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Beth Tzedec Bulletin
volume 62, no. 4 | sivan 5773 • may 2013 | www.beth-tzedec.org
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Jewish
Songbook
Concert
May 23
First
Annual Golf
Tournament
See p. 2
May 31
See p. 8
Prof.
Stephen Berk
Weekend
May 23-26
See p. 16
Rabbi Chaya
Rowen-Baker
Weekend
June 13-15
Farewell to
Shinshinim
Dinner
June 14
See p. 22
See p. 30
With songs by:
Starring Simon Spiro and The Broadway Singers
accompanied by the fabulous Songbook Orchestra
Jerry Herman
Irving Berlin
Burt Bacharach
Stephen Sondheim
Neil Diamond
Rogers & Hammerstein Special appearance by the Voices of Tomorrow children’s
choir and the Toronto Heschel Choir
Stephen Schwartz
Cy Coleman
Sherman Brothers
Lerner & Loewe
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Barry Manilow
Frank Loesser
Simon & Garfunkel Kander & Ebb
THE GEORGE WESTON RECITAL HALL
George & Ira Gershwin Harold Arlen
AT THE TORONTO CENTRE FOR THE ARTS, 5040 YONGE STREET
Neil Sedaka
Leonard Cohen
Lionel Bart
Bob Dylan
For tickets call Ticketmaster:
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For more information, contact Cantor Simon Spiro
or Jo Swartz at 416-781-3511.
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commentary Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl
Investing in
Futures
Synagogues are nimble institutions
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universities are not usually interested in the future
of religious institutions, and large synagogues are not
usually the places where conversations about
transformative change for religious communities take
place. Yet the two largest congregations in Canada,
Beth Tzedec and Holy Blossom, joined with the Centre
for Jewish Studies of the University of Toronto to present
a two-part series to initiate discussion and debate about
the future of North American synagogues. The partnership
was unusual, the theme challenging and the programs
stimulating.
Each evening was introduced by Prof. Jeffrey
Kopstein of the University and consisted of a distinguished
thinker discussing “The End of the Synagogue as We
Know It?” followed by responses from two rabbis
serving small Toronto-based congregations. The programs
drew guests from various synagogues interested in
renewing or creating vibrant spiritual communities. The
informal post-program discussions enabled leaders from
synagogues—Reform and Orthodox, Conservative and
Reconstructionist—to share concerns, hopes and ideas
for the future.
In December, Jonathan Sarna of Brandeis University,
the noted historian of American Jewry, initiated the
conversation at Beth Tzedec. He pointed to serious
financial, demographic and cultural issues that have
contributed to a decline in synagogue affiliation and
membership. The economic slowdown in the United
States resulted in congregations losing members and
revenue. Late marriage, increased intermarriage and
fewer children being born have caused a demographic
downturn with fewer Jews to connect to congregations.
Social media have made it possible to meet friends on
Facebook and Skype, “so they have no particular need to
meet them in synagogue.”
Despite these challenges, Sarna optimistically stated
that “synagogues are nimble institutions” which will find
new ways to continue the religious heritage of Judaism.
Synagogues will have to “focus on the value added by
real connections over virtual ones”, drawing upon
shared food and good music to bring people together.
rabbi frydman-kohl’s
Monday Night Learning classes
continue until June 3.
See details on p.24.
Finding ways to lower operating costs by sharing space
and emphasizing voluntary giving may help synagogues.
With fewer young Jews, non-Orthodox congregations
will have to reach out more effectively to singles,
unaffiliated Jews and “the disaffected children of the
Orthodox”.
The two respondents grew up at Beth Tzedec, and
I am blessed to have a close relationship with each of
them. Rabbi Miriam Margles of the Danforth Jewish
Circle said that alternative congregations attract people
who seek meaningful Jewish experiences but are
reluctant to enter mainstream synagogue life. “Indie
minyanim” are more welcoming to Jews who seek
serious spiritual exploration, but are politically, socially
or sexually outside the usual community consensus. “If
we want people to come to shul, they have to feel welcome, wanted and valued.” Rabbi Martin Lockshin of
the Toronto Partnership Minyan spoke of trying to
“stir the pot and expand the roles of women” within
Orthodoxy. He believes that established synagogues
should create a place within their walls for independent
minyanim, an arrangement that can be mutually beneficial.
During an April snowstorm, the paper prepared by
Rabbi Lawrence Hoffman of Hebrew Union College was
presented at Holy Blossom by Kopstein. Hoffman shifted
the discussion from economics and demographics to
purpose and spirituality. Claiming that non-Orthodox
synagogues have been primarily ethnic communities with
some religious trappings, he challenged them to “wrestle
with God” and re-envision themselves as “sacred and
vital centres of Jewish life”.
Hoffman argued that European churches have
enjoyed state support while, in the United States,
religious institutions compete in a free market.
“As goes the church, so goes the synagogue.” The future
for religious life in countries that privilege Orthodoxy,
such as Britain, France or Israel, is bleak as the official
religion loses real contact with people while nonOrthodox synagogues find it hard to break in.
In North America, synagogues constantly redefined
their mission: fighting anti-Semitism, advocating for civil
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commentary Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl
rights, saving Soviet Jews, supporting Israel, always with
life-cycle events, “ritualized demonstrations that family
ties still bind”. With fewer causes and more competition
for life-cycle events, synagogues are challenged to adapt.
To respond, synagogues must become communities that
go beyond a “pediatric religion that doesn’t have
anything to offer adults.” To reach young adults,
synagogues must become “communities of meaning”
providing “busy people [with] transcendent meaning
and spirituality”.
Two local rabbis continued the conversation.
Rabbi Aaron Levy of Makom: Creative Downtown
Judaism, spoke about reaching younger Jews disinterested
in the perpetuation of Jewish peoplehood with
“unabashed Jewish spirituality”. Rabbi Michal Shekel,
of Or Hadash in Newmarket and Executive Director of
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the Toronto
Board of Rabbis, said that synagogues have
a core agenda: “Torah, tefillah, kehillah.” Serious study,
prayer and programs of justice and compassion are
essential to the creation of sustainable communities.
Rabbi Yael Splansky and I added some comments
about how our large congregations are trying to meet
these challenges. She mentioned that synagogues strive to
be economically inclusive while appreciating the support
of financial elites. I explained that I became convinced
that “If Jewish life is going to succeed in North America,
we have to make it succeed in these large communities.”
These programs paralleled discussions that I have had
with other rabbis and synagogue leaders at the Kellogg
School at Northwestern, the Hartman Institute,
think-tanks at the Jewish Theological Seminary, the
United Synagogue and the Rabbinical Assembly, and
private conversations with thought-leaders at the Alban
Institute, Synagogue 3000 and other organizations
devoted to the future of congregational life.
A spate of books has been written over the past
decade on the subject. In 2003, Sidney Schwarz
published Finding a Spiritual Home: How a New
Generation of Jews Can Transform the American
Synagogue. He argued that the suburban, child-centered,
program-oriented "synagogue-center" fails to provide
the connectedness, belonging, intimacy and inclusiveness
that Jews of all ages (particularly young adults) are seeking. He called for congregations to follow the vision of
their rabbis to become participatory and welcoming
"synagogue-communities".
In Self Renewing Congregation and Becoming a
Congregation of Learners, Isa Aron suggests that
successful congregations are open to new ideas, flexible
in their outlook, thoughtful in their policies, and able to
adapt to their changing environments. A self renewing
congregation engages in cyclical learning that develop
four paradoxical capacities: (1) Thinking back and
thinking ahead: being both reflective and proactive; (2)
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enabling leaders to follow, and followers to lead:
practicing collaborative leadership; (3) seeing both the
forest and the trees: creating community among diverse
individuals; (4) honoring the past while anticipating the
future: balancing tradition and change.
Rabbi Hoffman, originally from Canada, is an
important thought-leader in this field. He and Ron
Wolfson of the America Jewish University created
Synagogue 3000 and Next Dor to help spiritual
communities to “get it” and connect to congregants in
deep and meaningful ways. In 2006, Hoffman wrote
Rethinking Synagogues: A New Vocabulary for
Congregational Life. As in his presentation at Holy
Blossom, Hoffman calls for reframing synagogue life to
preserve Judaism as a serious system of belief and action,
rather than as vestigial “ethnic nostalgia with trimmings
of outward demonstrations and ritual observance”.
Sacred Strategies (2010) is about congregations that
have gone from hol to kodesh, commonplace to
˙ Aron, Steven Cohen, Larry Hoffman
extraordinary. Isa
and Ari Kelman identified six middot (qualities) that
amazing congregations exhibit: sacred purpose, holistic
ethos, participatory culture, meaningful engagement,
innovation disposition, and reflective leadership and
governance. These characteristics come into play in the
central aspects of synagogue life: worship, study,
community and social justice. Visionary congregations
are entrepreneurial, experimental and committed
to something better than simply responding to the
maintenance needs of their members. They offer a
religious vision, serious prayer, learning opportunities
and a means to engage in acts of kindness.
Hayim Herring was the Executive Director of STAR
(Synagogue Transformation and Renewal). In
Tomorrow's Synagogue Today: Creating Vibrant Centres
of Jewish Life (2012), he calls for synagogues to go
beyond incremental change to really transform the
lives of people. He discusses collaboration with other
congregations, other Jewish institutions (locally and
globally), and with organizations outside of the Jewish
community to forge new models of synagogue mission,
governance and organization. Speaking to people who
care about the Jewish future, he urges them to make
significant investments so that synagogues will continue
to benefit and enrich the Jewish community.
There is a lot to talk about and much more to do.
Rather than getting caught up in small issues, these
programs and books remind us that congregations must
initiate big conversations about meaningful issues. As we
study Pirkei Avot, the Wisdom of the Founders, over the
summer, I am constantly reminded of the teaching of
Rabbi Tarfon: "You are not obligated to complete the
work, but neither are you free to desist from it” (2:21).
from the president Carolyn Kolers
We’re Making
Progress, Together
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if you’d like to share
your thoughts or ask Carolyn a
question, send her an email
to president@beth-tzedec.org.
four years ago, when i became chair of beth tzedec’s considerable improvement in our financial situation over
Board of Governors, there were so many things I hoped
to accomplish, in partnership with then incoming
President Norman Kahn and the support of our new
Executive and Board. Thanks to your participation in
Town Hall meetings, surveys, focus groups, emails and
informal discussions, we identified a number of goals
and objectives, and we all set out to work to achieve
them together. Looking back, I’m very proud of what
we’ve all achieved for our Congregation since then; I’m
also very much aware of what is yet to be accomplished.
Policies and Programs
Many of you shared your thoughts and wishes about
the Beth Tzedec you wanted to see. Based on your
feedback, policies were changed and new programs were
launched. It was your comments that led us to make a
formal request of Rabbi Frydman-Kohl to consider the
role of women in our religious community, resulting in
his teshuvah determining that women could be counted
in a minyan. Based on your requests for more options for
celebrating B’nei Mitzvah, we developed and introduced
a new Bar/Bat Mitzvah policy. The Bar/Bat Mitzvah
program was revamped in response to the many parents
who wanted their children’s experience to be different
and better. Youth programs, such as our Paperclips trip
and new tikkun olam opportunities, were developed in
response to the wishes of teens which were conceived
and communicated through the TAC (Teen Advisory
Committee). We fully expect this trend to continue, as
you help us to determine which policies and programs
are evaluated and evolved in the year to come.
Financial Viability
Four years ago, Beth Tzedec was facing a dismal
financial situation, having experienced repeated substantial
operating deficits which had been funded by the sale of
capital investments and cemetery lands. We worked with
staff, the Budget and Finance Committee and other
committees across the board to address both our top and
bottom lines. We renegotiated key contracts, put strict
spending restrictions in place and developed plans to
improve critical sources of revenues. The result has been
the last three years. We have restored the Congregation
to the point where it can meet its operational needs
without depleting its capital and sacrificing its future.
