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 111854 Joshua Nelson Flyer.indd 1 2015-02-20 1:45 PM 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
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