High Holidays 2023 - 5784

High Holidays 2023 · 5784

Rabbi's Message

Yachid or Yachad

I’m often struck by a subtle paradox of the siddur. While we recite many prayers individually, such as the Amidah, much of the siddur is written in the first person plural, using words like "we" or "us" throughout the various petitions. When we say these words, we are supposed to be reminded not only of our own personal needs but also of the needs of others.

As we approach the High Holidays, there is no better example of this tension between the individual and the community. The liturgy changes back and forth from the singular to the plural, asking God for both personal and communal favour. Key pieces such as the confession, Ashamnu, are written in the plural: "we abuse, we betray, we are cruel, we destroy…"

We ask forgiveness for a large assortment of transgressions. Many of these transgressions, hopefully, do not apply to us individually. This serves as a way of reminding us of what it means to truly be a part of a community. We should be responsible for the behaviours of those around us and be conscious of the effect of our own actions on others.

On Rosh Hashanah, when we recite the words of Hayom, This Day, we again find our words in the plural. We ask God to "strengthen us" and to "bless us." We conclude by pleading that God will "inscribe us for a good life" and "accept our prayers." Our prayers, just like our confessions, are focused not only on ourselves but also on those around us. This is a reminder that when we prosper, the people around us also prosper. Even more importantly, it is a reminder that we flourish and thrive based on the success of others in our community. Their accomplishments should be a cause for celebration, not jealousy.

The words of our mahzor remind us that we are all in this together. This serves as a reminder that although humanity was created from a single being, solitude is not the ideal state. We learn from this that we are inherently connected to each other. We come from one, not to celebrate one, but to emphasize that fact. Kol

Yisrael

In the modern world, the lines between the individual and the communal have become blurred. I can be out to dinner with friends or family, yet if I’m constantly checking my phone, am I truly present with them? Sitting at home on our computers, we can broadcast our latest news on Facebook and other social media platforms to old friends, but does that act truly bring us together?

The difference between the communal and the individual is sometimes not as obvious as we might think. The Hebrew terms for both can remind us of this. Yachid, meaning individual, shares the same root as yachad, meaning together. The difference between the two is slight and can easily be confused. This is also true in life.

It is easy to confuse moments and think we are part of a community, that we are "together," when in reality, we are just a room full of individuals.

What makes the season of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur so wonderful is that it offers us an abundance of opportunities to truly come together, b’yachad. The words of the machzor compel us to think about the needs of others. Our time in shul calls us to engage with others we might not otherwise be in contact with beyond our digital screens. It encourages us to catch up with old friends and genuinely be present with them. Family holiday meals, if we put our phones down, become moments of genuine connection. We think about how we want to start our year and have a chance to ask questions about where we came from and where we each want to go.

Many mitzvot, such as tefillin or lighting candles, can be done individually, b’yachid However, the High Holidays push us not only to look beyond ourselves but also to live beyond ourselves. We are encouraged to live life b’yachad, together.

In the past year, I’ve had the privilege of getting to know many of you personally. I’ve been awed by the individuals who make up this community. As I write this, honoured to be entering my second year as your rabbi, I’m struck by the possibilities that the future holds. There is so much talent, love, dedication, and more in each of you, the individuals who make up Beth Torah. If we can work together in pursuit of a shared vision, we have the people, the resources, the experience, and the ability to make those dreams a reality.

Standing at the threshold of a new year, I am filled with hope and excitement. We have the potential to achieve even greater heights, and as long as we come together b’yachad, we will realize these possibilities. Let this year be one of collaboration, growth, and unity.

Together, we can accomplish remarkable things. The potential lies within each of us, and our strength lies together in each other.

On behalf of myself, Lauren, and Lillie, L'Shana Tova – Together, may we inscribe each other for a year of blessings and growth.

- Rabbi Louis J. Sachs

Cantor’s Message

Dear Congregational Family

The days of long evenings are currently upon us as I put “pen to paper” to prepare an article for the Beth Torah High Holiday Bulletin and the realization that our beautiful short summer is fleeting and the Yom Tov season is but three months away.

It has been a very interesting year of change at Beth Torah and the most gratifying one as we come out of the pandemic is the increased number of live attendees at our regular shabbat services. How wonderful that most people feel more at ease to come and daven with us and celebrate our beautiful Judaic traditions as well as enjoy the social component of being with our re-emerging kehillah. There have been many outreach programs to attract new faces to our vision and it has been a pleasure to meet many of you as well as celebrate a healthy number of bnei mitzvot and baby namings in our beautiful sanctuary.