At the same time, we have developed new budgeting
processes, new policies for budget and spending
approvals and improved internal financial reporting.
The coming year will be the first time we will benefit
from the new budgeting processes from the start of the
annual cycle. We will continue to try to tweak the
reporting process, to ensure that the metrics and insights
from last year’s programs and events effectively inform
planning for the coming year.
Operational Alignment
As you might remember, you used to receive various
annual program guides from the shul. One described
Adult Education; another outlined Youth and Family
Programs. There were listings of Music Events, Library
Programs, Museum Programs... all
separately devised, advertised and mounted. Sometimes,
various Beth Tzedec programs competed on the same night.
Our leadership believed in one Beth Tzedec, offering
a rich variety of attractive programming as a
Community Destination for Jewish Living. We wanted
to ensure that our resources were deployed strategically,
and that programs were coordinated and jointly
developed. In 2009, all Beth Tzedec program listings
were consolidated into a single annual Adult, Family
and Youth Program Guide. One regular weekly eblast
was created (which is currently being redeveloped and
will be re-launched in the coming weeks). Speakers
brought in by the Adult Education Committee have
offered presentations at dinners for Families, at events
for Young Professionals and Teens, and following
musical Friday Night Live services. Children’s programming has run concurrently at adult events. Holiday
celebrations have been scheduled and promoted across
departments and age groups. We expect the coming
year’s process to continue to utilize this model, as our
professionals work together to provide the best varied
programming for our community.
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continued Carolyn Kolers
Organizational Effectiveness: Technology and Communications
Four years ago, our computer systems were in dire need of
updating; our communications were tired; our website was cluttered and not fully functioning; and it was impossible to access the
Internet wirelessly within our building (an objective sought to be
achieved on occasions other than Shabbat and holidays!).
Today, we have acquired new computers and productivity
tools, with proper back-up systems and support. We have wireless
access. Our posters, ads, brochures and other communications
materials share a consistent vibrant look and feel; our Bulletin has
been redesigned; and we’ve launched a new sparkling website.
The website roll-out will continue over the summer, when we
will add new functionality, the ability for members to access their
accounts and update personal information and email preferences
online and the introduction of the means to make payments (for
membership contributions or other donations), to make event
reservations and to purchase event tickets online. Within the next
six to twelve months, our office systems for processing information
and reporting will have been entirely overhauled, streamlined and
improved.
Our Building
Four years ago, some people thought our first priority had to
be the renovation of our aging building; however, we believed that
it was premature to discuss what would become of our building
without first addressing what goes on inside it. Having made
significant strides on programming in the first three years, it was
time this year to start to focus on the building itself.
Our Renovation Committee met several times over the past
year, and the plans to meet current and future needs are evolving.
Our expectation is that we will bring them to the Congregation for
consultation and review before the end of 2013. In the meantime,
our House Committee continues to oversee the upkeep of our
building (in consultation with the Renovation Committee and the
Board), with a view to ensuring that money spent on ongoing
needed repairs and improvements will not be wasted in the long run.
Strategic Partnerships
While we focussed on harmonizing the efforts of the various
departments inside the synagogue, we also reached out to other
organizations to partner. Leveraging key existing and developing
relationships among our Klei Kodesh, our Executive Director and
our Lay Leaders, we have developed programs in partnership with
UJA Federation, the Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre, the
Bernard Betel Centre, the Jewish Outreach Institute, Jsport, Hillel
Toronto, the Office of the Israeli Consulate, the Centre for Jewish
Studies at the University of Toronto, the Shalom Hartman Institute
and more.
At the same time, we have invested in our relationship with
Robbins Hebrew Academy (formerly USDS) which has shared our
building for decades, finding new opportunities to mount and
promote joint initiatives. In addition, we transitioned successfully
to a new relationship with Applause Catering, with a return to full
and regular use of our kitchen facilities.
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beth tzedec bulletin Spring
Volume 62, Number 4
Sivan 5773 • May 2013
Editorial Council Carolyn Kolers,
Dena Libman, Debbie Rothstein, Ted Zittell
Beth Tzedec Congregation
1700 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5P 3K3
Tel 416-781-3511 / Fax 416-781-0150
www.beth-tzedec.org
President Carolyn Kolers
president@beth-tzedec.org
Chair of the Board S. Blake Teichman
chair@beth-tzedec.org
klei kodesh & educational leadership
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 Education and Family
Programming / Congregational School
Principal Daniel Silverman
ext. 231, dsilverman@beth-tzedec.org
Youth Director Aily Leibtag
ext. 239, aleibtag@beth-tzedec.org
administrative & program support
Executive Director Randy E. Spiegel
ext. 211, rspiegel@beth-tzedec.org
Executive Assistant Terri Humphries
ext. 212, thumphries@beth-tzedec.org
Receptionist Avital Narvey
416-781-3511, info@beth-tzedec.org
Events Coordinator Florence Bendelac
ext. 213, fbendelac@beth-tzedec.org
Librarian Zina Glassman
ext. 225, library@beth-tzedec.org
Museum Curator Dorion Liebgott
ext. 232, museum@beth-tzedec.org
Membership Coordinator Sheri Federman
ext. 220, membership@beth-tzedec.org
TO CONTRIBUTE YOUR news, congratulations,
member updates or other listings, send an email
to bulletin@beth-tzedec.org, call 416-781-3514
ext. 212 or fax 416-781-0150.
continued Carolyn Kolers
What’s Next
Over the last several months, I have been approached
by many of you inquiring about how much longer I will
serve the Congregation as President. I will complete my
second year (that is, my second one-year term) following
the upcoming Annual General Meeting on May 30,
2013. Over the last several months, I have been approached by many of you inquiring whether or not I
would be willing to serve a third (and final) year as
President.
There has been some debate about whether it is
permitted or appropriate to serve a third year as
President. Our Constitution states that an individual may
serve in any position on the Executive for a maximum of
three consecutive years, and, while most presidents have
served for two years, some have served for only one year,
and others have served for three.
After careful consideration, I have confirmed my
willingness to serve the Congregation as President for a
third and final year. However, because a Board election
has been triggered, it is the new Board (once elected)
who will vote to determine who will serve as President
(and in the other six elected roles on our Executive).
It is up to you, as members, to choose your elected
representatives, who will in turn determine who will
serve as your President.
My willingness to stand for a third year in this
position is driven by my deep desire to ensure that the
new initiatives, changes, relationships, policies and
programs described above will have the greatest chance
of continuing success, as they are nurtured over one
additional year through a consistent vision and
approach. Further, I really hope to have the opportunity
to build on current momentum and consolidate the key
projects and initiatives of the past four years into a comprehensive Strategic Plan, to support those of you who
have expressed interest and desire to get involved with
our shul, to guide the completion in the coming year of
conceptual plans for the restoration and renovation of
our building, and to participate in the creation of a fresh
fundraising and development plan to meet our future
needs.
Thank You
No matter what happens with this election, it has
been my honour and privilege to serve this
Congregation. It would not have been possible to accomplish all we have without the help and support of so
many people: Our Board members and Executive
Committee, Klei Kodesh and staff, committees and other
volunteers have helped to shape and execute various
pieces of the overall strategy. Your contributions and
input, along with those of the Beth Tzedec Men's Club
and Sisterhood, have been invaluable in developing and
delivering our programs and other offerings.
Your Input is Welcome
As always, I invite you to share your thoughts with
me about any of the points I’ve discussed, and about
what matters most to you for our synagogue. Please
contact me anytime at president@beth-tzedec.org. I look
forward to seeing you at the Annual General Meeting
on Thursday, May 30 at 7:30 PM.
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 date for 2013:Wednesday, May 22* at 7:30 pm
* Meeting dates are subject to change. Please check with the office to confirm dates before attending.
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Kashrut (dietary laws) observed.
Women are welcome!!
Chance to win fabulous prizes!
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lifecycle News and Milestones
News received between February 1 and April 15 has been included in this issue.
Milestones
and celebrations
Births
Weddings
Joshua Miles, son of
JENNIFER & SAM GALET,
grandson of MELANIE &
BARRY COHEN and HELENE &
JOEL GALET, great-grandson
of HILDA MITZ, born January 5.
Brian Jacobs, son of
DR. RONALD & GLORIA
JACOBS, and Rachel Singer,
daughter of ERNIE &
BONNIE SINGER, who were
married on February 17.
Charlie Sam, son of
& DAN FROLIC,
grandson of ANNE MALC and
JACK MALC and IRENE & BERNIE
FROLIC, born January 28.
Adam Weizman, son of SAM
& AGI WEIZMAN, and
Joanna Lindenberg, daughter
of NATHAN & GLENNIE
LINDENBERG, who were
married on May 5.
MIRIAM MALC
Ryan John, son of
& JENNIFER DALES,
grandson of BARNEY &
BRENDA DALES and SAM &
MYRA SHARE, born February 4.
ANDREW
Ethan Ryan Sam, son of
JUDITH BORTS & JONATHAN
JACOBSON, grandson of
HELENE & DAVID BORTS and
ANITA & FRANK JACOBSON,
great-grandson of BELLA
BORTS, born March 3.
Lily Hayden, daughter of
RORY AND JULIE MITZ, granddaughter of RANDI MITZ,
LEWIS MITZ & WENDY
POSLUNS, STUART & IRENE
BERKOWITZ, great-granddaughter of HILDA MITZ,
MARY WASSER, BOB & EILEEN
BERKOWITZ, STANLEY &
LOUISE BENDER and JOYCE
POSLUNS, born March 18.
Charley Mia, daughter of
& PAUL HOFFMAN,
granddaughter of GAYLE &
MORTY EISENBERG and
EVA & DAVID HOFFMAN,
great-granddaughter of
ANNE & ISAAC EISENBERG,
born April 1.
HAYLEY
Jeff Beallor, son of MORLEY
and the late SAUNDRA BEALLOR,
and Julie Steiner, daughter
of FRED & BRYNA STEINER,
who will be married June 2.
Ryan Schure, son of HUGH
& JUDY SCHURE, and Hila
Buritinsky, daughter of YURI
& RIMA BURITINSKY, who
will be married August 4.
Michael Shiman, son of
& HEDY SHIMAN, and
Nicole Shomair, daughter of
GARRY & HELENE SHOMAIR,
who will be married August 4.
ALEX
Benjamin Shirinian, son of
& NOEMI SHIRINIAN,
and Leslie Gottlieb,
daughter of NORMAN &
SHARON GOTTLIEB, who will
be married August 18.
LORNE
Congratulations to:
Adam Armeland, son of JAY
ARMELAND & SANDY ORMAN,
and Jessica Friedlich,
daughter of JOSEPH & LINDA
FRIEDLICH, who will be
married June 16.
Ettie Lubin, who celebrated
her 100th birthday on April 14.
Benjamin Geist, son of
MARVIN and the late TERRY
GEIST, and Courtney Dick,
daughter of NEIL & EILEEN
DICK, who will be married
June 30.
Jaclyn Sud, on receiving her
CA designation.
Andrew Max, son of
MITCHELL & ANNE MAX,
grandson of RALPH & JUDY
SHIFF and DR. PAUL MAX, and
Rebecca Sutin, daughter of
RICK & JAN SUTIN, granddaughter of MARIE SUTIN,
who will be married June 30.
Mark Masters, son of
RANDY & RISA MASTERS,
and Robyn Weintraub,
daughter of STEPHEN &
TERRY WEINTRAUB, who will
be married July 21.
Gertrude Diamond, who
celebrated her 90th birthday
on April 10.
Matthew Urback, son of
& STEPHEN URBACK,
and Robin Malach, daughter
of FRAN SURAN AND STEPHEN
MALACH, on their recent
engagement.
SHARON
Dr. Murray Urowitz, who
was awarded the Queen’s
Jubilee Medal for his
contributions in the field
of rheumatology.
Isaiah Zabitsky for being a
top five finalist in the Grade
5/6 division of the National
Bible Contest.
good news
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us about it.
