THE WINDOW 5777 High Holy Day Edition September - December 2016 Tishrei - Kislev 5777
Best Wishes SYNAGOGUE SERVICE TIMES Page 10 שנה טובה ...for the new year
• From the Rabbi 3 • Micky’s Corner 19 • From the Cantor 4 • Club Chaverut 20 High Holy Day • From the President 5 • Brotherhood 21 Services Timetable • From the Executive Director 6 • Youth & Families 22 Page 11 • Gift Giving Opportunities 7 • Program Director 23 • From the Ritual Director 8 • B'nai Mitzvah Program 24 • Ritual Matters 9 - 13 • Shinshinim 25 • Sisterhood 14 - 15 • Book Club 25 Sukkot Services 2016 • Adult Education 16 - 19 • Our Congregation 26 - 36 Page 12
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HEBREW SCHOOL the derech eretz experience From the Rabbi I would have wanted to stand up and thank Elie Wiesel for teaching Torah, so often in the name of his teacher, and mine, “Rabbi Saul Lieberman,...... his summer we were deeply saddened by the “I would have wanted Philip S. Scheim Tpassing of Elie Wiesel, who inspired survivors to stand up and thank Elie of the Holocaust to tell their story, who reminded us Wiesel for teaching Torah, Rabbi of the need not only to remember what happened to so often in the name of his teacher, and mine, Rabbi our people, but also, to use those sacred memories Saul Lieberman, for reminding the Jew of today that as building blocks to a strengthened commitment to we have a Biblical, Midrashic, Talmudic, Hasidic legacy Jewish life and Jewish learning. that represents the gateway to a meaningful Jewish It was fifty years ago that Elie Wiesel, who had tomorrow. covered the Eichmann trial for the Jewish Forward, “For all these things, and many more, I have and whose searing Holocaust memoir, Night, was always wanted to stand up and thank Elie beginning to attract attention, wrote The Jews of Wiesel.” Silence, detailing his visit to the Soviet Union the And that night, twenty years ago, I had the chance year before, in which he described his visit to to thank him for honouring us with his visit, and for Moscow’s main synagogue on Erev Simhat Torah: all that he had done for the Jewish people and for “Inside, the great hall of the synagogue was countless others. In words that we will read on Rosh crammed with more than two thousand men and Hashanah, Elie Wiesel reminded us, notwithstanding women. Many brought their children, for children, all that we had endured in our challenging history, that too, were to see that the Jews knew how to yeish tikvah l’ahartieykh, that there is hope for a strong rejoice.....I do not know where all these young people Jewish future. came from. Who sent them? Who persuaded them to May his memory be a source of blessing and come running to spend a Jewish holiday in a Jewish strength as we embark on a new year. atmosphere with traditional Jewish custom? They Rabbi Philip S.Scheim came in droves. From near and far.... They came in [email protected] groups, they came alone. But once here, they became a single body, voicing a song of praise to the Jewish people and its will to live.” Contrary to this nascent Jewish awareness that was energizing Soviet Jews, their struggle, at first, aroused little interest in the Jewish world. To a very Pre-Selihot Lecture large extent, it was Wiesel’s The Jews of Silence that brought their struggle to the forefront of the Jewish agenda, and eventually, to the attention of Presidents and Prime Ministers, leading, finally, years later, to the unlocking of those doors of oppression. Twenty years ago this coming spring, we were privileged to welcome Elie Wiesel to our congregation, when we dedicated our Aron Kodesh and Mizrah window themed From Holocaust to Redemption. These are words that I spoke that night, in appreciation of our distinguished guest, Elie Wiesel: “There are so many times in my life, that I would have wanted to stand up and thank Elie Wiesel for what he had done, for what he had said, for what he represents. I would have wanted to stand up in Oslo, when he received the Nobel Peace Prize, to thank him for reminding the world of its responsibilities to All are welcome to attend those who suffer, of the horrific price of its silence, its complicity. Please visit www.bethdavid.com for more information “I would have wanted to stand up in the White House, to thank Elie Wiesel for representing the Jew of courage who need fear only silence and God, but no 3 earthly power.
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“to rip, The Hebrew word for dates, t’marim, The hebrew word for leek is related to pomegranate seeds are plentiful, so may our merits are plentiful, so may our merits pomegranate seeds be as plentiful. in the coming year . This may be used as a “new fruit” Pomegranate. This may be used thanksgiving for all that we have. In addition, as the as addition, In have. we that for all thanksgiving so that we may say shehecheyanu, a blessing of so that we may say merit. . The hebrew word for Beet is “selek” which Beets. The hebrew word for Beet is “selek” not a tail. In other words, we should move forward not a tail. In other words, we should Black eyed peas or beans of head Fish head. Our hope in including some sort and make progress in the coming year, rather and make progress in the coming than follow or linger in the rear. Vegetarians may than follow or linger in the rear. Vegetarians traditional fish or sheep's head. on the menu is that we be likened to a head, and on the menu is that we be likened in place of the opt for a head of cabbage or garlic instead be cut off. symbolize the hope for a fruitful year filled with symbolize the hope for a fruitful year Leek. What better way to wish for a Shana Tova to wish for a Shana Tova Honey. What better way to the prayer that those who wish to hurt us will hear at Rosh Hashanna, “G’zar”, which means hear at Rosh Hashanna, “G’zar”, which decrees hope that G-d will nullify any negative against us. U’metukah, a sweet year. U’metukah, a sweet Eating them on Rosh Hashanna is with the decree. Eating them on Rosh Hashanna is The ancient belief that fish don’t sleep has Fish. The ancient belief that fish don’t Dates. been discredited, but the notion that fish are ever been discredited, but the notion that and reflects the desire to be constantly aware of and reflects the desire to be constantly . In hebrew gezer, similar to the word we Carrot. In hebrew gezer, our enemies will be finished. evokes the word tam, We pray that G-d will remove us pray that G-d means remove. We vigilant and swim constantly is linked to this symbol, vigilant and swim constantly is linked G-d and of opportunities to do mitzvot. also means ask that G-d rip up any evil decree against us, and the Hebrew homonym pronounced k'ra. This word that our merits be announced before Him. Gourds. The Hebrew word for gourd is related to from our enemies. “kareyt” which means to cut. This symbol is linked On behalf of Laura and myself and our family, we [email protected] good health. wish you a year filled with blessings, sweetness and Marshall Loomer L’shana tova umetukah,
We must know where we came from in in from we came where know must We tefilah to make in order year the past pples and honey, pples and honey, Challah, gefilte fish, Challah, gefilte fish,
and teshuva really count. and teshuva “ A brisket, chicken, roasted brisket, chicken, , ) justice and charity. And,
, (return, repentence), Teshuva
Here are the ten symbolic foods for Rosh Hashanah. Rosh for symbolic foods ten Here are the We say this prayer (almost a thousand years old), and say this prayer We What would happen if you served a completely What would happen if you served Marshall Loomer Cantor reciting Unetane Tokef before G-d. reciting Unetane Tokef inspect their way of life. They should leave the wrong path that they find themselves on.” The Rambam in finding ways to look deep inside ourselves through in finding ways to look deep inside where we came from in the must know prayer. We and teshuva really past year in order to make tefilah is exactly what is needed to shake things up. What is exactly what is needed to shake just before we say these words, we reflect on our own just before we say these words, we potatoes, tzimmes, chopped liver. These are the potatoes, tzimmes, better for us to feel vulnerable as we stand in “awe” better for us to feel vulnerable as hope for all of us that this year will be filled with blessings, honest prayer and perhaps a “new menu” both for our tables and our souls. Sometimes stepping us up so we can inspect our actions and do teshuva. and wasted their time should look into their souls and We must sometimes be creative sometimes must We for forgiveness. asking which we have become accustomed to in the last few would probably feel a little “uncomfortable” at first. I would probably feel a little “uncomfortable” if it would be wonder if at this time of introspection, that it would be stepping outside the box. Perhaps that that it would be stepping