Shabbat Pareshat Tzav - Shabbat HaGadol March 28, 2015 From the Desk of the Rav OFFERING OF EXCITEMENT In Pareshat Tzav the Torah teaches that when a Kohen is inaugurated he is to bring a special offering of fine flour. The Torah adds that the Kohen Gadol is to bring this offering every single day of his tenure. It is natural for a Kohen to feel elated on the first day of a service in the Beit HaMikdash. Thus, the Torah wants his emotions of delight and appreciation to be expressed with this special offering. However, the Kohen Gadol must be a person who is able to feel excited on a daily basis, even if that which he is doing is performed day in and day out. Therefore, the daily offering of the Kohen Gadol is the exact same one, as any Kohen would bring on day-one-of-the-job. Shabbat Shalom, Yirmiya Milevsky Halacha Corner On Thursday night after Bedikat Chametz one is required to nullify the Chametz. The nullification (Bitul) must be said in a language that is understood by the nullifier. The tradition is to nullify the Chametz again during the day and to include in the day time nullification known Chametz as well. MECHIRAT CHAMETZ Rabbi Milevsky will be available for Mechirat Chametz in his office on Sunday from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and from Sunday until Wednesday after Maariv. 7 Nisan 5775 Z’manei Tefillah Friday March 27, 2015 Candlelighting ........................................................... 7:20 p.m. Mincha ....................................................................... 7:10 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015 Pareshat Tzav - Shabbat HaGadol Shacharit ........................................................... 7:30, 8:45 a.m. Latest Shema ............................................................ 10:15 a.m. Daf Yomi ..................................................................... 5:25 p.m. Shabbat Hagadol Drasha ............................................ 6:15 p.m. Mincha ....................................................................... 7:15 p.m. Motzei Shabbat .......................................................... 8:25 p.m. Sunday-Friday, March 29-April 3, 2015 Earliest Talis & Tefillin, Sunday-Friday .................6:06-5:57 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 ............................. 7:35 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2015 Erev Pesach, Taanit Bechorim Shacharit, Siyyum after each Minyan................. 7:00, 7:20 a.m. Latest time for Eating Chometz ................................ 11:12 a.m. Latest time for Burning Chometz ............................. 12:17 p.m. Chatzot HaYom (Mid-Day) ......................................... 1:21 p.m. Candlelighting ............................................................ 7:28 p.m. Mincha ....................................................................... 7:30 p.m. Maariv ........................................................................ 7:55 p.m. B’nai Torah Shiurim Weekday Daf Yomi, Nir Lifshitz Sunday @ 7:00 a.m., Beit Midrash Monday-Friday @ 6:00 a.m., Beit Midrash <<>> Pareshat HaShavua - Rabbi Milevsky Will resume April 14. <<>> Navi – Tsefanyah - Rabbi Gemara Will resume April 14. <<>> Minchas Chinuch, - Rabbi Hochman Men, Tuesdays @ 8:00 p.m., Library <<>> SHABBAT HAGADOL DRASHA "A Telzer View of Freedom" March 28, at 6:15 P.M. In the Main Sanctuary Chumash & Rashi - Yitzchak Deutsch Men, Tuesdays @ 8:00p.m., Beit Midrash <<>> Gemarah In depth - Rabbi Milevsky Analysis of the text and context of the treatises Yoma Will resume April 16. <<>> 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 Lifecycle Celebrations  Mazal Tov to Joe and Netta Epstein on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary.  Mazal Tov to Perry and Andrea Rush on the engagement of their son Raffi to Lauren Gordon, daughter of Joanne and Ian Gordon of Thornhill. Mazel Tov to the grandparents, Rena and Ron Rush, and Sheila and Irving Friedman.  Mazal Tov to Susan and Zev Shainhouse on the engagement of Susan’s sister, Hyla Reichmann to Rabbi Doctor Yaakov Yellin, of LA. Beruchim Haba’im  The congregation extends a warm welcome to Allan Alter who has recently moved into our neighborhood. Nichum Aveylim  Sincere condolences to our former member, David Liebmann, on the loss of his mother, Helene Sigal, z”l. Shiva will be at 3636 Bathurst St. Apt.1508, from 3-7 PM. Shiva ends on Thursday morning. We Thank Our Sponsors The Foyer Kiddush this week is sponsored by:  Mordecai and Pessy Weitzner to commemorate the Yahrzeit of Mordecai’s brother, Shalom ben David, z”l.  Symee and Avi Citron to commemorate the Yahrzeit of Symee’s father, Harry Guest, Zvi Hersh ben Yitzchak, z”l.  