Send an email to bulletin@bethtzedec.org, or call us at 416-781-3514
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Bulletin covering August,
September and October is July 15.
Many Thanks to
A MIKEY Network defibrillator was donated in honour
of Helene & Gilbert
Chapnick by their loving
family. It has been installed
in the Lobby near the
Sanctuary and Banquet Hall.
Sondra Fink & family, who
sponsored Seudah Shlisheet
on February 9 to commemorate
the yahrtzeit of Stanley Fink.
Dr. Ron & Gloria Jacobs,
who sponsored a
Congregational Kiddush on
February 16 in honour of
Brian Jacobs & Rachel
Singer on their marriage.
The Gotlieb Family, who
sponsored a Congregational
Kiddush on February 23 to
commemorate the first
yahrtzeit of Dorothy
Orenstein.
Steve Freiman and Mark
Freiman, who sponsored a
March 2 to commemorate
the yahrtzeit of David Freiman.
Sara Kachuck, Marilyn
Cohen, Barbara Wylde,
Ellen Rosenbluth and Robin
Kachuck, who sponsored
Seudah Shlisheet on March 2
to commemorate the
yahrtzeit of David Kachuck.
Susan Friedrich & Harry
Enchin, who sponsored
Seudah Shlisheet on March 9
to commemorate the
yahrtzeiten of Rozalia
Friedrich and Miksa Friedrich.
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lifecycle News and Milestones
Trudy, Debbie & Barry
Shecter, who sponsored
Seudah Shlisheet on March
23 to commemorate the
yahrtzeit of Max Shecter.
Lewis Jordan & Jill Weinstein,
who sponsored a Congregational
Kiddush on April 18 in
honour of the Bat Mitzvah of
their daughter Sophie.
The Tanenbaum Family, who
Kiddush on March 26 to
commemorate the yahrtzeiten
of Anne Tanenbaum and
Harold Tanenbaum.
Mitchell & Stella Miller,
who sponsored a
April 20 in honour of the
B’nei Mitzvah of their children Joey and Jennifer.
Beth Tzedec Men’s Club,
who sponsored Seudah
Shlisheet on March 30 in
honour of Men’s Club
Earth Hourz.
Richard Allen & Dahra
Granovsky, who sponsored
a Congregational Kiddush
on April 27 in honour of the
Bar Mitzvah of their son Adam.
Ava Kanner & Norman
Tobias, who sponsored a
April 6 to commemorate
the 36th yahrtzeit of
Rabbi Joseph Kanner.
Lorne Grossman and Wendy
Grossman, who sponsored a
April 27 in honour of the
Bat Mitzvah of their
daughter Nicole.
Ruth Levy, Robert &
Patricia Levy & family, who
Kiddush on April 6 to commemorate the yahrtzeit of
Sam Levy.
Howard & Lisa Winston,
who sponsored a
May 4 in honour of the Bar
Mitzvah of their son Chase.
The Shier Family, who
sponsored Seudah Shlisheet
on April 13 to commemorate
the yahrtzeit of Shoshana Shier.
Bernard Good & Jennifer
Joseph, who sponsored a
May 18 in honour of the
Bat Mitzvah of their
daughter Leah.
Alan & Alane Berdowski,
who will sponsor a
May 25 in honour of the
Bar Mitzvah of their
son Ethan.
Joseph & Adi Neuberger,
who will sponsor a
June 8 in honour of the Bar
Mitzvah of their son
Benjamin.
The Steinhart Family,
who will sponsor a
May 25 in honour of Dr.
Melvin Steinhart’s special
birthday.
Adam & Lesley Griff,
who will sponsor a
June 15 in honour of the
Bar Mitzvah of their son
Michael.
Avi Hyman & Heidi
Shuster, who will sponsor a
Mitzvah of their son
Samuel.
Drew & Pearl Berman,
who will sponsor a
June 22 in honour of the
Bar Mitzvah of their son
Harrison.
Michael & Cindy Opler,
who will sponsor a
Mitzvah of their son Jonah.
Joel & Leslie Flatt, who
will sponsor a
Congregational Kiddush
on June 22 in honour of
the Bat Mitzvah of their
daughter Zoe.
Samuel Damiani & Marnie
Burke, who will sponsor a
Mitzvah of their son Seth.
Registration for the 2013-2014
Hebrew School Program is now open.
For registration information, call the school office
at 416-781-3514 ext. 230.
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from the executive director Randy E. Spiegel
It’s Time To
Get Your
Hands Dirty!
the snow is really gone, the rain is falling and the
spring has finally sprung. If you are like me, you get a lift
when you see spring flowers poking through the last
snow, and you delight in hearing and seeing so many
birds – including the ones that are nesting in the soonto-be-fixed light fixture over my porch. The Pesah dishes
˙ to
are stored; I have done my counting of the omer up
Shavuot; I have relived the time when the Torah was
given on Mt. Sinai; and, from this point forward, I feel
the real blessings of life as I get my hands dirty in my
garden.
Years ago, when my kids were young, and years
before that, when I was young, I turned the earth over in
my garden and laid out the rows for my vegetables.
I bought the packets, gently pressed the seeds into the
earth and watered my flock. In time, the first sprouts
appeared, and slowly, there were leaves, stalks, and then,
as if by some miracle, I could see my vegetables begin to
form. Though my own kids may have snickered now and
again, when it came time to share in the fruits of my
labour, my children did as I had done with my father a
generation before: we picked our cucumbers, went to the
garden hose, washed them in freezing cold water and
crunched away. I truly understood the brakhah of
“bringing forth fruit from the earth” and I am not sure
there was a more rewarding moment and time of
appreciation for God and for each other.
Anyone who has experienced the miracle of childbirth can attest to an almost otherworldly emotional
earthquake as the child begins to cry. We rapidly count
fingers and toes and wait for signs that everything is as
okay as it can be. Life emerges and the circle of life
begins. We thank God for the miracles of life, and while
the stakes are nowhere as high as when we plant the
garden, “im eyn kemah, eyn torah” – if there is no
˙ no life. And so it is with our
sustenance, there can be
community; we reap what we sow. When we plant and
nurture with all good intentions, we are sometimes
rewarded with the miracles of life. But sometimes the
“tree” does not grow with a straight trunk – the spine, as
it were, is bent and may need extra attention. Especially
when the work that we put in does not yield the most
have questions
U aboutdoBethyouTzedec?
Email Randy
at rspiegel@beth-tzedec.org.
productive crop, it is our job to do whatever is in our
power to facilitate the positive growth and ultimately
for everyone to share in the goodness of what we have
to offer.
So what does all this have to do with life at Beth
Tzedec? As a community made up of so many wonderful
seedlings and mature oaks, we have much to offer each
other. Our younger members give us hope in their ability
to achieve their individual potential. Our older members
provide comfort in the “shade” of their experience, and
their deep roots help secure us in stormy weather. Our
ancestors have not just built a building, but their legacy
was the articulation of a vision that we continue to
embrace today; a vision that says that with all of the
challenges facing modern life, we will provide the tools
to keep that vision in perfect focus. Our parents and
grandparents invested in something called community so
that we could give our children a strong spiritual home,
a place to grow intellectually and socially with likeminded peers, and a venue where the cultural of our people could find a voice and our voices could be at home in
our personal expression.
I believe that we at Beth Tzedec, through our outstanding programs and staff, are embracing our people,
wherever they are, without pretense or precondition.
We all embrace our children and our loved ones. In my
garden, I embrace the hope that this year may be a
bumper crop and that maybe, just maybe, I won’t put in
too much salt and ruin the pickles. It is time to embrace
each other and share some of what Beth Tzedec has to
offer and maybe. I hope this will be the year when you
find a little more of yourself amongst the members of
your community.
For more information on any of Beth Tzedec’s programs
and learning opportunities or about how to make a difference
in the lives of your community, please contact me at
rspiegel@beth-tzedec.org or 416-781-3514 ext. 211.
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Mazal Tov to
our B’nei Mitzvah
WHO HAVE COMPLETED OUR
BAR / BAT MITZVAH PROGRAM
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May 16
Leah Emily Good
daughter of Bernie Good
& Jennifer Joseph
May 25
Ethan Gurion Berdowski
son of Alan &
Alane Berdowski
(in the little minyan) June 1
Jonah Isaac Opler
son of Michael &
Cindy Opler
June 1
Samuel Shuster-Hyman
son of Avi Hyman
& Heidi Shuster
June 8
Benjamin Eitan Neuberger
son of Joseph &
Adi Neuberger
June 9
Seth Damiani
son of Sam Damiani
& Marnie Burke
June 15
Michael Solomon Griff
son of Adam Griff &
Lesley Sandler-Griff
(in the little minyan) June 22
Harrison Lev Berman
son of Drew Berman &
Pearl Gropper Berman
June 22
Zoe Hannah Flatt
daughter of Joel &
Leslie Flatt
around the shul Families & Festivals
Celebrating
Yom Ha’atzmaut
at Beth Tzedec!
Celebrating Israel @ 65 was so much fun; it gave all of us a real appreciation for the country.
Alon and Inbar helped us understand the significance and intensity of Yom Hazikaron and the
quick transition to Yom Ha’atzmaut, the day of joy and celebration.
beth tzedec families celebrated israel @ 65 with a
trip back in time to experience the magic moments of
each decade since the creation of the Modern State of
Israel in 1948. The exciting events helped inspire fun
activities for children to expand their knowledge about
Israel and grow their love for our homeland.
How did we relive Israel over the last 65 years?
• 1940s—Israel celebrated Independence and
became the Modern State of the Jewish people.
We celebrated by designing our own version of
the Israeli flag.
• 1950s—More and more Jews were immigrating to
Israel from Arab countries. We made our own
passports and helped form the Tzahal (IDF) with a
fun army training obstacle course.
• 1960s— The victory of the Six-Day War and the
chance to once again visit the Kotel. Everyone
wrote notes and put them in our “Beth Tzedec
Kotel”. Lucky for us, Inbar (one of our shinshinim)
will take the notes to Jerusalem and place them
right in the Kotel.
• 1970s— The decade of the best music in Israel.
We listened to Naomi Shemer and other wonderful
artists and held our own vote for which song was
the greatest of the decade.
• 1990s— The high tech era. Israel invented: voicemail, the USB key, the pillcam, and the cherry
tomato!
• 2000s— Israel finished creating the Shvil Yisrael, a
wonderful hiking trail that connects Israel from
the North to the South. This decade was a great
time to celebrate Israeli nature and hear about the
wonderful Israeli stories that are shared around
campfires.
Today, our decade is all about having fun! Tel Aviv
has been voted the number one city for young people.
We celebrated Israel @ 65 with our own version of a
beach party!
Our Yom Ha’atzmaut continued the wonderful
tikkun olam projects launched by our Families and
Festivals Committee with a campaign for the Lone
Soldier Center in Israel. We found important items that
the soldiers needed and we raised the money for The
Lone Soldiers Center to buy these much needed supplies.
If you would still like to make a donation towards this
cause, please call Avital in the office at 416-781-3511.
Yom Ha’atzmaut is another one of Beth Tzedec’s
family programs that are warm, inviting and fun for all
kids and families. High school and middle school
students love the experience of volunteering and helping
to make the event fun for everyone. Join us for more
family programs and Shabbat dinners next year!
• 1980s— The New Israeli Shekel. We played black
jack and other card games and learned about all
the new Israeli money. Winners were excited to
take home their “winnings”.
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Friday Night, May 24
NIGHT
LIVE!
COST FOR DINNER:
$36 adults, $18 children (6-14).
To reserve, call Avital at
416-781-3511 by Tuesday, May 21.
