High Holiday Bulletin 2017 by Beth Torah Congregation

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TABLE OF CONTENTS S PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

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RABBI'S MESSAGE

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CANTOR'S MESSAGE

LAWRENCE'S MESSAGE

DAVID'S MESSAGE

ARLENE'S MESSAGE

SHANNON'S MESSAGE

KAYLA'S MESSAGE

JENN'S MESSAGE

TODAH RABAH - ALEX BOUÃ&#x2030;

HIGH HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

CONGREGANT'S GREETINGS

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OUR GROWING FAMILY

A ROSH HASHANAH POEM

DONOR APPRECIATION

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CONDOLENCES

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PRESIDENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MESSAGE Andrew Weisberg The High Holidays always seem to come so quickly, and this year not only have they arrived at a blink of an eye, but they have arrived along with my unexpected presidency. Without time to consider what my tenure would look like, I have found myself writing a Rosh Hashana message to the Beth Torah community. Of course, staring at a blank page for a very long time, I began to reflect about how I even got here. I remember attending a Shabbat service in 2004 at Beth Torah with my wife as we were looking for a synagogue to call home. The congregation we had belonged to was no longer fulfilling our needs. When the services were over, we both knew this was the place for us, and since that time we have been a part of the Beth Torah family. I have served on the Executive Committee for a number of years and have always been proud of my association with Beth Torah. Thank you to Rabbi Yossi and Cantor Ben for all you do to ensure that Beth Torah remains the role model and standard by which all other synagogues are judged. It is no doubt that it is because of their hard work and dedication, Beth Torah continues to be the only synagogue in Toronto that maintains its membership. I look forward to sitting back and enjoying what I am sure will be a meaningful and inspiring journey through the High Holiday season. Your services manage to be relevant and thought provoking to our diverse congregation. The Rosh is On, now in its third year, is just another example of how progressive and all-inclusive the Beth Torah community is. As we head into the New Year, the Event committee is hard at work putting the finishing touches on the Inspire Your Future campaign. This event being held on

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October 22, 2017 will celebrate the ongoing success of our Shul, our programs, thanking our heroes, the chai celebration of Rabbi Yossi, the welcoming of Cantor Ben, discussing the successes of Beth Torah Congregation and revealing the future plans for Living Jewishly. One of the Inspire Your Future goals is to raise funds for the development and expansion of Beth Torah programs and project offerings to members. Although I have only been the President of Beth Torah for a short time, I have had the privilege of serving on the Executive committee in various capacities for many years, working with and beside very talented and dedicated volunteers all of whom have a deep commitment to providing the best Shul experience possible for our congregants. Thank you to you all for your unwavering support as I start my tenure as president. Of course I must also applaud the efforts of David Goodbaum, Lawrence Janit, Shannon Harrison, and Arlene Silver for ensuring the shul runs so smoothly. Rosh Hashana to me has always meant family and traditions. Growing up I remember the nervous energy buzzing around the house as my mother prepared our favorite dishes and the Yom Tov must-haves. These traditions have continued in my own home where Fay cooks and prepares our own favorites. I know that by learning from example, these traditions continue to pass down to our daughters Alanna and Leni. On behalf of Fay, Alanna, and Leni, I would like to wish our family, friends, and the entire Beth Torah Congregation a happy, healthy, prosperous, and peaceful New Year. Leshana tovah tikatev vâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;tichatem, Andrew Weisberg

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RABBIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MESSAGE Rabbi Yossi Sapirman, Senior Rabbi I am writing to wish you all a happy new year. I actually mean more than happy. I mean truly fulfilling, a year of accomplishment, after which you can look back and feel the difference you made. I wish you a year of security; not only personally, but also for your comfort, in which you have no storm surge floating your car down the street, no loss of power for days and weeks on end, where the roof on your home stays intact and your windows have not shattered from the winds impact. I wish you more than just health; I hope itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the year in which you heal from your wounds, a year in which your efforts to soothe your hurt are triumphant, a year in which your scars disappear. A year in which the anger and hate that sometimes consumes you is replaced with empathy and forgiveness, a year in which you no longer spend more time on your fears than on your dreams. I wish you a year of family love. May this be the year that family division be replaced by unity, old resentments by newfound honesty, moments of warmth, and consideration, and the feeling of being part of instead of apart from. May your year bring good times, may you never know the fear of deportation, the cold of the refugee, the longing for reunion, the angst

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of separation, or the desperation of war. I wish for you a good year, without fear of racial or religious hatred, without persecution for your choices, gender, or looks, a good year in which the land we call home remains a safe haven, a beacon of hope, a land of opportunity, one in which all of us are given care and consideration, equally and unconditionally. May the year to come bring better news, better diagnoses, more wealth and achievement. May it be a year in which we forgive ourselves for imperfection, love others with their faults, make new friends and keep our old ones. May this be the year we live fully, be grateful and considerate of how much we have and aware of our lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abundance. May it also be the year in which we recognize those who are not as we are, be it in our family, our community, city, country, or the world. May this be the year we make the changes that we wish to see. May this be the year we remember how it used to be for our parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents, many of whom were refugees, persecuted, impoverished, scarred, and shattered. May this be the year we remember how they put all of that brokenness and bitterness aside to allow us to have the sweetest years imaginable. May this be the year, Amen. Shana Tovah, Rabbi Yossi, Michol and Allegra

