Weekly Bulletin

Shabbat Pareshat Tzav - Shabbat HaGadol
March 28, 2015
From the Desk of the Rav
OFFERING OF EXCITEMENT
In Pareshat Tzav the Torah teaches that when a Kohen is
inaugurated he is to bring a special offering of fine flour.
The Torah adds that the Kohen Gadol is to bring this
offering every single day of his tenure.
It is natural for a Kohen to feel elated on the first day of
a service in the Beit HaMikdash. Thus, the Torah wants
his emotions of delight and appreciation to be expressed
with this special offering. However, the Kohen Gadol must be a person
who is able to feel excited on a daily basis, even if that which he is
doing is performed day in and day out. Therefore, the daily offering of
the Kohen Gadol is the exact same one, as any Kohen would bring on
day-one-of-the-job.
Shabbat Shalom,
Yirmiya Milevsky
Halacha Corner
On Thursday night after Bedikat Chametz one is required to nullify the
Chametz. The nullification (Bitul) must be said in a language that is
understood by the nullifier.
The tradition is to nullify the Chametz again during the day and to
include in the day time nullification known Chametz as well.
MECHIRAT CHAMETZ
Rabbi Milevsky will be available for Mechirat Chametz in his office on
Sunday from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and from Sunday until Wednesday
after Maariv.
7 Nisan 5775
Z’manei Tefillah
Friday March 27, 2015
Candlelighting ........................................................... 7:20 p.m.
Mincha ....................................................................... 7:10 p.m.
Saturday, March 28, 2015 Pareshat Tzav - Shabbat HaGadol
Shacharit ........................................................... 7:30, 8:45 a.m.
Latest Shema ............................................................ 10:15 a.m.
Daf Yomi ..................................................................... 5:25 p.m.
Shabbat Hagadol Drasha ............................................ 6:15 p.m.
Mincha ....................................................................... 7:15 p.m.
Motzei Shabbat .......................................................... 8:25 p.m.
Sunday-Friday, March 29-April 3, 2015
Earliest Talis & Tefillin, Sunday-Friday .................6:06-5:57 a.m.
Shacharit, Sunday,................................................... 7:00, 8:00 a.m.
Shacharit, Monday, Thursday ............................ 6:45, 7:10 a.m.
Shacharit, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday .............. 7:00, 7:20 a.m.
Mincha/Maariv, Sunday- Thursday ............................. 7:35 p.m.
Friday, April 3, 2015 Erev Pesach, Taanit Bechorim
Shacharit, Siyyum after each Minyan................. 7:00, 7:20 a.m.
Latest time for Eating Chometz ................................ 11:12 a.m.
Latest time for Burning Chometz ............................. 12:17 p.m.
Chatzot HaYom (Mid-Day) ......................................... 1:21 p.m.
Candlelighting ............................................................ 7:28 p.m.
Mincha ....................................................................... 7:30 p.m.
Maariv ........................................................................ 7:55 p.m.
B’nai Torah Shiurim
Weekday Daf Yomi, Nir Lifshitz
Sunday @ 7:00 a.m., Beit Midrash
Monday-Friday @ 6:00 a.m., Beit Midrash
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Pareshat HaShavua - Rabbi Milevsky
Will resume April 14.
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Navi – Tsefanyah - Rabbi Gemara
Will resume April 14.
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Minchas Chinuch, - Rabbi Hochman
Men, Tuesdays @ 8:00 p.m., Library
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SHABBAT HAGADOL DRASHA
"A Telzer View of Freedom"
March 28, at 6:15 P.M.
In the Main Sanctuary
Chumash & Rashi - Yitzchak Deutsch
Men, Tuesdays @ 8:00p.m., Beit Midrash
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Gemarah In depth - Rabbi Milevsky
Analysis of the text and context of the treatises
Yoma
Will resume April 16.
