographer Marvin Cooper has created with his images a contemporary feel of unseen gems of Israel. Some of the photographs will be familiar while others are Marvin’s artistic take on famous sites. The exhibition continues outside the Reuben & Helene Dennis Museum through May 31. The images are available for purchase. For further information, please contact Dorion Liebgott, Curator at 416-781-3514 ext. 232 or [email protected].
35 tributes Memory, yahrtzeit, appreciation, thanks and honours
Yvette Lerner, honouring Rabbi Baruch Music Fund Patti and Sheldon Rotman, acknowledging and Josette Frydman-Kohl on Amir’s Rosalee Naster in memory of Tamara Abrams and family, honouring engagement to Amanda Schneider. Nadine Tytel. Leonard and Cheryl Cappe. Irving Matlow, commemorating the Patti and Sheldon Rotman, acknowledging Tamara Abrams and Rosette Rutman, yahrtzeit of Archie Matlow. Emily Snow in memory of honouring Patti and Sheldon Rotman. Irving Matlow, commemorating the Shirley Zarnett. Cast and Crew of the Ultimate Purim yahrtzeit of Goldie Matlow. Patti and Sheldon Rotman, acknowledging Musical, honouring Sheldon and Randy Spiegel in memory of Patti Rotman. Library Books Julius (Jules) Spiegel. Bob and Sandy Cohen, honouring Dr. Sheldon Rotman and staff, Martha Sud, commemorating the Robert and Bonita Josse on the birth of acknowledging The Gillman Family in yahrtzeit of David Sud. their granddaughter Charlotte Isla. memory of David Gillman. Martha Sud, honouring Jaclyn Sud on Bob and Sandy Cohen, honouring Elaine and Joseph Steiner, acknowledging receiving her CA designation. Gary and Marcie Mansfield on the Malca Langer in memory of birth of their grandson. Little Minyan Fund Janice Susan Langer. Bob and Sandy Cohen, acknowledging Elaine and Joseph Steiner, acknowledging Neil and Naomi Warshafsky, honouring Emily Snow in memory of Shirley Randy Spiegel in memory of Larry Wallach on his special birthday. Zarnett. Julius (Jules) Spiegel. Lyon Wexler, honouring Shoel Silver on Bob and Sandy Cohen, acknowledging Elaine and Joseph Steiner, acknowledging his special birthday. Randy Spiegel and family, in memory of The Zarnett Family in memory of Shirley Julius (Jules) Spiegel. Zarnett. Lorne Hanick Website Bob and Sandy Cohen, acknowledging Development Fund The Tytel Family in memory of Prayer Book (Siddur) Dedications— Susan and Abraham Born, honouring Nadine Tytel. Daily or Shabbat Lorne Hanick. Sondra Fink, acknowledging Faigie Weinstock and family in memory of Claude Abrams, commemorating the Marilyn Rosenberg and family, yahrtzeit of Carl Abrams. honouring Lorne Hanick and wishing Herschel (Harry) Wise. Seymour and Rosalee Berlin and family, him a Happy Passover. Donnie Friedman, commemorating the yahrtzeit of Abe Bohnen. wishing Helen Glazer a Happy Passover. Max and Beatrice Wolfe Library Fund Hon. Jack and Sandi Grossman, wishing Alan Goldstein, Michelle Glied-Goldstein Cantor Simon and Aliza Spiro and and family, commemorating the yahrtzeit Rabbi Adam Cutler, acknowledging of Jordan Goldstein. Louise Cohn in memory of family a Happy Passover. Barry Greenberg and Susan Laufer, Prof. Mircea Cohn. Arie and Sherry Rogenstein, honouring Sheldon and Patti Rotman. commemorating the yahrtzeit of Sheila Dropkin, acknowledging Estelle Greenberg. Randy Spiegel in memory of Marilyn Rosenberg and Len Goldberg, Malki Lazar, commemorating the yahrtzeit Julius (Jules) Spiegel. wishing Cantor Simon and Aliza Spiro of Irving Yitzak Lazar. Phyllis Flatt, commemorating the and family a Happy Passover. Helen Lester and family, commemorating yahrtzeit of Max Wolfe. Abraham and Ella Rutman, the yahrtzeit of Dr. Marvin G. Lester. Donnie Friedman, commemorating the commemorating the yahrtzeit of Pearl Lipton-Silver, Henry Silver and yahrtzeit of Mark Bohnen. Freida Rutman. Albert Weinstein, commemorating the family, commemorating