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CANTOR’S MESSAGE Cantor Ben Silverberg, Cantor I have been a Blue Jays fan for as long as I can remember. Family time spent at old Exhibition stadium seems so long ago now, but still makes me smile when I reminisce. Since 1993, I, like many of you, have endured lots of disappointment - that is until 2015 and 2016 when the Jays almost advanced to the World Series. In 2016, I traveled with Karen to Italy, but made sure to set my PVR for the 11 Jays in 30 programs. Literally the day we returned I watched five-and-half hours straight of summarized Blue Jays games. 2017 has been a disappointment for the team pretty much the entire season, but the game is still great and a loyal fan watches the team play when they are up and when they are down. 2017 also brought some renovations to our home. I’m sure many of you can relate: what was supposed to take one month took four months. What was supposed to be seamless was stressful and aggravating. 2017 will also be a year I will never forget as it’s the year Karen and I welcomed Emily Brooke into our lives. Having a daughter has brought us so much joy and love, and in her young life she has taught us so much about perspective. The Blue Jays are Toronto’s team, my team, and entertaining to watch. But Emily is much more fun to watch. An unevenly installed floor caused me so much stress and aggravation, but in the grand scheme of things means nothing compared to what a husband and wife go through as they live out nine months of pregnancy and the eventual birth of a child. I have learned that watching your daughter eat her first mushy carrot is more meaningful than watching Donaldson hit a home run. All of us should stop every day when we get mad or irritated by the small things that crop up and remember what is truly important. Remember who in our world loves us, and who we love and would be lost without. I wish you all a very sweet New Year – Shana Tova! Sincerely, Cantor Ben, Karen and Emily

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We wish our family, LAWRENCE JANIT neighbours and friends a happy, healthy, prosperous and peaceful New Year. Director of Finance and Administration

I look forward to speaking and interacting with you as we

gear up for another season of inspirational programing at

Beth Torah. I encourage you all to ‘take it all on’, get involved and experience Beth Torah at its best. From our Inspire

Campaign Gala in October to our Chag parties and so much more there really is something for everyone. And remember,

if you are ever needing help or assistance with our payment portal, have a question about your account or would just like

to chat - JustTova give us a call or send through an email. From Ephraim Fiksel Shana from Penny and my family to yours… Shana Tova! and our entire family.

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DAVID GOODBAUM Event Coordinator and Building Management There’s a saying that as you get older, the days get longer but the years get shorter. How true! With all the b’nai mitzvahs, JWRP meetings, weekly conversion classes, hosting the Hartman lectures and all the Chenstochover Society’s events and let’s not forget the delicious kiddushes-especially the one welcoming Cantor Ben Silverberg to the Beth Torah community and the one celebrating the birth of Cantor Ben and his wife Karen’s beautiful daughter Emily... well... before I could even catch my breath, another year had come and gone. In the midst of all these memorable moments, the building was being improved by adding additional classrooms and air conditioning in the basement, one of the washrooms was made fully handicap accessible, the main entrance was re-paved and a new and enlarged playground was installed on the north lawn. Being a part of all these events and activities was very meaningful but one particular event touched me personally. I’m referring to the “Peace of Mind” program that Beth Torah participated in. Sixteen Israeli ex-soldiers came to our community where, with professional guidance, these brave men began the difficult process of confronting and overcoming their emotional trauma. There are no quick fixes. This will be an ongoing journey of recovering from their emotional wounds and dealing with the scars resulting from their military experiences. Candace and I were privileged to house two of these men and as we opened our home, they in turn opened their hearts. A bond was forged, one that I believe will be a lifelong connection. We were moved and changed by the experience and I will be forever grateful that Beth Torah afforded me the opportunity to take part in this transformative experience. As I take a deep breath and look over my shoulder to the year that was, let me wish each and every Beth Torah member a joyous and meaningful New Year.

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ARLENE SILVER Office Manager and Director of Lifecycle and Membership September is a time for new beginnings, the weather changes, school starts, the sweaters come out and it is apple season in Ontario. Apples always remind me of Rosh Hashanah, drizzled with honey, for a sweet year. September is also a time for huge happenings at Beth Torah. The synagogue is abuzz with preparations for membership renewals, High Holiday tickets, families start panicking that their Bar or Bat Mitzvah is taking place this year, other families come to the stark realization that they have to book their child’s B’nai Mitzvah even though it is three years away. All these are wonderful milestones to celebrate with your family and friends and we are so happy to be part of all these plans. I am so pleased to speak with you to try to make the holidays and simchas as easy and enjoyable as possible and I look forward to helping you celebrate. On behalf of myself and my family, and my colleagues at Beth Torah, I wish you all a happy, healthy and sweet new year.

