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WELCOME TO ALL OF OUR MEMBERS & GUESTS Mazal Tov On The Mazal Tov On The Mazel Tov on the Bat Of Bat Mitzvah Of Bar Mitzvah of Aleeza Deutsch Rena Torczyner Pesach Savage

זמני שבת | SHABBOS SCHEDULE

ערב שבת | EREV SHABBOS

PARSHA & KUGEL with Spitz 6:10 PM CANDLE LIGHTING Not Before 6:39 PM SHABBOS PROGRAMS

Not After 7:46 PM High School Minyan West Wing Library 9:00 AM MINCHA/KABBALAS SHABBOS Main Shul 6:30 PM & 7:50 PM Middle School Minyan 9:15 AM

Middle School Minyan Kiddush sponsored by שבת | SHABBOS HASHKAMA MINYAN Turk Family Bais Medrash 7:30 AM Avi & Rina Deutsch in honour of the Bat Mitzvah of BAIS MEDRASH Rebbetzin Judy Taub Hall their daughter, Aleeza with Rabbi Eisenberger 8:20 AM With Rabbi Mordechai Biegeleisen Jarvis Freedman Library SHACHARIS Main Shul 8:45 AM Teen Minyan 9:00 AM BAIS MEDRASH MINYAN Rebbetzin Judy Taub Hall 8:50 AM Moshe & Mania Gruda Bais Medrash PARSHA SHIUR with Rabbi Zev Spitz 8:50 AM Early Drop Off Nursery-Grade 3 9:00-9:45 AM Simcha Suite Classroom 7 NO FRILLS MINYAN Simcha Suite 9:15 AM Parents & Tots Classroom 5 9:45 AM YOUNG ADULT with Rabbi Aaron Greenberg of JLIC Nursery Program Classroom 2 9:45 AM & UNIVERSITY MINYAN Perlis Hall 9:15 AM Kindergarten Classroom 3 9:45 AM MINCHAS CHINUCH SHIUR with Rabbi Scot Berman 9:30 AM Girls Grades 1-3 Classroom 1 9:45 AM “The Unintended, yet Unavoidable, yet Undesirable Melacha on ” Boys Grades 1-3 Classroom 4 9:45 AM Rabbi’s Classroom Jr. Congregation 10:00 AM WOMEN’S SHIUR with The Rav 6:00 PM West Wing Classrooms 2 & 3 Mom-and-Tots Classroom 5 10:30 AM “Sefiras Ha’omer and Female Martyrdom During the Crusades”

Moshe & Mania Gruda Bais Medrash AFTERNOON PROGRAMS

TA’AMEI HAMINHAGIM with Rabbi Neil Cohen 6:10 PM (for Men) Dr. Stephen Speisman Board Room MISHNAYOS FOR BOYS with Rabbi Spitz Turk Family Bais Medrash 6:25 PM with Silverberg 6:10 PM שיעור בעברית

“The Heroic Sacrifice of Major Roi Klein” BNEI AKIVA 5:00 PM Simcha Suite Moshe & Mania Gruda Bais Medrash MISHNAYOS (for Men) with Rabbi Aaron Eisenberger 6:10 PM West Wing Classroom 1 SHABBOS / READING DAF YOMI with Rabbi Mordechai Torczyner 6:25 PM Soncino Art Scroll Rabbi’s Classroom Page 651 Page 588 Kesubos 75/ vgvgvg ,ucu,f Haftarah Page 1189 Page 1207 PIRKEI AVOS Main Shul 7:10 PM MINCHA Main Shul 7:40 PM Keep the AYAYAY at BAYT! Kel Maleh: This Shabbos NO Next Shabbos YES Share with us pictures of décor from your HAVDALAH After 8:51 PM family’s BAYT Simcha to display our event facilities! Contact our booking coordinator, Sof Zman Krias Shema 9:48 AM, April 18-April 24 Karen at [email protected] .

