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PARSHA & with Rabbi Daniel Korobkin 4:15 PM

CANDLE LIGHTING 4:27 PM SHABBOS PROGRAM MINCHA/KABBALAS SHABBOS Main Shul 4:35 PM High School Minyan West Wing Library 9:00 AM שבת | SHABBOS Middle School Minyan CANCELLED HASHKAMA MINYAN Turk Family Bais Medrash 7:30 AM (Resumes January 2nd) BAIS MEDRASH SHIUR Rebbetzin Judy Taub Hall 8:20 AM Teen Minyan CANCELLED

with Rabbi Aaron Eisenberger (Resumes January 2nd) SHACHARIS Main Shul 8:45 AM Early Drop Off Nursery‐Grade 3 9:00‐9:45 AM BAIS MEDRASH MINYAN Rebbetzin Judy Taub Hall 8:50 AM Classroom 7 PARSHA SHIUR with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring 8:50 AM Parents & Tots Classroom 5 9:45 AM Simcha Suite Nursery Program Classroom 2 9:45 AM NO FRILLS MINYAN Simcha Suite 9:15 AM Kindergarten Classroom 3 9:45 AM Girls Grades 1‐3 Classroom 1 9:45 AM YOUNG ADULT with Rabbi Aaron Greenberg 9:15 AM Boys Grades 1‐3 Classroom 4 9:45 AM & UNIVERSITY MINYAN Perlis Hall Jr. Congregation 10:00 AM MINCHAS CHINUCH SHIUR with Dov Apter 9:30 AM West Wing Classrooms 2 & 3 The Prohibition Against Causing Anguish With Words And Deeds Mom‐and‐Tots Classroom 5 10:30 AM Rabbi’s Classroom AFTERNOON PROGRAMS TA’AMEI HAMINHAGIM with Rabbi Neil Cohen 3:20 PM GIRLS’ CHUMASH SHIUR 3:20 PM (for Men) Dr. Stephen Speisman Board Room With Esther Elmaleh, West Wing Classroom 3 cancelled this week שיעור בעברית BNEI AKIVA CANCELLED MISHNAYOS (for Men) with Rabbi Aaron Eisenberger 3:20 PM (Resumes January 9th) West Wing Classroom 1 BNOS 4:05 PM DAF YOMI with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring North Lobby & West Wing Classrooms 1, 2, 3 Rabbi’s Classroom 3:35 PM FATHER & SON LEARNING 7:00 PM dhiiihyhd Gittin 13 / Moshe & Mania Gruda Bais Medrash MINCHA Main Shul 4:20 PM HAVDALA After 5:32 PM

Kel Maleh: This Shabbos YES Next Shabbos YES CLOSURES Sof Zman Krias Shema this week: 10:05 am The office is closed Friday, December 25, Monday, December Earliest time for Tallis & Tefillin : 6:51 am 28 and Friday January 1 for the Statutory Holidays. The Library will be closed Sunday, December 27.

Mara D’Asra 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 SCHEDULE & ANNOUNCEMENTS