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Kabbalat Shabbat Service 6:30 PM
Cantor Simon Spiro, of Hassidic upbringing, and Cantor Sidney Ezer,
of Iraqi descent, team up˙ with the spectacular Beth Tzedec Singers
for a lively fusion of Sefardic and Ashkenazi music. With instrumental
accompaniment until Kabbalat Shabbat, the two charismatic Cantors
will introduce different melodies from their contrasting musical
backgrounds. Their musical Ma’ariv is supported by the smooth
a cappella vocal blend and tight harmonic “crunches” that have
become the trademark of the Beth Tzedec Singers. Sing along and feel
the exhilarating mood of Shabbat deep in your soul.
A featured Jewish Music Week in Toronto event.
Shabbat dinner following, featuring visiting scholar
Professor Stephen Berk. See page 16 for details.
cantor’s diary Cantor Simon Spiro
Now is the month of Maying,
when merry lads are playing,
fa la la la...
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Join Cantor Spiro for The Great
American Jewish Songbook
Concert on May 23. See p. 2.
those are the words to a thomas that I decided to further delve into this fabulous Broadway Singers and the
Morley English madrigal that Aliza had
to perform for Mother’s Day when she
was in second grade. She still sings that
every May. Indeed, there is a merry
spirit to the month of May and it
makes me want to celebrate, preferably
with all of you.
The month of May has been
declared Jewish Heritage Month in
Ontario. Thanks to the work of MPPs
Mike Colle, Peter Shurman and Cheri
DiNovo, this bill of declaration was
passed last year and, as the saying goes,
it’s good for the Jews. I had the honour
of singing at the Opening Kick-Off
Ceremony, and I was so pleased to see
how many branches of the Ontario
Jewish world were connected through
this wonderful initiative.
Jewish Heritage Month was created
to celebrate the contribution of Jewish
Ontarians to all areas of life. As MPP
Mike Colle addressed the audience, he
mentioned specific Canadians, names
you would most likely all recognize but
which were foreign to me until then.
It was utterly fascinating.
I have always known about the
incredible contributions of Jews to the
areas of science, literature, medicine,
culture and more. In the world of music
alone, I am constantly impressed—awestruck actually—at the disproportionate
presence of successful Jewish songwriters.
Last year’s Beth Tzedec concert saluted
the outstanding number of Jewish
songwriters who wrote for Hollywood
films. We had an amazing sell-out
concert with a very long waiting list. It
garnered such an enthusiastic response
area and put together an evening of not
only Hollywood Jewish songwriters,
but those of all popular songs: The
Great American Jewish Songbook.
Even I didn’t know what I was getting
into.
We all know about the Gershwin/
Berlin/Kern presence in Broadway
musicals, but in exploring the many
styles of popular song, I discovered that
the Jewish songwriters consistently
dominate across the musical board.
(OK, I’ll concede maybe not in rap and
country.) Their success in song has
made it, at the same time, easy and
challenging to find material to put the
show together. There are literally
thousands of songs from which to
choose for the concert line-up, and
herein lies my dilemma: How does one
choose?
Well, we have chosen, and the result
is spectacular. I am now in rehearsals
for The Great American Jewish
Songbook, a signature event for Jewish
Music Week in Toronto and Beth
Tzedec’s gala musical fundraising event
of the year. For the first time—and this
is really exciting—we have moved the
Beth Tzedec concert outside of our shul
walls to the George Weston Recital
Hall at the Toronto Centre for the Arts.
When we decided to move it, it was
primarily to accommodate a larger
crowd (we really were disappointed last
year that so many could not get tickets),
but this beautiful venue itself is the perfect setting for this fantastic evening of
the
world’s
favourite
songs.
Accompanying me on stage will be the
30-piece Songbook Orchestra. We have
special guest appearances by the
so-cute-you-want-to-eat-them Voices of
Tomorrow Children’s Choir and the
extraordinary Toronto Heschel School
Choir. Of course, what would a Simon
Spiro show be without some film
footage and special costuming
moments? We have that, too.
Yes, I know what some of you are
thinking: Another synagogue event.
People often comment to me that they
and their families are simply “not
interested in shul”. They will happily
(or at least supportively) attend a bar
mitzvah, a wedding, a bris or other life
cycle events, but in general, they tell me
a synagogue has nothing to offer them.
If you recognize yourself here, read on.
This concert is for you. This concert
is for your parents, your children and
friends. Yes, even your grandchildren
will love this event. Please do not
stereotype a synagogue. Since my
arrival here at Beth Tzedec, I have done
all I can to bring outstanding musical
productions to you and the Toronto
community. It is so gratifying to know
that Beth Tzedec has come to be known
as “The Music Synagogue of Toronto”.
If you have not yet been part of any of
these events, now is the time to see
exactly what a shul can offer you. It’s a
chance to celebrate. Celebrate the
Jewish contribution to music, and
celebrate an evening out with other
music-lovers, Jewish Heritage Month,
Jewish Music Week, and Beth Tzedec.
Celebrate the Merry Month of Maying!
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the sam & sarah kerzner holocaust
memorial institute guest scholar weekend
Beth Tzedec Congregation proudly welcomes
back the dynamic and inspirational
Professor Stephen Berk
The Henry and Sally Schaffer Professor of Holocaust and Jewish Studies at Union College, New York
Three Anniversaries:
Anguish, Affirmation and Atonement
Thursday, May 23 at 7:30 pm
Workshop for March of the Living Participants
A very special presentation and conversation for all March of the Living alumni, chaperones and their
families. Prof. Berk will focus on the transition From Experiences to Action; how to maintain and grow
connections to Holocaust and genocide awareness in the Jewish and broader community. No charge.
Open to the entire March of the Living community. For more information, contact Daniel Silverman at
Beth Tzedec, or Alana Saxe (Director, Toronto March of the Living at UJA Federation) at 416-398-6931
ext. 5282 or asaxe@ujafed.org.
Friday, May 24 Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30 pm
Dinner and lecture following:
“Jews on Trial: Anti-Semitism in Kiev and Atlanta— The Centenary of Menachem Mendel Beilis”
Two Trials of Two Jews Rocked the Russian and American Jewish Communities to Their Very Core
Dinner follows a musical Friday Night Live service of Sefardic and Ashkenazi fusion featuring Cantor
Simon Spiro, of Hassidic upbringing, and Cantor Sidney Ezer, of Iraqi descent, joined by the spectacular
˙ With instrumental accompaniment until Kabbalat Shabbat, our charismatic Cantors
Beth Tzedec Singers.
will introduce different melodies from their contrasting musical backgrounds. Dinner by advance
registration only. Cost: $36 Adults; $18 Children (6-14). To register, contact Avital at 416-781-3511 or
info@beth-tzedec.org by Tuesday, May 21.
Shabbat, May 25 Shaִ harit 8:45 am
Pulpit address: Assertion and Assassination—Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. after 45 Years
Rev. King may have been the greatest American of the 20th century and he was a friend of ours. Prof.
Berk will continue this talk with a question and answer session at a special kiddush following services.
Sunday, May 26 Breakfast 9:30 am Lecture 10:00 am
Yom Kippur +40: Atonement and Attack Yom Kippur 1973 Changed Israel and the Middle East
Breakfast co-sponsored by Beth Tzedec Men’s Club and Sisterhood. Members of Men’s Club and Sisterhood
will be guaranteed a reserved seat if they call ahead and provide their names to Avital at the synagogue
office at 416-781-3511.
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commentary Rav Adam Cutler
Variations on
a Theme
rav adam’s
Night Learning
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classes continue until June
3. See details on p.24.
a remarkable yet subtle shift happens somewhere
between Exodus and Deuteronomy. As the Israelites
make their way out of Egypt, God commands the annual
paschal offering. Exodus dictates that a flock animal
(sheep or goat) be killed, roasted and eaten by individual
households at home. Deuteronomy, however, instructs
that a herd animal (cattle) or flock animal is sacrificed,
boiled and eaten by the community at a central sanctuary.
In the transition from one book to another, the type of
animal, method of cooking, number of individuals per
animal, and location all change. The portrayal of God’s
command is reconstructed.
While Exodus is comfortable with a certain degree of
individual freedom—there is no overall supervisor, and
each family will certainly develop its own traditions
around the practice—Deuteronomy is much more
concerned with communal uniformity. For Deuteronomy,
the paschal offering must conform to the sacrificial
system in general (therefore the inclusion of cattle and
the need to boil) and must be regulated by the overseers
of the central sanctuary.
The Torah, in the presentation of these two modes of
practice, articulates the tension between the benefit of
variety in practice and thought on the one hand, and
desire for communal cohesion and homogeneity on the
other. It is a presentation that presages the challenges of
Judaism in the modern age.
In some ways, Jewish expression today is more
limited than in centuries past. When once liturgy varied
community by community, the wide distribution of a few
siddurim (especially from the Artscroll publication
house) has mostly limited traditional liturgical practices
to three modes: Sefard (Ari), Sefardi and Ashkenazi.
Where once community rabbis had authority to
determine what was locally acceptable with respect to
food, holiday practices, and even dress, the internet
combined with a trans-religious move toward extremism,
creating a push toward a universal acceptance of the
frummest common denominator.
At the same time, the modern age has greater
varieties of religious expression than ever before.
There are Jewish clubs for all interests—from hiking to
motorcycling, Yiddish to veganism—newly published
Jewish books and magazines in the thousands, and
synagogues of every flavour. There are innumerable
ways of connecting with a facet of the organized Jewish
community and behaving Jewishly.
What is in and what is out? Is it better to insist on
more ties that bind or to allow individual and small
group expression even when it goes against the grain,
potentially creating agudot agudot, factions?
Perhaps no greater issue exists within our community
today than limits of acceptability vis-à-vis statements
concerning Israel and the Middle East. Certainly our
community is not of one mind regarding the settlements,
potential negotiation partners and what a final peace
plan should look like. We must however come together
to define what lies beyond the pale and speak loudly
against those who promote those positions. For example,
regarding statements on the far left in support of BDS, or
far-rightists’ refusal to condemn violence, our community
must be firm in opposition. Within those parameters,
we are welcome to disagree and speak passionately,
but always with civility and respect for the inherent
personhood and therefore inviolable sanctity of the
other, whether that other is a fellow congregant, your
Israeli cousin or her Palestinian neighbour.
Exodus and Deuteronomy are both right. Too much
division and we are no longer one people. Too much
forced sameness and no one will be interested. Losing
variety means losing history. Excessive variety means no
cohesion. There exists a middle path, reasonably wide,
along which we can all journey.
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around the shul Youth
Aily’s Crew prepares
Passover food boxes
(l-r): Max Sherman, Lily Sherman,
Shaina Kerzner, Jaclyn Charlat, Aily
Leibtag, Sarah Cole, Alexa Charlat,
Talia Aaron and Noah Aaron.
Yom Ha’atzmaut: (l- r) Alanna Mandel, Hannah Lefton, Jaclyn Charlat,
Michal Freedman and Talia Aaron.
Yom Ha’atzmaut:
Pearl Berman and Max Sherman staff a Tikkun Olam station
collecting donations for Israel’s Lone Soldiers Centre.
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Enjoy an Israeli meal with the Shinshinim. Invite them for dinner, discuss a menu, and
cook it together! Learn about Israel through the delicious food. To schedule a dinner,
email Alon or Inbar at: alonireichman@gmail.com or inbarerez28@gmail.com
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Invite the Shinshinim for Dinner
young families and youth
Upcoming Programs and Events
For Children in SK to Grade 2 (Nitzanim)
High Holy Days Volunteers:
Cook & Shook
Tuesday, June 4 from 4:00 to 5:30 PM
Join Alon and Inbar for cooking and
shooking! Learn how to make amazing new
recipes and take home treats for Shabbat.
While your food is in the oven, you will
have a chance to enjoy bits of Israeli
culture from the Shook, the Israeli marketplace. Get to know Israel with our amazing
Israeli Young Emissaries! Cost: $5 per
session.
Gan in the Gan
Beth Tzedec Day with The Toronto Marlies
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Noa Garmaise, Ellie Joseph,
Tal Davis and Gili Tesciuba.
