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Beth David B’nai Israel Beth Am
An Egalitarian Conservative Community
Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Shabbat Shalom
‫שבת שלום‬
April 18, 2015
29 Nisan, 5775
Mazal Tov to our Bat Mitzvah, Elia Gross!
Blessing of the New Month
Rosh Hodesh Iyar occurs on
Sunday, April 19 and Monday, April 20.
Shemini
hbhna
SERVICE TIMES
Parashah: 630
Haftarah: 1215
Evenings:
Friday.................................................... 6:00 PM
Friday Candle Lighting...........................7:45 PM
Shabbat Minha ......................................7:45 PM
Sunday................................................... 7:00 PM
Monday -Thursday................................ 7:00 PM
Mornings:
Shabbat . .............................................. 9:00 AM
Junior Congregation: Chapel............. 10:00 AM
Sunday ..................................................8:30 AM
Monday-Friday .........................7:00 & 8:00 AM
THIS WEEK AT BETH DAVID
Sky Zone Party (Grades 1-6)
Sunday April 19th at 12:00 PM
Seniors Exercise Class
Monday April 20th &
Thursday April 23rd at 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Yom Hazikaron with the Shinshinim
Monday April 20th at 7:30 PM
Sisterhood Craft Night
Tuesday April 21st at 8:00 PM
Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration
Thursday April 23rd at 6:00 PM
Sunday April 26th 10 AM
Town Hall Meeting
CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM
IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Rabbi Steven Wernick, CEO of USCJ
in Dialogue with Rabbi Philip Scheim
Where & how do we find meaning in our
busy modern lives? What is the role of
the Synagogue? Join the Rabbis as they
explore Conservative Judaism’s unique
approach to these important questions.
Refreshments will be served.
This issue of the Shabbat Shalom is sponsored by
Sharon & Ken Fuller
in honour of the birth of their grandson,
Jordan Michael, son of Ofra & Jason Fuller.
This issue of the Shabbat Shalom is sponsored by
Lawford & Frances Harris
in honour of their
64th Wedding Anniversary.
Upcoming Events
THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS
Kiddush Sponsor
Reyhaneh & Michael Gross
Seudah Shlishyt Sponsor
Sunday April 26, 2015
1:30 PM
Ganz Social Hall
Anne Balaban presents: “Redefining Aging”
Harvey Bitterman
Members: $7.00
Non-members: $10.00
Enhanced Breakfast Sponsors
RSVP to Rose Haspel at 905 764 8141 by April 20, 2015
Hersh & Risa Tencer
Morry & Roslyn Lewis
Theatre Trips
Elaine & Alfie Lightstone and
Tuesday June 23
“Sweet Charity” – Shaw Festival
Mark & Pearl Gryfe
Wednesday September 2 “The Sound of Music” – Stratford Festival
The Risenman Family
Tickets (including bus): Club Chaverut or Sisterhood Members $90
Breakfast Sponsors
Non-Members
$95
Esther Meisels
Contact: Ruth Shapiro 905-771-1893
Joyce Sherman, Carol Bowman and
Gloria Bernholtz
Judy Steiner & Gadi Mayman
Freda Brodbaker
Beth David Baseball Join the Beth David Baseball team as we
Sam & Belle Feldman
compete in the Toronto Intra-Synagogue Softball League. This is an official 3 pitch Softball league that is open to all synagogue members over 18 years of age . Games are held Thank you to this week’s sponsors!
on Sunday mornings from 9AM to 11:30AM in the "905" area code beginning in May and What a beautiful way to commemorate
ending in September with the exciting playoffs. For further information, please contact a Yahrzeit, Birthday, Anniversary or any other
special occasion in your family’s life.
John Guterman, Beth David Team Captain/Manager [email protected].
