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Beth Tzedec Bulletin
60 Years of Tradition–Building for the Future
volume 65, no. 2 | kislev 5776 • november 2015 | www.beth-tzedec.org
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Give Bubbie a Break:
A Good, OldFashioned Family
Shabbat Dinner
November 27
p. 8
Revenge,
Responsibility and
Reconciliation with
Prof. Ken Wald
December 2
p. 24
Family Fun Day
December 25
p. 2
Shabbat Shirah
Weekend
January 22 to 24
p. 10
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commentary Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl
Back to the Future
A synagogue should be proud of its history, but must have a passionately held vision
about the meaning and future of Jewish life.
what can a synagogue community be?
The film Back to the Future was set in 1955 and
imagined events of 2015. As Beth Tzedec celebrates its
60th anniversary as a congregation (our roots actually go
back to the 1890s with our founding kehillot of Beth
Midrash Hagadol and Goel Tzedec), it is appropriate to
reflect on what our Synagogue has been in the past,
where we are today and what we can be in the future.
At our Simhat Torah luncheon, our Hattan Torah,
˙ Tzedec which
Jeff Perlmutter,˙ spoke of the impact of Beth
“has played a central role in my life ever since I was a
child. I had my bar mitzvah here. After Joanne and I got
married and soon had our own children, all three of our
boys had their b’nei mitzvah here. Beth Tzedec had been
a destination for me for Shabbat and haggim services my
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entire life. It is here, where I became intimately
familiar
with Jewish life, Jewish values and Jewish rituals. It is
here, at Beth Tzedec, where I first experienced the beauty
of prayer and the camaraderie of participating in a
minyan.”
At the bar mitzvah brunch for their son, Cathy
Weinberg and Todd Beallor referred to the historic and
contemporary connection of their families with the
Synagogue. Cathy welcomed Rabbi Friedberg, noting
that he “officiated at both Todd’s and my bar and bat
mitzvah and now is with us to celebrate at Mitchell’s bar
mitzvah.” After noting how masterfully his son had led
shaharit and read Torah, Todd added, “From the time
you˙ were a toddler, I would bring you on Shabbat
morning and you would march me right up to the front
row so you could see and hear everything that was
happening. This Congregation has been a part of our
lives and our families’ [lives] for generations and we
hope it will continue to be a part of your life.”
Cheryl Rosenthal, honoured as our Kallat Bereisheet,
also addressed her relationship with Beth Tzedec: “My
involvement began the year the shul opened. Our family
moved here from the McCaul Street Shul. My dad, Hy
Cooper, alav hashalom, became involved and had just
become president of the Men’s Club when he died
suddenly at age 52. I began attending our
Congregational School in kindergarten and continued,
four days a week, until confirmation at age 16. Cantor
Morris Sobermanz”l made me learn his trop, giving me
the ability to read Torah and chant haftarot, and
instilling in me the life-long love of doing so.
“My parents brought me to shul every Shabbat, and
from an early age, I was a regular in Junior
Congregation. Years later, we brought our two sons and
now we bring our grandchildren. Most of my life, both
good and bad, has been tied to Beth Tzedec, from my bat
mitzvah and Sweet 16 to our wedding, the bar mitzvahs
and weddings of our children and the baby naming of
our granddaughter. Everything has taken place here,
[including] my parents’ funerals and those of my
grandmother and my beloved aunt Sally Grossman.
“My husband Hersh is a past president of the Men’s
Club, responsible for Yom Hashoah candles and
chairman of its Scholarship Fund, so graciously named
after my dad. We volunteer to usher on yontif and for
community and shul events. I still love to read Torah or
chant a haftarah. This is my shul. Every time I walk into
this building, the spirits of my parents envelop me.”
These testimonies tell the story of a long-standing
and steady effort to provide meaning to the personal
lives of our members. At both high and low points over
many years, we seek to enable people to bring spiritual
significance to their existential struggles.
Judaism is not a do-it-yourself religion. Even as it
supports a personal search for meaning, much of Jewish
life depends on joining with others for prayer and
kashrut, Shabbat connections and sacred celebrations. A
virtual community is no substitute for a compelling
kehillah. A 24-7 congregation offers much more than a
pop-up High Holiday or an occasional Shabbat service.
From a rabbinic perspective, a synagogue should be
proud of its history, but must have a passionately held
vision about the meaning and future of Jewish life. Your
rabbis believe that Conservative Judaism provides a
dynamic, authentic and meaningful expression of Jewish
life, and that Beth Tzedec provides a vibrant community
of commitment for personal growth and involvement
with others.
We want to inspire people to bring the energy and
ideas of our synagogue into the realm of their personal
and family life, to transform our city and society. There
are very few congregations that are so ambitious, that
strive to accomplish what we seek to achieve throughout
the year.
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continued Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl
Individuals and families that have entered our community more recently
speak about our welcome to Jews-by-Choice and concern for spiritual
engagement. They tell us that they admire our desire to develop community
and our commitment to the society in which we live. They like the varied
opportunities for prayer we provide. They appreciate our innovative and
exciting educational opportunities for children and families and our efforts
to involve a young adult generation. They are appreciative of a wide range
of educational and cultural programs for adults and the strong intellectual
interests of our rabbis. They find our strong connection with Israel and
openness to questions exciting. They are attracted to our musical programs
and our new prayer books. Our policies of inclusion and openness to dialogue
with other religious traditions are refreshing. These are markers of the present
and harbingers of the future.
As we mark our 60th anniversary, it is gratifying to take note of what we
have accomplished. Our founders would be justifiably proud of all that we have
contributed to the lives of individuals and to Jewish life in Toronto, the
Diaspora and Israel. It is equally essential that we look forward to dream and
imagine what we still want to become.
The History of
Beth Tzedec Congregation
Book Launch
Tuesday, November 24 at 7:30 PM
You are cordially invited to join us for the launch of the book,
The History Of Beth Tzedec Congregation,
a beautiful photo-filled coffee-table book
written by author, journalist and
genealogist Bill Gladstone. It explores
Beth Tzedec’s rich history, venturing
back to times prior to the
amalgamation of our two
founding synagogues. During
the launch, those involved
in the production of this work
will share their thoughts and
insights. No charge, and
copies of the book will be
available for purchase.
beth tzedec bulletin Winter
Volume 65, Number 2
Kislev 5776 • November 2015
Beth Tzedec Congregation
1700 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5P 3K3
Tel 416-781-3511 / Fax 416-781-0150
www.beth-tzedec.org
President S. Blake Teichman
president@beth-tzedec.org
Chair of the Board Sheldon Rotman
chair@beth-tzedec.org
Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl, Anne and
Max Tanenbaum Senior Rabbinic Chair
ext. 228, ravbaruch@beth-tzedec.org
Rabbi Adam Cutler
ext. 219, ravadam@beth-tzedec.org
Cantor Simon Spiro
ext. 223, cantorsimon@beth-tzedec.org
Cantor Sidney Ezer
ext. 296, cantorsid@beth-tzedec.org
Ritual Director Lorne Hanick
ext. 240, lhanick@beth-tzedec.org
Director of Community Building & Spiritual
Engagement Yacov Fruchter
ext. 279, yfruchter@beth-tzedec.org
Executive Director Randy E. Spiegel
ext. 211, rspiegel@beth-tzedec.org
Director of Education and Family
Programming / Congregational School
Principal Daniel Silverman
ext. 231, dsilverman@beth-tzedec.org
Director of Youth Engagement Simmi Toby
ext. 239, stoby@beth-tzedec.org
Teen Engagement Coordinator Lily Chapnik
ext. 229, lchapnik@beth-tzedec.org
Receptionist Avital Narvey
416-781-3511, info@beth-tzedec.org
Events Coordinator Florence Bendelac
ext. 213, fbendelac@beth-tzedec.org
Communications Coordinator Terri Humphries
ext. 212, thumphries@beth-tzedec.org
Membership & Development Coordinator
Sheri Federman ext. 220, sfederman@beth-tzedec.org
Senior Program Coordinator / Librarian
Zina Glassman ext. 225, library@beth-tzedec.org
Museum Curator Dorion Liebgott
ext. 232, museum@beth-tzedec.org
Presented as part of Beth Tzedec’s 60th
anniversary celebrations
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TO CONTRIBUTE YOUR news, congratulations,
member updates or other listings, send an email
to thumphries@beth-tzedec.org, call
416-781-3514, ext. 212 or fax 416-781-0150.
lifecycle News and Milestones
News received between August 15 and October 16 has been included in this issue.
Milestones
and celebrations
Births
Matthew Spencer, son of
DR. JOHN & FERN SPENCER,
Cole Ryan, son of DAVID &
and Stefanie Greenspan,
SHANNON AXLER, grandson of
daughter
of SAUL & ROBYN
JEFF & HELENA AXLER and JOE
, who will be
GREENSPAN
GOODMAN & MARDI THOMASmarried
November
21.
GOODMAN, born September 5.
share your good news unless you tell us
U Weaboutcan’tit. Send
an email to thumphries@bethtzedec.org, or call us at 416-781-3514 ext. 212. Deadline
for the next Bulletin covering January to March is
November 27.
Many thanks
Shoel & Eileen Silver, who
sponsored a Seudah Shlisheet
on September 19 to
commemorate the yahrtzeit
of Lily Silver.
Pauline Menkes, who
sponsored a Seudah Shlisheet
on October 24 to commemorate
the yahrtzeit of Jack
Weintraub.
Prof. Aurel Braun, who
sponsored a Congregational
Congratulations to
Ilene & Stephen Flatt and
Kiddush on October 31 in
Florence Magram and family, honour of the marriage of
Marni Blustein, daughter of
who sponsored a Seudah
Daniel Braun & Lauren
MYRA & STEVEN BLUSTEIN,
Shlisheet on September 26 to Shoolman.
granddaughter of RUTH &
commemorate the yahrtzeit
LONY GROPPER, and Michael
of P. Theodore Magram.
Esterita Rajsky and Rochelle
Wolkowicz, son of REINA &
Zabitsky, who sponsored a
Lilah Grace, daughter of
IRVING WOLKOWICZ, on their
Gella & Paul Rothstein, who Congregational Kiddush on
ALEX & CHELSEA SHERRINGTON,
engagement.
sponsored a Congregational
October 31 to commemorate
granddaughter of JOHN &
Kiddush on September 28 to the yahrtzeit of William
AMANDA SHERRINGTON, born
Jillian Casselman, daughter
commemorate the yahrtzeit
David Chananie.
September 27.
of LISA & NEIL CASSELMAN,
of J. Barney Goldhar.
Jeremy & Jo-anne Cole, who
Shayna Hannah, daughter of and Justin Lipton, son of LISA
& SHAYNE LIPTON, on their
Caroline Bokar, who
will sponsor a
LAURA & BEN FREEMAN,
engagement.
sponsored a Seudah Shlisheet Congregational Kiddush on
granddaughter of ALAN &
on October 3 to commemorate
FAYE SHINER and JOHN &
Davida Goldenberg, daughter the yahrtzeit of Mara Bokar. November 28 in honour of
CINDY FREEMAN, born
the Bat Mitzvah of their
of DR. LESLIE & SUSAN
October 17.
daughter Sara Cole.
GOLDENBERG, and Dani
The Hodgins and Gold
Warshager, son of BEN &
Families, who sponsored a
William & Robin Stone,
Weddings
LOLA WARSHAGER, on their
Congregational Kiddush on
who will sponsor a
engagement.
October 3 in honour of the
Sarah Roth, daughter of
Congregational Kiddush on
marriage of David Hodgins
MARK & LOREN ROTH, and
November 28 in honour of
David
&
Lucille
Griff,
who
& Dana Gold.
Benjamin Yavelberg, son of
the
Bar Mitzvah of their son
th
will celebrate their 59
FLORA MUSHLEAH YAVELBERG
Harrison
Stone.
anniversary on December 25. Prof. Bruce & Nancy Elman,
& ARTHUR YAVELBERG, who
who sponsored a
Jeremy Dacks & Ali
were married June 28.
