Pesach 5777 by Beth Torah Congregation

Call me crazy, but Pesach has always been my favourite holiday.

Memories of childhood Passovers spent in New York with my Bubby and Zaidi are amongst my happiest; my siblings and cousins would certainly tell you the same thing. Over the years, as I lost my grandparents and then my own parents I struggled to find joy in the holiday-it just wasn’t the same. I had difficulty mustering any enthusiasm for the arduous work of cleaning, schlepping boxes and cooking and cooking and cooking.

But I had young children and high hopes that they would one

day feel the same about Pesach as I had. It became clear that there was work to be done. David and I set out to curate a Haggadah that would speak to them and incite their passions and quench our thirst for meaning while still adhering to tradition.

It was a tall order but it was also the quest that brought back my

love for Pesach. Throughout the year we collect articles and ideas for readings as well as topics for discussion. Each year we tweak the contents to keep it fresh. Everyone participates and where possible, we try to tailor their contribution to their personality. It’s a big job but it reminds me that Pesach isn’t just about the journey from slavery to freedom but about all of our journeys: from ignorance to knowledge, from isolation to connection and from complacency to gratitude.

Wishing you and yours a healthy, happy and meaningful Pesach,

Candace Vogel PRESIDENT

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11 SALE OF C H A M E T Z F O R M 12 PASSOVER I O S U P DAT E 13 PASSOVER P O E M S 15 BAR / BAT M I T Z VA H M A Z A L TOV 16 FAMOUS RE C I P E S 18 MEMBERSH I P R E N E WA L R E M I N D E R 19 CANTOR BE N ’ S M A A S H I V 20 DON OR AP P R E C I AT I O N 22 B EREAVEME N T L I ST 24 STAFF CON TAC T 26 HEBREWS CO O L 27 IC SAVINGS

Pesach & Inclusiveness The single most important question presented to me this Passover was not about making one’s home kosher. It was not about whether an item is certified for Passover. It was not about the amount of matzah one is required to consume or the colour of the maror one is obligated to eat. It wasn’t really a question about food at all. The question came from a terribly sadened mother of a child in a Jewish Day School who is severely allergic to eggs. She was distraught by the school’s insistence that it had to be a real egg on the Seder plate, even in the classroom. The insistence on “real” meant that they would not put a plastic or replacement egg on the Seder plate to accommodate her child’s allergy. A replacement egg, they insisted, would just declare the plate unfinished and thereby unkosher for use. This caused the child great embarrassment, as though being allergic to eggs was somehow their fault, as though they had single-handedly ruined Passover for everyone. It doesn’t take much for a child to feel that circumstances beyond their control are their own fault, especially when someone in a position of leadership or authority blames their lack of ability to participate, regardless of cause, as the source of everyone else’s inability to have a full and meaningful experience. Needless to say this shaming is the antithesis to the Passover narrative. The Seder is meant to be entirely inclusive, and specifically engaging for children. A child who needs a substitute because of an allergy should be made to feel more welcome, and the Seder plate is a great focal point through which to show inclusion- a primary goal of the Seder. We are familiar with The Narrative of the Four Sons. In the first telling in the Haggadah, it warmly includes the wise son, attempts to physically and verbally abuse the wicked son, shows compassion for the simple son, and gently encourages the son who cannot ask. Consider the telling of the wicked, or evil, son: What does the evil [son] say? “What is this worship to you?” (Exodus 12:26) ‘To you’ and not ‘to him.’ And since he excluded himself from the collective, he denied a principle [of the Jewish faith]. And accordingly, you will blunt his teeth and say to him, “For the sake of this, did the Lord do [this] for me in my going out of Egypt” (Exodus 13:8). ‘For me’ and not ‘for him.’ If he had been there, he would not have been saved. What did the wicked son do to deserve this rebuke harsh response? He simply asked questions. He asked for clarification, he asked for the source material. I recently pointed out to a dear friend that at various Seders I’d attended growing up, I felt that the finger was pointed at me as the wicked son. Not because I wasn’t a good person, but because the narrative of the wicked son is, “how do I know?” or, “this is your narrative, is it mine?” or, “did this happen to me and you, or just you?” All valid conversation starters and all worthy of discussion, but the narrator of the Haggadah seemingly felt it necessary to viciously

