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TABLE OF CONTENTS PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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RABBI'S MESSAGE
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HIGH HOLY DAYS SCHEDULE
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FOOD & ROSH HASHANAH
10-11
FASTING & YOM KIPPUR
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CANTOR'S MESSAGE
14-15
HEBREWS'COOL
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KAYLA'S MESSAGE
18-19
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
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RECIPES
23, 24
KIDDUSH HIGHLIGHTS
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LECTURE SERIES
28-29
CONDOLENCES
34
CONGREGANT'S GREETINGS
35, 39, 40, 43
BETH TORAH POETRY
36-37
GET INVOLVED
44
DONOR APPRECIATION
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ANDREW WEISBERG The High Holy Days sneak up on us, as they seem to every year. “Summer is almost over," my mother would start saying that at the beginning of August. When the commercials for the CNE would start, I knew she was right. I think my mother was well intentioned. She knew summer was the time to slow down a bit, and simply take a deep breath. It was also a gentle reminder that the real world keeps moving, and that this downtime allows us to rethink our connections. Given the continued shift in the Conservative movement, it is imperative that we continue to evolve and remain relevant to our members. We need to reach out to the unaffiliated and dissatisfied, while remaining true to our customs, values, and practices. It is our responsibility to make sure that everyone feels connected to Beth Torah and gets involved in a way that is meaningful to them. This year, Beth Torah continues its support of the “Rosh is On,” which reaches out to families and to some of Jewish Toronto’s less affiliated members. Through this program, the shul offers High Holiday services to people that might not otherwise have access to them. Last October we held our tremendously successful “Inspire Your Future” Gala. Its success is a testament to the relationships and commitment our members share for Beth Torah. Although we have raised dues for the first
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time in many years, they do not cover everything in a synagogue’s budget. Our High Holiday appeals help congregations to make up the shortfall. Our fundraising needs are ongoing, and I am hoping this year to reach new heights in our Kol Nidre appeal. At Beth Torah, we are well underway in planning a year filled with programming and events for members to participate and enjoy. I encourage you all to keep checking our calendar, which is literally overflowing with inspiring speakers, educational films, movie nights, and outings geared toward every age group. And as an investment in Beth Torah programs and outreach, members can now adopt a program by providing sponsorship to see the event through to fruition. Cornerstone events that you’ve come to know, as well as new, cutting-edge programs are all available for sponsorship through your Kol Nidre pledge. Thank you to the administration team who run the shul office on a day-today basis. Thank you to the board and especially the Executive Committee, for continuing to provide their expertise and time to support my role as President and keep the shul running smoothly. Cantor Ben, you inspire us weekly with your enthusiasm and song. And of course, thank you to Rabbi Yossi, whose unwavering passion and commitment to this Congregation and community is without a doubt the basis of its success. As President of Beth Torah Congregation, it is both a privilege and an honour to extend holiday greetings to our members and their families for a healthy, sweet, and prosperous year. I pray for unity within our faith and with each other. May we enter the year 5779 with a clean slate and fill it with peace, love, and hope. On behalf of my wife Fay, and our daughters Alanna and Leni, we wish you all a Shanah Tova.
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MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI RABBI YOSSI SAPIRMAN Recently, many of my friends told me that they received notices for jury duty. With two weeks left until the high holidays, I feel like my own jury duty notice has just landed on my desk. Shortly, I will be asked to judge, not my peers, but myself. I will review the evidence of the past year, debating and struggling with the details of a year gone by. It is not necessarily deciding guilt or innocence, but rather purposefulness or meaninglessness of time. I will revisit the year to determine whether it was wasted or useful, and successful or not. I am by no means a hanging judge, but I am certainly a proponent of law and order in evaluating myself. When I think about my progress, knowing that I have high standards will mean that I often fall short. Still, there is much comfort in the wisdom of our community. We are all a jury of one coming to the synagogue, our communal court room, to judge ourselves. I feel much relieved knowing I'm not alone in failure or success, not alone in giving myself another chance, not alone in doing the best I can, and committing to do better. Prayer is not designed to please the listener. It is meant to express our innermost thoughts and feelings, always to ourselves. We are meant to think and speak about the issues that are important to us and evaluate as they
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come out of our mind and heart whether in fact these are truly the most important things we should wish for. No different than preparing for a court case, we must prepare ourselves for the High Holidays. Most of the preparation comes by living diligently and intensely every day. Every day we can self-evaluate and commit for the next day, every interaction preparing us for the next one, every failure preparing us for success. This year as you find yourself in our beautiful Sanctuary, within a community of meaningfulness and purposefulness, feel free to embrace the atmosphere. Relax and enjoy, hear the words that mean the most to you, think the thoughts and feel the feelings. With the strength of all those around us, let us imagine we are in a good place and in good health, and that hopefully next year we will be in an even better place. We are being judged and on jury duty, so let's judge ourselves favorably just like a jury would do for one of their peers. May we all be blessed with a year of good health and good fortune, From my family to yours- I, Michol and Allegra- wish you a Shana Tovah u'Metukah, a sweet and extraordinary New Year.