The question I have wrestled with since I began my tenure as Cantor of the shul is defining synagogue melodies that are familiar to our attendees and sing them so they can feel a spiritual connection to what might have been a part of the shul tradition. I cannot say it has been an easy answer but we are endeavoring to move forward and respect the old as well as introduce new music that might be attractive to a different younger generation.

In preliminary discussions with Rabbi Sachs, we have talked about certain volunteers singing some solos to augment the service over the High Holy Days as apparently has been the case in the past. We have reached out to a few individuals and hopefully their efforts will be well received by our shul. In addition, we are planning an evening before yomtov where my wonderful accompanist Reuven Grajner will be joining us as we present a selection of high holiday melodies that people can learn and enjoy. Some will be recognizable and some may not but we hope the evening will be educational and will allow the attendees to enjoy some selections that will enhance the services during the Days of Awe.

We recently enjoyed a very nice Kabbalat shabbat program at Earl Bales Park with Jared Gershon and his guitar enhanced the tunes we enjoyed before bringing in Shabbat in the late afternoon. It was lovely to see all the young families as well as “young at heart folks” and we hope that the innovative idea will catch on and more of the same can be organized.

My partner Sharon has been an active part of our community and I want to publicly thank her for going out of her way to welcoming as many new faces as possible. She also prepares many shabbat messages and endeavors to include our health challenged family members and friends on the mi sheberach list. A true woman of valor who cares so much for her fellow humans.

On behalf of both of us we extend Shana Tova Greetings for all the Beth Torah Family especially the Synagogue Executive and Board and if there is anything we can do for you, feel free to reach out and connect.

As we close this article, a huge thank you to all the team at Beth Torah who work so hard behind the scenes to ensure that the shul keeps “ticking over” – their efforts are greatly appreciated.

Be Shalom

Cantor David Edwards

President’s Message

As we approach the Yamim Noraim (Days of Awe), it is the time as Jews where we blend joy and solemnity, feasting and fasting, repentance and renewal, prayers and introspection.

Focusing on introspection, while I have been president for almost eight months, in some ways it seems much longer. At the same time, it feels like we – the change from the individual to the collective is intentional –are just getting started. A lot has occurred in the year 5783 that we hope to continue with and expand in this new year of 5784. In the past year, we have sought your advice and direction through conversation and a survey so that we can understand your needs and wants and how the Shul can better serve them. We have a very diverse range of congregants, with different needs and wants, that we wish to fulfill to the best we can, all within the sense of community that is Beth Torah.

As part of this process, we have renewed our committees, which include Chesed, Ritual, Education, Fundraising, Membership, Cemetery, Audit and Finance, Building and Infrastructure, and Nominations. We want your involvement in the life of the Shul, and what it has to offer, both as an attendee and as a participant. With the leadership of Rabbi Sachs, we need to serve the current generation and prepare for the next generation, by being vibrant, relevant and, of course, respecting tradition—l’dor vador. If you feel you have something to add or just want to be involved in some way, please reach out to us. There is room for all of you and your contribution is needed and valued.

We are committed to expanding our membership, including through the “Refer a Friend” program. We are very pleased that many of you have engaged in referrals, and we hope that many of these people, who will be here for the first time for these High Holidays, will become full members in due course. We are also pleased to see back those of you who deferred your membership because of the pandemic. Welcome.

In the more than 17 years that my family have been members of Beth Torah, what we have admired and enjoyed the most is the strong sense of community that the synagogue has offered us. Many friendships, new and old, have flourished for us through the years. We believe that this is not limited to us. The message to the Jewish community in Toronto is that Beth Torah is a welcoming and caring congregation.

It takes a lot of work and effort to get ready for the High Holidays. I want to take this opportunity to thank the clergy, Rabbi Sachs and Cantor Edwards, our staff, and all the volunteers who help to bring these holidays together. There is so much that goes in pulling this “extravaganza” off. When the opportunity arises, please thank them.

