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Beth David B’nai Israel Beth Am
An Egalitarian Conservative Community
Shabbat Shalom
Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
‫שבת שלום‬
February 28, 2015
9 Adar, 5775
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Tetzaveh, Shabbat Zachor
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Parashah: 503 Maftir: 1135
Haftarah: 1281
Evenings:
Mornings:
Shabbat ........................................9:00 AM
Sunday........................................... 8:30 AM
Monday-Wednesday......... 7:00 & 8:00 AM
Thursday Purim............................ 7:30 AM
Friday.................................7:00 & 8:00 AM
This issue of the Shabbat Shalom is sponsored by
Faye & Murray Major
in celebration of the birth of their granddaughter
Anna Lily.
Members are asked to refrain from
wearing fragrances in the synagogue
Junior Congregation:Chapel...... 10:00 AM
Teen Kiddush Club: School......... .10:30 AM
See back page for
upcoming Purim events!
Service Times
Friday .............................................5:45 PM
Friday Candle Lighting................. 5:45 PM
Shabbat Mincha ........................... 5:45 PM
Shabbat ends ............................... 6:46 PM
Sunday -Thursday......................... 6:00 PM
PLEASE TURN OFF ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES WHILE IN THE SYNAGOGUE
55 Yeomans Road, Toronto, Ontario, M3H 3J7 | Phone: 416.633.5500
Fax: 416.633.1740 | www.bethdavid.com
THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS
Upcoming Events
Kiddush Sponsor
The Feldman Family
Sunday March 22, 2015
1:30 pm
Ganz Social Hall
David & Kenny Present
THE GOLDEN AGE of RADIO
“A new look at a fascinating era”
Members: $7.00
Non-members: $10.00
RSVP to Rose Haspel at 905 764 8141 by March 16, 2015
Theatre Trips
Thursday May 7
Tuesday June 23
“Carousel” Stratford Festival
“Sweet Charity” Shaw Festival
Tickets (including bus): Club Chaverut or Sisterhood Members $90
Non-Members
$95
Contact: Leona Eligberg 905-881-6343 Ruth Shapiro 905-771-1893
Sisterhood
Craft group- next meetings 8PM - March 17, April 21st and May 19th
Willing to teach knitting, crocheting, needlepoint & embroidery skills.
Contact Noreen Kasman - 905-881-2164 or kasman@rogers.com
Donations of worsted weight yarn or funds always welcome.
Beth David Celebrates Israel
SISTERHOOD AND BROTHERHOOD
Third Annual
WINE & CHEESE RECEPTION
TUESDAY MARCH 10 -
8 PM
GUEST SPEAKER ON THE HISTORY OF
KOSHER WINES, WINE SAMPLING, CHEESE,
FRUIT, PASTRIES, COFFEE & TEA,
GIFT & CRAFT BOUTIQUES, DOOR PRIZES
PRIOR TO MARCH 3RD $10
AT THE DO OR $15
For further information
Email: brotherhood@bethdavid.com or
sisterhood@bethdavid.com
Register online www.bethdavid.com
S H UL-WIDE FOOD DRIVE!
B ring non perishable, unopened food and personal care items to
the collection boxes in the lobby by:
Sunday March 22 12:30 PM.
Join us at 1:00 PM to help pack and deliver t he “survival kits” to
families living in Toronto housing projects.
Each survival kit should contain the following:
• Beans & lentils
• Canned fruits & vegetables
• Canned fish & meat
• Cans of soup or hearty stew
• Dried pasta & tomato sauce cans
• Peanut butter and jam
• Rice Tetra Pak, canned or powdered milk
• Sugar and sweetener
• Instant Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate
• Cereal/Instant Oatmeal
• Additional Items
Mini Shampoos/Conditioners, Lotions, Razors, Soap,
Small Comb,Tooth Paste/Brush,Socks
Making a difference together!
**Please drop off items at the office or in the bins at the front entrance.
Seudah Shlishyt Sponsor
Abe & Naomi Gertler
Enhanced Breakfast Sponsors
Bertha & Gordon Murray
Mark Weisz and Randy Weisz
Aimee Maman & Nava Blankenstein
Jean & Chaim Bernholtz
Breakfast Sponsors
David & Brenda Dimitry
Judy & Joseph Peleg
Thank you to this week’s sponsors!
