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Beth Tzedec Bulletin volume 63, no. 2 | kislev 5774 • november 2013 | www.beth-tzedec.org

Wishing everyone a Happy Hanukkah ˙

From the Heart Gala Event with HOMELAND’s Gideon Raff and the Hon. Irwin Cotler —November 21—p.2 Jews in Sports Series —Wednesday nights in November and December—p.26 Hanukkah and Havdalah Family Dinner and Trivia Night —November 30—p.6 ˙ 8 Days of Tikkun Olam —Contribute much-needed items throughout Hanukkah to support a fabulous Beth Tzedec Youth Project—p.18 ˙ Annual December 25 th Family Fun Day —p.24 2 commentary Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl Demographics, Decision and Destiny The Pew Report gives us the metrics for what we already knew. the recently released Pew Report on Jewish Identity Avraham was different. Unlike Noah, Avraham did described a statistical disaster engulfing America Jewry not retreat into the protection of the Ark. Like us, he like the waters of Noah. Canadian Jewry faces comparable had a tent open to the world. From the beginning, challenges; looking at American trends gives us a lens to Avraham was counting descendants, concerned with see what is ahead. In reflecting on the Flood, it is important carrying on the Covenant. Professor Jon Levenson of to recall that Abraham was a source of hope, despite Harvard writes that Avraham is “the realization of the demography. hoped-for reversal of the curses on Adam. The man The Pew Report suggests that secular or cultural without a country will inherit a whole land; the man Jews are less connected to Jewish organizations and less with a barren wife will have plenteous offspring; and likely to be raising children as Jews. The study shows the man who has cut himself off from kith and kin will that the rate of intermarriage remains very high, particularly be pronounced blessed by all the families of the earth” among younger Jews, those with little connection to (Inheriting Abraham, p. 20). The saga of Avraham is Jewish life, and those who live away from strong centres about a revolution of hope, about going against of Jewish population. common expectations. Most of the others who identify as Jews say that Avraham is not only a noble warrior who stands being Jewish is primarily a matter of ancestry and against the high culture of Mesopotamia; he is deeply culture. Beyond ethnicity, markers of Jewish identity are concerned with building a people, a covenantal community, remembering the Holocaust, leading an ethical life, from his own family in the Land of Promise. working for justice, having a Jewish sense of humour In a similar way, the Pew Report points to pride in and religious practice. Jewish identity and attachment to the Land of Israel. The study shows that the modern Orthodox, While Jews tend to be less religious than the American Conservative and Reform Jewish communities are public, 80 percent say being Jewish is important to experiencing losses, with higher retention among the them. Even though the content of that pride is thin, we fervently Orthodox. About three-in-ten say they are are challenged to galvanize that pride to construct a “just Jewish”. The revival of Jewish observance seems to more substantive identity from it. take place within the various movements, not between Jews in the Pew Report said that leading an ethical them, which indicates that outreach efforts are retentive and moral life is essential to being Jewish. These are rather than transformational. The Conservative movement central values to Judaism, but are not unique to Jews. In is aging, but Conservative and Reform Jews with day the century before 1492, teachers and scholars emphasized school and Jewish camp experiences have higher rates of the singularity of traditional Jewish practice to with - commitment than others within the same movements. stand the pressures of the Spanish Inquisition. Can we The Pew Report gives us the metrics for what we strengthen the core of home and synagogue, school and already knew. Young Jews are marrying later, deferring camp to enable us to face social integration? Jewish families, having fewer children and connecting We are working very hard at Beth Tzedec, using less to Jewish institutions and Israel. They are choosing many models for Jewish engagement. Meditation a “sovereign self” filled with pride, but with only partial services, outreach to interfaith families, Mishpacha engagement in community. This picture of Jewish life programs for young children and parents, youth has been developing for some time, just as Noah built activities and the active involvement of shinshinim , teen the Ark over many years. trips for service learning, sports and cultural initiatives 3 beth tzedec bulletin Winter continued Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl Volume 63, Number 2 for young professionals and much more. We are constantly trying new Kislev 5774 • November 2013 approaches for outreach and engagement. Our Adult Skills and Knowledge Editorial Council Carolyn Kolers, Dena Libman, Debbie Rothstein, Ted Zittell (ASK) program offers opportunities for adults to become bat or bar mitzvah or to upgrade their early Jewish education. We are limited not by our imagination, but by our budget. The metrics of intermarriage can’t be ignored, but those who connect to community and tradition are more likely to raise Jewish children. Can we develop programs for single Jews to meet each other, actively encourage Beth Tzedec Congregation conversion and support mixed families as they raise Jewish children? 1700 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario The Pew Report seems to indicate that this is an area of opportunity. That Canada M5P 3K3 Tel 416-781-3511 / Fax 416-781-0150 is why Rav Adam and I work with so many potential Jews-by-Choice and www.beth-tzedec.org why Beth Tzedec has sponsored The Mother’s Circle for non-Jewish moms. President Carolyn Kolers At Hanukkah, we think of the successful efforts of the Hasmoneans to [email protected] ˙ secure independence, restore national identity and revive religious practice. Chair of the Board Dena Libman Hanukkah is a festival that celebrates the victory “of the few over the [email protected] m˙ any”, creating a model of “great deliverance and redemption for Your klei kodesh & educational leadership people Israel to this very day”. In the midst of the dark of winter, we kindle Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl, Anne and small lights of hope, harbingers of the future light. Judaism was transformed Max Tanenbaum Senior Rabbinic Chair in the period from the Maccabees to the Mishnah and spread out to the ext. 228, [email protected] world. The determination of the few created a new destiny for the many. Rabbi Adam Cutler Following the 1964 Look Magazine article, “The Vanishing American ext. 219, [email protected] Jew,” Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel declared, “Our community is in Cantor Simon Spiro spiritual distress and our organizations are too concerned with digits. ext. 223, [email protected] The significance of Judaism does not lie in being conducive to mere Cantor Sidney Ezer survival but in being a source of spiritual wealth and source of meaning to ext. 296, [email protected] all peoples.” Can we draw on Jewish wisdom to bring meaning to a wide Ritual Director Lorne Hanick swath of our society? ext. 240, [email protected] Professor Jonathan Sarna, who spoke last year at Beth Tzedec, has Director of Education and Family pointed to many creative reversals, unexpected developments in Jewish life Programming / Congregational School in earlier generations. There are many possibilities for innovation to build Principal Daniel Silverman a Jewish future. Jewish life is built on the past, but pointed forward. Past ext. 231, d silverman @beth-tzedec.org trends are not necessarily indicators of the future. What can we do to Youth Director Aily Leibtag influence the yet to come? ext. 239, [email protected] Avraham and Sarah represent hope despite demographics . Hanukkah administrative & program support ˙ symbolizes pride in who we are and the possibility for creative flourishing. Executive Director Randy E. Spiegel On a micro-level, each of us is challenged to intensify Jewish living and ext. 211, [email protected] learning and to have the faith that others might also find meaning and Receptionist Avital Narvey fulfillment in what we love. After all, the miracles were in “those days and 416-781-3511, [email protected] in our time”. Events Coordinator Florence Bendelac ext. 213, [email protected] Communications Coordinator Terri Humphries ext. 212, thumphries @beth-tzedec.org Membership Coordinator Sheri Federman ext. 220, [email protected] Librarian Zina Glassman Would you be interested in joining Rav Baruch ext. 225, [email protected] Frydman-Kohl for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah Family Tour Museum Curator Dorion Liebgott to Israel in December 2014? ext. 232, [email protected]

TO CONTRIBUTE YOUR news, congratulations, To learn more, contact Lynn Levy at 416-781-3514 member updates or other listings, send an email ext. 227 or [email protected]. to [email protected], call 416-781-3514, ext. 212 or fax 416-781-0150.

4 from the president Carolyn Kolers Building Community We’re listening; we’re planning; we’re doing!

share your thoughts U with Carolyn about the High Holy Days at Beth Tzedec at [email protected]. i’m not sure where the month of october went, In addition, the Hon. Linda Frum will be presenting the but I hope yours was a good and productive one! Like inaugural Kurt and Edith Rothschild Humanitarian many of you I expect, I spent the start of October Award to the Hon. Irwin Cotler. recovering from the earliest-possible High Holy Days, Please order your tickets today for this exceptional before delving back into “normalcy”. evening. The net proceeds will support the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Clinic at Shaare Zedek Medical Center Thanks for Tabbing Down and Please Be in Touch! which also serves as a peacetime military hospital, Thanks to those of you who tabbed down your cards at annually treating more than 12,000 soldiers, and, for Rosh Hashanah. We’ve already been in touch to tell you Beth Tzedec, will help fund the launch of the physical what’s next: Please send your email address to our renewal of our Synagogue building, beginning with the Membership & Development Coordinator, Sheri updating of the Mezzanine level. Federman at [email protected] and complete the Volunteer Engagement Form that Sheri will provide. The USCJ Centennial If you didn’t tab down but still wish to get involved, In mid-October, our Chair, Dena Libman, and I accepted email Sheri—it’s not too late! an invitation to attend the Centennial Conference of the I’m sure many of you have thoughts to share about United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. We were our High Holy Day services and programs. Your feed - privileged to be among 1,200 passionate and outspoken back is critical to us in planning for next year and the Jewish rabbis, cantors, lay leaders and others of all ages future. Please send your constructive comments to me by (including a very enthusiastic USY contingent), from the email at [email protected], whether about the U.S., Canada and South America, who descended upon Hot Topics! Sessions, the Youth Programs, the Family Baltimore for The Conversation of the Century . While Service, the Parallel Service or the Sanctuary Service, and the 100 th anniversary of USCJ was marked, the real if you joined us over the week of Sukkot, please share focus was on the future of Conservative Jewish life, for your thoughts about that too. individuals, communal organizations and synagogues, and the Conservative movement itself. Speakers explored Please join us for the From the Heart Event the need to define and express Conservative Judaism in a on Thursday, November 21 positive way, focussing on our love for tradition that’s We are busy with planning and ticket sales for the informed by modernity, the creation of spiritual, caring upcoming special event that we will co-host with the communities, and renewal. Canadian Shaare Zedek Hospital Foundation. This The experience left us enthusiastic and energized, and extraordinary evening, called From the Heart: feeling proud of our shul—not just because Beth Tzedec’s Celebrating Humanitarianism , will take place Thursday, name and stature are recognized by so many (which is November 21 here at Beth Tzedec. indeed the case), but also because we are already As you know, that night we will welcome guest engaged in many of the recommended activities that speaker Gideon Raff, the award-winning Executive were discussed: We develop programming not just to Producer and writer of the television show HOME - entertain but to allow members to build and deepen LAND and director and writer of Israel’s television show relationships with one another—the experience of Hatufim (Prisoners of War) on which HOMELAND is participating in our wonderful Purim Family Musicals is based. Gideon will be interviewed by Jonathan Kay, just one example. We recognize that the boundaries and Managing Editor for Comment at the National Post . impact of our shul extend beyond our building,

5 from the president Carolyn Kolers allowing us to take our programming out to the community, You may have already found your opportunities for whether for teen community service trips or other deepening your connection to Judaism at Beth Tzedec, educational and social activities. We seek input from whether you were facing difficult personal times, our community to build the programs and educational grieving for a loss, engaging with your child’s journey opportunities that people are looking for. We seek and in becoming a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, planning to celebrate attract Generation X and Millennials to become more an upcoming marriage, or supporting a loved one involved and take leadership positions on our Board embarking on a conversion process. Whatever the and committees. impetus, those who have taken advantage of opportunities Of course, there is still lots of work to do. At the to connect here have found their lives enriched by the conference, Professor Arnie Eisen, Chancellor of the experience, finding positive reasons to make Beth Tzedec Jewish Theological Seminary, spoke about the need to a personal destination and to build relevant spiritual, do a better job at whatever we do, prioritizing “more cultural and social connections at and through our serious learning at all levels, more passionate tefillah , synagogue. We want to offer more of you more more adults and kids having more experiences of opportunities to deepen those connections, whether community at camp or shul or school, and more work to through prayer ( tefillah ), study, or acts of loving repair the world and impact individual lives” so that our kindness ( tikkun olam/ hesed ). We say this because we ˙ communities—our kehillot —will “touch people deeply at mean it. Please share your ideas with us; please be part extraordinary moments and at routine moments, making of the continuing conversation. We’ll all be richer for it. a difference in their lives and in the world”. We are lucky Wishing you all a Happy Hanukkah—or to have the capacity here at Beth Tzedec to offer all of Thanksgivikkah (for our Ame˙rican friends). that to you—it is here for the shaping and taking.

Saturday, November 30 at 5:30 PM Bring your family for a special celebration of the Festival of Lights! Havdalah and Hanukkah candle lighting, followed by a delicious dinner, games and festive activities, f˙eaturing Magen Boys Entertainment for the kids and a trivia challenge with PubStumpers Trivia for the adults. Special raffles for Leafs and Raptors tickets, too!

$20 for adults; $10 for kids ages 4-16; Children 3 and under free. Must pre-register by Monday, November 25. For more information or to RSVP, call Avital Narvey at 416-781-3511.

6 Mazal Tov to our B’nei Mitzvah WHO HAVE COMPLETED OUR November 9 BAR /BAT MITZVAH PROGRAM Julia Lauren Kay daughter of Michael Elliot Kay & Risa Lidsky Kay

November 16 November 16 (in the little minyan) November 30 December 7 Sam Aronoff Casey Appleby Benjamin Starkman Benjamin Weinstein son of Steven & daughter of Zale & son of Ted Starkman son of Ola & Elyse Aronoff Beth Appleby & Jenifer Lev Gary Weinstein

voices of tomorrow beth tzedec children’s choir

Children ages 7 and up who enjoy singing are invited to be a part of our Children’s Choir. This musical group will sing with the Beth Tzedec Singers, performing in concerts around the city and for the Congregation. For information or to registe r, please contact Marlene Laba at 416-781-3514 ext. 234 or [email protected] or Cantor Simon Spiro at ext. 223 or [email protected].

