April 19th, 2013 - Beth Tikvah Synagogue, Toronto

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Beth Tikvah
Synagogue
מה נשמע Ma Nishma
10 Iyar 5773 – April 20 th , 2013
Parashat Aharei Mot/Kedoshim
Sunday
Mon -Thurs
Friday
DAILY MINYAN
9:00 AM/7:30 PM
7:15 AM/7:30 PM
7:15 AM/6:00 PM
Note that Sunday – Thursday evening services have
changed to 7:30pm.
Musica Beth Tikvah presents its annual fundraiser:
THE REEL JEWISH EXPERIENCE – Songs From The Jewish Cinema
Sunday, June 2 nd , at 8:00pm
Join us as we bid farewell to Rabbi Howard Markose
With Soloists: Gabi Epstein, Michele Tredger, Mitch Smolkin
and Cantor Tibor Kovari
Pick up a flyer in the foyer or view our website for details
Call the Synagogue Office for tickets: 416‐221‐3433
SHABBAT SCHEDULE
OUR CONDOLENCES TO:
Candle Lighting (Apr 19)
Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma’ariv
Shaharit (Sanctuary)
Minha/Ma’ariv
Havdalah
Candle Lighting (April 26)
7:47 PM
6:00 PM
9:00 AM
7:35 PM
8:47 PM
7:55 PM
The Family of Rose Kopytowski.
Marlene Flicht on the death of her mother, Rose Wexler.
THANK YOU TO OUR CO-SPONSORS:
The Congregational Kiddush is co-sponsored by:
The next Torah Study Class will take place on
April 27 th , in the Youth Room at 10:00am – 11:00am.
Taught by Judge Irv. Sherman. “Emor” – An Eye for an
Eye. Retribution and Proportionality.
The children and their families of Betty Yan in honour
of her 90 th Birthday.
Beth Tikvah Women in celebration of their culminating
event.
TO HONOUR THE SANCTITY OF THE SYNAGOGUE
We do not permit smoking, photography, writing, use of beepers, cell phones or other wireless equipment in the synagogue
throughout Shabbat and Yom Tov. At any time in the service when the congregation is standing in prayer, please refrain
from moving about. Applause is not customary at any time during the service. Any person coming up to the bimah must
have their head and shoulders covered and women’s dresses should be of modest length.
3080 Bayview Ave., Toronto, ON M2N 5L3 • Tel: 416-221-3433/Fax: 416-221-1602 • www.bethtikvahtoronto.org
Senior Rabbi (Interim): Howard M. Markose Hazzan: Tibor Kovari President: Robert Weill
Rabbi: Jarrod Grover Ritual Director: Irv Kirshenblat Executive Director: Doris Alter
Rabbi Emeritus Senior Scholar: Dr. Avraham Feder Choir Director: Klara Bagley Heifetz Youth and Young Families Director: Sigal Tuch

TGIS: Thank G‐d It’s Shabbat! Youth Services will take
place this morning from 10:30am – noon. Babysitting (JK
& SK) is in the Youth Room, Beginyan (Grade 1‐3) and
Allstars (Grade (4‐7) are invited to join the YF Service
taking place this morning in the chapel.
Tikvah Tots Spring Series Has Begun: For kids (ages 1‐3)
and their families. It is not too late to join us for the
series with sessions running Sunday, April 21 st ‐ May
12 th . Sing Hebrew songs with Tibi, big toys, crafts and
more! Play and crafts led by Karmela Klasner and
Monica Nemani. Contact the synagogue office to
register.
Young Family Shabbat Service is taking place this
morning from 10:30am – noon in the Chapel. Special
reserved tables will be available at the Congregational
Kiddush following services. This will be the last YF
Shabbat Service Program for this program year. Shabbat
Shalom to all.
BT Blazers/Halutzim: if you are in grades 1‐4, save the
date and mark your calendars for our Trampoline
Program at the NEW Skyzone Toronto on Sunday, May
12 th . Stay tuned for more information coming your way
soon.
Kadima: If you are in grades 5 ‐8 save the date and mark
your calendars for The Amazing Race Limo Scavenger
Hunt on Sunday, May 5 th . We are happy to invite our
Halutzim Seniors (grade 4 only) to participate in this
event. Stay tuned for more information coming your
way soon.
BTY: Do you need community service hours? Want to
do a mitzvah? Join us for the Midnight Run on Saturday
Night taking place tonight from 9:30pm – around
1:30am. Trip leaves from and returns to BT. Participate
for FREE with a Kosher non‐perishable food donation.