Sunday, June 2 12:00 to 1:30 PM
As we welcome spring and summer, we
want to give back to the earth. Be prepared
to get messy and have fun! We will be
spending the day learning about gardening
and celebrating nature. Cost: $5 (includes
lunch).
Shabbat @ Beth Tzedec
For Children Grades 6 to 8 (Kesher)
Family Service & Lunch
June 8 10:30 AM
For children, parents and grandparents, our
participatory service is led by our Director
of Education and Family Programming,
Daniel Silverman, together with our Youth
Director, Aily Leibtag. Birthday celebrants
receive the monthly birthday blessing from
Rav Adam and an aliyah. Usually held in
the Kimel Family Gym and followed by a
complimentary luncheon in the Lower Hall.
Shabbat Hockey
June 1 2:30 to 4:00 PM
For children in Grades 1-6, organized by
Alex. The best way to spend a Shabbat
afternoon.
Shabbat Activities with the
Shinshinim
May 25, June 8* 2:30 to 3:30 PM.
Come learn about Israel through sports and
other games, led by the Shinshinim.
*On June 8, if weather permits, we’ll head
to the park.
TOPs (Tikkun Olam Projects)
Sunday, June 2 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Join us for our next Middle School Tikkun Olam
Projects activity—a special TOPs car wash.
Fixing the world starts with TOPs and you.
For Children Grades 9 to 12 (BTTeens)
Calling all 2013-2014 High
School students (Grades 9
to 12): Would you like to
volunteer on the High Holy
Days? We are looking for
volunteers to help in the youth
activity rooms and other places
in the synagogue. If you are interested in volunteering, please
contact Youth Director Aily
Leibtag by June 20! You will
receive more information about
volunteering and training
sessions after you sign up.
For Families
Shabbat Afternoon in the Park
Saturday, June 8 2:30 PM
Enjoy a Shabbat afternoon in the park
featuring something for everyone: Sports
and games with Alon and Inbar for all
children, snacks and a discussion with Aily
for teens, and dialogue with Daniel for
adults. Don't miss the fun! Weather permitting,
the program will meet at Cedarvale Park.
If it is raining, the program will take place
at Beth Tzedec.
Hadashot
˙Monday, May 27 7:30 PM
Honour Our Israeli Young
All High School students are invited to meet Emissaries—Shabbat Service
and Dinner
Alon and Inbar, our shinshinim, at Aroma
Café in the Spadina Village and discuss the
latest Hadashot (news) from Israel.
˙
To register, or for more information about any of our Youth
and Family Programs, contact
Aily Leibtag, Youth Director, at
416-781-3514 ext. 239 or
aleibtag@beth-tzedec.org.
Friday, June 14 6:30 PM
Join us, along with Robbins Hebrew
Academy, for a special evening to honour
our departing shinshinim, Alon Reichman
and Inbar Erez, in appreciation of their year
of dedication and hard work. The evening
will also feature remarks by visiting Rabbi
Chaya Rowen-Baker. Cost: $36 for adults;
$18 for children ages 6 to 14; $6 for
children ages 1 to 5. Dinner by advance
registration only: Call 416-781-3511 by
Monday, June 10.
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shabbat Programs and Synaplex™ Plus
The many creative ways
we experience Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat Services Every Friday night.
Check the weekly eblast, our website, and the monthly
calendars for service and candle lighting times.
Sanctuary Services 8:45 AM, every Shabbat.
For everyone. Our musical Sanctuary Service offers a
complete spiritual and liturgical Shabbat experience.
Cantor Simon Spiro and the Beth Tzedec Singers lead
Shaharit and Musaf, with varied music each week,
˙
including
new arrangements of traditional pieces, as well
as beloved singable melodies. Rabbis Baruch FrydmanKohl and Adam Cutler offer insights into our Torah and
tradition. Lorne Hanick and Cantor Sidney Ezer lead the
preliminary service and are joined by a cadre of Torah
Readers/Ba’alei Keriyah to chant the weekly Torah
portions. 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.
Youth Services see page 19 for further details:
Junior Congregation (Ages 10 to 12) at 10:30 AM
Provides the opportunity for youth to connect with
Shabbat and develop their prayer skills and knowledge.
SMP—Shabbat Morning Program (Ages 6 to 9) at 10:30 AM
Gives children the chance to engage in fun Shabbat
activities, challenge themselves, and spend time learning
with Alon and Inbar, our Israeli shinshinim.
Torah Tots and Nursery Program (Ages 3 to 5) at 10:15 AM
Children enjoy Shabbat stories, songs and snacks
(leaving parents free to attend services in the Sanctuary
or the Little Minyan).
Young Shamashim following Services on May 25 and
June 8 and 15—An intensive program for B’nei Mitzvah
candidates interested in improving their Shabbat
davening skills. Meet for a nosh, z’mirot and learning.
Little Minyan Services 9:30 AM, almost every Shabbat,
continuing through June. For those looking to be more
actively involved in the worship experience, we offer a
traditional service in a welcoming, relaxed, family-friendly
atmosphere. Participants lead portions of the service, read
Torah and Haftarah, study the Torah portion of the week
together, and join together in singing various prayers. A
song tape of Little Minyan tunes is available on request.
Contact Hazzan Sidney Ezer or Lorne Hanick to arrange
˙ lead parts of the service. Torah readers,
to learn and
daveners, and those wishing to give a D’var Torah are
always welcome and are offered support and teaching.
Come and experience an exceptional Shabbat morning
service full of song, spirit and warmth.
Monthly Family Services 10:30AM, Shabbat morning,
June 8. For children, parents and grandparents, these participatory services are led by Daniel Silverman, together
with Aily Leibtag, and the families and children who attend, with a monthly birthday blessing from Rav Adam
and an aliyah for all birthday celebrants. Held in the
Kimel Family Gym and followed by a complimentary
luncheon in the Lower Hall.
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Can’t Get Enough Torah?
Here’s more!
Weekly Torah study with Professor Arnold Ages
9:30 to 10:30 AM every Shabbat.
Lively Learning with Cantor Simon Spiro
Following Services on June 1. Enjoy your Kiddush and
study the weekly parasha with our Cantor. Explore
fascinating commentaries of Rashi and other great
sages, all presented with passion and knowledge by
our amusing Hazzan.
˙
Torah Time with Rabbi Adam Cutler
11:00 AM on June 15 Join Young Professionals @ BT in
Rabbi Frydman-Kohl’s study, as we eat, drink and
examine pressing topics from sources both ancient
and modern.
Jewish Meditation with Michelle Katz
10:00 to 11:15 AM on June 1. See page 37 for further
details.
your guide to Torah and Haftarah Readings
dates
torah and haftarah readings
page numbers
refer to the Etz Hayim Humash
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˙
May 15
6 Sivan
Shavuot, First Day
1st Torah: Exodus 19-20
2nd Torah: Numbers 28:26-31
Ezekiel 1:1-28, 3:12
436-450
932-933
1320-1324
May 16
7 Sivan
Shavuot, Second Day
Yizkor
1st Torah: Deuteronomy 15:19-16:17
Habakkuk Chapter 3
1080-1084
932-933
1325-1328
May 18
9 Sivan
Naso
Numbers 4:21-7:89
Judges 13:2-25
May 25
16 Sivan
Beha’alotha
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Numbers Chapters 8-12
Zechariah 2:14-4:7
816-835
836-839
June 1
23 Sivan
Shelah Lekha
˙ Mevarkhim
Shabbat
Numbers Chapters 13-15
Joshua Chapter 2
840-855
856-859
June 8
30 Sivan
Korah
Rosh˙Hodesh Tammuz
˙
1st Torah: Numbers Chapters 16-18
Isaiah Chapter 66
860-875
930-931
1219-1223
June 15
7 Tammuz
Hukkat
˙
Numbers 19:1-22:1
Judges 11:1-33
880-893
909-913
June 22
14 Tammuz
Balak
Numbers 22:2-25:9
Micah 5:6-6:8
894-908
914-917
June 29
21 Tammuz
Pinhas
˙
Numbers 25:10-30:1
Jeremiah 1:1-2:3
918-936
968-971
July 6
28 Tammuz
Mattot-Masei
Numbers 30:2-36:13
Jeremiah 2:4-28, 3:4
941-967
972-977
July 13
6 Av
Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22
Isaiah 1:1-27
980-998
999-1004
July 20
13 Av
Isaiah 40:1-26
1005-1031
1032-1036
July 27
20 Av
Devarim
Shabbat Hazon
˙
Va'ethanan
˙ Nahamu
Shabbat
˙
Eikev
Isaiah 49:14-51:3
1037-1054
1055-1060
August 3
27 Av
R'eih
Shabbat Mevarkhim
Isaiah 54:11-55:5
1061-1084
1085-1087
August 10
4 Elul
Shoftim
Isaiah 51:12-52:12
1088-1106
1107-1111
August 17
11 Elul
Ki Teitzei
Isaiah 54:1-10
1112-1136
1137-1139
791-811
812-815
See the Calendar of Events for service times. Call Lorne Hanick at 416-781-3514 ext. 240 if you would like an aliyah on Shabbat or a holiday.
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CO -SPN OSR E D BY T HE I T TA AND ELIEZER ZEISLER LECTURES
AN D T HE B ET H T Z E D EC SI ST E RHOOD
Rabbi Rowen-Baker grew up in the Masorti
Movement in Israel. Ordained in 2007 by
the Schechter Rabbinical Seminary, she is
currently the only woman in a full-time
Masorti pulpit in Israel, serving as Rabbi of
Kehillat Ramot-Zion in French Hill, Jerusalem
where she is dedicated to serving all age
groups. She was the 2007 Tanenbaum Fellow
at Beth Tzedec.
Masorti Rabbis and the
Shaping of Israeli Society
with Rabbi Chaya Rowen-Baker
June 13 – 15
Thursday, June 13 at 8:00 PM
Breaking Through Barriers: Can Israelis
Build a New Jewish Identity? A presentation
for Young Professionals @ Beth Tzedec.
Dessert reception follows. No charge.
RSVPs preferred to Marlene Laba at 416-781-3514
ext. 234 or mlaba@beth-tzedec.org.
Friday, June 14 – Kabbalat Shabbat Service
6:30 PM followed by remarks by Rabbi
Rowen-Baker on the topic of Can Secular
Israeli Families Engage Jewish Life?
At the dinner, we will pay tribute to our
Israeli Emissaries, Alon and Inbar, who have
been with us this past year.
Cost: $36 adults / $18 children (6-14) / $6
children (1-5). To reserve, contact Avital at
416-781-3511 or info@beth-tzedec.org by
Tuesday, June 11.
Shabbat, June 15 – 8:45 Sha harit
˙
Pulpit Lecture:
A Woman Rabbi in Jerusalem?
followed by a kiddush lecture on Love Peace
and Pursue Peace.
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ִHesed Report
information hotline 416-781-3514 ext. 261
Out of the Cold
The fourth annual Out of the Cold Art Show and
Fundraiser was held on Sunday, April 14 at Beth Sholom
Synagogue. The artwork that is painted by our guests
every Tuesday evening during our winter program was
displayed and available for sale. The event was a huge
success. Thirteen of the artists attended the show and in
addition to their artwork, they each wrote and displayed
a profile illustrating how the opportunity that our
program provides them with has changed their lives.
The show raised $4,000, of which $1,700 went directly
to the artists, with the balance going directly back to the
Out of the Cold program. Special thanks go out to
Melanie Cheskes (who oversees the art program) and
her team of volunteers who worked tirelessly to organize
the event.
First Response Emergency First Aid
On Sunday, April 21, the Hesed Committee presented
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a course providing certification
in First Response
Emergency First Aid. Participants were given training in
CPR according to the New CPR Guidelines and
Standards released in November 2010 and approved
by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and the
American Heart Association. Topics included victim
assessment, unconsciousness, shock and trauma, rescue
breathing and choking (adult), medical conditions,
bleeding and burns. All those who participated found it
was time well-spent, and were left feeling far more
confident about offering aid in emergency situations,
including use of the defibrillator. If you missed the
course this time around and are interested in taking it,
please leave a message at the Synagogue for the Hesed
˙
Committee with your contact details.