Rhodelle Hershoran, who
Congregational Kiddush on
Taradash, who will sponsor
th
celebrated her 99 birthday
October 10 in honour of the a Congregational Kiddush on
Blayr Austin, daughter of
on October 16.
marriage of Dr. Joel Elman
PAMELA & PAUL AUSTIN, and
December 5 in honour of the
& Dr. Tarin Arenson.
Michael Kobierski, son of
Bar Mitzvah of their son
Sharon & Barry Kaufman,
HELENA & VLADISLOW
Jordan Ethan Dacks.
who celebrated their 50th
Felicia Valo, who sponsored
KOBIERSKI, who were
anniversary on October 3.
a Congregational Kiddush on Sam Damiani & Marnie
married September 6.
Benjamin Roth, son of MARK October 17 in honour of the Burke, who will sponsor a
marriage of Shana Valo &
Jackie Prince, daughter of
Congregational Kiddush on
& LOREN ROTH, and Cari
GAIL & IRWIN PRINCE, and
December 13 in honour of
Snider, daughter of MARILYN Michael Peiser.
Daniel Meyers, son of DR.
the Bat Mitzvah of their
& LARRY SNIDER, on their
The Hon. Jerry & Carole
BARRY & CAROLE MEYERS,
daughter Hannah Damiani.
engagement.
Grafstein, who sponsored a
who were married October
Congregational Kiddush on
David Rotstein and Natalie
Ira Shiner, son of ALAN &
11 in Long Island, NY.
October 24 to commemorate Promislow, who will sponsor
FAYE SHINER, and Rebecca
the yahrtzeiten of Helen
Erica Gottlieb, daughter of
a Congregational Kiddush on
Golt, daughter of FRED &
Grafstein, Israel Bleeman and January 23 in honour of the
THOMAS & DORANN GOTTLIEB, BENITA GOLT, on their
Molly Sniderman.
and Tally Berdugo, son of
Bat Mitzvah of their daughter
engagement.
SAMUEL & RACHEL BERDUGO,
Jessica Rotstein.
who were married October 25.
Aiden Reid, son of JILLIAN
LAPEDUS & DR. ANDREW BIER,
grandson of JAN & MARK
LAPEDUS and ELAINE & COLIN
BIER, born September 12 in
San Francisco, CA.
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Farewell to Rabbi Schachter
As Rabbi Schachter concludes his service to Beth Tzedec,
we invite you to join us for a community kiddush on
Shabbat, November 21 to thank him in support of the
individuals and families of our congregational community.
Rabbi Shalom Schachter has served as our Rabbinic Hesed Associate for the past two
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years. He has brought comfort to many people in hospital, consoled families in grief, given
spiritual direction to Jews-by-Choice, and taught and modeled Torah in all his actions. It has
been a privilege and pleasure to have had Rabbi Schachter and his wife, Marcia Gilbert,
as part of our community.
Please join us as we express our appreciation to and honour Rabbi Schachter.
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Mazal Tov
to our
B’nei Mitzvah
WHO HAVE COMPLETED OUR
BAR / BAT MITZVAH PROGRAM
December 5
Jordan Ethan Dacks
son of Jeremy Dacks &
Ali Taradash
November 28
Sara Cole
daughter of Jeremy &
Jo-anne Cole
November 28
Harrison Stone
son of William &
Robin Stone
December 13
Hannah Damiani
daughter of Sam Damiani &
Marnie Burke
January 23
Jessica Rotstein
daughter of David Rotstein and
Natalie Promislow
The Beth Tzedec and Phyllis & Ab Flatt Camp Ramah in Canada
Incentive Program Family Fund is open to Beth Tzedec members with a
child who will be attending Camp Ramah in Canada for the first time.
For more information on summer camping opportunities, please contact
Daniel Silverman at 416-781-3514 ext. 231 or dsilverman@beth-tzedec.org,
or call the Jewish camp of your choice.
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GIVE BUBBIE
A BREAK:
A GOOD, OLD - FA SHION ED
FA MILY SH A BB AT D IN N ER
Friday, November 27 at 5:30 PM
Who has time for all the Shabbat dinner shopping, cooking and
cleaning every week? This week, not you! Join us for an easy and
delicious Shabbat dinner. Eat and enjoy! We'll take care of everything
else. We will welcome Shabbat together at 5:30 pm, with dinner
beginning at 6:15 pm. Special programming for kids.
Cost: $36 adults; $18 youth (ages 5 to 14); $6 children (ages 1 to 4).
Dinner by advance reservation only by monday, November 23.
For information or reservations, contact the Synagogue office
at 416-781-3511 or info@beth-tzedec.org
This year, when you
Celebrate • Honour • Commemorate
Choose ‘Treasures of Beth Tzedec’ Tribute Cards
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is upon us and is a perfect time to
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send
family and friends words of appreciation, thanks or
remembrance. Our Hanukkah card features a hanukkiyah (pictured)
˙ Museum collection.
from the Beth Tzedec˙ Reuben and Helene Dennis
Or you can purchase a set of our ‘Treasures of Beth Tzedec’ Tribute
Cards series featuring photographs of the timeless treasures of our
Congregation with general, lifestyle and holiday themes. These
beautiful cards are available in two ways:
• Call us to order individual cards at a cost of $18 each and we’ll
inscribe and send them for you; or
• Purchase a series package of 6 cards for $50, or $10 for an
individual card, and personalize and send them out yourself.
All contributions for these Tribute Cards are fully tax receiptable.
For information or to purchase, contact Avital Narvey at
416-781-3511 or info@beth-tzedec.org.
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from the executive director Randy E. Spiegel
Shul Shopping—Toronto’s
“Best Buy”
Beth Tzedec is a full service operation, offering top-of-the-line, real-life educational,
social, spiritual and cultural experiences.
we have now completed the stretch run to rosh
Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the annual period of self and
communal reflection. In this town, the excitement and
buzz may have focussed a little more on the Blue Jays
playoff run and less on our own personal run
towards a meaningful and fulfilling High Holy Day and
Sukkot experience. Increasingly, or so it seems, many who
are renewing or joining a synagogue for the first time
mirror those trolling for “good seats”—tickets to the big
event at the cheapest price. Black Friday shul shopping is
looking increasingly like the Middle Eastern souk or a
Let’s Make a Deal event with membership chairs in many
congregations being thrust into the role of Wayne Brady.
Competition has been fierce among the established
legacy congregations (such as Beth Tzedec) and start-ups
looking to become established congregations (like Beth
Tzedec). Every denomination is challenged to grab its
segment of the young and the restless market, with many
offering a pay-as-you-pray alternative to membership and
engagement. We who are in the trenches and listen to
members and potential members see people of all ages
looking for something more; everything from a second
home to a place to plant themselves for a few meaningful
hours for three days a year, hoping to catch some
inspiration or spritual relief.
Make no mistake; there is a significant difference
between being part of the team and sitting in the
bleachers. It takes a lot to be a player but in Jewish life,
unlike pro sports, everyone can be part of the action. We
all know those who are willing to shell out hundreds of
hard earned dollars for a few hours of entertainment, yet
seem less likely to spend—propotionately or absolutely—
the same or less for a full year of synagogue membership.
Synagogue professional and lay leadership are called
upon everyday to put the best possible product on the
field, to dazzle and deliver substance that will touch the
soul. Our clergy, teachers, speakers and facilities have to
be game ready for the individual and the crowd 365 days
a year. There is no comparison—nor should there be a
competition—between synagogue membership and
membership in a golf or tennis club, a winter vacation or
a new car.
In a recent Tablet article, Liel Leibovitz noted that in
addition to the online offerings, Best Buy, as a bricks and
mortar entity, has been successful and synagogues can
learn a lesson from them. Best Buy “... understood
precisely what it offered its clients and chose to invest in
enhancing that experience.” Frankly, as we celebrate our
60th anniversary, I think Best Buy could learn from us.
We are all about maximizing the user experience. Ours is
a full service operation, offering top-of-the-line, real-life
educational, social, spiritual and cultural experiences.
We help you engage, to be a player and not just a
spectator. We give you the chance to meaningfully
connect with our clergy, other members and with the
broader community, and not just sit in the bleachers.
Yes, we are a “big box shul” with all the fantastic
choices and options you expect and demand—from daily
services, a dynamic, kid-friendly Congregational School
and more than 200 programs annually targeted to every
age and social bracket, from cradle to grave. Ours is a
multi-dimensional venue that can handle the unique
demands of a small meeting or a large affair. We are,
and challenge you also to be, a destination for Jewish
living.
Part of our mission and vision is to be accessible and
inclusive to all who are “hungry” for a meaningful
Jewish experience. Our membership contribution rates
are competitive and we never turn away anyone who is
looking for a real experience. We don’t put
memberships on sale nor do we undercut the
competition as a way of bumping our numbers. For the
discount shul shopper and the seasoned bargain hunter
alike, Beth Tzedec is the real deal, the best experience in
the market.
The baseball season always ends as do concerts and
shows. Venues will empty, leaving the spectator with a
ticket stub, a memory and the reality that you are always
on the outside. The synagogue and your Beth Tzedec
experience can be lasting and elevating because, as
Leibovitz says, “… we still want to go to a place where
we can forget about the cheaper and quicker thrills of
the world outside.”
To make a gift that will
strengthen our Synagogue, please
contact me at 416-781-3514 ext.
211 or rspiegel@beth-tzedec.org.
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January 22 to 24
A three-day festival of song and spirit featuring Cantor Simon Spiro
and the Beth Tzedec Singers, the Voices of Tomorrow children’s choir
and special musical guest Sam Glaser, direct from California.
Musical Friday Night Live Shabbat Service
Shabbat Shirah Community Concert
Friday, January 22 at 6:00 PM
Kick off this musical Shabbat with Cantor
Simon Spiro and Sam Glaser. The West Coast
spiritual sing-along service will be followed
by a song-filled Shabbat dinner. Cost for
dinner: $40 adults; $18 youth (ages 5 to 14);
$6 children (ages 1 to 4). Dinner by advance
reservation only by Monday, January 18.
Saturday evening, January 23 at 8:00 PM
This annual community concert features
Cantor Simon Spiro and Sam Glaser, live in
concert with special surprise musical guests.
Dessert reception follows. Tickets: $25 in
advance; $36 at the door
Special Shabbat Shirah Morning Service
Shabbat, January 23—Services at 8:45 AM
A once-a-year musical service featuring
Cantor Spiro and the Beth Tzedec Singers
with a sermon-in-song by Sam Glaser and an
appearance by the Voices of Tomorrow.
Rockin’ with Sam Glaser Youth Concert
Sunday, January 24 at 4:00 PM
Our Shabbat Shirah Weekend concludes with
an exciting, rockin’ concert, especially for
youth, featuring the dynamic sounds of
Sam Glaser. No charge.
For information, reservations or tickets, contact the
Synagogue office at 416-781-3511 or info@beth-tzedec.org.
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cantor’s diary Cantor Simon Spiro
A Synaplex Within a
Synaplex
on shabbat and holiday mornings,
Beth Tzedec becomes a “synaplex”.
That is, the shul divides into many
smaller congregations as people
separate, heading to different areas to
experience a variety of ways to daven.
I have always felt that, even within
our enormous Sanctuary, we are
divided into separate groups and that
people have completely different prayer
experiences depending on where they
sit in this dramatic space.
On Rosh Hashanah and Yom
Kippur, there is what I term the “Back
Congregation”—those who sit in the
Banquet Hall extension. With over
1,000 other people sitting between
them and the bimah, they have the
most freedom when it comes to
interacting with their friends or
entering and exiting the service often.
During the year, the “Overhang
Congregation” is made up of those
who scatter themselves in the seats
underneath the balcony. Even with
ample room up ahead, these daveners
insist on sitting where they sit
because—so many of them tell me—
that was the permanent seat of their
now deceased father, mother or other
relative. Family loyalty is indeed a
strong value.
The “Middle Congregation” is
where the majority of the daveners sit.
The “Middle Congregation” members
are friendly, chatting, catching up on
the week’s events and wishing greetings
to each other and to me as I pass with
the Torah procession. (That’s not to
say that the “Overhang Congregation”
is unfriendly; but the closeness in
seating in the middle lends itself to
more socializing.)
Then there’s the “Sinners Row”.
