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Shabbat Pareshat Ki Tisa
March 6, 2015
From the Desk of the Rav
KOSHER ENTHUSIASM
In the last few Parshiot the construction of the Mishkan
is described in detail. Commentators note that this
structure built by the nation of Israel brought about an
atonement for the sin of the golden calf.
When Moshe encounters the nation worshiping the
pagan image, the Torah notes that he saw "the calf and
the dances.” What disturbed Moshe was not just the
actual Avoda Zara, but also the enthusiasm shown by the worshipers.
Mistakes perhaps can be fixed. However, when fervor is infused into a
misdeed, the path to uproot the flaw is far more challenging.
Atonement was indeed achieved when the nation donated to the
Mishkan with zeal. The givers were not coerced into giving but, rather,
did it whole hardheartedly.
There was even a need to announce that enough was given, and that
people should stop bringing donations.
15 Adar 5775
Z’manei Tefillah
Friday March 6, 2015
Candlelighting ........................................................... 5:54 p.m.
Mincha ....................................................................... 5:55 p.m.
Saturday, March 7, 2015 Ki Tisa
Shacharit ........................................................... 7:30, 8:45 a.m.
Latest Shema .............................................................. 9:36 a.m.
Daf Yomi ..................................................................... 5:05 p.m.
Mincha ....................................................................... 5:50 p.m.
Motzei Shabbat .......................................................... 6:59 p.m.
Sunday-Friday, March 8-13, 2015
Earliest Talis & Tefillin, Sunday-Friday .................6:43-6:35 a.m.
Shacharit, Sunday,................................................... 7:00, 8:00 a.m.
Shacharit, Monday, Thursday ............................ 6:45, 7:10 a.m.
Shacharit, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday .............. 7:00, 7:20 a.m.
Mincha/Maariv, Sunday- Thursday ............................. 7:10 p.m.
Friday, March 13, 2015
Candlelighting ............................................................ 7:03 p.m.
Mincha ....................................................................... 7:00 p.m.
Thus the eagerness of the Mishkan atoned for the sin of the enthusiasm
of the golden calf.
B’nai Torah Shiurim
Shabbat Shalom
Yirmiya Milevsky
Halacha Corner
On Erev Pesach we do not eat Matzah. However this practice only
applies to a Matzah that can be used for the Seder Night. Thus a
cooked Matzah, or a Matzahball (a.k.a Knaydel) can be eaten on Erev
Pesach..
PESACH CLASSES
"FINDING PESACH EQUILIBRIUM"
Wednesday March 18, at 8:00 P.M.
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SHABBAT HAGADOL DRASHA
"A Telzer View of Freedom"
March 28, at 6:15 P.M.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS ON SUNDAY.
Set Clocks AHEAD one hour.
Weekday Daf Yomi, Nir Lifshitz
Sunday @ 7:00 a.m., Beit Midrash
Monday-Friday @ 6:00 a.m., Beit Midrash
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Pareshat HaShavua - Rabbi Milevsky
Men & Women, Tuesdays @ 11:15 a.m., Beit Midrash
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Navi – Habakuk. - Rabbi Gemara
Men & Women, Tuesdays @ 8:00 p.m., Beit Midrash
<<>>
Minchas Chinuch, - Rabbi Hochman
Men, Tuesdays @ 8:00 p.m., Library
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Chumash & Rashi - Yitzchak Deutsch
Men, Tuesdays @ 8:00p.m., Beit Midrash
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Gemarah In depth - Rabbi Milevsky
Analysis of the text and context of the treatises
Yoma
Will not meet this week
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Congregation B’nai Torah 465 Patricia Avenue Toronto, Ontario M2R 2N1 tel/fax 416.226.3700
HaRav Yirmiya Milevsky, Mara D’Atra
Paul Forman, President
[email protected]
www.bnaitorah.ca
B’nai Torah Weekly Bulletin
Pareshat Ki Tisa
Synagogue Notes
Lifecycle
Nachas Notes
 Congratulations to Dr. Judith Shamian, who will receive the
Jerusalem College of Technology Award of Merit, at a gala dinner, to
be held on Thursday, March 12, 2014, in Toronto.