7 lifecycle News and Milestones News received between May 1 and October 15 has been included in this issue.

Remember—we can’t share U your good news unless you tell us about it. Send an email to Milestones [email protected], or call us at 416-781-3514 ext. 212, or send a fax to 416-781-0150. Deadline for the next Bulletin covering January and celebrations to March, is November 25.

Bi rths Jordan Abraham Mansfield , Arielle Tamar, daughter of Jen Allen , daughter of LORI son of JOANNA & ELI SANDRA & JEFF LEVY , grand - & AVI ALLEN , and Lance Cory Russell , son of SERENA COOPERBERG , grandson of daughter of ANNELIE & Singer , son of AVRIL & STAN WOLFOND & J.B. PEIKES , MARCIA & GARY MANSFIELD DAVID GRYWUL and TAMAR & SINGER , who were married grandson of HENRY WOLFOND and JANET & AARON MEIR LEVY , born September 7. on October 3. & ROCHELLE REICHERT and COOPERBERG , born July 25. LINDA & STUART PEIKES , Greyson Halle, daughter of David Gale , son of BRENDA & great-grandson of PEDIE & Madeline Brooke, daughter DARA & ADAM GURAU , MICHAEL GALE , and Kate MELVYN WOLFOND and TOBI of JODIE & JAMIE DAVIS , granddaughter of SUZY & Gertner , daughter of APRIL & SAUL REICHERT , great- granddaughter of SUE & IRV GURAU and ELAINE & SID & LORNE GERTNER , who great-grandson of ESTHER ALAN KAUFMAN and LYNDA KOHN , great-granddaughter were married on October 13. WOLFOND , born June 21. & KEN DAVIS , great-grand - of GENIA ZELIGMAN and daughter of FAYE WOLK , HELEN ROSENBAUM , born Matthew Shogilev , son of Griffin Yale, son of RENEE CEIL SINGER and LILIAN September 9. LOUISE & HOWARD SHOGILEV , KAIMAN & SAM LEVY , grandson KAUFMAN , born July 29. and Alison Harding , daughter of VARDINA & HOWARD Spencer Bram, son of of HELEN & IVAN HARDING , KAIMAN and LYNDA & Zoe Rose, daughter of JEFFREY & DEBRA WOLFE , who were married on HOWARD LEVY , great-grandson CAROLYN & JEFF RUBY , grandson of HAROLD & November 10. of MARGARET & BENJAMIN granddaughter of CAREN & CAROLE WOLFE and JEROHAM UNGAR and RUTH KAIMAN , THE LATE GERRY RUBY and & BRENDA SINGER , born Daniel Goldenberg , son of born July 17. GAYE & JEAN PIERRE LEFEBVRE , October 9. KAREN & SYDNEY GOLDENBERG , great-granddaughter of and Mohr Schneiderman , Harper Sadie, daughter of daughter of MIRI AND THE IRENE ZUBATOFF , born Weddings ABBY TENENBAUM & HOWARD August 1. LATE HILLI SCHNEIDERMAN , BRASS , granddaughter of who will be married on CAROL TENENBAUM , MICHAEL Rachel Lilian, daughter of Jillian Lapedus , daughter of November 16. TENENBAUM and JACK & LAURA & BENJAMIN FREEMAN , JAN & MARK LAPEDUS , and RACHEL BRASS , born July 20. granddaughter of FAYE & Andrew Bier , son of COLIN Zach Simbrow , son of ALAN SHINER and CINDY & & ELAINE BIER , who were RHODA & JEFF SIMBROW , Catherine Michelle, daughter JOHN FREEMAN , great-grand - married on June 2. and Stephanie Nightingale , of CANDICE & BRIAN BACAL , daughter of GWEN & HARRY daughter of KAREN & BEN Noa Orzy , daughter of granddaughter of SHARON & SMITH , born August 1. NIGHTINGALE , who will be NORMAN BACAL and JENNIFER LAURA & RICK ORZY , and married on November 24. & PHILIP LOW , great-grand - Noa Reese, daughter of Jake Flaster, son of LINDA & daughter of ESTHER WESTELMAN , MARIEL HELLER & MARK MURRAY FLASTER , who were Corey Romberg , son of FRAN BACAL , KOISHA HOSEIN , STEINMAN , granddaughter of married on July 22 SARI & EVAN ROMBERG , and CHOY SAU and CHAN LOW , BEVERLY KUPFERT & BRIAN (in Jerusalem). Katelyn Ramos , daughter of born July 22. HELLER and BERNICE & STAN CARRIE & ISRAEL RAMOS , Andrew Segal , son of BRIAN STEINMAN , born August 10. who will be married on SEGAL & ROSLYN LEVINE , and November 24 in Florida. Jaden Faith, daughter of JILL Rebecca Vernik , daughter of & ERIC KERT , granddaughter IGOR & SVETLANA VERNIK , Brian Gray , son of DONNA & of NORMAN & ELLIN KERT , who were married on STEVEN GRAY , and Jacqueline born August 21. August 25. Rubinstein , daughter of SUZANNE & MARVIN RUBINSTEIN , who will be married on December 14.

8 lifecycle News & Milestones continued

Congratulations to Dr. Barney & Pearl Seetner , Galy & Mark Shapiro , Louis & Pearl Litwin , who who celebrated their 63 rd who sponsored a Seudah will sponsor a Congregational Jonathan Born , son of DR . anniversary on August 1. Shlisheet on September 28 Kiddush on November 16 in ABRAHAM & SUSAN BORN , and in honour of the marriage honour of Louis Litwin’s Kaylee Silver , daughter of Simcha Simchovitch , who of Adam Shapiro & 85 th birthday. DR . RISA FELDMAN & JEFF received the 2013 Senior Allison Dalisay . SILVER , on their engagement. Achievement Award. The Ezer Family , who will Michael & Brenda Gale , who sponsor a Congregational Leonard & Cheryl Cappe , William Winston , who sponsored a Congregational Kiddush on November 23 in who celebrated their 40 th celebrated his 90 th birthday Kiddush on October 5 in honour of C antor Sidney anniversary on August 12. on September 28. honour of the marriage of Ezer’s birthday. David Gale & Kate Gertner . Bob & Sandy Cohen , who Sheldon Greenspan and Judi celebrated their 50 th anniversary Many Thanks to The Orzy Family , who Greenspan , who will sponsor on September 5. sponsored a Congregational a Congregational Kiddush Howard & Sylvia Gefen , who Kiddush on October 5 in on November 30 in honour sponsored a Congregational Ari Grossman , who received honour of Alex Orzy’s of the B’nei Mitzvah of their Kiddush on July 20 to his Masters of Business special birthday. children Aaron and Hannah . Administration degree, and commemorate the yahrtzeit was appointed to Wilfred of Oscar Schlenger . Dr. Howard & Louise Ted Starkman & Jenifer Laurier University’s Board Shogilev , who sponsored a Lev , who will sponsor a Howard & Dyan of Governors. Congregational Kiddush on Congregational Kiddush on Kirshenbaum , who sponsored a October 26 in honour of the November 30 in honour of Congregational Kiddush on Daniel Kupfert Heller , son upcoming marriage of the Bar Mitzvah of their August 10 to commemorate of BEVERLY KUPFERT & BRIAN Matthew Shogilev & son Benjamin . the yahrtzeit of Izzy HELLER , and Alex Taub , son Alison Harding . of ANNE & MICHAEL TAUB , Kirshenbaum . Dr. Gary & Ola Weinstein , on their engagement. The Silverberg & Appleby who will sponsor a Dr. Jerry & Riva Kirsh , who Families , who sponsored a Congregational Kiddush on sponsored a Congregational Rhodelle Hershoran , who Congregational Kiddush on December 7 in honour of th Kiddush on August 17 in celebrated her 97 birthday October 26 to commemorate the Bar Mitzvah of their honour of the marriage of on October 16. the yahrtzeit of Edward son Benjamin . David Kirsh & Lilia Brandao . Silverberg . Robbie Kaufman , son of Sheldon & Patti Rotman CATHY & RON KAUFMAN , and Chava Kwinta , who sponsored Snowbirds: Take note! and family , who sponsored Bailey Gutkin , daughter of a Seudah Shlisheet on a Congregational Kiddush JULIE & MARK GUTKIN , on November 2 to commemorate If you would like a copy on August 31 to commemorate their engagement. the yahrtzeit of Mike Kwinta . of the Bulletin to be the yahrtzeit of Joseph mailed to your winter Hon. Justice Sidney B. Rotman . Michael & Risa Kay , who Linden , who was selected sponsored a Congregational address, please call Sheri Brian & Candice Bacal , as one of the University Kiddush on November 9 in at 416-781-3514 ext. who sponsored a College’s University of honour of the Bat Mitzvah 220 prior to your departure Congregational Kiddush on Toronto 2013 Alumni of of their daughter Julia . to inform her of your Influence, and celebrated his September 7 in honour of 75 th birthday on November 9. the naming of their daughter Zale & Beth Appleby , who temporary change of Catherine Michelle . will sponsor a Congregational address—and send her Max Olanow , who Kiddush on November 16 in your email address too! th Gella & Paul Rothstein , celebrated his 99 birthday honour of the Bat Mitzvah who sponsored a on October 6. of their daughter Casey . Congregational Kiddush on Max & Betty Olanow , who September 19 to commemorate Sam & Elyse Aronoff , who celebrated their 75 th the yahrtzeit of J. Barney will sponsor a Congregational anniversary on November 10. Goldhar . Kiddush on November 16 in honour of the Bar Mitzvah Alex Orzy , who celebrated of their son Sam . his 90 th birthday on September 13.

9 This year, when you Celebrate • Honour • Commemorate Choose ‘Treasures of Beth Tzedec’ Tribute Cards

Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is upon us and is a perfect time to s˙end family and friends words of appreciation, thanks or remembrance. Our Hanukkah card features a hanukkiyah (pictured) from the Beth Tzedec˙ Reuben and Helene Denn˙is Museum collection . Or you can purchase a set of our ‘Treasures of Beth Tzedec’ Tribute Cards series featuring photographs of the timeless treasures of our Congregation with general, lifestyle and holiday themes. These beautiful cards are available in two ways: • Call us to order individual cards at a cost of $18 each and we’ll inscribe and send them for you; or • Purchase a series package of 6 cards for $50, or $10 for an individual card, and personalize and send them out yourself. All contributions for these Tribute Cards are fully tax receiptable. For information or to purchase, contact Avital Narvey at 416-781-3511 or [email protected].

You are cordially invited to join us On the Chocolate Trail Tuesday, November 26 at 7:30 PM

Author Rabbi Deborah Prinz will speak about her book, A Delicious Adventure Connecting Jews, Religions, History, Travel, Rituals and Recipes to the Magic of Cacao. Following the lecture, we will have a chocolate tasting and share great recipes. Everyone is welcome. No charge.

At 6:45 PM , Young Professionals are invited to enjoy an exclusive chocolate tasting and meet with the author.

Sponsored by the Beth Tzedec Men’s Club and VIVA Retirement Residence. RSVP to the Synagogue office at 416-781-3511 or email [email protected]. Chocolate donated by Give and Go Prepared Foods . Chocolate gift baskets generously donated by Nutcracker Sweet Gift Baskets. Sponsorship is in honour of Leslie Aimée Gottlieb and Benjamin Joseph Shirinian on their recent marriage.

10 from the executive director Randy E. Spiegel Something About Charlie While we try to provide the opportunities to connect, to make a gift or inquire we need your help to make the connection. U about Beth Tzedec, email Randy at [email protected].

our beth tzedec community is made up of so many incredible and for you but they cannot know your thoughts. When people from so many different walks of life. Each person you come to Beth Tzedec and sit beside a new or even and family has their own identity, their own tastes, familiar face, say more than “hello”. If you meet someone attributes and history. A kaleidoscope of human experience , who needs to talk or needs our help, please let the Rabbi our members come from and have relatives from around know. If you know of a Charlie who would appreciate a the globe, speak a variety of languages and observe a wide Shabbat experience, let any of the clergy know. If you range of religious practices and traditions. We are a colourful know that Charlie wants to connect but does not know tapestry of individual tastes that when tied together give how, let me know. colour and meaning to our Jewish experience. We are You have heard me describe Beth Tzedec as a small city students, young couples, single parents, elders. Some of us and I believe it is true. In every city, in every community, come only three times a year while others attend services no matter the size, the citizens—our members—need to regularly. Some of us attend movie nights, concerts, Torah take care of their own. Our tradition teaches us that those study classes, while many others have never experienced who busy themselves with the work of the community our courses or programs. engage in heavenly work, as if they busy themselves with Sometimes, our members can be almost anonymous to the words of Torah—“ ha’osek betzarhei tzibbur, k’osek each other. We pass in the halls, wish each other “Shabbat b’divrai torah ”. Beth Tzedec is fortunate to have many Shalom”, sit together in services and break bread together. wonderful volunteers who try to make our community one Sometimes we hide in plain sight. Many times, it takes a that is caring and warm. Sometimes it seems like it is a crisis to bring a member’s unique history to light. When difficult task, yet the more you connect to and experience this happens, we may ask ourselves how it is that we don’t with people who are Beth Tzedec, the smaller our building really know each other. But it is never too late; it is never and our community becomes. too late to meet Annette or Donna or Charlie. Charlie is A young family? Experience a monthly Family Service part of our family and needs to meet you, too. There is and luncheon. Have your kids meet our shinshinim . A something about Charlie that is all of us; some part that single parent? Experience our Congregational School, our wants and needs to connect and share Jewish life. Through youth programs or one of our book reviews. A senior an experience, we can make a connection and that connectivity member of our community? Experience a Shabbat links us to community. How many times have you sat in morning study group, a concert or a discussion group. shul and wondered about the person who was sitting next We are all “Charlie” in need of meaningful connections to you? Do you share the same interests? Do your parents and experiences. Welcome home Charlie, welcome home. come from the same town in Europe? Could Charlie use a For more information on any of our programs or events, “hug” as much as you could? to inquire about membership, or to make a gift to help When you come to a program or religious service, you sustain one of our outstanding have opened one of the doors to the community. Every door programs, please contact me at you walk though has real people on the other side who are 416-781-3514 ext. 211 or like you and often need the same kind of encouragement to [email protected]. connect that you do. While we try to provide the opportunities to connect, we need your help to make the connection. Our Rabbis and program facilitators are here to work with

11 Shabbat Shirah Cantors Simon Spiro, Steve Stoehr and Weekend Aaron Bensoussan together at Beth Tzedec! FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 AND SATURDAY, JANUARY 11

Celebrate this exciting weekend of music featuring Cantor Simon Spir oand his musical guests Cantor Steve Cantor Aaron Voices of The Beth Tzedec Stoehr of Bensoussan Tomorrow Singers Chicago Children’s Choir

and more surprises!

