April 5th, 2013 - Beth Tikvah Synagogue, Toronto

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Beth Tikvah
Synagogue
מה נשמע Ma Nishma
26 Nisan 5773 – April 6 th , 2013
Parashat Shemini - Shabbat Mevarkim
DAILY MINYAN
Sunday
9:00 AM/7:30 PM
Monday – Tuesday
7:15 AM/7:30 PM
Wednesday – Thursday
7:00 AM/7:30 PM
(Rosh Hodesh)
Friday
7:15 AM/6:00 PM
Note that Sunday – Thursday evening services have
changed to 7:30pm.
Candle Lighting (Apr 5)
Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma’ariv
Shaharit (Sanctuary)
Minha/Ma’ariv
Havdalah
Candle Lighting (April 12)
SHABBAT SCHEDULE
7:30 PM
6:00 PM
9:00 AM
7:20 PM
8:30 PM
7:38 PM
JOIN US THIS SHABBAT, AT 7:20PM
For the Beth Tikvah Yom Hashoah V’Hagevurah
Commemoration
Presentation by Rabbi Grover, Hazzan Kovari and Yaron
Ashkenazi, Executive Director of The Canadian Society
for Yad Vashem.
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
OUR CONDOLENCES TO:
Hilary and Daniel Edwards, on the passing of their father
and father-in-law, Sidney Blank.
Moses Weingarten and family, on the passing of his wife,
Helen Weingarten.
THANK YOU TO OUR CO-SPONSORS:
The Congregational Kiddush is co-sponsored by:
Shelley Altman and family to honour the Yahrzeit of
husband, father and grandfather, Frank Altman.
We invite you to join Lou VanDelman this Shabbat
during the Torah service in the Youth Room from
10:00am – 11:00am
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 Staff Room, Beginyan (Grade 1‐3) and
Allstars (Grade (4‐7) will meet in the chapel and then
break off into groups following tefillah. For more
information contact Sigal.
Jewish Summer Camp Information: Are you shopping
around for a superior Jewish camp experience for your
kids? Have you considered Ramah? Did you know that
our very own Aviva Millstone is the new Assistant
Director? Did you know that scholarships to Camp
Ramah are available for BT members? We are actively
looking to put BT families on the Ramah roster for this
summer. If you would like to attend an information
session about Ramah, contact Sigal as soon as possible so
we can plan this evening for you.
Tikvah Tots Spring Series: For kids (ages 1‐3) and their
families. Join us for a five session series on Sunday
mornings, 9:30am‐11:00am, running April 14 th – May
12 th . Sing Hebrew songs with Tibi, big toys, crafts and
more! Play and crafts led by Karmela Klasner and
Monica Nemani. Cost: Members $50/series,
$15/session, Non‐Members $60, $17 session. Contact
the synagogue office to register by April 9 th . A light
brunch will be served at the conclusion of each session.
Young Family Shabbat Service: Join us for another
exciting Young Family Shabbat Service in the Chapel from
10:30am – noon on April 20 th with interactive tefillah
and fun for the entire family. For more information
contact Sigal.
BT Blazers/Halutzim: if you are in grades 1‐4, join us on
Sunday, April 14 th from 3:30pm‐5:00pm in the Assembly
Hall for an afternoon of Tie Dying! Cost: Members $15,
Non‐Members $25. Contact Danielle at:
btblazers@gmail.com to RSVP by April 10 th . Stuff for
dying will be provided, but feel free to bring extra stuff
with you if you like.
Kadima: Join us as Kadima (grades 5‐8) competes for
this year’s title of Iron Chef Kadima! Whose cuisine will
reign supreme? Sunday, April 14 th from 1:00pm‐3:00pm
in the Assembly Hall is the place to be! Cost: Members
$10, Non‐Members $15. Contact Danielle at:
betsykadima@gmail.com to RSVP by April 10 th . We are
happy to invite our Halutzim Seniors (grade 4 only) to
participate in this event.
BTY: Do you need community service hours? Want to
do a mitzvah? Join us for the BTY (grades 9‐12) Midnight
Run on Saturday Night April 20 th 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 to RSVP by
April 15 th .