outside place for the would happen if you sat in a different components; confession, regret, stopping oneself from count. This is why we blow the Shofar, it is to wake end with the words, the Jewish High Holy Days and at all the holidays and the Jewish High Holy Days and at outside the comfort zone in prayer can bring greater comfort through teshuva and tzedakah. of your soul for true teshuva through your prayers. I Who are we? That we stand before G-d almighty frailty. Who are we? That we stand before different kind of meal, something outside your different kind of meal, something traditional comfort foods that we eat at a typical Rosh foods that we eat at a typical Rosh traditional comfort festive meal and to the start of the Yamim Noraim. Yamim the start of to the festive meal and festivals. sinning again and resolution. Certainly the new mahzor says that the mitzvah of teshuva is comprised of four Rambam says, “those who have forgotten the truth You around you? You High Holy Days, with different people Once again I have Once again I have meal. Yummy! Hashanah family years will help, but only you can search from the depth We love to eat traditional foods at love to eat traditional your attention! We , (prayer), Tzedaka Tefilah Try a few out this year as you bring new meaning to your meaning new bring year as you a few out this Try “comfort” zone instead of the traditional same? I know “comfort” zone instead of the traditional 4
4 From the President
As you’ve seen in your membership renewal package, we are continuing to “fine tune our giving programs to build our sustainability for the future. Barry Levine Welcome to our new members, including those who have joined us from Shaar Shalom. This past spring President and summer marked a difficult time for Shaar Shalom loving kindness, do not assume that someone else members as they decided to close their shul after 44 is following up. If you are aware, then please be years. This was a great loss for Shaar members in proactive and call the office or let someone know. particular, but also for the greater Jewish community in Toronto. We hope that all of our new members As you’ve seen in your membership renewal will find a warm, vibrant and engaging community at package, we are continuing to fine tune our Beth David, and we encourage you to get involved giving programs to build our sustainability for the in all that Beth David has to offer. I’m available to future. The Board has authorized the launch of our discuss any topic related to the shul, and would Leadership Circle giving program, which is being especially like to hear from you if you are interested established to exemplify deeply significant levels in getting involved in a committee or in supporting of support and dedication to our congregation on any particular activity. Just send me a note an annual basis. The Leadership Circle will consist at [email protected] and I’ll be sure to get of members who voluntarily assume a contribution back to you. above and beyond standard synagogue dues at one One of the things that I am asked about by of three commitment tiers: members is why the Management Committee or the Clergy failed to reach out to certain members • Chavura – between $1000 and $2,499 who are ill, who have not shown up to shul for a few • Chai – between $2500 and $5000 weeks or who have let their membership lapse. The • Mitzvah – $5000 and above primary reason this happens is that we are often unaware of these situations. As much as we try to Contributions need not be in cash. Gifts-in-kind, keep tabs on what is going on in our community, stocks or insurance policies will all be recognized. it is not always possible for a small number of people to keep tabs on the comings and goings of On August 22, Lisa and I kicked off the 2016-2017 many. It is our collective responsibility to look out campaign and presented our Leadership Circle for each other and to let someone know. So if you gift for 2016-17 to Rabbi Scheim and Anita Bloom know of a member who could benefit from some (see accompanying photo). Lisa and I invite you to join us in establishing a distinct group of shul families that will help lead us to even greater fulfilment of our goals. As we prepare for the High Holy Days, I would like to thank our clergy, our dedicated staff, our volunteers and our members for their ongoing support. I wish you all a good year, filled with much happiness, mitzvot and good health. Shana Tova from the Levine family.
Barry Levine President [email protected] 5 Beth David -Executives 2016
Wishing you and your loved ones committed staff who work committed staff the scenes to very hard behind and ensure that the logistics are completed administrative tasks regard, I with grace. In this opportunity want to take this and as the as a Shul Member Executive Director to thank Faye, Helene, Thanuja, Robyn and Jeev for their continued and ongoing dedication, initiative, warmth and caring which they all exhibit on a daily basis. a year filled with peace, warmth and happiness, LeShanaTova, Anita Bloom [email protected]
Philip S. Scheim - Rabbi Philip S. Allan Sheps - Secretary Barry - President Levine Jerry Paskowitz - Treasurer - Jerry Paskowitz David Bienstock - Past President David Bienstock - Past Anita Bloom - Executive Director Anita Bloom - Executive Greg Tugg - Chairman of the Board Tugg Greg - Sisterhood President Ruth Shapiro From the Executive Director Executive the From Steven Risenman - Brotherhood President Risenman - Brotherhood Steven
Andy Pascoe - Vice President, Programming and Ritual Programming Vice President, - Andy Pascoe Madeleine Sarick - Vice President, House and Property Vice President, Madeleine Sarick - Marshall - Cantor | Michael Loomer Director Rubin - Ritual
Steven Risenman - Vice President, Finance and Administration Finance and Vice President, Risenman - Steven What does it take to be welcoming? to be does it take What From my perspective, this From my perspective, This year in particular, I am in It is also important to recognize
Kiddush felt warm and inviting as Kiddush felt warm filled I noticed many conversations want to feel with laughter. If we the first step is welcome, I guess and open to let our guard down defenses, up without our usual preconceived ideas or fears of rebuke. a unique position to experience this welcoming effort from two perspectives. I am provided with the opportunity to see things as a staff member as well as a new member to the Beth David Shul Family. As a member of the Shul, I hope that I can continue to walk into a room or a situation with fresh eyes and no expectations but simply with the curiosity, and anticipation that I will enjoy, learn, grow and feel welcomed as a contributing part of the Beth David Family regardless of how I choose to participate. As a staff member, I hope to see members being received and acknowledged with the warmth and attention that they deserve. that the Beth David office is comprised of a group of very “ Administrator Major, Faye Bookkeeper Thanuja Perera, Jeev Logan, Finance Manager Logan, Jeev Anita Bloom, Executive Director Executive Anita Bloom, Director Lauren Weinberg, Programme Director Programme Weinberg, Lauren Helene Assistant Jacobs, Administrative
eth David continues to work eth David continues known very hard to become Robyn Zajac-Cooper, Events Coordinator/Rabbi’s Assistant Events Coordinator/Rabbi’s Zajac-Cooper, Robyn
Staff 2016 Staff - David Beth
In early August we had B Anita Bloom Executive as a warm and welcoming as a warm and welcoming can shul - a shul where members feel they are part of a family as well as a part of a community. a special Shabbat that was specifically held to welcome visitors and new members to our home. Barry, our President, urged everyone in attendance to take a few extra minutes to meet some new people and to talk with people who they did not know. I believe the purpose of this invitation was so that after a few introductory words hopefully nobody would consider anyone to be strangers and everyone would feel at home in our community. What a novel concept! This was an act that was both simple and difficult at the same time, as it required each one of us to take a risk to move beyond one’s comfortable small network to meet new people. What a gift, to walk away from here having experienced something new. 6
6 From the Executive Director Gift Giving Opportunities
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Sponsorship would be greatly appreciated. 7 From the Ritual Director Ritual the From Reproof / Warning, where the aspect of reward Reproof / Warning,