MAZAL TOVS זמני השבוע | WEEKDAY SCHEDULE For Sunday December 27 ‐ Friday January 1  Robert & Vivian Benmergui and Dr. Ze’ev & Haviva Diena on the engagement of their children Chaya to Eliezer and to grandparents Judith Kay, Joel & Rachel DAF YOMI Diena and Rabbi Dr. Leo & Faigie Davids SUN, MON & FRI with the Rav 7:15 & 8:45 AM  Craig & Esther Guttmann, Aviva Guttmann and Maurice & Shari Gluckstadt TUES & WED with the Rav 6:00 & 8:20 AM on the engagement of their children, Aliyah to Michael THURS with the Rav 6:00 & 8:30 AM  Yisroel & Janis Idels on the birth of a granddaughter, daughter to Rabbi Elie & SUN ‐ THURS with Rabbi Chaim Gross 8:45 PM Rifky Karfunkel  Dr. Michael & Moira Kirzner and Rabbi Dan & Paula Rand on the birth of a SHACHARIS grandson, son to Shira & Shaya Rand.  Brian & Simmi Kleinberg and Penny & Phil Kravetsky on the forthcoming MINYAN 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th marriage of their children, Eliana & Zach Husynni, and to grandparents SUN 6:39A 7:00B 8:00B 8:45B 9:15A Howard & Nancy Kleinberg, Moishe & Rochelle Rosenblum, Carol Kravetsky MON and Mike Ruinsky 6:39A 7:00B 8:00M 8:45B 9:15A STAT HOLIDAY  Moishe & Nicole Posner and Rabbi Asher & Devorah Vale on the birth of a grandson, son to Sholom & Elisheva Posner a great grandson to Lisa A B C A B TUES 6:39 6:45 7:00 7:30 8:30 Ouanounou, Pauline Posner, Elfrieda Vale and Edith & Dan Monson. WED 6:40A 6:45B 7:00C 7:30A 8:30B SHALOSH SEUDOS THUR 6:40A 6:45B 6:50c 7:30A 8:30B This week’s Shalosh Seudos will be held in the Rebbetzin Judy Taub Hall and is being sponsored by: FRI 6:40A 7:00B 8:00c 8:45A 9:15B  Eddie & Lisa Jesin on the yahrzeit of Jocelyn Zuck, Yehoshua ben Yonatan z”l, STAT HOLIDAY father of Lisa SUNDAY 7:30 Jarvis Freedman Library  Miriam Piafsky on the yahrzeit of Yitzchak Meir ben Mendel z”l, father of MON‐FRI 7:10 Jarvis Freedman Library Miriam  Esther Sipos on the yahrzeit of Ervin Szamosi z”l, brother of Esther A ‐ Moshe & Mania Gruda Bais Medrash M ‐ Main Shul B ‐ Turk Family Bais Medrash Rabbi Moshe Bauman of Kollel Ohr Yosef will speak at Shalosh Seudos. C ‐ West Wing Library CONDOLENCES The Congregation extends condolences to: MINCHA/MA’ARIV  Masha Baila Lebenfish on the loss of her sister, Raizel Chaya bas Rivka (Rose EARLY MINCHA Sun. ‐ Thurs. 2:00 PM Cohen) z”l MINCHA/MA’ARIV Sun. ‐ Thurs. 4:35 PM MA’ARIV Sun. ‐ Thurs. 7:15 & 9:45 PM EREV SHABBOS Friday, January 1 QUESTIONS FOR PARSHAS VAYECHI PARSHA & KUGEL 4:20 PM BY: THE RAV

CANDLE LIGHTING 4:33 PM First Aliyah: (48:7) In the middle of explaining to Yosef how Ephraim and Menashe MINCHA/KABBALAS SHABBOS 4:40 PM would receive special blessings, Yaakov interrupts to explain to Yosef how Rachel died and how he buried her. Why? Weekly Halachah—Parshas Vayechi Second Aliyah: Why did Yaakov switch Menashe for Ephraim? In light of what happened R’ Mordechai Torczyner – [email protected] to Yosef as a result of Yaakov showing preferential treatment to a non‐bechor, was this prudent? May I move a functioning space heater or electric blanket on Shabbos? Third Aliyah: (48:20) Why did Yaakov say that Israel would bless using the names of Ephraim and Menashe? What makes them more special than all his other progeny? One might view the wiring in such a device as a flame, which is Fourth Aliyah: (49:1) Yaakov begins the blessings by saying that he’d inform his sons of muktzeh. However, many authorities rule that a wire conducting what would happen in the future. But do his next words fulfill that statement? current does not have the same status as a flame. One also might view Fifth Aliyah: (49:26) What does Yaakov means when he says that his blessings exceeded such a device as muktzeh if it were meant to be stationary, but these his parents’ blessings? devices are meant to be moved. Sixth Aliyah: If Yaakov had already arranged with Yosef to be buried in Eretz Yisrael, why did he have to repeat to all his sons the charge to be buried in the Me’aras Therefore, many Ashkenazi authorities permit moving these devices in HaMachepela in Canaan? order to benefit from their heat, so long as one is careful not to unplug Seventh Aliyah: Of all the twelve sons, why is only Yosef’s death explicitly documented them or alter their settings. Sephardic authorities tend to be strict, in Chumash? requiring that one move the heater by pushing it with one’s foot.

One may not turn these devices on or off on Shabbos, and one may YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CORNER not adjust their temperature settings. Therefore, some authorities Attention Young Professionals! Come join us on January 16th for our fourth require that the dial and plug be covered or otherwise marked as a Mystery Meal Shabbos lunch. We will kick off the event at the Young reminder not to change or unplug them. Professionals where you will find out who is hosting you for lunch. This If a space heater is thermostat‐activated, and it is currently off, one event will provide an opportunity for young professionals and families in our should not move it into a colder space such that it will turn on community to meet and spend time with each other. immediately. To participate as a host or as a guest please email [email protected]. (Chelkas Yaakov 1:117; Igrot Moshe Orach Chaim 3:50, 5:23; Yechaveh Daat 2:49; Tzitz Eliezer 6:6:4; Minchas Shlomo 1:14:1; Az Nidbiru 8:33:2; Yalkut Yosef 308; Piskei Teshuvos 279:1; The 39 Melochos pp. HATZOLOH EMERGENCY LINE 416‐256‐1000 1233‐1236; http://bit.ly/1O5Wk5x; http://www.zomet.org.il/eng/? CategoryID=160&ArticleID=8444) SISTERHOOD CHESED HOTLINE 905‐886‐3810 x 243 UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

SISTERHOOD

BAYT Sisterhood Purim Mishloach Manos Campaign has begun. Make For information on all BAYT Youth programs, please contact our Youth Purim easy this year and order your mishloach manos while supporting Director Rich Winkler at [email protected] or programs in the shul. Go to bayt.ca to order. Early bird deadline is 905‐886‐3810 x 135 February 7th, 2016.