Friday Night, 6:00 PM Saturday Evening, 8:00 PM Musical Friday Night Live Shabbat Service Shabbat Shirah Community Concert followed by Shabbat dinner This annual community event features Cantors Simon Kick off this musical Shabbat with a Friday Night Live Spiro and Sidney Ezer, together with special guest service, followed by Shabbat dinner and entertainment. Cantors Aaron Bensoussan and Steve Stoehr in an During dinner, our musical guest, the ever-charming evening of music and revelry, with surprise guest Cantor Steve Stoehr, will deliver the first of three musicians and top vocalists from across Toronto. This presentations, called Songs My Father Taught Me . We evening of Jazz, Sephardic, Hebrew and World Music will learn new and old z’mirot , as Cantor Stoehr shares will touch your heart and your funny bone! Dessert how Friday night singing with his father, a Holocaust reception follows. survivor, made an impact on his life. Dinner by advance Tickets: $20 in advance; $25 at the door prepaid registration only. (includes dessert reception) Dinner: $40 adults; $18 children ages 6 to 14; $6 children ages 1 to 5 To register for the Friday Night Live Shabbat dinner Reservation deadline: Monday, January 6 or to purchase tickets to the Shabbat Shirah Community Concert, call 416-781-3511 or Shabbat Morning, 8:45 AM email [email protected]. Special Shabbat Shirah Morning Service This once-a-year musical service with Cantor Spiro and the Beth Tzedec Singers features Cantor Stoehr delivering a sermon-in-song, as well as Beth Tzedec’s children’s choir, Voices of Tomorrow.

12 cantor’s diary Cantor Simon Spiro Musical Prayer... and Lionel Richie This intangible thing called music is a great part of our lives. celebrate robbie burns night W (and all things Scottish) with the Cantor on January 25. See details on p. 36.

a few weeks ago, i joined friends profession dedicated specifically to the With this rich musical offering, not Celebrate this exciting weekend of music featuring at Casino Rama for a concert by music of the synagogue? The traditiona l only is our Shabbat morning service Lionel Richie, a songwriter who has modes tell us where we are in the never the same two weeks in a row, Cantor Simon Spir oand his musical guests managed to keep his career alive and calendar year. The new melodies written but throughout the year I feel like a thriving for decades. He looks by cantors, composers and songwriter s— kid in a candy store, choosing from sensational for a guy in his mid-60s— three distinctly different professions, umpteen musical possibilities as we his voice, body and energy are those of by the way—reflect the writer’s inter - travel together through the Jewish a man half his age, and his songs have pretation of the liturgy and his/her calendar. certainly stood the test of time. In the hope to touch our hearts and enhance Being Cantor of Beth Tzedec, the middle of his concert, he addressed the our prayers. Music Synagogue of Toronto, allows audience with a very interesting obser - I was brought up in a shtiebel with me the chance to share with you these vation: “We’ve been together for a no formal Hazzan or choir. But the countless special moments of music. In very long time. We’ve gone through a people lead˙ing the services were always concert, we enjoy the different ethnic lot togethe r, haven’t we? When I was in competent, musical and faithful to directions featured at the Shabbat love, you were in love. When I had my nus ah (the musical liturgical modes). Shirah community concert, as well as heart broken, you had your heart bro - This˙ resonated with me as a child. the feel-good songs of Broadway, ken.” He was referring, of course, to There were moments in services that Hollywood or Popular Music in our the way his songs have played a role in were musically solemn in keeping with major productions. I have orchestrated our lives over the decades. He went on the text. At other times the music re - and performed such classics as the painting a very familiar picture of us, flected the joyous parts in the prayer, Shehecheyanu with a swinging Big his audience, coming home in a particular thereby heightening the spirituality of Band, and for the past eight years emotional state and putting on a CD the moment. Music most definitely we have enjoyed fabulous musical (or record, cassette or 8-track tape) of connects us more closely with G-d, parodies in our Purim Family his music to help share whatever we and let’s face it—isn’t that why we pray? Musicals. The classes I teach often were feeling. The Jewish people have different focus on Cantors and Jewish musical I pondered that statement afterwards music for every occasion. A wedding’s prayer throughout the ages, and of and I believe that he is absolutely dramatic Sheva Bra hot are followed course, every week we have the unique right. Although Lionel Richie certainly by the happy burst o˙ f Siman Tov after sound of the sensational Beth Tzedec does not hold a monopoly on the the glass is broken, which ultimately Singers to ins pire us. music that touches us, the point is leads us to the explosive and celebrator y This intangible thing called music exactly that: Music touches us. It Od Yishoma and other horas . The El is a great part of our lives. I’m reaches us no matter what we are feeling. Maleh R ahamim of Yizkor is musically excited that I have the privilege of How often do we change the radio soul-stirrin˙ g and even unsettling at sharing it with all of you on a regular station in the car, not because we don’t times, but at Beth Tzedec it is followed basis. Whether teaching, performing, like the song, but because the style of by the wonderfully soothing Psalm celebrating or leading services, I can’t music doesn’t fit our mood at that 150 (my arrangement of a lovely help but reflect on the way Lionel moment? The right music can make us melody by the late Debbie Friedman, Richie put it. “We’ve gone through a feel better when we are sad, calm us perfectly healing when sung by my lot together, haven’t we?” Yes, we when we are agitated or further elevate wife Aliza). The holidays bring us the have. And I pray that we will continue our mood when we are happy . child-friendly and uplifting melodies of to go on together in good health, with It is this power of music that also our Voices of Tomorrow children’s music enhancing every moment. helps us with our prayers. Isn’t it choir, while the High Holy Days have interesting that our religion has a intense musical moments that make us tremble. 13 NEW SERIES NEW VOICES OF JEWISH WISDOM: Young Scholars Speak Meet Dr. Ilan Danjoux Presenting a selection of impactful cartoons from his captivating new book:

Thursday, November 14 at 7:30 PM Join Young Professionals@Beth Tzedec for an evening of wine and cheese, and a chance to chat with this engaging young scholar. Everyone welcome. RSVPs preferred. Call the Synagogue office at 416-781-3511.

Dr. Ilan Danjoux is a former Visiting Professor of Israel Studies at the University of Calgary and a recipient of the 2012/2013 Teaching Excellence Award for his courses on the Arab-Israeli Conflict and A history of Zionism . His research explores the role of political cartoons in predicting violence.

Sponsored by the Beth Tzedec Men’s Club

14 commentary Rav Adam Cutler When Speaking the Truth is a Lie It is the responsibility of the speaker to anticipate the ways in which his words will be received.

“the greatest swindle is the truth,” Faynkugl says in likely to be interpreted. While, thankfully, most people Sholom Aleichem’s play Yaknehoz . “Two Jewish don’t assume that they are listening to someone intent on businessmen meet on the train to Shpola, both going to deceiving them, there are many for whom meaningfully the same town, both for the same business to the same deciphering another’s speech is a challenging task. In big shot. Naturally, they try to hide business secrets from such a case, it is the duty of the speaker not only to each other. One asks, ‘Where are you going?’ ‘To Shpola,’ speak truthfully, but to do so in a way that the listener says the other. ‘Oh yeah? Dealing with a Jewish business - will understand. man is no joke I tell you. You are telling me you’re going The use of intentionally obtuse language or unnecessary to Shpola because you want me to think you are going to legalese can be at times a form of deception; so too is failing Boybrik. But I happen to know you really are going to to take into account the capacities of individuals with Shpola, so why are you trying to mix me up?’” cognitive disabilities or the worldview of people grap - Freud, who tells a similar joke about Minsk and pling with mental illness. In the shtetl, according to one Pinsk, poses the serious question: “Is it the truth if we study, “[w]hen the scholar converses with his intellectual describe things as they are without troubling to consider peers, incomplete sentences, a hint, a gesture, may replace a how our hearer will understand what we say?” whole paragraph . The listener is expected to understand Jewish wisdom repeatedly warns against lying. the full meaning on the basis of a word or even a sound.” Exodus 23:7 teaches “stay far away from falsehood”, Beth Tzedec is not the shtetl, and those who you while Leviticus 19:11 legislates “do not steal, do not encounter are not carbon copies of you. It is unreasonable deceive and do not lie to one another”. The Talmud to assume that an audience of thousands or even an (B. Berakhot 4a) advises “teach your tongue to say ‘I do audience of one will understand heavily jargoned or not know’, lest you be led to lie” as well as “one should Hebrew-laden speech. Our Synagogue, in our adult not promise to give a child something and then not give educational offerings, youth activities and many other it to him, because as a result, the child will learn to lie” programs, goes to great strides to ensure that not only (B. Sukkah 46b). are the presenters at the top of their fields, but also that Our tradition also acknowledges that there are they can communicate their message in a way that the limited occasions when our relationship with the truth is listeners are able to comprehend. So, too, in our individua l permitted to be less than faithful. The School of Hillel lives must we be careful not only to speak the truth, but taught that on her wedding day, irrespective of her also say it in a way that they can communicate their actual appearance, a bride is always described as message. “beautiful and graceful”. While the School of Shammai Ours is a religion attuned to the multivalency of teaches that she should be described “as she is”, the words. It is an interpretative tradition in which various halakhah ultimately follows Hillel (B. Ketubot 16b-17a). readings are prized. It is the responsibility of the speaker Although our tradition scrutinizes the words of the not only to keep far from lies, but to anticipate the ways speaker, it rarely takes into account how these words are in which his words will be received.

The Beth Tzedec and Phyllis & Ab Flatt Camp Ramah in Canada Incentive Program Family Fund is open to Beth Tzedec members with a child who will be attending Camp Ramah in Canada for the first time. For more information on summer camping opportunities, please contact Daniel Silverman at 416-781-3514 ext. 231 or [email protected].

15 L C E E D E A Z T R H T S E I B @

I @ S B E R T H A T Z E E D L E C with Dr. Dan Bahat A three-part series on Monday evenings 7:00 to 8:15 PM Dr. Bahat will use the tools of archaeology to uncover and then Professor Bahat, former reconstruct the deep historical ties of the Jewish people to Jerusalem. District Archaeologist of Jerusalem and professor at November 25 Jerusalem in the First Temple The City of David area has been excavated with Bar-Ilan University, and amazing discoveries dating back to the period of the early kings of Judah and current professor at Israel. What do the ancient stones tell us about the history of Jerusalem? St. Michael’s College at the University of Toronto, December 2 is one of Israel’s leading Jerusalem in the Second Temple The return of Ezra and Nehemiah from archaeologists. He has Babylonian exile led to a small-scale reconstruction of the Temple and the excavated a number of resettlement of Jerusalem. From the Hasmoneans to Herod, the city grew historic sites including and the ritual centre became one of the spectacular sites of the Roman Herod’s Palace in Empire. What does the archaeological evidence reveal about Jerusalem Jerusalem, the City of during the period that gave birth to Jesus and early rabbinic Judaism? David and the 1,600-foot tunnel which runs under the December 9 western retaining wall of The Western Wall and the Connection to the Jewish People The excavations the Temple Mount. of the Western Wall tunnels and the Davidson archaeological garden Professor Bahat is considered disclose important new information about the history of Judaism with the authority on the history contemporary implications for the connection of the Kotel to the Jewish people. and archaeology of the City of Jerusalem.

Everyone welcome. No charge. For information, contact the Synagogue office at 416-781-3511. Sponsored in honour of the 50 th wedding anniversary of Elaine and Albert Cheskes.

Tuesday mornings from 10:00 to 11:15 am Torah selections in Hebrew and English from a woman's perspective.

