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Parshas Chayei Sara Nov. 14 - 21, 2014 THE WESTMOUNT WEEKLY Leil Shabbos - Nov. 14th Mincha / Kabolas Shabbos / Maariv Repeat Shema after Shabbos Morning at Westmount High School - November 15th Class with the Rabbi - "Anna B'koach from the Chalban" Shacharis Early Kiddush Say Shema Before Alternative Class with the Rabbi ( in the Rabbi’s classroom) Family Minyan (in the lounge) Youth programs begin UPSTAIRS Junior Kiddush (UPSTAIRS) Alternative class with the Rebbetzin (UPSTAIRS) Youth Kiddush (UPSTAIRS) Dad’s class Rabbi’s Drush Congregational Kiddush luncheon (in cafeteria) Shabbos Afternoon Mincha Shalosh Seudos Shabbos ends / Maariv / Havdalah 4:34 pm 5:42 pm 8:00 am 8:45 am CANCELLED 9:37 am CANCELLED CANCELLED 10:00 am 11:00 am 10:45 am 11:30 am CANCELLED 11:30 am 12:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:30 pm 5:41 pm Communal Kiddush Luncheon & Youth Kiddush is sponsored by Ingrid and Stanley Mann on the Bar Mitzvah of their son David Thank you to Jacob Friedlander for donating 4 cases of beer for men’s Kollel CASINO NIGHT: Our major Shul fundraiser, family Casino night, takes place on Saturday night Nov. 22nd at 7:30 pm. It is important that everyone participate and bring friends to this event. It will be an enjoyable evening with thousands of dollars worth of prizes raffled off, with great food, drinks, and Roberto Hausman’s famous Mojito bar. Even if gambling is not your thing—helping the Shul should be your thing. If you don’t plan on coming, you can still participate by purchasing $100 worth of raffle tickets. You need not be present to win. Remember last years’ event? Everyone had a great time - even those who never went to a casino before. Last year we raffled off a Huge Plasma TV, Heys Luggage, Fujitsu computer, Office chair, Gold Diamond ring, Huge Trampoline, Double Basketball Arcade Game, roses for a year, ladies luggage, Assortment of Sporting Goods, Trip to New York. expensive cell phones, ladies fashion gown and accessories, gift certificates, and much, much more. See flyer for more details—register with the office. Tickets are $100 pp. mostly tax deductible. Fee includes entrance, 40 chips to play with, and as much food and drinks as you like. THIS SHABBOS MORNING - NOV. 15TH & WESTMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL : The Shul will be celebrating David Mann’s Bar Mitzvah this week at the Westmount Collegiate High School. Please be aware that the services will be in the Gym and the kiddush luncheon in the cafeteria. Stanley & Ingrid are graciously inviting the entire Shul to celebrate at the luncheon with them. There will be buns to wash on and you can eat your entire Shabbos Seuda at the Bar Mitzvah. No reservations are required - just come to the school and enjoy the Simcha! There will be only one service this week - starting sat 8:45 AM. MAZEL TOV TO INGRID & STANLEY MANN ON THE BAR MITZVAH OF THEIR SON DAVID MAZEL TOV ALSO TO GRANDPARENTS JEFFREY & JULIA KALLMEYER & RIA MANN Parshas Chayei Sara Nov. 14 - 21, 2014 Weekday Davening Schedule Earliest time for Brocha on Talis 6:19 -6:23 am Sunday Shacharis Mincha / Maariv Monday - Friday Shacharis (Mon. & Thur. @ 6:15 am) Mincha Maariv 8:00 am 4:35 pm 6:30 am 1:30 pm 9:15 pm Weekday Learning Schedule ALL CLASSES ARE GIVEN BY THE RABBI UNLESS OTHERWISE MENTIONED Sunday Mishne Brura - Laws of Shabbos The Heart of the Mitzvah (Rabbi Eli Goldwasser) Rambam Laws of Lending Ladies Class @ 99 Pondview - “Weekly Messages From Hashem” Monday Mishne Brura Yomi - Laws of Washing Hands Talmud Ta’anis Ladies class @ 7460 Bathurst St. #409 - “Weekly Messages From Hashem” Talmud Moed Katan with Mordechai Michalowicz Rambam Laws of Lending Tuesday Mishne Brura Yomi Talmud Ta’anis Weekly Torah Portion Ladies class at 415 Highcliffe Dr. Weekly Torah Portion Talmud Moed Katan with Mordechai Michalowicz Rambam Laws of Lending Wednesday Mishne Brura Yomi Talmud Ta’anis Talmud Moed Katan with Mordechai Michalowicz Rambam Laws of Lending Thursday Mishne Brura Yomi Talmud Ta’anis Men's Kollel followed by Wings & Chulent Chassidic Perspectives on the Parsha with Rabbi Tsvi Heber Friday Mishne Brura Yomi Tanya Fall Calendar SAT. / NOV. 15 BAR MITZVAH OF DAVID MANN SAT. / NOV. 22 AUFRUF OF LORNE PILLEMER SAT. / NOV. 22 CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER TUE. / DEC. 16 FIRST NIGHT OF CHANUKA SAT. / DEC. 20 AUFRUF OF JORDAN GLOWINSKY 7:15 am 9:00 am 5:25 pm 8:30 pm 6:00 am 7:20 am 1:00 pm 8:30 pm 9:30 pm 6:00 am 7:20 am 9:15 am 1:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:30 