Even the Torah provides two weekly portions two weekly portions provides Torah Even the Even the Golden Rule, the famous injunction attributed Even the Golden Rule, the famous injunction Perhaps it is overly naive and optimistic to expect most Regardless of your initial motivation, assuming there But there is no need to wander back in time. Are we But there is no need With best wishes for a Shana Tova u’Metukah, a year of With best wishes for a Shana Tova Certainly, there is a recognition in the Bible and in our Certainly, there is a recognition in the regenerative power of the process and acts themselves. For acts and process the of regenerative power repentance. (And that is not always a foregone conclusion, repentance. (And that is not always retaliation. Perhaps the bottom line is what matters most may grow and develop out of routine, if not initially. more likely to pay all the taxes we should because we firmly all the taxes we should because we more likely to pay seems to tend rabbinic tradition that human inclination punishment – BeHukkotai and Ki Tavo – known as and Ki Tavo punishment – BeHukkotai of such, in his punishment be let loose on those deserving incentive to act according to a set of positive values is, to attend services this year, to spend meaningful time indifference, make an effort, at some point, to get beyond is not even mentioned but, rather, only the Punishment but, rather, only the Punishment is not even mentioned potential rewards. and creators of illegally because we feel that the artists offered us, but prefers for us to take heed of the warnings Elah, Iris, and Michael believe that these amounts will help cover necessary social amounts will help cover necessary believe that these [email protected] fellow – is based on a desire to avoid consequence even fellow – is based on a desire to avoid for personal growth. fear the possible fine? Or do we simply go ahead and fear the possible fine? Or do we simply is so minimal today? for being caught or pursued for such as Jonah appears to express, preferring that cataclysmic as Jonah appears to express, preferring and not from the threat of divine or human retributive an honest and introspective manner, and to seek to make amends (however you define that) for any wrongdoing or and medical funding, or because we fear the possible audit or because we fear the possible and medical funding, Do our children and all the implications of that process? audio material and we avoid downloading video and of getting caught? and property or because we were afraid dams ‘encourage’ us to act responsibly. The stick, whether responsibly. The us to act dams ‘encourage’ influence often wields more or accident, through intent carrot. than the estimation.) do not do to your to Hillel – that which is hateful to you, same. while wanting to spare others of the of us, on a regular basis, to find the requisite positive with family and congregation, to view your past year in to find the genuine value and the fear of consequence. Try that is the conclusion and explanation for the Golden Rule. or understanding, from living by a rule or law that is not explored and analyzed. to be meted out should we not follow instructions as we not follow instructions as to be meted out should no coincidence that the curses and commanded. It is two portions far outnumber the consequences in these or because we that material should be compensated, and the potential download because everyone else does private ownership circumstances because we respected humanity to action, to they seem quite necessary to move towards fear of punishment. Near the conclusion of Yom conclusion of Yom towards fear of punishment. Near the Kippur, we read the Book of Jonah and find that God Kippur, we read the Book of Jonah service warnings regarding smoking and approaching hydro approaching and smoking regarding service warnings sweetly accepting challenges and their inherent potential significantly dedicated to the theme of reward and significantly dedicated Go and learn! Little will come, certainly not appreciation As children did we avoid stealing in various scenarios and As children did we avoid stealing in Tocheichah, Tocheichah, – behaving humanely, with sensitivity and consideration - , Yamim Noraim Yamim , The Ten Days , The Ten ne of the more powerful ne of the and effective videos I have videos I have and effective What Motivates/ Motivates/ What Us? Deters O initial shot is taken from inside initial shot is taken looks down at phone rings and he the Government of Ontario. The of Ontario. the Government man driving. A the car, of a young empty adjacent the phone on the seen recently was produced by was produced seen recently gaze to the seat. He returns his back to the phone, some process back to the phone, driving task at hand, and then driving task at hand, “ Aseret Yemai Teshuvah Aseret Yemai in the beating of the breast while chanting, in the beating of the breast while chanting,
Even the term used to indicate this brief period – Even the term used to indicate this But how do we get to that point? How can there be However, most of us may only find the ability to What is it that deters us from making foolish or bad What is it that deters us from making We are immediately transported into some hospital transported into some hospital are immediately We Some of us are motivated by the potential tangible The translation of
mea culpa Michael Rubin Director Ritual rather detached, impersonal appellations. They have been rather detached, impersonal appellations. relish the satisfaction and fulfillment of having done the right thing, of self-improvement and admirable behaviour reward for what we have been asked to do. The Bible interminable silence, the final slide – “Put down the phone.” interminable silence, the final slide name, they don’t seem to necessitate anything specific. process. promises us life, even a long life, with agricultural productivity and the requisite strength to overcome imperative? brings it to his ear and, as he enters an intersection, we see and, as he enters an intersection, we brings it to his ear be proactive about some kind of evaluative and remedial based on an acceptable and meaningful set of values. for our actions or inaction? Is it enough to employ the for our actions or inaction? Is it enough until the blowing of the shofar at the termination of Yom termination of Yom until the blowing of the shofar at the although the long hours in shul from Rosh Hashanah although the long hours in shul from of decisions? What encourages us to make the right decisions? decisions? What encourages us to make to make some or indulge in self-evaluation, is it sufficient over the past year determination regarding our behaviour the true motivations or might we delve further into seeking of deliberation occurring. He reaches down for the phone, He reaches down for the phone, of deliberation occurring. car. the into smash left and his quickly from coming truck the room, no sound, head shot of the / convalescent home designated as such at some point in history but, from the designated as such at some point in of Repentance, is a much more demanding term, indicating that we must not merely observe in awe and reverence, but enemies, whether they be animal or human. Some of us than a merely traditional, nostalgic, familiar, or parental community may be no less of a factor. overcome inertia and indifference when made fully or partially aware of the possible implications and consequences of our actions. The paralysis suffered by the young driver in the television video and similar public Kippur can sometimes seem interminable – is of great Kippur can sometimes seem interminable from the Hebrew, Holy Days, or Days of Awe significance. Many of us refer to these days as the High significance. Many of us refer to these side in a brace, for a long few seconds. A slide – “It happens side in a brace, for a long few seconds. showing the so fast.” Return to a more distant shot some meaningful movement brought about by other young man sitting immobile in a wheelchair. After another young man sitting immobile in a wheelchair. young man staring blankly ahead, head tilted slightly to the young man staring blankly ahead, head As we approach a time of year when we seek to engage As we approach a time of year when The entire video is only 31 seconds. The approval and recognition earned from our peers and Jewish version of self-flagellation and pronouncement Jewish version of self-flagellation and “Chatati, Aviti, Pashati…”? “Chatati, Aviti, 8
8 Ritual Matters Relive the excitement Ushers needed of that special day for Tanach Reading Opportunity Corner This corner is for those who would like to read Torah or a Haftarah in High Holy Day general, but also especially for anyone who might like to mark the anniversary services of their Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebration or Wedding Aufruf by reading from the same portion chanted on that special occasion. You will find here a list of coming Shabbatot & Festivals when there is no Simcha taking place at our Synagogue, meaning the Haftarah and any Torah reading is open to our members. If you are interested, please contact Michael Rubin directly by email – [email protected] – and confirm your chanting assignment!