rebuke anyone who did not jump on board with both feet to blindly accept the miracles and facts as presented. I was certainly one who asked the questions instead of blindly accepting biblical or religious narrative at face value. And so, I felt the finger of rebuke pointed my way. What is critical yet often forgotten in this telling of the four sons is how the very same text used to exclude the wicked son is repeated moments later in the Haggadah, and shockingly presents one of the great descriptions of inclusiveness: In each and every generation, a person is obligated to see himself as if he left Egypt, as it is stated (Exodus 13:8); “For the sake of this, did the Lord do [this] for me in my going out of Egypt.” Not only our ancestors did the Holy One, blessed be He, redeem, but rather also us [together] with them did he redeem, as it is stated (Deuteronomy 6:23); “And He took us out from there, in order to bring us in, to give us the land which He swore unto our fathers.” In this telling, the very same text that was used to exclude the wicked son earlier now refers to everyone, and entreats all to participate to ensure that individual experiences can be part of the narrative! As usual in Judaism, the Haggadah is not always what is seems at first glance. Let us remember that the first narrative might be our reflex, but the second use of the text must be the way we interpret and engage if we wish to continue a Seder for all our children for generations. Passover is a festival of renewal; it represents growth, joy, and freedom. This is a good time for us to consider those we’ve left out and free them up from the shackles of our preconceived notions or shaming because they are different. This is the year to welcome the children who are LGBTQ, to welcome the converts in our families and the non-Jewish spouses of our children, to welcome those we have shunned, and to welcome family and friends we had pushed aside. It is never too late to reach out and welcome somebody to your table as a way of renewing the possibility of belonging. Even if they don’t come, it’s the welcome that you provide that makes the difference. Even if we can’t include everybody, we can make an effort to be considerate and accommodating - like the child with allergies who cannot have the egg. Passover is just that perfect time of year. Everyone understands what it is about, all we need to do now is understand who we are about. My family wishes yours a very happy Pesach!

Rabbi Yossi Sapirman SENIOR R ABBI

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FAST OF THE FIRST BORN SERVICES FINISH EATING LAST BITE OF CHAMETZ! FINISH SELLING OR BURNING ALL CHAMETZ! (USE OUR FORM) EREV PESACH SERVICES CANDLE LIGHTING & FIRST SEDER

PESACH DAY 1 8:45 AM MORNING SERVICES 8:41 PM CANDLE LIGHTING & SECOND SEDER

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 PESACH DAY 2 (1ST DAY OF OMER) 8:45 AM MORNING SERVICES 8:42 PM OBSERVANCE ENDS

THURSDAY, APRIL 13

PESACH DAY 3 CHOL HAMOED (2ND DAY OF OMER)