the yahrtzeit of Sharon Pupko, commemorating the Toby Lipton. yahrtzeit of Hershel Greenspan. yahrtzeit of Ruth Burnett. Esther Westelman and family, Sharon Pupko, acknowledging Mila Lyon Wexler, honouring Patti Rotman on her special birthday. commemorating the yahrtzeit of Zigelman in memory of her father. Max Westelman. Out-of-the-Cold Fund Men's Club Scholarship Fund The Walters Family Fund Sharon Singer Karlin and family, Sophie Brockman, commemorating the yahrtzeiten of Ida Brockman and Mimi and Sam Hollenberg, honouring commemorating the yahrtzeit of th Nathan Brockman. Manley and Barbra Walters on their 55 David Singer. anniversary and on Manley's 80th birthday. Aubrey and Shelley Levine (Sugarman), Men's Club Yom HaShoah Candles Fund acknowledging The Berenstein Family in Judith and Mendel Somer and family, memory of Varda Hall Berenstein. honouring Manley and Barbra Walters on Al Gelfant, commemorating the yahrtzeit their 55th anniversary and on Manley's 80th of Ephraim Shiman Gelfant. Irving Matlow, commemorating the birthday. yahrtzeit of Archie Matlow. Patti and Sheldon Rotman, honouring Rabbi Baruch and Josette Frydman-Kohl on Amir’s engagement to Amanda Schneider. 36 tributes Condolences and Memorial Plaques Condolences The Congregation extends heartfelt condolences to the Jewish families of the late: Hassiba Abenhaim Gordon Ruben Ray Beraznik Lorraine Shillinger Meditation Sidney Bergstein Julius (Jules) Spiegel with Michelle Katz Peggy Birnberg Joyce Stuart Jack Bluestein Nadine Tytel David Hertz Lou Waese Shabbat, June 1 Joseph Ruben Karasin Gordon Wasserman Helen Katz Sylvia Weber Classes held on the first Shabbat of every month, 10:00 to 11:15 am Janice Susan Langer Pearl Wexler from . For men and women, Aliza Lustig Florence Winberg centred on texts from our tradition, eliciting Max Moneta Louise Zarnett response and deep listening—a doorway to Yousef Reyhanian Shirley Zarnett enhanced prayer. Michelle Katz is an educator in English and “May the God of mercy sustain and strengthen them in Special Education. She provides workshops, their sorrow.” retreats, and group classes in Jewish Meditation, Memorial Plaques Jewish Spiritual Direction and Torah yoga. Plaques in honour of the following individuals will be For more information, please contact Marlene Laba installed in the Sanctuary: at 416-781-3514 ext. 234 or [email protected] Zas Feitelson Wilfred Rovan Morris Gottlieb Shirley Siegal SPONSORED BY BETH TZEDEC MEN’S CLUB Rose Gottlieb Buddy Stone If you wish to honour the memory of a dear one, a fitting, traditional and dignified remembrance is through a memorial plaque and lamp. Each memorial plaque, bearing the name and yahrtzeit date, is mounted on a bronze tablet in the Sanctuary. The lamp is lit on the Shabbat of the week of the yahrtzeit, on the day of the yahrtzeit, and on the four festivals during the year when Yizkor is recited. To order a memorial plaque, contact Maya Vasserman at 416-781-3514 ext. 216 or [email protected]. Everything We do Today is for Tomorrow Beth Tzedec has a number of very important opportunities for members wishing to support our Tzedakah initiatives. Honour the memory of a loved one by making a contribution to our Annual Fund, sponsoring breakfast on a yahrtzeit, or contributing to our Kiddush Fund. Other special funds support the work of the Congregation, such as providing assistance for children to attend Camp Ramah and supporting the Out of the Cold Program, to mention a few. For a complete list of funds, please call Avital at 416-781-3511. If you are interested in leaving a legacy for the Congregation to name a special project, youth program or adult education seminar, we would be pleased to help you plan today for tomorrow. Please contact our Executive Director, Randy Spiegel at 416-781-3514 ext. 211 to discuss these opportunities in confidence.