November 19 The Hardening of a Heart

For information, call the Synagogue office at 416-781-3511 or email [email protected]. 16 in and around the shul A Weekend with the Mitzvah Man, Danny Siegel “To be is to do.” (Myriam Mendilow k”z) our scholar-in-residence and sustained a high level of interest. Others such as Ben and Jerry (of ice Danny Siegel spent the weekend At the Kiddush following Services, he cream fame), Alan ‘Ace’ Greenberg, inspiring us to act. His strong message continued speaking to an excited Bruce Springsteen and David resonated: Every little thing helps. group of 50 who stayed to hear more Copperfield have all performed Over the course of four days, Danny stories and ask questions. mitzvot in other ways not as well- left a mark on several generations of On Sunday morning, Danny talked known, but still very important. the Congregation, leaving people with families from our Congregational Danny spoke in an informal manner inspired and motivated to give of School and the community, discussing showing pictures and newspaper themselves and help others. how they can be more active in tikkun clippings and asked questions On Friday night, Danny took part olam both at shul and in their own throughout his lecture. in a panel discussion speaking to 125 homes. In the afternoon, families Danny Siegel, the Mitzvah Man, Young Professionals on the topic of worked on three different mitzvah left us inspired. He highlighted easy- “What do you do when you see a projects: One for the shul—shining the to-replicate projects, and challenged us homeless person?” He provided a silver Torah pieces and repairing Torah to evaluate what we have and how we Jewish lens to the panel discussion and and Navi scrolls; the second for Out of can share it with others. Identifying offered insights into the stereotypes the Cold; and the third, creating a our skills and resources and sharing associated with homeless people. “Mitzvah Tree” which is on display on them with others helps us feel just as He followed with an excerpt from the wall of the Men’s Club Walk near good as the recipient, if not better. Proverbs 22:22 which teaches that the parking lot entrance. Families can Danny’s final comment: “It’s been an tzedakah never belongs to us—it write their mitzvot on “ mitzvah incredible time with you folks.” belongs to the recipient—giving the leaves” and add them to our tree. Beth Tzedec offers many ways to halakhic view. Also on the panel were We are excited to showcase all the be involved in tikkun olam , through Avrum Rosensweig, President of wonderful things that children and the Youth and Young Family and Ve’ahavta, Krista, a Ve’ahavta Street adults do and to celebrate them as a Hesed Committees. See page 18 for Academy student who is currently community. ˙details about our Eight Days of homeless, and Amit, a staff member At his final presentation on Hanukkah Tikkun Olam Project . If ˙ who works on their Street Help van Monday evening, Danny spoke about you would like to get more involved in distributing food and clothing. It was public figures making personal decisions Beth Tzedec’s hesed / tikkun olam amazing to hear their inspiring stories to help others. These ‘ mitzvah heroes’ activities and i˙nitiatives, please contact and to start the conversation about (as Danny refers to them) such as Sheri Federman at 416-781-3514 ext. tikkun olam —helping to repair the world. Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman and 220 or [email protected]. On Shabbat morning, Danny Steven Spielberg use their celebrity to Im Lo Achshav, ai matai . If not spoke from the pulpit on the subject of make a difference in very big ways— now, when? (Avot 1:14). Now is the little-known Jewish laws and customs. either by raising or donating millions time to start giving back. His talk was humorous, educational of dollars to help children and adults. Board of Governors Meetings Members are welcome to attend all regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Governors. To accommodate the need for sensitive items to be discussed in private, each meeting will include an in camera portion, allowing the Board to deliberate confidentially without any guests. Upcoming meeting dates: December 10 and January 14 at 7:00 PM * * Meeting dates are subject to change. Please check with the office to confirm dates before attending.

17 8 Days of Tikkun Olam Be part of our annual Hanukkah mitzvah project! November 27˙ to December 4

On behalf of our community, Beth Tzedec Youth will collect donations of eight much-needed items through - out the eight days of Hanukkah. Please deposit your contributions at our special Tikkun Olam Hanukkiyah ˙ ˙ which will be on display at the back entrance of the Synagogue during the holiday.

Each new candle represents a new mitzva h !

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Toys for Travel-sized Lego for the Non-perishable JF&CS toiletries for Children’s food items for Out of the Cold Aid Society the Kosher Food Bank

Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 New Socks for New arts & Old cell phones Adult books Soldiers crafts supplies for to be recycled for Ve’ahavta the Hospital for for Tzedakah Sick Children

For more information, contact Aily Leibtag at 416-781-3514 ext. 239 or [email protected].

Light My Fire: A Hanukkah App by The Jewish Museum ˙

Celebrate Hanukkah wherever you are! Select a contemporary or traditional Hanukkah lamp from the w˙orld-renowned collection of New York's Jewish Museum. Choose a ˙unique back - ground to place it on, light the lamp and then share with your family and friends. You can also save the lamps to your very own collection. The blessings are available in English, Hebrew, and transliterated Hebrew. 18 Go to: itunes.apple.com/us/app/light-my-fire-a-hanukkah-app/id577559908?mt=3D upcoming programs Hesed ˙ Hesed Report information hotline 416-781-3514 ext .261ִ Visiting or Chatting with the Elderly We are always looking for volunteers who are interested in visiting with elderly congregants at their residence or nursing homes, or just chatting with them on the phone. If you are able to assist or if you know of a member who would appreciate a visit, please contact Lynn Levy at 416-781-3514 ext. 227. Driving the Elderly to Synagogue Volunteers are needed to drive members to and from Synagogue on an occasional basis. If you are interested in helping, please contact Lynn Levy at 416-781-3514 ext. 227. Jewish Family and Child Services Yellow Donation Box Your donations of nearly-new clothing and small household appliances in good condition are greatly appreciated by those in need in our community. Please drop off your clean, bagged items to the bright yellow collection box that is located in the upper level of our parking lot. Out of the Cold: Winter 2014 The 15 th season of Out of the Cold resumes on Tuesday nights from January 7 through March 25, run jointly with Beth Sholom Synagogue out of their premises. It provides a hot meal, clothing, entertainment and an art program for 175 of Toronto’s homeless and needy, and offers sleeping accommodations, a hot breakfast, bagged lunch and a subway token for the 55 overnight guests each week.

Registration is now open for volunteers for the Out of the Cold program. Shifts are available to help prepare lunches, serve dinner, socialize with guests, sort donated clothing, supervise overnight and help serve break - fast. The program is an excellent Bar/Bat Mitzvah project, and community service hours are available for high school students. To register as a volunteer, visit www.beth-tzedec.org and select the Out of the Cold link under the Social Action/ Tikkun Olam page.

This program is completely self-funded, relying on donations from members of the Congregation and the community at large. In particular, we require donations of new or gently used adult clothing (winter coats, boots, hats, sweatpants, sweatshirts, etc.), and new or gently used sleeping bags and warm blankets. Donations should be bagged, labelled and dropped off at Beth Sholom weekdays between 9:00 AM and For more information, contact Aily Leibtag at 4:00 PM . We are also accepting donations of travel-sized toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, soap, 416-781-3514 ext. 239 or [email protected]. etc.) which can dropped of in the donation box in the main hallway at Beth Tzedec. New Program for Seniors We are planning a weekly seniors activity group for participants to come out and socialize over refreshments and a game (cards, Mahjong, Scrabble, etc.). If you have expertise in a particular activity and would like to volunteer to teach others, contact the Synagogue office at 416-781-3511 and leave a message. Maureen Tanz Co-Chair, Hesed Committee ˙ WANTED: New men’s and women’s underwear and t-shirts for the Out of the Cold participants. A tax receipt for the value of the goods donated will be given. Please contact Maureen Tanz at 416-781-3514 ext. 261.

19 young families and youth Upcoming Programs and Events

Teen Kiddush Club Mock Sleepover with Camp Ramah Shabbat, November 30 Saturday, January 19 6:30 to 9:30 PM 11:00 AM to 12:00 NOON Kids in Grades 1 and 2: Join us for a fun Join your friends, Aily, Daniel and Rav Adam , night at camp, with Havdalah, activities, for snacks, shmoozing and a little Shabbat games, treats, a campfire, sleeping bags learning too, with interesting and some - and more. No charge. times controversial conversations on hot topics, powered by your interests and ideas. For Children in Grades 3 to 5 ( Kokhavim ) Young Shamashim Get Ready for 8 Days of Tikkun Olam Following Services on November 23 and Sunday, November 24 30, December 14 and 21 and January 11, 12:00 NOON to 2:00 PM Be a part of creating our annual Hanukkah 18 and 25 ˙ Shabbat @ Beth Tzedec An intensive program for B’nei Mitzvah mitzvah project as we promote the value of candidates interested in improving their tikkun olam during the Festival of Lights. Monthly Family Service davening —an essential Jewish skill. Cost: $5 (includes lunch) December 7 and February 1 10:30 AM Following Shabbat morning services (except Cook and Shook For children, parents and grandparents, our when there is a Family Service), meet for a Tuesday, December 17 4:00 to 5:30 PM participatory service is led by Daniel nosh, z’mirot and learning. The year focuses Come join Maya and Barak for cooking and Silverman and Aily Leibtag and the families on learning to lead weekday services. shooking ! Learn how to make amazing new and children who attend, with a monthly recipes and take home treats for Shabbat. birthday blessing from Rav Adam and an Shabbat Hockey While your food is in the oven, enjoy bits of aliyah for all birthday celebrants. Held in November 23, December 7 and Israeli culture from the Shook , the Israeli the Kimel Family Gym, followed by a January 11 and 25 marketplace. Get to know Israel with our complimentary luncheon in the Lower Hall. 2:30 to 4:00 PM amazing Israeli Young Emissaries! Cost: $5 For children in Grades 1 to 6, organized by Junior Congregation high school students Alex and Daniel. Youth Service (ages 10 to 12) For Children in SK to Grade 5 10:30 AM to 12:00 NOON Shabbat Games (Nitzanim and Kokhavim ) Every Shabbat and Yom Tov except when November 16 and 30, December 14 Tu B’Shevat Seder there is a Family Service and over the and January 18 2:30 to 4:00 PM Sunday, January 19 12:00 NOON to 1:30 PM December school break. This service For children in Grades 1 to 6, come join our Come out and celebrate the birthday of provides the opportunity for youth to shinshinim Maya and Barak for an afternoon trees! Through games and activities, learn connect with Shabbat and develop their of games. A great way to spend a Shabbat about Israel and nature, and enjoy our prayer skills and knowledge. afternoon! annual ice cream bar! Cost: $5

SMP—Shabbat Morning Program For Children in SK to Grade 2 ( Nitzanim ) For Children in Grade 6 to 8 ( Kesher ) (ages 6 to 9) 10:30 AM to 12:00 NOON The Hanukkah Challenge TOPs (Tikkun Olam projects ) Every Shabbat and Yom Tov except when Sund˙ay, November 24 there is a Family Service and over the Sunday, December 8 12:00 NOON to 2:00 PM 12:00 NOON to 2:00 PM December school break. This program Join us for our special Middle School Are you ready for Hanukkah? Celebrate the Tikkun Olam Projects (TOPS) group. gives children the chance to engage in fun eight-night holida˙y with eight fun Hanukkah Shabbat activities, challenge themselves We will discuss tikkun olam (repairing the challenges. From dreidels to cand˙les, and spend time learning with Maya and world) and do hands-on projects to put this we’ve got it all! Cost: $10 (includes lunch) Barak, our Israeli shinshinim . mitzvah into action! Cost: $5 Torah Tots and Nursery Cook and Shook Tuesday, December 3 4:00 to 5:30 PM (ages 3 to 5) 10:15 AM to 12:00 NOON Every Shabbat and Yom Tov except over the Come join Maya and Barak for cooking and For information or to RSVP for any December school break. Children enjoy shooking ! Learn how to make amazing new Youth or Family Program, contact Aily Shabbat stories, songs and snacks (leaving recipes and take home treats for Shabbat. Leibtag at 416-781-3514 ext. 239 or While your food is in the oven, enjoy bits of parents free to attend services in the [email protected]. Sanctuary or the Little Minyan). Israeli culture from the Shook , the Israeli marketplace. Cost: $5 20 young families and youth Upcoming Programs and Events

For Kids in Grades 6 to 12 Whether you are confident about your 8 Days of Tikkun Olam (Kesher* and BTTeens) understanding of current events or are Wednesday, November 27 through interested in learning more, this informal Beth Tzedec @ Out of the Cold Wednesday, December 4 setting is a great way to start the conversation. Tuesdays, January 21 and February 18 Be part of our annual Hanukkah mitzvah project! Deposit your˙ contributions of 5:00 to 7:00 PM or 7:00 to 9:00 PM Charity Zumba Class eight much-needed items at our special Beth Tzedec and Beth Sholom’s Out of the Sunday, December 8 12:00 NOON to 2:00 PM Tikkun Ola m Hanukkiyah which will be on Cold program helps feed and shelter the Come out for a fun Zumba class and help display at the ˙parking lot entrance to the homeless in the Toronto community every raise money for Save a Child’s Heart . Dress Synagogue during the holiday. For details, Tuesday. On the above dates, take part in up in your best Zumba outfit for a chance see page 18. this great mitzvah with a special group of to win great prizes! Cost: $10 Beth Tzedec volunteers. *Note: Kesher age Hanukkah and Havdalah group (Grades 6 to 8) must be accompanied Tu B’Shevat Seder with DANI ˙Shabbat, November 30 5:30 to 8:00 PM by a parent. Sunday, January 12 1:00 to 5:00 PM Bring your family for a special celebration Join DANI (an organization for young adults of the Festival of Lights! Havdalah and For Teens in Grades 9 to 12 ( BTTeens ) with special needs) for a unique Tu B’Shevat Hanukkah candle lighting, followed by a seder to celebrate the birthday of trees. ˙ Pizza and Games with JIAS delicious dinner, games and festive activities , This buddy program provides the chance to featuring Magen Boys Entertainment for Sunday, November 17 2:30 to 4:30 PM learn about the programming that DANI Join the Jewish Immigrant Aid Services the kids and a trivia challenge with offers and to make a connection with the PubStumpers Trivia for the adults. Special (JIAS) for an afternoon of pizza and games. DANI participants. Volunteer hours available. Meet and mingle with new Toronto raffles for Leafs and Raptors tickets, too! Program will be held at DANI House (501 Cost: $20 for adults; $10 for kids ages 4 to immigrants over delicious food. Program Clark Avenue West, Thornhill). No charge. 16; Children 3 and under free. Must will be held at the Lipa Green Centre pre-register by Monday, November 25. (4600 Bathurst Street). Cost: $5 For Families PJ Library Story Time Treats for Tzedakah Hadashot (For children ages 6 months to 6 years) Monday, January 27 6:00 to 7:30 PM ˙Thursday, November 21 at 7:00 PM Sunday, November 17 11:00 AM to 12:00 NOON Put on your chef hat, tie your apron strings Meet our shinshinim Maya and Barak at Come out for a cozy morning of stories, and start baking! Join our mitzvah of making Aroma Café in Spadina Village to discuss songs, games and other activities around bread and treats for the Out of the Cold the latest hadashot (news) from Israel. ˙ the PJ Library’s book of the month. program. No charge.