FRIDAY, APRIL 14

PESACH DAY 4 CHOL HAMOED (3RD DAY OF OMER) 7:42 PM

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

CANDLE LIGHTING

SHABBAT PESACH DAY 5 CHOL HAMOED (4TH DAY OF OMER) 8:45 AM MORNING SERVICES 8:46 PM SHABBAT ENDS

SUNDAY, APRIL 16

PESACH DAY 6 CHOL HAMOED (5TH DAY OF OMER) 8:45 AM SUNDAY MINYAN SERVICES 7:44 PM CANDLE LIGHTING

MONDAY, APRIL 17

PESACH DAY 7 (6TH DAY OF OMER) 8:45 AM MORNING SERVICES 8:49 PM CANDLE LIGHTING

TUESDAY, APRIL 18

PESACH DAY 8 (7TH DAY OF OMER) 8:45 AM MORNING SERVICES 10:00 AM YIZKOR 8:50 PM HOLIDAY ENDS

Sale of Chametz Form Rather than eat all one’s Chametz or burn it before Pesach, it is possible to sell the Chametz in your house to a non-Jew. If he so wishes, he is entitled to come and collect it; and were this to happen, you would be amply recompensed after Yom Tov. Normally, all the community’s Chametz will be sold centrally. All Chametz should be set aside in a marked box or cupboard - and sealed to prevent access until after Pesach. The Rabbi should then be authorised to act for you and sell the Chametz. This is most easily achieved by completing and returning the form below. During Pesach, the Chametz will belong to a non-Jew and for you to use it would be an act of theft. If it has not been claimed, then the Chametz reverts to you (and the non-Jew is given back his deposit). Though it is seen as a legal fiction, the sale of Chametz is of halachic importance. The prohibition on owning Chametz over Pesach is very severe and there is a Rabbinic ban on eating Chametz after Pesach, which had been owned in violation of the festival (Chametz She’avar Alav HaPesach). The sale of Chametz (Mechirat Chametz) is an easy and effective way of dealing with one’s stocks of dried pasta, whisky, packet soups etc. INSTRUCTIONS: IF YOU WOULD LIKE RABBI YOSSI TO ARRANGE FOR YOUR CHAMETZ TO BE SOLD, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SALE OF CHAMETZ FORM AND SUBMIT IT TO OUR OFFICE BY SUNDAY APRIL 9, 2017, 5:00 PM. REMEMBER TO FILL IN A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH LOCATION. FAX THIS FORM TO: (416) 782-4496 OR EMAIL IT TO: RABBIYOSSI@BETHTORAH.CA THIS FORM CAN ALSO BE ACCESSED ONLINE AT OUR WEBSITE: BETHTORAH.CA

POWER OF ATTORNEY:

I (please print) hereby appoint Rabbi Yossi Sapirman to act as my agent and sell all Chametz that will be in my possession as of: 5:00 PM APRIL 9, 2017. ADDRESS: LOCATION OF CHAMETZ: APPROXIMATE VALUE $:

I hereby authorize Rabbi Yossi Sapirman to act in my stead, and empower him to do all that is required to make such a sale valid in order that I conform to all the Halachic requirements and restrictions regarding the possession of Chametz over Pesach. I hereby also make any Agreement of Sale (shetar mechirah) that he may use for this purpose, part of this authorization. SIGNED: DATE: OPTIONAL: I am enclosing/pledging a contribution for Maot Chittim (Passover Charity) to help

others less fortunate, to celebrate the holiday. Amount $ BILL MY ACCOUNT:

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Passover With An IOS Update For some of our kids the sameness of Passover, year after year, may feel mundane (and maybe for some of us too if we’re honest). Each year I revisit each of the Jewish holidays with our students at Hebrews’Cool and try to avoid the inevitable question of “this again?” while adequately highlighting the importance of the cycle of Jewish life. When our kids are used to being able to quickly refresh their newsfeeds, instantly update their Snapchats or constantly reload their Instagrams, there’s no denying that “this again?” is a hard line of questioning to avoid for a generation who is always seeking an updated version of something. It’s true that Passover is an old version if we’re constantly considering it from the same perspective (the seder plate never changes, nor the blessings, rituals or customs), but when we view something from a different lens, we refresh our perspective and insight becomes vastly different (like we’ve had an update to our operating system). What if we consciously try to look at Passover with an updated operating system? What if we approach Passover from a new angle like, “Jews around the globe” ? How do Passover traditions vary in other parts of the world? How does a place’s agriculture, for example, impact its ability to fulfil the customs of Passover? What would it look, and feel, like if we adopted some of these customs? What if we consider Passover from the perspective of topics that are relevant to us, like “homelessness” or “inclusion”? What portions of the Seder can we draw insight from with respect to our conception of these (or other) important ideas, and even more so—have they changed over time? What significance does “let all who are hungry come and eat” (which we repeat year after year) say about our view of homelessness, giving back, or generally bringing people in to our homes? I don’t have all the answers, and you don’t have to either. Performing this kind of update helps put a new spin on an old idea; it allows us to generate new questions that we probably won’t have all the answers for, and get comfortable with the fact that even though Passover is an old idea we might still have a lot to learn. Looking at any topic from a different perspective can offer a unique outcome, one without the same degree of repetition or sameness. So if nothing else, I encourage you to consider how to perform an update on your perspective of the Seder experience; put on a new filter that allows for new insight, new dialogue and perform an update to your Passover operating system.