To you and your families, Shana Tova U’metuka

Stanley Freedman

High Holiday Schedule

EREV ROSH HASHANAH

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

5:45 PM Mincha and Maariv services

7:10 PM Candle lighting

ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

8:00 AM Pesukei & Pastries (Tent)

8:30 AM Morning service (Sanctuary)

10:00 AM: Family Service (Basement)

10:45 AM: Kid’s Programming (Basement)

8:10 PM Candle lighting

ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

8:00 AM Pesukei & Pastries (Tent)

8:30 AM Morning service (Sanctuary)

10:00 AM: Family Service (Basement)

10:45 AM: Kid’s Programming (Basement)

4:00 PM Tashlich (TBA)

8:07 PM Havdalah

FAST OF GEDALIAH

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

5:28 AM Fast begins

7:52 PM Fast ends

EREV SHABBAT SHUVAH

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

6:57 PM Candle lighting

SHABBAT SHUVAH

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

9:30 AM Morning service

7:56 PM Havdalah

EREV YOM KIPPUR

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

7:00 PM Kol Nidre

6:54 PM Candle Lighting

YOM KIPPUR • MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

8:15 AM Morning service

10:00 AM: Family Service (Basement)

11:00 AM Yizkor

10:45 AM: Kid’s Programming (Basement)

5:30 PM Mincha service

6:15 PM Ne’ila service

7:52 PM Havdalah & Fast ends

EREV SUKKOT

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

5:00 Family Sukkot Dinner & Program

6:30 PM Mincha and Maariv services

7:15 PM Community Sukkot Dinner

6:44 PM Candle lighting

SUKKOT I

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

8:45 AM Pre-Shul Kiddush in the Sukkah

9:00 AM Morning service

7:43 PM Candle lighting

SUKKOT II

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1

8:45 AM Pre-Shul Kiddush in the Sukkah

9:00 AM Morning service

7:41 PM Havdalah

SUKKOT VII (HOSHANA RABA) & EREV

SHEMINI ATZERET: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6

6:32 PM Candle lighting

SHEMINI ATZERET & EREV SIMCHAT TORAH

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

9:15 AM Morning service including Yizkor

5:30 Tots Torah Celebration

6:00 PM Simchat Torah Service and Celebration

7:31 PM Candle lighting

SIMCHAT TORAH

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8

9:15 AM Morning service

7:29 PM Havdalah

High Holy Day

Glossary

Compiled By Rabbi Michael Feshbach

CHAG SAMEACH: Hebrew for "happy holiday." The Yiddish equivalent is "Gut Yuntif."

GAMAR CHATIMAH TOVAH: "May you be sealed (in the Book of Life) for (a) good (year)."

KOL NIDRE: The words literally mean "all of my vows." These are the first two words of the famous prayer sung on Erev (the evening of) Yom Kippur. They refer to those promises we have (or will) be unable to keep despite our best efforts.

L'SHANAH TOVAH TIKATEIVU: "May you be written (in the Book of Life) for a good year."

MACHZOR: The High Holy Day prayerbook (as distinct from the Siddur, the Shabbat and daily prayerbook).

R OSH HASHANAH: The "head of the year," in other words, the Jewish New Year.

SEFER CHAYIM: The Book of Life. All of us hope that the book in which our names are written is the Book of Life.

SELICHOT: The word "Selicha" means "forgiveness," "Selichot" is simply the plural. It is a reference to the prayers for forgiveness we say during this season, and the special service of penitence held at midnight on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah.

SHOFAR: The ram's horn, blown by Jews on Rosh Hashanah to shake the soul and stir awareness of the special nature of these holy days.

TASHLICH: The Hebrew word means, "to send, to cast out." This is the special ceremony on Rosh Hashanah afternoon in which Jews symbolically cast their sins (in the form of breadcrumbs) into a body of flowing water.

TESHUVAH: The Hebrew word for "repentance," which literally means "turning" -- away from sin, towards the good. It is the central goal of these days.

YAMIM NOR'AIM: Days of Awe. The Hebrew name for the High Holy Days.

YIZKOR: "Remembrance." It is the name of the Memorial Service on Yom Kippur, and a prayer service in which we specify those whom we are remembering.

YOM KIPPUR: The "Day of Atonement."

Rosh Hashanah Questions

Summer’s over, the leaves are falling, Soon we’ll hear the shofar calling; Embrace it as a wake-up call, A solemn moment for one and all; A time to reflect on where we’ve been, What we’ve learned and what we’ve seen, A time to reflect on the future, too— Is there something different that we can do? A time to assess our attitude-Have we shown enough gratitude?

Do we have our priorities right? When to back down and when to fight? Can we be kinder, more helpful and caring, Be less complacent, and be more daring? Be more loving to family and friends?

