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Beth Tikvah
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מה נשמע Ma Nishma
13 Tishrei 5773 · September 28, 2012
Parshat Ha’azinu
SUKKOT SCHEDULE
Sunday Sept. 30 th – Tuesday Oct. 9 th
Sunday, Monday & Tuesday
9:00am/6:50pm
Wednesday & Thursday Hol Hamoed 7:00am/7:30pm
Friday Hol Hamoed 7:00am/6:00pm
Shabbat Hol Hamoed 9:00am/6:20pm
Sunday Hoshana Rabah 9:00am/6:40pm
Monday (Shemini Atzeret) 8:45am/6:40pm
Tuesday (Simchat Torah) 8:45am/6:35pm
SHABBAT SCHEDULE
Candle Lighting (September 28)
Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma’ariv
Shaharit (Sanctuary)
Minha/Ma’ariv
Havdalah
Candle Lighting (October 5)
6:45 PM
6:35 PM
9:00 AM
6:35 PM
7:45 PM
6:33 PM
CONDOLENCES TO
Efraim Sapir on the passing of his mother Yehudit Sapir.
The Family of the late Moise Senehi.
Please note: Weekday evening minyan will be at
6:00 PM starting on October 10 th , 2012
The Annual General Meeting will be held on
Tuesday, November 27 th at 7:00pm
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 (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
services (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.
Decorate the Sukkah: Join us on Sunday September
30 th from 3:30pm ‐ 5:30pm. This year’s theme is
MISHPACH‐HUT BETH TIKVAH. We are looking forward
to acknowledging all of our BT families by highlighting
YOU in this year’s Sukkah. Contribute a panel depicting
your family and make this year’s Sukkah spectacular!
Participate for FREE!! Visit the BT website for more
information or contact Sigal.
Let’s Celebrate Shemini Atzeret and Simhat Torah: The
celebration begins October 8 th with singing & dancing
and a dairy dessert buffet following evening services
which begins at 6:49pm. The celebration continues
October 9 th with the Terrific Torah Trail Scavenger Hunt,
Tot’s Trial for little ones and their parents, singing &
dancing, edible crafts, story‐time and more! Everyone is
invited to lunch following services. Youth Programs will
begin at 10:30am in the Lower Foyer.
YF Shabbat Service: Join us from 10:30am – noon in the
Chapel on Shabbat October 27 th . Led by Sigal with
interactive tefillah, activities and fun for the entire
family. Special reserved tables will be available at the
Congregational Kiddush following services. For more
information, contact Sigal.
Save the date! Friday November 9 th for another
incredible Blue Jean Shabbat! Lots of surprises in store
as we honour our Veterans in true BT style. For more
information contact Sigal.
Men’s Floor Hockey: If you are 18+ and would like an
opportunity to meet other Beth Tikvah men, get some
exercise and have a great time; then why not join the BT
Men’s Floor Hockey team? Thursday evenings beginning
October 4 th from 8:30am – 10:00pm in the synagogue
gym (lower level beside the Assembly Hall) is the place to
be. For more information and/or to confirm your
attendance please contact Joey Glass at:
bjglass25@gmail.com or call 416‐489‐9712
YF Email List: If you would like to receive all the Young Family
flyers electronically, contact Sigal to be added to the YF
database.
BT Glee Geschraiyers: If you are a youth who likes to sing,
why not join the greatest kids’ ensemble around. Help us
make festivals and special occasions events better at BT. For
more information or to join contact Tibi or Sigal.
BT Blazers/Halutzim (Grades 1‐4): Exciting monthly programs
with tons of fun for everyone led by our Youth Coordinator
Danielle Shoychet. Join us on Sunday October 28 th from 2‐
4pm for Bowling at Newtonbrook Bowlerama, 5837 Yonge
Street in North York. Cost $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers.
Please reserve by contacting Danielle by October
21 st at: btblazers@gmail.com. If you would like to be added to
the Halutzim database, contact Sigal. Please visit the website
for a list of this year’s programs and dates.
Kadima (Grades 5‐8): Whether it's a ski trip, limo excursion or
Sukkah hop, Beth Tikvah Kadima is a great place to hang out,
have some fun and maybe even learn a little something too.
With awesome monthly programming led by our Youth
Coordinator, Danielle Shoychet, Kadima is the place to be!
Join us motzei Shabbat, October 6 th , from 8:30pm‐11:00pm for
a limo Sukkah Hop. Trip leaves and returns to Beth Tikvah.
Cost: $20 for members, $25 for non‐members. Application
forms are available on the website. Please reserve by
contacting Danielle by October 5 th , at
betsykadima@gmail.com. If you’re not on our email list and
you wanna be, contact Sigal. Please visit the website for a list
of this year’s programs and dates.
BTY (Grades 9‐12): Nobody does it better‐ BT Youth is the best
with exciting programs, led by our Youth Coordinator Danielle
Shoychet, throughout the year. Working closely with our teen
board, we aim to provide excellent opportunities for
leadership development, informal education and tons of fun
for all! If you want to get involved, contact Sigal and stay
tuned for program information after the High Holidays.