That’s what my wife has affectionately
named the front row where she always
sits. This is because, like her, the people
sitting there on Yom Kippur inevitably
stay until the end of Musaf, so she
jokes that they (and she) must have the
greatest number of sins for which to
atone.
There are many reasons that my
wife always sits in the front row and
that, over the years, many other musiclovers have moved forward to join her.
Firstly, the sound is amazing. The
perfect vocal blend that we’ve
developed in the Beth Tzedec Singers
can be enjoyed not only through
amplification but acoustically as well,
with no possibility of speaker
distortion. When the musical
arrangement is lively, the front row
becomes animated. When the piece is
more solemn, the experience is moving
and spiritual.
Secondly, without rows and rows
of pews ahead, the Sanctuary becomes
an intimate place for those in the front.
The only thing in their sightline is the
bimah, creating a truly personal
davening experience. As my wife says,
it’s her own shul space. No
distractions. Just the bimah, the siddur
and her thoughts.
Finally, people in the front row sing
along. While our Sanctuary is indeed
impressive and striking in size, it can be
intimidating as a place in which to
participate aloud. Awestruck visitors
who see it for the first time have
commented that it’s like visiting New
York’s Radio City Music Hall.
Seriously, who would ever dare to sing
along in a concert venue like that?
Unlike Radio City, however,
Shabbat davening is not a concert. The
music during our services is meant to
involve the congregation and enhance
their prayers as they sing along.
About five years ago I was a guest
Hazzan with the Beth Tzedec Singers at
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another Toronto shul. We did the same
Shabbat morning service that we do
here, same melodies and arrangements,
but that synagogue’s Sanctuary was
filled with the sound of the voices of
the congregants singing with us. I have
thought about the difference often and
I believe that it was simply because of
the proximity of the pews to me.
Similarly, when I toured with the
Beth Tzedec Singers a few years ago,
the synagogue we visited in Boca
Raton was also filled with the sound of
people’s voices singing along. And
earlier this year, when we had Shabbatin-the-Round, the sound in the gym
was glorious—everyone felt comfortable singing along. Again, the people
seated were much closer to me.
I love hearing the voices of the
congregants singing with me and the
choir. The people in the front row sing
out with full sound and joyful
kavanah. This is what a Shabbat
service is meant to be. I wish we could
fit 1,000 people in the “Sinners Row”,
but at least there are plenty of seats in
the rows of the “Middle Congregation”
section. This Shabbat Shirah—January
22 to 24—when we welcome Sam
Glaser, our dynamic and charismatic
musical guest, I hope you will consider
moving up to the area around the
front. Until the Beth Tzedec Sanctuary
renovation is complete, that is the place
to be for a wonderfully participatory
and meaningful davening. Go ahead,
don’t be shy. I look forward to seeing
your faces and hearing your beautiful
voices as you join me in musical
prayer!
B’shalom.
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YO U N G R A B B I S S P E A K
Tuesday, December 8
Fractured Light—
Jewish Identity in a Hyphenated World
Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre (750 Spadina Ave.)
Wednesday, February 17
Judaism, Gender and Sexuality
Danforth Jewish Circle (310 Danforth Ave.,
Eastminster United Church, basement)
Thursday, May 19
Israel—The 4 Rabbi Solution
Shaarei Shomayim (470 Glencairn Ave.)
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Havurat HaSefer
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Contemporary Jewish
Philosophy Reading Group
HAVDALAH
AND SKATING
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16
FROM 6:15 TO 8:00 PM
Grab your skates and helmets and come to
a great night of family skating fun. We will
do Havdalah on ice and then skate the night
away. Food and snacks served after skating.
No charge, but advance registration
required by Tuesday, January 12.
For information or to reserve, contact Simmi Toby
at 416-781-3514 ext. 239 or stoby@beth-tzedec.org
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Thursdays—November 19,
December 3 and January 7 & 28
7:30 to 9:00 PM
Havurat HaSefer, our Jewish philosophy reading
˙
group,
explores modern accessible works of
Jewish thought. This engaging group is for
anyone interested in thinking deeply about the
meaning and purpose of Judaism today. No
charge, but limited spaces available.
For information or to register, contact the Synagogue
office at 416-781-3511 or info@beth-tzedec.org
Please contact Rav Adam if you are interested in start-
commentary Rav Adam Cutler
Who Can Recount the
Balance of Israel
A vibrant Judaism is one that honours, and indeed demands, human initiative.
Who can recount the mighty acts of Israel?
Who can count them?
Indeed, in every age, a hero shall arise
The people’s rescuer.
Hear!
In those days and in our time,
A Maccabee saves and redeems.
And in our days, all of Israel
Shall stand united and be rescued.
every winter of my childhood, my family went to
visit Israeli friends who lived nearby. We would sit around
their living room, eat sufganiyot, light the hanukkiyah and
˙
sing songs. I always looked forward to this evening spent
with friends, participating in what seemed like nothing
more than light-hearted fun. It was not until years later
that I realized the ideological import of the songs chosen.
Mi Yemalel, among the most popular of Hebrew
Hanukkah songs, is a radical rejection of God’s role in
˙
human
history, replaced instead by the mighty deeds of
mere mortals. Menashe Ravina (formerly Rabinovich), the
Ukrainian born and German educated composer, did not
just want to write a popular tune. Rather, he wanted to
make a point.
Together with many other early Zionist pioneers,
Ravina looked at the Maccabees as historical predecessors
to themselves. Indeed, the Maccabees remain important
figures in the mythology of Zionism to this day—think of
all the Israeli sports teams named Maccabee. Like an
anthropocentric reading of the Hanukkah story, these
˙
Zionists came not with the expectation
that God would
intervene and assist them in their affairs, but with a
conviction that, through their own determination, they
could succeed in the Land of Israel. Ravina skillfully
replaces God with human creativity and determination.
Mi Yemalel is a play on Psalm 106:2, which asks
‘‫’ִמי ימלל גבורות ה‬, Who can recount the mighty acts of
the LORD? In Ravina’s version, of course, it is not the
mighty acts of God, but the mighty acts of the people of
Israel that are recalled. The participles, ‫גואל מושיע‬, and
‫פודה‬, (rescues/rescuer, saves/saver and redeems/redeemer)
are all words that often, especially in Jewish liturgy, refer
to God. Yet here they speak of the Maccabees.
A vibrant Judaism for me is one that honours, and
indeed demands, human initiative. It is a Judaism that
embraces free will and requires of its adherents to take
their moral obligations seriously. We are not meant to rely
on miracles and divine intervention.
At the same time, we are elevated when we seek to
discover God in this world. We benefit when we recognize
the Eternal in our lives.
At Beth Tzedec, we work hard to find entry points and
meaningful ongoing programming for those whose starting
point is humankind and for those whose starting point is
God. On Hanukkah and year round, may we be blessed
˙
with the courage
to act and the ability to seek the Divine.
It’s a British invasion ... of Persia!
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Join us on Sunday, March 20 at 7:30 PM for A Purim Beatles Sing-Along, a
music-filled night of revelry, food and fun featuring the songs of the Fab Four
accompanied by a live band. Watch for details.
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Jurassic World Movie Night
for Grades 5 & 6
Saturday evening, November 28 from 6:00 to 9:00
PM
Grab some popcorn, candy
and a drink and get ready for
an adventure through Jurassic
World with our shinshinim
Avishag & Yarin! Cost: $5
For information or to RSVP, contact Simmi Toby at 416-781-3514 ext. 239 or stoby@beth-tzedec.org
Everything’s Coming Up Aces
In baseball, it is a nickname for a pitcher.
In tennis, it is an unanswered serve. In
golf, it is the elusive hole-in-one. At Beth
Tzedec, ACE is our Annual, Capital and
Endowment campaigns. All are good
things, but at Beth Tzedec, ACEs are a real
winning strategy to help make a big
difference in our community.
For more information on giving
opportunities, contact Randy Spiegel at
416-781-3415 ext. 211 or email
rspiegel@beth-tzedec.org.
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Our Friends of Beth Tzedec and other contributors
help bridge the gap between the cost of running
the shul and membership contributions.
Family donors to our capital projects enable us to
build or renovate spaces within our shul, helping
maintain our house of prayer as a place of dignity.
Bequests and planned gifts allow us to continue to
offer outstanding programming for the spiritual,
educational, cultural and social growth of future
generations.
director of education & family programming Daniel Silverman
Lessons Learned
It is important to listen, offer support and compassion, and to be kind.
after the blue jays’ loss to
Kansas City, I had many flashbacks to
my childhood. The Blue Jays’ World
Series wins in 1992 and 1993 are
some of the happiest moments of my
youth. After all, as a seven and eight
year old, there’s nothing better than
seeing your team win a championship.
The key moments are further imprinted
in my brain thanks to repeated viewings
of the commemorative videos.
The year 1993 was also the one
that my grandmother, my Savta,
started a wonderful tradition; she
began taking each of her grandchildren on a special trip when they
turned ten. My older cousin Rina
went on her trip that year, and in the
spring of 1995, I was all set to travel
to the Blue Jays spring training with
my cousin David, six months my
junior. We delayed the trip because of
the baseball strike, but in March
1996, we got to meet many of the
heroes that we had seen on TV and
on those videos: Joe Carter, John
Olerud, Cito Gaston and some new
prospects including Carlos Delgado
and Shawn Green.
Shawn Green was our new
favourite player—a Jewish guy who
made the majors and who was on our
beloved Blue Jays. As part of the
preparations for our trip to Florida,
our Savta encouraged us to write him
a fan letter and to invite him to our
hotel room for Shabbat dinner. We
never got a reply, but we knew that
the request was pretty unlikely to be
fulfilled.
I’ve been thinking about that fan
letter: come to us for Shabbat dinner.
My Savta must have known that the
likelihood of Shawn Green joining us
was non-existent. So why have us
write that invitation? Why get our
hopes up that he might say yes?
I never asked Savta these
questions, and she passed away seven
years ago. I’d like to think that she
was teaching us the value of
openness, of sharing our passion for
Jewish living and of welcoming
guests, not only into our homes, but
also into less ideal spaces like our
hotel room. As this Bulletin column
overlaps her yahrtzeit, I am thinking
about these lessons. I am thinking
about how my cousin David (who is
now a rabbi in Chicago and lives a
block from Wrigley Field, home of
the Chicago Cubs), how I, how all my
cousins, have internalized this lesson
and so many others that she taught
us. I am also thinking of the values
that we learned from the 1992, 1993
and now 2015 Blue Jays teams: hard
work, perseverance, believing in yourself, teamwork, celebrating the great
moments, having fun and working
towards a common goal.
The most valuable lesson I learned
that trip to Florida was compassion.
We arrived on a Wednesday and
departed on a Sunday. On Wednesday
afternoon, we watched a team
workout and took some photos with
players and coaches, including Shawn
Green. Our photographer promised
to have the pictures developed by
Saturday night, when we were to
attend a dinner for the whole team
and their spouses in advance of the
first round of cuts. Our plan was to
get Shawn and the others to sign the
pictures. When we arrived, we heard
that Shawn’s grandmother had passed
away and that he was leaving to
attend the funeral. We were crestfallen, believing that we wouldn’t
have a chance to get the photos
signed. We went about the evening
collecting lots of autographs and
having a good time, but something
felt missing.
In the end, and to our surprise
and delight, Shawn did come to the
dinner and we did get our pictures
signed. Most amazingly, he ended up
spending some time talking with
Savta, reminiscing about his grandmother. I’m not sure what they said
to each other, but she was there for
him in his time of need. It showed me
how important it is to listen, to offer
support and compassion and to be
kind. Savta was able to see Shawn as
a person, as a grieving grandson, as a
Jewish soul, and not just as a
professional athlete or celebrity.
As we get ready for Hanukkah,
˙
we think about the symbolism
of
light, how it connects us to our past
and how we are supposed to share
our own light, strength and values
with others. We think about our
Jewish pride and of sharing what we
have with others. We think about our
history and the story of a team of
underdogs that ended up victorious.
And as the weather gets colder and
the days shorter, we think about those
less fortunate, those in need of our
compassion and our action. We have
lots of opportunities at Beth Tzedec
to participate in acts of hesed, as an
individual or as a family,˙ as an adult
or as a youth or teen. We are also
here to help you get your hesed
project off the ground and˙ to spread
the word. I hope that this season is
one of caring, of compassion and of
action for all of us.