What a beautiful way to commemorate
a Yahrzeit, Birthday, Anniversary or any other
special occasion in your family’s life!
Louis Agulnik
Fortunee Alami
Samuel Baker
Hannah K. Baum
Irving Bell
Charlotte Belz
Florence Benson
Sarah Berelovitch
Barnet Berman
Bessie Besserman
Meyer Blankenstein
Aaron Borman
Lillian Brooker
Celia Burke
Abraham Henry
Capland
Shirley Cohan
Esther Cohen
Leon de Castro
Louis Ellison
Elliott David Feldman
Harry Feldman
Isidor Fisher
Murray Fisher
Mary Gelbard
Bess Gelman
Edith Gershman
Clara Gertler
David Gladstone
Al (Abie) Gold
Jack Gold
Morris Gold
Abraham Goldstein
Jack Golomb
Betty Goodman
Maxwell Goody
Regina Gottlieb
Arthur Grant
David Harris
Chayala Heller
Esther Jacobson
Rebecca Jacobson
Louis Joseph
Benjamin Katz
Helen Katz
Molly Kazdan
Hyman Kitchener
Howard Klein
Joseph Klein
Sylvia Klein
Sharon Klotz
Sam Kupinsky
Edward Laderman
Aly Larson
Mel Lefton
Alexander Lifshitz
Ernest Manuel
Lightstone
Miriam Luft
Yahrzeits commemorated this week:
Club Chaverut
Paul Mac
Fred Major
Goldie Maltz
Alice Maman
Messouda Maman
Sima Mastey
Silvia Meretsky
Lionel Miller
David Moran
Claire Morry
Miriam Morton
Esther Murray
Annette Myerson
Wolfe Nayman
Lois Newman
Rose Newman
Annie Novitsky
Samuel Pancer
Dora Posner
Ann Presant
Alfred Press
Annie Reif
Samuel Richman
Lillian Romm
Sarah Rosenberg
Celia Roth
Norman Roth
Lily Rubenstein
Sol Rumanek
Joseph Rygier
Ira Schecter
Anna Schmeiser
Fela Schmeiser
Alodar Shanto
Bayla Shaul
Bella Sherman
Hilda Shifman
Lola Shlaferman
Ida Shopiro
Abraham Yaakov Shoub
Samuel Slobod
Joseph Sonshine
Rebecca Sonshine
Harry Stein
Aaron Joseph Steinberg
Louis Swimmer
Fanny Tittel
Rose Tobis
Sylvia Toplitsky
Mina Tucker
Sam Urowitz
Anne Venick
Ida Waine
Max Weinstock
Lorne Weisberg
George Weiss
Isadore Weisz
Esther Wintre
Benjamin Wosnick
Adult Education
Dinner Lecture with
Our Women’s Study Group Genesis: The Beginning of Desire
Led by Rabbi Philip Scheim & Ritual Director Michael Rubin
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
Upcoming Classes- Tuesdays, March 3rd, 17th & 31st
Admission free Open to all
Yiddish Literature Group Reading Yiddish Literature in the original
MONDAYS: Boardroom, 10-11 AM Open to all
Leaders of Modern Zionism
Wednesdays 8-9PM with Rabbi Philip Scheim
March 11: Menhachem Begin
March 18: Today’s leaders & tomorrow’s outlook
SHABBAT SIDRA LUNCHEON
Saturday March 28th : Following morning services.
Beth Feffer and Sorele Urman will lead a
d i s c u s s i o n of Tzav and the accompany i ng
Haftar ah.
Advanced registration for luncheon required: $10.00
by Tuesday March 24th.
Register online at www.bethdavid.com or call BDBIBA at
416-633-5500 or e-mail info@bethdavid.com
Youth/Families
Preschool
Shabbat
Pray ‘n Play with
Hailey
Dr. Shawna Dolansky
Scroll & Spade:
Where Torah & Archaeology Intersect
SUNDAY MARCH 22ND AT 6:00 PM
Explore the amazing truth behind major
archeological finds and how they intersect with the
Torah. We will examine a variety of artifacts and sites
and engage in a discussion about the ways in which
they impact, or are impacted by, our understanding
of the biblical text. A fascinating look at how
archaeology can improve our understanding of the
history and religions of the people who produced it.