Also, we would like to update our records of when your Bar/Bat Mitzvah took place. Please email Michael Rubin with details – Gregorian date and Parashah. We look forward to hearing you relive the excitement of that special day, however many years ago!
Shabbat / Festival Parashah Haftarah Torah Volunteer ushers are required for Rosh Shabbat October 8 VaYeilech Available Available Hashanah and Yom Shabbat October 15 Ha'azzinu Available Available Kippur services in Monday October 17 1st day Sukkot Available Available order to provide an Tuesday October 18 2nd day Sukkot Available Available environment conducive Shabbat October 22 Shabbat Hol HaMo'ed Available Available to the mood and purpose Monday October 24 Shemini Atzeret Available Available of the synagogue Tuesday October 25 Simhat Torah Available Available experience. With the help of volunteers Shabbat October 29 Breishit Available Available from the congregation Shabbat December 3 Toledot Available Available serving as ushers, we try Shabbat December 17 VaYishlach Available Available to maintain the proper Shabbat December 24 VaYeishev Available Available decorum and sense Shabbat December 31 Mikeitz – Hanukkah Available Available of security in all our Shabbat January 7 VaYigash Available Available services.
Reading Openings: Shabbat January 14 VaYechi Available Available We ask that you participate in this important and necessary task. Our expectation is for a minimum one hour Communicate with us! of ushering duty We are a community. (or more) during one We are here for each other in good times and in bad. of the three days or Kol Nidrei evening service. Have good news? Please contact the Share it with the entire congregation by contacting Faye. office, listing in order of We will share your good news when we email the weekly Shabbat Shalom. preference, two possible days/times that you Struggling with illness? can usher at the Main Let us know. Sanctuary, Yeomans Our clergy are happy to call or visit and lend the moral Road location. support that you and your loved ones need. Please email Faye at [email protected] or telephone 416-633-5500 Contact Faye: 416-633-5500 ext. 0 ext. 0 or [email protected] 9
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December 30 – January 5 December 23 – 29 December 16 – 22 December 9 – 15 December 2 – 8 November 25 – December 1 November 18 – 24 November 11 – 17 November 4 – 10 October 16 – 25 October 26 – 27 October 28 – November 3 October 11 - 12 October 13 October 14 - 15 October 7 – 10 October 5 - 6 October 2 – 4 Sunday, November 5 MORNINGS SPECIAL MORNINGS: Monday, October 10 SYNAGOGUE SERVICE TIMES TIMES SERVICE SYNAGOGUE 10 10 High Holy Day Services Timetable 2016/5777
Candle Friday Saturday Sunday to Rosh Hashanah Lighting Evening Evening Thursday Candlelighting Sunday, October 2...... 6:38 PM
Evening Services Sunday, October 2...... 6:00 PM Monday, October 3...... 6:00 PM Tuesday, October 4...... 6:45 PM Tashlikh 5777 Morning Services Join us for our annual walk to Monday, October 3 & Tuesday, October 4 Timberlane Avenue for the Rosh Hashanah Main Services tradition of Tashlikh, ...... 9:00 AM the symbolic casting off of our sins Yeomans Rd. & Richmond Hill in a body of fresh water. Havurah Service...... 9:30 AM Monday, October 3rd, 2016 In the Sisterhood Hall (1st day of Rosh Hashanah)
Family Minyan Meet in the Shul lobby at 5:15 PM ...... 10:00 AM Refreshments to follow In the Chapel Minhah begins at 6:00 PM Children’s Services & Supervised Rabbi Scheim and Cantor Loomer Pre-School Activities ...... 9:30 AM will lead this short, yet powerful ritual. Yeomans Rd & Richmond Hill
Tashlikh Service Monday, October 3...... 5:15 PM Meet in the synagogue lobby Yom Kippur Candlelighting Tuesday, October 11...... 6:23 PM DID YOU KNOW? Evening (Kol Nidrei) Services Tuesday, October 11 Tashlikh means Main Services ...... 6:30 PM “you will cast away”. Havurah Service...... 6:30 PM Tashlikh is a custom dating back to the Family Minyan...... 6:30 PM early 14th century, symbolizing our wish Children’s Services...... 6:15 PM to rid ourselves of sins and be forgiven by God. The Tashlikh ceremony takes place on Yom Kippur Day Services the bank of a river or near a body of water Wednesday, October 12 containing live fish. Main Service...... 9:00 AM Following the appropriate prayers, Havurah Service...... 9:30 AM we throw bread into the river to symbolically cast away our sins. Family Minyan...... 10:00 AM Children’s Services...... 9:30 AM Tashlikh takes place on the afternoon of the first day Minhah: 5:15 PM of Rosh Hashanah. Shofar and end of fast: 7:20 PM 11 a at no $80) with for director priced purchase set ritual etrog a to the available and Hoshana leading October Monday, be Ritual matters Ritual with 'kosher' will opportunity sets specify ritually an a
September Friday, also 18th - as well as October Tuesday [email protected] Please Lulav and Etrog Lulav Shake Your Lulav Shake Your e’re looking forward again this year to year this forward again e’re looking in participate members many seeing October 23rd. For those Sunday, is For details, please contact (Enhanced including W We remind you to bring your Lulav and remind you to bring We Orders must be received the unique and wonderful Mitzvah of Arba’at of Mitzvah wonderful and unique the known otherwise Four Species, the Haminim, is synagogue the again, So Etrog. and Lulav as members with provide to able $60. set There "pitom"! experience! if you would like to try this new both the 1st Etrog to Sukkot services on on and 2nd days of Sukkot – 17th and HaMo’ed, on the subsequent days of Hol October 19th - October 21st Rabba, proper somewhat apprehensive as to the Species, handling (shaking) of the Four shall be you needn’t fear! We reviewing the proper manner in which to up to the Festival, as well as handing out shaking instructions to those purchasing a set. and paid by 23rd. Michael Rubin at the synagogue office – 416 633 5500, ext. 23 or by email OFFICE HOURS: – 5 PM 8:30 AM to Thursday...... Monday – 3 PM Friday ...... 8:30 AM HOURS: EXTENDED – 7 PM September 21st ...... 8:30 AM Wednesday, – 1 PM 9 AM September 25th...... Sunday, – 7 PM AM September 29th...... 8:30 Thursday, 6:15 PM 6:15 PM 6:15 PM 6:15 PM 6:15 PM 6:14 PM 9:00 AM 6:20 PM 7:30 AM 7:30 AM 6:30 PM 6:03 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:06 PM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 8:30 AM 19 – Thursday, October 20 ......