BAYT Youth FLOOR HOCKEY LEAGUE ‐ REMINDER As per our Hockey schedule, there will be a 2 week break. NEW: Games will resume on Wednesday, January 6th.  Krav Maga beginners’ class taking place Wednesday, January 6th at

Please note: There will be a round of trades which will be in effect starting 7‐10 pm. Cost is $75 for the class. January 6th. Once again, trades are necessary in order to make the teams as  New Yoga Session beginning Thursday, January 7th. fair as possible and to make this an enjoyable experience for all players. Email [email protected] to register

BDL ‐ bayTeen DINE ‘N’ LEARN For all teens Boys: Mondays 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm ‐ resumes January 4th UNIVERSITY GIRLS TUESDAY NIGHT CHABURA: Amazing teachers and Girls: Thursdays 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm ‐ resumes January 7th topics every Tuesday night at 7:45 pm, continues until December 29th, Great dinner, 20 minute Guest Speaker, 30 minute chavrusa West Wing Classroom 1, across from the Kollel. For more information Sponsor a night of learning for $100 (full tax receipt) contact [email protected].

WINTER ‐ WEEKDAY YOUTH PROGRAMS BAYT SISTERHOOD TOGETHER WITH BIKUR CHOLIM GOLDEN GIRLS Watch this column next week for the new Winter Youth Programming Schedule and registration details. CLUB: A Bikur Cholim Project in Thornhill for senior ladies 70+. The Programs begin mid‐January. Winter Schedule is: January 4th, January 18th, February 1st, February 15th, February 29th, March 14th, March 28th, April 11th runs from 12:30 TEEN CHESED INITIATIVE We are looking for some teens to do acts of chesed including: visiting people until 2:00 pm. Enjoy the hot snacks and exciting program. Rides are who cannot get to Shul on Shabbos, helping seniors with their computers, available at no charge. For more information contact Rivka Strauss learn / teach Parsha with kids from public school, etc. Earn volunteer hours 647.955.0127 or Esty Yeres [email protected]. for this very special . Contact Rich for more details.

UPCOMING EVENTS MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

∙ Father and Son Floor Hockey Tournament ∙ Movie Night We would like to include at least one email address per family in this ∙ Teen Shabbos Lunch ‘n’ Learn ∙ Extreme Zumba year’s directory. Don’t miss out! Please send your email address to ∙ Night Tubing @ Snow Valley ∙ BAYT Marlies Day [email protected] to have it included. ∙ Youth / Adult Ping Pong Tournament ∙ New Teen Café ∙ Winter Sunday Funday Program ∙ Teen Sports Night Our Membership Directory also has a growing Business Directory ∙ Winter Talent Show at Baycrest and Constantia Section. This annual publication sits by members’ phones all year long and And sooo much more! is a great way to advertise your business to the community. This year, if you are advertising in the directory, you will have the option of an online BAYT YOUTH…..ALWAYS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!!!!! Market Place Ad for a nominal fee. For further information about advertising in the directory, for our online marketplace, and our great BAYT ADULT EDUCATION COMMITTEE rates, contact Leslie at [email protected] or 905‐886‐3810 ext 143 or Corinne

at [email protected], ext. 102. Deadline for submission of your camera‐

ready ad is Friday, January 8, 2016. Friday Morning, January 1, 7th Annual Yarchei Kallah with Kollel Ohr Yosef 8:45 am Shiur with Rabbi Mordechai Scheiner “Choosing Which Husband to be Buried Next To” BAYT PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE Followed by Breakfast PASSWORD Games Night & Dinner Buffet 9:45 am Main Lecture with Rabbi Menachem Zupnik, “I May Be Observant But Melave Malka Am I Religious?”

Shabbos, January 2 ‐ Rabbi Asher Weiss Come out February 6th starting at 8 pm for the classic word association Rabbi Weiss is among the most renowned and respected halachic game. authorities of the current period. Rabbi Weiss will speak at an Oneg Shabbos, deliver the drasha in the Main Shul Shabbos morning, speak at the Shiur B’Ivrit and Shalosh Seudos. A more detailed schedule will be available shortly. INCOME TAX RECEIPTS Advanced Conversational Hebrew The End is Nigh!