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SHANNON HARRISON Executive Assistant to Rabbi Yossi Some of you might know that Beth Torah generously allowed me to spend three weeks in Jerusalem this summer studying at the co-ed USCY Yeshiva. It was a blast. I made new friends, improved my Ivrit, agonized over Talmud, and got a terrible sunburn. Days after returning to Toronto, they invited me back to spend the school year with them as a Fellow. I was mortified. How could I leave a job I adored, a community I cherish, and an apartment with grandfathered-in rent? I said thanks but no thanks. “Maybe next year” I offered, “when I’ve had time to think this through and formulate a budget.” But next year wasn’t available. “It’s a one-time grant,” he said. “We won’t be able to offer this opportunity again. If you come, it needs to be September. This September. October at the latest.” October at the latest. It was already the middle of August. Two-and-a-half months to get a visa, secure student loans, find an Israeli apartment, put all my stuff into storage… and oh, yeah, support the shul office through our busiest season. It’s been a whirlwind getting organized, but I am excited to be learning and endlessly grateful for the support of the clergy and congregation. I will miss you every day. Thank you for being so kind to me for the last three years. I’m looking forward to coming back next summer and rejoining the team, if you’ll have me! Please add my “Israeli account” on Facebook, I would love to stay in touch and let you know what USCY is up to. And if you visit between now and June, let’s grab a shawarma. Shana Tova v’ L’hitraot, Shannon Facebook.com/Shannon.CY.98

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KAYLA HENDRIKS Director of Education

My name is Kayla Hendriks and I am delighted to be here at Beth Torah in my role as Director of Education for our Hebrew School. My background includes a degree from McMaster University in History and Anthropology as well as a Bachelor of Education degree from Queen's University. I am a member of the Ontario College of Teachers and have taught in the past at Eitz Chaim Hebrew Schools. As part of my studies at Queen's, I was fortunate to have gained teaching experience that included work at several York Region schools as well as teaching at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. I am passionate about working with children and youth and I previously worked as a Swim Instructor, Camp Program Coordinator, Supervisor and Director. This year I am looking forward to running exciting and appealing youth and adult programs as well as a fun and engaging year at our Hebrew school. There will be a strong focus on hands-on, meaningful Jewish learning. We are planning to have appealing field trips, dynamic programming and much more. I am looking forward to a wonderful year at Beth Torah and to an exciting future for our Hebrew School.

JENN FERMAN Your High Holiday Program Director Shalom, I'm Jenn Ferman. I'm an educator and love working with youth and families. This year, I'm pleased to coordinate the High Holy Day youth programming at Beth Torah. I am excited for you to explore our Family Fun Festival and join us at our engaging youth programming. We also have a special guest joining us for Yom Kippur. The High Holy Days are my favourite time of year, and I look forward to spending them with you!

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 22 AN EXTRAORDINARY CELEBRATION FEATURING SENSATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT AND A CULMINATION OF OUR INSPIRE CAMPAIGN!

For up-to-the-minute updates on the Campaign and Gala, to purchase tickets, to learn about sponsorship opportunities, and to find out more, visit

WWW.INSPIREYOURFUTURE.CA Co-chaired by past president David Glick, board member Jean Wagner, and past president Harold Wolkin.

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TODAH RABAH Alex Boué Dear friends and family, I am back from Israel and wanted to let you all know about the Maccabiah Games. The trip was a wonderful experience and something I’ll never forget. Walking

into

Jerusalem’s

Teddy

Stadium in front of 25,000 people and seeing Israel was amazing. The environment of participating in the games, while meeting and competing against athletes from across the world, is what I enjoyed most about my trip. While we didn’t finish as well as we would have liked, playing and scoring in this tournament was a moment I will cherish forever. Staying in such a world-renown city like Jerusalem for the games made my trip very immersive; visiting the old city countless times, buying fresh fruits in the Mahane Yehuda market and practicing at the famous Beitar Jerusalem F.C’s training ground. Although this trip was meant for me to compete in the Maccabiah Games, I was also delighted to have the opportunity to explore the country. During my 4 week stay in Israel, me and my teammates toured the country—visiting places such as the Jordan River, Masada, the Dead Sea, and Tel Aviv. These experiences taught me about Israeli history, and allowed me to discover Israel. I would never have been able to do this if it wasn’t for your kindness and generosity. I thank you all very much for donating and sending thoughtful messages of encouragement. When I think of Israel, I think about memories, bonds and friendships which will last with me a lifetime. Thank you for all your support these past months, Alex Boué

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Year of Living Jewishly Bar/Bat Mitzvah Program 2017-2018

For almost 20 years, it has been the vision of Rabbi Yossi Sapirman to introduce Bar/Bat Mitzvah aged children to the principles of Judaism, by learning about its values, and by living them as well. Rabbi Yossi's novel approach to this program provides students with a rewarding appreciation of Jewish culture and heritage, and a memorable Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;nai Mitzvah experience. The Year of Living Jewishly program for Bar/Bat Mitzvah aged children emphasizes that this is the first year of their adult education, not the last year of their childhood education. We actually treat them like adults, and their Judaism is experienced as an adult. The curriculum provides an experiential, modern and self-challenging approach to teaching and learning Judaism. What is unique about YLJ? The best gift we can give to our children is to educate them so they engage their Jewish identity beyond their Bar/Bat Mitzvah. At YLJ we do this by repackaging the values and moral lessons of Judaism that were taught to them as children into guiding principles for meaningful Jewish living in adulthood. After the year of study and hands on involvement in Jewish causes and issues, our Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;nai Mitzvah are ready to move forward into adulthood with practical and mature ideas of Judaism and how it is relevant and applicable to life in our modern times. Students have the benefit of a personal relationship with a dynamic and teen-aware Rabbi, and a Jewish experience and connection to last a lifetime.