Alley Dezenhouse Kelner,

MACP ABS DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

Poems Matzah, matzah, crisp and square, It will break, but it won’t tear. But, oh, it’s very versatile! Its many forms will make you smile: Matzah balls, floating in your soup, Matzah brie, that starts as goop, Then ends up crisp in your frying pan, And matzah farfel --- aren’t you a fan? Grind it up for matzah meal So many uses, it’s just unreal! There’s matzah pizza, lasagna, too! Isn’t it great to be a Jew? Covered in chocolate, the “bread of affliction” Can even become a sweet addiction! Not convinced? Still missing bread? Here’s a thought to banish your dread: The Jewish people are free and strong, And Passover’s only eight days long! CHAG SAMEACH! -

It’s Pesach time once again, this year, A time we all hold precious, and dear. We’ve done the feather cleaning, and such, But we’re not nearly finished, as there’s oh so much. We’ve sold our hametz, and cleaned till we’re done, Every year we forget how it’s so much fun. Replacing our dishes, and pots and pans, As we consider all the restrictions and the many bans. We call all the relatives to wish them well, And wonder if our gefilte fish will properly gell. We prepare the brisket, chopped liver, and chickens galore, Oh my, is that Eliahu I hear at the door? Next year in Jerusalem is happening for George and me, For in January 2018, that’s where we’ll be. So, we’ll intone it, this year, with added gusto, We were there last year, and again we’ll be fortunate to go. To all our dear relatives, and friends, we wish all the best, May your seders be filled with meaning and zest!

A Passover poem from member Sharron Elkouby

A Passover poem from friends Roslyn & George Keri

Mazal Tov on your Bar/Bat Mitzvah!

MATTHEW M. TYLER R. SOPHIE G. JONAH W. DAWSON S. LEE S. LEXI R. OLIVIA R.

BAILEY B. SHARRON T.

SASHA K. ADEN K.

EVAN B. TAL Z. RYLEE G. JASMINE C. SHANE G. JAMIE M.

NATON H. BENJAMIN L. SOPHIA B. ANNIKA G. JULES S. SARAH C.

Creme Brulee French Toast Things have been busy around Beth Torah over the past few months: there have been numerous repairs completed, touch ups in the gallery, new carpets in the office and Hebrew school classrooms, and our accessible washroom is now fully operational. We’ve held classes and hosted guest speakers. There have been beautiful b’nai mitzvah, and of course lots of haymishe kiddushes. Our thanks go out to all the members who have sponsored kiddushes, many of whom have requested for our now famous “Creme Brulee French Toast”. So, while it may seem like a cruel April Fool’s joke to put it in the Passover Bulletin, here you are: CREME BRULEE FRENC H TOAST (SERVES 8-10) ½ CUP BUTTER 1 CUP PACKED BROWN SUGAR 2 TABLESPOONS CORN SYRUP 1 CHALL AH (ROUND OR SQUARE, PL AIN OR R AISIN) 5 L ARGE EGGS 1 ½ CUPS HALF AND HALF 1 TEASPOON VANILL A 1 TEASPOON GR AND MARNIER (OPTIONAL) ¼ TEASPOON SALT

1. In a small heavy saucepan melt butter with brown sugar and corn syrup over moderate heat, stirring until smooth. 2. Pour into a 13 x 9 baking dish. 3. Cut 6 (or as many as it takes to fill dish) thick slices from the center of the challah and trim squeezing them to fit, if required. 4. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla, half and half, liqueur (if using), and salt until well combined, and pour evenly over bread. 5. Chill bread mixture, covered, at least 8 hours and up to one day. 6. Preheat oven to 350F and bring prepared pans to room temperature. 7. Bake uncovered, in middle of oven until puffed and edges are pale golden- approximately 35-40 minutes. Enjoy... but not until after Pesach!

