BETH TZEDEC’S CLUB YAHRZEIT OBSERVANCE Wraps, Straps, and Brunch! It is customary to light a yahrzeit candle at home on the anniversary of a loved one’s death, and to recite at synagogue during prayer services that day. Thanks to the generosity of the Zeisler Family Foundation, Beth Tzedec clergy and staff will be pleased to provide you with a yahrzeit candle when you attend weekday (Sunday to Friday) services.

We observe the following Yahrzeits this week of January 25, 2020  28 Tevet, 5780 When was the last time you put on Tefillin? January 25-31, 2020 Whether it was last week, the day of your B’nai Mitzvah, or you are Please let one of the ushers know if you are a first-timer, Beth Tzedec’s Tefillin Club is for you. observing a Yahrzeit this week. Beth Tzedec Vision Statement Sunday, January 26th - 8:30am Moses Bronstein* Reuben Ksienski Suzanna Schwarz* Inspiring innovative learning, spiritual growth, Sarah Kaganov* Avi Steinman Benjamin Simon* On the fourth Sunday of the month (January 26th, February 23rd, Shep Kaplan* Sally Butovsky Rose Smith* compassion and the joyous expression of Conservative March 22nd, May 24th, and June 28th) we will gather at 8:30am to Simon Krowitz* Albert Hurov* William Voldar Feiga Lubinsky* Zelda Laven* Harry Edelson* Jewish living in the home, synagogue and community. learn why this mitzvah is so important, brush up on your John Ratner Moszek Lebental* Norm Gold technique, and explore different teachings as to how to make the Carla Schainholz* Ethel Libin* Francas Rostoker* practice speak to today’s Jewish soul. So come one, come all (men Jeffrey Secter Samuel Libin* Michael Sklar* and women, boys and girls) and begin to recapture this ancient Allan Viner* Ida Rosen* Hyman Baron Shalom Faige Yuffe practice. Tefillin are available at the Shul if you do not have your Abraham Shumiatcher* Jack Bolshin* Annie Cohen* Ted Dvorkin* Hannah Cohen Beth Tzedec Congregation is an egalitarian Conservative own. Light brunch served. Jeffrey Dolph Mark Steinfeld* Min Fayerman Yale Dvorkin* Abraham Belzberg* Mary Hurov* synagogue that preserves Jewish tradition in a fashion Tibele Halpern* Rubin Jacobs Herbert. Ludman* Jacob Hart* Zygmunt Lipsman Clara Pearlmutter* that reflects contemporary life. We combine the spiritual Nathan Kopel* Jake Rubenstein leadership of our clergy and professional staff with the dedication of our Board of Directors and volunteers to offer a richly diverse array of services and programs to our members, the Calgary Jewish community, and the community at large.

SKIP THE DEPOT! Beth Tzedec’s new ongoing fundraiser!

Please collect and save your refundable bottles and cans and have Cantor: Cantor Russell Jayne us do the heavy lifting! President: David Inhaber Just download the app SKIPTHEDEPOT on your smartphone and Please find the bonus days and standings below. set up your account for free pick-ups at your home. Add Beth Ritual Chair: Lorne Pearl Tzedec Congregation as the organization you would like to receive Executive Director: Max Lipsman your donated funds. SKIPTHEDEPOT will come pick up your bags and will deposit funds into Beth Tzedec's Youth Programming Sunday January 26, 2020 29 Tevet 9:00am 6:00pm Fund. And, you'll receive the tax receipt! Wednesday January 29, 2020 3 Shevat 7:45am 6:00pm It's so easy! If you have any problems or questions, contact Thursday January 30, 2020 4 Shevat 7:45am 6:00pm Deb Silver at [email protected]. Cantor Russell Jayne and our Executive and Board of Directors welcome PROGRAMS and EVENTS Tot Shabbat all congregants and guests to our Shabbat services. Friday, February 7th - 5:30pm Shabbat January 25th Friday February 7th Members: 0-4 Free, 5-12 $5.00, 13+ $10.00 9:00am Shabbat Service Candle Lighting: 5:19pm VA’ERA Guests: 0-4 Free, 5-12 $10.00, 13+ $20.00 4:30pm Mincha/ 5:30pm Tot Shabbat TORAH PORTION: Exodus 6:2-7:7 Introduce your little ones to the wonders of Kabbalat Shabbat in a Shabbat Ends: 6:09pm TORAH: Beshallah Pages: 351-357 relaxed kid-friendly environment. Light Shabbat Dinner provided. Sunday January 26th Shabbat February 8th RSVP to [email protected] or 403-255-8688 by February 5th. HAFTARAH: Ezekiel 28:25-29:21 8:30am Tefillin Club 9:00am Shabbat Service

