May 30, 2015 - Beth Tikvah Synagogue, Toronto

Artist: Sarah Hall, RCA
1 2 SI VA N 5 7 7 5 / M AY 3 0 2 0 1 5
PA R A S H AT N A S O
SHABBAT READINGS
Torah
Numbers 4:21–7:89
Hertz 586, Etz Hayim 791
Haftarah
Shofetim 13:2–25
Hertz 602, Etz Hayim 813
TORAH STUDY:
We invite you to join Abe Birenbaum this
morning in the Kulanu Room from
10:00-11:00 am during the Torah Portion
of the Service for his interpretation of
Naso.
SHABBAT SCHEDULE
Candle Lighting (May 29)
Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma’ariv
Shaharit (Sanctuary)
Minha/Ma’ariv
Havdalah
Candle Lighting ( June 5)
8:31 pm
6:45 pm
9:00 am
8:20 pm
9:28 pm
8:37 pm
DAILY MINYAN
Sunday Monday–Thursday
Friday
9:00 am/7:30 pm
7:15 am/7:30 pm
7:15 am/7:00 pm
Thank you to our co-sponsors:
Mazal Tov to:
The Congregational Kiddush is
co-sponsored by:
• Doreen Lerman-Mere and Andrew
Mere on the Bar Mitzvah of their son,
Aaron Mere on Thursday, May 28.
• Michelle and Wayne Langburt in honour
of the B’not Mitzvah of their daughters,
Dahlia and Maya Langburt.
• Doug Millstone and Linda Chodos in
honour of the Aufruf and forthcoming
marriage of their son, Dov Millstone to
Maxa Sawyer.
The Speaking Wilderness
T
he synagogue Torah readings this season are taken from the Book of Numbers,
better named in Hebrew as Bemidbar, in the wilderness. There is quite a lot of
complaining in this book, as the Israelites schlep through the wilderness, making
mistakes that lengthen their journey and deepen their problems. Yet the wilderness is
also their place of revelation.
Later books of the Bible present conflicting reports of Israel in the wilderness.
Jeremiah compares Israel to a bride following her groom through the wilderness. But
Psalms recalls the desert trek as 40 years of incessant complaining. Both accounts
appear to be true. The desert was a place of terror and complaint, but also a place of
inspiration and love.
• Michelle and Wayne Langburt on
the B’not Mitzvah of their daughters,
Dahlia and Maya Langburt, and to
the grandparents, Marsha and Morris
Goldstein and Helen and Nathan
Langburt. Great-grandmother is Minny
Peters.
• Maxa Sawyer and Dov Millstone on
their Aufruf and forthcoming marriage,
and to the parents, Linda Chodos and
Doug Millstone, Terri Millstone, and
Jerry Sawyer and Merle Rosenberg.
• Rebekah Priluck and Mark Shievitz on
their Aufruf and forthcoming marriage,
and to the parents, Rebecca and Marcel
Shievitz and Sheila and Ira Priluck.
Perhaps the challenges of the wilderness are a necessary discomfort for the
revelations of the spirit. Isaiah said, “A voice cries out in the wilderness: ‘Make a path
for the Lord!’” The wilderness speaks - hamidbar medaber - and generations of Jews
have returned to its rugged isolation to discover the divine presence.
In the towns and cities of today, we build ornate structures of religious life, and
indeed, Judaism flourishes in urban settings. But from time to time, it would be wise
for us to leave the comforts of home and get away from the noise, the technology, and
the distractions. Remember that the wilderness speaks - hamidbar medaber - and in it
a person may discern the voice of God.
BETH
TIKVAH
SYNAGOGUE
1966–2016
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YOUTH & YOUNG FAMILY
TGIS
Thank G-d It’s Shabbat! Youth Services are available this morning
from 10:30 am–noon. Please note: Youth services will be offered
on June 6 and 13 after which our youth staff will be taking a welldeserved summer break. Youth services will resume in the fall. Have a
great summer!
• Tots Shabbat in the Youth Room – Parent-led Shabbat
• Beginyan and Allstars – meet in the Shinshinim’s Room
Tots Shabbat
Drop-off services for your children are available with our ECE
Educator Hannah Orriell on the following Hannah Days on June 6.
On the Shabbatot that Hannah is not with us, please note that our
parent-led volunteers and youth leaders will be leading services. NonHannah Days will remain PARENT SUPERVISED. Children aged 5
and under MUST be supervised by a parent, grandparent or caregiver
during Tots Shabbat service times. One more youth service for tots
will be available on June 13 (parent-led) after which we will be taking
a break for the summer. Tots Shabbat will resume in the fall. If you
require more information, please contact Sigal.