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HIGH HOLY DAYS SCHEDULE SELICHOT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 10:15 PM Ashkenaz Festival Harbourfront Centre, South Exhibition Commons EREV ROSH HASHANAH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 5:30 PM Ser vices 7:22 PM Candle Lighting ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 7:45 AM Pre-Shul Kiddush 8:00 AM Ser vices 9:45 AM Shofar 10:00 AM Family Ser vice and Programming 10:15 AM Guest Scholar Dr. Elliott Malamet 2:30 PM Rosh Is On Communit y Ser vice 8:20 PM Candle Lighting ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 7:45 AM Pre-Shul Kiddush 8:00 AM Ser vices 9:45 AM Shofar 10:00 AM Family Ser vice and Programming 10:15 AM Guest Scholar Dr. Rachael Turkienicz 8:26 PM Havdalah FAST OF GEDALIAH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 5:21 AM Fast Begins 8:03 PM Fast Ends SHABBAT SHUVA SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 8:30 AM Pre-Shul Kiddush 8:45 AM Ser vices 8:19 PM Havdalah KOL NIDRE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 6:30 PM Torah Honours 6:45 PM Kol Nidre Ser vices 7:05 PM Latest Candle Lighting (light safely before Shul)
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YOM KIPPUR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 8:00 AM Ser vices 9:45 AM Yizkor 3:00 PM Rosh Is On Communit y Ser vices 4:45 PM Guest Scholar Dr. Elliott Malamet 5:45 PM Mincha - Reading the Book of Jonah 7:00 PM Ne’ilah - ‘Closing of the Gates’ followed by Havdalah and Shofar 8:11 PM Obser vance Ends - Break the Fast EREV SUKKOT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 10:00 AM Sukkah Decorating Part y 6:56 PM Candle Lighting SUKKOT I MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 8:30 AM Pre-Shul Kiddush in the Sukkah 8:45 AM Ser vices Followed by Kiddush in the Sukkah 7:54 PM Candle Lighting SUKKOT II TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 8:30 AM Pre-Shul Kiddush in the Sukkah 8:45 AM Ser vices followed by Kiddush in the Sukkah 8:00 PM Havdalah SHABBAT CHOL HAMOED SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 8:30 AM Pre-Shul Kiddush in the Sukkah 8:45 AM Ser vices Followed by Kiddush in the Sukkah 7:53 PM Havdalah HOSHANA RABAH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 6:43 PM Candle Lighting SHEMINI ATZERET MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 8:30 AM Pre-Shul Kiddush in the Sukkah 8:45 AM Ser vices 9:45 AM Yizkor 7:41 PM Candle Lighting EREV SIMCHAT TORAH MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 5:30 PM Children’s Programming 6:00 PM Ser vice and Torah Celebration Followed by Kiddush 7:41 PM Candle Lighting SIMCHAT TORAH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 8:30 AM Pre-Shul Kiddush 8:45 AM Ser vice and Celebration Followed by Kiddush 7:47 PM Havdalah
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WHAT FOODS DO JEWS EAT TO CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR? BY STAV ZIV (NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE)
Holidays in any faith are about many things, and luckily one of those things is food. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, comes with one of the best lists of traditional and symbolic foods of any holiday, especially if you have a sweet tooth. Here’s a list of some of the foods Jews might eat as they celebrate. APPLE DIPPED IN HONEY: One of the most iconic combinations of Rosh Hashanah—and one of the most delicious—slices of apple dipped in honey are meant to symbolize the hope for a sweet year ahead. A blessing can be recited beforehand, usually in Hebrew. The translation: “Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who creates the fruit of the tree. May it be Your will to renew for us a good and sweet year.” HONEY CAKE: The same idea applies for honey cake, with its sweetness a tangible and tasty manifestation of the hope for a sweet new year. Recipes differ—and many families swear by a particular one—but the best honey cakes are moist (get over it) and sweet with a depth and flair contributed by spices such as cloves, cinnamon or allspice, as well as ingredients like coffee, tea, orange juice or alcohol (like rum, rye or whiskey). It’s not uncommon for the baker in the family to make several honey cakes and deliver a few to friends and family to wish them, “Shana tova!” or “Happy new year!” POMEGRANATE: The pomegranate symbolizes a hope to have a year filled with mitzvot, or “good deeds,” just as the fruit is filled with seeds. NEW FRUITS: On the second night of the holiday, the table might include a new fruit, i.e. a fruit that has recently come into season or one that hasn’t been eaten in the last year, to symbolize the new start. Pomegranates might double as a new fruit for some; others might use star fruits, lychees or other fruits.
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ROUND CHALLAH: Challah is a delicious staple of the Jewish table. But on Rosh Hashanah it takes a different shape—instead of an elongated braid, Jews often serve round loaves for the new year. In some interpretations, the shape symbolizes the cyclical nature of time, of seasons and holidays that repeat. Others compare the shape to a crown, alluding to the leadership of God and serving as a reminder that God is central to the Jewish faith. Like the apples, challah on Rosh Hashanah is sometimes dipped in honey. Beforehand, some recite the HaMotzi blessing, which translates, “Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the universe, who brings forth bread from the earth.” HEAD OF A FISH: Not all the foods of Rosh Hashanha are as appetizing and sweet as the rest. Some holiday tables will include the head of a fish (or sometimes of a ram or another kosher animal). The blessing here translates, “May it be Your will, Lord our God and the God of our fathers, that we be a head and not a tail.” In other words, since Rosh Hashanah is the “head of the year,” the literal head represents the hope to be at the “head of the class” in the coming year, the desire to be a leader rather than a follower and the wish for a year of good fortune. The fish head can also symbolize fertility, prosperity and abundance. DATES, LEEKS, BEETS: Several symbolic Rosh Hashanah foods are the result of puns or plays on words. For example, the date, or tamar in Hebrew, is a pun on the word tam, which is the verb “end.” The leek, or karsi in Aramaic, is related to the Hebrew word karat, which is the verb “cut,” or karas, which means “collapse.” The beet, or selek in Hebrew, is similar to the Hebrew verb sillek, which means “take away,” “dismiss” or “banish.” The related blessing translates, “May it be Your will, Lord our God and the God of our fathers, that there come an end to our enemies, haters and those who wish evil upon us,” or “...that our enemies, haters, and those who wish evil upon us shall be cut down” or that they will be “dismissed.” GOURD, SQUASH: Again with the puns! One word for pumpkin, gourd or squash in Hebrew is kara, which is similar to the words for “rip” and “announce.” The related blessing is, “May it be Your will, Lord our God and the God of our fathers, that the evil of our verdicts be ripped, and that our merits be announced before you.”