37 :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mSha 8:30am :5mSha 8:45am :5mSha 8:45am :5mSha 8:45am :5mSha 8:45am sunday This page: June 9 through July 13 8 tammuz 1 tammuz 22 tammuz 29 tammuz 15 tammuz rosh ִ hodesh tammuz ִ ִ harit harit ִ ִ ִ ִ ִ harit harit harit hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv ִ ִ ִ hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv 30 23 16
9 7 :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mSha 7:30am :0mSha 7:30am :0mSha 7:30am monday :0mNew Horizons 1:30pm :5mMonday Night 7:15pm :5mSha 7:15am July 2 tammuz 1 av 23 tammuz 16 tammuz 9 tammuz :0mMin 7:00pm :5mSha 8:45am rosh Learning canada day ִ ִ ִ ִ ִ hodesh av harit harit harit harit ִ ִ ִ ִ hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv ִ harit ִ hah–Ma’ariv 24 10 17 8 1 :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mSha 7:30am :0mSha 7:30am :0mSha 7:30am :0mSha 7:30am tuesday :0mMin 7:00pm :0mSha 7:30am 17 tammuz 3 tammuz 2 av 24 tammuz 10 tammuz fast of the 17 of tammuz ִ ִ ִ ִ harit harit ִ ִ harit harit ִ ִ hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv ִ harit ִ hah–Ma’ariv th day 25 18 11 9 2 :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mHaftarah Cantillation 7:30pm :0mHaftarah Cantillation 7:30pm :0mSha 7:30am :0mSha 7:30am :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm ensa thursday wednesday :0mSha 7:30am :0mSha 7:30am :0mSha 7:30am 3 av 11 tammuz 4 tammuz 25 tammuz 18 tammuz ִ ִ harit harit ִ ִ ִ ִ ִ hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv harit harit harit ִ ִ ִ hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv 26 19 10 12 3 :0mRabbi Rowen-Baker8:00pm Pgm Min 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mSha 7:30am :0mSha 7:30am :0mSha 7:30am :0mSha 7:30am :0mSha 7:30am 4 av 12 tammuz 5 tammuz 26 tammuz 19 tammuz for Young Professionals ִ harit ִ ִ ִ ִ ִ harit harit hah–Ma’ariv harit harit ִ ִ ִ ִ hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv with rabbi chaya rowen-baker 20 27 13 guest scholar weekend 11 4 :0mKabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm :4mCandle Lighting 8:44pm :0mKabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm :0mKabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm :5mCandle Lighting 8:45pm :2mCandle Lighting 8:42pm :0mSha 7:30am :0mKabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm :0mKabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm :4mCandle Lighting 8:44pm :0mSha 7:30am :0mSha 7:30am friday :0mSha 7:30am :0mSha 7:30am :1mCandle Lighting 8:41pm dr jack weisfeld scholar 5 av tammuz 6 27 tammuz 20 tammuz
13 tammuz Shinshinim Dinner for the Rowen-Baker and Service, Rabbi ִ ִ ִ harit harit ִ ִ harit harit harit 28 12 14 21 5 20p Rowen-Baker Lecture12:00pm Young Shamashim 12:00pm :0mMin 8:50pm :7mHavdalah 9:47pm :0mLM/Prof Ages 9:30am :5mSha 8:45am :4mHavdalah 9:44pm :5mSha 8:45am :6mHavdalah 9:46pm 10a Torah Time 11:00am :0m Shabbat Hockey 2:30pm :3mHavdalah 9:43pm :0mMin 8:50pm :0mMin 8:50pm :7mHavdalah 9:47pm :5mMin 8:45pm :0mLM/Prof Ages 9:30am :5mMin 8:45pm :0mProf Ages 9:30am saturday :5mSha 8:45am :5mSha 8:45am :5mSha 8:45am 14 tammuz 7 tammuz 21 tammuz 6 av 28 tammuz shabbat mevarkhim shabbat Balak Pin Hukkat Mattot-Masei Devarim ˙ Rowen-Baker