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ASK MORE:
ADULT SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE PROGRAM
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS—7:30 TO 8:30 PM
December 9 & 16
End of Life Issues in Jewish Medical Ethics
with Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl
The Supreme Court of Canada, by unanimous
decision, ruled that doctor-assisted dying is a
constitutional right according to the Charter
of Rights and Freedoms. Join us as we examine
the recent perspectives on brain death and
assisted dying. Cost: $20 for Beth Tzedec
members; $35 for non-members
January 6 & 20 and February 3
The Bible Stories They Never Taught You
in Hebrew School with Larry Wallach
Did moses have anger management issues?
Did Abraham actually sacrifice Isaac? Why is
megillat Esther in the Bible but the Book of
maccabees isn’t? This course is an adults-only
take on the controversial issues present in our
Torah. Cost: $25 for Beth Tzedec members;
$40 for non-members
For information, fees and to register, contact Marlene Laba at 416-781-3514 ext 234.
FOR EVERY
SEASON:
for Seniors
with Yacov Fruchter
Mondays, November 23, December 7
and January 11 & 25
1:30 to 3:00 pM
Join us for rich discussion and a
nosh as we create a warm space
for learning with and from each
other about the topics that are
pertinent to the lives of seniors.
Contact Yacov Fruchter at 416-781-3514 ext.
279 or yfruchter@beth-tzedec.org
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director of community building & spiritual engagement Yacov Fruchter
Syrian Refugee
Sponsorship Update
This vital initiative should be likened to a marathon—not a sprint.
there are those who are calling us naïve; that we are
ignoring the facts and putting our community in jeopardy.
Some have asked whether we have a moral responsibility
to care for the impoverished within our own city and
country before we help strangers halfway across the world.
A few have shared with me that something just doesn’t sit
right with them about helping Muslim Syrians—Yezidi’s
sure, even Christians—but do we have to help Muslims?
‘What about an ISIS invasion?’ others have pondered.
In the 21st century, we have a choice. As our world is
continuously shrinking due to technology and social
media, we can limit the commandment to “love your
neighbour as yourself” as only referring to Jews living in
close proximity to us, or we can expand it as a call to help
all those who are in our midst because we are aware of
their existence and have heard their cry, regardless of who
they are or where they live.
The Beth Tzedec Board of Governors has decided that
we, as a community, will not limit our definition of
‘brother’ by only sponsoring a family if they fit into a
certain ethnic or religious mold. There are systems that
exist, put in place by both the UN and the Canadian
government, to ensure that our sponsorship is responsible.
As well, JIAS (Jewish Immigrant Aid Services), the agency
with whom we are partnering, is committed to family
reunification. What this means for us is that we will be
able to develop a relationship with family members of the
refugees already living here, and work with them to anticipate
the needs of the family we will be sponsoring. To that end,
we have already connected with a local woman with
family members in Syria. As I write this article, her family
is attempting to escape to a refugee camp in Turkey.
To date, we have received generous donations from
dozens of Beth Tzedec members and expressions of
support from many more who feel that we have an
imperative to help in any way we can. Some feel that the
goal of sponsoring one family is not enough, and that we
should set our sights higher. Many have offered to join a
committee to help fundraise and meet the settlement needs
of the family upon their arrival.
It is important to remember that this initiative should
be likened to a marathon and not a sprint. We know that
there is great momentum now, but we don’t expect the
family to arrive before the spring, at the earliest. (It would
be wonderful to have them arrive around Pesah—Zman
˙
Heruteinu—the Season of Liberation.) At that point, we
˙ need many people to contribute time to help the family
will
register for services, search for housing and employment,
acclimate to our city and begin to feel at home here. In the
meantime, here is what you can do to help:
1. Join the Sponsorship Committee: Help with the
settlement effort, fundraise, deal with logistics, offer
friendship and emotional support to the resettled
family.
2. Donate: Call the office to make a tax deductible
donation designated to the Syrian Refugee
Sponsorship Program.
3. Organize a fundraiser to help with this initiative.
I spent time this past week teaching Grade 8 students at
Robbins Hebrew Academy how to put on tefillin. We
recited together this passage from Hosea as we wrapped
the tefillin around our fingers: “I will betroth you to me in
righteousness and justice, loving-kindness and
compassion.” These words remind us of our commitment
to God and to humanity. We cannot inspire the next
generation of Jews if we do not do our utmost to live up to
our ideals.
If you are interested in getting involved, please contact
me, as I will be guiding this effort for our Congregation. I
can be reached at yfruchter@beth-tzedec.org or at 647267-8752
“Love the stranger because you were once strangers”,
resonates so often throughout the Bible. It is summoning
us now.
—Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
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Teen Shabbat Lunch
for Teens in Grades 9 to 12
Shabbat, November 28, January 16,
February 27, April 9 and May 28 at 12:00 NooN
See your friends, eat some lunch, debate,
argue, discuss and learn together. It’s a great
way to connect and catch up after a long week.
For information, contact Daniel Silverman at
416-781-3514 ext. 231 or dsilverman@beth-tzedec.org
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teen engagement coordinator and usy liaison Lily Chapnik
Move Past “Engagement”
and into “Empowerment”
Beth Tzedec teens can make a difference in our community—and already do so.
there is a beautiful story about
the founder of the Hasidic movement,
the Baal Shem Tov.˙ One year, he was
leading prayers at his synagogue on
Yom Kippur. It was toward the end
of the concluding, or Neilah service,
and everyone was praying and
concentrating their hardest. All of a
sudden, a young boy pulled out his
flute and started to play. There was
an uproar—how could he desecrate
the holiday like this? What would the
Baal Shem Tov say? The leader
surprised them all by turning around,
pulling his tallis over his head and
then announcing to the congregation:
“The sincerity of this boy’s prayer has
opened God’s gates for all of us. Now
we know our prayers will be
answered.”
‘Engagement’ is a term which is
often thrown around in the context of
Jewish professionals who work with
young people. The truth is, however,
that it is very often both misused and
misunderstood. It is easy for a Jewish
organization to count a person who
comes silently to an event, without
meaningfully participating or taking
anything away from it, as one of a
certain ‘number’ of participants, and
then touting it as a success. It is
harder to make a lasting impression
on every one of those participants, to
follow up with them afterward, to
accept their feedback—both positive
and negative—and move forward to
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make the programming even better
tailored to the needs of the
population. In the story about the
Baal Shem Tov, it is obvious that each
of the people in the synagogue were
‘engaged’ on some level, since they
were physically in the synagogue
speaking the words of prayer.
However, were they really ‘engaged’
in the true sense of the word? It took
some thinking out of the box on
behalf of a young member in order
for the whole congregation to be
spiritually uplifted.
Here at Beth Tzedec, we take
inspiration from this story in our
attitude toward our teenage
members. Teenagers aren’t just ‘big
kids’—they are emerging adults with
desires and tastes, likes and dislikes,
and truly remarkable visions when
taken seriously. Just like ‘adults’, they
resent being infantilized, and prefer if
their feedback is listened to and
heeded. What are the ways in which
we try and truly empower our teens
as much as possible?
We use the best possible materials
and goods for our programs. We
provided sushi at our Rosh Hashanah
Teen Lounge and local organic
vegetables at our Sukkot Harvest
Cook-Off because our teens deserve
the best possible VIP treatment.
They are valued members of our
community and deserve to be treated
as such.
We treat them as fully responsible
members of the adult Jewish
community. Just as adults are
expected to engage in tikkun olam,
repairing the world, so too are our
teens. We provide several meaningful
opportunities for them to give back,
from cooking soup for the Second
Harvest Food Bank to volunteering
with the younger children within the
synagogue setting. We have
expectations, and they rise beautifully
to them.
We value their opinions and feedback just as much, if not more, than
adult members. Whether or not teens’
feedback is heard, and whether or not
they feel valued, may affect their
relationship to institutional Judaism
for years to come. We recognize this
and take every possible measure to
empower teens to have their visions
come to life within this community.
We take teens for coffee and ice
cream to hear their ideas, and make
every concession to make sure their
vision is realized.
With all this in mind, I would love
to hear from all of you, from teens
to parents and grandparents and
beyond! Contact me with your
feedback, visions and ideas, and it
will be an honour to help you in
building this kehillah kedoshah, holy
community, together.
Watch for details coming soon on our upcoming Winter Movie Nights,
set to begin in late January.
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young families and youth Upcoming Programs and Events
Shabbat @ Beth Tzedec
Monthly Family Service
December 5 and January 9
Service begins at 10:30 AM
The monthly Family Service offers a lively,
engaging prayer service with participation
from youth, teens and families. It incorporates
singing and familiar tunes, marks upcoming
birthdays with a special aliyah, includes a
full Torah reading and offers many ways for
participants to connect. At 10:45 AM,
parents with children up to age 5 can come
to Li’l Minyans, a 45-minute interactive
service with age-appropriate davening,
singing, storytelling, healthy snacks and
guided play. We conclude each Family
Service with a delicious family lunch in the
L’Chaim Lower Hall.
Li’l Minyans
(children up to age 5 with a parent)
10:15 AM to 12:00 NOON
Are you looking for an opportunity to
spend a fun and educational Shabbat
morning with your children? Drop off your
children for our nursery program, then
come back at 10:45 AM for a 45-minute
interactive service with age-appropriate
davening, singing, storytelling, healthy
snacks and guided play.
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Junior Congregation
For Children in SK to Grade 5
(ages 6 to 9 and 10 to 12)
10:30 AM to 12:00 NOON
Every Shabbat and Yom Tov (except when
there is a Family Service).
Cook & Shook for Nitzanim
A dynamic drop-off program with activities,
games, engaging and creative prayer, and
quality time with our Shinshinim.
Cook & Shook for Kokhavim
(for SK to Grade 2)
Tuesdays, November 17 and December 8
See your friends, eat some lunch, debate,
argue, discuss and learn together. A great
way to connect and catch up.
(for Grades 3 to 5)
Tuesdays, November 24 and December 15
4:00 to 5:30 PM
Go shopping for your ingredients in the
Israeli shook (market), cook tasty Israeli
food and have a blast learning about Israeli
culture with Yarin and Avishag. Cost: $5
per session. RSVPs required by Friday of
the week before the program.
Young Shamashim
Movie Night for Grades 5 & 6
Following Services on November 21 & 28
and December 12 & 19
12:00 NOON to 1:00 PM
An intensive two-year program for B’nei
Mitzvah candidates interested in improving
their davening skills. Meet for a nosh,
zemirot and learning. This year focuses on
learning to lead Shabbat services.
Saturday, November 28
6:00 to 9:00 PM
Grab some popcorn, candy and a drink, and
get ready for an adventure through Jurassic
World with our shinshinim Avishag and Yarin!
Cost: $5
Shabbat Sports & Games
Sundays, January 24 & 31, February 7, 21 &
28 and March 6
12:00 NOON to 2:00 PM
Every act of tikkun olam, repairing the world,
starts as a spark that will light the path for the
future. Each week, we will give our hearts
and time to a worthy cause and provide a
helping hand by partnering with local
non-profit organizations. Cost: $10 per
session (includes lunch).
Teen Shabbat Lunch
Following Services on November 28
12:00 NOON to 1:00 PM
(children in Grades 1 to 5)
2:30 to 4:00 PM
Program alternates weekly between games
with our shinshinim Avishag and Yarin, and
hockey organized by high school students
Aaron, Judy and Sam. There is no better
way to spend a Shabbat afternoon.
Tikkun Olam Project: The
Mitzvah Series
young families and youth Upcoming Programs and Events
For Kids in Grades 6 to 8 (Kadima)
Through the Lens Photo Series
Thursdays, January 14, 21 & 28 and
February 4, 11 & 18
5:15 to 6:30 PM
Through the Lens is an exciting six-week
program that uses photography as a tool to
create social change and to celebrate
youth voices. Through interactive artsbased activities, participants explore
gender expectations, societal pressures
and their relationships to their bodies to
promote self-love and acceptance. They
will also gain expertise in using DSLR
cameras and digital editing techniques
while taking innovative photos that
represent their experiences. The project
concludes with an exhibition of the
participants’ works, the creation of a digital
photo-book and contribution to the online
photography platform Through the Lens of
Our Bodies.
children with High School teens in a positive,
Jewish environment, based on social
compatibility, subject matter and activity
preference. Children will be partnered with a
teen mentor who will help them with their
homework on various academic subjects.