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FASTING ON YOM KIPPUR
(FROM A MEDICAL PERSPECTIVE) MICHAEL M. SEGAL, MD PHD Each year on Yom Kippur, Jews wish each other a khatima tova (a good seal in the Book of Life) and tolerable fast. The route to a khatima tova is beyond the scope of this article; the route to an easy fast is simpler to describe. The following are the essentials of human physiology that will help you have a tolerable fast. DON'T GET THIRSTY: One important way to remain well hydrated is to avoid drinks or foods that cause your body to get rid of water. These include alcohol, tea, caffeinated coffee and chocolate. Another important rule is to avoid consuming much salt. Salt causes a person to feel thirsty despite having a "normal" amount of water, because extra water is needed for the extra salt. For this reason you should avoid processed foods such as pickles, cold cuts, or cheese. Most tomato sauces, salad dressing, canned fish and smoked fish have a lot of added salt, and bread is a leading source of salt in the diet. Since Kosher meat has a high salt content it may be best to choose a main course such as fresh fish, canned no-salt tuna fish, or a de-salted meat such as boiled chicken. By avoiding these types of foods and drinks in the several hours before a fast, you can avoid either losing water or needing extra water. Other actions that cause the body to lose water, such as perspiring in warm clothing, should also be avoided during the fast. DON'T START THE PRE-FAST MEAL ON A FULL STOMACH: The pre-fast meal often begins at 5 PM, so it is best to have a small lunch, or no lunch at all. A large breakfast early in the day based on cereals, breads and fruits can provide the energy you need during the day, yet these high-fiber foods will be far downstream by the time of the pre-fast meal and will not keep you from eating enough food at the pre-fast meal. A large breakfast is also helpful because it stretches the stomach. After eating breakfast, it is best to consume beverages during the day. This will not fill you up, since liquids are absorbed quickly, and this will ensure that you have absorbed enough fluids to start the pre-fast meal being well hydrated. Be sure to avoid beverages with alcohol or caffeine. You should also drink at least two glasses of fluids with the pre-fast meal because many foods need extra water to be digested properly. EAT FOODS THAT ARE DIGESTED SLOWLY: Include some foods high in oils and fats in the pre-fast meal, since such foods delay emptying of the stomach and effectively
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prolong your meal. However, beware of fatty meats or salted potato chips that could load you up with too much salt. Salads and other high fibre foods that are so important in one's normal diet should be de-emphasized for the pre-fast meal since they travel quickly through the digestive system. Fruit, despite its high fiber content, is worthwhile since it carries a lot of water in a "time-release" form. Avocados or saltfree potato chips, despite containing a lot of potassium, are good choices because the body largely handles potassium by taking it up into cells. DON'T GET A HEADACHE: Withdrawing from caffeine produces a headache in people who drink several cups of coffee a day. If you consume this much caffeine in coffee or other foods or drinks you should prepare yourself for the caffeine-free period by reducing or eliminating caffeine from your diet in the days before Yom Kippur. Don't try to get through the fast by drinking coffee right before Kol Nidre, since this will cause you to lose a lot of water. MAKE THE MEAL TASTY ENOUGH SO PEOPLE WILL EAT: The pre-fast meal doesn't have to be bland. Spices such as lemon or herbs are fine for fasting, but salt and monosodium glutamate should be reduced as much as possible. DON'T DO A COMPLETE FAST IF YOU HAVE CERTAIN MEDICAL PROBLEMS: People with medical conditions such as diabetes should consult their doctors and rabbis before fasting. Certain medications need to be taken during Yom Kippur, and it is important to swallow them with enough water to avoid pills getting stuck on the way to the stomach and damaging the esophagus. Fasting by women who are pregnant or breast feeding can also be dangerous. If a young person who has not fasted much before has unusual difficulty fasting you should discuss this with your doctor since this happens in some serious metabolic problems in which fasting can be very dangerous. DON'T EAT IMPROPERLY AFTER NEILA: Even people who have prepared well for fasting will be hungry after Neila. Be sure not to eat food too quickly at the post-fast meal. Begin the break-fast meal with several glasses of fluid: these counteract the dehydration and occupy space in the stomach, discouraging you from eating too rapidly. Also be careful about eating high salt foods such as lox, since you will still be a little dehydrated and will need to drink a lot of fluids to avoid waking up extremely thirsty in the early morning hours. Expect to drink as much fluid in the post-fast evening as you drink in a regular day. These preparations for the fast will be different from your normal routine, but they can serve as a concrete reminder of the approaching Day of Atonement.
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MESSAGE FROM THE CANTOR CANTOR BEN SILVERBERG “Limnot yameinu kein hodah, v’navi l’vav chochmah". "Yes, let us learn to count each day, that we may perceive love wisely". - Psalm 90 These beautiful words from our High Holiday liturgy echo a deeply important idea I have been contemplating. According to www.recode.net, Instagram users spent 53 minutes per day on average using the app, which is just five minutes less than Facebook users spent on their app. Snapchat users spent slightly less time, only 49.5 minutes, on the Snapchat app. I don’t know where you fall within these averages, but over the past few years I’ve seen my own usage climb – mostly checking out my favorite food bloggers on Instagram. I even found myself taking pictures of food before eating one bite of it to ensure that the picture would look incredible for all my Instagram “friends” both here and in far off places. I recently read that there is a new app you can install which clocks how many minutes spent on all your apps to give the user an understanding of how much of their day is being spent on social media. However, I don’t need this app…all I needed was my sixteen-month old daughter. She intuitively grabbed my leg recently and said “Daddy…daddy!!!”