David Goodbaum EVENT COORDINATOR & BUILDING MANAGER

Memories of Passover Memories of Passover are synonymous in my mind with my mother, her kitchen and food. Our holiday menus were almost the same year after year. It could be considered boring or predictable, but it was the most highly anticipated family gathering. My mother was a wonderful cook and she loved feeding people. Chocolate lollipops for the children and chocolate matza were always on her shopping list. She was very proud of her homemade dishes, and when she got older, and decided to take shortcuts, she would tell me that she bought the fish from Montreal Kosher, but I must never tell anyone! The foods I remember most were her marin tzimis (sweet carrots, every holiday), which she would bake until they were sticky like caramel, and she was famous for her desserts, especially her Passover chocolate marshmallow roll. She rarely used a cookbook at the beginning, but eventually she referred to either Treasure For My Daughter or Second Helpings. I have tried to follow her traditions at my own family seders, but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think it feels the same. No one likes the carrots except me so every year I say I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make them but I do. But when everyone walks into the house and says how good everything smells, I am certain that my children and grandchildren will have memories of their own. Chag Sameach, a Kosher and Healthy Passover to every one of us who is making memories, whether we realize it or not.

Arlene Silver

OFFICE MANAGER & DIRECTOR OF LIFECYCLE & MEMBERSHIP

Membership Renewal Í&#x17E;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that time of year - Spring is in the air, Pesach is just around the corner and Membership renewals are almost upon us. With Spring I look forward to venturing outdoors, dusting of the bike and sports equipment and getting ready for the sun. Pesach is my time to clean and to (re) connect with family and friends. And of course with shul memberships we pause and think... how do we renew? This year our membership renewal process is easier than ever with our online payment portal. You can simply log into your online account at https://payments.bethtorah.ca from any computer at any time, select your membership type and pay online with a credit card of your choice. Avoid the credit card fee and pay via e-transfer or cheque. Pay the early bird rate if payment is made in full (e-transfer or cheque) by June 30th. And of course, if you experience any issues or have any questions we are here to help. Please feel free to drop into the office, give us a call or send us an email. I look forward to welcoming you back and enjoying another year together at Beth Torah. Regard s,

Lawrence Janit CO N T ROLLER

Ma Ashiv Spring is in the air even though it snowed last night. The reason I know its spring is because a) the Toronto Blue Jays opening day is around the corner and b) Passover is coming. Of course I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t list them by order of importance, but by which chronologically comes first. :) This will be my first Passover as your Cantor and I have really been enjoying getting to know you over the last 9 months. Whether it was over coffee at our pre shul kiddish, post services, or at a celebration in shul I enjoy our conversations and look forward to many more. I have found a terrific clergy partner in Rabbi Yossi who is encouraging and supportive. My wife Karen and I are both so happy to be at Beth Torah. I was preparing for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Passover Synagogue service and came across a prayer Ma Ashiv from the Hallel service, which speaks about giving thanks for all of the good in our lives. I have so much much to be thankful for and appreciate all the good. I will be introducing this new melody to our Congregation on Passover so please get a head start and listen to this beautiful Youtube clip of Mordechai Ben David so that we can sing all together soon. The song starts at :32 seconds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_FxkeFhamg. Wishing you a joyful Passover,

Cantor Ben & Karen

Donor Appreciation GENER AL DONATI O N Robert Davis Ephraim and Penny Fiksel Steven Fishman & Judith Glucksman Formstructures Construction Christine Gasser Michael Goldberg & Daniela Tiger Steven and Suzy Kauffman Jamie and Danielle Reich Yossi Sapirman and Michol Hoffman Andrew and LeeAnn Schon Mark and Rochelle Stenzler Norman and Sandra Turk Mark and Elyse Tytel