—Maureen Tanz
Co-Chair Hesed Committee
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Sisterhood News
Best wishes to everyone for an enjoyable summer.
We look forward to seeing everyone in the fall.
SISTERHOOD
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around the shul Education & Programs
monday night learning
Three Contemporary Jewish Paths
with Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl
Continues through June 3 7:15 to 8:25 PM
Within the past five years, three thinkers have published works articulating their personal understandings of Judaism.
Informed by great Jewish knowledge, engagement with contemporary secular thought, and sensitivity to current
social realities, the works of Michael Fishbane (University of Chicago), Arthur Green (Hebrew College of Boston)
and Byron Sherwin (Spertus College of Chicago) will provide us opportunities to examine our own beliefs. Come
prepared to be challenged!
Jews and Food
with Rabbi Adam Cutler
Continues through June 3 8:30 to 9:30 PM
Looking at food from a biblical, rabbinic, ethical, historical, sociological, anthropological and gastronomical framework
and using texts, both ancient and modern, including a plethora of recent scholarship, this course examines what,
how and with whom we eat.
Ivrit
b’Ivrit
Learn Hebrew in Hebrew
with our Shinshinim
Join Alon and Inbar for Hebrew for adults.
This program will help you improve your
Hebrew vocabulary and build confidence while
allowing you to engage in conversation about Israeli society.
Beginner classes with Alon continue
Tuesdays through June 4 at 7:30 PM.
Intermediate/Advanced classes with Inbar will be held
Tuesday, May 21 and June 4 at 7:30 PM.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Alon at
alonireichman@gmail.com or Inbar at inbarerez28@gmail.com.
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around the shul Education & Programs
Everything’s coming
up ACEs
the outstanding hurler on the
baseball team is called the “ace”.
In tennis, an “ace” is the serve that
blasts through the centre of the
service box, out of the reach of the
opponent. If you have an “ace up
your sleeve”, you have a powerful
advantage. And the odds of scoring
that ever elusive “ace” or hole-in-one
are about 12,000 to 1 (which means
that my time is soon to come!).
At Beth Tzedec, your play can
involve a contribution to the ACE
Campaign. Better than a good thing,
ACE stands for Annual, Capital and
Endowment and reflects three
fundraising strategies we offer for
you to be a real winner and make a
real difference for the community.
Annual Campaign – Every year,
Friends of Beth Tzedec and other
contributors help bridge the gap between what it takes to run our shul
and the membership contributions
that are collected. As a “fair share”
congregation, we ask our members
to assess their capacity and pay their
fair share in accordance with our
membership contribution schedule.
Not everyone, however has the
capacity to make a contribution at
the same level. Very often we field
calls to help provide some relief for
members who cannot pay as much as
they might wish. Thanks to the
contributors to our Annual
Campaign, the heart of our
development program, no members
or prospective members are ever
turned away from Beth Tzedec. You
can participate by sending an
occasion card, sponsoring a breakfast, or by making a donation to
commemorate the yahrtzeit or to
honour a friend or family member.
Capital Campaign – When you
look around Beth Tzedec you will
find a history of kindness spelled out
in the form of contributions made to
the capital projects of the congregation.
The Hendeles Chapel, the Kerzner
Fellowship Hall and the Max and
Beatrice Wolfe Library are but a few
of the projects that have been named
by families making gifts to the
Capital Campaign. Our physical
plant, our body, cannot survive without constant care. Weak joints, aging
systems and necessary cosmetic
updates must be attended to. Our
synagogue building is a house of
prayer and a place of dignity; we
must respect it and make it a place
we are proud to call our second
home. There are many opportunities
to help us build a new and exciting
structure, and we encourage you to
consider how you can make this
happen with a one-time or multiyear commitment.
Endowment Campaign – Every
year, programs are planned that attract and cater to members of all
ages and stages, from toddlers to
elders. Our dynamic team of educators
and programmers plan and execute,
under the guidance of committed
volunteers, outstanding opportunities
for your spiritual, educational,
cultural and social growth. Thanks
to the vision of members in the past,
many programs continue to be
offered without being charged to our
annual operating budget. Through
bequests or planned gifts, you can
participate in our Endowment
Campaign and leave a legacy for
future generations. Our endowments,
our sustenance, will help ensure that
in good times and in troubled times
there will be funds available to keep
the Beth Tzedec vision strong for the
generations. With our guidance, you
can build your own program and
name a lecture, concert, scholarship
program or outstanding guest
scholar weekend. Your gift will
provide the funds, year after year, to
keep your name and our shared
vision, fresh and alive.
Please help us to continue the
legacy that is Beth Tzedec. Contact
Randy Spiegel, our Executive
Director, at 416-781-3514 ext 211
and explore how you can be the
“ace” on our campaign team. Join us
as we ensure that our mission and
vision remain powerful and clear, for
today and tomorrow.
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past events Updates on what you may have missed
Was that
Purim or
what?
well, many thought it the best
show yet. With Purim being early
(our things are always early or late),
the wizards (Cantor Simon and Aliza
Spiro) pulled off a spectacular coup:
A gallop through the very best of the
last seven years, moving from Disney
to Vegas and the Wild West, the
Austrian Alps, and passing through
the Roaring Twenties on the way to
Scandinavia, courtesy of the music
of Abba.
The entire Toronto Jewish
community loves the Beth Tzedec
Purim Family Musical each year, and
what is there not to love? A story we
all know set to melodies we all enjoy,
brilliantly written and choreographed by Aliza and set to fresh
creative musical orchestrations by
Simon. This year’s show “The
Ultimate Purim Musical” featured
three Esthers, two Mordechais, four
Kings, four Hamans and a cast of
models, dancers, eunuchs, nuns,
cowboys, flappers, Vikings and
gangsters. Not exactly your typical
Purim musical! Such a fast-paced
story required various narrators—
Hans Jewish Andersen, a nun named
Schwester Lederhosen, Ma
Megillacutty and others—to escort
us through the musical mosaic.
There were two most striking
contrasts that thrilled the audience at
each show. Mordechai’s new exciting
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Gangnam-Style dance, from out of
nowhere, was greeted with a roar of
enthusiasm for its fresh irreverent
anti-Haman chutzpah, and our
oldest friend appearing each year by
popular demand–the Purim horse, a
solid Beth Tzedec Purim fixture, that
still manages to bring out the child
in us as it trots past the outstretched
hands of all who try to pet its
fabric-fur.
One of the great things about
Purim is the acting and supporting
casts. This year was no exception.
Hundreds of hours were contributed
by the support volunteers not seen or
recognized in the curtain calls. As for
the actors, many of the regular faces
were supplemented by new recruits,
both young and old. The advantage
of the seasoned actors was their
corporate memory. Working with
some of the familiar material, the
complex dance moves were mastered
with less pain. The advantages of
welcoming new actors include
reinvigoration of the routines, friendraising (some joined BT specifically
to be in the musical) and integration
into an expanded BT Purim family.
Aliza Spiro did the impossible
(again), volunteering untold hours of
writing, organizing, rehearsing and
encouraging. The Purim play simply
could not function without her
talent, energy, enthusiasm and
generosity to BT. As for Simon Spiro,
usually known for his skills as the
great Hazzan who transports us with
Jewish˙ knowledge, wisdom and
voice, he now wore his Chief
Musical Officer hat—maestro,
impresario, orchestrator, conductor
and producer. He loved every minute
of it, even when the performers were
occasionally out of syncopated
rhythms, with stresses and accents in
places where they wouldn't normally
be. He was the Captain, keeping the
flow smooth, and the excitement
levels very high. Truly this was a
professional production, not to be
found in any other synagogue. As
usual Simon’s quest for excellence
pushed us above and beyond what
other Hazzanim are capable of
doing. ˙ His talent, creativity and
commitment to excellence remind us
how very fortunate we are to have
him at the helm of our services and
our music programming. Bravo,
Simon and Aliza!
—Roger Goldstein and
Sheldon Rotman
Co-Chairs, Music Committee
opposite page, top (l-r): Gerry Posner, Leonard Cappe,
Howard Snow, Sydney Goldenberg, David Shindman and Alan
Sless; top left Bob Josse; top right Julia Barber and Emily
Goldstein; middle left (l-r): Blake Teichman, Alan Sless,
Randy Spiegel, Leonard Cappe, Sydney Goldenberg and
Howard Snow; middle right The Little Shmohawks, one of
the lost tribes, entertains the Beth Tzedec community;
bottom right Cantor Sidney Ezer, Bob Cohen and Aliza Spiro
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Children ages 1 to 3 with a parent, grandparent or caregiver
Toddlers, Tunes and Treats
with Tobie Seligman
9:30 to 11:00 AM in Room 200 at Beth Tzedec
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Drop-ins welcome! Please call Jo Swartz before coming to ensure that space is available.
Cost for individual classes: $15 per class for members / $18 per class for non-members.
Registration for the Mishpacha Program 2013-2014 is now open. Mishpacha runs Tuesday, Wednesday and
Friday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Register for the year or for just one term. For ages 1-3. For more
information, please contact Jo Swartz at 416-781-3514 ext. 230 or jswartz@beth-tzedec.org.
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BETH TZEDEC MAX & BEATRICE WOLFE LIBRARY
Book and Film Club 2012 - 2013
Mondays—Dessert 1:00 PM, Reviews 1:30 PM
$20 for each at the door • To register, call 416-781-3514, ext. 225
MAY 13
Footnote
Heather Kassel, educator and reviewer, analyzes the film
after the screening.
Oscar nominee for best foreign film, this Israeli movie deals with the rivalry of two great
Talmudic scholars, a father and son. Note: This program begins at 10:30 AM.
G E N E R O U S LY S P O N S O R E D BY
Bradgate Arms Revera
The Beth Tzedec Max and Beatrice Wolfe Library would like to enhance our
children’s book collection. If you have books, in good condition, which your
kids have outgrown, we would be happy to give them a good home.
For more information, please contact our librarian Zina Glassman at
416-781-3514 ext. 225 or library@beth-tzedec.org.
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in and around the shul
Israeli Flag Raising at City Hall
Amy Kronish
The photos above were taken at the recent presentations given by Amy
Kronish, a world authority on Israeli films. As part of Monday Night
Learning, Amy gave a lecture and presented movie clips on War and
Peace: Changing Attitudes. She had an excellent rapport with the
audience, engaging them in a lively discussion and leaving them wanting
more. Speaking to Young Professionals on the provocative theme of
The Jewish Mother in Film: Shrieking, Hysterical and Overprotective,
Kronish delighted the audience with a series of movie clips from the
last 70 years of film accompanied by punchy insights. Kronish enticed
the crowd into appreciating the dynamic ability of film to represent and
challenge stereotypical understandings of Jewish mothers. Amy's third
lecture was included in the three-part series on The Image of Jews in
Film. Through the lens of Israeli cinema, Amy discussed contemporary
issues in Israeli society illustrated by several film clips. She addressed
relations with Arabs, gender issues and the widening gap between the
religious and secular. This presentation, attended by 75 people, was
thought-provoking and engaging, and left the audience thinking about
the dramatic changes that have impacted Israel over the last 15 years.
Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl, Rabbi
Tina Grimberg (Congregation
Darchei Noam), Rabbis Sean &
Jennifer Gorman (Pride of Israel
Synagogue) and Toronto
Councillor James Pasternak
participate in raising the Israeli
Flag at Toronto City Hall on Yom
Ha’atzmaut.
photo taken by larry rachlin
photos taken by gilbert@photography.ca
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Come Celebrate Israel at our
Family Shabbat Dinner
Friday, June 14 at 6:30 PM
Join us, along with Robbins Hebrew
Academy, for a Kabbalat Shabbat
service led by Daniel Silverman and
Cantor Simon Spiro, followed by
dinner and a special program
honouring our departing shinshinim,
Alon Reichman and Inbar Erez. The
evening will also feature remarks by
visiting Rabbi Chaya Rowen-Baker.