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when she saw that I wasn’t paying attention to what she was doing and instead had my face buried in some picture of food from some food blogger. I felt ashamed- ashamed that even for a moment, I chose something so foolish over my daughter. This kind of shame was a wonderful wake up call. It helped me realize that people, especially the people I love, must come first. Always. At this year’s High Holiday Services we will be featuring a piece of music sung by our Choir entitled “El Hanaar Hazeh.” It is a stirring and plaintive piece of music which speaks of people hoping to one day be parents. It speaks of the hopes and prayers that parents continue to have, once that dream is fulfilled. For years I wondered if marriage and parenthood would ever happen for me – thankfully it did. On this Rosh Hashanah, I will reflect on shifting my focus more toward who is standing right in front of me needing my love and attention instead of a phone screen. Please follow this link to one of the most stirring renditions of El Hanaar Hazeh and we look forward to presenting it you during services this year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjrCMS6wKmU May you all be blessed with only good health and happiness, and have a wonderful High Holiday season and year ahead with your loved ones. Sincerely, Cantor Ben, Karen, and Emily
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TRADITIONAL HOLIDAYS THROUGH THE EYES OF A STUDENT Rosh Hashanah is a great time of year to help children connect to traditions through modern, hands-on learning. Last year in Hebrew School, students were able to learn about Rosh Hashanah traditions through creative activities. Students participated in the Rosh Hashanah Apple of Hope Project. This was an activity where the older students worked together to create a giant paper-maché apple. Students then took time to write messages talking about their hopes for the New Year and put them into the apple. Later, they took turns reading each other’s messages to the class. Beth Torah’s Hebrews'Cool students also learned how to make challah from scratch and about the special importance of the round challah for Rosh Hashanah. DO TRY THIS AT HOME! It’s no surprise that children like candy, and this holiday allows for kids to enjoy sweets while also understanding the symbolic connection they have with our holiday. The tradition of dipping apples in honey is based on our hope that the New Year will be a sweet and good one. One way to enjoy the same traditional elements with a modern twist is to make delicious Apple Dippers. It takes only five minutes to make once you have all the ingredients, and allows for each child to create their own snack using whatever creative combination they can think of. Follow the directions on the next page to makes your own Apple Dippers at home.
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INGREDIENTS:
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¼ cup crushed pecans
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3 Granny Smith apples
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¼ cup sprinkles
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Melting chocolate/honey/caramel
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¼ cup crushed Oreos/graham
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¼ cup coconut flakes
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Wood food skewers/lollipop sticks
DIRECTIONS: 1. Wash your apples and use an apple corer to slice your apples. 2. In a microwave safe bowl, melt your chocolate on 50% power for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted. This is a very important step. If you try microwaving this for more than 30 seconds at a time, you run the risk of burning your chocolate (don’t risk it, patience makes this one worth it). 3. Place a skewer into the bottom of each apple. 4. Hold the skewer and dip each apple in your bowl of chocolate, use a spoon to help cover the apple. 5. Place your apples on a piece of parchment paper and sprinkle with either pecans, coconut flakes, etc. The kids love helping with this part! 6. Transfer all of the finished apples to the fridge for about 10 minutes for your chocolate to harden. Enjoy! Kayla Hendriks, Director of Education
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS Save the date! Beth Torah is proud to present a diverse and exciting year of programming and events for all ages. Whether you love arts and culture, history, holiday programs or kid's events, we have it all this year. Make sure to pencil us in for the following dates. SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 Slichot Event at the Ashkenaz Festival
NOVEMBER 16, 2018 New Member Shabbat Service and Dinner
SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 ECRUSY Opening
NOVEMBER 20-22, 2018 "My Lost Bar Mitzvah" Workshop Performance
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 Sukkah Decorating Party and Hebrews'Cool Orientation SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 Steak in the Sukkah SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 Sukkah Movie Night Under the Stars: The Wonderful Kingdom of Papa Alaev OCTOBER 1, 2018 Simchat Torah Children's Program OCTOBER 11, 2018 Bored in Shul: Is it Just Me or is it Really Dull? OCTOBER 12, 2018 USY Shabbaton OCTOBER 26-28, 2018 ECRUSY Fall Convention NOVEMBER 4, 2018 Holocaust Education Week: The Buried Raging Sermons of the Warsaw Ghetto Rabbi NOVEMBER 10, 2018 Musical Shabbat in Commemoration of Remembrance Day NOVEMBER 13, 2018 Annual General Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Night
DECEMBER 6, 2018 Nailed it: Chanukah Edition with Zane Caplansky DECEMBER 8, 2018 Musical Chanukah Shabbat DECEMBER 24, 2018 Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas Dinner & Movie with Director in Attendance JANUARY 17, 2019 BTC Lecture Series: Alley-Oop to Aliyah: African American Hoopsters in the Holy Land
MARCH 17, 2019 Cirque du Purim APRIL 6, 2019 Musical Shabbat Service APRIL 7, 2019 ECRUSY J-Serve APRIL 11, 2019 BTC Lecture Series: Signs & Wonders: The Fascinating History of the Illustrated Haggadah MAY 1, 2019 BTC Kids in the Kitchen MAY 1, 2019 USY Zikron b'Salon MAY 26-28, 2019 Musical Guest as part of Jewish Music Week
JANUARY 20, 2019 ECRUSY Visit to Beach Blast
MAY 30-JUNE 2, 2019 ECRUSY Spring Convention
JANUARY 26, 2019 Pajama Havdalah and Movie Night
MAY 31, 2019 Hebrew School and YLJ Graduation with Musical Shabbat Service and Dinner
FEBRUARY 8-10, 2019 ECRUSY Mid-Winter Conference at BTC FEBRUARY 19, 2019 BTC Lecture Series: Hearts of Hate: Confessions of a Teenage Neo-Nazi FEBRUARY 24, 2019 BTC Goes to the Movies: Garbo Talks at the Al Green Theatre
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JUNE 8, 2019 Musical Shabbat Service JUNE 13, 2019 Lecture: Elliott Malamet: Rocking in The Free World: Can Judaism Survive Modernity? JUNE 23, 2019 ECRUSY Closing Program
MOVIE NIGHT IN THE SUKKAH
The Wonderful Kingdom of Papa Alaev T H U R S D AY, S E P T E M B E R 2 7 7:30 PM Jewish immigrants from Takijikstan to Israel, The Alaev Family are a multigenerational music act with offstage drama to match their onstage ebullience. Come out and enjoy a hilarious evening under the stars with Beth Torah under the sukkah. And BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket)!