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Congregation B’nai Torah 465 Patricia Avenue Toronto, Ontario M2R 2N1 tel/fax 416.226.3700
HaRav Yirmiya Milevsky, Mara D’Atra
Paul Forman, President
office@bnaitorah.ca
www.bnaitorah.ca
B’nai Torah Weekly Bulletin
Lifecycle
Celebrations
 Mazal Tov to Joe and Netta Epstein on the occasion of their 60th
wedding anniversary.
 Mazal Tov to Perry and Andrea Rush on the engagement of their
son Raffi to Lauren Gordon, daughter of Joanne and Ian Gordon of
Thornhill. Mazel Tov to the grandparents, Rena and Ron Rush, and
Sheila and Irving Friedman.
 Mazal Tov to Susan and Zev Shainhouse on the engagement of
Susan’s sister, Hyla Reichmann to Rabbi Doctor Yaakov Yellin, of LA.
Beruchim Haba’im
 The congregation extends a warm welcome to Allan Alter who has
recently moved into our neighborhood.
Nichum Aveylim
 Sincere condolences to our former member, David Liebmann, on the
loss of his mother, Helene Sigal, z”l. Shiva will be at 3636 Bathurst
St. Apt.1508, from 3-7 PM. Shiva ends on Thursday morning.
We Thank Our Sponsors
The Foyer Kiddush this week is sponsored by:
 Mordecai and Pessy Weitzner to commemorate the Yahrzeit of
Mordecai’s brother, Shalom ben David, z”l.
 Symee and Avi Citron to commemorate the Yahrzeit of Symee’s
father, Harry Guest, Zvi Hersh ben Yitzchak, z”l.
 Rita and Meir Weinberger to commemorate the Yahrzeit of Rita’s
father, Shimon ben Shmuel, z”l.
Seudah Shlisheet this week is being sponsored by:
 Arthur and Agi Dunec to commemorate the Yahrzeit of Arthur’s
mother Fira Dunec, Esther bat Avraham Ha-Kohen, z"l.
Pareshat Tzav - Shabbat HaGadol
Synagogue Notes
Constitution.
The complete revised constitution can now be viewed on the Bnai
Torah website.
Early Friday Night Minyan.
Early Friday Night Mincha Davening will commence after Pesach.
Stay tuned for details.
Outstanding Balances.
Many members now have outstanding balances. If you have an
outstanding balance, please assist the Shul and our cash flow by
clearing up your balance. Call the Shul office and authorize
payments with your credit card or send in cheques. Post-dated
payments are welcome.
New Program for Senior Women
An exciting programme is starting after Pesach in Thornhill
for senior women in north Toronto. This midday programme will
include lecture and/or entertainment and light refreshments. Rides
can be arranged. No charge. Greeters and drivers are needed.
If you, or anyone you know, would benefit from this programme, or
if you would like to volunteer, please contact Ruth Cymerman, 416661-4822.
Navi Shiur.
After Pesach the Navi shiur will be commencing a new Sefer,
Tsefanyah, and everyone is invited to join this most interesting
class.
Pesach Notes
Yizkor Donations.
On the last day of Pesach, the shul will once again be conducting its
Yizkor Appeal We hope that members will think of the shul at this time.
Pledges can be emailed to the shul, or you can drop off your donation.
As always, pledges can be paid by cheque or credit card.
Maot Chittim.
The Bnai Torah Tzedakah Fund is now collecting donations for the
mitzvah of Maot Chittim. There are many who need help to be able to
make Pesach. Donations may be given to Paul Forman, David Zobin,
Rabbi Milevsky and to the Shul Office,
JRCC Community Sedarim
JRCC will be having their annual Pesach Sedarim in the Sam Ferman hall.
If anyone is interested in participating in the Seder, please contact the
Shul office as soon as possible.
Biur Chametz.
The annual Burning of Chametz will take place on Friday, April 3, 2014,
from 8:30 to 11:30 in the Bnai Torah parking lot. An honorarium of
$10 to Louis Klein is appreciated. Please do not leave garbage in the
shul parking lot, or in the shul garbage bin, after the completion of the
Biur Chametz.