Mara D’Asrah Rabbi Daniel Korobkin Assistant Rabbi Rabbi Zev Spitz Rabbi Emeritus Rabbi Baruch Taub President Alan Steinfeld Executive Director Mordechai Bookbinder Youth Director Richard Winkler THIS WEEK’S SCHEDUL E & ANNOUNCEMENTS

MAZEL TOVS זמני השבוע | WEEKDAY SCHEDULE For Sunday April 19 - Friday April 24 We extend a hearty Mazel Tov to: • Avi & Rina Deutsch on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Aleeza , to Tom DAF YOMI & Malka Deutsch , & Zipporah Nussbaum , Fritz & Betty Bernfeld , SUNDAY with the Rav 7:15 & 9:00 AM grandparents, and to Gilda Nussbaum, great grandmother MONDAY with the Rav 5:50 & 8:20 AM • Henry & Holly Jakubovic and Louis & Susan Hochman on birth of a TUES., WED. & FRI with the Rav 6:00 & 8:20 AM grandson, Zev Michael , a son to Rivka & Avi Hochman, a great grandson to THURS with the Rav 6:00 & 8:30 PM Milton & Goldie Yudkowitz, Helen Jakubovic, Frieda Tabak SUNDAY - THURSDAY with Rabbi Chaim Gross 8:45 PM and Sarah Hochman • Joel & Janice Savage on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Pesach . SHACHARIS • Rabbi Mordechai & Caren Torczyner on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, MINYAN 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Rena , and to grandparents Evan & Eva Torczyner and Dr. George & Barbara Gottlieb SUNDAY 6:15 7:00 8:00 8:45 9:15 • Sidney z”l & Marcia Zionce , Mordechai & Charna Ruby, Aron & Ethel Landau and Rabbi Hersh & Rifka Frost on the engagement of their MONDAY 6:10 6:30 6:40 7:15 8:30 grandchildren, Shuli Zionce to Yidis Landau, and to parents Rabbi Moshe & ROSH CHODESH Penina Zionce and Favel & Baila Landau TUES., WED. & FRI. 6:30 6:45 7:00 7:30 8:30 • Sidney z”l & Marcia Zionce , Chaim Banash and Brocha Banash and Devorah Glassman on the marriage of their grandchildren, Shloime to THURSDAY 6:20 6:45 6:50 7:30 8:30 Mushka, and to parents Rabbi Yechezkel & Sara Rochel Zionce and Rabbi

Hershel & Esther Rochel Turner. MINCHA/MA’ARIV NACHAS AND POT POURI EARLY Mincha Sun. - Thurs. 2:00 PM • Mazel tov to Zachary Winkler who was recognized this week with the PLAG MINCHA/MA’ARIV Sun. - Thurs. 6:35 PM Vaughan Civic Hero Award presented by MINCHA/MA’ARIV Sun. - Thurs. 7:55 PM Mayor Bevilacqua and Councillor Alan MA’ARIV ONLY Sun. - Thurs. 9:45 PM Shefman for his fundraising efforts in support of Sick Kids Hospital. Mazel Tov also Weekly Halachah to his parents, Rich & Elana Winkler.

R’ Mordechai Torczyner - [email protected] SHALOSH SEUDOS Am I required to wash my hands ("mayim ") This week’s Shalosh Seudos will be held in the Perlis Hall. before Birkat haMazon? We would like to thank the following sponsors:

The records two separate reasons to wash ones • Gaby & Susan Friedmann on the yahrzeit of Mordechai ben Yaakov z”l, hands before reciting Birkat Hamazon: father of Susan 1) The meal's food may contain a salt which is an ocular • Shimon & Sarah Tamim on the yahrzeit of Bechor Tzion Tamim z”l, father of Shimon irritant. If this salt were to stick to one's fingers, and one would then touch his eyes, the salt could damage his CONDOLENCES • Lynne Pillemer on the loss of her mother, Maureen Suttner z”l. vision;