The final session will feature unique Jewish
activities, crafts and sports supported and
directed by the teen mentors. No charge.
For Teens in Grades 6 to 12
Beth Tzedec @ Out of the Cold
(for Grades 6 to 8—Kadima* and
Grades 9 to 12—BTTeens)
Tuesdays, January 19, February 16 and
March 15
Kadima: 5:00 to 7:00 PM
BTTeens: 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Be part of a great mitzvah by participating
in the Beth Tzedec/Beth Sholom Out of
the Cold program, which helps feed and
shelter homeless people in Toronto. While
the program runs every Tuesday, we will be
coordinating a youth group of volunteers
for these dates. *Kadima participants must
be accompanied by a parent.
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January 14— Intro & Community Building
January 21—Gender Expectations
January 28—Body Image
February 4—Writing Our Story
February 11—Photo Adventure
February 18—Editing & Conclusion
Cost: $220 members; $250 non-members
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For Teens in Grades 9 to 12 (BTTeens)
For Families
Give Bubbie a Break: A Good,
Old-Fashioned Shabbat Dinner
Friday, November 27 5:30 PM
Who has time for all the Shabbat shopping,
cooking and cleaning? This week, not you!
Join us for an easy and delicious Shabbat
dinner where all you’ll have to do is eat and
enjoy! We’ll take care of everything else.
Cost for dinner: $36 for adults; $18 for youth
(ages 5-14); $6 for children (ages 1 to 4).
Dinner by advance reservation only by
Monday, November 23.
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Hadashot for BTTeens
˙Wednesdays, November 25 & December 9
7:30 to 9:30 PM
Want the latest news ( hadashot) from Israel?
Want to hang out with ˙our Shinshinim? Join
Avishag and Yarin at Aroma Café to catch up
on what’s happening in the homeland.
For Grades 1 to 5 and Grades 9 to 12
Student Mentorship Program:
(for Students—Grades 1 to 5 and
Mentors—Grades 9 to 12)
Series One: Thursdays, January 14, 21 & 28
and February 4, 11 & 18
5:15 to 6:30 PM
This program partners Elementary School
Havdalah and Hanukkah Party
(for Everyone) ˙
Saturday, December 5
6:00 to 10:00 PM
Bring your family to light the Havdalah candle
and then party away to mark the arrival of
Hanukkah with exciting games, yummy food
˙ drinks, and lots of fun! Cost: $20 adults;
and
$10 children (ages 2 to 14). RSVPs required
by Monday, November 30.
Havdalah and Skating
(for Everyone)
Saturday, January 16
6:15 to 8:00 PM
Grab your skates and helmut and come to a
great night of family skating fun. Mark
Havdalah on the ice and then skate the night
away. Snacks served after skating. No charge,
but RSVPs required by Tuesday, January 12.
Grandparent & Grandchild
Sunday Morning Hangout
(for ages 1 to 4 with a grandparent)
Sunday, January 17
11:00 AM to 12:00 NOON
Join us for a late-morning program where
grandparents and their grandchildren can
engage in music, arts & crafts, and other
activities that encourage Yiddishkeit to be
passed from one generation to the next.
ECRUSY Programs for Grades 5 to 12
USY International Convention
(for Grades 9 to 12)
December 27 to 31—in Baltimore, MD
PRE-CONVENTION:
December 23 to 27—in Columbia, MD
Join hundreds of Jewish teens from across
Canada and the United States for non-stop
programming including community service
opportunities and tons of exciting events.
Advance reservation required.
Snow Tubing at Chicopee
(for Grades 5 to 12)
Sunday, January 10
Revel in a day filled with heart-pounding
excitement tubing down the snowy slopes at
Chicopee Tube Park in Kitchener. Advance
registration required. Watch for details.
For information about ECRUSY programs,
contact Lily Chapnik at 416-781-3514 ext.
229 or lchapnik@beth-tzedec.org or
Max Marmer at 416-667-1717 or
ecrusy@uscj.org.
To register or for more information about any of our Youth and Family Programs, contact Simmi Toby,
Director of Youth Engagement, at 416-781-3514 ext. 239 or stoby@beth-tzedec.org.
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Monthly Family Service
Beginning at 10:30 AM
Shabbat, December 5, January 2, February 6, March 5, April 2, May 7 and June 4
This participatory abridged service is a perfect way for children,
parents and grandparents to experience Shabbat morning
together, learn the structure of the service, and take leadership
roles. The service features the highlights of a Shabbat
morning service and is led by children, teens and our
Director of Education and Family Programming, Daniel
Silverman. The service also includes programming
with our Shinshinim, Avishag and Yarin, and a
group aliyah and blessing for everyone whose
birthday is that month. The service is followed
by a complimentary dairy community lunch.
For information, contact Daniel Silverman
at 416-781-3514 ext. 231 or
dsilverman@beth-tzedec.org.
Shabbat Hanukkah, December 12
Services at˙ 8:45AM
The Beth Tzedec Sisterhood celebrates Shabbat
Hanukkah with a special guest speaker and festive
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Kiddush
following. Watch for details.
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shabbat Programs and Synaplex™ Plus
Our Shabbat Opportunities
Kabbalat Shabbat Services every Friday night.
Check our weekly e-newsletter, The Week Ahead, our
website and monthly calendars for service and candle
lighting times.
Sanctuary Services 8:45 AM, every Shabbat.
Our musical Sanctuary Service offers a complete spiritual
and liturgical Shabbat experience with Rabbis Baruch
Frydman-Kohl and Adam Cutler, Cantor Sidney Ezer and
Lorne Hanick. Cantor Simon Spiro and the Beth Tzedec
Singers lead Shaharit and Musaf with varied music each
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week. Lift your soul in prayer as you sing along, or close
your eyes in meditation and be carried away by the
magnificent harmonic sounds of our inspirational Shabbat
morning service.
Little Minyan Services 9:30 AM, every Shabbat. Looking
to be more actively involved in the worship experience?
The Little Minyan offers a traditional service in a relaxed,
family-friendly atmosphere full of song, spirit and
warmth. Participants lead portions of the service, and
Little Minyan tunes are available on request. Contact
Cantor Sidney Ezer or Lorne Hanick to arrange to learn
and lead parts of the service. Torah readers, daveners and
those wishing to prepare or give a D’var Torah are always
welcome.
Monthly Family Services 10:00AM, Shabbat mornings,
December 5 and January 9. This participatory service is a
perfect way for children, parents and grandparents to
experience Shabbat morning together, learn the structure
of the service and take leadership roles. The service
features the highlights of a Shabbat morning service and is
led by children, teens and our Director of Education and
Family Programming, Daniel Silverman. It also includes
programming with our Shinshinim (Israeli Young
Emissaries), and a group aliyah and blessing for everyone
whose birthday is that month. The service is followed by a
complimentary dairy community lunch.
Youth Services see pages 22 and 23 for further details:
Li’l Minyans (up to age 5 with a parent) at 10:15 AM every
Shabbat. Are you looking for an opportunity to spend a
fun and educational Shabbat morning with your
children? Drop off your children at our nursery program,
then join us at 10:45AM for a 45-minute interactive
service that includes age-appropriate davening, singing,
storytelling, healthy snacks and guided play.
Junior Congregation (ages 6 to 12) at 10:30 AM every
Shabbat (except when there is a Family Service). A
dynamic drop-off program with activities, engaging and
creative prayer, and quality time with our Shinshinim.
Teen Shabbat Lunch following Services on November 28
See your firends, eat some lunch, debate, argue, discuss
and learn together. A great way to connect and catch
after a long week.
Young Shamashim following Services on November 21
& 28 and December 12 & 19 An engaging program for
B’nei Mitzvah candidates interested in improving their
davening skills. Meet for a nosh, zemirot and learning.
Can’t Get Enough Torah? Here’s more!
Weekly Torah study with Professor Arnold Ages
9:30 to 10:30 AM every Shabbat. Traditional and modern interpretations of the weekly Torah reading.
Jewish Meditation with Michelle Katz
10:00 to 11:15 AM on December 5 and January 9
Lively Learning with Cantor Simon Spiro
Following Services on December 5 and January 9
Enjoy your Kiddush and study the weekly parashah with our Cantor. Explore fascinating commentaries of
Rashi and other great sages, all presented with passion and knowledge by our amusing Hazzan.
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Torah Next Dor with Rabbi Adam Cutler, Yacov Fruchter and Friends
11:00 AM on November 21, December 19 and January 16
Join our 20s & 30s in Rabbi Frydman-Kohl’s study, as we eat, drink and examine pressing topics from
sources both ancient and modern.
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T HE S HOS HA NA SHI ER MEMORI A L ANNUAL LECT URE
Revenge, Responsibility
& Reconciliation
with Professor Ken Wald
Wednesday, December 2 at 7:30 pM
Professor Kenneth Wald tells the story of discovering his
family's Holocaust experience and how his generation
reconnected with Germany through the efforts of a local
pastor in his father’s hometown. He explores the core
themes of responsibility and reconciliation through one
family’s experience.
For information, contact the Synagogue office
at 416-781-3511 or info@beth-tzedec.org.
Kenneth D. Wald is the Shoshana Shier Visiting Professor at
the Universaty of Toronto, Distinguished Professor of Political
Science and the Samuel R. "Bud" Shorstein Professor of American
Jewish Culture and Society at the University of Florida. He has
written about the relationship of religion and politics in the United
States, Great Britain and Israel, and his most recent books include
Religion and Politics in the United States and The Politics of Cultural
Differences: Social Change and Voter Mobilization Strategies in the
Post-New Deal Period. Prof. Wald has been a Fulbright Professor at the
Hebrew University and has lectured widely in the US, China and at
Congressional Retreats.
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beth tzedec men’s club Winter News
Men’s Club Makes a Difference
Sunnybrook Shabbat
By the time you receive this Bulletin,
we will have celebrated our first
Sunnybrook Shabbat, which was
held on October 17. Our thanks to
all those who attended and helped
lead the services. Our next
Sunnybrook Shabbat will be held on
May 28 from 10:00 AM to 12:00
NOON, with a Kiddush following.
Scholarship Awards
Each year, the Men’s Club provides
scholarships to deserving candidates
pursuing degrees in higher Jewish
education or cantorial studies,
teaching students with disabilities
and studying the arts. For information
about the 2016 scholarship
program, email Hersh Rosenthal at
hershr@rogers.com.
Jules & Pearl Surdin Memorial
Fund
Help give teens with emotional and
developmental challenges a Jewish
camp experience,and make a gift
that will enlighten the life of a
Tikvah camper at Camp Ramah in
Canada. To contribute, contact the
Synagogue office at 416-781-3511.
Men’s Club Membership Cards
Renewal stickers will be mailed to
all those who have renewed their
Men’s Club membership. All new
male Beth Tzedec members will
receive a complimentary one-year
membership and card. Membership
cards qualify you for promotions
offered throughout the year.
Jews Who Changed How We Look
at Everything
Larry Rachlin recently presented his
documentary, Jews Who Changed
How We Look at Everything, to an
an interested and engaged audience.
Mark your calendar for the encore
presentation on Sunday, March 13 as
part of the Men's Club Breakfast.
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PAST EVENTS
Highlights
Our new Shinshinim (Israeli Young Emmisaries)
Family Simhat Torah Celebration
˙ enjoy the a horse-drawn wagon ride through
Young members
Yarin Sasson and Avishag Bergstein celebrate the holidays
with the Beth Tzedec community.
‘neigh’bourhood streets at our annual Sim hat Torah Family
˙
Celebration.
Sukkah Celebrations
Families and friends enjoy the Beth Tzedec Sukkah on a sunny,
warm October afternoon.
The Other Peace Process
On October 8, Rabbi Ron Kronish and Sheikh Ghassan Manasra
presented an alternative vision of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process
based on inter-religious dialogue and interaction.