UPCOMING ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Kabbalat Hatorah - Accepting the Torah
Four part series will be led by our member Rabbi Ben Hecht,
Founding Director of Nishma
Titles, dates and times
TBA
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Myths and Stereotypes about Domestic Abuse in the
Jewish Community
What do we do? What services are offered to the
community? How do you recognize Domestic Abuse?
Program will be led by Penny Krowitz CAE,
Executive Director of Act to End Violence against Women.
Date and time
TBA
Kaylim Mikvah 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, other times by appointment with the Shammos, Joe Epstein. Kaylim Mikvah is not available Erev
Shabbos or Yom Tov. Ladies’ Mikvah. Friday nights and Yom Tov nights, by appointment. Call Hanna Katz by Wednesday at 416.225.6483. Sisterhood Donations,
Elaine Tanenzapf, lainny@rogers.com or call 416.665.2182; Tree of Life, Dedications, Memorial Plaques, Howard Kurlandski, howardk@rogers.com.Visit us at our
Donations page at www.bnaitorah.ca
Congregation B’nai Torah 465 Patricia Avenue Toronto, Ontario M2R 2N1 tel/fax 416.226.3700
HaRav Yirmiya Milevsky, Mara D’Atra
Paul Forman, President
office@bnaitorah.ca
www.bnaitorah.ca
The items on the following list may be used for Passover without any
Kosher for Passover supervision.
Please note that this list is only
reliable for Passover 2015.
ALCOHOL -Any isopropyl alcohol may be used for external use.
ALUMINUM FOIL PRODUCTS -All disposable foil products
AMMONIA - All
BAKING SODA - All
BLEACH -All
BLUSH/ROUGE, Powdered -All
COCOA –Any North American produced 100% pure.
Coconut -Unflavored, unsweetened
need a hechsher for Pesach
shredded
coconut
does
not
COFFEE instant - Reg. Unflavored; Folgers, Taster's Choice
DENTAL FLOSS -Any unflavored may be used.
DEODORANTS/ANTIPERSPIRANTS -All powder and solid stick powder.
DETERGENTS -All
DISHWASHING SOAP -All
FRUIT, FROZEN All unsweetened additive free, whole or sliced without
syrup, citric acid or ascorbic acid.
GLOVES, RUBBER (Latex) without inner powder coating
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE –All
INFANT FORMULA — Isomil, Similac, Enfamil (using separate utensils due to
kitniyos)
JUICES,
FROZEN
-Any
100%
pure
Orange,
no
sweeteners,
additives,
preservatives or enrichments.
JUICES, LEMON OR LIME- Realemon, ReaLime Juice
LACTAID MILK- may be used on Pesach if purchased BEFORE Pesach.
MINERAL OIL- All
NUTS - Raw Whole, Chopped, or Ground Nuts without added preservatives, or
other additives such as BHT or BHA. Note: Pecans ,Midget Pecans and
Pecan Pieces require a reliable KFP certification.
OLIVE OIL-100% pure extra virgin olive oil (unflavored) does not
need a hechsher for Pesach
Raisins DEL MONTE, DOLE
SALT-non iodized, without dextrose or polysorbates
SUGAR - GRANULATED, CANE - all pure (no dextrose added)
TEA - INSTANT- Nestea Unflavored, Regular and Decaf
TEA BAGS –Lipton reg. & decaffeinated.
TOOTHPASTE-Colgate
All pill medication that one swallows is permitted.
All varieties of body soaps, shampoos and stick deodorants are permitted
for use on Pesach regardless of its ingredients.
All types of ointments, creams, nail polish, hand lotions, eye shadow,
eyeliner, mascara, blush, foot and face powders, and ink and paint may
be used regardless of its ingredients.
Colognes, perfumes, hairspray, shaving lotions and deodorants that have
restorable denatured alcohol should not be used. This only applies to
products in a pure liquid state.