2) One who wishes to recite a berachah must have clean UNVEILING hands. • The unveiling for Larry Baum z”l, father of Linda Cymbalista , will take

There is some debate regarding whether this ocular irritant is place on Sunday, April 26th at 1:30 pm at Pardes Shalom Cemetery, BAYT still common. However, the writes that one section. who normally cleans his hands after eating a meal should make certain to do so before reciting Birkat Hamazon. [Note that if the goal of washing is to have clean hands, then PARSHA QUESTIONS SHEMINI BY: THE RAV wetting one's fingertips is insufficient.]

In many families, only men wash before Birkat Hamazon. First : (9:1) Why doesn’t the Torah tell us what the date was when the However, many contemporary halachic authorities - events of the “eighth day” took place, nor does it even explain what it was the “eighth day” of? including Rabbi , Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu, Second Aliyah: (9:22-23) Why did Aharon first bless the people alone and after- Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, Rabbi Yosef Shalom wards Moshe and Aharon blessed the people together? Elyashiv, Rabbi Chaim Pinchas Scheinberg and Rabbi Moshe Third Aliyah: (10:5) Why does the Torah have to tell us that Nadav and Avihu’s Shternbuch - rule that the obligation applies to both women bodies were transported clothed – would I think otherwise? and men. Fourth Aliyah: (10:12) Why does the Torah call Elazar and Isamar the (Berachos 53b and Tosafos there; Chullin 105a-b and Tosafos “remaining sons” – isn’t that painfully obvious? ?appear twice in a row“ דרש ” there; Tosafos Eruvin 17b; Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim Fifth Aliyah: (10:17) Why does the word 181:10; Biur haGra Orach Chaim 181:12; Mishneh Berurah Sixth Aliyah: Why are the symptoms of a kosher species of mammals split 181:22; Footnote 29 of http://ohr.edu/5285) hooves and chewing cud? Seventh Aliyah: (11:45) What does the fact that G-d took us out of Egypt have to do with the laws of purity and impurity? UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

SISTERHOOD

1. YASHER KOACH AND THANK YOU to Yael Machtinger for organizing the Shalosh Regalim Speaker series. Thank you

to our speakers Daphna Ansel and Rivka Sabovich.

2. JOIN US FOR THE WOMEN'S SHABBOS SHIUR starting BLUE JAY DAY & BBQ this Shabbos, 6 pm in the Moshe & Mania Gruda Bais Medrash with Speaker:

This year’s Blue Jay Day on Sunday, April 19th Rabbi Korobkin: "Sefiras HaOmer and Female Martyrdom During the is SOLD OUT. Please be certain to Crusades"

join us for our other upcoming group 3. SISTERHOOD CRAFT & GIFT SALE SUNDAY APRIL 26! Come and join us for trips and sporting events. Remember, we sell out our 10 th annual show from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm . We have over 50 vendors, each time so register early to avoid disappointment! including repeat vendors from previous years as well as some fantastic new

ones! This year’s vendors include funky teen gifts, hats, wigs, women’s and BAYT YOUTH YIZKOR APPEAL children’s clothing, pottery, Judaica, Daniella Silver with her new cookbook, The Youth department conducted their annual Yizkor pots, pans, silverware, a key cutter, a gold and silver buyer, purses, appeal on Acharon Shel Pesach to raise funds toward tablecloths, jewellery, skin care…the list goes on and on! sustaining our enhanced programming which attracts For more information email Lynda at [email protected] more of our young children and teens to the BAYT. Thank 4. BAYT SISTERHOOD and BIKUR CHOLIM NEW Program starting Monday you to all those who have already given to this year’s April 20th. Bikur Cholim together with all the Thornhill shuls are starting a appeal. If you were away for Pesach or did not have the opportunity to program for senior women 70+, 50 Faye Court from 1:00-2:00 pm make your pledge, please call the office at 905-886-3810 OR donate on Inspirational speaker, video presentation, hot snack. rides available, Contact line as follows: 1. Go to www.bayt.ca, click on donate. 2. Click Type 3. Debbie Fischman 289-597-2014 or Esty Yeres 905-709-8639 Click Youth Pesach Yizkor appeal. Please donate generously and thank you for your continued support. 5. YOGA: New Session Starting Thursday Mornings from 9:30 -10:45 am contact [email protected] to register. YOUTH SHABBOS – Participants This year’s Youth Shabbos will take place May 9 th . If you 6. EMUNAH SHABBAT : June 13, 2015. Speaker Nitza Spitz.

