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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 25 2015
6 Iyar, 5775
Mazal Tov to our Bar Mitzvah, Ethan Glickman!
Tazri’a-Metzora
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Parashah
649
Haftarah
676
SERVICE TIMES
Evenings:
Friday.................................................... 6:00 PM
Friday Candle Lighting...........................7:53 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
CN Tower Climb
Sunday April 26th at 6:00 AM
Town Hall Meeting –
Rabbi Wernick and Rabbi Scheim
Sunday April 26th at 10:00 AM
Club Chaverut –
Redefining Age with Anne Balaban
Sunday April 26th 1:30 PM
Adult Education – Jewish Rock Stars
Sunday April 26th at 7:30 PM
Seniors Exercise Class
Monday April 27th & Thursday April 30th
at 1:00 PM – 2:00 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.
DID YOU KNOW?
That there are emergency
ramps outside 2 doors of the
synagogue; one is off of the
sanctuary through the exit
doors next to the Rabbi &
the other one is through the
exit door at the far end of
the Ganz Family Social Hall
next to the kitchen.
THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS
Upcoming Events
Kiddush Sponsor
Jennifer & Robert Glickman
Club Chaverut
1:30 PM
Ganz Family Social Hall
Anne Balaban presents: “Redefining Aging”
Members: $7
Non-members: $10
Sunday, May 31, 2015 1:30 p.m. Ganz Family Social Hall
Michael Kinkis and Rachel - "A Musical Salute to the State of Israel"
Members: $7
Breakfast Sponsors
Norm Solomon and Stan Solomon
Allan & Lorraine Sheps
Jennifer & Robert Glickman
Non-members: $10
RSVP to Rose Haspel at 905 764 8141 by May 25, 2015
Theatre Trips
Contact: Ruth Shapiro 905-771-1893
Tuesday June 23
“Sweet Charity” – Shaw Festival
Wednesday September 2 “The Sound of Music” – Stratford Festival
Tickets (including bus): Club Chaverut or Sisterhood Members $90
Non-Members
$95
Brotherhood
Beth David Baseball Join the Beth David Baseball team as we
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
on Sunday mornings from 9AM to 11:30AM in the "905" area code beginning in May and
ending in September with the exciting playoffs. For further information, please contact
John Guterman, Beth David Team Captain/Manager [email protected].
Our Annual Brotherhood visit with the Blue Jays
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 meeting 8 PM - 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.
Tuesday, May 12th - 8:00 PM
Sisterhood Hall
Rosh Hodesh Sivan
A stimulating, thought provoking
evening with Naomi Nemirov
Sisterhood Members Free Guests Welcome $5
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.
Thank you to this week’s sponsors!
What a beautiful way to commemorate
a Yahrzeit, Birthday, Anniversary or any other
special occasion in your family’s life.
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
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
Maurice Alami
Benjamin Altman
Freda Bernstein
Sam Better
Martha Anne Bocknek
Sadie Bornstein
Eileen Britt
Jack Citrin
Jack Collin
Edith Dunn
Carolyn Ekstein
Sadie Epstein
Max Feldman
Morris Feldman
Meyer Feldt
Yetta Fishbayn
Bernadine Fisher
Louis Freedman
Abraham Golberg
Rose Goldberg
Charles Goldbloom
Rebecca Goldenberg
Naomi Greenberg
Dora Greenfield
Godfrey Gross
Solly Grossman
Bertha Kalles
Samuel (Sol) Kaplan
Arthur Kasman
Dov Krepel
Minnie Lee
Helen Levant
Benjamin Levy
Yahrzeits commemorated this week:
Sunday April 26, 2015
Yeshaya Lipman
Joseph McCarthy
Anne Miller
Icek Muskat
Saul Nisenbaum
Nathan A. Opolsky
Morris Rappaport
Gordon Resnick
Hilda Schayer
Ida Schulman
Rebecca Schwartz
Diane (Dee) Selick
John Shaw
Annie Sherman
Goldie Shoot
Samuel Shoot
Ruth Shopiro
Chaya Gittel Silverberg
Bessie Silverhart
Esther Devorah Silverman
Cecile Sliwin
Belle Solomon
Ida Swartz
Bernie Taub
Hetty Millie Taylor
Bella Title
Louis Tobis
Reuben Tozman
Morris Vanek
Zelig Weinstein
Shirley Wolfson
Simcha Meir Yashinsky
Samuel Young
Adult Education
SHABBAT SIDRA
LUNCHEON
Saturday May 9th
Following morning
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
with Rabbi Edward Goldfarb
MONDAYS: This course is comprised of
6 classes, led by Rabbi Edward Goldfarb,
devoted to the study of Yiddish literature and
language. Beginners are welcome.
Classes will meet in the Boardroom.
Next Class Monday April 27th.
10 - 11 AM
Admission free. Open to all
Sunday April 26, 7 :30 p.m.
Jewish Rock Stars with
'And I am a Stranger:'
Cantor Eyal Bitton who takes a wild look at some legenary
Becoming
Ruth
and outrageous Jewish rock
stars including
Bob Dylan, Neil
Ruth is a stranger in more senses than
Diamond, Gene Simmons,
Roth,
Bettewoman
Midler,who
andis
one.David
Who Lee
is this
unknown
others. What makes them
great?
What
makes
them
outrageous?
destined to become mother of royalty?
And how Jewish are they?
You
don’t
have to
a fan
Rock ‘n’
What
is the
process
by be
which
sheoffinds
roll to enjoy this program.
her way into a foreign and unwelcoming
culture and religious tradition? How
Eyal Bitton is currently the Cantor of Hamilton’s Beth Jacob Shul.
does destiny come about?
Register online at www.bethdavid.com or call 416-633-5500 ext.0
Youth/Families
Preschool Shabbat
Pray ‘n Play with Hailey
For 1-5 year olds - In the Library
Shabbat Morning
10AM-12PM
Shabbat themed stories, songs, snacks & activities all
geared to teach our youngest congregants to love Shabbat! Bring your
children & grandchildren!
Upcoming Date:
April 25th
Junior Congregation with Alana
Ages 6-12
Downstairs Chapel
Shabbat Morning
10 AM-12 PM
Yummy nut free snacks will be served.
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
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
For further information contact the shul ofice
416-633-5500 ext. 0
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
Unfamiliar Places
of interest in ISRAEL
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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ELVIS AMERICAN DINER
Abu Ghosh
Whenever
the inquisitive
tourist burns
out visiting
some of the
holiest shrines
on earth –
there’s always
a whole new
pilgrimage at the Elvis American Diner. The
King-themed cafe, sandwiched between Tel
Aviv and Jerusalem in the Arab town of Abu
Ghosh, is a Mecca to all things Presley. Part
burger-joint, part gift shop, it offers travellers
the welcome chance to shun the ubiquitous
local hummus and pita for some good ol’
fashioned whopping burgers and fatboy fries,
all served up in a in a painstakingly mocked
up 50’s setting. Just look out for the massive
golden statue of you-know-who above the
inn beckoning you inside.
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