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No one in my family really liked honey cake. That is, until I started baking this one. It is adapted from Raizy Fried’s recipe and the result is a sweet, moist honey cake that is fairly basic but not boring. It yields three loaf pans, so you can freeze a couple of cakes early for yontif, and still leave a fresh one out for those who can’t wait…
recipes 8 EGGS
2 TBSP VANILLA EXTRACT
2 CUPS SUGAR
I like to use a stand mixer for this, but a large bowl would also work. Start by beating the eggs, and then add the rest of the ingredients in order. The batter will be thin, so pour into loaf pans straight from the bowl.
1 CUP OIL
Bake at 350° for 50 minutes or longer, until a toothpick comes out clean. Courtney Sherman, Lifecycle Coordinator
1 CUP HONEY
1 CUP WATER
1 TBSP INSTANT COFFEE
4 TSP BAKING POWDER
1 TSP CINNAMON
4 CUPS FLOUR
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This pie recipe is a family favourite that is requested all year long (summer BBQs, wedding dessert tables, midnight snacks…) but is in particularly high demand during the high holiday season! Try it for yourself using the recipe below:
¾ CUP VEGETABLE SHORTENING
¼ CUP WHITE SUGAR
2 CUPS FLOUR
¼ CUP BROWN SUGAR
PINCH OF SALT
2 TBSP FLOUR
8-10 TBSP COLD WATER
8 APPLES PEELED & SLICED
2 TBSP LEMON JUICE
To make your dough, mix together your salt and flour, and cut in your cold vegetable shortening with a pastry knife. Your goal is to coat all of the flour in shortening, resulting in a sand-like consistency. Sprinkle the cold water over top of this mixture and combine it with a fork. Once the dough can stick together nicely, divide it into two discs - one slightly smaller than the other - and wrap them in plastic so that they can refrigerate for 30-60 minutes. Meanwhile, combine your apples, sugars, [2 tbsp] flour, lemon juice, and cinnamon. To make your pie extra special, allow this mixture to sit for 15 minutes, and strain out the juices. Place these juices in a pan over medium heat, and allow it to reduce into an apple caramel. Be sure to stir frequently so that it doesn't stick or burn! Roll our your slightly smaller disc of dough and set it in your greased pie pan. Fill the bottom pie crust with the apples and caramel (if using) and top with a second layer of rolled pie crust. Crimp the edges closed with a fork. Bake in a 425° oven for 45-55 minutes, until the crust is golden. Allow the pie to cool before serving.
1 TSP CINNAMON
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KIDDUSH HIGHLIGHTS Join us every Shabbat for meaningful services and delicious kiddushes! This year we are excited to introduce monthly themed kiddushes designed to celebrate seasonal foods, holidays, and some of our congregants’ favourite things. To give you a taste of what’s to come: • September’s specialty Kiddush will celebrate Ontario’s apple season. • We will be giving thanks in October with some classic Thanksgiving fare. • Finally, come in from the cold and warm up in November with a delicious assortment of homemade soups. Our beautiful Kiddush meals are provided to congregants through the efforts of our incredible staff and are made possible through the generous donations of our congregants and community. If you would like to sponsor one of our upcoming themed kiddushes, or honour a lifecycle event through a Kiddush sponsorship, contact Ellie at events@bethtorah.ca. New this year, sponsor and choose your kiddush online! Please visit www.bethtorah.ca for further details. Betayavon!
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BORED IN SHUL
IS IT JUST ME OR IS IT REALLY DULL? Virtually all new studies show a decline in shul attendance in many sectors of Jewish society. Anecdotally, many former congregants (or those who rarely came in the first place) cite boredom and lack of mental/emotional satisfaction as central reasons. Services are often perceived as too long and the liturgy is frequently out of touch with a modern person's primary concerns and aspirations. Join Dr. Elliott Malamet and Rabbi Yossi Sapirman, and their special guests, in this honest and wide-ranging conversation.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018 7:30 PM BETH TORAH CONGREGATION 47 GLENBROOK AVENUE
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BTC LECTURE SERIES Interested in sponsoring this series? Connect with us at director@bethtorah.ca to learn more. JANUARY 17, 2019 David Goldstein, Alley-Oop to Aliyah: African American Hoopsters in the Holy Land Every season, dozens of African American basketball players pack up their sneakers to play and live in Israel. They eat Israeli food, navigate Israeli hustle and bustle, experience cultural and religious customs in the world’s only Jewish country, and voluntarily expose themselves to the omnipresent threat of violence in the volatile Middle East. Some players are both Black and Jewish by birth. Others choose to convert to Judaism while residing in Israel. Some go so far as to obtain Israeli citizenship, enlist in the Israeli Army, marry Israeli women, and stay long after their playing careers end. David A. Goldstein is a journalist and sports executive based in Toronto, Canada. David is the Chief Operating Officer of U SPORTS (the national governing body of university sports in Canada). He is also an adjunct professor of sports law at the University of Toronto, and he lectures on the topic at his alma mater, Osgoode Hall Law School (York University).
FEBRUARY 19, 2019 Elisa Hategan, Hearts of Hate: Confessions of a Teenage Neo-Nazi At age sixteen, Elisa Hategan was recruited by Canada's most powerful neo-Nazi, white supremacist group, The Heritage Front - a domestic terrorist group later revealed to have been created and funded with the assistance of Canada's spy agency, CSIS. Weeks later she was introduced to the world's most infamous Holocaust denier, Ernst Zundel, who provided her with attention, shelter and work. Within a year, Elisa evolved into an extremist groomed for a leadership role in the global far-right movement. Her loyalty earned her the attention of Grant Bristow, co-founder of the Heritage Front, who was training a secret faction of skinheads and neo-Nazis in terror tactics targeting political opponents. Rapidly drawn into their web of hatred, the teenager witnessed a campaign of terror from which there seemed no way out. Forced to confront her sexual orientation and Jewish ancestry, Elisa realized that she must fight back against the global resurgence of anti-Semitism.