GOOD WISHES FU N D Ephraim and Penny Fiksel Moishe and Marsha Goldstein David Goodbaum & Candace Vogel Zelda Korenblum Marty Schmerz Walter and Eileen Shankman Lou and Leah Strasberg Zeno and Evelyn Strasberg

KIDDUSH SPONSO R S 2 016 - 2 017 Mitchell and Nancy Abbey John and Cheryl Amar Gregory Baylin and Christine Allan Mark and Ilena Borinsky Vadim Bychutsky & Rachel Turkienicz Brian and Shelly Feldman Ephraim and Penny Fiksel Jordan Frydberg Meyer Fuksbrumer & Sarah Erlichman Michael Gangel Joshua Gans and Natalie Lippey David and Marilyn Glick Warren Ikeman and Jill Wagman Mark Krantzberg & Iris Rosenbluth Patricio Lahman & Katherine Stuart Marvin and Merilyn Lean Saul and Annalea Libstug Edward and Anna Morgan Jonathan and Stacie Pollack Daniel Rabinovits & Barbara Greenspoon Joel Raskin and Susan Lieff Marty Schmerz Lawrence Schwartz

K I D DU S H S P O N S O R S 16 / 17 CONTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D Toni Silberman Jean Sutkiewicz Larry and Cindy Turk Jeffrey Waldman and Simone Collier Revie Walman Andrew and Fay Weisberg Harold and Shelley Wolkin Sam and Helen Yermus Ian Lebane and Andrea Waltman

KO L N I D R E Mitchell and Nancy Abbey Howard and Lisa Adams Howard Adler and Marla Eisen Oscar and Marcia Adler Jeremy and Mindy Alter David and Alexandra Altow Esther Atkin Paul Bain and Shawna Perlin Lenny Baranek and Ita Kleiner Marlene Baranek Martin and Betty Baranek Cory Basil and Cari Covent Robert Bauer and Donna Robinson Gregory Baylin and Christine Allan Brett Beber and Toni Zhong Justin Beber & Elissa Kline-Beber Shawn and Serena Beber Constanze Beckmann Matthew Benjamin & Grace Tevlin Stephen and Celia Bobkin Joel and Risa Bordman Eli Cadesky Elana Caplan Phyllis Caplan Robert and Arlene Caplan Wayne and Ann Caplan William and Lynda Castor Jeffrey Chapnick Dan Cohen & Jacqueline Goldberg Eric Cohen and Joy Kaufman Henry and Layah Cohen Jeremy and Adee Cohen Michael and Naomi Cohen Michael and Karen Cohen Jonathan and Bailey Daniels Caroline Davis and Jonas Meretsky Martin Day and Martina Borchardt

KO L N I D R E C O N T â&#x20AC;&#x2122; D Shirley Eidinger and Matthew Lewis Avie Esakov Robert and Lynn Ezer Gary and Judith Farb Peter and Barbara Farkas Elliot and Karen Feder Joel and Gail Fenwick Paul and Debbie Fenwick Ephraim and Penny Fiksel Allen and Francine Frankel Alan Freedman & Michal Pomotov Sheldon Freeman & Sharlene Wilder Aron Gampel and Marla Nudler Gary Gampel Frank Giblon and Roslyn Kleiner Sean Gilbert and Joy Gilbert David and Marilyn Glick Eddie and Susan Glick Martin and Shirley Glick Elliott Gold and Tammi Fromstein Laurence Goldberg and Diane Spivak Michael Goldberg and Daniela Tiger Mark and Esther Goldenberg Larry Goldenberg & Paula Gordon Shawn and Lori Goldenberg Avi and Rachel Goldfarb David and Cynthia Goldfarb Morton and Shirley Goldfarb Kevin Goldstein & Stacey Cline Mark and Lori Goodfield David Goodman & Jessica Waks Mark and Ann Goodman Suzy Greenspan Ira and Merle Greenspoon Mark Grenville David and Gloria Groberman Gary Grundman & Nancy Lerner Anthony and Galya Hoffer Jeffrey Hoffman & Sherri Freedman Stephen Hoffman & Sheryl Steinberg Rex and Johanna Kay Irving Kirsh and Jennifer Pulis Yasmin Klein Mark Krantzberg & Iris Rosenbluth Robert Krensky & Cari Cogan-Krensky David and Sally Laren Sandi Leibovici Joseph Leinburd Merle Levine Lorne and Aliza Levy