Sunday Sprouts
A year long program for kids ages 1 to 7 and their families! Enjoy
Hebrew music circle time with Hazzan Tibi, arts & crafts, big toy
fun and story time with Isabela, incredible sports programming
with Sports with Jay and more! A light brunch will be served at the
conclusion of each session. The fun continues with the 2015 series on
Sunday mornings from 9:30–11:30 am in the Youth Room and Gym!
More fun on: June 7 and 14. Members $120/series or $10 drop-in;
Non-Members $160/series or $12/drop-in. Contact the office or
register ONLINE.
BJS Goes Reggae and Farewell Event for Our
UJA Moss Family Shinshinim Pele and Ayelet
Join us on Friday, June 12, for appetizers and pre-service
performance at 6:00 pm, followed by family-friendly
Kabbalat Shabbat Service with live music. Cost: Member
Adults $20, Kids $15; Non-Member Adults $27, Kids $20
inlcudes a Caribbean-themed Friday night dinner, special
presentation to our UJA Moss Family Shinshinim and more!
Contact Sigal or visit the BT website to register ONLINE via
the home page or YF Events page by June 9. Donations are
welcome to benefit the Moss Family Fund and The Youth of
Sderot.
Volunteer to Host a 2015/2016 UJA Moss
Family Shinshinim
In August, Sagi and Noam will be joining our community for the
year. They will take part in Beth Tikvah life, share their experiences
with our youth, young families and the entire congregation. Do you
have room in your home and your heart to host one of our Israeli
Emissaries for a three month period in the fall (August - November)
or the winter (November - March)? Enjoy the experience of a lifetime
and create a wonderful family environment with a new Israeli son
or daughter. If you are interested, contact Sigal who will put you in
touch with our Lay Leader: Fauna Grill.
MIFGASH - CAFE DILEMMA
Last chance to learn with our Shinshinim! Join Ayelet and
Pele and order up your choice of dilemma following
morning services and congregational Kiddush on
Shabbat, June 6, in the Kulanu Room. Discuss varied
and timely Israeli topics and enjoy one last opportunity
for Israel Engagement education with these amazing young
people. For more information, please contact Sigal.
Bar and Bat Mitzvah Program 2015:
Don’t Miss Our Last Session!
Candidates are invited to join us for Great Roots Yield Great
Fruits when we travel to Shoresh Kavanah Garden at UJA’s
Joseph and Wolf Lebovic Jewish Community Campus in Vaughan
on Sunday, June 14 from 1:30–4:45 pm. Tend the community
garden, learn a little and give back a little too! We require a
minimum amount of participants to proceed. Please register
with Sigal by June 2 so that we can plan responsibly.
ADULT EDUCATION
Spring Lunch & Learn 2015
• LUNCH 12:15 PM • LEARN 12:45 PM
This series has been generously sponsored by Helen Stollar.
June 2: Steve McDonald, Associate Director of
Communications for the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs,
will talk about Zionism and Jewish identity through the eyes of
a convert. More information:
http://www.bethtikvahtoronto.org or by calling the office at
416-221-3433.
Thank you to all Beth Tikvah members who have already joined
MERCAZ-CANADA through the Voluntary Check-off option on
your annual Dues Statements!
Current Events and World Happenings
EXTENDED TILL JUNE 3—2 Interactive Session on
Wednesday mornings,10:00–11:30 am. May 27 and June 3.
Topics to be chosen by participants. Moderated by Murray
Armel, Q.C. L.L.B. B.COM.
StandWithUs Canada
StandWithUs Canada and Beth Tikvah Synagogue invite you to an
inspirational evening with special guest speaker, Kay Wilson. The
survivor of a brutal terror attack in Israel in December 2010, Kay now
travels as a motivational speaker on issues of human rights and justice
for victims of terrorism. Tuesday, June 2, at 8:00 pm. Beth Tikvah
Synagogue. $10 in advance, $15 at the door, Students free. Register
at: info@standwithus.ca or 416-966-0722.
JUDAISM THROUGH THE EYES OF
THE TALMUD
Summer Adult Education Series Taught
by Rabbi Jarrod Grover
One hour before Minha, on most
Shabbat afternoons in June and
August. First class begins June 6.
Ruth Goldberg Kosher Food Drive
Will be held on Sunday, June 14, at the Pride of Israel. If you are
interested in helping with our drive in any way — calling, driving,
or sorting, please leave your name and phone number with the
synagogue office 416-221-3433. Remember volunteering can
lead to community credits for a teenager at home and a lot of fun
participating.
