Beth Sholom Synagogue proudly announces the celebration of their 63rd Annual Humanitarian Award Dinner This Year’s Honoured Recipient The Honourable Jason Kenney PC, MP Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism Thursday, October 23, 2014 Cocktails 6:00 pm | Dinner 7:00 pm Individual Seats $360 | Corporate Tables of 10: $3,600 Call (416) 783-6103 for individual or table reservations A tax deductible receipt for the appropriate amount will be issued. Youth Events Saturday, October 25th 1:00 pm Sunday, October 26th 12:00 pm Noah’s Ark Animal Extravaganza Kids 5-13 years old are invited to join Becky and the ShinShinim from 1-3pm, for a Shabbat Hangout you will never forget! After learning all about Noah’s Ark you will get a chance to interact with real animals from WHIMZ … Don’t miss out! Email [email protected], call 416.783.6103 ext 231 or visit www.bethsholom.net to reserve your spot! PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A DROP-OFF PROGRAM, YOU MUST RSVP. The Amazing Race Beth Sholom Edition Children ages 6-13 are invited to take part in a thrilling scavenger hunt around the Cedarvale area. Each group must complete fun and exciting challenges in order to win the big prize! Lunch with the ShinShinim to follow. Email [email protected], call 416.783.6103 ext 231 or visit www.bethsholom.net to reserve your spot! PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A DROP-OFF PROGRAM, YOU MUST RSVP. "LIKE" Beth Sholom on Facebook! Check out our Facebook page for the latest updates about BSS Youth activities happening at the shul. With reverence we remember these lives on the approaching anniversary of their passing Arthur Black Jean Bornstein Regina Bronfman Gertrude Casselman Lily Chapnick Philip Clarfield Samuel Cooper George Davies Hymie Doctorow David Elkind Arthur Freeman Nachman Goldfarb Evelyn Gollin Murray Gottlieb Annie Hershorn Molly Hoffman Esther Katz Maurice Kerbel Fred Lepofsky Albert Lerech Nathan Levitin Louis Lunsky Lillian Dozar Harry Pencer Harry Posner Adam Rottman Roy Rubinoff Allan Saltsman Morris Schwartz Anna Seigler Max Seigler Charles Sherkin Joe Sherkin Rosie Silver Michael Silverman Edith Snow Elie Solomon Benny Stark Yetta Ungerman Marvin Urbas Eadis Vaughan Percy Walton Bea Weinstock Have you been Screened? Sunday, November 2, 2014: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Mount Sinai Hospital — 600 University Avenue, Toronto Ambulatory Blood Lab located on the 4th floor (please use the escalator) Mount Sinai Hospital, a leader in genetic testing, is offering free screening to test for seven genetic disorders that occur more frequently in people of Ashkenazi Jewish descent. All Ashkenazi women and men, 18+ are encouraged to get tested to determine if you are a carrier of one of these genetic conditions. For more information about the seven genetic disorders visit www.whatsinyourgenes.com *Please bring a valid OHIP Card the contact information of your primary health-care provider. Kindly note our clergy are available to visit any congregant upon request. You may contact them directly at [email protected] or [email protected] or call Rivy at 416.783.6103. WEEKLY Saturday, October 18, 2014 • 24 Tishrei 5775 SHABBAT BERESHIT SHABBAT MEVARCHIM Torah Page: 2 | Haftarah Page: 21 Haftarah: Skylar Palachi RABBI’S SHABBAT MESSAGE When G-d began to create heaven and earth—the earth being unformed and void, with darkness over the surface of the deep and a wind from G-d sweeping over the water—G-d said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. G-d saw that the light was good, and G-d separated the light from the darkness. G-d called the light Day, and the darkness He called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, a first day.” Perhaps the most well known part of all Biblical literature is the very first part of the Torah, of the Bible. What is remarkable is that from all its doesn’t say is all that it actually ends up saying. Nowhere here does it tell us when, or how, or even why (although we are free to draw our own thoughts and ideas as we wish – the rabbis of Jewish tradition filled