Cost: $36 for adults, $18 for youths (6 to 14),
$6 for children (1 to 5). RSVP and pay by
Monday, June 10.
Dinner by advance registration only. RSVP to
Avital at 416-781-3511 or info@beth-tzedec.org.
Saturday, June 8 at 2:30 PM
(following family service lunch)
Enjoy a Shabbat afternoon in the park featuring
something for everyone:Sports and games with
Alon and Inbar for all children, snacks and a
discussion with Aily for teens, and dialogue with
Daniel for adults. Don't miss the fun! Weather
permitting, the program will meet at Cedarvale
Park. If it is raining, the program will take place at
Beth Tzedec.
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around the shul Israeli Young Emissaries
Farewell and
Todah Rabah
from the Shinshinim
Help us wish Alon and Inbar well at our Shabbat
Dinner on June 14.
it is so hard to believe that the end is near.
We wanted to be able to say goodbye to all of Beth
Tzedec and thank you for an incredible year.
Coming to Beth Tzedec, we didn’t expect that the
Jewish community here would be so warm, inviting and
welcoming towards us. Our expectations were that we
would work, plan programs and have a new experience.
We expected to give to the community, but we were not
able to predict how much we would learn and grow because of you. We learned so much about Judaism and
our Jewish identity. In Israel we often take our Judaism
for granted. Being Jewish is just what we are; it is built
into our society, and therefore making Jewish decisions
comes without thinking. Here, we have learned how
beautiful it is to choose Judaism. Shabbat is a scheduled
day of the week for us across the country. In Canada,
coming to shul and celebrating Shabbat is a choice you
make, a special time you set aside in the week. Seeing
this really inspired us. It will have a very big impact on
what we do when we return to Israel. Beth Tzedec is not
only a community, it is a family, and after being here for
a year, we feel part of the Beth Tzedec family.
For me (Inbar), it was wonderful to see how
volunteering is such a big part of people’s lives here.
It is amazing to see that people of all ages take part in
this and try to reach all the people in need. The groups
of students, parents and other community members who
come out and get involved make this place and this
community so special. It is exciting for us to see how,
when there are so many other areas of life, people get
involved in the synagogue.
Israel plays such a big role in people’s lives here in
Toronto. There are so many events and programs that
support and celebrate the country. We were shocked by
this, and so incredibly excited. For instance, when
Operation Pillar of Defense happened, we felt such love
and interest from people in the community who made us
feel supported.
In Israel, I (Alon) was scared of going to synagogue
and did not feel connected. Coming to Beth Tzedec made
me want to make synagogue a part of my life. The
Jewish community gave us more than we could have
thought, and therefore we loved being able to give back.
Israelis should know what is going on here in the
Diaspora. Our emissary job starts when we are back in
Israel; that is when we have to share with Israel what it
is like in Canada, and what we can learn from the people
here.
We couldn’t talk about our year here without thanking
our amazing host families. They not only let us into their
houses but created Canadian homes for us and brought
us into the whole community. It is so special that we will
return home with a whole new set of brothers, sisters,
parents and cousins. As strange as it is, it is something so
special that we feel so fortunate and lucky to have been
able to be a part of.
We feel such a connection with the youth in the shul,
in such a special way. These relationships are so strong
that when someone lands in Israel, we want to be their
first call, and we will be there to pick them up from the
airport!
We also want to thank all the staff at Beth Tzedec for
always supporting us and pushing us to do our best
work. As well, thanks to our lay leader, Todd Beallor,
who was like one more dad here in Canada and we
thank him for welcoming us into his family as well.
It is almost the end of the year, but just the beginning
of our relationship with all of you. Please keep in touch
with us by email, and please come to our formal
goodbye Shabbat dinner on June 14.
Inbar Erez
Alon Reichman
inbarerez28@gmail.com
alonireichman@gmail.com
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beth tzedec men’s club Spring News
Men’s Club Makes a Difference
The Beth Tzedec Men's Club and
Sisterhood recently concluded
their second annual Speech
Contest.
The first-place student will be
awarded the Philip Givens Memorial
Award consisting of $1,000 made
available by Mrs. Min Givens, in
memory of her late husband. The
remaining students will share in
$1,500 donated by the Men's Club
and Sisterhood. All students will be
presented with a commemorative
plaque.
The top student speakers (in alphabetical order) are Noam Cotton,
Hannah Saffer Spiro, Asher Zeldin,
Eton Ziner-Cohen, Tiphaera
Ziner-Cohen and Zach Zittell.
Dr. Jeff Mills —
Our Man of the Year
The Beth Tzedec Men's Club
recently honoured Dr. Jeff Mills at
the Regional Federation of Jewish
Men's Clubs Dinner.
Jeff has represented our club and
congregation at regional and international federation conventions. His
contributions include dedicated
Presentations will be made at the
service to our Men's Club board, the
Annual Awards Breakfast on Sunday, Green Initiative, earthHourZ, the
June 9 at 9:30 a.m. Please join us
World Wide Wrap, Yom Hashoah
for breakfast (no charge) where our Candle Campaign, Sunnybrook
guest speaker will be Daniel
Shabbat services, Men's Club
Silverman, Beth Tzedec’s Director of Shabbat, Wellness Initiatives and
Education and Family Programming. High Holy Day ushering.
Mazal tov, Jeff!
The student speeches are available
on Youtube. Enter the search words
“Beth Tzedec Youth Visions”.
New Horizons
for Seniors with Rachel Hindel, MSW
Mondays 1:30 to 3:00 PM
May 27 and June 17
Join Rachel for engaging and lively discussion, and the chance to learn
with and from each other as we face life’s challenges. A great opportunity
to share and nourish the mind and soul. Rachel Hindel, a graduate of
Wurzweiler School of Social Work, leads this year’s group.
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BERNARD BETEL CENTRE
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Yizkor Memorial Booklet
It is now time to send in the information to include the names of your loved ones in the annual Yizkor
Memorial Book used at Yizkor Services on Yom Kippur, Shemini Atzeret, Pesah and Shavuot for the year
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5774. The cost is $18.00 per memorialized name per household.
Yizkor Memorial Booklet Donation
Make cheques payable to: Beth Tzedec Congregation
1700 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario M5P 3K3
Phone: 416-781-3511 Fax: 416-781-0150
E-mail Florence Bendelac: fbendelac@beth-tzedec.org
Deadline: Please complete and return this form with your payment no later than 3:00pm on July 19, 2013.
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Beth Tzedec — Yizkor Memorial Booklet Donation Form
Listed Donors:
Tax receipt to:
Street address:
City:
Postal code:
Phone:
Email:
Total Donation* $
Credit card:
❒ visa
❒ mastercard
Credit card number:
Signature:
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Adam Kruger Youth Initiatives Fund
Hava Greenberg, honouring Jeremy
Plotkin and family on his Bar Mitzvah.
Jerome and Pearl Kazdan, honouring
Harold Maltz and Sharon Kreidstein on
Gillian’s Bat Mitzvah.
Carolyn Kolers, Allison Cepler and
Brian Cepler, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Lanette Cepler.
Neil Reine, acknowledging The Davison
Family in memory of John Enderson
Davison.
Adult Education Fund
Rabbi Adam Cutler, acknowledging
Louise Cohn in memory of
Prof. Mircea Cohn.
Annual General Fund
Dennis Beallor, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of David Beallor.
Arnold Blumenthal, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Leon Blumenthal.
Lynn Catzman, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Fred Catzman.
Rose Cooper, acknowledging Randy
Spiegel in memory of Julius (Jules) Spiegel.
Barbara and Ricky Kirshenblatt,
acknowledging Randy Spiegel in
memory of Julius (Jules) Spiegel.
Steven Levitan, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Chonon Levitan.
Patti Menkes, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Sidney Sandler.
Oscar Rajsky, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Alexander Rajsky.
Sarah Tannenbaum, acknowledging
Beatryce Spiegel and family in memory
of Julius (Jules) Spiegel.
Felicia Valo, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Sheva Brandes.
Miriam Weinstein, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Michael Wohl.
Lyon Wexler, honouring Lawrie Lubin
on his mother's 100th birthday.
Helen Wise, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Samuel Wise.
Camp Ramah Fund
Ab Flatt, commemorating the yahrtzeit
of Annie Flatt.
Ab and Phyllis Flatt, acknowledging
Beatrice Barzilai in memory of
Joseph Ruben Karasin.
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Gerold and Rosylin Goldlist, honouring
Ab Flatt on his special birthday.
Barbara and Ricky Kirshenblatt and
family, honouring Ab Flatt on his special
birthday.
Daily Minyan Breakfast Fund
Nancy and Mitchell Abbey, Diane
Abbey-Livingston and Jack Livingston,
marking the conclusion of shloshim for
Stanley Abbey.
Rosalee and Seymour Berlin and family,
commemorating the yahrtzeiten of
Harold Albert Green, Belle Green Wax
and Abraham Greenberg.
Ruth Berman and family, commemorating
the yahrtzeit of Dr. Neil David Berman.
Sophie Brockman and family,
commemorating the yahrtzeit of
Louis Brockman.
Charles and Morley Cadesky, commemorating the yahrtzeit of Dave Cadesky.
Ellen Cosman and Stephen Johnson,
commemorating the yahrtzeit of Anne
Johnson.
Ellen Cosman and Stephen Johnson,
Leonard Johnson.
Elliott Eisen, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Selma Eisen.
Seymour Epstein, acknowledging the
memory of Goldie and Philip Epstein.
Edith Fisher, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Ralph Fisher.
The Friedlich Family, commemorating
the yahrtzeit of Aurelia Friedlich.
Drs. Eric Gangbar and Lisa Markson,
honouring Molly Gangbar on her Bat
Mitzvah.
The Goldbach Family, commemorating
the yahrtzeit of Fanny Goldbach.
Diane Grafstein and family,
commemorating the yahrtzeit of Murray
Grafstein.
The Greenberg Family, commemorating
the yahrtzeit of Dora Greenberg.
Elise and Bernie Gropper, commemorating
the yahrtzeit of Leo Stern.
Judith Hans, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Eliezer Zeisler.
Judith Hans, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Itta Zeisler.
Esther Hussman and family,
David Hussman.
Norman and Jackie Kahn and family,
commemorating the yahrtzeit of Herbert
Kahn.
Miriam, Sheldon and Lana Kerzner,
Morris Kerzner.
Howard Kirshenbaum, acknowledging
the memory of Betty Kirshenbaum.
The Kubes Family, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Dr. Zoltan Kubes.
Jan and Mark Lapedus, and Andrew and
Julie Freedman and families, commemorating the yahrtzeiten of Chovie
Freedman and Jack Freedman.
Todd Phillips, honouring David Phillips
on his Bar Mitzvah.
Millie Pollock, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Sidney Philip Pollock.
Ian, Marlene and Mitchell Rattner, commemorating the yahrtzeit of Cyril
Rattner.
Caren Ruby and family, commemorating
the yahrtzeit of Gerry Ruby.
The Sachs and Teichman Families, commemorating the yahrtzeit of Tom Sachs.
Randall Schwartz and Andrea Randolph,
honouring Ryan Schwartz on his Bar
Mitzvah.
Ruth Sheps, commemorating the
yahrtzeiten of Sara and Abraham
Rotmensh.
Judith Shostack, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Ruth Shostack.
Sylvia Singer and family, commemorating
the yahrtzeit of David Singer.
Alan Sless and family, commemorating
the yahrtzeit of Dr. Philip Sless.
Miriam Weinstein, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Phyllis Weinstein.
Jack and Judy Weisdorf, commemorating
the yahrtzeiten of their mothers,
Rose Weisdorf and Ethel Silver.