TIKVAH TOTS
NOVEMBER 11 th – DECEMBER 16 th , 9:30am – 11am
Six session series on Sunday mornings for kids ages 1‐3. Sing
Hebrew songs with Tibi, big toys and more! Play and crafts led
by Karmela Klasner and Monica Nemani. Ages 4‐6 also enjoy
sports and games with Tibi. Members $60/series; $15 session.
Non‐Members $70, $17 session. Light brunch will be served at
the conclusion of each session. Call Helen to reserve by
November 2 nd at 416‐221‐3433.
Roll Up Your Sleeves and Do a MITZVAH! The need is
great and we hope we can count on your support at the
Ruth Goldberg Kosher Food Drive on Sunday November
18 th . Callers, drivers, sorters and donations are needed.
Contact the synagogue office for more information or if
you would like to participate.
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LUNCH & LEARN FALL 2012 SERIES
8 sessions: $119.00 for Beth Tikvah members, $139.00
for community members. 4 sessions: Beth Tikvah
members $65, community members $75. Single tickets:
$20 per session. Email helen@bethtikvahtoronto.org or
call the Lunch & Learn Hotline at 416‐221‐3433 x352. We
accept VISA or MC.
BONUS of a Jar of Israeli Jam for 8‐pack series
purchasers
Thank you to Helen Stollar whose generous donation
enables us to present this program.
Oct. 16. Dr. Karen Mock. What’s a nice Jewish
progressive Zionist girl, doing in a place like this?
Oct. 23. Dr. Ron Pruessen. The American elections
2012: What Will Happen to President Obama?
Oct. 30. Noah Richler. What We Talk About When We
Talk About War.
Nov. 6. Dr. Doris Bergen. I am (Not) to Blame:
Remembering (and Forgetting) Guilt in Eyewitness
Accounts of the Holocaust.
Nov. 13. Norm Gardiner. A History of Jews in the
Military.
Nov. 20. Gerald Ziedenberg. The Jewish Connection in
Casablanca.
Nov. 27. Liz Pearl. Living Legacies
Dec. 4. Bill Gladstone. The Jews of Old Toronto ‐ From
The Ward to Spadina Avenue
HOLOCAUST FILM SERIES & PANEL DISCUSSION
Tuesday October 16 th , 8:00 pm, $5.00 cash at the door
IN DARKNESS depicts the saving of a group of Jews in the
sewers of Lvov during the war.
Tuesday, October 23 rd , 8:00 pm, $5.00 cash at the door
THE COURAGEOUS HEART OF IRENA SENDLER, the story of
a righteous Gentile who saves children in the Warsaw
ghetto.
Tuesday, October 30 th , 8:00 pm, $5.00 cash at the door
REMEMBRANCE, a saga of romance and survival.
Tuesday November 6 th , 8:00 pm, no charge
PANEL DISCUSSION: Rabbi Jarrod Grover, Nate Leipciger,
Holocaust survivor, Margaret P. Bonikowska, Publisher of
Canadian Polish language newspaper, Professor Anna
Shternis, U of T. Moderated by Gerald Ziedenberg.
For details of the Lunch & Learn or Holocaust film series,
please pick up a flyer from the table outside the sanctuary
or visit our website at www.bethtikvahtoronto.org
The Beth Tikvah Women Judaica Shop will be reopening on
Wednesday, October 10 th , but that doesn’t mean you can’t go
shopping. If there is an item in our shop windows that has
caught your eye, or you need that special gift, we can be
contacted through the synagogue office and we will be happy
to arrange an appointment to meet with you. Thank you and
Chag Sameach!
Beth Tikvah Torah Class with Morley Goldberg on September
29 th , Haazinu, in the Youth Room from 10:00am‐11:00am
TEAM TIKVAH “CIBC Run for the Cure” September 30 th
Team Tikvah was formed to honour the memory of Ellie
Heifetz z”l and to raise awareness about breast cancer. We
would like to continue to honour her and others in our
community by participating in this 1 km or 5 km walk. Please
think about joining the team or donating to team members.
To participate: www.runforthecure.com Send emails to
mhkaminker@sympatico.ca
BETH TIKVAH WOMEN PROGRAMS:
BT WOMEN BOOK REVIEW
THURSDAY OCTOBER 11 th , 8:00 pm
THE CAT’S TABLE by Michael Ondaatje, presented by Marilyn
Herbert. Members $10, non‐members $12. Call the synagogue
office for reservations and payment
“KILLING ME SOFTLY – THE NEW ERA OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MEDICINE” – by Dr. John Molot, Wednesday Oct 17 th , at
7:30pm
PARASHAT HASHUVUAH CLASSES WITH RABBI GROVER
Beginning Monday, October 15 th , 10 Fall Sessions and
10 Winter Sessions at 10:00am
PIRKEI AVOT CLASSES WITH RABBI GROVER
Beginning October 15 th , after evening Minyan (6:30pm)
Wisdom from Jewish Tradition. ‐ 10 Fall and 10 Winter Sessions
KOL SHIRA IS BACK !!!!!!!