books with their ideas). So, let us turn to our great commentator, the indomitable Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki (aka RaShi) from the 11th century to see what he takes from this beginning of beginnings: “…the entire earth belongs to the Holy One, blessed be He…” RaShi is taking from this start to the Torah, as to why we are even told of the story of creation itself, is to remind us that we are not owners of this earth. We are custodians, and caretakers, we assume power but the power we have is finite, while the earth is a testament to the Creator. Ultimately, Rashi is teaching us that a humble heart is a healthy heart – we hold to what we have, but we are asked to be mindful that our grip is a short one. Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich This week’s Shabbat Brochure is sponsored by Gertrude Kerbel and Family in memory of the yahrzeit of her husband, Maurice Kerbelz’’l Use of cellphones and other electronic devices is prohibited on Shabbat and holidays. Eli Palachi and Robin Kauder Palachi on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Skylar Eden. Proud grandparents are Ron Kauder, Laura Kauder Wolloch, Vardi Wolloch, and Moshe & Hedva Palachi. Fondly remembered are Sam & Sara Kauder, Ellie & Shirley Lafler, Eliyahu & Sara Palachi, and Israel & Sara Milbauer. UPCOMING PROGRAMS Sunday, Unsung Heroes October 26th, Join the Minyanaires for morning minyan, Following breakfast and programme honouring our very Services z’’l own Oscar Grubert and Barry Fleisher for their commitment to supporting daily minyan. Reservations required. Contact Rivy at 416.783.6103 ext 228 or register online at www.bethsholom.net. The congregation is invited for a Kiddush in Kiddush Lobby following services sponsored by the Kauder/Palachi families in honour of their simcha. Guests of the Kauder/Palachi families are invited for lunch in the Banquet Hall immediately following services. Wednesday, October 29th at 9:30 am Jewish Java Join Rabbi Flanzraich for the first installment of Jewish Java for coffee, bagels, and Torah study. Wednesday, October 29th at 12:00 pm Chai Society Join Chai Society for a delicious lunch and our special guest speaker Vivian Felson as she gives a presentation on the Jews of Japan. Cost $10. Please contact Rivy at 416-783.6103 ext 228. Wednesday, Lunch N’ Learn October 29th Join Rabbi Flanzraich at the offices of 12:00 pm Brookfield Financial (181 Bay Street, Suite 260) Prayer for Canada: Laura Kauder Wolloch Prayer for Israel: Hedva Palachi Prayer for Peace: Robin Kauder Palachi Prayer for Women in Israel: Sierra Palachi for lunch and an engaging study session No charge, registration required. Please contact Rivy at 416-783-6103 ext 228 or visit www.bethsholom.net to register. Thursday, Living the Life of Jewish Meditation October 30th with Rabbi Yoel Glick 7:30 pm Join us as out special guest speaker Rabbi Yoel MORNING SERVICES Saturday Sunday Monday - Friday EVENING SERVICES 8:45 am Saturday 8:30 am Shabbat concludes 7:30 am Sunday - Thursday Friday 6:15 7:15 6:00 6:15 pm pm pm pm Candle Lighting Friday, October 24th at 6:03 pm For more information or to register for any of our programs contact the Synagogue Office at 416.783.6103. Wednesday, Jewish Java October 22nd Join Rabbi Flanzraich for the first installment of Jewish at 9:30 am Java for coffee, bagels, and Torah study. Wednesdays: Starting October 22nd 7:00 pm Rabbi Moscowitz and Rabbi Flanzraich Adult Torah Study Jewish Thought, Jewish Thinkers. Explore the uniqueness of Jewish thought in this yearlong adult Torah study course. No charge. Contact Rivy for more information at 416.783.6103 ext 228. Glick speaks on “Living the Life of Jewish Meditation”. Meditation is more than a daily spiritual practice; it is a whole way of life. This talk outlines the fundamental principles of the meditative life. It looks at how we can use meditation as a spiritual tool to transform our lives. Sunday, Meditation Class with Rabbi Yoel Glick November 2nd An afternoon of teaching and meditation. 2:00 pm Registration required, Please contact [email protected] to register.