Dinner & Lecture $36
Advanced registration required
www.bethdavid.com or (416) 633-5500
Adult Education Committee Presents:
Jewish Legal Ethics in an Age of Terrorism
With Rabbi Moshe Meirovich
March 12, 2015- “Who Shall Live and Who Shall Die?”
Jewish Concepts of War
March 19, 2015Biblical and Rabbinic Concepts of ‘Rodef’
March 26, 2015- Rescue of Hostages:
a) Efficacy of Prayer
b) Which Hostages Life is More Precious
c) Torture: Yes or No??
Admission Free! Register at bethdavid.com
For 1-5 year olds In the Library
Shabbat Morning
10AM-12PM
Shabbat themed
stories, songs, snacks
& activities all geared
to teach our youngest
congregants to
love Shabbat! Bring
your children &
grandchildren!
Upcoming Date:
Feb.28th
Teen Kiddush
Club
Feb 28th
10 AM -12 PM
Grades 6-12 in the
Montessori Jewish Day
School 10:30AM
Junior
Congregation
with Alana
Ages 6-12
Downstairs Chapel
Shabbat
Morning 10-12
Yummy nut free
snacks will be served
Young Families Shabbat Service
S u n d a y M a r c h 1 stBasket pickup 10:00 AM-12:00 PM at the Shul
Basket delivery—5-10 deliveries in the
neighbourhood of your choice during the day
on Sunday
Teens & Adults
Teens earn volunteer hours!
Please contact: helene@bethdavid or 416-633-5500 ext. 28
Looking for an exciting and engaging
WEDNESDAY MARCH 4TH
6:00PM-9:00PM
Jewish education for your kids?
Beth David Hebrew School
ü Small classes, maximum 10 students
ü Personal attention based on the individual level
ü Hebrew language skills and Judaic content
ü Dynamic and experienced teachers
ü Unique component offered by young Israeli emissaries
MEGILLAH READING AT 6 FOLLOWED BY CARNIVAL
MEGILLAH
CARNIVAL
GAMES
&&
CARNIVAL
When: Mondays: 5:00 – 7:30 PM – **Dinner included!**
Ages: Grade 3 through Grade 7
Where: Beth David Synagogue
55 Yeomans Road, Toronto
For more information:
Call: (416) 633-5500 ext. 23
Email: mrubin@bethdavid.com
COME IN COSTUME!
COTTON CANDY
BOUNCY CASTLES HOT
DOGS
BETH DAVID SYNAGOGUE
$10 PER PERSON
REGISTER ONLINE WWW.BETHDAVID.COM
Dear Members,
When calling the office for your various Synagogue activities and
needs, please note the extensions listed below for our office staff.
This will help make your office experience more efficient.
Cari Kozierok Bahar (ext. 22),
Robyn Zajac-Cooper (ext. 35), Jeev Logan (ext. 27),
Helene Jacobs (ext.28), Faye Major (ext. 0),
Simmi Toby (ext. 24), Thanuja Perera (ext. 25)
Philip S. Scheim - Rabbi | Marshall Loomer - Cantor | Michael Rubin - Ritual Director
Cari Kozierok Bahar - Executive Director
David Bienstock - President
Andy Pascoe - Vice President, Finance and Administration
Madeleine Sarick -Vice President, Programming and Ritual
Steven Risenman - Vice President, House and Property
Karen Bernstein - Secretary
Jerry Paskowitz - Treasurer
Ettie Schimmer - Past President
Steven Risenman - Brotherhood President
Lisa Levine - Sisterhood President
Barry Levine - Chairman of the Board
Sponsorship Opportunities Available for
Purim Celebrations
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March 4th and 5th
Hamentaschen $72 x 5 sponsors
Mitzvah Sandwich Making $90
Greggers/Rashanim $100
Carnival Games $180 x multiple sponsors
Purim Seudah March 5th - multiple sponsors needed Please contact helene@bethdavid.com
or Simmi at youthdirector@bethdavid.com
Thank you for your support!