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BTC LECTURE SERIES Interested in sponsoring this series? Connect with us at director@bethtorah.ca to learn more. APRIL 11, 2019 Adam Cohen, Signs & Wonders: the Fascinating History of the Illustrated Haggadah This interactive lecture presents the rich history of the illustrated haggadah from its beginnings in the Middle Ages to the present, considering the historical, halachic, social, and political aspects of its images. It not only provides an introduction to the fascinating history of the illustrated haggadah but also offers suggestions for how to incorporate this material into the seder itself. Dr. Adam S. Cohen is Associate Professor in the Department of the History of Art at the University of Toronto, where he has served as assistant director of the university’s Centre for Jewish Studies and has introduced courses on Jewish art. He is the author of numerous articles and books on medieval art. Adam lives in Toronto with his wife, Linda, and is president of the historic Kiever Synagogue.
JUNE 15, 2019 Elliott Malamet, Rocking in The Free World: Can Judaism Survive Modernity? After thousands of years of battling persecution, Jews in the modern world face the new and complex challenge of freedom. Is the risk of alienation from religious teaching the price that we pay for living in a democratic culture? How can tradition be maintained in the open society? This talk will explore if there are strategies by which faith can be upheld, and in what ways Judaism can be transmitted to the next generation. Dr. Elliott Malamet, a renowned contemporary Jewish thinker, is known for pushing his audiences to think beyond the conventional. He creates a sense of emotional and spiritual connection that attracts individuals to lead an informed, meaningful and inspirational life, underpinned with Jewish values. Dr. Malamet visits Toronto on a regular basis and will be teaching at Living Jewishly throughout the year. Elliott was a lecturer in Jewish Philosophy in Canadian universities for 20 years, and was the Department Head of Jewish Thought at TanenbaumCHAT secondary school. He currently lectures in Israel at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and many other Israeli institutions.
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ECRUSY Regional Calendar 2018/2019 USY Regional Events
Kadima Regional Events
Grades 9-12
Grades 6-8
Aug. 20-26/Encampment - Camp Ramah New England Join us, and 3 other regions for a week of USY & Kadima programs and fun before heading back to school. Featuring Six Flags, colour wars, a USY Shabbat and tons of ruach (spirit)!
Aug. 20-26/Encampment - Camp Ramah New England Join us, and 3 other regions for a week of USY & Kadima programs and fun before heading back to school. Featuring Six Flags, colour wars, a USY Shabbat and tons of ruach (spirit)!
Sept. 16/Leadership Training Institute & Opening Program - Beth David Hone your leadership skills in the morning and kick off the programming year in the evening with all of your USY friends.
Sept. 16/ Opening Program - Beth David Join ECRUSY as we kick off the programming year in the evening with all of your USY friends. Nov. 9-10/Kadima Convention - Beth Jacob Hamilton Our Kadima only convention with Beth Tzedec's B'nai Mitzvah Class! A Shabbat filled with new friends and lots of fun in Hamilton.
Oct. 26-28/Fall Convention - Kehillat Beth Israel Ottawa Spend a weekend filled with fun, friends old and new while we participate in awesome Shabbat services and in amazing programs planned by your peers.
Jan. 20/Beach Blast Dec. 23-27/International Convention - Orlando Florida Got the winter blues? Come and escape them with our day at Beach Join hundreds of Jewish teens from all over Canada, the U.S. & Europe Blast for indoor beach volleyball games and more! for 5 days of non-stop programming including community service opportunities and tons of engaging speakers and events. Feb. 8-9/Kadima Movie Night Come for a VIP movie experience with USY. Dec. 27-30/Post-Convention - Palm Beach Florida Spend 3 more days in the Florida sun with teens from ECRUSY & March - Kadima Chesed Program Tzafon as we head to the beach, spend Shabbat together, do Join your fellow Kadimanicks in helping out the community. community service and so much MORE! Jan. 20/Beach Blast Got the winter blues? Come and escape them with our day at Beach Blast for indoor beach volleyball games and more!
Apr. 7/J-Serve - (Opportunities across the region) Earn community service hours with hundreds of other Jewish teens from across the GTA.
Feb. 8-9/Mid-Winter Convention Love ECRUSY Shabbats? Spend it another one with your ECRUSY friends! Programs will include community service opportunities, bonding, great food and lots of fun!
May 1/ Zikron B'Salon (Locations across the region) Spend some time in your community with a local Holocaust Survivor, hear their story and become their living testimony so that there stories are never lost.
Feb. 10/Leadership Training Institute Day - Beth David Join us for a day of skill building led by outside educators.
May 26/ UJA Walk With Israel - Downtown Toronto Bring the whole family to show your support for the UJA and Israel. Alumni welcome!
Apr. 7/J-Serve - (Opportunities across the region) Earn community service hours with hundreds of other Jewish teens from across the GTA. May 1/ Zikron B'Salon (Locations across the region) Spend some time in your community with a local Holocaust Survivor, hear their story and become their living testimony so that there stories are never lost. May 26/ UJA Walk With Israel - Downtown Toronto Bring the whole family to show your support for the UJA and Israel. Alumni welcome!
May 30-June 2/ Spring Convention Come and spend our final Shabbaton together as we elect the next Regional Executive Board, spend and amazing Shabbat together and say farewell to our seniors. June 23/Closing Program Time for one final ruach session with all your USY friends before the summer starts.
May 30-June 2/ Spring Convention Come and spend our final Shabbaton together as we elect the next Regional Executive Board, spend and amazing Shabbat together and say farewell to our seniors. June 23/Closing Program Time for one final ruach session with all your USY friends before the summer starts.
Shaar Shalom Halifax
EMAIL: ECRUSY@USCJ.ORG
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P: 416-667-1717 X 106 | WEB: WWW.ECRUSY.ORG
MAZAL TOV! Mazal Tov to the following students who celebrated their B'nai Mitzvah at Beth Torah from July 1, 2017 to the end of August 2018!