Help us deliver food to Toronto’s homeless with a stop at
“Just Desserts” on the way back. Security will be
provided. This event is open to Kadima Seniors (grade 8
only). Note: completed waivers which are available on
the BT website are required in order to participate.
Contact Danielle at: betsyusy@gmail.com right after
Shabbat if you would like to participate and haven’t
already registered.
Tikkun Leil Shavuot ‐ 2013
On Tuesday, May 14 th , Erev Shavuot, Beth Tikvah will be
hosting a moderated panel discussion with some of the
community's leading educators, and experts in the field
on the challenges of Jewish Education in Toronto.
Dinner will be served at 9:00pm (reservations required),
followed by the Keynote Discussion at 10:00pm. The
Overnight study session with Rabbi Markose will follow,
beginning at midnight, examining Teshuvot (Responsa)
from the Orthodox, Conservative and Reform
Movements, on the subjects of Abortion, Smoking, and
Jewish Attire. More details to follow.
Calling all Youth Grades 6‐12: Save the date and join us for
JServe where you can participate with thousands of teens
across the world for the Global Day of Youth Service.
Sunday, April 28 th from 11:30am‐5:00pm at the CHAT
Wallenberg Campus you can take your pick of a variety of
community service projects across the city of Toronto.
Earn five hours of community service and help make the
world a better place. Open to kids in Grade 6‐12. For more
information, including a list of available projects or to
register please visit the Jserve website at: www.jserve.ca.
Please note: project registration is on a first come first
served basis; so don’t delay! Contact Sigal or Danielle if
you need further info.
Let’s Celebrate Lag Ba’Omer: Sunday, April 28 th , join us
for a fun filled evening featuring a synagogue‐wide BBQ
picnic dinner served at 6:00pm, sports, relay races, card
games, sing‐a‐long and more! The event will take place in
the Kovari backyard and at Silverview Park behind the
house. Cost: Members $10/person, Non‐Members
$15/person, Kids 1 and Under FREE. Contact the
synagogue office by April 22 nd to RSVP. Festivities will be
moved to BT in the event of rain. Can’t wait to see you
there!
BAR/BAT MITZVAH PROGRAM: This program was
launched to supplement regular lessons for 2013 Bnei
Mitzvah, and to engage them in synagogue life and Jewish
topics. Bi‐monthly on Shabbat mornings (April 27 th ). From
10:45am – 11:45am with the Rabbis, Cantor, Irv
Kirshenblat or Sigal Tuch, who have prepared a special
program for each session. This program will help better
prepare our Bnei Mitzvah, and to make them feel a part of
our community.
Contact: rosalie@bethtikvahtoronto.org
URI URI – AWAKE GREET THE DAWN is the theme for the
International Northeast Region (INR) of Women’s League
for Conservative Judaism’s Spring Conference being held at
Beth Tikvah this Sunday and Monday. We welcome Aliza
Goland (from California), our International Conference
Consultant, to services this morning. Through workshops,
discussions, t’fillot and networking, women from
Conservative sisterhoods in Ontario, Quebec and northern
New York State will gain knowledge and skills to help them
strengthen their own sisterhoods and themselves. We are
so proud of Fran Caine who is completing her two‐year
term as President of our region. Ya’asher Kochacheich for
your dedication and commitment in serving our region.
For more information contact Marilyn Cohen, Conference
Chair – marilyncohen@bell.net
Recently, we have been receiving a number of requests from
law students affiliated with Beth Tikvah for help in securing an
articling position. If you, or someone you know, might be
interested in hiring an articling student, please contact
rabbigrover@bethtikvahtoronto.org
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LUNCH & LEARN SPRING 2013 SERIES continues on
Tuesdays with Lunch at 12:15pm and Learn at 12:45pm.
4 Sessions: $ 65 for Beth Tikvah Members, $75 for
Community Members. Tickets can be ordered now ‐ $20
per session. Email helen@bethtikvahtoronto.org or call
the Lunch & Learn Hotline at 416‐221‐3433 x352. We
accept VISA or MC.
Thank you to Helen Stollar whose generous donation
enables us to present this program.
April 23 rd : Jordan Klapman, JUNO‐Award nominated
musicologist/pianist Jordan discusses and performs some
of the greatest songs written by Irving Berlin, the
Gershwin brothers and more!