(For children ages 6 months to 6 years and their families) Sundays, November 17, February 2 and May 4 11:00 AM to 12:00 NOON Grab your favourite sippy cup and join us for a cozy morning of stories, songs, games and other activities suggested by the PJ Library book of the month. PJ Library is an award-winning Jewish family engagement program, mailing free, high-quality Jewish children’s books and music each month. It is funded locally by UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, Centre for Jewish Education’s WOW! Initiative and generous community philanthropists.

No charge. RSVP to Aily Leibtag at 416-781-3511 ext. 239 or [email protected].

21 shabbat Programs and Synaplex ™ Plus for full details of our shabbat programs, please visit www.beth-tzedec.org/shabbat The many creative ways we experience Shabbat

Kabbalat Shabbat Services Every Friday night. SMP—Shabbat Morning Program (Ages 6 to 9) Check the weekly eblast, our website and the monthly 10:30 AM —Gives children the chance to engage in fun calendars for service and candle lighting times. Shabbat activities, challenge themselves and spend time learning with Maya and Barak, our Israeli shinshinim . Sanctuary Services 8:45 AM , every Shabbat morning. For everyone. Our musical Sanctuary Service offers a Torah Tots and Nursery Program (Ages 3 to 5) complete spiritual and liturgical Shabbat experience. 10:15 AM —Children enjoy Shabbat stories, songs and Cantor Simon Spiro and the Beth Tzedec Singers lead snacks (leaving parents free to attend services in the Sh aharit and Musaf , with varied music each week, Sanctuary or the Little Minyan) . incl˙uding new arrangements of traditional pieces as well as beloved singable melodies. Rabbis Baruch Frydman- Teen Kiddush Club at 11:30 AM , November 30 —Join Kohl and Adam Cutler offer insig hts into our Torah and your friends, along with Aily, Daniel and Rav Adam for tradition. Lorne Hanick and Cantor Sidney Ezer lead the snacks, shmoozing and a little Shabbat learning, too. preliminary service and are joined by a cadre of Torah Young Shamashim following Services —An intensive Readers/ Ba’alei Keriyah to chant the weekly Torah program for B’nei Mitzvah candidates interested in portions. Lift your soul in prayer as you sing along, or close improving their Shabbat davening skills. Meet for a nosh, your eyes in meditation and be carried away by the z’mirot and learning. magnificent harmonic sounds of our inspirational Shabbat morning service. Can’t Get Enough Torah? Little Minyan Services 9:30 AM , almost every Shabbat (through June). For those looking to be more actively Here’s more! involved in the worship experience, we offer a traditional service in a welcoming, relaxed, family-friendly Weekly Torah study with Professor Arnold Ages atmosphere. Participants lead portions of the service, read 9:30 to 10:30 AM every Shabbat . Traditional and modern Torah and Haftarah, study the Torah portion of the week interpretations of the weekly Torah reading. together, and join together in singing various paryers. A song tape of Little Minyan tunes is available on request. Lively Learning with Cantor Simon Spiro Contact Hazzan Sidney Ezer or Lorne Hanick to arrange Following Services on December 7. Enjoy your Kiddush and to learn a˙nd lead parts of the service. Torah readers, study the weekly parashah with our Cantor. Explore fascinating daveners and those wishing to give a D’var Torah are commentaries of Rashi and other great sages, all presented always welcome and are offered support and teaching. with passion and knowledge by our amusing Hazzan. Come and experience an exceptional Shabbat morning ˙ service full of song, spirit and warmth. Torah Next Dor with Rabbi Adam Cutler Monthly Family Services 11:00 AM on November 16 and December 21. Join Young 10:30 AM , Shabbat morning, Professionals@BT in Rabbi Frydman-Kohl’s study, as we eat, December 7 . For children, parents and grandparents, drink and examine pressing topics from sources both ancient these participatory services are led by Daniel Silverman, and modern. together with Aily Leibtag and the families and children who attend, with a monthly birthday blessing from Rav Jewish Meditation with Michelle Katz Adam and an aliyah for all birthday celebrants. Held in 10:00 to 11:15 AM on December 14. For men and women, the Kimel Family Gym and followed by a complimentary centred on texts from our tradition, eliciting response and luncheon in the Lower Hall. deep listening—a doorway to enhanced prayer. Michelle Katz Youth Services see pages 20 and 21 for further details is a certified Iyengar Yoga Therapist, Jewish Spiritual Director and Educator who has taught for 20 years, providing Junior Congregation (Ages 10 to 12) at 10:30 AM— workshops, retreats and group classes in yoga, meditation and Provides the opportunity for youth to connect with spiritual direction. Sponsored by the Beth Tzedec Men’s Club. Shabbat and develop their prayer skills and knowledge.

22 your guide to Torah and Haftarah Readings November 9 6 Kislev Vayeitzei Genesis 28:10 –32:3 166 –187 Hosea 12:13 –14:10 188 –193 November 16 13 Kislev Vayishla h Genesis 32:4 –36:43 198 –220 The Book of Obadiah 221 –225 ִ November 23 20 Kislev Vayeishev Genesis Chapers 37 –40 226 –245 Amos 2:6-3:8 246 –249 November 30 27 Kislev Mikeitz , Genesis 41:1 –44:17 250 –270 3rd Day Hanukkah 2nd Torah: Numbers 7:24-29 807 Zechariah 2:14 -4:7 1269 –1272 ִ December 7 4 Tevet Vayigash Genesis 44:18 –47:27 274 –289 Ezekiel 37:15 –28 290 –292 December 14 11 Tevet Vaye hi Genesis 47:28 –50:26 293 –311 Kings 2:1 –12 312 –314 1 ִ December 21 18 Tevet Shemot Exodus 1:1-6:1 316-341 Isaiah 27:6-28:13, 29:22-23 342-346 December 28 25 Tevet Va’eira Exodus 6:2-9:35 351-368 Shabbat Mevarkhim Ezekiel 28:25-29:21 369-373 January 4 3 Shevat Bo Exodus 10:1-13:16 374-394 Jeremiah 46:13-28 395-398 January 11 10 Shevat Beshalla h Exodus 13:17-17:16 399-422 ˙ Judges Chapters 4-5 423-431

See the Calendar of Events for service times. Call Lorne Hanick at 416-781-3514 ext. 240 if you would like an Aliyah on Shabbat or a holiday .

Shabbat Hanukkah, November 30 Services at ˙8:45 AM

Sara Urowitz is Program Manager for Palliative Care at Cancer Care Ontario where she is responsible for advancing the delivery of high quality, high value palliative care for all residents of Ontario. Prior to CCO she spent a decade working in patient education and cancer survivorship at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

For information or to register, contact the Synagogue office at 416-781-3511.

Enhanced Kiddush sponsored by the Beth Tzedec Sisterhood

23 Looking for something exciting to do with your family on December 25? Join us at Beth Tzedec for our fifth annual FAMILY

10:30 A M to 1:30 P M Cost : $10/person Maximum $40/family FUN (free for k id s 3 and und Lunch a er) vailable at Pay extra cost at the door No RS DAY VP required

Three hours of activities and programs for children of all ages, including crafts, sports, bouncy castles, music, games, tikkun olam opportunities and music by the Magen Boys.

For more information, contact Aily Leibtag at 416-781-3514 ext. 239 or [email protected].

24 L C E E D E A Z T R H T S E I B @

I @ S B E R Our Israeli shinshinim Barak and Maya invite T H A T Z E E adults to the first of our four-part Israeli TV D L E Israeli C Night series. We will view a variety of different Israeli television shows, followed by TV Night facilitated conversations about the issues presented. Our first session Tuesday, November 19 will feature Mer hak Negiah , a mini-series set i˙n Bnei Brak, 7:15 PM exploring the relationship between a non-religious Jewish male immigrant from Russia and a young woman from the city’s ultra-Orthodox community.

Program continues Tuesdays, January 28, March 25 and May 20. For more information, contact Aily Leibtag at 416-781-3514 ext. 239 or [email protected]. No charge.

CONTINUING COURSE ASK: Adult Skills and Knowledge (The Adult Bat/Bar Mitzvah Program) with Rabbi Adam Cutler, Cantor Sidney Ezer and Reverend Lorne Hanick

Mondays 7:15 to 9:30 PM This dual-focused course of Judaic skills and knowledge will meet weekly over a two year period. Skills development will focus on Hebrew reading, davening , prayer melodies, Torah and Haftarah chanting. The knowledge component seeks an understanding of Jewish practices, history and text from within and without. While aimed at individuals who did not have a bar or bat mitzvah, this course is open to all. Graduates receive a certificate of completion and celebrate communally by being called to the Torah.

7:15 to 8:15 PM —Skills 8:30 to 9:30 PM —Knowledge Cost per year: $80/members, $100/non-members To register, contact Marlene Laba at 416-781-3514 ext. 234 or [email protected]

25 Four Wednesdays at 7:30 PM November 13 Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story

Will Hechter

November 20 BFialmse sbcraeleln ainsg a fo Rllowaded t boy G ao ddis:c ussion with producer Seeing Beyond the Game Peter Schwartz,

December 4 Lecture by the book’s co-author legal The First Basket: Jews and Basketball A series of presentations by fellow at NYU and Bloomberg News contributor accomplished Beth Tzedec Mike Katz, members December 11 Film screening followed by a presentation by Jews and Hockey former head coach of U of T Varsity Blues David Grossman

Presented by award-winning sports journalist and broadcaster,

Join us for five presentation s by a variety of accomplished Beth Tzedec members

Sponsored by Dr. Marvin and Dr. Mary Cooper in honour of Stephen Cooper, David Cooper, Zvi Cooper, Dora Cooper, Israel Katsnelson and Batia Katsnelson. Honourary sponsor: Larry Tanenbaum. No charge. Everyone welcome. For more information, 26 contact the Synagogue office at 416-781-3511. membership news We warmly welcome our newest members Every member is an integral part of the Beth Tzedec community. We encourage you to take part in the many spiritual, educational and social programs we offer. We look forward to your continued presence and involvement!

Jordan Anderson Mark & Natty Nashman Jordan Chad Summer Pasternak Lindsey Athias Joseph & Fanny Orenstein Daniel Cohen Jake Perlmutter Amir Avni Bradley Pelman & Andrew Collie Gillian Piltz David Backstein & Faith Halman Shelby Dan Aaron Rabinovitch Marcie Leibl Ryan Peters Marni Elman Myles Resnick Ken Berger Gerald & Sherna Posner Yael Feldman Madison Rodness Fred Bergman Sara Schacter Deena Gangbar Alexander Rose Amanda Bezner Robert & Debi Schacter Jordan Gangbar Damien Rosemblit Barry Blitstein Michael Shainhouse & Joshua Glied-Beliak David Schacht Erma Blumenfeld Helayne Sotnikoff Jordana Goldman Jessica Schacter Jake Brockman Adam Shapiro & Noah Gropper Kyle Seigel Matthew Burns & Allison Dalisay Charles Haar Nicole Seligman Nathalie Baena Daniel Sherman Zoe Haber-Kucharsky Carly Shiff Michael Chaikof Stephen Sherman Ira Halpern Lindsay Silverberg Julia Chasson Jenna Soberano Taylor Halpern Jacob Swadron Richard Rikki Cooper Amy Soberano Dylan Herman Lindsey Swartzman Bruce & Nancy Elman Ralph & Nancy Soberano Cole Hock Madelyn Tannenbaum Daniel & Dana Ezer Deborah Staiman Jaclyn Jesin Rachel Trister Charles Firestone Robert Starkman Jessica Jesin Zachary Urback Marc & Sloane Freeman Gary & Jill Stern Jeremy Kay Jennie Wainstein Allison Hennick Joseph & Toby Tanenbaum Jamie Landau-Crangle Valri Weiss Shirley Herschman Alyssa Weale Jordana Levman Jonathan Weitz Galina Kanchik New 18 Year Old Alexander Levy Jordan Wilks Michael Kaufman Members Shannon McLean Joshua Wine Adam Kwinter Jordyn Miller-Burko Cole Winston Gideon Kwinter (children of members) Aaron Oelbaum Adam Zimmerman Kayla Kwinter Daniel Alberga Phillip Oelbaum Benjamin Zimmerman Daniel & Caroline Mandell Zoe Beckerman Tyler Palef Cale Zimmerman Michelle Murphy Jason Brown Benjamin Pape Zachary Zittell

WE'RE ASKING, SO PLEASE... Tell us about your connections to Israel! Beth Tzedec, in collaboration with UJA Federation, is launching an Israel survey of our members. In the next few weeks, you will receive an invitation by EMAIL asking you to complete this brief questionnaire. We’ve designed it to help us understand how our members engage with Israel today, and how we can continue to broaden and deepen Israel’s role in our synagogue programming. Please complete the survey—we need your input. If we don’t have your email address, you’ll miss your chance to be heard, and of course, to hear from us at Beth Tzedec in a timely way about things that matter. Please send your email address to [email protected] today!