Sukkot Services 2016 Services Sukkot
YIZKOR – Memorial Plaque Dedications Minhah Minhah Minhah Minhah Minhah Minhah Minhah Minhah Morning Services Ma'ariv & Hakafot Simhat Torah Morning Service Shemini Atzeret Candlelighting Minhah Hoshana Rabbah Sunday, October 23 Morning Service Shabbat Hol Hamo’ed Sukkot Candlelighting Morning Service Hol Hamo’ed Sukkot III Friday, October 21 Morning Service Hol Hamo’ed Sukkot I-II October Wednesday, Morning Service Second Day Sukkot Second Day Sukkot 18 October Tuesday, Morning Service First Day Sukkot 17 Monday, October Sukkot Eve Sukkot October 16 Sunday, Candlelighting Tuesday, October 25 Tuesday, Monday, October 24 Morning Service Saturday, October 22 12 12 Annual Dedication of Yahrzeit Plaques We shall hold our annual memorial Congregational plaque dedication ceremony on Shofar Blowing! Shemini Atzeret October 24, 2016 as part of the Yizkor Service that day. In recent years, we have instituted a new tradition of inviting members with the ability and Services begin at 9:00 AM. motivation to participate in the final Teki’ah Gedolah The names listed below will be called, at of the shofar that takes place at the conclusion of which time members of the family will rise in Yom Kippur. Including our clergy, there were several silent tribute. We encourage you to extend dozen willing and capable Tok’im last year. We wish an invitation to members of your family and to further increase those numbers and ask that friends to attend this moving service. anyone interested in this experience, please bring your shofarot with you to the Ne’ilah service at the conclusion of Leah Berenstein Yom Kippur, on Molly Daneman Wednesday, October 12th. Olga Eisen Rabbi Abraham Feffer Of course, you are also invited to join in Gershon Feffer the brief shofar blowing at the conclusion Marion Fine of the weekday morning services from th th. Fanny Finkelstein September 4 to September 30 Israel Finkelstein Teki’ah Mehanah! Toba Herman Belle Kruger Thomas Levene Paul Levin A NOTICE TO VISITORS OF Murray Major Zoltan Marek PARDES SHALOM CEMETERY Marcia Miller Phil Myerson Arrangements have been made Zeev Nemirov by Pardes Shalom to provide Minnie Obuchowski transportation to the cemetery before Bernard Papernick Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur for Pearl Posner those without transportation. Norma Rubin Anita Schwartz-Savage Bus service will be provided on the following Albert Shack two days: Marc Sherman Helena Snidman Thursday, September 22nd and Monday, September 26th Sandra Snitman Esther Spring On each of these days, a bus identified by a sign Nancy Tucker “PARDES SHALOM”, will depart from the parking Harry Urman lot of The Lipa Green Centre, 4600 Bathurst St. at Harry Weis 10:00 AM for Pardes Shalom Cemetery. The bus will Tikvah Weis make a stop at the parking lot of the Betel Centre Tziporah Weis of 1003 Steeles Avenue West at 10:15 AM to pick Shirley Zuckerbrot up passengers before proceeding to the cemetery. For further information, and to register, please call Trudy at the cemetery office at (416) 635-5595. 13
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A Hopefully by now you have received a Hopefully by now year and plans are underway for the rest year and plans are of the year. you to be a patroness phone call asking for our upcoming Fashion Show on October 30th. Our fashions are being Fashion Wear, supplied by Melanie Lyne, Bambino 020 and The Bay. Ann Samson, Cheryl Gloria Himelstein, Barbara Levine, Lisa Levine and Jean Kalpin, Marion Tully, make Bernholtz are working very hard to need this Fashion Show a success but we you to donate and come to our fashion show. 14 14
Beth David Sisterhood Fashion Show & Boutiques
Sunday October 30th, 2016
Boutiques at noon Show at 2 PM Silent Auction
Corporate $60 and up Sponsor $54 Double Chai $36 Patroness $25 At the door $30
To get your tickets: Barbara Levine (416) 633-7594 Lisa Levine (416) 787- 8887 Don’t wait for your patroness call, buy your tickets today! Vendors welcome: Cheryl Kalpin (416) 720-4912 *All tickets purchased before the event, and any sponsorships are fully tax deductible.*
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8:00 – 8:45 PM 416-633-5500 ext. 23 416-633-5500 ext. Contact Michael Rubin
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Torah Trope Course Course Trope Torah
proficiently chant Torah, this course is for you! proficiently chant November 6, 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 11, 2016 November 6, 13, 20, 27 and December If you have some basic Hebrew skills and the interest If you have some basic Hebrew skills Shabbat Sidra Luncheons Shabbat of the Led by members morning services. congregation following include both lunch and a discussion Each session will portions of the day. and Haftarah of the Torah dates in 2016-2017. Join us on the following 19 DATE 3 October 29 11 November 25 December 29 February 27 March 24 April May June in empowering yourself with the tools to properly and in empowering yourself with the tools
March 7, 21, 2017. December 13, 2016, January 10, 24,2017, February 7, 21, 2017,
November 1, 15, 29, 2016 Tuesdays 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesdays
WOMEN’S STUDY GROUP WOMEN’S Vayechi The Prophetic Voice: Lessons from the Haftarot The Prophetic Voice: Led by Rabbi Philip Scheim and Ritual Director Michael Rubin 10:00 - 11:00 AM by Israel Joshua Singer. MONDAYS: MONDAYS: TUESDAYS: TUESDAYS: with Ann Sokoloff Self-Study Program Self-Study Weekly studies Weekly with Norman Shelson Group discussions of the after morning services after morning : MONDAYS or call the Beth David office at 416-633-5500, or refer to the electronic board in the lobby. to the electronic board refer or at 416-633-5500, David office the Beth or call Open to the entire congregation parashah of the week - with various discussion leaders Current events with emphasis on Israel Current events with emphasis on at www.bethdavid.com David website the Beth Please check REGISTRATION. REQUIRE ALL PROGRAMS SATURDAY, January 14, 2017 14, January SATURDAY,
Yiddish Literature and Language and Literature Yiddish
The Family Carnovsky The Family
following morning services From 9:10 - 10:00 AM following Congregation-wide Nosh ‘n Drosh Congregation-wide Nosh
Classes will focus on readings and discussions on Classes will focus Admission is free but advanced registration is required. Parashah of the week in summary (beginners welcome) Parashah of the week in summary Classes 16 16 Adult Education Lectures General
A Study of Jonah: Texts of Repentance and Forgiveness Thursday September 15, 2016 7:30 PM Led by Dr. Aaron Nussbaum, university lecturer and former Director of Education at Robbins Hebrew Academy. The entire Book of Jonah is part of the Yom Kippur liturgy. Some lessons, such as the need for repentance, are obvious. What major teachings are often times overlooked?