Cody L. Sara S. Jared D. Noah P. Holden S. Oscar S. Ethan C. Ezra B. Spencer A. Max M. Seth R. Max B. Isaac C. Gabriel B.
Mordecai S. Taylor F. Mitchell E. Ashley Z. Jessica Z. Grayden G. Maya S. Rachel W. Ruben S. Carly M. Samantha M. Samara S. Joshua L.
Caleb S. Madison S. Austin E. Ely Oren H. Logan D. Charles B. Joshua R. Zoe E. Evan F. Elle A. Emma G. Joshua L. Lily G. Maya K.
Adam F. Talia L. Natalie F. Adam S. David O. Charlie R. Dylan I. Ella E. Hanna T. Kyle D. Devan C. Emily G. Ryan G. Charles A.
STEAK IN THE SUKKAH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH 7:00 PM BETH TORAH CONGREGATION SUKKAH 47 GLENBROOK AVENUE Join BTC Next Gen for a night of steak and scotch in the Sukkah. Enjoy a night of great food and company under the stars.
GUESTS COULD WIN RAPTORS BOX SEATS! $50 PER PERSON RSVP AT BETHTORAH.CA
TICKETS $5 DINNER INCLUDED RSVP BY NOV. 29
Chanukah Edition THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM LATKE COOK-OFF HOSTED BY CELEBRITY CHEF AND RESTAURANTEUR ZANE CAPLANSKY Light the 5th candle, while enjoying specialty donuts. Vote for the best latke! Music, entertainment, and fun for all!
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018 Beth Torah Congregation and our Board of Directors invite you to join us for our Annual General Meeting of members to be held on Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 at 7:30 PM. All members, supporters, and friends of The Beth Torah Congregation are welcome to attend. This year, we recognize and give thanks to Beth Torah’s incredible volunteers. A special presentation will be made in their honour, so please join us! The meeting agenda, financial statements, annual report and other meeting materials will be available prior to the meeting on our website.
We, with our partners, succeed. We wish to extend best wishes for a Happy & Healthy New Year to the Beth Torah Congregation. order@thebutlerdidit.ca | 416-599-8511 | www.thebutlerdidit.ca
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CONDOLENCES We offer our sincerest condolences to the following families on their losses this year. May they know no more sorrow. MARSHA ADLER Beloved wife of Oscar Adler
ABRAHAM KAUFMAN Father of Debra Katz
SIMONE ALTER Mother and mother-in-law of Jeremy & Mindy Alter, Matthew & Joanne Alter, and Miranda & Michael Givens LLOYD ASHKIN Brother of Gillian Glazer, brother-in-law of Sheldon Glazer
JOAN LAZARUS Mother of Robert Solomon, mother-in-law of Shari Wert. grandmother of Heidi, Daniel, and Jamie. NINETTA LEAN Mother of Marc Lean, mother-in-law of Alison Lean
SARA BELIAK Grandmother of Faye Glick
FRANCES MORTIMER Mother of Joan Mortimer
MARTIN CAPLAN Father of Robert Caplan, father-in-law of Arlene Caplan
IRVING MUELLER Husband of Helen Mueller
ANNE COOPER Mother of Sheldon Cooper, mother-in-law of Marlene Cooper
MICHAEL NISKER Father of Ryan and Danielle Nisker
LOIS UNA DARGO Mother of Jessica Dargo-Caplan
NATHAN PHILLIPS Father of Judy Phillips ROSE PEARLMAN Mother of Mark Pearlman and mother-in-law of Marcie Pearlman
FAY DRUCK Mother of Sandy Druck and mother-in-law of Phil Herman CHAWA (EVA) ERLICHMAN Mother of Sarah Erlichman, mother-in-law of Meyer Fuksbrumer, grandmother of Danielle, Tamar and Jonathan
PHILIP PINKUS Brother of Jack Pinkus and brother-in-law of Miriam Pinkus MOISHE POLLOCK Father of Serena Beber and father-in-law of Shawn Beber
LEE EDWARD FINGOLD Brother of Peter Fingold
RUTH ROSEN Beloved wife of Carl Rosen ESTHER SCHWARTZ Mother of David Schwartz and Rona Shulman
GRACE FREEDLANDER Mother of Vern Freedlander, mother-in-law of Wendy Kofsky
SHIRLEY SHERIFF Mother of Todd Sheriff, mother-in-law of Shirley Sheriff
HARVEY FREEDLANDER Father of Vern Freedlander, father-in-law of Wendy Kofsky
MARK SILVER Husband of Catherine Silver, father of Elie Silver
MALKA FRIDMAN Mother of Mark Fridman, grandmother of Steven Satov and Hyla Satov
ROSE STEIN Mother of Randy Stein, mother-in-law of Deborah Ptak SEYMOUR SWARTZ Father of Tami Swartz, father-in-law of Jon Jonsson
REVA GILMAN Grandmother of Cari Krensky MAX KATCHKY Father of Deborah Rotenberg, father-in-law of Joel Rotenberg
ALVA TROSSMAN Mother of Cynthia Goldfarb, mother-in-law of David Goldfarb
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Susan and Eddie Glick and Family would like to wish the members of Beth Torah a Happy and Healthy New Year! Susan and Eddie Glick Daniel, Danielle and Dylan Jaclyn, Daniel, Myles and Sophie Matthew, Nadia and Emma Lauren
Wishing Peace, Health &
Shana Tova, wishing you a
Happiness to all our relatives,
year filled with good heath,
friends and the Beth Torah
fulfillment and happiness, and
family.