27 Thursday, November 28 at 7:30 PM

Perhaps the most significant development in the 20 th century history of Orthodox Judaism is the founding of schools to teach Naomi Seidman is Koret Professor of Jewish Culture and Director of girls Torah. In this lecture, we will explore the challenges faced the Richard S. Dinner Center for by Sarah Schenirer, who in 1917 founded the first Bais Yakov Jewish Studies at the Graduate School in Cracow, Poland and consider the role she played in the Theologica l Union in Berkeley, California and author of A Marriage new movement for girls’ education, as organizer and symbolic figure. Made in Heaven: The Sexual Politics of Hebrew and Yiddish Everyone welcome. No charge. For information, call the Synagogue and Faithful Renderings: Jewish- Christian Difference and the office at 416-781-3511 or email [email protected]. Politics of Translation.

FOR TEENS IN GRADES 8 TO 12 WITH A PARENT

a parent-teen experience to share! This session includes a film screening and an engaging discussion facilitated by the dynamic Leora Schaefer, Toronto Director of the organization Facing History and Ourselves . No charge. I'm Still Here: Real Diaries of Young People Who Lived During The Holocaust Monday, February 10 from 7:30 to 9:00 PM This MTV documentary weaves together excerpts from the diaries of young writers between 1937 and 1944. Through an emotional montage of archival footage, personal photos and text from the diaries, the film celebrates a group of brave, young writers – first-hand witnesses to the horrors of the Holocaust –who refused to quietly disappear.

Facing History and Ourselves is an international educational organization whose mission is to engage students of diverse back - grounds in an examination of racism, prejudice and anti-semitism in order to promote the development of a more humane and informed citizenry. To learn more, visit www.facinghistory.org. Leora Schaefer

28 in and around the shul Changes to Our Team A fond farewell and a hearty welcome farewell (tzetkhem l’shalom) welcome (brukhim habaim) After 13 successful years as Membership Coordinator, We are pleased to welcome the newest member of our Beatrice Barzilai has officially retired. Beatrice was an administrative team, Sheri Federman, who has assumed invaluable member of the Beth the new role of Membership & Tzedec administration team and Development Coordinator. Sheri resource to the Membership has many years of experience Committee. Often the first point of working in membership, and most contact for members, Beatrice’s recently was the Director of warm personality and dedication Programs and Operations at the were invaluable. Her interactions Canadian Society for the were always respectful, sensitive Weizmann Institute of Science. and kind. On behalf of all of her Her enthusiasm, energy and friends at Beth Tzedec, including creative ideas will help ensure that the past and current chairs of the Membership the needs of our members are well served. Sheri’s door is Committee and the Board of Governors, we thank always open and she welcomes you to call or stop by to Beatrice for her years of dedication and the contribution introduce yourself. Welcome aboard, Sheri! she has made to Beth Tzedec. We wish Beatrice and her husband arichat yamim —many years—of good health, safe travels and happiness.

BETH TZEDEC SISTERHOOD PRESENTS

Peril: From Jackboots to Jack Benny with Author Pearl Goodman Thursday, November 14 at 7:30 PM

In her poignant memoir, psychotherapist and author Pearl Goodman tells her story of being raised in Toronto by Holocaust survivors. Her memoir delves into how trauma destroys the resolve to live and how making sense of tragedy can rebuild that resolve.

No charge. For more information, contact the Synagogue office at 416-781-3511.

29 Children ages 1 to 3 with a parent, grandparent or caregiver

Thursday, November 8 at 7:00 PM

Toddlers, Tunes and Treats with Tobie Seligman 9:30 to 11:00 AM in Room 200 at Beth Tzedec Tuesdays Wednesdays Fridays

January 14 to June 10 January 15 to June 11 January 17 to June 13 (20 classes) (19 classes) (21 classes) Members $300 Members $285 Members $315 Non-Members $360 Non-Members $345 Non-Members $380

Drop-ins welcome where space permits . Please call before coming. Fees for individual classes: $15 Members / $18 Non-Members. For registration, space availability or program information, contact Jo Swartz at 416-781-3514 ext. 230 or [email protected].

Bar/Bat Mitzvah club Beth Tzedec Congregation continues the Bar/Bat Mitzvah Y Club, a program for children with difficulty in social situations. We are looking for students with a Bar/Bat Mitzvah in 2014/2015 who are seeking to prepare for this experience with peers in a program suited to their needs. This program is tailored for students who have:

n difficulty with social situations in comparison to their same-aged peers (such as children with social anxiety, gifted learning disabilities, non-verbal learning disabilities and Asperger Syndrome);

n challenges that can be re-directed with supports; and n an understanding, appreciation or knowledge of their own interpersonal challenges. The Bar/Bat Mitzvah Club is spearheaded by a cadre of educators, clergy and committed congregants, Beth Tzedec Co ngregation 1700 Bathurst Street, Toronto Tel: 41 together with 6a. 7t8e1a.m35 1o1f F sakxi:l 4le16d.,7 8h1ig.0h1l5y0 t ermaianile: din experts in various fields, including group facilitators with many years of experience working with kids wiftoh@ sbpetehc-tizaeld nece.oerdg s. The program will consist of nine evening sessions with dinner. A valuable and voluntary parent group will run concurrently with the children’s sessions. The highly subsidized cost of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah Club is $700 . For information, contact Daniel Silverman at 416-781-3514 ext. 231 or [email protected].

partial funding provided by This program has been made possible thanks to the Elizabeth Rose Herman Education Bursary of Beth Tzedec Congregation

30 past events The Hendeles Chapel Please excuse our appearance while we make some exciting changes

over the coming weeks , we will During the month of November, members and visitors to our be making aesthetic improvements we will repair the walls, repaint Synagogue and will undoubtedly to the one room in our shul that is from floor to ceiling, install new improve the daily experience of so used for prayer services every day of carpet, replace the cushions and many of our members. the year: the Hendeles Chapel. clean and polish the Aron Kodesh . Please bear with us as we These interim steps will refresh this This work will make our Chapel a work together to improve your important spiritual space until we cleaner, more comfortable and more Beth Tzedec. are ready to move forward with a welcoming prayer and program full structural renovation. destination for Beth Tzedec

TOP LEFT : Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl with Gilad Shalit at his Toronto appearance on his JNF Canadian speaking tour where a sold-out crowd of 3,000 people came to meet this dynamic Israeli hero.

TOP RIGHT : Avishai Margalit , the 2013 Ralph & Roslyn Halbert Visiting Scholar, addresses the audience at one of his three sessions in early October.

BOTTOM : The Toronto Jewish Folk Choir performs for the Haverim Program participants in September. ˙

31 BETH TZEDEC REUBEN & HELENE DENNIS MUSEUM PRESENTS

THE POSTHUMOUS LANDSCAPE: Jewish Sites of Memory in Poland Today Photographs by David Kaufman Exhibition curated by Evelyn Tauben Continues through February 2014

Today’s Polish landscape is dotted with sites of Jewish community and memory as well as physical remnants of the Holocaust. For nearly a decade, LEFT: Restored synagogue in Bobowa, Poland, July 2012 ABOVE: An “ohel” or small mausoleum amid a line of photographer David Kaufman has explored these old gravestones in the Okopowa Street Jewish Cemetery, synagogues, former Jewish neighbourhoods and Warsaw, April 2011. Photos © David Kaufman ghettos, overgrown cemeteries and more, creating a series of compelling, memorable images. For details, contact Museum Curator Dorion Liebgott, 416-781-3514 ext. 232 or [email protected].

CO-ED Recreational PRESENTS Sport Leagues www.jsport.org for Young Professionals EXERCISE YOUR MIND BODY AND SOUL

JOIN US AT BETH TZEDEC ’S KIMEL FAMILY GYM

Wednesday Evenings Men's Basketball 8 to 10 PM (Jan. 8 to Mar. 26) Thursday Evenings Co-ed Floor Hockey 7 to 10 PM (Jan. 9 to Mar. 27) For further information and to register, visit www.jsport.org.

A 10% DISCOUNT IS PROVIDED FOR BETH TZEDEC MEMBERS!

32 men’s club Winter News Making a Difference Silverman Siddurim Update Beth Tzedec Men’s Club members David Sigal, Jeff Mills, Ted Bluestein and Alan Abrams have continued to sort and catalogue the Silverman siddurim and have begun distributing those copies that have been dedicated to families or individuals. If you have dedicated a siddur but have not yet received a call, please contact the Synagogue office at 416-781-3511 and leave your name and contact information. July 28, 2013 dedication of the Jules Surdin Tikvah Campers Pavilion at Camp Ramah. Scholarship Awards Each year, the Men’s Club provides The Jules and Pearl Surdin Making Jewish Life Better various scholarships to deserving Memorial Fund Each year, the Beth Tzedec Men’s students. These scholarships are Help give teens with emotional and Club provides support for many given to qualifying candidates who developmental challenges a Jewish youth programs, such as the are pursuing higher Jewish education camp experience by making a contri - Paperclips Trip, Mitzvah Day, Family or cantorial studies, teaching bution to The Jules and Pearl Surdin Fun Day, Tu B’Shevat S’darim and the students with disabilities, and Memorial Fund at Beth Tzedec. Purim Carnival. It also offers scholar - studying the arts. Make a gift that will enlighten the ship awards to deserving students life of a Tikvah camper at Camp pursuing programs in higher Jewish Those interested in applying for a Ramah in Canada. To contribute, learning, and supports Jewish veterans scholarship for 2014 should contact please contact Avital Narvey in the and residents at the Sunnybrook Hersh Rosenthal at [email protected]. Synagogue office at 416-781-3511. Health Sciences Centre through their Sunnybrook Shabbat services.

MEN'S CLUB MEMBERSHIP HAS BENEFITS & PRIVILEGES Men's Club is providing a new updated card for their members. A $36 contribution provides members with: • A plastic card that includes a three-year Jewish Holiday calendar • Preferred seating at Men's Club sponsored events

33 New Horizons for Seniors with Ruth Cohen Mondays 1:30 to 3:00 PM November 18 and 25, December 9 and 23, January 13 and 27, February 10 and 24, March 3 and 24, May 26 and June 9 and 23 Join Ruth Cohen for engaging and lively discussions, and the chance to learn from each other as we face life’s challenges. A great opportunity to share and nourish the mind and soul.

Ruth Cohen is the Manager of Recreation/Education and Special Events at the Bernard Betel Centre where she has built and led a broad variety of programming, including several conversation and support groups. Ruth is a child of Holocaust survivors and runs Café Europa, a lunch & entertainment program for Holocaust survivors, in partnership with Jewish Family & Child.

PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BERNARD BETEL CENTRE broad heading Subheading HAVERIM ˙P R O G R A M S 2013 / 2 014 Haverim meets one Monday each month at 1:30 PM ˙ Dessert, coffee and tea will be served

December 2 DARA SOLOMON , February 3 DR. BARRY DOV WALFISH , Director of the Ontario Jewish Archives, describes the Judaica specialist at the University of Toronto variety of ways the OJA documents and shares the Libraries and Curator of Judaica at the Thomas stories of the Jewish community utilizing a range of Fisher Rare Book Library, provides an enlightening archival materials . Bring your own family photos so illustrated talk on the variety of images of Queen that you can share your stories. Esther in art and literature. Just in time for Purim!

January 6 RONA ARATO , March 3 DAVID WILDSMITH , children’s author, presents The Last Train, the musician and guitarist, delights with an hour-long harrowing true story of young brothers Paul and concert, sharing his wide palette of songs from Oscar Arato and their mother, Lenke, surviving the crooners such as Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin to Nazi occupation during the final years of World War II. Jazz standards, Rock and Blues.