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Hersh Rosenthal Awarded Diamond Pin
Marylyn Light presented Hersh Rosenthal, former Men’s Club
president, with the diamond Men’s Club lapel pin worn by
her late husband Issie Light (also a Men’s Club president).
She also presented a $1,000 donation for the Hy Cooper
Scholarship Trust Fund, raised through sales of her book
about her life story.
MEMBERSHIP NEWS
We warmly welcome our
newest members
Every member is an integral part of the Beth Tzedec community. We encourage you to take part in the many
spiritual, educational and social programs we offer, and we look forward to your presence and involvement!
Veronica Anhalt
Jaime &
Claudia Aronowitz
Dr. Allan & Gail Atkins
Paul & Pamela Austin
Noah & Jill Berlove
Robyn Blumberg
Daniel Caplan
Terry & Regina Delovitch
Lawrence Dubow
Paul Engel &
Mandy Meirovich
Beatrice Fischer
Nicole Fischer
Joanna Flatt
Michael & Jacqueline Flatt
Mitchell Flatt
Jake Goldberg
Eric & Sandra Goldberger
Jamie & Angela Greenberg
Marcy Greenglass
Lorne & Kamilya Gross
Prof. Shaya &
Ziva Izenberg
Michael & Marlene Jacobs
Stan Kolodziejski
Darren & Jennifer Levine
Tomer & Einat Lifshitz
Irving Lindzon
Ian Lipton &
Rhonda Tannenbaum
Dr. Dianna Malkin
Dr. Mark &
Dr. Julia Mandell
Ronald Podolny &
Shari Bai
Dr. David &
Shanea Rakowski
Dr. Ryan &
Jessica Rakowski
Sheila Rubinoff
Joseph & Bobbi Schachter
Jeroham & Brenda Singer
Dr. Meir & Dana Solnik
Jeannette Stein
Michael & Carly Telpner
Andrew Trossman &
Marcy White
Susan Van
Geoffrey & Eva Vanek
Julie Waxman
Joel Weinberg
Daniel & Dr. Ronit Wilk
Michael Winterstein &
Sharon Kour
Kenneth Zuckerman
Jonathan Zworth
New 18 Year Old Members
(children of members)
Emily Abbott
Freda Alberga
Jonathan Aronowitz
Seth Bleiweis
Jamie Chad
Noah Clark
Emma Cohen
Thomas Cole
Max Collie
Ryan Cosman
Russell Cummings
Ryan Debora
Samantha Eisen
Lindsay Fein
Jason Flatt
Emma Friedman
Saige Friedman
Nicole Glassman
Jordyn Glazer
Jennifer Glied-Goldstein
Brooke Granovsky
Allison Green
Nicole Griesman
Quinn Halman
Alyssa Kahane
Noah Karlin
Eden Kirshenblatt
Jason Kirshenblatt
Danielle Leboff
Rachel Leboff
Samantha Levin
Aviva Levman
Benjamin Levy
Elana Lustig
Brett Masters
Yael Matlow
Lianne Menkes
Adam Rogul
Josh Silver
Max Solish
Yael Solish
Leora Stilman
Daniel Weiman
Emily Young
Eton Ziner-Cohen
Malli Zworth
Board of Governors Meetings
Members are welcome to attend all regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Governors. To accommodate
the need for sensitive items to be discussed in private, each meeting will include an in camera portion, allowing
the Board to deliberate confidentially without any guests.
Upcoming meeting dates:*
Thursdays, November 19 at 7:30 PM and December 10 and January 14 at 7:00 PM
* Meeting dates are subject to change. Please check with the office to confirm dates before attending.
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Beth Tzedec 60+ Singles
Friendship Group
Are you looking to connect with singles ages 60 and over for friendship,
networking and socializing? Join our new 60+ Singles Friendship Group and
help us plan events where we can all laugh, learn and have fun together in a
positive and supportive environment with like-minded adults.
For more information, contact Zina Glassman at 416-781-3514 ext. 225 or zglassman@beth-tzedec.org
BETH TzEDEc’S
Vinyl Chorus
Now in its second year, new members are welcome to join
this adult group of singers who get together to have fun
singing with the always entertaining Cantor Simon Spiro.
Broadway, pop, Hebrew, Yiddish and more. Whether it’s on
vinyl, cassette or CD they’ll be singing it! Regular rehearsals
throughout the year will culminate in a 2016 performance
with a live band. Whatever your musical background,
become a part of the Vinyl Chorus for an exciting
opportunity to sing great music with a fun-loving group!
Contact marlene Laba at 416-781-3514 ext. 234 or
mlaba@beth-tzedec.org
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Student Mentorship
Program
For children in Grades 1 TO 5
and Teens in Grades 9 TO 12
The Beth Tzedec Student mentorship program partners Elementary
School children with High School teens in a positive Jewish environment.
Teens and children will be partnered based on social compatibility,
subject matter and activity preference. No charge.
Thursdays FROM 5:15 TO 6:30 PM
SERIES ONE: January 14, 21 & 28 and February 4, 11 & 18
SERIES two: March 3, 10, 24 & 31 and April 7 & 14
Elementary School Children (Grades 1 to 5)
Children will be in a safe and stimulating environment with responsible
teens from our community. Each child will be partnered with a teen mentor
to help them with their homework in various academic subjects. For the
final segment, children will enjoy unique Jewish activities, crafts and sports,
supported and directed by their teen mentors.
High School Teens (Grades 9 to 12)
Teens have the special opportunity to do something meaningful for their
community through the Beth Tzedec Student mentorship program. This
program will allow each teen mentor to develop leadership skills while
gaining volunteer service hours. Each mentor is required to attend a peer
mentoring Training Session provided by Beth Tzedec. Teens will assist
Elementary School children with their homework in various academic
subjects, and will develop and direct activities, crafts and sports for the
children. This extraordinary program, full of social development, will
empower mentors with a sense of responsibility for the youth of
our community.
For information or to reserve, contact Simmi Toby at 416-781-3514 ext. 239 or
stoby@beth-tzedec.org.
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The Way We Were
Sunday, May 8 at 2:30
PM
Take a step back in time and celebrate Mother's
Day with a retro vibe. Experience a vintage
decor and menu that will be enjoyable for
women of ALL ages plus a wonderful fashion
show, games and swag bags for all! Beth
Tzedec is celebrating its 60th anniversary,
so let's continue the theme and
celebrate in 1950s style! Watch for
reservation information coming soon!
Grandparent & Grandchild
S U N D AY M O R N I N G H A N G O U T
Sunday, January 17 and February 21
from 11:00 AM to 12:00 NOON
Join us for a late-morning program
where grandparents and their
grandchildren can engage in music,
arts & crafts and other activities that
encourage Yiddishkeit to be passed
from one generation to the next.
No charge.
For information, contact Daniel Silverman at 416-781-3514 ext. 231 or dsilverman@beth-tzedec.org
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ִHesed Report
Out of the Cold 2016
Registration is now open for the 17th season of Out of the
Cold. Visit www.beth-tzedec.org, click on the link marked
Social Action/Tikkun Olam and then click on Community
Action to register as a volunteer.
Our program runs every Tuesday night from January 5 until
March 22, operated jointly with Beth Sholom out of their
premises. We serve dinner for close to 200 guests each week
and provided sleeping accommodations and breakfast for 55.
We are always looking for new volunteers to join our team.
Shifts are approximately two hours in length, and volunteers
can sign up for the dinner set-up, dinner service, distribution
of warm clothing and art program, overnight shifts and
breakfast preparation on Wednesday mornings. This is an
excellent Bar/Bat Mitzvah project and community service
hours are available to high school students. Join us in this
wonderful opportunity to participate in tzedakah and help
those who are less fortunate.
Out of the Cold is self-funded, relying on donations from
members of the Congregation and the community at large.
We are always in need of new or gently used adult clothing,
especially down coats and ski jackets, winter boots, running
shoes, sweatpants and sweatshirts, t-shirts and jeans. Hotelsize toiletries are always welcome. Donations should be
bagged, labeled and dropped off at Beth Sholom weekdays
from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
information hotline 416-781-3514 ext. 261
Games Afternoon Now Includes Canasta
Held every Thursday from 1:30 to 4:00 PM, Games Afternoon
continues to be a success. There are over 35 participants each
week who enjoy Mahjong, Bridge and Canasta. Feel free to
join us, whatever your level of expertise. Bring your friends—
non-members are always welcome.
Mahjong lessons are available anytime. Canasta lessons will
be offered again in the spring following the Passover holidays.
If you are interested in lessons for either activity, please leave
a message for me with the Synagogue office at 416-781-3511.
Visiting or Chatting with the Elderly—Urgent Request
Our program of matching volunteers to call or visit those
living in seniors’ residences is an important act of hesed.
˙
Many people are lonely and are very appreciative when
someone takes the time to make them feel special. It is a
flexible opportunity and you can choose how much time to
offer. It is also a wonderful option for Bar/Bat Mitzvah-aged
students to participate with their parents or grandparents.
Driving the Elderly to Synagogue
Volunteers are needed to drive members to and from
Synagogue on an occasional basis. If you are interested in
helping, please contact Lynn Levy at 416-781-3514 ext.227.
Hesed Fund Occasion Cards
˙
cards are available for purchase through the Synagogue
Hesed
˙
office
for all of your family occasions. Contributions help
Any large donations of new items, such as underwear, t-shirts, support a variety of ˙hesed projects throughout the year.
sweatpants, sweatshirts, toiletries, as well as items including
coffee, tea, tuna, paper products (plates, cutlery, and cups),
industrial size garbage bags and latex gloves will be eligible
—Maureen Tanz
for a tax receipt for the value of the goods.
Co-Chair, Hesed Committee
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An exciting six-week program using photography as a
tool to create social change and celebrate youth voices.
Thursdays, January 14, 21 & 28 and February 4, 11 & 18
5:15 to 6:30 PM
Through interactive arts-based activities, participants explore gender expectations, societal
pressures and their relationships to their bodies to promote self-love and acceptance. They
will gain expertise in using DSLR cameras and digital editing techniques, while taking
innovative photos that represent their experiences. At the end of the program, participants will
have the opportunity to exhibit their work, create a digital photo-book and contribute to the
online photography platform, Through the Lens of Our Bodies. Cost: $220 for Beth Tzedec
members; $250 for non-members
January 14 Introduction and Community Building
The introduction to the program and group will help
establish a safe space for participants to engage in
open discussion. This session will also include an
introduction to DSLR (digital single lens reflex) cameras.
January 21 Gender Expectations
We will question gendered expectations in society to
help develop an understanding of where gendered
pressures come from and how we can combat them.
January 28 Body Image
Develop a nuanced understanding of factors impacting
body image, including disability, race, gender and
sexual orientation, and encouraging self-love and selfacceptance.
February 4 Writing Our Story
Creatively share your own stories through writing
and collaboratively develop ideas for photo.
February 11 Photo Adventure
Learn techniques for using a DSLR camera and
take photos of each participant that represents
their individual stories.
February 18 Editing and Conclusion
Explore photo-editing techniques as we reflect
on and celebrate our time together.
For information or to reserve, contact Simmi Toby at 416-781-3514 ext. 239 or stoby@beth-tzedec.org
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tributes Memory, yahrtzeit, appreciation, thanks and honours
Make a donation, send a tribute card and include your listing
U here
to honour your friends and loved ones. For more
Tributes
Camp Ramah Scholarship Fund
Ab and Phyllis Flatt, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Moses Flatt.
Ab and Phyllis Flatt, honouring
Rochelle Zabitsky and Monte Kwinter.
Ronald and Anna Lee Landsberg,
wishing Ab and Phyllis Flatt a Shanah
Tovah.
Daily Minyan Breakfast Fund
The Abrams Family, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Ida Abrams.
Dr. Richard and Dahra Allen, honouring
the Bar Mitzvah of their son Ryan Allen.
Tobi Bongard and Richard Bongard,
honouring the Bar Mitzvah of their son
Benjamin Bongard.
Susan Born, Freida Sherman and Bonnie
Singer and families, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Ann Salcman.
The Brenzel, Cooper and Soberano
Families, commemorating the yahrtzeit
of Ruth Cooper.
Morley Brown and Glennie Lindenberg,
commemorating the yahrtzeit of
David Brown.
