June 4, 2011 - Beth Tikvah Synagogue, Toronto

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Beth Tikvah
Synagogue
מה נשמע Ma Nishma
2 Sivan ∙ June 4, 2011
Parshat Naso
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SHABBAT SCHEDULE
MAZAL TOV
Candle Lighting (June 3)
Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma’ariv
Shaharit (Sanctuary)
8:35 PM
6:00 PM
9:00 AM
Orly and Mark Berish on the Bar Mitzvah of their son,
Matthew
Rabbi Grover’s Talmud Class
Mincha/Ma’ariv
Havdalah
Candle Lighting (June 10)
CONDOLENCES
7:35 PM
8:35 PM
9:44 PM
8:40 PM
Parvis and Floriss Lavian on the loss of their mother
and mother-in-law, Akhtar (Kochava) Molla-Haroun
Anita and Meyer Balter on the loss of their mother and
mother-in-law, Eva Gruenwald
Jeff and Linda Mandlsohn on the loss of their son,
Aaron Mandlsohn
DAILY MINYAN
Please support our daily minyan by making an effort to attend
when possible.
Mornings 7:15 AM Monday - Tuesday
9:00 AM Wednesday (Shavu’ot)
8:45 AM Thursday (Shavu’ot)
7:15 AM Friday
9:00 AM Sundays & Holidays
Evenings 7:30 PM Monday
8:40 PM Tuesday (Erev Shavu’ot)
8:50 PM Wed. – Thurs. (Shavu’ot)
6:00 PM Friday
7:30 PM Sunday
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. 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: Wayne Allen, Ph.D. Hazzan: Tibor Kovari President: Maurice Kulik
Rabbi: Jarrod Grover Ritual Director: Irv Kirshenblat Director of Administration: Lillian Cornfield
Rabbi Emeritus Senior Scholar: Dr. Avraham Feder Choir Director: Klara Bagley Youth and Young Families Director: Sigal Tuch

TORAH STUDY
Join Abe Birenbaum this morning in the Youth Room
during the Torah portion of the service for his
interpretation of Naso.
YOUTH & YOUNG FAMILIES
TGIS: Babysitting, Beginyan and Allstar Youth Services
will be available from 10:30 AM - noon this morning.
Pray, play and learn with Sigal, our Youth Coordinator
Danielle Shoychet, our Young Emissaries Talia and Michal
and our amazing youth leaders Rachele Manett, Rachel
Czosniak and Shana Manett. For more information
about Youth Services contact Sigal.
Tikkun for Tweens: If you are in Grades 5-8, join Sigal in
the Youth Room on Erev Shavuot- Tuesday June 7 th from
9-11 PM for a special study session where we will discuss
ethical dilemmas from our daily lives. Make your ice
cream sundae and candy sushi. Please contact Sigal to
reserve your spot by June 6 th .
BT Youth: If you are in Grades 8-12 join us on Sunday
June 12 th when we “Take You Out to the Ball Game”.
Group will meet at Finch Station Kiss ‘N Ride at noon and
travel to the game. Cost of $10 includes Jays Game
tickets, travel and refreshments. Please contact Danielle
Shoychet at: betsyusy@gmail.com to reserve by June
6 th . Waivers must be completed and received by the
deadline in order to participate and can be found at
www.bethtikvahtoronto.org the Beth Tikvah website.
BETSY Kadima: If you are in Grades 4-8 join us on
Sunday June 26 th from 1-5:30 PM for BT’s Amazing Race-
Downtown Toronto. Group will meet at Beth Tikvah
Synagogue and then travel via limousine to various
tourists’ attractions for the race. After the competition
participants will meet to enjoy a snack at Baskin Robbins
in the Eaton Centre. Please contact Danielle Shoychet at:
betsykadima@gmail.com by June 10 th to reserve your
spot. Cost $10/person. Waivers must be completed and
received by the deadline in order to participate and can
be found at www.bethtikvahtoronto.org the Beth Tikvah
website.