April 30 th : The Evolution of Jewish Films ‐ Larry
Anklewicz is a film reviewer who specializes in Jewish
films and videos. Larry served as Programme Director of
the Toronto Jewish Film Festival for 8 years.
May 7 th : Alison Pick’s novel Far to Go was long‐listed for
the Man Booker Prize. Having won the Jewish Book
Award, Far To Go has also been optioned for a film. Set
in Czechoslavakia on the eve of WWII, Alison will discuss
the book and its personal ties.
May 21 st : Inside Ve’ahavta – Avrum Rosensweig is the
founder of Ve’ahavta, Canada’s only Jewish humanitarian
organization. Through his leadership, the Jewish
Community has worked with Canada’s homeless and
indigenous populations as well as people in dire need
around the world. With Hockey Night in Canada’s Ron
MacLean, Ve’ahavta has launched a school for the
homeless called the Ve’ahavta Street Academy.
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE BELOW:
May 28 th : Michael Mostyn – The Relationship between
Jews and Evangelical Christians. Chair of the
Government Relations Committee of B’nai Brith Canada,
Mr. Mostyn liaises with members of Parliament, civil
servants, ambassadors, opinion makers and provides a
strong voice on issues of concern to the Jewish and
human rights community. Mr. Mostyn is a published
Should author you on require matters any of law, anti‐semitism, human rights
and public policy.
June 4 th : Dr. Joey Shulman – Improve the Quality of
Your Food to Improve the Quality of Your Life. Author
and authority on health and nutrition, Dr. Joey
empowers people with simple steps to take back the
reigns of their health and live their best life. Dr. Joey will
inspire and educate.
SUNDAY NIGHT, APRIL 21 ST , at 7:30pm
Amotz Eyal, founder of Israeli News Agency, will be speaking
on “Delivering the Israeli Story to the World Press”. Israel’s
non profit news agency is dedicated to mass circulation of
evidence based news and the training of effective
journalists. Beth Tikvah Synagogue. No charge. All
welcome.
BETH TIKVAH WOMEN PROGRAMS 2013
PARASHAT HASHAVUAH (Weekly Torah Portion) CLASSES
WITH RABBI GROVER
The last Spring Session is:
May 6 th at 10:00am
PIRKEI AVOT (Ethics of the Fathers)
CLASSES WITH RABBI GROVER
The last Spring Session is:
May 6 th at 6:30pm
THE BOOK OF NUMBERS – Wednesday mornings with Rabbi
Markose, April 24 th – May 29 th (except May 15 th ), from
9:30am – 11:00am. Rabbi Markose will discuss “Metaphors in
the Book of Numbers”, the topic of his doctoral thesis. Men
and women at all levels of Jewish education are invited to
participate. No previous knowledge of Hebrew is required.
SAVE THE DATES: Thursday June 27 th , July 4 th , 11 th & 18 th
from 8:00pm – 9:30pm. Mussar Sessions with Modya
Silver, exploring the 16 th Century classic Kabbalistic and
Mussar text, the Palm Tree of Devorah. Mussar offers a
personal journey within the structure of organized religion.
Focus will be on humility, patience, love, compassion and
joy and how our tradition defines character traits and how
innovative practices over the past 150 years have helped to
create personal growth within a Jewish framework. No
charge for Beth Tikvah Members.
The Judaica Shop will be open on Sunday, April 21 st from
10:30am ‐ 12:30am. Drop by to see our new merchandise!
Your purchases help support Beth Tikvah Women projects.
BEREAVEMENT GROUP: The Bereavement Group started
on Sunday, April 14 th , at 10:00am. It will continue for 5
more sessions (excluding the Sunday before Victoria Day –
May 19 th ). If you would still like to register, call Rosalie at
416‐221‐3433 or rosalie@bethtikvahtoronto.org
FROM SHTETL TO SHTETL
Come and join Cantor Tibi Kovari and Klara Bagley for an
informal lecture/recital featuring Yiddish musical gems and
stories about the Jewish Communities of Eastern Europe.
Sunday, May 5 th at 10:00am. Call the Shul Office to
reserve at 416‐221‐3433. Tickets $10 including breakfast.
POMEGRANATE GUILD EXHIBIT ‐ Be sure to visit the foyer
showcase to view the new exhibit by members of The
Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Textiles, Toronto featuring
twenty‐five kippot created for biblical figures. The exhibit
showcases the Guild members' creative use of a variety of
materials and techniques. Each kippah is dedicated to a
biblical figure and is embellished with visual references
relevant to events in the figure's life.