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, singa‐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 13 th & 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! All paid members of
Beth Tikvah Women are invited to attend the SPRING
CONFERENCE of the INTERNATIONAL NORTHEAST REGION
(INR) of WOMEN’S LEAGUE FOR CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM
(WLCJ), taking place at Beth Tikvah on Sunday, April 21st &
Monday, April 22nd. The conference goals are to strengthen
our sisterhoods, our congregations and ourselves through
stimulating workshops, with experienced consultant – Aliza
Goland, spiritual enlightenment with Rabbi Miriam Margles
and women’s Shacharit service, networking & discussion
groups, etc. Registration only includes cost of meals and
should be sent in by March 30th. Please download our
Registration Form from our INR website: www.wlcj.net/inr
Marilyn Cohen – Conference Co‐Chair marilyncohen@bell.net
Save the Date: 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.
FROM DARKNESS TO HOPE – A bereavement group starting
Sunday, April 14 th – June 9 th (except May 19 th ). Free for Beth
Tikvah members. Contact Rabbi Grover’s Assistant at
(416)221‐3433 or by email rosalie@bethtikvahtoronto.org 2

LUNCH & LEARN SPRING 2013 SERIES will begin on April
9th, with Lunch at 12:15pm and Learn at 12:45pm. 8
Sessions: $119 for Beth Tikvah Members, $139 for
Community Members. 4 Sessions: $ 65 for Beth Tikvah
Members, $75 for Community Members. Tickets can be
ordered starting Mar 1 st ‐ $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.
For details of the Lunch & Learn Series, please pick up a
flyer from the table outside the sanctuary or visit our
website at www.bethtikvahtoronto.org
April 9 th : Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud
Ellen Roseman is a journalist and teacher who has
advocated for Canadians’ consumer rights for the past 35
years. Ellen is a personal finance and consumer affairs
columnist with the Star’s business section.
April 16 th : In honour of Yom Haatzmaut join us for the
movie I Was There in Color. Extraordinary never‐beenseen
before colour 16mm footage by American Fred
Monosson, taken while on lengthy adventures in Israel,
as early as 1947. A strong supporter of Israel, his passion
led him behind the scenes with encounters with Golda
Meir, David Ben Gurion, the kotel and more. Today
lunch will begin at 11:45am and the 90 minute movie will
begin at 12:10pm.
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!
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
Should you require any
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.
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.
BETH TIKVAH WOMEN PROGRAMS 2013
PARASHAT HASHAVUAH (Weekly Torah Portion) CLASSES
WITH RABBI GROVER
Classes continue Mondays at 10:00am. Winter and Spring
Sessions for the following dates:
April 8 th , 15 th
May 6 th
PIRKEI AVOT (Ethics of the Fathers)
CLASSES WITH RABBI GROVER
Classes continue Mondays after evening minyan. Winter and
Spring Sessions for the following dates:
April 8 th , 15 th
May 6 th
SATELLITE AT TEMPLE SINAI – LIVE FROM NEW YORK‐
Tuesday, April 9 th ‐ Anti‐Defamation League 100 th Anniversary
Event
An Adult Studies and Beth Tikvah Synagogue Initiative – In
celebration of the centennial of the Anti‐Defamation League
(ADL), 92 nd Street Y welcomes Abraham Foxman, the ADL’s
longtime director, Richard Cohen of the Washington Post,
John Podhoretz of Commentary Magazine and Judith Miller,
journalist. Doors open at 7:30pm. Program starts at 8:30pm.
The group will discuss global anti‐semitism, Israel’s position in
the world, and the advancements the ADL has made over the
past 100 years. Members $10, Non‐Members $15, Temple
Sinai, 210 Wilson St., pay at the door. Refreshments served.
YOM HA’ATZMAUT FILM: Beth Tikvah Synagogue together
with Friends of Simon Wiesenthal presents: IT IS NO DREAM –
The Life and Times of Theodore Herzl, Tuesday, April 16 th , at
8:00pm at Beth Tikvah Synagogue. Join us for an inspiring
documentary narrated by Ben Kingsley. The film explores the
life of Herzl and how he came to take on the task of creating a
Jewish homeland. No charge. Call the synagogue office to
register at 416‐221‐3433.