YF Shabbat Service and Luncheon: Join us on Shabbat
June 18 th for our final YF Shabbat Service for this
program year. Young Families are invited to pray and
play together and then attend a special Young Family
Luncheon following services. Luncheon is free of charge
to YF members; however reservations are required.
Please contact Sigal by June 10 th to reserve.
June 18 th will be the last Shabbat for Youth Services for the
school year as our youth leaders take a well-deserved
break for the summer. Please join me in wishing Rachel
Czosniak, Shana Manett, Danielle Shoychet and Rachele
Manett Todah Rabbah for another fabulous year at BT. A
special yasher koah and mazal tov to Rachele who has
graduated from CHAR and will be leaving us next year to
start her university career. We will miss her and wish her
well. For more information about TGIS Youth Services,
contact Sigal.
COOKING WITH MICHAL & TALIA: Join our Young
Emissaries for their final class on Tuesday June 14 th at 8
PM. Learn some exciting Israeli summer recipes in the
Sisterhood Kitchen. Cost $10/person. Please contact:
torontoshlichim@gmail.com by June 7 th to reserve your
spot.
SISTERHOOD JUDAICA SHOP HOURS
Sundays (June 5 & 12): 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Monday (June 6): 11:00 a.m. - noon
Tuesday (June 14): 11:00 am – noon
The Judaica Shop will be closing on June 14 th for the
summer. Should you wish to purchase anything over the
summer, kindly call the synagogue office to make an
appointment. Thank you to all who have supported the
Judaica Shop. Proceeds will benefit Sisterhood projects.
RABBI GROVER’S SUMMER TALMUD CLASS
This summer Rabbi Grover continues his weekly Shabbat
Talmud class in Tractate Abodah Zarah. The classes are
held in the synagogue one hour prior to Minhah services on
Shabbat. The class is weekly during the months of June,
July and August when Rabbi Grover is in town.
SISTERHOOD DAY AT NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE
Thursday, July 14
Luxury coach, Butterfly Conservatory & delicious
Sisterhood Lunch: $60
Theatre tickets (The President by Ferenc Molnar):
Additional $40
Theatre tickets must be paid by June 8 th and
everyone must register and pay before June 30 th .
Bus leaves Beth Tikvah at 9:00 am
Arrives at Niagara-on-the-Lake at 11:00
Play is from 11:30 -12:20 (others walk around town or
shop)
Bus leaves for picnic area for lunch at 1:15
Butterfly Conservatory tour at 3:00
Stop for snack and back to Toronto
Call Fran Caine 905-881-4830, Razie Jacobson 905-707-
7377 or the synagogue 416-221-3433 x 353.
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LUNCH & LEARN
June 6 (MONDAY)
Alex Gropper, archaeologist and history teacher,
‘Bringing Home the Dead Sea Scrolls’
June 14
Marilyn Lightstone, host of the New Classical 96.3 FM
radio show Nocturne, ‘The Importance of the Arts’
June 21
Corey Keeble, curator of the Department of World
Cultures at the Royal Ontario Museum ‘Judaica in
base and precious metals’
Tickets - $20 per session.
For reservations call Helen at 416-221-3433 or email
helen@bethtikvahtoronto.org
HESED
BETH TIKVAH FOOD DRIVE, Sunday, June 12 th
WE HAVE THE CHOICE--TO GIVE OR NOT TO GIVE.
WHAT CHOICE DOES A HUNGRY PERSON HAVE?
The decision to give is ours and ours alone. Each
of us is free to decide how often and how much to
donate and to which organizations, and even whether
to donate or not. Those who are needy and hungry
have fewer options: where to get the least expensive,
most filling food that can be stretched over several
meals.
If you are called to donate on June 12th please
consider saying yes even if you donated last fall. If
you aren't called but would like to contribute, we
would be delighted to pick up your parcel(s) or to take
your cheque. If your decision is not to donate this
time, let's try for next fall, shall we?
To contact us please phone 416 221 3433 ext 356
after 4:00 p.m.