Pages: 370-373 10:00am Shul School Shabbat Ends: 6:31pm Stories of Music סיפורי מוסיקה Chanted by Maxine Fischbein Tuesday January 28th Sunday February 9th 4:00pm B’nai Mitzvah Classes 10:00am Shul School Musical Journeys through the Holocaust REFUAH SHLEIMAH - Wishing a speedy recovery to: Thursday January 30th Tuesday February 11th Tuesday, February 18th - 6:30pm Sara Tybel bat Shayna Asne, Henna bat Zelda, Malka bat Dina Brocha, 6:30pm Keruv Class 4:00pm B’nai Mitzvah Classes Thursday, February 20th - 10:30am Yaffa bat Tova, Mindel bat Rochel Shprintze, Barry Kaufman, Friday January 31st 6:30pm Beyond Dispute Cantor Russ is proud to bring to Beth Tzedec an adult education Sima Leah Bat Chasia Dobrish, Sahbra Anna bat D’vorah, Havivah Chaya Candle Lighting: 5:06pm Thursday February 13th project developed in partnership with the Cantors Assembly, the bat Sarah, Hannah Devorah bat Miriam, Yael bat Tziporah, Yechiel TORAH: Bo 6:00pm Robbie Burnstein Pub American Conference of Cantors, and the Milken Archive of Jewish Moshe ben Devorah, Matityahu Chai Ben Zehava Esther, Shmuel ben Shabbat February 1st Night Music. This ten session curriculum will engage you to think about Vita Ryah, Shima Nesha bat Geesha, Pesach ben Shima Nesha, 9:00am Shabbat Service 6:30pm Preparing for the End of the Jewish experience in North America in new and different ways Yaakov ben Udel, Sid Wald, Juliet Raza, Bob Sellic, Hannah bat Devorah, Shabbat Ends: 6:20pm Life as you explore stories of the evolving nature of Jewish music. We Rena Davida bat Shoshanna, Issar ben Leah and Nissan ben Tsirl. Sunday February 2nd Friday February 14th hope you will join Cantor Russ and be a part of this exciting new Names that appear in Hebrew only are at the request of the individual who is ill. 10:00am Shul School Candle Lighting: 5:32pm program. For more information or to sign up, please contact 403- Tuesday February 4th TORAH: Yitro 255-8688 or [email protected]. Members: Free of charge. Mincha and Seudah Shlishit will take place 4:00pm B’nai Mitzvah Classes Shabbat February 15th Guests: $18.00 per class. today at 4:30pm. 6:30pm Beyond Dispute 9:00am Shabbat Service Wednesday February 5th Shabbat Ends: 6:43pm Hazak 55+ Presents: My Spiritual Story 7:00pm Beth Tzedec Board Monday February 17th Thursday, February 20th - 12:00pm Beyond Dispute: Debates that Shape Jewish Life Meeting (Members Welcome) Office Closed All of us have a journey to share and a story that can inspire. Join us Debates - philosophical, spiritual, ethical, and cultural Thursday February 6th Tuesday February 18th at our next Hazak meeting when Cantor Russ will share aspects of - are at the heart of and Jewish life. Are 6:30pm Keruv Class 4:00pm B’nai Mitzvah Classes his personal spiritual journey which lead him from Roman religion and reason compatible? Can Jewish law 6:30pm Preparing for the End of Life 6:30pm Stories of Music Catholicism to Judaism into the Cantorate and, most recently into change, based on context? How do we teach and talk rabbinical studies. . If you ever wanted to know a bit more about about the Holocaust and the State of Israel? Should PROGRAMS and EVENTS what makes your Cantor tick, here is your chance. Lunch at 12 noon, we prioritize Jewish causes or universal causes in our $5 for members and $7 for guests. RSVP to the synagogue office giving? Is Jewish tradition intrinsically patriarchal and PREPARING FOR THE END OF LIFE: at 403-255-8688 by Tuesday, February 18th. Please pay at the office ableist? Is our relationship with God defined by An Eight-Week Course based on Hassidic Literature, upon arrival, if you have not paid in advance. For more information, human obligation or divine compassion? Talmudic Stories and Jewish Laws and Customs please contact Maxine Fischbein at 403-616-0320. Everyone is Beyond Dispute is a multi-month course (11 classes), run by Cantor Russell Led by Rabbi Rick Kline welcome. Jayne, that will submerse all those who attend into a substantive, text- Thursdays, beginning February 6th - 6:30–9:00pm based exploration of how these debates have been manifested over the Open to lay participants and clergy, all texts in Hebrew and English, no Minyan Katan course of Jewish history, and lead them into a rich discussion about their prerequisite. Participants are asked to commit to all eight sessions Shabbat, February 22nd - 10:00am continued resonance for contemporary Jewish life. ending April 2nd. (Note: No class on February 27th) A Shabbat Morning Service crafted for B'nai Mitzvah students and Dates: February 4, 11, March 3, 24, May 5, 26, June 2, 9, July 14, 28, Members and volunteers of Beth Tzedec and : $50 their families and featuring student-led prayers under the guidance August 11 Members of the community at large: $100 Students: $25 of Cantor Russ. Time: 6:30-8:00pm Includes a comprehensive 194 page text book. Registration limited to Cost: Members: $10.00 Guests: $18.00 for the course 12 participants. For more information, and to register, please go to https://bethtzedec.ca/education-and-programs/adult-programs/ Cemetery Entry Code To register, please contact the office at 403-255-8688 or preparing-for-the-end-of-life/ or contact the Beth Tzedec office at To gain entry into the Beth Tzedec Memorial Park cemetery, [email protected]. Only three spots left! [email protected] or 403-255-8688. press 1 then 3 for the gate code.