34 tributes Memory, yahrzeit, appreciation, thanks and honours

Adam Kruger Youth Initiatives Fund Rose Lindzon and family, commemorating Ab and Phyllis Flatt, wishing Marlene the yahrtzeit of Dr. Martin Lindzon . and Howard Black and Aaron and Norman and Jackie Kahn, honouring Adam a Shanah Tovah . Les Aaron on his 50 th birthday. Sheila Lubotta, acknowledging Michael Weinberg and family in memory of Ab and Phyllis Flatt, wishing Rabbi Rose Lindzon, honouring Nowell and Sheila Weinberg . Harvey and Cheryl Meirovich and Andrea Solish on Harrison’s Bar family a Shanah Tovah . Mitzvah. Peter and Rochelle Miller, commemorating the yahrtzeit of Yale Pilz . Daily Minyan Breakfast Fund Annual General Fund Ana Moskovits, commemorating the yahrtzeit of Emanuel Moskovits . The Alexandroff Family, marking the Earl and Robin Altman, honouring conclusion of shloshim for Harry Norman and Sharon Bacal on the birth David and Devorah Pullan, acknowledg - Alexandroff . of their granddaughter Catherine ing Prof. Arnold and Shoshana Ages in Michelle Bacal . memory of Sharon Esther Ages Amalia Berg and family, honouring (Goldberg) . Zoe Trister on her Bat Mitzvah. Janice Bennett, acknowledging Michael Weinberg and family in memory of Nelson and Ruth Reuben, acknowledging Beverley Black, commemorating the Sheila Weinberg . Michael Weinberg and family in memory yahrtzeit of Ada Starkman . of Sheila Weinberg . Graham and Enid Berg, honouring Susan Born, Bonnie Singer and Freida Ruth Hyman on becoming Kallat Torah . Emma Rosenberg, commemorating the Sherman and families, commemorating yahrtzeit of Saul Rosenberg . the yahrtzeit of Chana (Ann) Salcman . Graham and Enid Berg, honouring Paul Rothstein on becoming Hattan Harvey and Simma Shaul, acknowledging Morley Brown and Glennie Lindenberg, Bereisheet . ˙ Prof. Arnold and Shoshana Ages in commemorating the yarhtzeit of memory of Sharon Esther Ages David Brown . The Bongard Family, honouring (Goldberg) . Matthew Bongard on his Bar Mitzvah. Dr. Perry Cooper, commemorating the Leila J. Sprince, commemorating the yahrtzeit of Doris Cooper . Harvey Bordon and Gloria Wunder, yahrtzeiten of Anna Caller and acknowledging Millie Pollock in memory The Cummings Family, commemorating Harry Caller . of Muriel Gorsky . the yahrtzeit of George Cummings . Miriam Weinstein, commemorating Dr. Albert and Elaine Cheskes, Ilene Flatt and family, commemorating the yahrtzeit of Teddy Wohl . acknowledging Michael Weinberg in the yahrtzeit of P. Theodore Magram . memory of Sheila Weinberg . Lyon Wexler, wishing Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Freeman, commemorating the Hillel Kagen a Shanah Tovah . Murray Collis, commemorating the yahrtzeit of Hilda Freeman . yahrtzeit of Max Collis . Lyon Wexler, wishing Ken and Clare The Gangbar Family, honouring Shapiro a Shanah Tovah . Rose Cooper and family, in memory of Anna Gangbar on her special birthday. Cantor Joseph Cooper . Lyon Wexler, wishing Mr. and Mrs. Al Gelfant, commemorating the Joseph D. Shier a Shanah Tovah . Harry Giddens, commemorating the yahrtzeiten of Sarah Gelfant and yahrtzeit of Jack Giddens . Lyon Wexler, wishing Blake Teichman Hendele Gelfant . and Sharon Yale a Shanah Tovah . Helen Glazer, honouring Alex Orzy on Al Gelfant, commemorating the yahrtzeit his special birthday. Bari and Teddy Zittell and family, of Goldie Herzog . honouring Richard and Laura Orzy on Helen Glazer, acknowledging Millie The Gertner Family, commemorating the Noa’s marriage to Jake. Pollock in memory of Muriel Gorsky . yahrtzeit of Samuel Gertner . Ruby Herman Green, commemorating Camp Ramah Scholarship Fund Arlene Grajcer, commemorating the the yahrtzeit of Michael John Herman . yahrtzeit of Brandon Grajcer . Mildred Kriezman, commemorating the Ab and Phyllis Flatt, commemorating Jerold Grammer, commemorating the yahrtzeit of Max Kriezman . the yahrtzeit of Moses Flatt . yahrtzeiten of Sarah Grammer and Milton Grammer . Karen and Larry Leiter, commemorating Ab and Phyllis Flatt, wishing Rabbi the yahrtzeit of Abraham Engelbaum . Adam and Debra Cutler and Jacob Gershon Reuben a Shanah Tovah . 2013 Tax Receipt Please remember: Any gift to Beth Tzedec paid before December 31, 2013 will be eligible for a 2013 Tax Receipt. To donate in memory or appreciation, please call the Synagogue office at 416-781-3511. To discuss opportunities for contributing to specific programs or initiatives, please contact Randy Spiegel, Executive Director, at 416-781-3514 ext. 211 or [email protected].

Make a donation, send a tribute card and include your listing here to honour your friends and loved ones. For more information about tribute opportunities, contact Avital at 416-781-3511.

35 Be part of a musical and historical, emotional and inspirational experience including a special trip to Normandy! Featuring daily guide Rachel Kolsky , author of the best-selling book Jewish London.

Next Information Session Tuesday, December 3 at 7:30 PM

For more information, email [email protected].

Saturday Night, January 25 at 7:00 PM Join your host Cantor Spiro for a sumptuous supper, samples of three spectacular single-malt scotch whiskeys, music and fun, and celebrate the birthday of Scotland’s favourite son! Have a great evening with friends and family! Seating is limited, so get your tickets now! Tickets: $75. For more information or to reserve, contact the Synagogue office at 416-781-3511 by Tuesday, January 21.

36 tributes Memory, yahrzeit, appreciation, thanks and honours

Brian Heller and Dr. Beverly Kupfert and Brian Segal and Roslyn Levine, honouring Graham and Enid Berg, honouring Harold family, commemorating the yahrtzeit of the upcoming marriage of their son and Ruth Margles on their grandson Dr. Leon Heller . Andrew to Rebecca Vernik. Adam’s Bar Mitzvah. Mary Ellen Herman, Jane Hankoff, Alan and Faye Shiner, honouring the Graham and Enid Berg, honouring Ralph Barbara Caplan, Peggy Risen and Karen birth of their granddaughter Rachel and Judy Shiff on their grandson’s marriage. Haar and families, commemorating the Lillian Freeman . Beverley Black, honouring Rabbi Baruch yahrtzeit of Gilda Caplan . Howard Shogilev, commemorating the and Josette Frydman-Kohl on Amir’s The Kerzner Family, honouring yahrtzeit of Ben Shogilev . marriage to Amanda Schneider. Joseph Kerzner on his birthday. The Sobel Family, commemorating the Howard and Marlene Black, acknowledging Eva Kirsh and family, commemorating yahrtzeit of Bertha (Brucha) Chelin . Prof. Arnold and Shoshana Ages in the first yahrtzeit of Gerald Gringorten . The Sobel Family, commemorating the memory of S haron Esther Ages (Goldberg) . Esther Korn, commemorating the yahrtzeit of Ben Sobel . Howard and Marlene Black and family, yahrtzeit of Aron Korn . The Sobel Family, commemorating the honouring Ruth Hyman on becoming Dr. Beverly Kupfert and Brian Heller and yahrtzeit of Eli Sobel . Kallat Torah . Bernice and Stan Steinman and families, Rose Sobel and Label and Vernon Howard and Marlene Black and family, honouring the birth of their granddaughter Chelin, commemorating the yahrtzeit of honouring Paul Rothstein on becoming Noa Reese Steinman . Benjamin Chelin . Hattan Bereisheet . ˙ Ruthann Lubin, commemorating the Sidney and Lola Solnik and Gordon and Lois Buckstein, acknowledging yahrtzeiten of Lillian Cutler and Joyce Strauss, honouring Sophie Strauss Prof. Arnold and Shoshana Ages in Ernest Cutler . on her Bat Mitzvah. memory of Sharon Esther Ages (Goldberg) . Ruthe Mann, commemorating the Sara Wunch Glick, commemorating the Wendy and Elliott Eisen, honouring yahrtzeit of Grace Longert . yahrtzeit of Moses Kamelgarn . Mel and Lila Freedman on their 50 th Helen Marr and family, commemorating Sharon Yale and Blake Teichman, anniversary . the yahrtzeit of Gerald Marr . commemorating the yahrtzeit of Judy Feld Carr and Donald Carr, David and Leanne Matlow, commemorating Bernard Yale . acknowledging Norman Rogul and family the yahrtzeit of Jack Singer . Myra York and family, commemorating in memory of Anne Rogul . Pauline Menkes and family, commemorating the first yahrtzeit of Chaim Neuberger . Faye Firestone, acknowledging Prof. the yahrtzeit of Jack Weintraub . Arnold and Shoshana Ages in memory of Saul Mimran, commemorating the Daily Minyan Fund Sharon Esther Ages (Goldberg) . Faye Firestone, acknowledging Harold yahrtzeit of Elie Mimran . Rosalee Berlin, commemorating the and Ruth Margles in appreciation. Harvey Minuk, commemorating the 30 th yahrtzeit of Rose Greenberg . Pearl and Kenny Garfinkel, honouring yahrtzeit of Lola Minuk . Rosalee Berlin, commemorating the Mary Ellen Herman on her birthday. Harvey Minuk and family, commemorating yahrtzeit of Kate Lee Moss . Drs. Owen and Sandra Giddens and family, the yahrtzeit of Randy Minuk . Lia Besunder and family, commemorating acknowledging Prof. Arnold and Shoshana The Nemoy and Leibel Families, the yahrtzeit of Marvin Besunder . commemorating the yahrtzeit of Ages in memory of Sharon Esther Ages Helen Nemoy . Elaine and Albert Cheskes Lecture Fund (Goldberg) . The Nemoy and Leibel Families, Drs. Owen and Sandra Giddens and family, Gillian Rosenberg and family, honouring acknowledging Anna Miller in memory of commemorating the yahrtzeit of Dr. Albert Cheskes . Max B. Nemoy . Isobel Sheila Sloan . Reta Newman and Kathryn, Brian and Hesed Fund Drs. Owen and Sandra Giddens and family, Bobby Feldman, commemorating the ˙ acknowledging David Morgenthau in Frances Ackerman, honouring the yahrtzeit of Gilbert Newman . memory of Lillian Morgenthau . Pellow Family . Millie Pollock, marking the conclusion Helen Glazer, acknowledging Prof. Arnold Frances Ackerman, honouring Ira and of shloshim for Muriel Gorsky . and Shoshana Ages in memory of Sharon Miriam Walfish on the upcoming Esther Ages (Goldberg). The Joyce Posluns Family, commemorating marriage of Binyamin to Devora Hauer . the yahrtzeiten of Louis and Leah Helen Glazer, honouring Ruth Hyman on Dr Gerald Arbus and Joy Wagner, Posluns , Wilfred Posluns , Mildred Cohen becoming Kallat Torah . honouring Rabbi Baruch and Josette and Alan Brown . Helen Glazer, acknowledging Rose Sobel in Frydman-Kohl on Amir’s marriage to memory of Verne Chelin . The Randolph Family, commemorating Amanda Schneider. the first yahrtzeit of Morton Randolph . Karen and Sydney Goldenberg, honouring Graham and Enid Berg, honouring Joe Rosenthal, commemorating the Paul Rothstein on becoming Hattan Marsha Joseph on her granddaughter Bereisheet . ˙ yahrtzeit of Shmuel Rosenthal . Leah’s Bat Mitzvah. Joe Rosenthal, commemorating the Mary Ellen Herman, honouring Dr. Melvin th yahrtzeit of David White . and Lila Freedman on their 50 anniversary.

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Marsha Joseph, honouring Ruth Hyman Lyon Wexler, wishing Shoel and Eileen Ab and Phyllis Flatt, wishing on becoming Kallat Torah . Silver and family a Shanah Tovah . Rabbi Benjamin and Lola Friedberg a Marsha Joseph, acknowledging the Lyon Wexler, acknowledging Rose Sobel Shanah Tovah . family of Lola Weinstein in her memory. in memory of Verne Chelin . Ab and Phyllis Flatt, wishing Shirley Krem, acknowledging Barry Harold and Carole Wolfe, acknowledging Rabbi Baruch and Josette Frydman-Kohl Goldman in memory of Jeffrey Warren Prof. Arnold and Shoshana Ages in and family a Shanah Tovah . Goldman . memory of Sharon Esther Ages (Goldberg) . Ab and Phyllis Flatt, wishing Murray and Adrienne Levinter, honouring Harold and Carole Wolfe, acknowledg ing Zina Glassman a Shanah Tovah . Paul Rothstein on becoming Hattan Sari Kichler in memory of Harry Alexandroff . Ab and Phyllis Flatt, wishing ˙ Bereisheet . Harold and Carole Wolfe, honouring Lorne Hanick a Shanah Tovah . Sheila Lubotta, acknowledging Lillian Joanna Mansfield and Eli Cooperberg on Ab and Phyllis Flatt, wishing Gozlan and family in memory of Irene the birth of their son . Norman and Jackie Kahn and family a Amram . Harold and Carole Wolfe, acknowledg - Shanah Tovah . David and Shirley Promislow, honouring ing Catherine Weinberg in memory of Ab and Phyllis Flatt, wishing Carolyn Sidney and Lola Solnik on their grand - Sheila Weinberg . and Eliot Kolers and family a Shanah daughter Sophie Strauss’ Bat Mitzvah. Tovah . David and Shirley Promislow, honouring Howard (Hy) Cooper Trust Fund Ab and Phyllis Flatt, wishing th Mel and Ruth Steinhart on their 55 David, Carol, Marissa and Yonit Dr. Ron and Anna Lee Landsberg a anniversary. Grossman, honouring Ari Grossman on Shanah Tovah . Irene Reingold, acknowledging Rose receiving his Masters of Business Ab and Phyllis Flatt, wishing Sobel in memory of Verne Chelin . Administration degree (MBA), and on Lynn Levy a Shanah Tovah . Ruth Reuben, acknowledging Prof. being appointed to Wilfred Laurier Ab and Phyllis Flatt, wishing Arnold and Shoshana Ages and family University’s Board of Governors . Dena Libman a Shanah Tovah . in memory of Sharon Esther Ages Israel Sydney & Pearl Wolfe Ab and Phyllis Flatt, wishing (Goldberg) . Memorial Fund Dr. Clifford and Judy Librach and family Abraham Rutman, in appreciation. a Shanah Tovah . Caryl and Bernie Schwartz and family, Paul and Mary Spring, honouring Rabbi Ab and Phyllis Flatt, wishing commemorating the yarhtzeit of Pearl Wolfe . Baruch and Josette Frydman-Kohl on Rabbi Harvey and Cheryl Meirovich Amir’s marriage to Amanda Schneider. Jewish Family Living Fund and family a Shanah Tovah . Mel and Ruth Steinhart, honouring Ab and Phyllis Flatt, wishing Avital Rabbi Baruch and Josette Frydman-Kohl Dr. Brian and Hon. Justice Kathryn Narvey and family a Shanah Tovah . Feldman and Bobby Feldman, honouring on Amir’s marriage to Amanda Ab and Phyllis Flatt, wishing Patti and Norman and Sharon Bacal on the birth Schneider. Sheldon Rotman and family a of their first grandchild. Manley and Barbra Walters, acknowledging Shanah Tovah . Dr. Brian and Hon. Justice Kathryn Prof. Arnold and Shoshana Ages in Ab and Phyllis Flatt, wishing Debbie Feldman and Bobby Feldman, honouring memory of Sharon Esther Ages (Goldberg) . and Randy Spiegel and family a Brian Heller and Dr. Beverly Kupfert on Esther Westelman, acknowledging Shanah Tovah . the birth of their granddaughter Noa Prof. Arnold and Shoshana Ages in Reese Steinman . Ab and Phyllis Flatt, wishing Cantor memory of Sharon Esther Ages (Goldberg) . Simon and Aliza Spiro and family a Ab and Phyllis Flatt, wishing Dr. Arnold Esther Westelman, acknowledging Judy Shanah Tovah . and Shoshana Ages and family a Shanah Wolfe and family in memory of Tovah . Ab and Phyllis Flatt, wishing Rabbi Roy Linda Lewis . and Loretta Tanenbaum and family a Ab and Phyllis Flatt, wishing Sharon and Lyon Wexler, wishing Moshe Chriqui Shanah Tovah . Norman Bacal and family a Shanah a Happy Birthday . Tovah . Ab and Phyllis Flatt, wishing Blake Lyon Wexler, wishing Norman and Teichman and Sharon Yale and family a Ab and Phyllis Flatt, wishing Beatrice Jackie Kahn and family a Shanah Tovah. Shanah Tovah . Barzilai a Shanah Tovah . Lyon Wexler, wishing Lawrie and Ab and Phyllis Flatt, wishing Ab and Phyllis Flatt, wishing Marlene Ruthann Lubin and family a Shanah Tovah . Esther Westelman a Shanah Tovah . and Howard Black and family a Shanah Lyon Wexler, acknowledging Archie Tovah . Erna Silver, honouring S haron and Richmond in memory of Esther Norman Bacal on the birth of their Ab and Phyllis Flatt, wishing Mr. and Richmond . first grandchild. Mrs. Maurice Chriqui a Shanah Tovah . Lyon Wexler, wishing Dr. Daniel and Ab and Phyllis Flatt, wishing Rabbi Anya Schachter and family a Shanah Tovah . Adam, Debra and Jacob Gershon Reuben Cutler a Shanah Tovah .