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TREE OF LIFE

M AG N I F I C E N T MITZVAH

Steven and Rona Lewis Helen Lipson-Fox Mark and Leslie Marmer Sam and Susan Marr Berry Meyerowitz & Robyn Goren Louis and Nannette Mostyn Irving and Helen Mueller David and Sharon Newman Tom Newman and Grace Lindover Newton Gary and Jean Wang Adam and Robyn Polan Ari Posner and Tamar Kagan Barry and Carol Presement Jamie and Danielle Reich Mollie Rothman Tzvi and Deborah Rubinger Henry and Velma Ruschin Steven and Hyla Satov Barry and Sheri Savlov Andrew and LeeAnn Schon David Schwartz & Barbara Miller Schwartz Betty Shaw Todd and Alison Sheriff Jamie Shields & Shawna Cohen Jack Shore and Karen Agulnik Milton and Hilda Shore Saul and Andrea Sigulim Toni Silberman Rochelle Silverberg Steve and Helen Silverstein Jeffrey Small Lorne and Debra Small Jordan and Sandi Soll Mark and Rochelle Stenzler Shane Teper and Faye Blum Ronald and Sandra Traub Harry and Pnina Turk Eli and Ellen Turkienicz Paul and Shelley Tushinski Mark and Elyse Tytel Jeffrey Waldman & Simone Collier Howard and Marilyn Walton Jack and Susan Waserman Eddie and Devra Wasser Allan Weinbaum & Karen Eidinger Harold and Shelley Wolkin Jay Wunder and Leesa Avrith Sam and Helen Yermus

Mark and Rochelle Stenzler Andrew and Fay Weisberg Sam and Helen Yermus Ran and Lisa Zeev

Mark Conway and Almira Cuizon Joshua Gans and Natalie Lippey Allan and Hayley Goodman Adam and Daphne King Lorne and Aliza Levy Daniel Rabinovits & Barbara Greenspoon

YA H R Z E I T Billy Berger and Brucyne Sud Heddy Blaug Stephen and Celia Bobkin Mark and Helen Dodick Max and Sharron Elkouby Bob Engelberg and Judy Phillips Adrian and Rhonda Feigelsohn Joel and Gail Fenwick Paul and Debbie Fenwick Steven and Debra Gallen Zalman and Shelley Goldgut David Goodbaum & Candace Vogel Eila Kates Irving Kirsh and Jennifer Pulis Peter and Lori Kofman Zelda Korenblum Faye Kushnir David and Sally Laren Joseph Leinburd Marla and Fern Lukofsky & Elaine Goldberg Irving and Helen Mueller Tom Newman and Grace Lindover Natalie Rich Emmanuel Riesel Dave and Anne Shapiro Jack Shore and Karen Agulnik Saul and Andrea Sigulim Zeno and Evelyn Strasberg Ronald and Sandra Traub Alina Turk Norman and Sandra Turk Eli and Ellen Turkienicz Saul Unterman and Karen Fenwick Elliott Wasserman and Shirley Korenblum Michael and Dianne Yanofsky Randy and Anne Zalken David and Jacqui Zender Estate of Barbara Gross Steven and Donna Goldenberg Barry and Carol Presement Mark and Rochelle Stenzler Jack and Susan Waserman Ruth and Martin Jacobson

M E M O R I A L P L AQUE Mitchell and Nancy Abbey Esther Atkin Brian and Shelly Feldman Gerry and Estelle Gotfrit Steven and Suzy Kauffman Larry and Cindy Turk Eddie and Devra Wasser