ִ harit has ִ ˙ ִ ִ ִ ִ hah–Ma’ariv harit harit/Rabbi harit harit ִ ִ ִ ִ hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv hazon ˙ 29 22 15 13 6 38 :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :5mSha 8:45am :5mSha 8:45am :5mSha 8:45am :5mSha 8:45am :5mSha 8:45am sunday This page: July 14 through August 17 14 av 5 elul 28 av 21 av 7 av ִ ִ harit harit ִ ִ ִ ִ ִ harit harit harit hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv ִ ִ ִ hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv 28 21 14 11 4 :0mMin 7:00pm :0mScroll of 9:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 8:30pm :0mSha 7:30am :0mSha 7:30am :0mSha 7:30am :0mSha 7:30am :0mSha 7:30am :5mSharing service 8:45am monday 8 av 6 elul 29 av 22 av 15 av erev tisha b'av civic holiday of Lamentations tu b'av ִ ִ ִ ִ ִ
harit harit harit harit harit ִ ִ ִ ִ ִ
hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv Eikah 29 22 /Book 15 12 5 :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mFast concludes 9:40pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 8:30pm :0mSha 7:30am :5mSha 8:45am :0mSha 7:30am :0mSha 7:30am tuesday :5mSha 7:15am 23 av 9 av 7 elul 30 av 16 av fast of tisha b'av rosh of Lamentations
ִ hodesh elul Eikah ִ ִ ִ ִ ִ harit harit ִ ִ harit harit and Scroll harit ִ ִ ִ hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv /Book of 30 23 16 13 6 :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mSha 7:30am :0mSha 7:30am :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm ensa thursday wednesday :0mSha 7:30am :0mSha 7:30am :5mSha 7:15am 1 elul 24 av 17 av 10 av 8 elul rosh first shofar ִ hodesh elul ִ ִ harit harit ִ ִ ִ ִ ִ hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv harit harit harit ִ ִ ִ hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv 24 14 31 17 7 :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mMin 7:00pm :0mSha 7:30am :0mSha 7:30am :0mSha 7:30am :0mSha 7:30am August 9 elul 2 elul 18 av 11 av :0mMin 7:00pm 25 av :0mSha 7:30am ִ ִ ִ ִ harit harit harit harit ִ ִ ִ ִ hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv ִ harit ִ hah–Ma’ariv 25 18 15 8 1 :0mKabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm :0mCandle Lighting 8:30pm :0mKabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm :0mKabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm :0mSha 7:30am :6mCandle Lighting 8:36pm :2mCandle Lighting 8:22pm :0mKabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm :0mKabbalat Shabbat 6:30pm :0mSha 7:30am :0mSha 7:30am :3mCandle Lighting 8:03pm friday :0mSha 7:30am :0mSha 7:30am :3mCandle Lighting 8:13pm dr jack weisfeld scholar 10 elul 3 elul 12 av 26 av 19 av ִ ִ ִ harit harit ִ ִ harit harit harit 26 16 19 9 2 :0mMin 8:40pm :8mHavdalah 9:38pm :5mMin 8:35pm :5mSha 8:45am :5mSha 8:45am :5mSha 8:45am :3mHavdalah 9:03pm :5mMin 8:05pm :4mHavdalah 9:14pm :3mHavdalah 9:23pm :1mHavdalah 9:31pm saturday :5mMin 8:25pm :5mMin 8:15pm :5mSha 8:45am :5mSha 8:45am 4 elul 27 av 20 av 13 av 11 elul shabbat mevarkhim shabbat na Eikev Va’et R’eih Shoftim Ki Teitzei ִ ִ harit harit ִ ִ ִ ִ ִ hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv harit ִ harit harit ִ ִ hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv hah–Ma’ariv hanan ˙ hamu ˙ 20 27 10 17 3 39 Beth Tzedec Congregation Publications agreement #40009286 1700 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5P 3K3 Tel (416) 781-3511 / Fax (416) 781-0150 www.beth-tzedec.org