Sandy Cohen, honouring the Bar
Mitzvah of her grandson Max Pervin.
Jeremy Dacks and Ali Taradash-Dacks,
honouring the Bar Mitzvah of their son
Jordan Dacks.
Kathryn, Brian and Bobby Feldman and
Reta Newman, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Charley Feldman.
Benjamin Freedman and Malka
Freedman, commemorating the yahrtzeit
of Murray Harvey Freedman.
The Haber-Kucharsky Family and Serge
Haber, commemorating the yahrtzeit of
Elinor Haber.
Brian Heller and Dr. Beverly Kupfert and
family, commemorating the yahrtzeit of
Dr. Leon Heller.
Stephen Kauffman, commemorating the
yahrtzeiten of Phyllis and Samuel
Kauffman.
Ruthann and Lawrie Lubin and family,
commemorating the yahrtzeit of
Lillian Cutler.
Elaine Marcus and the Axmith Family,
marking the conclusion of kaddish for
Stanley Axmith.
information about tribute opportunities, contact Avital at 416-781-3511.
Leanne Matlow, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Jack Singer.
Paul Merrick and Saul Merrick and
families, marking the conclusion of shiva
for Reuben Merrick.
Peter and Rochelle Miller,
commemorating the yahrtzeit of
Yale Pilz.
The Nemoy and Leibel Families,
commemorating the yahrtzeit of
Helen Nemoy.
The Nemoy and Leibel Families,
commemorating the yahrtzeit of
Max B. Nemoy.
The Nisker Family, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Freda Nisker.
Annette Oelbaum, commemorating the
yahrtzeiten of Ron Oelbaum and
Esther Wald.
Gordon and Wendy Peters, Ryan and
Danielle, acknowledging the memory of
Henry Peters.
Diane Pollack, marking the conclusion
of kaddish for Abraham Hersh Ha Levi.
Valerie Rackow and Dr. Brian Steinhart,
marking the conclusion of shloshim for
Phyllis Rackow.
Jacqueline Rother, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Joyce McDonald.
Arnold and Barbara Shell,
commemorating the yahrtzeit of
Marsha Berenhaut.
The Sobel Family, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Ben Sobel.
Rose Sobel, commemorating the
yahrtzeiten of George Sobel, Benjamin
Chelin and Rafael Goldberg.
Ruth and Melvin Steinhart and Allan
Siegel, commemorating the yahrtzeit of
Rose Siegel.
The Swadron Family, honouring the Bar
Mitzvah of their son Samuel Swadron.
Sharon Yale and Blake Teichman,
commemorating the yahrtzeit of
Bernard Yale.
Daily Minyan Fund
Rosalee Berlin, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Rose Greenberg.
General Fund
Enid and Graham Berg, honouring
Jeffrey Perlmutter on being named
Hattan Torah.
˙
Janice Brown and Brian Ravok,
commemorating the yahrtzeit of
Alan Brown.
Miriam Erlichson and Victor Petruswicz,
acknowledging Rose Cooper and family
in memory of Cantor Joseph Cooper.
Miriam Erlichson and Victor Petruswicz,
commemorating the yahrtzeiten of
Bessie, Jack and Frances Erlichson.
Miriam Erlichson and Victor Petruswicz,
wishing Rose Cooper and family a
Shanah Tovah.
Miriam Erlichson and Victor Petruswicz,
wishing Sarah and Sidney Glass and
family a Shanah Tovah.
Faye Firestone, acknowledging Prof.
Arnold Ages in memory of Samuel Ages.
Faye Firestone, honouring Barry Arbus
and Karen Steele.
Faye Firestone, honouring
Avital Narvey.
Shep and Lorraine Gangbar, honouring
Patti Rotman for her exceptional service
to Beth Tzedec.
Rafael Heymann, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Bethold Heymann.
Hillel and Donna Kagan.
Helene Kerr, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Shirley G. Rosenthal.
Mildred Kriezman, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Max Bernard Kriezman.
Dr. Lawrence and Karen Leiter,
commemorating the yahrtzeit of
Abraham Engelbaum.
Ruthann and Lawrie Lubin and family,
commemorating the yahrtzeit of
Ernest Cutler.
Emma Rosenberg, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Saul Rosenberg.
Melanie Roth, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Cheryl Bruner.
Drs. Wendy and Coleman Rotstein,
commemorating the yahrtzeit of
Eve Wolfman.
The Spiegel Family, acknowledging
Cindy Zimmerman in memory of
Gertrude Zimmerman.
Randy and Debbie Spiegel,
acknowledging Connie Putterman in
memory of Mark Putterman.
Miriam Weinstein, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Teddy Wohl.
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PAST EVENTS
Highlights
Joys of Jewish Music
Day Trips in Jewish History
On Tuesday, October 28, over 200 people enjoyed Aliza Spiro’s
entertaining presentation on “Jewish Musical Comedy”, the
second instalment of the Joys of Jewish Music series.
Educator Hana Werner continues to draw an enthusiastic
audience for her Day Trips in Jewish History series. Sponsored in
memory of the late Cantor Joseph Cooperz”l, this year’s first part
explores “Tears and Laughter in the Bible”. PICTURED:
Rose Cooper, Zina Glassman, Hana Werner and Brian Dias.
TIKKUN OLAM pRoJEcT:
The Mitzvah
Series
for Nitzanim (SK to Grade 2)
and Kokhavim (Grades 3 to 5)
Sundays, January 24 & 31,
February 7, 21 & 28 and March 6
12:00 NooN to 2:00 pM
Every act of tikkun olam—repairing the world—starts as a spark that lights the way for the future. No
child is ever too young to impact positive social change. We believe that young people are at the forefront
of service and leadership, and that their actions will truly create the change we wish to see in our world.
partnering with non-profit organizations, the Tikkun Olam project will educate and reach out to needy and
vulnerable populations. We will give our hearts and time to a worthy cause and provide a helping hand.
Cost: $10 per session (includes lunch)
For information or to reserve, contact Simmi Toby at 416-781-3514 ext. 239 or stoby@beth-tzedec.org
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tributes Memory, yahrtzeit, appreciation, thanks and honours
Lyon Wexler, acknowledging Shane
Grosman in memory of Ben Grosman.
Brian Zidel, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Carl Zidel.
Hesed Fund
˙Frances Ackerman, acknowledging the
Green Family in memory of
Susan Green.
Sophie Brockman and family,
acknowledging Miriam Wyman and
family in memory of Roel Joseph
Wyman.
Joseph Mark Buck, commemorating
the yahrtzeiten of Adam Buck and
Marcus Wigser.
Rose Cooper, acknowledging the Ages
Family in memory of Samuel Ages.
Helen Glazer, wishing Jeffrey Cummings
a refuah sheleimah.
Helen Glazer, wishing Rose Sobel and
Duke Segel a Shanah Tovah.
Dr. Leslie and Susan, Ben, Jenna, Davida
and Dani Goldenberg, honouring the
memory of Malka Green.
Mary Ellen Herman, honouring Skip
Sigel on receiving the Schulich School of
Business Alumni Recognition Award.
Marsha Joseph, honouring Ronald
and Anna Lee Landsberg on their
64th anniversary.
Marcie and Gary Mansfield and family,
honouring Todd Beallor and Catherine
Weinberg on the Bar Mitvah of their son
Mitchell Beallor.
Irving Matlow, acknowledging Prof.
Arnold Ages in memory of Samuel Ages.
Alan and Lorraine Sandler, honouring
Greg and Barbara Sigel and Skip and
Lynn Sigel on their son and grandson’s
Bar Mitzvah.
Cantor Deborah Staiman,
commemorating the yahrtzeit of
Shirley Staiman.
Mel and Ruth Steinhart, acknowledging
Dr. Ron and Sari Goldenberg in memory
of Molly Goldenberg.
Dr. Melvin and Ruth Steinhart,
acknowledging Joanne Silverstein in
memory of Renee Silverstein.
Manley and Barbra Walters, wishing
Carole Kushner a refuah sheleimah.
Lyon Wexler, honouring Leon and
Naomi Wagschal on their anniversary.
Howard (Hy) Cooper Trust Fund
Beth Tzedec Men’s Club, acknowledging
Eileen Hersey in memory of Gerald
(Jerr) Levy.
Beth Tzedec Men’s Club, acknowledging
the Levy Family in memory of Gerald
(Jerr) Levy.
Evelyn Cooper, honouring Cheryl
Rosenthal on being named Kallat
Bereisheet.
David, Carol, Ari, Marissa and Yonit
Grossman, honouring Cheryl Rosenthal
on being named Kallat Bereisheet.
Hon. Jack and Sandi Grossman,
honouring Cheryl Rosenthal on being
named Kallat Bereisheet.
Mark and Jan Lapedus, acknowledging
Celia and Fred Louthood in memory of
Nancy Tucker.
Mark and Jan Lapedus, acknowledging
Gary Mansfield in memory of
Gertrude Mansfield.
Marylyn Light.
Celia and Fred Louthood, honouring
Cheryl Rosenthal on being named
Kallat Bereisheet.
Harold and Ruth Margles, honouring
Cheryl Rosenthal on being named
Kallat Bereisheet.
Hersh and Cheryl Rosenthal,
acknowleding the Katz Family in
memory of Stanley M. Katz.
Hersh and Cheryl Rosenthal,
acknowledging Celia and Fred Louthood
in memory of Nancy Tucker.
Cheryl and Hersh Rosenthal, honouring
Jan and Mark Lapedus on birth of their
grandson Aiden Reid.
Israel and Pearl Wolfe Memorial Fund
Caryl and Bernie Schwartz and family,
commemorating the yahrtzeit of
Pearl Wolfe.
Jonathan Kahn Memorial Fund
Norman and Jackie Kahn and family,
acknowledging Jennifer Wyman in
memory of Roel Joseph Wyman.
Jules & Pearl Surdin Memorial Fund
Gayle and Morty Eisenberg and family,
wishing Dr. Joel and Elaine Abrams and
family a Shanah Tovah.
Gayle and Morty Eisenberg and family,
wishing Dr. Abraham and Susan Born
and family a Shanah Tovah.
Gayle and Morty Eisenberg and family,
wishing Gary and Gail Brown and
family a Shanah Tovah.
Gayle and Morty Eisenberg and family,
wishing Howard and Sheila Einstoss a
Shanah Tovah.
Gayle and Morty Eisenberg and family,
wishing Alex and Patty Guttman and
family a Shanah Tovah.
Gayle and Morty Eisenberg and family,
wishing David and Eva Hoffman and
family a Shanah Tovah.
Gayle and Morty Eisenberg and family,
wishing Robbie and Katy Krofchick and
family a Shanah Tovah.
Gayle and Morty Eisenberg and family,
wishing Sharon and Alan Lerman and
family a Shanah Tovah.
Gayle and Morty Eisenberg and family,
wishing Ralph and Enid Orvitz and
family a Shanah Tovah.
Gayle and Morty Eisenberg and family,
wishing Betty Palter and family a Shanah
Tovah.
Gayle and Morty Eisenberg and family,
wishing Dr. Arnie and Barb Rabin and
family a Shanah Tovah.
Gayle and Morty Eisenberg and family,
wishing Howard and Elaine Risen and
family a Shanah Tovah.
Gayle and Morty Eisenberg and family,
wishing Dr. Perry and Andrea Rush a
Shanah Tovah.
Gayle and Morty Eisenberg and family,
wishing Arthur and Fern Shapero and
family a Shanah Tovah.
Gayle and Morty Eisenberg and family,
wishing Francine Sherkin and Charles
Wagman and family a Shanah Tovah.
Gayle and Morty Eisenberg and family,
wishing Elaine Spears and Sheldon
Goldberg and families a Shanah Tovah.
Gayle and Morty Eisenberg and family,
wishing Steven Spears and family a
Shanah Tovah.
Gayle and Morty Eisenberg and family,
wishing Oron and Janis Sternhill and
family a Shanah Tovah.
Gayle and Morty Eisenberg and family,
wishing Cathy Surdin and Lawrence
Schiff and Brooke a Shanah Tovah.
Gayle and Morty Eisenberg and family,
wishing Dr. Morris and Heather
Tushinski and family a Shanah Tovah.