Club Chaverut
Brotherhood
TORONTO BLUE JAYS v HOUSTON ASTRO
Sunday June 7, 2015 - Rogers Centre 1 PM
Cost: • $14.00 per person (special reduced price)
• Level 5 (close to home plate - an excellent view of game)
• Transportation NOT included – meet at the stadium
Tickets have been selling fast but we have some still available. We have sold out
in the past few years so please contact us so you are not disappointed
Please reserve your tickets by calling: Peter Reynolds (416) 630-1795 or
Richard Long (416) 209-9216
Sisterhood
Craft group- next meetings 8 PM - April 21st & May 19th - Willing to
teach knitting, crocheting, needlepoint & embroidery skills. Contact Noreen
Kasman - 905-881-2164 or [email protected]
Donations of worsted weight yarn or funds always welcome.
The Membership Committee's BOOK CLUB
Date: Monday, May 4, 7:30 PM
* Please provide your own copy of the book
Place: Beth David’s Boardroom
The Girl on the Train, by: Paula Hawkins
A debut psychological thriller that will forever change the way you
look at other people's lives.
Free! Limited number of participants!
RSVP at www.bethdavid.com
Looking for an exciting and engaging Jewish
education for your kids?
Call: (416) 633-5500 ext. 23
Beth David Hebrew School
email: [email protected]
ü Small classes, maximum 10 students
ü Personal attention based on the individual level
ü Hebrew language skills and Judaic content
ü Dynamic and experienced teachers
ü Unique component offered by young Israeli emissaries
When: Mondays: 5:00 – 7:30 PM – **Dinner included!**
Ages: Grades 1 through 7
Where: Beth David Synagogue,
55 Yeomans Road, Toronto.
FREE EXERCISE AND
FALLS PREVENTION
CLASSES FOR SENIORS
AT BETH DAVID
Classes will take place every
Monday and Thursday afternoon
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
All participants must be 65+
Register online at www.bethdavid.com
or call 416-633-5500 ext. 0
Frank Abrams
Jeannette Berger
Joseph Better
Simon Bisgould
Frances Bitterman
Ruchalle Brodbaker
Macey Cadesky
Nathan Cohen
James Cozman
Elemer Deri
Molly Diamond
Frank Ekstein
Nathan Epstein
Louis Feldman
Sidney Fisher
Philip Franklin
Rose Fried
Shirley Gayne
Max Gold
Rochelle Gould
Miriam Greenblatt
Felice Gropper
Miriam Grose
Bernard Grossman
Sandra Gryfe Solomon
Rose Gula
Harry Gurza
Edward Janeway
Freda Kahn
Moishe Katz
Gabriel Klein
Janet Korn
Anne Kurtzer
William Lee
Helen Levitt-Roth
Yahrzeits commemorated this week:
Our Annual Brotherhood visit with the Blue Jays
Edward Lexchin
Irwin Lightman
Goldie Molly Lightstone
Ann Sylvia Lockett
Sol Marshall
Molly Mechlovics
Solomon Meisels
Issie Noble
Dorothy Novak
Clara Pearl
Elliot Pearl
Abraham Polsky
Dora Posesorski
Molly Prenick
Izzy Raibmon
Rose Reinsilber
Frederick Rezek
Cecil Risman
Otto Schneid
Louis Sherman
Yenta Sigal
Violet Silverman
Maurice Silverstein
Max Slobodsky
Sonia Helen Slobodsky
Rubin Tencer
Gertrude Tepperman
Nessa Tobis
Sima Waisglass
Alter Weisbloom
Gilda Winebaum
Joseph Winebaum
Victor Witkin
Thelma Young
Sara Zeller
Adult Education
SHABBAT SIDRA
LUNCHEON
Saturday May 9th:
Following morning
Sunday April 26, 7 :30 p.m.
Jewish Rock Stars with
Cantor Eyal Bitton who takes a
wild look at some legendary and
outrageous Jewish rock stars
including Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond,
Gene Simmons, David Lee Roth,
Bette Midler, and others. What
makes them great? What makes
them outrageous? And how
Jewish are they? You don’t have to
be a fan of Rock ‘n’ roll to enjoy this
program.