Debby Gollom and Yvonne Kaufman
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
JOIN US FOR BETH TIKVAH’S
BREAKFAST DINER
Immediately following morning services.
Eggs McSchlifer on the run
Sydeleh’s Eyellech mit Tzibeleh
The Irfling Surprise
Vayehi Beans Soya
Lux ‘n Eggstravaganza
SHAVUOT
Tuesday, June 7 th
Minha/Maariv 8:40 p.m.
Seudah at 9:10 p.m. for those who have previously
reserved only.
PANEL ON THE INTERSECTION OF TORAH &
CURRENT AFFAIRS at 10:00 p.m.
“AFTER OSAMA” – Political and Religious
Perspectives on the Death of Osama Bin Laden
Panel:
Rabbi Jarrod Grover: “The Downfall of our Foes –
Insights from the Bible and from Jewish Thought”
Robert Mehler, The U.S. State Department: “How
the Death of Bin Laden will Shape the Future of
American Foreign Policy”
John C. Thompson, The Mackenzie Institute -
“Understanding the Upheaval in the Middle East:
Implications for Israel and Canada”
Stephen McDonald, The Canada-Israel Committee
– “The Ethics of Targeted Assassinations”
THE GARDEN FUND NEEDS YOUR BLOOMING
HELP! Our new gardens round and about our
renovated building need to be filled with plants,
bushes and trees. Your help is needed. Please
donate to the “Garden Fund.” Make the Garden Fund
your tzedakah of choice for bereavements, mazal tov,
get well, births, B’nai Mitzvah, etc. Call Helen at the
synagogue office, 416-221-3433 and she will send a
lovely tribute card.
CALLING ALL PARENTS & GRANDPARENTS
If you have been blessed with a new addition to your
family between May 19, 2010 and June 9, 2011, we
welcome you to participate in our celebration on
Shavu’ot, the holiday the Torah calls the “Festival of
New Fruit.” On the second day of Shavu’ot, Thursday,
June 9, 2011, families and their new additions will be
called up to the bimah to join together at the
conclusion of the service for Adon Olam.
If you would like to sponsor a breakfast, contact the
synagogue office, 416-221-3433.
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YAHRZEIT
The following members are observing Yahrzeit this week:
June 4th: Gerald Cadesky, Miri Gotkind, Pauline Goldberg, Bernice Mlotek, Norman Kelman, Regina Delovitch, Lillian Tolensky
June 5th: Eppie Binder, Zelda Fram, Rhoda Kirshin, Marvin Goldberg, Gary Gutmann, Debby Solomon, Galila Chaimovitch,
Alex Raubvogel
June 6th: Alan Birnbaum, Noe Zamel
June 7th: Desiree and Samuel Druck, Rose Kopytowski, Shirley Bar-el, Norman Roth, Esther Litz, Reuben Zacks
June 8th: Rochelle Meslin, Belle Greenspoon, Paul Greenspoon, Joseph Kohn, Corinne and Donald Sklar
June 9th: Edith Schonberger, Morris Kreidstein, Louise Singer, Mirien Nash, Paul Nightingale, Mildred Wyman, Alexander
Schonberger, Vera Waldman
June 10th: Rose Zuck, Joshua Mendelsohn, Stanley Sinai
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
All evening meetings and programs begin with services at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise listed.
Monday, June 6 Lunch & Learn 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 7 Tikkun for Tweens 9:00 p.m.
Shavu’ot Dinner
9:10 p.m.
Followed by Tikkun Leil Shavu’ot
Wednesday, June 8
Shavu’ot – Office Closed
Thursday, June 9
Shavu’ot – Office Closed
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
COULD I BE A FOSTER PARENT?