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YLJ is suitable for any Jewish child from the age of 11-14, regardless of religious affiliation or denomination, whether or not they belong to a synagogue or have already booked a venue or ceremony elsewhere. •

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What are the YLJ dates for 2017-2018? 2017-2018 Program Dates* October 1, 2017 - Orientation March 4, 2018 October 29, 2017 March 25, 2018 November 12, 2017 April 8, 2018 November 26, 2017 April 22, 2018 December 10, 2017 May 6, 2017 January 28, 2018 May 27, 2017 February 11, 2018 June 1, 2017 – Graduation Dinner

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What is the time commitment for YLJ? Participants are expected to attend Sunday morning programs from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.

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What are the fees for YLJ? Fees for Members $1,225 Fees for Non-Members $1,375 How do I register for YLJ? Please go online to https://payments.bethtorah.ca and set up an account. Make sure to add your child to your account. Follow the steps for Year of Living Jewishly registration. Who do I contact for additional information? For additional program information please contact Cantor Ben Silverberg at cantor@bethtorah.ca. For payment and online registration please contact Lawrence Janit at accounts@bethtorah.ca.

HIGH HOLIDAY SCHEDULE ROSH HASHANAH II

SUKKOT I

Friday, September 22

Thursday, October 5

7:45 AM Pre-Shul Kiddush

8:30 AM Pre-Shul Kiddush in Sukkah

COMMUNITY SELICHOT

8:00 AM Services

8:45 AM Services followed by

Saturday, September 16

9:45 AM SHOFAR

Kiddush in the Sukkah

Galit Baram, Israel’s Consul

10:00 AM Family Services and

7:40 PM Candle Lighting

General will bring greetings from

Programming

the State of Israel.

10:15 AM Clergy Educator,

SUKKOT II

Dr. Rachael Turkienicz

Friday, October 6

6:55 PM Candle Lighting

8:30 AM Pre-Shul Kiddush in Sukkah

8:30 PM Israeli Film, My Father, My Lord. Followed by a discussion with Rabbis David Seed, Moshe Meirovich, Yossi Sapirman, Geoff Haber & Chezi Zionce.

8:45 AM Services followed by KOL NIDRE

Kiddush in the Sukkah

Friday, September 29

6:30 PM Candle Lighting

5:45 PM Torah Honours

10:30 PM Selichot Services

6:00 PM Kol Nidre Services

HOSHANA RABAH

Accompanied by Piano and String

6:42 PM Latest Candle Lighting

Wednesday, October 11

Quartet, Featuring Cantors Alex

(light safely before Shul)

6:21 PM Candle lighting

Jeremy Burko.

YOM KIPPUR

SHEMINI ATZERET

Dessert Reception to follow.

Saturday, September 30

Thursday, October 12

8:00 AM Services

8:30 AM Pre-Shul Kiddush in Sukkah

EREV ROSH HASHANAH

9:45 AM YIZKOR

8:45 AM Services followed by

Wednesday, September 20

3:00 PM Rosh is On Services

Kiddush in the Sukkah

5:30 PM Services

4:00 PM Guest Scholar,

9:45 AM YIZKOR

6:59 PM Candle lighting

Dr. Elliott Malamet

Stein, Ben Silverberg and

5:00 PM Minchah – Book of Jonah

EREV SIMCHAT TORAH

ROSH HASHANAH I

6:15 PM Ne’ilah – Closing the Gates

Thursday, October 12

Thursday, September 21

and SHOFAR

5:30 PM Children’s Programming

7:45 AM Pre-Shul Kiddush

7:49 PM Observance Ends,

6:00 PM Services and Torah

8:00 AM Services

BREAKING THE FAST

Celebration, then Special Kiddush 7:28 PM Candle Lighting

9:45 AM SHOFAR 10:00 AM Family Services and

EREV SUKKOT

Programming

Wednesday, October 4

SIMCHAT TORAH

10:15 AM Guest Scholar

6:33 PM Candle Lighting

Friday, October 13

Dr. Elliott Malamet

8:30 AM Pre-Shul Kiddush

3:00 PM Rosh is On Services

8:45 AM Service and Celebration,

5:30 PM Evening Services

followed by Kiddush

8:05 PM Candle Lighting

6:18 PM Candle Lighting

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SUSAN AND EDDIE GLICK AND FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO WISH THE MEMBERS AT BETH TORAH A HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR! SUSAN & EDDIE GLICK DANIEL, DANIELLE & DYLAN JACLYN, DANIEL & MYLES MATTHEW, NADIA & EMMA LAUREN

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OUR GROWING FAMILY Mazel Tov to the following families who celebrated engagements, weddings, and baby namings in our bulletins since Passover. Cantor Ben and Karen Weiser on the baby naming of Emily Brooke (Esther Miriam Perle). Amir and Natalie Kishinovsky on the baby naming of Lyla Alexandra, to grandparents Boris and Alla Khmelnitsky and Zvi and Sophia Kishinovsky, great-grandparents Anneta Khmelnitsky and David and Lidya Shandalov. Steve and Helen Silverstein on the birth of a baby girl to their son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Shira Silverstein, and to ShiraĂs parents Hank and Bonnie Webber of Halifax. Great grandmothers are Faye Gitter and Shoshana Katz. Leonard Dezenhouse and Fern Lukofsky on the birth of great-grandson Ashey Riley to their granddaughter Alley Dezenhouse Kelner and Billy Kelner. Mollie Rothman on the birth of three granddaughters, one each to grandchildren Shayle and Noa Rothman, Sruly and Tami Rothman in Jerusalem, and to Shloimy and Hanalaya Rothman in Jerusalem. Dustin and Jennifer Kirshen on the baby naming of Chloe Blake (Yasmin Chava), and to Chloe's grandparents Ira and Esther Kirshen, and Steve and Andrey Blitzer. Jonathan Strauss and Shawna-Gay Ellis Strauss on the baby naming of Jaxen Robert, and to grandparents Harry and Shirley Strauss, Herman Ellis, and Yvonne BarnesCheese.