Pre-Selihot Lecture Learning How to Forgive: The Yom Kippur Scapegoat as our Guide Saturday September 24, 2016 Lecture: 9:00 PM Selihot Service: 10:30 PM Dr. Martin Lockshin, a scholar and writer with expertise in the history of Jewish biblical interpretation, will deliver a poignant seminar for Selihot.
The Rebbe of Kotzk, The Rebel and Revolutionary Leader: His Masters and the Influence of his Disciples to Date. Thursday November 17, 2016 7:30 PM Led by Dr. Aaron Nussbaum, university lecturer and former Director of Education at Robbins Hebrew Academy. By the beginning of the 19th century the Chassidic Movement had great success along with grave concerns. Many attempted to alleviate the situation along new religious approaches.
Joseph’s Power: Reading Backwards and Forwards Thursday December 1, 2016 7:30 – 9:00 PM Led by Beth Kissileff, editor of the anthology ‘Reading Genesis’ and the novel ‘Questioning Return’. Beth is a freelance journalist and lecturer.
Holocaust Education
A documentary film: “A Man of Conscience” Thursday November 3, 2016 7:30 – 9:00 PM The film is about Morris Saxe, a humanitarian who managed to bring 79 children from Poland to his Farm School in Georgetown, Ontario in the 1920’s. David Fleishman, Morris Saxe’s grandson, is the writer, executive producer and on-camera narrator of the film.
Brotherhood and Adult Education Present: Author and Speaker, Max Eisen Sunday November 20, 2016 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Auschwitz survivor, Max Eisen, will speak about his memoirs in his book ‘By Chance Alone’. Brunch $10.00. 17
Art, Literature and Culture Art, Literature PM by Edeet Ravel, moderated by Cynthia Good by Edeet Ravel, moderated by Cynthia by Elizabeth Poliner, moderated by Cynthia Good by Elizabeth Poliner, moderated by by Alison Pick, moderated by Alison Pick by Alison Pick, moderated by Betsey Lerner, moderated by Brenda Cooper Geffen . Monday, June 5, 2017 7:30 – 9:00 PM Your Sad Eyes and Unforgettable Mouth Sad Eyes and Unforgettable Your Us As Breathing As Close To 25, 2017 1:30 – 3:00 January Wednesday, Kertes by Boris Fishman, moderated by Joe A Replacement Life by David Mozgozis, moderated by Michael Greenstein The Free World Bridge Ladies Tuesday, September 20, 2016 7:30 – 9:00 PM September 20, 2016 7:30 Tuesday, 30, 2016 1:30 – 3:00 PM November Wednesday, March 21, 2017 1:30 -3:00 PM Tuesday, 2017 1:30-3:00 PM April 25, Tuesday, Between Gods 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1.
The Membership Committee’s Book Club will join with Tea Time and Books from Adult Education The Membership Committee’s Book Club will join with Tea for the last book of the series. Participants are asked to secure a copy of the novels and come prepared to enjoy an interesting discussion. For more discussion. For an interesting prepared to enjoy novels and come a copy of the are asked to secure Participants at please visit our website books and other information, details about the www.bethdavid.com series of 6 or $10 per session Cost: $36 for the Novels A Series of 6 and Books: Time Tea Adult Education Adult
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The Window is published four times per year, in time for Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, Pesah and Shavuot, and distributed to all Beth David Members via mail and e-mail.
In view of the increasing cost of printing and recent hikes once again in Canada Post rates, we will deliver the Rosh Hashanah Window and Pesach Window via mail and e-mail, while the Hanukkah and Shavuot Window will be delivered only via e-mail. Copies of the Hanukkah and Shavuot Window will also be available in the Beth David lobby and at the office.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
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THE MESSAGE OF THE CELL Micky’s Corner It’s hard to cry alone; By Miklos Emhecht and yet, we all must. In birth and death we head not for heaven and God, WHY ARE WE? but for mother Dust. From the roots, the trees carry the sap to the leaves. Some slavishly obey the seasonal command. We cannot forget the They seem to be a mindlessly working machine. cell from which we came, (Or regulated by an invisible hand?) that biochemical little ball, for we – today, Black holes and majestic galaxies rise and fall. are one and the same. Matter and wild antimatter destined to clash Recreating the peaceful, birthgiving chaos; We cannot but reach back Leaving a whirling, glowing primordial ash. to primeval slime where everything alive All other creatures just live and end up deceased. We go on with our existence, as we all must, was born and has plunged suffering and enduring, loving and hating. into River Time. Why are we condemned to become the thinking dust? 19
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20 20 Brotherhood have been invaluable in ensuring our programs and meetings are osh Hashanah is a time of successful and are always there for Rreflection where we review our mailings and marketing initiatives. our performance over the past These accolades and year and aspire to improve on this accomplishments are wonderful, but performance in the upcoming year. we still have not finished the job. We I am especially humbled to continue will continue to ensure our financial as President of your Brotherhood for structure is not threatened, continue another two-year term. When I began to plan and present thoughtful and as your Brotherhood President, two entertaining programs geared to years ago, we faced the challenge everyone in your family and maintain Steven Risenman of re-establishing ourselves as a our devotion to Israel and Judaic President, respectable, dedicated and honest roots. Beth David Brotherhood organization. We were facing financial We will continue and increase irregularities, declining membership our Chesed activities within our recently named as Chair of the Board and an extremely unfavorable image synagogue and the Toronto of B’nai Brith Canada. Jay is the son of within our synagogue and community community. As Hillel stated, Frances and Lawford Harris, also long at large. Over the past two years “whosoever saves a life, is considered time members of the synagogue, with we have rectified our financial as if he saved an entire world and Lawford being a former President of issues and established controls and whosoever destroys a soul, is the synagogue as well. We wish Jay procedures to prevent such issues considered as if he destroyed an all the success in his new role. from reoccurring. We are a more entire world.’’ We have been waiting Mazel Tov to Josh Binstock on his fiscally responsible organization to partner with the synagogue’s new recent experience as a member of thanks, in large part, to a very active Chesed Committee to help expand Canada’s Beach Volleyball team at the Brotherhood Budget and Finance this extremely important venture. Rio Olympics. This is Josh’s second Committee and a tenacious and Your Brotherhood, is in a trip to the Olympics, being a member dedicated Treasurer – Aaron Daniels. significantly better situation today of Canada’s Beach Volleyball team We have reorganized our than we were two years ago and are at the London Olympics in 2012. We programming specifically a much more relevant and respected are very proud of Josh’s significant presentation times and content. This member of the Beth David and the accomplishments. Mazel Tov to his has led to a higher quality of speakers Toronto Jewish community. parents Howard and Susan Binstock, and entertainers which, in turn, has I am thankful to your Brotherhood his grandparents Joyce and Albert led to more fiscally responsible and Programming Committee for another Binstock, who are all long time successful programs. This impressive excellent slate of programs ranging synagogue members and to his large turnaround is due to an engaged and from live music, education, sports- family and friends who have travelled dedicated Programming Committee related and family-oriented events. great distances to support him. and to Sandy Bokser, for her I am honoured to be working jointly I want to extend a special thank assistance, guidance and direction with Adult Education, Sisterhood you to Faye Major, Helene Jacobs, regarding the dramatic and successful and Club Chaverut as we attract each Robyn Zajac-Cooper, Thanuja Perera, upgrade to our programming. of our demographics in inclusive, Jeev Logan and Anita Bloom, for their We have transitioned several synagogue wide events. We are past, present and future assistance initiatives to the next generation attempting to have an event each in ensuring all our Brotherhood seamlessly. Our long standing Shoah month between September and June. programs have been, are and will be Candle initiative has successfully Our opening event, in September, successful been passed from David Solomon to will be a musical program with a very If you have any suggestions for Richard Long. Richard has been able special guest. Based on prior opening forthcoming programs, please do not to organize and maintain the Shoah programs, this presentation