Come and improve your spoken Hebrew with Professor Laura Wiseman , December 31st is the final date for the Shul office to receive payments Professor of Hebrew Language and Literature at York University. The course and donations and issue a tax receipt for the 2015 year. begins Wednesday, January 6 at 8 pm and will run for 8 sessions. Course fee: Please call the office now to pay your outstanding pledges before the $80.00. Registration required. year end. If you have already paid your balance, please consider making Questions? Contact Michelle Jacobs: 905.763.7521. a donation prior to December 31st.

Motzei Shabbos, January 16, 8:00 pm ‐ Being Jewish on Campus Today: All donations will be happily receipted to the full extent permitted. Challenges and Opportunities ‐ Torah in Motion. Panel discussion with educators, Rabbi Aaron Greenberg, Mr. Zac Kaye and BAYT students ‐ more details to follow. Members of the community requiring the need of a Gemach/Interest Free Loan can contact either Mendel Rubinoff: 905.886.8934 or 416.880.2132 or Ed Kalkstein: 905.886.2914 or 416.256.4000. Strictly private & confidential! NOTICE BOARD

SHALOSH SEUDOS

DID YOU KNOW...? Each Shabbos we host hundreds of members and guests for Shalosh Seudos. At the current donation level, it takes at least 4 sponsorships just to cover the costs. Consequently, starting January 10th, 2016, the sponsorship amount will increase to $180 to help offset the costs. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

NOTICE OF REPAIRS

The Clark Street entrance will continue to be closed for another few weeks for remediation work. This area will be out‐of‐bounds to all. We ask that all people entering or exiting the building to please use the South Parking Lot entrance only. In the event of an emergency, please use the fire exits down the stairs at the east and west ends of the second floor lobby to the north of the main sanctuary, and the east and south exits to the south of the main sanctuary.

Please refer to the Emergency Evacuation Cards for more detail.

SAFETY NOTICE For everyone's safety, it is imperative that children either remain with their parents in their respective minyanim or in their appropriate youth program. Please do NOT allow your children to roam the halls. We ask you to take some time to impress upon them the importance of following these directions.

As the weather gets colder, more people will want to bring their strollers indoors. Please note that the only place strollers are currently permitted are in the delivery way (outside the kaylim mikvah area) or outside under the overhang by the parking lot doors. Any strollers found in the hallways will be removed to one of these two areas. We understand that leaving sleeping children in a stroller may more convenient, but they cannot remain in the hallways where they block passage routes.

Thank you for your understanding.

THIS WEEK’S SHIURIM @ THE BAYT AT A GLANCE SHIUR DATE TIME LOCATION DAF HA YOMI B'HALACHA Sunday December 27— 6:45 AM with Rabbi Zev Hofstedter Friday January 1 Jarvis Freedman Library SHIUR B'IVRIT* Sunday, December 27 8:45 AM Dr. Stephen Speisman Boardroom with Rabbi Jonathan Ziring CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN HALACHA* Sunday, December 27 with Rabbi Josh Gutenberg 8:45—10:00 AM 3rd Floor Classroom #1 MEN'S DAILY SHIURIM Monday, December 28‐ Mishnayos, Parsha, Halacha, and Navi 10:00 AM ‐ 12:15 PM Kollel with Rabbi Aaron Eisenberger Friday, January 1

MEN’S SUGYA SHIUR Monday, December 28 7:30 ‐ 8:30 PM with Rabbi Daniel Korobkin Moshe & Mania Gruda Bais Medrash

TANYA: A TALE OF TWO SOULS * Monday, December 28 8:00 PM West Wing Class #1 with Rabbi Shimon Aisenbach

THE BOOK OF SAMUEL* CANCELLED (resuming January 13) with Ariel Erani

GEMARA SHIUR Monday, December 28 8:30 PM with Rabbi Dr. Moshe Yeres Rabbi’s Classroom

WOMEN'S KUZARI & PARSHA SHIUR Tuesday, December 29 with Rabbi Daniel Korobkin 10:00 AM Moshe & Mania Gruda Bais Medrash

TALMUD MESECHET ‐ CHAPTER 7* Tuesday, December 29 West Wing Classroom #2 with Rabbi Scot A. Berman 8:00 PM

THE BOOK OF RUTH CANCELLED (resuming January 6) with Rabbi Zev Spitz YOUNG MEN’S SHIUR with The Rav Thursday, December 31 9:00 PM The Korobkin Home * Men and Women Invited *Program is open to both menFor andfurther women information and detailed schedules, please refer to flyers posted on Shul bulletin boards. 613 Clark Avenue West, Thornhill, Ontario L4J 5V3 P. 905.886.3810 E. [email protected] F. 905.886.5103 www.bayt.ca www.facebook.com/thebayt