Louis Whitehouse, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Hermina Weiszhaus.
Sara Wunch Glick, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of David Tempo.
The Zimmerman Family, marking
the conclusion of kaddish for
Lucy Zimmerman.
David Singer Fund (Men's Club Fund)
Eddie and Bonny Kirschner, honouring
Sylvia Singer on her birthday.
Hesed Fund
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Helen Glazer, acknowledging
The Berenstein Family in memory of
Varda Berenstein.
Helen Glazer, wishing Rabbi Harvey
and Cheryl Meirovich and family a
Happy Passover.
Helen Glazer, honouring Richard and
Laura Orzy on Noa’s upcoming
wedding.
Helen Glazer, acknowledging the
The Ruben Family in memory of
Gordon Ruben.
Helen Glazer, acknowledging
Randy Spiegel in memory of
Julius (Jules) Spiegel.
Helen Glazer, acknowledging The
Zarnett Family in memory of Shirley
Zarnett.
Irving Gold, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Max Gold.
Joseph Kerzner and Lisa Koeper,
acknowledging Moni and Deanna
Lustig in memory of Aliza Lustig.
Max and Dolly Kerzner, acknowledging
Moni and Deanna Lustig in memory of
Aliza Lustig.
Michael and Rochelle Kerzner, and
Joseph Kerzner and Lisa Koeper, honouring
Rabbi Baruch and Josette Frydman-Kohl
on Amir’s engagement to Amanda Schneider.
Lawrie and Ruthann Lubin,
acknowledging Beatrice Barzilai in
memory of Joseph Ruben Karasin.
Jill, Jack, Daniel and Cynthia Spitz,
commemorating the yahrtzeiten of
Larry Sprackman and Eric Spitz.
Paul and Mary Spring, honouring
Sandra Kroll on her 70th birthday.
Mel and Ruth Steinhart, honouring
Joe and Glory Goldman on their 40th
anniversary.
Rose Sobel, acknowledging Malca
Langer in memory of Janice Susan
Langer.
Rose Sobel, acknowledging The Zarnett
Family in memory of Shirley Zarnett.
Blake Teichman and Sharon Yale and
family, honouring The Clergy and
Executive, wishing them a Happy Purim.
Lyon Wexler, honouring Leon Wagschal
on his birthday.
Lyon Wexler, honouring Vivienne Ziner
and Glenmorris Cohen on their
birthdays.
Howard (Hy) Cooper Trust Fund
Hersh and Cheryl Rosenthal and family
acknowledging The Zarnett Family in
memory of Shirley Zarnett.
Israel Sydney and Pearl Wolfe
Memorial Fund
Michael and Rochelle Kerzner, honouring
Bernard and Caryl Schwartz on Ryan’s
Bar Mitzvah.
Dara Schwartz, Amir Walden and family,
acknowledging Ingram and Ellen
Chodorow in memory of Lillian
Chodorow.
Jewish Family Living Fund
Asher and Lorna Kahn, commemorating
the yahrtzeit of Bernard Kahn.
Lorna and Asher Kahn, commemorating
the yahrtzeiten of Philip Casher and
Zave Kahn.
Kosher Food Bank
Shelley Ball, commemorating the
yahrtzeiten of Ann and Allen Ball.
Faye Firestone, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Sylvia Balcon.
Phyllis and Ab Flatt, wishing Annette
and Harold Grafstein a Happy Passover.
Phyllis and Ab Flatt, wishing Diane
Grafstein a Happy Passover.
Phyllis and Ab Flatt, wishing Joanne
Rosenberg and Jerry McDonald a
Happy Passover.
A Different Take:
Unique Photographic
Perspectives of Israel
Photographer Marvin Cooper has created with his images a
contemporary feel of unseen gems of Israel. Some of the
photographs will be familiar while others are Marvin’s artistic
take on famous sites.
The exhibition continues outside the Reuben & Helene
Dennis Museum through May 31.
The images are available for purchase. For further information,
please contact Dorion Liebgott, Curator at 416-781-3514 ext.
232 or museum@beth-tzedec.org.
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Yvette Lerner, honouring Rabbi Baruch
and Josette Frydman-Kohl on Amir’s
engagement to Amanda Schneider.
Irving Matlow, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Archie Matlow.
yahrtzeit of Goldie Matlow.
Music Fund
Rabbi Adam Cutler, acknowledging
Louise Cohn in memory of
Prof. Mircea Cohn.
Sheila Dropkin, acknowledging
Phyllis Flatt, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Max Wolfe.
Donnie Friedman, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Mark Bohnen.
Sharon Pupko, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Hershel Greenspan.
Sharon Pupko, acknowledging Mila
Zigelman in memory of her father.
Tamara Abrams and family, honouring
Leonard and Cheryl Cappe.
Tamara Abrams and Rosette Rutman,
honouring Patti and Sheldon Rotman.
Cast and Crew of the Ultimate Purim
Musical, honouring Sheldon and
Patti Rotman.
Bob and Sandy Cohen, honouring
Robert and Bonita Josse on the birth of
their granddaughter Charlotte Isla.
Bob and Sandy Cohen, honouring
Gary and Marcie Mansfield on the
birth of their grandson.
Bob and Sandy Cohen, acknowledging
Emily Snow in memory of Shirley
Zarnett.
Randy Spiegel and family, in memory of
The Tytel Family in memory of
Nadine Tytel.
Sondra Fink, acknowledging Faigie
Weinstock and family in memory of
Herschel (Harry) Wise.
Donnie Friedman, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Abe Bohnen.
Hon. Jack and Sandi Grossman, wishing
Cantor Simon and Aliza Spiro and
family a Happy Passover.
Arie and Sherry Rogenstein, honouring
Sheldon and Patti Rotman.
Marilyn Rosenberg and Len Goldberg,
wishing Cantor Simon and Aliza Spiro
and family a Happy Passover.
Abraham and Ella Rutman,
Freida Rutman.
Albert Weinstein, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Ruth Burnett.
Lyon Wexler, honouring Patti Rotman
on her special birthday.
Men's Club Scholarship Fund
Out-of-the-Cold Fund
Sharon Singer Karlin and family,
David Singer.
Sophie Brockman, commemorating the
yahrtzeiten of Ida Brockman and
Nathan Brockman.
Aubrey and Shelley Levine (Sugarman),
acknowledging The Berenstein Family in
memory of Varda Hall Berenstein.
yahrtzeit of Archie Matlow.
Patti and Sheldon Rotman, honouring
Rabbi Baruch and Josette Frydman-Kohl
on Amir’s engagement to Amanda Schneider.
Library Books
Martha Sud, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of David Sud.
Martha Sud, honouring Jaclyn Sud on
receiving her CA designation.
Little Minyan Fund
Neil and Naomi Warshafsky, honouring
Larry Wallach on his special birthday.
Lyon Wexler, honouring Shoel Silver on
his special birthday.
Lorne Hanick Website
Development Fund
Susan and Abraham Born, honouring
Lorne Hanick.
Marilyn Rosenberg and family,
honouring Lorne Hanick and wishing
him a Happy Passover.
Max and Beatrice Wolfe Library Fund
Men's Club Yom HaShoah Candles Fund
Al Gelfant, commemorating the yahrtzeit
of Ephraim Shiman Gelfant.
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Patti and Sheldon Rotman, acknowledging
Rosalee Naster in memory of
Nadine Tytel.
Emily Snow in memory of
Shirley Zarnett.
Dr. Sheldon Rotman and staff,
acknowledging The Gillman Family in
memory of David Gillman.
Elaine and Joseph Steiner, acknowledging
Malca Langer in memory of
Janice Susan Langer.
The Zarnett Family in memory of Shirley
Zarnett.
Prayer Book (Siddur) Dedications—
Daily or Shabbat
Claude Abrams, commemorating the
yahrtzeit of Carl Abrams.
Seymour and Rosalee Berlin and family,
wishing Helen Glazer a Happy Passover.
Alan Goldstein, Michelle Glied-Goldstein
and family, commemorating the yahrtzeit
of Jordan Goldstein.
Barry Greenberg and Susan Laufer,
Estelle Greenberg.
Malki Lazar, commemorating the yahrtzeit
of Irving Yitzak Lazar.
Helen Lester and family, commemorating
the yahrtzeit of Dr. Marvin G. Lester.
Pearl Lipton-Silver, Henry Silver and
family, commemorating the yahrtzeit of
Toby Lipton.
Esther Westelman and family,
Max Westelman.
The Walters Family Fund
Mimi and Sam Hollenberg, honouring
Manley and Barbra Walters on their 55th
anniversary and on Manley's 80th birthday.
Judith and Mendel Somer and family,
honouring Manley and Barbra Walters on
their 55th anniversary and on Manley's 80th
birthday.
tributes Condolences and Memorial Plaques
Condolences
Jewish
Meditation
with Michelle Katz
Shabbat, June 1
Classes held on the first Shabbat of every month,
from 10:00 to 11:15 am. For men and women,
centred on texts from our tradition, eliciting
response and deep listening—a doorway to
enhanced prayer.
Michelle Katz is an educator in English and
Special Education. She provides workshops,
retreats, and group classes in Jewish Meditation,
Jewish Spiritual Direction and Torah yoga.
For more information, please contact Marlene Laba
at 416-781-3514 ext. 234 or mlaba@beth-tzedec.org
SPONSORED BY BETH TZEDEC MEN’S CLUB
The Congregation extends heartfelt condolences to the
families of the late:
Gordon Ruben
Hassiba Abenhaim
Lorraine Shillinger
Ray Beraznik
Julius (Jules) Spiegel
Sidney Bergstein
Joyce Stuart
Peggy Birnberg
Nadine Tytel
Jack Bluestein
Lou Waese
David Hertz
Joseph Ruben Karasin Gordon Wasserman
Sylvia Weber
Helen Katz
Pearl Wexler
Janice Susan Langer
Florence Winberg
Aliza Lustig
Louise Zarnett
Max Moneta
Shirley Zarnett
Yousef Reyhanian
“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:
Wilfred Rovan
Zas Feitelson
Shirley Siegal
Morris Gottlieb
Buddy Stone
Rose Gottlieb
If you wish to honour the memory of a dear one, a fitting,
traditional and dignified remembrance is through a
memorial plaque and lamp. Each memorial plaque,
bearing the name and yahrtzeit date, is mounted on a
bronze tablet in the Sanctuary. The lamp is lit on the
Shabbat of the week of the yahrtzeit, on the day of the
yahrtzeit, and on the four festivals during the year when
Yizkor is recited. To order a memorial plaque, contact
Maya Vasserman at 416-781-3514 ext. 216 or
mvasserman@beth-tzedec.org.
Everything We do Today is for Tomorrow Beth Tzedec
has a number of very important opportunities for members
wishing to support our Tzedakah initiatives. Honour the
memory of a loved one by making a contribution to our
Annual Fund, sponsoring breakfast on a yahrtzeit, or
contributing to our Kiddush Fund. Other special funds
support the work of the Congregation, such as providing
assistance for children to attend Camp Ramah and
supporting the Out of the Cold Program, to mention
a few. For a complete list of funds, please call Avital
at 416-781-3511.
If you are interested in leaving a legacy for the Congregation
to name a special project, youth program or adult education
seminar, we would be pleased to help you plan today
for tomorrow. Please contact our Executive Director,
Randy Spiegel at 416-781-3514 ext. 211 to discuss
these opportunities in confidence.
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7:30am Shaִharit
7:30pm Jewish Songbook
Concert
7:30pm Prof. Berk/March of
the Living Program
21 sivan
7:30am Shaִ harit
7:30pm Annual General
Meeting
28 sivan
7:30am Shaִharit
30 sivan
Kora h
˙
rosh ִ hodesh tammuz
8:45am Shaִharit
9:30am LM/Prof Ages
10:30am Family Service
2:30 pm Shabbat Family
Program
9:41pm Havdalah
June

The sun is shining all season long at Beth Tzedec!

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