sweet times with your family and friends
Shana Tova! Yasmin & Talia Klein
Mark Krantzberg, Iris
Mark & Rochelle Stenzler
Rosenbluth, Alyssa and Zoey
ROSH HASHANAH POEM Yom tov is coming, and I start obsessing, Over the upcoming family fressing. Should I serve soup or gefilte fish? Is turkey or brisket the favourite dish? What about challah? With raisins or plain? And I must remember to buy some chrein. And by the way, what to wear to shul? Should I wear a hat? And is there a rule? Every year, I repeatedly worry, And every year, I’m in such a hurry. I hope the services aren’t too long. If I leave early, would that be wrong? Well, somebody has to go warm up the soup, Before the guests all march in, like a troop. And what a about parking? It’s such a pain, If I park far away. And what if there’s rain? And while I’m in shul, who will do my work, Will my colleagues chip in, or will they shirk? Then I take a deep breath, and close my eyes, It takes me a minute, then I realize It doesn’t have to be this way. So this is what I have to say: No one will remember what I wear, And furthermore, nobody will care. And whatever I serve will be okay, As long as we’re all together that day. And if I actually listen in shul, I’ll learn much more than I did in school. So on these first days of a brand new year, I’ll sweep aside my worry and fear, And try to focus on those I love, And the wisdom that’s handed down from Above. In the year ahead, I pray I’ll be kind, Helpful, and thoughtful, and try not to mind About all the trivial things that cause strife, And focus more on improving my life. I’ll learn it’s okay to be good to myself, And take my hopes and dreams off the shelf, And if I focus on just one new thing, Think of all the joy that will bring. I’ll also try to put judgment aside, Abandon my selfishness and my pride, And take some time to give aid to others, Remembering my needy sisters and brothers. So when another new year comes around, May I face it knowing I’ve broken new ground. And, dear reader, while I have your attention, Permit me to take this time to mention, I wish for you a year of peace, Good health, good fortune, and joy without cease. - SHARRON ELKOUBY, POET IN RESIDENCE
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YOM KIPPUR POEM MORNING On Yom Kippur morning, I awaken with dread, Counting the hours until I’ll be fed. Skipping breakfast (of course!), off to shul I go, My attitude’s not the best, yes, I know. At shul I greet my family and friends, Still counting the hours until the fast ends. I fantasize about Chinese buffets, With food that’s piled high upon silver trays. But the music and prayers start to soothe my soul, And eventually, eating’s not my only goal. The speakers inspire me, then I settle in, And join the others as we list every sin. The shofar blasts, and that ancient sound Begins to turn my thoughts around. I’m feeling lightheaded and a little weary, But also uplifted, and not a bit dreary. Then I head on home for a little while, Feeling better, and I manage to smile.
MINCHAH We read about Jonah, who attempted to shirk: He hid on a ship, but that didn’t work; This is a cautionary tale: If you disobey God, you could end up in a whale! And this ancient story speaks out to me: It’s about responsibility, But this tale’s about forgiveness, too, Both important concepts for every Jew!
NEILAH The light starts to fade; ‘though I should feel tired, My senses are heightened, and I feel kind of wired; As darkness descends and the day nears its end, I greet the first star like a long-lost friend. Then the shofar sounds its final blast, Marking the end of this year’s fast. And buoyed by the spiritual progress I’ve made, I go looking for cake and some cold lemonade.
- SHARRON ELKOUBY, POET IN RESIDENCE
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Happy & Healthy New Year 5779! From Mollie Rothman and Family Wishing family, friends and the Beth Torah Congregation
Beth Torah would like to thank
a Happy New Year.
Jody Caplan and the “Bag Man� team for their generous contribution to our Kiddush to Go bundles!
Mark and Esther Goldenberg Shana Tova and Happy New Year from Patti, Nathaniel, Joy, Jordan, Mitchell, Robert and Michelle Epstein
We wish our family, neighbours and friends a happy, healthy, prosperous and peaceful New Year. Shana Tova! Penny and Ephraim Fiksel and our entire family
Wishing everyone health and happiness in the New Year.
Harold, Shelley, David and Jay Wolkin
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Wishing all of our Family and
Best wishes to all of our
Friends a Happy, Healthy &
friends and family for a
Sweet New Year!
healthy and happy New Year.
Shana Tova! Dr. Shawna Perlin, Paul Bain Shawn, Lori, Brooke,
and Ari Perlin-Bain
Stephanie & Jordana Goldenberg
Wishing our family, friends and Beth Torah Congregation a happy, healthy and peaceful new year! Shana Tova! The Glick Family Shirley & Marty Jonathan & Helen Michael
DONORS Thank you to the generous donors that keep our community thriving. Passover to Rosh Hashanah GENERAL DONATION Avie Esakov Gary Gampel Jonathan Gamulka Bryan Gotter Lindsay Klein Saul & Annalea Libstug Rochelle & Mark Stenzler Howard Orfus Peter Ruby & Stephanie Kirsh Jamie and Danielle Reich RABBI'S SPECIAL FUND Michael Gangel Shirley Hoffman Saul & Annalea Libstug Andrew & LeeAnn Schon Lou & Leah Strasberg Zeno & Evy Strasberg YAHRZEIT/YIZKOR Stephen & Celia Bobkin Max & Sharron Elkouby Lawrence Federman & Lynne Feingold Adrian & Rhonda Feigelsohn Paul & Debbie Fenwick Zoe Klein Marla Lukofsky Leonard Dezenhouse & Fern Lukofsky Robbie & Elaine Goldberg Carl Rosen Todd & Alison Sheriff Alina Turk Norman & Sandra Turk Harold & Shelley Wolkin GOOD WISHES FUND Gail Bleckman Robbie & Elaine Goldberg Gerry & Estelle Gotfrit Ivan & Lynda Silver
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS SAMUEL FRANKEL ע"ה Cantor Emeritus
MICHAEL GOLDBERG Secretary
ANDREW WEISBERG President
MARK KRANTZBERG Gabbai
DAVID LEWIS Vice President
IRVING MUELLER ע"ה Gabbai Emeritus
MITCHELL ABBEY Vice President
EPHRAIM FIKSEL Immediate Past President
STANLEY FREEDMAN Treasurer
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Sam Marr
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