Shari Rothman on her engagement to Bryan Gotter! Delighted member family includes parents Steven and Vicki Rothman, and grandmother Mollie Rothman. Corey Jonas and Erica Krell on their aufruf, to parents Paul and Randi Jonas and Bruce and Sharon Krell, and grandparents Claira Mosko, Edith Jonas, Rhona Krell, and Sylvia Alexander. Isaac Bychutsky and Samantha Williams on their aufruf, to parents Rachael Turkienicz and Vadim Bychutsky, Doreen Williams, and Brian and Cheryl Williams, and grandparents Galila Turkienicz, Anne Williams, and Stan and Lori Leadley. Jeffrey Small and Marisa Adams on their aufruf, to their parents Julia Cohen, Mel and Rhona Small of Montreal, and grandmother Greta Cohen-de Jong. Leah and Eric Rosenhek on the baby naming of Anna Malka (Chaia Malka), to grandparents Mark and Leslie Marmer, Charles and Bernice Rosenhek, and greatgrandparents Jack and Linda Marmer, and Hai and Ruth Brudner. Jaclyn Glick and Daniel Israelsohn on the baby naming of Sophie Len (Laila Rachel), and to grandparents Eddie and Susan Glick, and Howard and Heidi Israelsohn.

Daniel Paperny and Lindsay Abrams who celebrate their aufruf, their parents David Paperny and Audrey Mehler, David and Jodi Abrams, and grandparents Sheila Glicksman, Ruth Mehler, and Maurice and Myra Paperny. Sidney Kremer and Zoe Mandel who celebrate the baby naming of Alexandra Sage. Grandparents are Butch and Marlene Mandel, Mildred Sonshine, and Alec and Anna Kremer. Jack and Susan Waserman who celebrated the birth of their first grandson, and to parents Alexander Rabinovich and Jessica Waserman.

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It is Rosh Hashanah and the motif of honey runs through; My daily preparations, and in all things that I plan to do. I try to keep my thoughts sweet, and keep them going, I try to keep the happy spirit throughout my life flowing. But as I listen to the news, and other tales of woe, It is sometimes difficult for my spirits not to be low. And when the sweetness threatens to leave my mind; I think of the people in my life, so wonderful and kind. I count my blessings with a marvelous family, and special friends; And suddenly my burden is once again lifted, and the feeling ends. The New Year is a time to review one’s life, and atone and plan; With an eye to an abundance of sweetness, and negativity to ban. In that spirit, I wish you the sweetest, and most meaningful, of holidays; And when times become challenging may you strive to see beneath the haze. May sweetness abound, and pervade our very beings in actions and thoughts; And throughout our lives may we realize... we are the “haves” not “have-nots”! Shanah Tovah from Roslyn & George Keri

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WISHING FAMILY, FRIENDS & THE BETH TORAH CONGREGATION A SHANA TOVA FOR THE COMING NEW YEAR! STEPHEN, CELIA, MATT & RYAN BOBKIN _ IN LOVING MEMORY OF MAX AND ROSE HERMAN REMEMBERED BY, PHILIP HERMAN AND SANDRA DRUCK AND FAMILY _ WISHES FOR A HEALTHY & HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR FRIENDS & FAMILY SHERRI, TOM, RYAN AND JUSTIN PATAK _ SHANAH TOVAH 5778 TO ALL! FROM MOLLIE ROTHMAN AND FAMILY _ WITH OUR BEST WISHES FOR A HEALTHY, HAPPY & MEANINGFUL ROSH HASHANAH - DAVID GOODBAUM & CANDACE VOGEL _ MARTIN AND BETTY BARANEK WISH THEIR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN, AND FAMILY AND FRIENDS A HEALTHY AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

WISHING OUR ESTEEMED CLERGY AND THE BETH TORAH FAMILY A “SWEET” NEW YEAR! GOOD HEALTH, HAPPINESS, PROSPERITY AND PEACE! THE GLICK FAMILY MARILYN & DAVID LEORA, MADDY & REUBEN JORDAN, FAY, SAUL, SASHA & EDEN SHIRA, KYLE, PEARL, LEO & GEORGIA TAMARA, COREY & NOA - 31 -

DONORS Thank you to the generous donors that keep our community thriving. April 10 - September 11 RABBI'S SPECIAL FUND