are interested in leining, davening for the amud, or giving For any questions or registrations please contact: [email protected] a d’var torah on a particular aliyah, please contact Rich to reserve your space. Girls will be given the opportunity to ATTENTION BOOK LOVERS write a dvar torah which will be published in the Youth Shabbos handout. The BAYT Book Group will hold its next meeting on Sunday Youth Shabbos Kiddush sponsorships are also available. April 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rabbi’s Classroom. YACHAD 5K Run The meeting will feature reviews of the following books from Join us on Sunday, May 3rd as we walk/run in support our 2015 reading list: of Yachad. Yachad is the OU’s program dedicated to l enhancing the life opportunities of individuals with · “The Rebbe: The Life and Teaching of Menachem Shneerson”, by Joseph disabilities, ensuring their participation in the full Telushkin spectrum of Jewish life. All BAYT kids, teens, parents · “50 Children: One Ordinary American Couple’s Extraordinary Rescue and grandparents are invited to take part with proceeds going to Yachad. Mission into the Heart of Nazi Germany”, by Steven Pressman To join Team BAYT, please speak to Rich or register online at · “Playing With Matches”, by Suri Rosen (with a special presentation by the author) www.toronto.teamyachad.com. a

YASHER KOACH Hope to see you on April 19! Thank you to all the volunteers, staff, and especially to all the participants who participated in this year’s BAYT ADULT EDUCATION COMMITTEE: UPCOMING EVENTS exciting array of Chol Hamoed programs and activities. A Shabbat April 24-25 Parshas special yasher koach to our talented members who Scholar in Residence Consul General DJ Schneeweiss

performed at Baycrest and Constantia Seniors’ Sunday, April 26 at 8:45 AM Residences during Pesach. Medical Halachah: May a Jewish Doctor Charge for Healthcare?

NEW BAYT YOUTH BOOK CLUB FOR GIRLS With Rabbi Mordechai Torczyner

6 week session with Amy Tokayer, Mondays: Starting Sunday, May 10 at 8:45 AM April 20th in the Jarvis Freedman Library. Legal Ethics: Blindness of the Bribed: Grades 3 & 4 6:30 pm – 7:15pm Avoiding Conflicts of Interest Grades 5 & 6 7:15 pm – 8:00pm With Rabbi Mordechai Torczyner Dairy Hot Chocolate and Cookies provided. Sign up at Sunday May 10 at 10:00 Am www.bayt.ca and click on YOUTH BOOK CLUB. Midreshet Yom Rishon for women: Speakers Rabbi Aaron Greenberg and

For more information on all BAYT Youth programs, please contact Youth Rebbetzin Milevsky

Director Rich Winkler at [email protected] or 905-886-3810 x 135 Thursday May 28 at 8:00 PM Rabbi Aaron Rakeffet

May 29-30, Shabbos Parshas Naso Scholar in Residence Rabbi Aaron Rakeffet

June 5-6, Shabbos Parshas BeHa'alosecha University Torah MiTzion Beit Zichron Dov Shabbaton Visit www.facebook.com/thebayt or www.bayt.ca/adult-education-programs.html NOTICE BOARD