This page: May 12 through June 8 sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday
3 sivan 12 4 sivan 13 5 sivan 14 6 sivan 15 7 sivan 16 8 sivan 17 9 sivan 18 erev shavuot shavuot shavuot Naso Omer Day 47 Omer Day 48 Omer Day 49 yizkor 8:45am Shaharit 8:45am Shaharit 7:30am Shaharit 7:30am Shaharit 8:45am Shaharit 8:45am Shaharit 7:30am Shaharit 9:30am LM/Prof Ages ִ 3:00pm Chai Tea 10:30am Book & Film Club 8:00pm Shavuot Sleepover 8:30pm Minhah–Ma’ariv 8:00pm Megillat Ruth 6:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat 8:15pm Minִ hah–Ma’ariv ִ ִ ִ 11:00am Torah Time ִ ִ 7:00pm Minhah–Ma’ariv 7:00pm Minhah–Ma’ariv after Candleִ Lighting 8:30pm Minhah–Ma’ariv 8:19pm Candle Lighting 8:25pm Minhah–Ma’ariv & Tikkun Leyl 9:20pm Light a 24-hr candle 7:15pm Mondayִ Night ִ 9:20pm Yom Tov concludes 9:22pm Havdalah ִ ִ ִ Learning 8:16pm Candle Lighting from an existing flame Light a 24-hr candle before festival candles
10 sivan 19 11 sivan 20 12 sivan 21 13 sivan 22 14 sivan 23 15 sivan 24 16 sivan 25 guest scholar weekend victoria day with prof. stephen berk Beha’alotha ˙ 8:45am Shaharit/Berk 8:45am Shaharit 8:45am Shaharit 7:30am Shaharit 7:30am Shaharit 7:30am Shaharit 7:30am Sha harit 9:30am LM/Prof Ages 7:00pm Minִ hah–Ma’ariv 7:00pm Minִ hah–Ma’ariv 7:00pm Minִ hah–Ma’ariv 7:00pm Minִ hah–Ma’ariv 7:00pm Minִ hah–Ma’ariv 6:30pm Kabbalatִ Shabbat 12:00pm Berkִ Q&A Pgm 7:30pm Ivritִ b’Ivrit 7:30pm Haftarahִ 7:30pm Jewishִ Songbook 6:30 pm Friday Night Live 12:00pm Young Shamashim ִ ִ Cantillation Concert Service, Dinner & 2:30pm Shabbat Activities 7:30pm Prof. Berk/March of Lecture w/ Prof. Berk 8:30pm Minhah–Ma’ariv the Living Program 8:26pm Candle Lighting 9:29pm Havdalah ִ
17 sivan 26 18 sivan 27 19 sivan 28 20 sivan 29 21 sivan 30 22 sivan 31 23 sivan 1 Shelah Lekha 8:45am Shaharit 7:30am Shaharit 7:30am Shaharit 7:30am Shaharit 7:30am Shaharit 6:30am MC Golf Classic June ˙ 9:30am Prof. Berk 1:30pm New Horizons 7:00pm Minhah–Ma’ariv 7:00pm Minhah–Ma’ariv 7:00pm Minhah–Ma’ariv 7:30am Shaharit shabbat mevarkhim 7:30pm Ivritִ b'Ivrit ִ ִ 6:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat ִ ִ Breakfast/Lecture 7:00pm Minhah–Ma’ariv ִ 7:30pm Haftarahִ 7:30pm Annualִ General ִ 8:45am Shaharit 7:00pm Minhah–Ma’ariv 7:15pm Monday Night (Beginner Only) Cantillation Meeting 8:33pm Candle Lighting 9:30am LM/Prof Ages 10:00am Jewish Meditation ִ Learning ִ 7:30 pm Hadashot 12:00pm Lively Learning ˙ 8:40pm Minhah–Ma’ariv 9:36pm Havdalah ִ 24 sivan 2 25 sivan 3 26 sivan 4 27 sivan 5 28 sivan 6 29 sivan 7 30 sivan 8 Korah ˙ 8:45am Shaharit 7:30am Shaharit 7:30am Shaharit 7:30am Shaharit 7:30am Shaharit 7:30am Shaharit 12:00pm Nitzanim Gan in 7:00pm Minhah–Ma’ariv 4:00pm Nitzanim Cook & 7:00pm Minhah–Ma’ariv 6:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat rosh hodesh tammuz ִ ִ 7:00pm Minִ hah–Ma’ariv ִ ִ the Gan Program 7:15pm Monday Night Shook 7:30pm Haftarah 8:38pm Candle Lighting 8:45amִ Shaharit 9:30am LM/Prof Ages ִ ִ ִ pm Kesher TOPs Pgm Learning 7:00pm Minhah–Ma’ariv Cantillation 10:30am Familyִ Service 2:00 7:00pm Minhah–Ma’ariv 7:30pm Ivrit b’Ivrit 2:30 pm Shabbat Family Program ִ 8:45pm Minhah–Ma’ariv ִ 9:41pm Havdalah ִ