pm 9:30 pm 6:00 am 7:20 pm 8:30 pm 9:30 pm 6:00 am 7:20 am 8:30 pm 9:45 pm 6:00 am 7:20 am Westmount Shul Family Casino & Poker Night COME PLAY BLACKJACK, POKER, ROULETTE, CRAPS & MORE! Enjoy an all you can eat buffet and bar Win dozens of amazing raffle prizes! General Admission- $100 (includes chips, raffles, food, & bar) OR pay $200 to take part in a separate poker tournament for higher stakes Saturday, November 22nd @ 7:30 pm 1O Disera Drive, Suite 250 Organization For more information call 905.881.7485 or email office@westmountshul.com ** All admission fees are fully tax deductible SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND REGISTRATION FORM - 2014 TITLE SPONSOR WELCOME SPONSOR DINNER SPONSOR FULL TABLE SPONSOR HALF TABLE SPONSOR QUARTER TABLESPONSOR $ $ $ $ $ $ 3,600 2,500 1,000 1,000 500 250 Please indicate your choice by checking the appropriate selection. Full colour sponsorship signs are prominently displayed at the course during the game. Full tax receipts issued. PLAYER INFORMATION: Yes, I would love to play in the tournament. I’m paying for ___ players @ $ 100 =_____________ List your participants below and check 1. _________________________ 2. _________________________ 3. _________________________ 4. _________________________ those included in your payment. Tel: ________________ Tel: ________________ Tel: ________________ Tel: ________________ Tax receipts will be issued for the maximum allowable portion of the entry fee. PLAYER/SPONSORSHIP AND BILLING INFORMATION Name ___________________________ Company __________________ Address _____________________________________________________ Phone _____________________ Date___________ Cash E-Mail ____________________________ Cheque* Please bill my Visa / Mastercard Card Number ___________________ Expiry ______Amount $___________  Please make cheques payable to: Westmount Shul and Learning Centre Westmount Shul Family Casino Night FAQ’s Question: Who is the event for? Answer: Men & Women and children over Bar / Bat Mitzvah. Jews & Non-Jews are welcome to attend. Question: What are the fees? Answer: $100 per person for general admission to the Casino night OR $200 per person to play in the exclusive poker tournament. Question: What do I receive in return for the $100 fee? Answer: You receive a Casino voucher when you register, which can be redeemed for 40 poker chips from any of the dealers at the casino tables. You can use those chips at any of the Blackjack tables, roulette, or craps tables. You also receive 1 free picture at our new Graffiti wall photo shoot, unlimited food at the buffet, and unlimited drinks & Mohitos at the bar. Question: What do I receive in return for the $200 fee? Answer: All of the above items that come with general adsmission plus a different voucher for exclusive entrance to the poker tournament. Question: What happens when I run out of the 40 poker chips that I received from the dealer? Answer: You can reload. You can buy another voucher for only $20 and get another 40 poker chips. Or you can buy 3 vouchers for $50 (that is a total of 120 poker chips!) Question: What time is the exclusive poker tournament? Answer: The tournament, which is for a maximum of 40 players, runs from 8:30 PM -10:30 PM. Question: What prize does the winner of the poker tournament win? Answer: A prize worth a value of $1,000. Question: How do I participate in the raffle? Answer: You exchange your poker chips for raffles. You receive 1 raffle ticket for 20 poker chips. Question: Must I play any games in order to be eligible for the raffle? Answer: No. You can even exchange your voucher for 2 raffles and then enjoy the rest of the evening without playing. Question: When will the raffle be held? Answer: At the end of the evening. You need not be present to win. Question: I have never played casino games before – will I still have a good time? Answer: Yes. We have specially trained poker dealers who will explain to you how to play. In addition, you will enjoy socializing over the food and drinks. Question: Is the admission fee / payment for vouchers tax deductible? Answer: Yes – to the limited that the CRA will allow. (any where from 50% -100% depending on how much revenue is received.) WEEKLY PARSHA: Begins October 28th & 30th Weekly parsha with the “Milkman” Rabbi Michalowicz will share the mystical insights on the weekly Torah portion from the teachings of the “chalban” (milkman) Rabbi chaim cohen from givatayim, israel. Tuesday: 9:15 am or 8 pm @ 10 Disera drive Thursday 9:30 am @ Shomrei Shabbos cong. For more info contact: yossi@rogers.com