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS MYSTERY MEAL SHABBOS LUNCH BAYT BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Back by popular demand! Come join us on May 16 th for a Mystery The BAYT Health Committee is pleased to announce that we will Meal Shabbos lunch. We will kick off the event at the Young be hosting two blood donor clinics again this year. The first clinic Professionals Kiddush (Simcha Suite) where you will find out who is will be on Victoria Day, Monday May 18, 2015 from 10 am to hosting you for lunch. This event will provide an opportunity for our 2 pm. The second clinic will be on Labour Day, Monday young families to meet and spend time with each other. Last time over September 7, 2015 . Please note that blood donors can donate 30 families participated! Register early to reserve your spot for this blood at both of these clinics because they are more than three event. To participate as a host or as a guest please email Sarah Dukesz months apart. Appointments for the May 18 clinic are now at [email protected] or Yael Eis at [email protected]. available. We are again advising that everyone must book an appointment which will allow the clinic to run smoothly. To book your appointment, either call 1-888-2-DONATE SHABBAT ITANU (1 888 236 6283) which is available 24 -7, or book online at Save the Date: Shabbat Itanu: "Meeting the http://www.blood.ca/ Ask or look for the Beth Avraham Yoseph Needs of All of Our Children" May 1 ‐‐‐2, 2015 , Synagogue Mobile Blood Donor Clinic. Please sign up and save Parshas Acharei Mos ‐, Featuring lives. Rabbi Michael Taubes, of MTA. Dr. Jack Lefkowitz Educators' Panel, Shabbos afternoon at 5:00 Dr. Sharla Lichtman p.m. Donations online: http://www.bayt.ca/payment.php. Chairs, Health Committe Contact Susie: 905.707.7164 or Sara: [email protected]

TO ALL THE WOMEN OF THE COMMUNITY:

WE INVITE YOU TO SUPPORT THE MADDIE LEVENTHAL MIKVEH

CENTRE AS IT PRESENTS MIND POWER WITH SIDNEY FRIEDMAN MONDAY, MAY 11, 7:45 PM, PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED PLEASE GO TO BAYT.CA OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR MORE INFORMATION THIS WEEK’S SHIURIM @ THE BAYT AT A GLANCE SHIUR B'IVRIT* Sunday, April 19 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM Dr. Stephen Speisman Boardroom with Boaz Borovsky CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN HALACHA* Sunday, April 19 8:45 AM - 10:00 AM 3rd Floor Classroom #1 with Rabbi Josh Gutenberg MEN'S DAILY SHIURIM Monday, April 20 - Mishnayos, Parsha, Halacha, and Navi 10:00 AM- 12:15 PM Friday, April 24 with Rabbi Aaron Eisenberger MEN’S SUGYA SHIUR Moshe & Mania Gruda Bais Monday, April 20 7:30 PM with the Rav Medrash TANYA: A TALE OF TWO SOULS * Monday, April 20 8:00 PM West Wing Class #1 with Rabbi Shimon Aisenbach THE BOOK OF SAMUEL* Monday, April 20 8:30 PM Jarvis Freedman Library with Ariel Erani SHIUR Tuesday, April 21 8:30 PM Rabbi’s Classroom with Rabbi Dr. Moshe Yeres WOMEN'S & PARSHA SHIUR Moshe & Mania Gruda Bais Tuesday, April 21 10:00 AM with The Rav Medrash TALMUD MESECHET SHABBAT - CHAPTER 7* Tuesday, April 21 8:00 PM West Wing Classroom #2 with Rabbi Scot A. Berman

BOOK OF GENESIS* West Wing Classroom #3 with Prof. B. Barry Levy Wednesday, April 22 8:00 PM WOMEN’S MEGILLAS ESTHER SHIUR CANCELLED THIS WEEK with Rabbi Zev Spitz YOUNG MEN’S SHIUR Thursday, March 26 9:00 PM The Korobkin Home with The Rav *Program is open to both men and women

For further information and detailed schedules, please refer to flyers posted on Shul bulletin boards.

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