M E M O RY F U N D Ephraim and Penny Fiksel Leonard Dezenhouse & Fern Lukofsky June Leopold Mollie Rothman Marty Schmerz Rochelle Silverberg Zeno and Evelyn Strasberg Elliott Wasserman & Shirley Korenblum

R A B B I ’ S S P E C I AL FUND Stephen and Celia Bobkin Daniel Borts and Trisha Fortis Lynda Cohen Paul Gleitman Shirley Hoffman Bernice Levin Saul and Annalea Libstug Rojaerlojo Foundation Howard Rubenstein Andrew and LeeAnn Schon Elie Silver Rochelle Silverberg Zeno and Evelyn Strasberg

SPONSORS Camp Wahanowin Chenstochover Aid Society

Bereavement R AC HEL A FISHER

Mother and mother-in-law of members Harold and Sheri Fisher, Grandmother of David, Daniel, and Liana EDWARD (TED) FELDMAN

Father and father-in-law of members Brian and Shelly Feldman, Grandfather of Erin, Adina, and Andrew BURNEY BON GARD

Father of member Faithe Sversky, Grandfather of Harrison

ANNE T T E RO S E

A N N ETTE ETHEL DEVON

IRVIN G A. PERLIN

Sister of member Patti Epstein Brother and brother-in-law of members Ann and Wayne Caplan

Mother and mother-in-law of members Michael Devon and Caroline Freedman-Devon, Grandmother of Rachel and Jordan

Long-time member of Beth Torah Congregation, Father and father-in-law of members Shawna Perlin and Paul Bain Grandfather of Ari

SAM S H E R I F F

J E R RY FARB

STEPHEN KLEIN

Father and father-in-law of members Stephen Farb and Esther Yermus, Grandfather of Jesse, Sara and Rebecca

Husband of member Yasmin Klein Father of Nadia, Aaron (Jeannette) and Talia, Brother and brother-in-law of members Rochelle and Mark Stenzler

TOM A D L E R

Father and father-in-law of members Todd and Alison Sheriff, Grandfather of Ian, Laura and Jayme JOSEP H A B R A M S K Y

Father and father-in-law of members Michael and Randi Abramsky, Grandfather of Lauren and Jordan

P H Y L LIS MOSS

Mother and mother-in-law of members Merilyn and Marvin Lean, and Ellen and Stephen Somer CA ROL BLOOM

Long-time member of Beth Torah Congregation

RUTH DIAMOND

Mother of member Mathew Diamond Grandmother of Daniel and Benjamin

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A L L E Y D E Z E N HOUSE KELNER H E B R E W S C H OOL PRINCIPAL Youth and Family Engagement 416. 782. 4495 x 25 hebrewschool@bethtorah.ca

L AWRENCE JANIT CONTROLLER 416. 782. 4495 x 33 accounts@bethtorah.ca

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From pre-school through their b’nai mitzvah years — and beyond — there is a way for everyone to establish a meaningful connection to our congregation and community.

Enrolment Options

Tuesdays 4:15 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Pre-K – Grade 2) 4:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. (Grades 3 – 6)

Sundays

9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (Pre-K – Grade 2) 9 a.m. – noon (Grades 3 – 6)

With an educational approach that maximizes student engagement through arts-based programming and multimodal instruction, we recognize that today’s kids call for a departure from the learning styles of yesteryear. It’s time to shake up the old Hebrew School framework, and make way for learning in a modern and digital era. When learning is interactive, relevant, hands-on and most importantly…COOL, the results speak for themselves.

Are you ready to join our community?

2017–2018 partner

The Harry & Pnina Turk Hebrews’Cool Beth Torah Congregation 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, ON, M6B 2L7 EMAIL: Hebrewschool@Bethtorah.ca PHONE: 416-782-4495 ex.25 FAX: 416-782-4496

hebrewscool.bethtorah.ca

Y P P HA PESACH

Yorkdale - Glen Park Branch 2900 Dufferin Street Tel.: (416) 784-4007