The Klasner Family Foundation and
Torah High
Enroll today to Torah High and enjoy The Klasner Family
Foundation scholarships offered to Beth Tikvah Members.
Contact: www.torahhigh.org for Grades 8-12.
YAHRZEITS
The following members are observing Yahrzeits this week:
Tues Jun 2:
Rhoda Caplan, Wilf Caplan, Jacob Friedberg, Ian Joffe,
Heather Feldman, Howard Lerner, Cynthia Menashy, Leon Safer,
Marlene Axmith, Marlene Kaner, Howard Tward, Manny Tward
Fri May 29:
Murray Armel, Sol Armel, Aki Chencinski, David Cherun,
Ellen Smith, William Lieberman, Marilynn Lockwood,
Gabriella Vadas
Wed Jun 3:
Eric Bornstein, Harvey Friedman, Elaine Sone, Victor Morais,
Cecile Nightingale, Harriet Sternberg
Sat May 30:
Harvey Dale, Helen Sherman, Harry Snitman, Stan Solomon,
Cynthia Wyman, Michael Wyman
Thurs Jun 4:
Renee Levine, Orly Ashkenazi, Norman Bordan, Barbara Hendelman,
Deborah Gollom, Jerry Kalpin, Herbert Miller, Henry Neugebauer,
Bert Potashner, Beverley Winnick, Menasche Schechter
Mon Jun 1:
Dwora Pilc, Abraham Birenbaum, Isaac Birenbaum, Barbara Brown,
Russel Gawron, Esta Pomotov, Marcia Zalev, Cheryl Levick, Jolan
Schneider, Nancy Grad, Irvin Sherman
C
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Club Chaverut Presents...
Michael Kinkis and Rachel in “A
Musical Salute to the State of Israel.”
May 31 at 1:30 PM. Beth David
Synagogue, The Ganz Social Hall (55
Yeomans Road). Members $7.00, NonMembers $10.00. RSVP to Rose Haspel
at 905-764-8141 by May 25.
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Fri Jun 5:
Eunice Swadron, Marilyn Braverman, Arlene Resnick,
Frances Lieberman, Hilda Cohen, Eddie Weisz
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The Shabbat Project Toronto
Presents...Dennis Prager:
Maintaining Hope in a Dangerous
World. June 9 at 7:45 pm. Paradise
Banquet Hall in Vaughan. Get Tickets
at: www.ShabbatProjectToronto.com
Richmond Hill Centre for the
Performing Arts and Red Line
Communications Presents...
The Jewish Radio Hour. June 17
at 7:30 pm. Richmond Hill Centre
for the Performing Arts. $36.00
plus HST. Group rates available.
Tickets: rhcentre.ca or 905-787-8811.
jewishradiohour.ca
3080 Bayview Avenue, Toronto,
ON M2N 5L3
Tel: 416-221-3433
Fax: 416-221-1602
http://www.bethtikvahtoronto.org
Rabbi: Jarrod R. Grover
Hazzan: Tibor Kovari
Ritual Director: Irv Kirshenblat
Rabbi Emeritus Senior Scholar: Dr. Avraham Feder
Executive Director: Doris Alter
Youth and Young Families Director: Sigal Tuch
Choir Director: Klara Bagley Heifetz
President: Issie Fishman
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Sun May 31:
Ruth Edelstein, Belle Silverstein, Ziona Bordan, Brian Klar,
Anne Perlove, David Phillips, Prosper Suissa
All evening meetings and programs begin with services at 7:30 pm unless
otherwise listed:
Sun. May 31 • No programs
Mon. Jun 1
• Chicks with Sticks
Tues. Jun 2
• Spring Lunch and Learn
• Board of Governors Meeting
• StandWithUs Canada - Kay Wilson
12:15 pm
8:00 pm
8:00 pm
Wed. Jun 3
• Current Events and World Happenings
10:00 am
Thurs. Jun 4
• Writer’s Club
• Choir Rehearsal
1:30 pm
1:30 pm
7:50 pm
TO HONOUR THE SANCTITY OF THE SYNAGOGUE
Children under the age of 6 are welcomed on the bimah accompanied by
their parents or grandparents. Any person coming up to the bimah must
have their head and shoulders covered and women’s dresses should be
of modest length. We do not permit smoking, photography, writing, use
of beepers, cell phones or other wireless equipment in the synagogue
throughout Shabbat and Yom Tov. At any time in the service when the
congregation is standing in prayer, please refrain from moving about.
Applause is not customary at any time during the service.