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Jules and Pearl Surdin Yom Hashoah Diane and Ronnie Ennis, honouring Max and Beatrice Wolfe Library Fund Candle Fund Rabbi Baruch and Josette Frydman-Kohl Phyllis Lindzon, acknowledging Rose Morty and Gayle Eisenberg and family, on Amir’s marriage to Amanda Schneider. Sobel in memory of Verne Chelin . acknowledging Dr. Howard and Sheila Estelle Levy, acknowledging the Sharon and Michael Pupko, Einstoss in memory of Rose Einstoss . Weinberg Family in memory of commemorating the yahrtzeit of Cathy Surdin, Lawrence and Brooke Sheila Weinberg . Sarah Greenspan . Schiff, acknowledging Dr. Howard Library Books Einstoss in memory of Rose Einstoss . Men’s Club Scholarship Fund Helene and Bob Smagala and family, Ab and Phyllis Flatt, commemorating the Arthur and Carole Andrews, honouring acknowledging Dr. Howard and Sheila yahrtzeiten of Samuel Albert and Alex Orzy on his 90 th birthday. Einstoss in memory of Rose Einstoss . Nettie Albert . Donnie Friedman, with appreciation. Music Fund Kosher Food Bank Millie Pollock, commemorating the Dr. Stephen Abrams and Rosette Frances Ackerman, honouring Ira and yahrtzeit of Faye Tobenstein . Rutman, commemorating the yahrtzeit Miriam Walfish . Cara and Paul Resnick, honouring of Phil Abrams . th Sandra Appel and Jerry Shuman and Alex Orzy on his 90 birthday. Ab and Phyllis Flatt, honouring Ricky Mira and Naomi, wishing Barry Appel Dorothy and Stanley Tessis, honouring Zabitsky and Monty Kwinter . a Shanah Tovah . Ruth Hyman on becoming Kallat Torah . Ab and Phyllis Flatt, acknowledging Sandra Appel and Jerry Shuman and Little Minyan Fund Michael Weinberg in memory of Sheila Mira and Naomi, wishing Linda and Weinberg . Alan Cohen a Shanah Tovah . Harold and Carole Wolfe, wishing Roger and Rose Goldstein, honouring Sandra Appel and Jerry Shuman and Norman and Jackie Kahn a Happy Dr. Robert Varidi on the new arrival and Mira and Naomi, wishing Maureen and Sukkot. wishing him a Gmar Hatimah Tovah . ˙ Henry Molot a Shanah Tovah . Shirley Krem, acknowledging Bernard Staiman and family in memory of Shirley Staiman .

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Shirley Krem, honouring Cantor Simon Ana Moskovits, commemorating the Prayer Book (Siddur) Dedications - Daily and Aliza Spiro . yahrtzeiten of Arpad Moskovits and or Shabbat Berta Berger . Shirley Krem and family, wishing Margie Beth Tzedec Sisterhood, acknowledging Posluns and family a Shanah Tovah . Barbara Nemoy Leibel and Hart Nemoy Sylvia Singer in memory of Bernard Kott. and families, acknowledging the Sheila Lubotta, acknowledging Michael Harvey and Faggie Klein, acknowledging Alexandroff Family in memory of Weinberg and family in memory of Michael Weinberg and family in memory Harry Alexandroff . Sheila Weinberg . of Sheila Weinberg. Sherry and Arie Rogenstein and Carly, Gary and Marcie Mansfield, honouring Susan Laufer and Barry Greenberg, Matt, Lauren and Justin, wishing Blake Teichman . commemorating the yahrtzeit of Sheldon and Patti Rotman and family a Gary and Marcie Mansfield and family, William Laufer . Shanah Tovah . honouring Bob and Sandy Cohen on David and Shirley Promislow and family, th Sheldon and Patti Rotman, acknowledging their 50 anniversary. commemorating the yahrtzeit of Sam Gary Title in memory of Sheila Abe and Ella Rutman and family, Promislow . Weinberg . honouring Rabbi Baruch and Josette Shirley and David Promislow and family, Sheldon and Patti Rotman, honouring Frydman-Kohl on Amir’s marriage to commemorating they yahrtzeit of Norman and Sharon Bacal on the birth Amanda Schneider. Reva Gandler . of their first grandchild. Larry and Nina Wallach, honouring Alan and Lorraine Sandler, honouring Sheldon and Patti Rotman, honouring Rabbi Baruch and Josette Frydman-Kohl Lorne Hanick. on Amir’s marriage to Amanda Schneider . Eudice Goldberg on her new condo. Alan and Lorraine Sandler, honouring Sheldon and Patti Rotman and family, Albert Weinstein, commemorating the Paul Rothstein on becoming Hattan honouring Bob and Sandy Cohen on yahrtzeit of Harry Weinstein. Beresheit . ˙ their 50 th anniversary. Albert Weinstein and Margo Brown, Sylvia Singer and family, commemorating Irving and Jeanne Salit, honouring honouring Howard and Vardina Kaiman the memory of Bernard Kott. on their 35 th anniversary . Marsha Joseph on their granddaughter Leah’s Bat Mitzvah. Sylvia Singer and family, commemorating Lyon Wexler, honouring Noam Cotton . the yahrtzeiten of Jacob and Chaya Kott . Irving and Jeanne Salit, honouring Harold and Carole Wolfe, honouring Joel and Adrienne Slan and family, Norman and Sharon Bacal on the birth Ralph and Judy Shiff on their grandson Adam’s Bar Mitzvah . honouring Bob and Sandy Cohen on of their granddaughter Catherine their 50 th anniversary. Michelle Bacal . Irving and Jeanne Salit, honouring Ralph and Judy Shiff on their grandson Mel and Ruth Steinhart, commemorating Harold and Carole Wolfe, honouring the yahrtzeit of Rose Siegel . Gary and Marcie Mansfield on the birth Alex Max’s marriage . Howard and Lisa Winston and family, of their grandson. Ken, Clare and Noah Shapiro, wishing Patti and Sheldon Rotman and acknowledging Fern Reich-Simpson in Harold and Carole Wolfe, wishing memory of Helen Oelbaum Simpson . Cantor Simon and Aliza Spiro a family a Shanah Tovah. Happy Sukkot . Ken, Clare and Noah Shapiro, Reuben and Helene Dennis acknowledging Gary Title in memory Museum Fund Out-of-the-Cold Fund of Sheila Weinberg. Shirley, Rosalyn and Eliana Train, Lisa and Les Aaron and family, Rose Sobel, acknowledging Vera Gold in memory of Carl Gold . honouring Ruth Hyman on becoming acknowledging Catherine Weinberg in Kallat Torah . memory of Sheila Weinberg . Rose Sobel, commemorating the yahrtzeit of Anne Grimson . Evelyn Wolfe, commemorating the Ron Landsberg, commemorating the yahrtzeit of Milton Wolfe . yahrtzeit of Dr. Harry Jolley. Rose Sobel, honouring Rabbi Baruch Ellis, Vicci, Joel, Raquel and Levy and Josette Frydman-Kohl on Amir’s Victims of Terror Fund Macmull, wishing Patti and Sheldon marriage to Amanda Schneider. Moshe and Denise Chriqui, honouring Rotman and family a Shanah Tovah . Rose Sobel, honouring H enry Wolfond and Rochelle Reichert on the birth of Allan Phillips in appreciation and The Marans Family, wishing Patti and wishing him a Shanah Tovah . Sheldon Rotman a Shanah Tovah . their grandson. Stacey Spiegel, commemorating the The Zeldin Family, acknowledging Issy Anne and Mitch Max and family, wishing Polakow in memory of Susan Polakow . Rick and Jan Sutin a Shanah Tovah . memory of Jules (Julius) Spiegel . Mitch and Anne Max, honouring Sue Manley and Barbra Walters, honouring Torok on her 50 th birthday . Alex Orzy on his birthday . Honey and Irving Milstein, acknowledging Lyon Wexler, wishing Patti and Sheldon Prof. Arnold and Shoshana Ages and Rotman and family a Shanah Tovah . family in memory of Sharon Esther Ages (Goldberg) .

40 tributes Condolences and Memorial Plaques

Condolences The Congregation extends heartfelt condolences to the Jewish families of the late: Frances Axmith Bernard Kott Meditation Edward Brickman Sarah Meirovich with Michelle Katz Verne Chelin Annette Nesker Sidney Dick Anne Rogul Shabbat, December 14 Adele Faust Barbara June Rosenberg and February 1 Belle (Bobby) Feig Billie Samuels Isaac Graiewski Helen Simpson Classes held on the first Shabbat of every month, from Geraldine Hundert Arlene Stone 10:00 to 11:15 AM . For men and women, centred on Cynthia Israel Eve Wolfman texts from our tradition, eliciting response and deep Rose Katz listening—a doorway to enhanced prayer. Michelle Katz is an educator in English and Special “May the God of mercy sustain and strengthen them in Education. She provides workshops, retreats and their sorrow.” group classes in Jewish Meditation, Jewish Spiritual Memorial Plaques Direction and Torah yoga. Plaques in honour of the following individuals will be For more information, please contact Marlene Laba at installed in the Sanctuary: 416-781-3514 ext. 234 or [email protected]. Elias Gefen Jeffrey Myron Paul SPONSORED BY BETH TZEDEC MEN ’S CLUB Jean Mouckley Creed Oscar Schlenger Gluckstein Sheila Carol Weinberg Gerald Gringorten Marvin David Lipton

If you wish to honour the memory of a dear one, a fitting, traditional and dignified remembrance is through a memorial plaque and lamp. Each memorial plaque, bearing the name and yahrtzeit date, is mounted on a bronze tablet in the Sanctuary. The lamp is lit on the Shabbat of the week of the yahrtzeit, on the day of the yahrtzeit, and on the four festivals during the year when Yizkor is recited. To order a memorial plaque, contact Maya Vasserman at 416-781-3514 ext. 216 or [email protected].

41 In the Path of Abraham

Artwork by: Mark Podwal Join the second Toronto-based Jewish –Christian –Muslim encounter of the Holy Land March 4-13, 2014 Leaders: Judy Csillag, Rev. Dr. Karen Hamilton, Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl, Fr. Damian MacPherson and Imam Abdul Hai Patel 3 religions, 2 nations, 1 land Join us to: • Educate ourselves about the three faiths in the Holy Land; • Explore the complexity of political issues affecting Israelis and Palestinians; • Facilitate improved relationships in our communities in Canada

Visit places of Christian pilgrimage such as Mount of the Beatitudes and Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth; Jewish sites such as the Western Wall ( Kotel ) and Yad Vashem; Muslim sites such as Al Aqsa Mosque; Tomb of the Patriarchs. Spend time in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Hebron and the Etzion area with face-to-face meetings with Muslims, Christians and Jews who hold these places to be sacred. For further information, please contact Judy Csillag at [email protected]

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