Directed by Cantor Tibor Kovari, accompanied on piano by
Nathan Rosen, KOL SHIRA promises to be a fun music activity
for all. Music reading ability or choir experience not necessary.
This is about singing for fun (not perfection). Rehearsals:
Wednesdays 10:30am ‐ noon, October 17 th – December 3 rd ,
concluding with a Hanukkah concert. Price for the season: $30
members, $40 non‐members. For more information or to
enroll please contact Cantor Tibor Kovari at 647.201.3956 or
email: tibor@bethtikvahtoronto.org
HESED COMMITTEE PROGRAMS:
MEMOIRS WRITING WORKSHOP WITH RUTH FRANKEL‐
GRANER – Everyone has a special story to tell. Thursday,
October 25 th at 2pm, will run for 6 weeks. To register, call the
synagogue office at (416) 221‐3433. No fee.
SIMPLY SINGING
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 th AT 11:00am
With Esther Ghan Firestone, Old Favorites, Show Tunes,
Yiddish Songs, Gilbert and Sullivan. Ability to read music not
necessary. $10 per person or $15 per couple. Call the
Synagogue Office to register.
HOLD THE DATE: Sunday November 4 th , 2012, 11:30am
Please join us for a Celebratory Brunch as we thank Lillian
Cornfield for being a special and integral part of the Beth
Tikvah family for 26 years. $36 per person. RSVP to:
helen@bethtikvahtoronto.org or call: 416‐221‐3433. If you
have any fond memories, good wishes or pictures to be
included in a keepsake book for Lillian, please email to:
msrochwerg@hotmail.com
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YAHRZEIT
The following members are observing Yahrzeit this week:
Sept .29 th :
Sept.30 th :
Oct.1 st :
Oct. 2 nd :
Oct 3 rd :
Oct 4 th :
Oct 5 th :
Karen Klar, Melvyn Caplan, Lisa Lipowitz, Ketty Amato, David Cohen, Susan Rosenstein, Harvey Mandel, Marsha Rosen,
Eleanor Cooper, Cyril Wolfe
Brian Gelade, Morris Justein, Patricia Resnick, Coreen Robinson, Norman Roth, Harvey Silver
Sam Freeman, Harvey Hacker, Rosalind Schwartz, Abe Israel, Toby Rotstein, Francis Liebreman, Florence, Koblinsky,
Angela Hancu, Jeanne Foot, Freda Naiman, Atida Soifer, Alfred Wells
Phyllis Feldbloom, Beatrice Kuretzky, Sally Cantor‐Goldlist, Fran Caplan, Arnold Goldman, Angela Hancu, Dan Hancu,
Albert Lewkowicz, Harold Lewkowicz, Marie Lieberman
Murray Armel, Sol Armel, Gilda Rusonik, Greta Rabinowitz, Cynthia Wyman, Abe Israel, Lillian Cornfield,
Paul Arato, Ron Kashin, Florrie Chiat, Belle Steinberg, Jerry Klasner, katie Klasner, Doreen Levine, Manny Perlove,
Itzhak Pilc, Morris Wasser
Doreen Wolfe, Joseph Houpt, Blossom Snitman, Stanley Lofsky, Gerda Sommer, Sheila Manis
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
All evening meetings and programs begin with services at 7:30pm unless otherwise listed.
Thursday October 4 Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary 8:00pm
Thursday October 4 Executive Meeting Board Room 7:30pm
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Would you like to be an Adoptive Parent? Josh is a funny, active 10yr old boy who is in need of adoption. He has some medical and
learning challenges and has been in foster care for over a year and urgently needs to find a “forever home” that will offer him support and
love. He needs structure, consistency and warmth. Please call Jewish Family and Child at 416‐638‐7800 if you are willing to help in any
way.
RABBI GROVER’S TORAH ON TOUR
USHPIZIN
If you're like most people, when you hear the word "Sukkot," you're thinking of the lulav and etrog, and eating in
the sukkah. But there is another lesser-known ritual that forms an important part of the Sukkot observance. It's called
the Ushpizin.
The word Ushpizin comes from the Latin hospes, meaning guests. Ushpizin is a special invitation that we read out
just as we sit down to enjoy the holiday meal. The invitation is addressed to our special guests: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob,
Moses, Aaron, Joseph, and David.
What is the lesson of this strange invitation? The Rebbe of Kotzk was once asked the same question. This week I
share his answer with the hope that it will inspire deeper introspection about the way we perceive reality.
Said the Rebbe: "I don't actually see the Ushpizin, but I believe they are present in my Sukkah. And believing is
greater than seeing. Emuna (faith) itself creates a reality more powerful than anything that can be perceived with the
physical eye."
Chag Sameach!
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