Jewish Foster parents come from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and ages. You could explore the possibility of becoming a
foster parent if you are any of the following:
• an experienced parent (married or single)
• a member of our Jewish community who wishes to open their heart and home to a child who needs a loving, stable Jewish
family environment
• training & remuneration provided
To find out more, contact Marsha Urowitz, Foster Home Recruiter, Jewish Family & Child, 416-638-7800 x 306 or
murowitz@jfandcs.com
ISRAEL DAY FESTIVAL – June 5, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. - Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge Street
Entertainment, Children’s Village, Live auction, Marketplace, guest speakers, Middle Eastern & Canadian food. For more information
416-636-5425 or http://israeldayfestival.com/ Free admission. Sponsored by Na’amat Canada Toronto and Canadian Zionist
Federation.
THE 14 TH ANNUAL ZAREINU MOVEATHON!
On June 12 th the Moveathon Festival will take place at Downsview Park. The day will include the 2km Fun Walk, the 5km &10km
Miracle Run, and the Eli Monson Simpson 20km Family Ride as well as a huge amusement park of rides, games, food and
entertainment. There will be fun for everyone! For more information and to register as a participant or sponsor please visit
www.moveathon.com or call Sonya Budd, Moveathon Coordinator at 416-661-1800 ext 228 or email sonya@zareinu.org
RABBI GROVER’S TORAH ON TOUR
THE SYMBOLIC
Our Jewish festivals are full of symbols. On Passover, it's matzah. On Sukkot, it's the sukkah. But what is the symbol of
Shavuot? While cheese blintzes may be a prominent symbol of the holiday for Ashkenazi Jews, dairy delights don't seem to
equate with the powerful rituals of other holidays.
Consider that most Jewish holidays commemorate a historical event. Passover commemorates the exodus from Egypt and
Sukkot God's protection in the wilderness. Shavuot proves to be the exception. While many assume that Shavuot is about the
past, about the giving of the Torah many centuries ago, its lack of any powerful religious symbol sends a different message.
On Shavuot, we don’t emphasize God giving the Torah, but the Jewish people receiving the Torah. Reception is not a
historical event, but an everyday occurrence in the life of the Jew. And so in our festival observance, we express our gratitude
for the gift of Torah and are reminded that the most important gifts we receive are not necessarily visible to the eye.
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THERE IS STILL SPACE AVAILABLE FOR THE JULY 14 TRIP TO NIAGARA ON THE LAKE – ABSOLUTE
DEADLINE FOR THEATRE TICKETS IS JUNE 8 SO PLEASE CONTACT FRAN CAINE TODAY AT
905-881-4830, or sfcaine@rogers.com
Sisterhood "Day at Niagara-on-the-Lake"
Thursday July 14
Choose how you would like to spend your day..............
Delicious Beth Tikvah Sisterhood lunch in the park pavilion.
Butterfly Conservatory.......and
time to shop and stroll in town.
Luxury Coach Bus (with washroom) & Butterfly Conservatory $ 60.00.
If you also want to go to the theatre:
Lunch time Theatre 11:30am -12:20 pm - "The President."
Main floor seats $40.00
Combined price for day $100.00.
THEATRE TICKETS MUST BE PAID BY June 8, 2011.
Everyone must register and pay before June 30
CHEQUES PAYABLE TO BETH TIKVAH SISTERHOOD
THE PRESIDENT
BY FERENC MOLNÁR
“IT MUST BE VERY WONDERFUL, SIR, TO HAVE ALMOST ALL MANKIND AT
YOUR DISPOSAL.”
SCHEDULE FOR DAY
Bus leaves Beth Tikvah at 9:00 am
Arrives at Niagara-on-the-Lake at 11.00
Theatre people go to play at 11:30-12:20
All shoppers walk around town.
We all meet outside Theatre at 12:30
Bus takes us to picnic area for lunch at 1:15
Bus takes us to garden and Butterfly Conservatory for 3:00 pm tour.
Stop for snack and back to Toronto
Call Fran Caine 905-881-4830 or Raizie Jacobson 905-707-7377 or Beth Tikvah 416-221-3433 ext 353.
Fax: 416-221-1602
Name:
Phone:
Butterfly Conservatory $60 Theatre $40
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