TREE OF LIFE

Adam Lipchitz and Gwen Seymour

Elliott Gold and Tammi Fromstein

Andrew and LeeAnn Schon

Mark and Leela Waxman

Berry Meyerowitz and Robyn Goren

Yasmin Klein

Daniel Dorenbush and Shannon Moldaver

Yossi Sapirman and Michol Hoffman

Michael Gangel Saul and Annalea Libstug

KIDDUSH FUND

Shirley Hoffman

Corey Jonas and Erica Krell

Steven and Hyla Satov

Ian and Laura Brodie

Zeno and Evy Strasberg

Jeffrey and Michelle Jacob Jeffrey Small

SIDDURIM AND MACHZORIM

Jeremy and Mindy Alter

Barry and Carol Presement

Ken and Melanie Florence

Galila Turkienicz

Mark and Leslie Marmer

Jack and Susan Waserman

Marvin and Merilyn Lean

Jeremy and Mindy Alter

Michael Gangel Saul and Annalea Libstug

GOOD WISHES FUND

Steve and Helen Silverstein

Lou and Leah Strasberg

Vadim Bychutsky and Rachael Turkienicz

Mark and Leslie Marmer

Warren Ikeman and Jill Wagman

Ned and Cheryl Levitt

Yossi Sapirman and Michol Hoffman

MEMORY FUND

MAGNIFICENT MITZVAH

David Goodbaum and Candace Vogel

Daniel and Michelle Scholes

Mark and Leslie Marmer

Norman Brownstein and Jenifer Glover

Michael Devon & Caroline Freedman-Devon

Robbie Freedman

Mollie Rothman

Tzvi Erez and Justine Tweyman

MEMORIAL PLAQUES

MORTGAGE RETIREMENT FUND

Gordon Bloom

David Goodbaum and Candace Vogel

Jennie Cass

Yossi Sapirman and Michol Hoffman

Paul Bain and Shawna Perlin

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INSPIRE DONATIONS

Nir and Leslie Orbach

Adam Feigen and Jarred Rosenberg

Paul Bain and Shawna Perlin

Adam Goldenberg

Peter and Barbara Farkas

Adrian and Rhonda Feigelsohn

Peter and Barbara Farkas

Alan Schwartz and Marla Weingarten

Richard and Allyson Merbaum

Andrew and LeeAnn Schon

Robert and Bonita Josse

Ben Silverberg and Karen Weiser

Robert Jacoby and Mindy Gilbert

Benjamin and Simone Reitzes

Sam and Susan Marr

Brian and Shelly Feldman

Sean Spector and Tamara Center

Daniel and Michelle Scholes David and Adrienne Malamed

YAHRTZEIT AND YIZKOR

David and Camille Sherman

Adrian and Rhonda Feigelsohn

David and Marilyn Glick

Billy Berger and Brucyne Sud

Eddie and Susan Glick

Dorothy Gordon

Elie Silver and Kelly Hasen

Elaine Goldenberg

Ephraim and Penny Fiksel

Joel and Gail Fenwick

Grant and Dianne Roebuck

Lawrence Federman and Lynne Feingold

Jonathan and Sandi Silver

Lenny Baranek and Ita Kleiner

Jonathan Robert Strauss and

Leonard Dezenhouse and Fern Lukofsky

Shawna-Gay Ellis Strauss

Marlene Baranek

Ken Szainwald

Max and Sharron Elkouby

Lauren Leinburd and Jeremy Levy

Paul and Debbie Fenwick

Lawrence Zucker and Deborah Kleiner

Shawn and Lori Goldenberg

Mark and Catherine Silver

Stephen and Celia Bobkin

Mark and Marcia Pearlman

Steven and Donna Goldenberg

Mark and Marla Shoom Mark and Susan Lampert Martin and Shirley Glick Marvin and Merilyn Lean Mel and Helen Leiderman Michael Goldberg and Daniela Tiger Please note this list includes donors that have paid their pledge in full between the above dates. Commitments that have been made but are still being contributed to will appear once payment is completed. If you believe we have made an error or omission, please contact us so we can make it right at communications@bethtorah.ca.

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WE WISH OUR FAMILY, NEIGHBOURS AND FRIENDS A HAPPY, HEALTHY, PROSPEROUS AND PEACEFUL NEW YEAR. SHANA TOVA FROM PENNY AND EPHRAIM FIKSEL AND OUR ENTIRE FAMILY.

WISHING PEACE, HEALTH & HAPPINESS TO ALL OUR RELATIVES, FRIENDS AND THE BETH TORAH FAMILY. SHANA TOVA!

WISHING EVERYONE A HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR. SHANA TOVA! MICHAEL, KAREN MATTHEW, NOAH AND DREW

YASMIN & TALIA KLEIN MARK & ROCHELLE STENZLER

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CONDOLENCES We offer our sincere condolences to the following families on their losses. May they know no more sorrow. MILTON BARSKY Father and father-in-law of Michael Barsky and Gillian Gerskup, Grandfather of Emma DANIEL MONSON Brother of Connie Kussner, Uncle of Sara Kussner, Mindy and Jeremy Alter, and Barnet and Lisa Kussner, Great-uncle of Noah, Harrison, Dylan, and Emma

JERRY BLITZER Father and father-in-law of Steve and Andrey Blitzer, Grandfather to Jenny (Dustin), David, and Kevin, Great Grandfather to Chloe ZOLTAN MANDEL Long time member, Holocaust survivor, Minyanaire and Assistant Gabbai of Beth Torah Congregation, Our condolences to the entire family

ANDREW ZIMET Husband of Zoe Klein, Father of Sasha Zimet, and Stefan and Susan Zimet, Grandfather of Elle and Simone

BETTY SHULMAN Grandmother of Robyn and David Beron, and Tamara and Jason Gilbert, Great-grandmother of Madeline, Chloe, Gavin, and Avery

HARVEY BORDEN Grandfather of Lisa Borden and Rob Storm, Jay Wunder and Leesa Avrith, and Michael Wunder and Joanna Sugar, Great Grandfather of Ryan, Joey, and Andy; Taryn and Jack; and Isabel, Teddy, and Luke