Eyal Bitton is currently the Cantor of
Hamilton’s Beth Jacob Synagogue.
services. Michael
Rubin will lead
a discussion of
Emor and the
accompanying
Haftarah.
Advanced
registration for
luncheon required:
$10.00
by Tuesday May 5th.
Register online at
www.bethdavid.
com or
call Beth David
at 416-633-5500
or e-mail info@
bethdavid.com
Youth/Families
International day of Jewish Youth Service
Sunday
April 19, 2015
with Rabbi Edward Goldfarb
MONDAYS: This course is comprised
of 6 classes, led by Rabbi Edward Goldfarb, devoted to the study of Yiddish lite rature and
language. Beginners are welcome.
Classes will meet in the Boardroom.
Next Class Monday April 20th.
10 - 11 AM
Admission free. Open to all
Lecture: May 3, 2015 7:30 PM
At Beth David B’nai Israel Beth Am
Dr. Avivah Zornberg will speak on: The Book of Ruth
'And I am a Stranger:'
Becoming Ruth
Ruth is a stranger in more senses than
one. Who is this unknown woman who is
destined to become mother of royalty?
What is the process by which she finds
her way into a foreign and unwelcoming culture and religious tradition? How
does destiny come about?
Preschool Shabbat
Pray ‘n Play with Hailey
For 1-5 year olds - In the Library
Shabbat Morning
10AM-12PM
Upcoming
Date:
April 18th
Shabbat themed stories, songs, snacks & activities all geared to teach our
youngest congregants to love Shabbat! Bring your children & grandchildren!
Junior
Congregation
with Sharon
Ages 6-12
Downstairs
Chapel
Shabbat
Morning
10 AM-12 PM
Yummy
nut free
snacks
will be served.
BETH DAVID
Beth David Synagogue Presents
participate • learn • grow
Yom Yerushalayim
Concert
Featuring
The King of Kosher Gospel
Joshua
Nelson
& Friends
May 17, 2015 • 8 PM
With
Lisa Sonshine
Marshall Loomer
Rebecca Finkelstein
Two Moishes
Michael Rubin & Marshall Loomer
Gal Fuchs
Also, featuring
The Nafshi Band
Alan Direnfeld Drums, Arnold Davidson Bass, Jeff Weisbrot keyboard, Martin Loomer Guitar.
General Admission 50.00
Premium Admission 100.00
Buy tickets by calling:
416-633-5500 ext. 0 or at www.bethdavid.com
Beth David • 55 Yeomans Road, Toronto ON
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Best of Israel 2015
Led by Rabbi Philip Scheim
Beth David Grand Tour and
Community Mission
June 29 – July 9, 2015
No one belongs here
more than us
Information Meeting
Monday April 20th 7:30 PM
Dear Members,
When calling the office for your various Synagogue activities and
needs, please note the extensions listed below for our office staff.
This will help make your office experience more efficient.
Cari Kozierok Bahar (ext. 22),
Robyn Zajac-Cooper (ext. 35), Jeev Logan (ext. 27),
Helene Jacobs (ext.28), Faye Major (ext. 0),
Simmi Toby (ext. 24), Thanuja Perera (ext. 25)
Philip S. Scheim - Rabbi | Marshall Loomer - Cantor | Michael Rubin - Ritual Director
Cari Kozierok Bahar - Executive Director
David Bienstock - President
Andy Pascoe - Vice President, Finance and Administration
Madeleine Sarick -Vice President, Programming and Ritual
Steven Risenman - Vice President, House and Property
Karen Bernstein - Secretary
Jerry Paskowitz - Treasurer
Ettie Schimmer - Past President
Steven Risenman - Brotherhood President
Lisa Levine - Sisterhood President
Barry Levine - Chairman of the Board