will have hesitate to contact me. Please do not Candles program, continuing to keep you thoroughly entertained. This forget to maintain your Brotherhood it relevant and successful, even as this will be followed November 20, in a membership when your dues international project is declining in joint program with Adult Education statement arrives and remit payment most areas of the world. featuring Max Eisen, a Holocaust through your dues. Membership in your Brotherhood survivor, who has written several I am grateful for your trust in has increased over the past two books and spoken frequently on supporting me as Brotherhood years through the tireless work and the Holocaust. Max, who was in President for another two years and dedication of your Brotherhood attendance at the Nuremberg trials, appreciate the hard work, dedication, Executive, Board, Committees and its will speak to us about his experiences counsel and friendship that each of general members. at those trials. In December, we are you have provided to me over the The support our Brotherhood has arranging a unique program for the years and hope it will continue as we received from our synagogue office entire family. Please watch your embark on an exciting new challenge has been tremendous. Over the Shabbat Shalom for information on that will redefine your Brotherhood. past two years, we have repaired these and other upcoming events. On behalf of the Risenman family, our relationship with the office I want to extend special mazel I want to wish you a Happy, Healthy staff, which has been critical to to two long time supporters of and Prosperous New Year. our successful rebirth. Our current our Brotherhood. Yasher Koach to Executive Director, Anita Bloom, and Jay Harris, a long-time member of Steven Risenman the staff of Faye Major, Helene Jacobs the synagogue, Brotherhood and Beth David Brotherhood President and especially Robyn Zajac-Cooper former synagogue President. Jay was [email protected] 21 . For ages all for for more details and th programs ! As well, plan to attend our attend to ! As well, plan Youth & Families & Youth 2017 morning with the whole Beth David Beth whole the with Challah 28,
Round January September 11 Sunday, . Keep an eye out for details for other programs eye out . Keep an th 6 http://www.bethdavid.com We have great holiday programming coming up have great holiday programming We Sweet We wish you and your families a Shana Tova. All the wish you and your families a Shana Tova. We up for kids in have many youth programs coming We and grades 6 to 8 (Kadima) grades 1 to 5 (Yedidim), Monthly social activities, Israel grades 9 to 12 (USY). action, community service and engagement, social are all highlights of youth leadership development Beth David. programming at this Fall, for young ones to for the whole family visit the Beth David website grandparents! Please at sure to be some mark your calendars for what are memorable activities! a , an afternoon of activities with connections to family to connections with activities of afternoon , an best for a happy and healthy New Year. Adele Goldberg Events and Shul-Wide & Youth Families Chair, Committees [email protected] . Bake th . November th (with community service hours available for teen volunteers). available service hours community (with st
Unplugged 21 of the year – a casual Shabbat dinner following a warm-spirited, dinner following Shabbat year – a casual the of Sunday,
Shul-Wide Shabbat Shabbat and September October 24 Monday, Dishes”) Do with live animals, on live animals, with Picnic with fun and games on Back Welcome Noah (“Don’t of
3D will be returning with our new and dynamic Youth Advisor, Kaylie Romano, while our while Romano, Advisor, Kaylie Youth dynamic and new our with returning be Shabbat’s Cool will series twice a Talks the ever-popular Teen in mornings Shabbat enjoying expect to continue teenagers can Advisor, Aaron Swartz. Advisor, Louis Kotlyar, and returning Youth month, led by incoming Youth including Shabbat, for programming multi-generational of tradition the continuing forward to look also We and dinners Friday night family kindergarteners in JK and SK, we’ve got weekly play and storytime at KinderShabbat. For youth in grades in For youth and SK, we’ve kindergarteners weekly JK and storytime at KinderShabbat. in got play 1-5, including drum circles, Hanukkah Havdalah, storytellers and more. including drum circles, Hanukkah Shabbat David, we are be able to facilitate This year at Beth excited to We have monthly programs planned for our youngest families this year, and will begin by introducing the introducing by begin will and year, this families youngest for our planned programs have monthly We Story Make sure to come out and enjoy ice cream floats, Torah trivia, singing and dancing during the Hakafot on Hakafot the during dancing and singing trivia, Torah floats, cream ice enjoy and out come to sure Make on Erev Simhat Torah Get ready for Rosh Hashanah by learning to learning by Hashanah Rosh ready for Get Wednesday, on community Join us for a song-filled Kabbalat Shabbat on November 11 and friends – in real time, instead of over the internet – on internet over the of instead real time, – in friends and We have many youth programs programs youth many have We 5 1 to kids in grades for up coming first
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Committee The Families & Youth We will have lots of new faces to introduce at will have lots of new faces to We There is much more in the works for this year with Shana Tova! Shana Tova! this year. Come out and meet our youth programs and Gal who are ready Yuval our new Shinshinim, on our engagement with to continue and expand staff team, led by our wonderful Israel. Our youth is dynamic and Program Director Lauren Weinberg, to get to know full of energy. They are very excited community. and spend time with the Beth David are excited to begin the New are excited to begin Events Committee for all ages at Beth with exciting programs Year David. Families & Youth programs and Shul-wide events. Families & Youth have a dedicated group of wonderful volunteers! We Whether you have a little or a lot of time on your hands, if you are looking for a fun and meaningful way to participate in the Beth David community, we would love to have you help out at any of our programs. Feel free to contact me or the office for more information. Mark your calendars grades 9 to 12 (USY). (USY). 9 to 12 grades (Yedidim), grades 6 to 8 (Kadima) and and 8 (Kadima) 6 to grades (Yedidim), “ 22 22 Program Director
Shalom Beth David Families and Friends,
WELCOME BACK! I hope you all had an enjoyable summer. The shul was so quiet without you. I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am for this year’s upcoming programs. From kids to kids at heart, there is surely something for everyone to take part in at Beth David. For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Lauren and I’m the Program Director. My role within the synagogue is to oversee all programming committees, programs, the Youth Advisors, and act as Site Supervisor to our pair of stellar Shinshinim, Gal and Yuval. Here at Beth David, we use different names to refer to the many community groups for which we offer programming. Below is a breakdown of some common lingo you might see:
Yedidim Youth grades 1-5
Kadima Youth grades 6-8
USY Youth grades 9-12
KinderShabbat Shabbat morning program for JK and SK
Shabbat’s Cool Shabbat morning program for grades 1 - pre-b’nai mitzvah
Teen Talks Shabbat morning program for post-b’nai mitzvah – grade 12
Young Families Families with children under 6/7 years of age
Shul-wide Appropriate for most/all ages
Club Chaverut Programs for those 55+
Sisterhood Affiliated with the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism
Brotherhood Affiliated with the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs
Adult Education Programs consisting of Jewish and educational content for adults of all ages
Most of our programming will commence at the beginning of September, with Shabbat programs for youth kicking off Saturday September 10th! The Beth David website will be your best resource for keeping up to date with the many happenings at shul this year. Please keep an eye on our bulletin boards, electronic board, email newsletters, and our Facebook page (check us out, we’re verified)! For those of you that do not already know, in addition to posters in the Shabbat Shalom, I publish a super fun newsletter with upcoming youth and family program information on a weekly basis. If you aren’t yet on the list but want to be (and let’s be real, of COURSE you want to be!), send me an email with the title, “Add me to the Weekly Wednesday What’s Up” and to the list you shall be added. It’s as simple as that! You will never be out of the loop with youth or family programming ever again. For all other shul programming, our “This Week at Beth David” newsletter will provide you with all the updates and information you will need to register for any of our upcoming programs or events. Please contact the office for more information.