ROBERT (BOB) WEILL Father and father-in-law of Suzy and Steve Kauffman, Grandfather of Amanda, Joshua, and Layla

ALLEN ABBOTT Brother and brother-in-law of Pauline Abbott-Till and Steve Till, Uncle of Jamie and Joshua TOBY WEINBERG Mother and mother-in-law of Kenneth and Barb Weinberg, Grandmother of Jeremy & Kayla (John) MIRIAM ERENBERG Mother and mother-in-law Galla Erenberg and Allan Horenfeldt, Grandmother of Tyler SEYMOUR BORDMAN Father and father-in-law of Joel and Risa Bordman, Grandfather to Zachary (Meg), Daniel, and Eli

RUTH (EDITH) ROTHMAN Sister-in-law of Mollie Rothman, Aunt of Steven and Vicki Rothman, Great-aunt of Shayle and Noa Rothman DARYL RUTH BEBER Mother and mother-in-law of Shawn and Serena Beber, Justin Beber and Elissa Kline-Beber, and Brett Beber and Toni Zhong. Grandmother of Sonni, Nathan, and Gabriel; Samuel, Jonah, Ezra, and Isaac; and Robert and Stella EDITH MONSON Sister-in-Law of Connie Kussner, Aunt of Jeremy and Mindy Alter, Barnet and Lisa Kussner, and Sara Kussner.

MAURICE KULIK Father and father-in-law of Karen Freilich-Miller and Paul Miller

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*FREE for members

Enrolment is now open! 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 multi-modal 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

Grades 3 to 6

Beth Torah Member

Non-Member

Beth Torah Member

Non-Member

$800

$1,000

$950

$1,100

Child 1

Payment option 1:

$800 ($824*) when registering

$1,000 ($1,030*) when registering

$950 ($978.50*) when registering

$1,100 ($1,133*) when registering

Payment option 2:

$150 when registering $325 ($337*) on Sep 1 $325 ($337*) on Dec 1

$150 when registering $425 ($440*) on Sept 1 $425 ($440*) on Dec 1

$150 when registering $400 ($414.25*) on Sep 1 $400 ($414.25*) on Dec 1

$150 when registering $475 ($491.50*) on Sep 1 $475 ($491.50*) on Dec 1

$750

Child 2

$950

$900

$1,050

Payment option 1:

$750 ($772.50*) when registering

$950 ($978.50*) when registering

$900 ($927*) when registering

$1,050 ($1,081.50*) when registering

Payment option 2:

$150 when registering $300 ($311.25*) on Sep 1 $300 ($311.25*) on Dec 1

$150 when registering $400 ($414.25*) on Sep 1 $400 ($414.25*) on Dec 1

$150 when registering $375 ($388.50*) on Sep 1 $375 ($388.50*) on Dec 1

$150 when registering $450 ($465.75*) on Sep 1 $450 ($465.75*) on Dec 1

$750

Child 3

$950

$900

$1,050

Payment option 1:

$750 ($772.50*) when registering

$950 ($978.50*) when registering

$900 ($927*) when registering

$1,050 ($1,081.50*) when registering

Payment option 2:

$150 when registering $300 ($311.25*) on Sep 1 $300 ($311.25*) on Dec 1

$150 when registering $400 ($414.25*) on Sep 1 $400 ($414.25*) on Dec 1

$150 when registering $375 ($388.50*) on Sep 1 $375 ($388.50*) on Dec 1

$150 when registering $450 ($465.75*) on Sep 1 $450 ($465.75*) on Dec 1

Mini-Motek is a once-a-week pre-kindergarten and kindergarten program designed as a first exposure to Hebrew School for children three-and-a-half to five years old. Through art, music, hands-on exploration and interactive storytelling, our students experience an engaging program that sets the foundation for years of future Jewish education.

2017–2018 Mini Motek Fee Schedule

Beth Torah Member: $300 Non-Member: $450

Mini Motek Referral Program Returning Mini Motek students and students of siblings already enrolled in Hebrews’Cool receive $150 off registration • Refer a friend and receive $150 credit towards your Mini Motek registration • Maximum credit: $300 (that makes Mini Motek FREE for Members!) • To receive your credit your referral must register for the Mini Motek program

A child’s B’nai Mitzvah is one of the most significant milestones in the life of a young Jewish boy and girl. It is a time when B’nai Mitzvah celebrants reflect upon the meaning of Judaism and its values, and how it relates to them in relevant and personally meaningful ways as they embark upon a new stage in life. Beth Torah’s B’nai Mitzvah program engenders in each young adult who is approaching this important lifecycle event a heightened sense of Jewish identity, responsibility, and maturity.

Approximately every other Sunday during the school year, 9 a.m. to noon

2017–2018 YLJ Fee Schedule

2017–2018 Hebrews’Cool Fee Schedule

Grades 1 and 2

Beth Torah Member: $1,225

Non- Member: $1,375

Payment option 1:

$1,225 ($1,261.75*) when registering

$1,375 ($1,416.25*) when registering

Payment option 2:

$150 when registering $537.50 ($555.87*) on Sep 1 $537.50 ($555.87*) on Dec 1

$150 when registering $612.50 ($633.12*) on Sep 1 $612.50 ($633.12*) on Dec 1

*Credit card-rate. 37If-paying by credit card, please add an additional 3% to the fee.