Rita and Meir Weinberger to commemorate the Yahrzeit of Rita’s father, Shimon ben Shmuel, z”l. Seudah Shlisheet this week is being sponsored by:  Arthur and Agi Dunec to commemorate the Yahrzeit of Arthur’s mother Fira Dunec, Esther bat Avraham Ha-Kohen, z"l. Pareshat Tzav - Shabbat HaGadol Synagogue Notes Constitution. The complete revised constitution can now be viewed on the Bnai Torah website. Early Friday Night Minyan. Early Friday Night Mincha Davening will commence after Pesach. Stay tuned for details. Outstanding Balances. Many members now have outstanding balances. If you have an outstanding balance, please assist the Shul and our cash flow by clearing up your balance. Call the Shul office and authorize payments with your credit card or send in cheques. Post-dated payments are welcome. New Program for Senior Women 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 Ruth Cymerman, 416661-4822. Navi Shiur. After Pesach the Navi shiur will be commencing a new Sefer, Tsefanyah, and everyone is invited to join this most interesting class. Pesach Notes Yizkor Donations. On the last day of Pesach, the shul will once again be conducting its Yizkor Appeal We hope that members will think of the shul at this time. Pledges can be emailed to the shul, or you can drop off your donation. As always, pledges can be paid by cheque or credit card. Maot Chittim. The Bnai Torah Tzedakah Fund is now collecting donations for the mitzvah of Maot Chittim. There are many who need help to be able to make Pesach. Donations may be given to Paul Forman, David Zobin, Rabbi Milevsky and to the Shul Office, JRCC Community Sedarim JRCC will be having their annual Pesach Sedarim in the Sam Ferman hall. If anyone is interested in participating in the Seder, please contact the Shul office as soon as possible. Biur Chametz. The annual Burning of Chametz will take place on Friday, April 3, 2014, from 8:30 to 11:30 in the Bnai Torah parking lot. An honorarium of $10 to Louis Klein is appreciated. Please do not leave garbage in the shul parking lot, or in the shul garbage bin, after the completion of the Biur Chametz. UPCOMING ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS Kabbalat Hatorah - Accepting the Torah Four part series will be led by our member Rabbi Ben Hecht, Founding Director of Nishma Titles, dates and times TBA <<>> Myths and Stereotypes about Domestic Abuse in the Jewish Community What do we do? What services are offered to the community? How do you recognize Domestic Abuse? Program will be led by Penny Krowitz CAE, Executive Director of Act to End Violence against Women. Date and time TBA 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 The items on the following list may be used for Passover without any Kosher for Passover supervision. Please note that this list is only reliable for Passover 2015. ALCOHOL -Any isopropyl alcohol may be used for external use. ALUMINUM FOIL PRODUCTS -All disposable foil products AMMONIA - All BAKING SODA - All BLEACH -All BLUSH/ROUGE, Powdered -All COCOA –Any North American produced 100% pure. Coconut -Unflavored, unsweetened need a hechsher for Pesach shredded coconut does not COFFEE instant - Reg. Unflavored; Folgers, Taster's Choice DENTAL FLOSS -Any unflavored may be used. DEODORANTS/ANTIPERSPIRANTS -All powder and solid stick powder. DETERGENTS -All DISHWASHING SOAP -All FRUIT, FROZEN All unsweetened additive free, whole or sliced without syrup, citric acid or ascorbic acid. GLOVES, RUBBER (Latex) without inner powder coating HYDROGEN PEROXIDE –All INFANT FORMULA — Isomil, Similac, Enfamil (using separate utensils due to kitniyos) JUICES, FROZEN -Any 100% pure Orange, no sweeteners, additives, preservatives or enrichments. JUICES, LEMON OR LIME- Realemon, ReaLime Juice LACTAID MILK- may be used on Pesach if purchased BEFORE Pesach. MINERAL OIL- All NUTS - Raw Whole, Chopped, or Ground Nuts without added preservatives, or other additives such as BHT or BHA. Note: Pecans ,Midget Pecans and Pecan Pieces require a reliable KFP certification. OLIVE OIL-100% pure extra virgin olive oil (unflavored) does not need a hechsher for Pesach Raisins DEL MONTE, DOLE SALT-non iodized, without dextrose or polysorbates SUGAR - GRANULATED, CANE - all pure (no dextrose added) TEA - INSTANT- Nestea Unflavored, Regular and Decaf TEA BAGS –Lipton reg. & decaffeinated. TOOTHPASTE-Colgate All pill medication that one swallows is permitted. All varieties of body soaps, shampoos and stick deodorants are permitted for use on Pesach regardless of its ingredients. All types of ointments, creams, nail polish, hand lotions, eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara, blush, foot and face powders, and ink and paint may be used regardless of its ingredients. Colognes, perfumes, hairspray, shaving lotions and deodorants that have restorable denatured alcohol should not be used. This only applies to products in a pure liquid state.