Once again, I am looking forward to another great year at Beth David. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments, concerns, knock-knock jokes, quips, or words of wisdom you may have. I am always happy to chat.
Sincerely, Lauren Weinberg Program Director [email protected] (416) 633 5500 ext. 24 23 s . at , [email protected] overed membership by at , will commence at the member participation $50.00member fee: Non- Member participation c fee: program The B’nai Mitzvah program will provide a program Mitzvah B’nai The unique opportunity for your preteen to learn and grow among peers. This year’ beginning of November. please contact Director, Michael Ritual our Rubin Beth David David Beth or our Programor our Director, Lauren Weinberg at Beth David are are David at Beth Will they be celebrating at Beth David? celebratingWill they be B’nai Mitzvah Program Mitzvah B’nai For more information,
Is your child entering the year of their Bar or Bat their or of Mitzvah? Bar child your Is the entering year If so, you need to about know our B’nai Mitzvah Program! [email protected] meal at a shelter, and packing Passover foodboxes for those in need. Havdallah withseniors, dinner with the Rabbi,preparing and serving a traditions. Sessions consisttraditions. to: but activitiesincluding of not limited explore and and and explore discuss aspects other our Jewish of heritage the meaning of mitzvah, as well as provide a better understanding of knowledge of our community, community, ofour knowledge designed to enhance ones’ and meaningful program. It is It is program. meaningful and their simchas fun this in to required participate All B’nai and B’not Mitzvah having having Mitzvah B’not and B’nai All 24 24 Shinshinim
Dear Friends, he works as a surf instructor. His family is comprised of his parents, Orly and Ofer Davidi, It is with great pleasure that his older sister Shachar who is I introduce to you our new 21 and younger sister Shaked Shinshinim, Yuval Levy and Gal who is 15. Gal has been actively Davidi. These two will act as involved in the Scouts. This will informal educators, teaching us be Gal’s first time in Canada. about Israel and Israeli culture, Yuval and Gal are excited to while touching each part of commence their year of service. synagogue congregational life. They are looking forward to In addition to being part of Beth sharing their knowledge of David, the Shinshinim are also Israel and learning what it’s like partnered with Montessori Jewish living as a Jew outside of Israel. Day School and Canadian Young Please join me in welcoming Judaea. This will be our 8th pair of Yuval and Gal. Shinshinim! You can contact them by email Yuval Levy is 18 years old and at: lives in the centre of Tel Aviv. She [email protected] completed high school, majoring in [email protected] Media-Journalism and Literature. Her hobbies include dancing, Warmest Regards, reading, writing and listening to Diller Youth Movements. This will music. Her family is comprised of be Yuval’s first time in Canada. Mindy Simon her parents, Vered and Frank Levy, Gal Davidi is also 18 years old and Lay Leader and her three younger siblings, lives in a town called Tzur Yigal. Shinshinim Program, Omer aged 15, Yanir and Meshi He graduated from high school, Beth David Synagogue aged 13. She has been involved in majoring in software engineering [email protected] Krembo Wings, Hanoar Haoved and and physics. During the summer, Beth David Book Club
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husband of Faye Major, brother-in-law of Howard & Diane Zweig & Diane Howard of brother-in-law Major, Faye of husband
We mourn the loss of the following members members following of the loss the mourn We family of our congregational
wife of Irving Koven, mother of Laurie & Mark Bernick, Bernick, & Mark Laurie of mother Koven, Irving wife of Florence Koven, Esptein & Paula Stanley and Taylor Ann & Epstein Norman of sister Bev of Spagat husband Lee Spagat, Marek Klara of husband Marek, Zoltan Livingstone Sydney Doreen of Livingstone, husband Tara, and Alyssa Jonathan, of father Slobodsky, Rochelle of husband Slobodsky, Alan son of Sonia Slobodsky z"l and Cecil Slobodsky z"l, Unger & Philip Slobodsky Raizell brother of Mark & Jo-Anne Slobodsky, and Murray Major, daughter of Cheryl of Appell daughter Appell, Evelyn husband of Elaine Simkevitz, father of Howard Simkevitz & Laura Fisch Fisch & Laura Simkevitz Howard of father Simkevitz, Elaine of husband Simkevitz, Frank z"l Bocknek Marvin wife of Shirley Bocknek, Janet Liebenau, wife of Louis Liebenau Bortnick & Esther Allan of Bortnick, mother Lorraine Feldman & Belle Sam of brother Feldman, Jackie Stulberg & Patti Darren of mother Stulberg, Adelle Ekstein & Jeffrey Whitehead Linda of father Whitehead, William Silverberg & Jay Miller Linda of sister Porretta, Anne Breakfast Amar Richard & Risa Ander Lillian & Max Barry Bernstein Bisgould Elaine Blitzer Flora & Jerry Sacks & Jennifer Stuart Brotman Buchman & Roma Jack Katz Cadesky & Mira Howard Cohen Sam & Sophie Diamond Morris Dimitry David & Brenda Epstein & Paula Stanley Delores Feldman Feldman Belle & Samuel Fenwick Karen Friedman Richard Simon-Galper Galper & Mindy Jacob Goldsman Molly Halberstadt Lila Jaskolka & Bonnie Alan Kaman & Norman Brenda & Rose Kardish Howard Kasman Harvey & Noreen Katz Elizabeth Korn & Sheryl Peter Kohl Levene Lorraine Long & Michael Weiss Valerie Lawrie & Carol Manilla Harry & Muriel Mendelson Meretsky Marvin Murray & Bertha Gordon Panzer & Kathy Danny Polansky Morris Pollock & Nina Jack Polsky David & Elyza Pruskin Nancy Thank you Condolences
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