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: 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 is closed and will reopen on Sunday, April
7 th from 9:30am ‐ 11:00am & on Monday, April 8 th from
11:15am – 12:30pm. Drop by to see our selection of giftware.
New merchandise is arriving weekly.
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YAHRZEIT
The following members are observing Yahrzeit this week:
Fri Apr 5 th : Mona Brown, Rose Roberts, Nat Kaiman, Dodi Weill, Ian Schlifer, Milton Stahl, Sheila Stahl,
Vera Waldman, Sylvia Stokes, David Sugar
Sat Apr 6 th : Riva Rosenfeld, Toby Brotman, Arlette Schulman
Sun Apr 7 th : Marilyn Herman, Terry Lipkus, Ossy Goldenberg, Elliot Grad, Judy Stern, Martin Silver, Alex Zilberberg
Mon Apr 8 th : Moshe Dlin, Rose Kopytowski, Jeffrey Freelan, Edith Tweyman, Arlene Sylver, Jane Goodman,
Kevin Goodman, Jerry Kalpin, Douglas Millstone, Sandra Stern, Abraham Weinstein
Tues Apr 9 th : Morley Goldberg, Susan Green, Harvey Hacker, Rosalind Schwartz, Helen Lake‐Cohen, Lorraine Herlick,
Les Solomon
Wed Apr 10 th : Allan Friedland, Patricia Friedland, Trudy Fox, Marilyn Mandel, Frederica Alkin
Thurs Apr 11 th : Barbara Barak, Rhoda Kirshin, Shelah Saltzman, Marvin Katz, Renee Tward, Fern Weingarten,
Katalin Gottlieb
Fri Apr 12 th : Avery Gillick, Mindy Cohen, Marvin Blackstein, Karen Meyerowitz, Cynthia Menashy, Gertrude Preszler,
Robert Preszler, Susan Bernstein, Gabriella Vadas
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
All evening meetings and programs begin with services at 7:30pm unless otherwise listed.
Mon Apr 8 th : Parashat Hashavua with Rabbi Grover 10:00am
Heather Kassel Film ‐ The Separation
1:00pm
Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Grover
8:00pm
Tues Apr 9 th : Spring Lunch & Learn with Ellen Roseman 12:00pm
Executive Board Meeting
8:00pm
Thurs Apr 11 th : Choir Rehearsal 8:00pm
Floor Hockey
8:30pm
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
THE TORONTO BOARD OF RABBIS AND THE JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY PRESENT: The Long Goodbye: Living with Protracted Illness with
Rabbi Mychal Springer. Sunday, April 21 st , 2013 at 7:00pm, Tamari Family Hall, Lipa Green Centre, 4600 Bathurst Street.
information@torontoboardofrabbis.org. Rabbi Mychal Springer will explore spiritual approaches for families living with protracted illness with
particular attention to those with loved ones afflicted by Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
Sunday, April 21 st , at 7:30pm, Amotz Eyal, founder of Israeli News Agency, Tazpit will speak at Beth Tikvah Synagogue 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.
UJA’S WALK WITH ISRAEL – Sunday, May 26 th at 9:00am. Coronation Park, Rain or Shine.
RABBI GROVER’S TORAH ON TOUR
Let us Remember
It is said that on the ninth day of the month of Av, the saddest day of the Jewish calendar, Napoleon
Bonaparte was walking in the Jewish quarter of Paris. As his entourage passed a synagogue he heard wailing
and crying coming from within. He sent an aide to inquire as to what had happened. The aide returned and told
Napoleon that the Jews were in mourning over the loss of their Temple.
Napoleon was indignant. “Why was I not informed? When did this happen? Which Temple?” The aide
responded, “They lost their Temple in Jerusalem on this date 1,650 years ago.” Napoleon stood in silence and
then said, “Certainly a people which has mourned the loss of their Temple for so long will survive to see it
rebuilt!”
Some 70 years later, our people are still struggling to rebuild what we have lost since the Shoah.
Compounded by problems of disinterest and assimilation only serve to reinforce Napoleon’s prophecy. The
potential to build a brighter future depends on our gathering together to mourn. This Yom Hashoah, and every
Yom Hashoah, let us remember.
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