WISHING ALL OUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND THE BETH TORAH CONGREGATION A YEAR BLESSED WITH GOOD HEALTH, GOOD FORTUNE AND HAPPINESS. JACK & SUSAN WASERMAN & FAMILY

WISHING THE BETH TORAH CONGREGATION A HAPPY, HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR! MARK & JOANNE COHEN AND SKYLAR, JENNAVEVE, RYLEE & BRANDON - 38 -

MAZEL TOV! HAYDEN B MADELINE B EMILY C JARED D JACOB E JONAH E JOSHUA F DAVID G JOSHUA K SABRINA K

CODY L MATTHEW M NOAH P ZACHARY P ELI S SARA S SHAI S EZRA W YALE W

Mazel Tov to the following students who celebrated their B'nai Mitzvah at Beth Torah since Passover!

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Eastern Canadian Region United Synagogue Beth Torah Youth Programming 2017 - 2018 USY Regional Events

Grades 9-12

Kadima Regional Events

Grades 6-8

Aug 21-27/ Encampment

Join other USY regions for a week of amazing programs, Six Flags, Colour Run, Shabbat and lots of friends!

Sept 9-10/ Leadership Training Institute (LTI) Spend the weekend with all ECRUSY leaders honing your leadership skills!

Sept 10/ Welcome back BBQ Kick off the program year with all your USY and Kadima friends at our Opening Program! Catch up from the summer and get excited for an amazing upcoming year!

Oct 20-22/ Fall Convention

Sept 10/ Welcome back BBQ Kick off the program year with all your USY and Kadima friends at our Opening Program! Catch up from the summer and get excited for an amazing upcoming year

Nov 17-18/ Kadima Convention

Enjoy a weekend filled with fun, old and new friends, great programs and a fantastic Shabbat experience!

Our Kadima-only convention with Beth Tzedec’s B’nai Mitzvah Class! A weekend filled with new friends and lots of fun in Hamilton!

Dec 24-28/USY International Convention: Chicago

Jan 14/ Beach Blast

Join hundreds of Jewish teens from all over Canada, the U.S and Europe for 5 days of non-stop programming, speakers, events and community service!

Escape the winter blues at Beach Blast! Snacks, fun and beach games!

Jan 14/ Beach Blast

Feb 24/ Mid-Winter Show

Escape the winter blues at Beach Blast! Snacks, fun and beach games!

A night of fun and excitement at our Mid-Winter show featuring amazing entertainment

Feb 11/ Leadership Training Day (LTI) Join us for a day of leadership skill building led by our amazing chapter and regional leaders!

Feb 23-25/ Mid-Winter Convention Spend the weekend with your ECRUSY friends! Great programs, community service, a USY Shabbat, bonding, great food and lots of fun!

Mar 10/ Semi-Formal Meet you on the dance floor as we bring back this classic ECRUSY program and dance the night away!

Apr / J-Serve Toronto

Mar/ Aquarium Photo Scavenger Hunt Strike a pose with a shark, count spots on the fish and explore Toronto’s Ripley’s Aquarium!

Apr / J-Serve Toronto Join over 400 Jewish teens, choose one of 10 community service projects and earn community service hours on this Global Day of Jewish Youth Service.

May 10-13/ Spring Convention

Join over 400 Jewish teens, choose one of 10 community service projects and earn community service hours on this Global Day of Jewish Youth Service!

We’re heading back to Mansfield Outdoor Centre for our final weekend of the year. Join us for an amazing Shabbat, say farewell to our seniors and elect next year’s Regional Executive

May 10-13/ Spring Convention

Jun 10/ Closing Program

We’re heading back to Mansfield Outdoor Centre for our final weekend of the year. Join us for an amazing Shabbat, say farewell to our seniors and elect next year’s Regional Executive!

Time for one final Ruach Session with all your Kadima friends before the summer!

Jun 10/ Closing Program

Which chapter will win which award? Meet the Alumni from years past!

Time for one final Ruach Session with all your USY friends before the summer!

Jun 17/ Awards & Alumni Which chapter will win which award? Meet the Alumni from years past!

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Jun 17/ Awards & Alumni

Eastern Canadian Region United Synagogue Beth Torah Youth Programming 2017 - 2018 United Synagogue Youth (USY) is the North American teen engagement program of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. USY offers year-round social, community service and Israel engagement programming for teens, as well as summer travel experiences. USY teens benefit from meaningful and immersive Jewish experiences that help them integrate Jewish values and rituals into their lives. ECRUSY - the Eastern Canada Region of USY - offers programming through chapters at USCJ synagogues in Greater Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Hamilton, and London as well as at regional and international programs. Within ECRUSY, Kadima (Grades 6-8) has its own programs focused on environmentalism, social action and tzedakah, while USY programs (Grades 9-12) emphasize leadership development, social action and relationship building.

Chapter Events For even more fun between regional events, ECRUSY chapters have programs once a month. All of these events are teen planned and led with advisor supervision. With chapters throughout the region, there is sure to be one near you! Check out www.ecrusy.org to find your closest chapter.

Summer Programs USY Summer Programs are exciting, fun-filled journeys that take Jewish teens across North America, Israel, Europe and beyond! Participants discover new cultures, form life long friendships, give back to the world through social action, and return home transformed, with greater confidence and a deeper sense of their unique place in the world.

Contact the Regional Office for more information.

ECRUSY is Proudly Affiliated With:

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