We Thank Our Sponsors
The Foyer Kiddush this week is sponsored by:
 Mordecai and Pessy Weitzner to commemorate the Yahrzeit of
Pessy's father, Moishe Yechiel Rosen, z"l.
 Haim and Mireille Moussadji to commemorate the Yahrzeit of Haim's
father Yaacov ben Haim, z”l, and his brother Sion ben Yaacov, z”l,
and Mireille’s mother Mazal Bat Gracia, z”l.
 George and Dorothy Goldman to commemorate the Yahrzeit of
George’s mother, Rose Goldman, z”l.
 Sylvia Slomovits and Leah Roth to commemorate the Yahrzeit of of
their husband and father, Leo Slomovits, Chananya Yom Tov Lipa
ben Eliezer, z”l.
Seudah Shlisheet this week is being sponsored by:
 George and Florence Weinberger to commemorate the 20th Yahrzeit
of Florence’s father, Yitzchak ben Yechezkel Day, z"l.
An exciting programme is starting after Pesach in Thornhill for senior
women in north Toronto. This midday programme will include lecture
and/or entertainment and light refreshments. Rides can be arranged.
No charge. Greeters and drivers are needed.
If you, or anyone you know, would benefit from this programme, or
if you would like to volunteer, please contact Bea Rosenfield, 416-7330727, or Ruth Cymerman, 416-661-4822.
Mishloach Manot Fundraiser
To all the members of Bnai Torah who supported this worthwhile
project a big thank you. Most of the funds raised will be used to
ease the financial stress that Pesach can bring to some families in
our community. A donation will be made to a charity in Israel and a
contribution to Bnei Akiva Toronto for their part in this project.
To all the people who made it happen a hearty Yasher Koach and
thank you for your time and effort.
Proxy Notice.
Please find attached a Proxy Notice to be used for the General
Membership Meeting in April to approve the proposed changes to
the constitution. If you are unable to attend the meeting, the proxy
notice will be used on your behalf. The meeting attendance
requirements for changes to the constitution are onerous and only
through the use of proxies will be able to meet those requirements.
Only a few proxies have been received. It is important that every
member’s vote is counted.
We ask you to sign the proxy and return it to the Shul office as
soon as possible.
Chai Lifeline Concert.
Chai Lifeline is offering B’nai Torah members a special 10% off
discount on their upcoming concert on Monday, March 16, at Roy
Thompson Hall.
For additional concert information, please see our Shul bulletin
boards. In order to receive our discount, use the coupon code”
bnaitorah.
Kaylim Mikvah 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, other times by appointment with the Shammos, Joe Epstein. Kaylim Mikvah is not available Erev
Shabbos or Yom Tov. Ladies’ Mikvah. Friday nights and Yom Tov nights, by appointment. Call Hanna Katz by Wednesday at 416.225.6483. Sisterhood Donations,
Elaine Tanenzapf, [email protected] or call 416.665.2182; Tree of Life, Dedications, Memorial Plaques, Howard Kurlandski, [email protected] us at our
Donations page at www.bnaitorah.ca
Congregation B’nai Torah 465 Patricia Avenue Toronto, Ontario M2R 2N1 tel/fax 416.226.3700
HaRav Yirmiya Milevsky, Mara D’Atra
Paul Forman, President
[email protected]
www.bnaitorah.ca
Member Proxy Vote
To:
Congregation B’nai Torah, a corporation without Share Capital in the Province of Ontario
located in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, Canada.
I,
, (the ‘Nominor’) a member in good standing at
Congregation B’nai Torah hereby appoint, George Weinberger Secretary of
Congregation B’nai Torah, to attend and act at the Special General Membership meeting
to be held on or before June 1, 2015 to the same extent and with the same power as if
the Nominor were present at the same meeting or at such adjournment or
adjournments of that meeting.
The agenda on this Special General Membership meeting will be to approve proposed
changes to the Constitution of Congregation B’nai Torah, such changes that were
approved by the Executive and the Board of Governors and were distributed to and
discussed with the membership at sundry Parlour meetings beginning in November
2014.
I understand that I can withdraw this Member Proxy Vote by advising the Congregation
in writing 5 days prior to the meeting or by attending the Special General Membership
meeting in person.
Signed by
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