The exhibit will be on display from Friday, March 15 th until
Friday, May 3 rd . Several members of the Guild are Beth Tikvah
members.
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YAHRZEIT
The following members are observing Yahrzeit this week:
Fri Apr 19 th : Sheila Wolf, Fagel Mitgang, Linda Mandlsohn, Stanley Gelman, Arthur Segal, Abraham Rootenberg,
Stan Solomon
Sat Apr 20 th : Sylvia Wineberg, Ed Bruner, Morton Donsky, Abraham Gelbloom, Brenda Klimitz, Viki Rumack,
Myrna Gutmann, Millicent Laxer, Rosalie Rosen, Mady Grotsky, Leah Abrahamson, Julie Movsowitz
Sun Apr 21 st : Beverly Appel
Mon Apr 22 nd : Joan Singer, Judith Wineberg, Beverly Sternberg, Eli Mizrahi, Annette Mizrahi, Esther Reingold,
Brenda Klug, Norman Amato, Samuel Zeifman
Tues Apr 23 rd : Sharon Tward, Edward Fisch, Bertha Gold, Charles Greenberg, Jarrod Grover, Richard Grover,
Monica Nemani, Waldemar Pruzanski, Robyn Hoffman, Reah Feldman
Wed Apr 24 th : Harvey Fruitman, Julie Rochwerg, Anita Balter, Leon Harris, Linda Levine, Faye Black, Cecil Schwartz,
Leon Schwartz, Fern Weingarten
Thurs Apr 25 th : Pam Webber, Diane Sobel, Aaron Caplan, Ely Gabay, Robert Gabay, Esther Reingold, Stephen Rogow,
Kenneth Stewart
Fri Apr 26 th : Joan Shanker, Nira Lerman, Aaron Caplan, Miriam Freedman, Anne McCleave, Reeva Solomon,
Elinor Caplan, Irene Kasner‐Bottner, Max Lissoos, Marvin Maskowitz, Lester Posen, Rochelle Rubin,
Isabela Kovari, Lorena Saim, Marsha Rosen, Renee Abbott, Lorne Tick
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
All evening meetings and programs begin with services at 7:30pm unless otherwise listed.
Mon Apr 22 nd : INR Conference All Day
Tues Apr 23 rd : Spring Lunch and Learn ‐ Jordan Klapman 12:00pm
House Committee Meeting
6:00pm
Board Meeting
8:00pm
Wed Apr 24 th : The Book of Numbers with Rabbi Markose 9:30am
Thurs Apr 25 th : Choir Rehearsal 8:00pm
Floor Hockey
8:30pm
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STEM CELL DONATION DRIVE – HELP SAVE JAYDEN – Sunday, April 21 st , 10:00am – 5:00pm at Bialik Day School, 2760 Bathurst Street, Toronto and
Aish Thornhill Community Shul, 949 Clark Ave West, Thornhill. Donate blood to help Jayden Roll who has been diagnosed wih MDS, a disease that
may soon develop into AML Leukemia. In order to survive, she will need a stem cell transplant in the coming weeks. If you’re are aged 17 – 50, you
can help. There is a special need for males aged 17 ‐35.
CANADIAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM ‐ UP CLOSE & PERSONAL WITH MORGAN FREEMAN – Monday, May 6 th at The
Toronto Center for the Arts, Musical performance by Linda Rodrigues. For more information call 416‐485‐8000 or email TOR@CFHU.ORG or visit
WWW.CFHU.ORG
UJA’S WALK WITH ISRAEL – Sunday, May 26 th at 9:00am. Coronation Park, Rain or Shine.
RABBI GROVER’S TORAH ON TOUR
The Main Thing
Though the motives for the Boston terror attack remain murky, it’s curious that it occurred on Yom
Hazikaron, Israel’s national day for the commemoration of fallen soldiers and victims of terror. There may be
no connection between the two events whatsoever, but the parallel reminds us of the shared struggle on our
shores and in Israel to preserve liberty against in the face of those seeking to harm us.
As Israelis know well, terrorism threatens not only our physical security, but also our way of life. Though it
seems trivial, marathons are part of that way of life. In them we celebrate human achievement and the very
worthy causes that drive us to participate in them. We literally shut down major cities because of our respect
for these events.
Succumbing to our worries, marathons will disappear or become so security-laden, that participants will
stop attending. This would only add tragedy to tragedy. The world is a dangerous place, but as the rabbi of
Bratslav taught, “the main thing to recall is not to be ruled by our fears.”
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