Bonny and Edward Kirschner, honouring
Cathy Surdin on her 60th birthday.
Kaplan Bar/Bat Mitzvah Financial
Assistance Award
Jennifer Kaplan.
Michael Kaplan.
Michael Kaplan, commemorating the
yahrtzeiten of Solomon Charles Kaplan
and The Hon. Robert P. Kaplan.
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Kosher Food Bank
Millie Pollock, commemorating the
yahrtzeiten of Muriel Gorsky and
Harry Tobenstein.
Library Books
Rose Cooper, honouring Rita
Applebaum on her 80th birthday.
Phyllis Flatt, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Samuel Albert.
Little Minyan Fund
Lyon Wexler, honouring Jeffrey
Perlmutter on being named
Hattan Torah.
˙
Lorne Hanick Web Development Fund
Dr. Richard and Dahra Allen, honouring
Lorne Hanick.
Ellen Band, honouring Lorne Hanick
and wishing him a Shanah Tovah.
Susan Born, honouring Lorne Hanick.
Max and Beatrice Wolfe Library Fund
Ab and Phyllis Flatt, acknowledging
Prof. Arnold Ages in memory of
Samuel Ages.
Yvette Lerner, acknowledging Hava
and Moshe Rosen in memory of
Veronica Fechter.
Newton and Claire Markus, wishing
Marilyn Rosenberg a refuah sheleimah.
Irene Reingold, honouring Rose Sobel
and Duke Segel on the marriage of
Joshua Shiaman and Julia Brown.
Saul and Thelma Shulman, honouring
Eileen and Phil Wunch on the birth of
their granddaughter.
Michael Glassman Memorial Fund
Paula and Bernard Clayman,
acknowledging Zina Glassman in
memory of Michael Glassman.
Faye Firestone, acknowledging
Zina Glassman in memory of
Michael Glassman.
Zina Glassman, Nicole Glassman and
Sandra and Eric Goldberger, honouring
the memory of Michael Glassman.
Alan and Lorraine Sandler,
acknowledging Zina Glassman in
memory of Michael Glassman.
Music Fund
Ellen Band, honouring Cantor Simon
Spiro and wishing him a Shanah Tovah.
Moshe and Denise Chriqui, wishing
Cantor Simon and Aliza Spiro a
Shanah Tovah.
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Howard and Halle Cohen, honouring
Renee Topper on the marriage of her
grandson Daniel.
Sandy Cohen, honouring Jeffrey
Perlmutter on being named
Hattan Torah.
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Sandy Cohen, honouring Cheryl
Rosenthal on being named
Kallat Bereisheet.
Hon. Jack and Sandi Grossman, wishing
Cantor Simon and Aliza Spiro and
family a Shanah Tovah.
Shirley Krem, acknowledging the
Altschuler Family in memory of
Edith Altschuler.
Shirley Krem, acknowledging the family
of the late Henry Kahn.
Shirley Krem, honouring Cantor Simon
and Aliza Spiro.
Eileen Kruger, honouring Marvin Miller
on his special birthday.
Ronald and Anna Lee Landsberg,
wishing Cantor Simon and Aliza Spiro a
Shanah Tovah.
Marcie and Gary Mansfield, honouring
Sandy Cohen and Ellen and Eric Pervin
on the Bar Mitzvah of Max Pervin.
Razelle Roebuck and David MacCoy,
honouring Cheryl Cappe on her
birthday.
Rosette Rutman, Dr. Stephen Abrams
and Tamara Abrams, honouring Sandy
Cohen on the Bar Mitzvah of her
grandson Max Pervin.
Rosette Rutman, Dr. Stephen Abrams
and Tamara Abrams, honouring Lorne
and Arlene Shillinger on their 24th
anniversary.
Lorne and Arlene Shillinger, honouring
Dr. Stephen Abrams on his 60th birthday.
Jason Stein, honouring Peter and
Elaine Gold.
Albert Weinstein, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Harry Weinstein.
Lyon Wexler, wishing Cantor Sidney
Ezer and the Ezer Family a Shanah
Tovah.
Out-of-the-Cold Fund
Frances Ackerman, acknowledging the
Sherman and Miller Families in memory
of Marc Sherman.
Frances Ackerman, honouring the
Saban Family.
Frances Ackerman, honouring
Mrs. Ceec Wynn.
Moshe and Denise Chriqui, wishing
Ab and Phyllis Flatt a Shanah Tovah.
Moshe and Denise Chriqui, wishing
Lyon Wexler a Shanah Tovah.
Helen Glazer, honouring Patti Rotman.
Leila and Gary Lax and family,
commemorating the yahrtzeiten of
Bella and Irving Goldstein.
Harold and Ruth Margles, honouring
Jeffrey Perlmutter on being named
Hattan Torah.
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Sheldon and Patti Rotman,
acknowledgin Dr. Eudice Goldberg in
memory of Tillie Goldberg.
Sheldon and Patti Rotman, honouring
Gary Elman on being named President
of Alpha Omega.
Rose Sobel, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Gertrude Sobel McGrath.
Shirley Sobel, honouring Jeffrey
Perlmutter on being named
Hattan Torah.
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Rabbi Roy and Loretta Tanenbaum,
acknowledging Cindy Zimmerman in
memory of Gertrude Zimmerman.
Gary and Evelyn Title, wishing Patti and
Sheldon Rotman a Shanah Tovah.
Allan and Margaret Weinstein, wishing
Pamela Shapiro a refuah sheleimah.
Prayer Book (Ma hzor) Dedications
˙
Peter and Rochelle Miller, honouring
the memory of Harry Greenspan.
Ruth-Ellen Soles, honouring the
memories of Lillian Soles and
Arthur Soles.
Prayer Book (Siddur) Dedications—
Daily or Shabbat
The family of the late Eli Adler,
honouring his memory.
Joseph and Helen Casse, honouring their
60th anniversary.
Harold and Bushie Cohen and family,
honouring the memory of
Phyllis Rackow.
Dr. Maxine Gallander Wintre,
honouring Dr. Richard and Dahra Allen
on the Bar Mitzvah of their son Ryan.
Zina Glassman, Nicole Glassman
and Sandra and Eric Goldberger,
honouring the memory of
Michael Melah Glassman.
Ruth and Lony Gropper,
commemorating the yahrtzeit of
Anna Hanna Kimelman.
Elaine Marcus, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Frances Axmith.
Elaine Marcus, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Max Marcus.
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Dr. David and Shirley Promislow,
commemorating the yahrtzeit of
Reva Gandler.
Dr. David and Shirley Promislow,
commemorating the yahrtzeit of
Sam Promislow.
Paul Rothstein, honouring the memory
of Marjorie Rothstein.
Arnold and Barbara Shell, honouring the
memory of Stanley Axmith.
Reuben and Helene Dennis
Museum Fund
Laura Graiewski, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Isaac Graiewski.
Ruth and Gurion Hyman,
acknowledging Marie Witchel in
memory of Dr. Jesse Witchel.
Ruth and Gurion Hyman and family,
honouring Laurie Rosenfield on his
birthday.
Syrian Refugee Program
David and Ellen Chaikof.
Anne Clavir, honouring Marty Frank on
his 70th birthday.
Sheila Dropkin.
Dr. Brian and Hon. Justice Kathryn
Feldman.
Dr. and Mrs. B. Fogel.
Susan Friedrich and Harry Enchin.
Esther Hussman.
Ayal, Edna and Dori Hussman-Lesh.
Ruth and Gurion Hyman.
Susan Laufer and Barry Greenberg, on
each receiving the honour of opening the
Ark on Kol Nidrei.
Irving Matlow.
Rev. Marili Moore.
Diane and Ron Richler.
Simma and Harvey Shaul.
Brenda Simpson, acknowledging the
memory of Helen Simpson.
Fern Spencer.
Cantor Deborah Staiman.
The Zatzman Family.
Bari and Teddy Zittell.
Victims of Terror Fund
Beverly Applebaum, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Sydney Applebaum.
Moshe Chriqui, honouring Allan Phillips
and wishing him a Shanah Tovah.
Lyon Wexler, wishing Moshe and Denise
Chriqui a Shanah Tovah.
Youth Initiatives Fund in memory of
Adam Kruger
The Pasternak Family, acknowledging
the memory of Jack Pasternak.
Rose Lindzon and family,
commemorating the yahrtzeit of
Dr. Martin Lindzon.
2015 Tax Receipt
Please remember: Any gift to Beth
Tzedec paid before December 31, 2015
will be eligible for a 2015 Tax Receipt.
To donate in memory or appreciation,
please call the Synagogue office at
416-781-3511. To discuss opportunities
for contributing to specific programs
or initiatives, please contact Randy
Spiegel, Executive Director, at
416-781-3514 ext. 211 or
rspiegel@beth-tzedec.org.
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tributes Condolences and Memorial Plaques
Condolences
The Congregation extends heartfelt condolences to the
families of the late:
Niki Bledin
Alan Cherry
Alan Freedman
Anne Glass
Ruth Glazer
Tillie Goldberg
Herbert Gosewich
Dr. John Greisman
Ben Grosman
Minabelle Haneford
Stewart Matthew Hersey
(Herscovitch)
Marilyn Levin
Reuben Merrick
Sima Polonsky
Genia Rakowski
Gordon Ross
Renee Hope Roth
Dr. Karen Schonbach
Ruth Somers
“May the God of mercy sustain and strengthen them in
their sorrow.”
Memorial Plaques
Plaques in honour of the following individuals will be
installed in the Sanctuary:
Michael Joseph Glassman
Harry Greenspan
Max Bernard Kriezman
Yale Daniel Pilz
Inscribe our new Siddurim!
Inscribe one or more of our new siddurim, to mark a
celebration, special occasion or achievement, or to
honour the memory of a loved one. Each siddur will bear
an elegant, personalized bookplate to acknowledge the
mitzvah of your gift to Beth Tzedec.
For more information, call the Synagogue office at 416-781-3511
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23 KISLEV
Vayeshlah
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Shaִharit
LM/Dr. Ages
Li’l Minyans
Junior Congregation
Teen Shabbat Lunch
Minִhah/SS/Ma’ariv
Havdalah
Movie Night for
Grades 5 & 6
16 KISLEV
USY FALL CONVENTION
27
11
4
6th Candle
7:15am Shaִharit
4:22pm Candle Lighting
4:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat
HANUKKAH DAY 5
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29 KISLEV
7:30am Shaִharit
4:22pm Candle Lighting
4:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat
22 KISLEV
Shaִharit
8:45am
Candle Lighting
9:30am
Kabbalat Shabbat
10:15am
Give Bubbie a Break: 10:30am
A Good, Old12:00pm
Fashioned Family
4:05pm
Shabbat Dinner
5:26pm
6:00pm
15 KISLEV
7:30am Shaִ harit
7:30am Shaִ harit
1:30pm Games Afternoon
4:29pm Candle Lighting
4:30pm Minִ hah–Ma’ariv
4:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat
6:30pm BTTeens: Mockingjay
Movie Premiere
7:30pm Havurat HaSefer
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14 KISLEV
3
10
Shaִharit
Games Afternoon
Minִhah–Ma’ariv
Havurat HaSefer
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HANUKKAH DAY 4
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28 KISLEV
7:30am
1:30pm
4:30pm
7:30pm
21 KISLEV
7:30am Shaִharit
7:30am Shaִ harit
1:30pm Games Afternoon
4:30pm Minִhah–Ma’ariv
7:30pm Hadashot for BTTeens 4:30pm Minִhah–Ma’ariv
8:30pm ˙ASK More: Torah
Reading
20 KISLEV
7:30am
4:30pm
7:30pm
8:30pm
9
Shaִ harit
Minִ hah–Ma’ariv
Prof. Ken Wald:
Revenge,
Responsibility and
Reconciliation
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27 KISLEV
HANUKKAH DAY 3
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5th Candle
4th Candle
7:15am Shaִharit
7:15am Shaִharit
4:30pm Minִ hah–Ma’ariv
1:30pm Games Afternoon
7:30pm Hadashot for BTTeens 4:30pm Minִhah–Ma’ariv
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7:30pm ASK
Life Issues in Jewish
Medical Ethics
8:30pm ASK More: Torah
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