Let go of our pride and make amends? Know when to follow and when to lead? And lend a hand to those in need? So many questions! But don’t fall apart— You’ll find the answers right there in your heart. As the shofar sounds, just look within At Rosh Hashanah, when the new year begins.

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Take the time to fast and pray;

Only you know what you feel --

ow’s the time to keep it real;

nd the day with joy and zeal.

SHARRON ELKOUBY 5784/2023

SHARRON ELKOUBY 5784/2023

Bubby K's Boozy Honey Cake

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• ½ teaspoon ground cloves

• ½ teaspoon ground allspice

• 1 cup vegetable oil

• 1 cup honey

• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar

• ½ cup brown sugar

• 3 eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup warm coffee or strong tea

• ½ cup fresh orange juice

• ¼ cup rye or whisky

• ½ cup slivered or sliced almonds (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch angel food cake pan or bundt cake pan. For tube and angel food pans, line the bottom with lightly greased parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Make a well in the center and add the oil, honey, sugars, eggs, vanilla, coffee, orange juice, and rye or whisky.

3. Using a strong wire whisk or an electric mixer on slow speed, combine the ingredients well to make a thick batter, making sure that nothing is stuck to the bottom of the bowl.

4. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan(s) and sprinkle the top of the cake(s) evenly with the almonds. Place the cake pan(s) on 2 baking sheets stacked together and bake until the cake springs back when you touch it gently in the center. Bake cake for 60 to 70 minutes.This is a liquidy batter and, depending on your oven, it may need extra time. Cake should spring back when gently pressed.

5. Let the cake stand for 15 minutes before removing it from the pan. Then invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

6. Eat with caution :)

Parmesan Crusted Halibut

GAIL FENWICK

INGREDIENTS:

• ¼ cup coconut flakes

• 2 tbsp Balkan-style plain yogurt

• ½ tsp Dijon mustard

• 4 green onions (green parts only)

minced

• 1 cup Panko bread crumbs

DIRECTIONS:

1. Stir together yogurt, mustard and onions.

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 3 tbsp butter, melted

• 4 skinless halibut fillets or cod fillets (1-½ lb total)

• 1 pinch salt

• 1 pinch pepper

2. In a separate bowl, stir together bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and butter.

3. Set bowls aside.

4. On parchment paper-lined baking sheet, pat fish dry with paper towel.

5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread green onion mixture evenly over fish. Lightly press bread crumb mixture over top.

6. Bake in top third of 425F oven until crust is golden and fish flakes easily when tested, 10 to 12 minutes.

Arla's Pickled Brisket

LISA PINKUS

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 lbs pickled brisket

GLAZE:

• ¼ cup ketchup

• ¼ cup white vinegar

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 2 tbsp apricot jam

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place brisket in a pot and cover with cold water.

2. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

3. Once it boils, pour the water out and bring to a boil again. Cover and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours.

4. Cool in pot for 1 hour.

5. Preheat oven to 300F or 250F convection (preferred).

6. Remove brisket from pot and place in a roasting pan with ¼ cup of water in bottom of pan.

7. Combine glaze ingredients in a saucepan and boil until combined.

8. Pour glaze over brisket, and cook in oven, covered, for 30 minutes.

9. Slice and serve.

Sweet Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 lbs chicken thighs - (skinless, boneless)

• ⅓ cup soy sauce

• 2 tbsp honey/sweet and sour sauce

• 6 cloves of garlic - (minced)

• ½ tbsp toasted sesame oil/vegetable oil

• ½ tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp fresh lime/lemon juice

• ½ tsp black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. Whisk together all ingredients, except the chicken, in a medium sized bowl. Add in the chicken, cover and marinate overnight.

2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

3. Place chicken in a baking dish, and roast, uncovered, for about 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Baste with pan juices every 10 minutes.

4. Turn oven up to broil, and cook for 5 minutes more to get a nice browning crust on the chicken.

Simple Pleasures for the New Year

SHARRON ELKOUBY 5784/2023

Let’s gather friends and family around, And hear children’s laughter – the sweetest sound; Let’s savour crisp apples with golden honey, A simple pleasure that’s better than money; And as we recite the blessing for bread

We contemplate the new year ahead: May it be filled with good health and love, Abundant blessings from the One Above; At school and work we’ll try our best, But let’s remember to also rest, And take a few moments in each busy day

To connect with others who come our way; Let’s take a break from our tweets and tiktok And take someone’s hand, to go for a walk; Let’s listen to music, sing a song or read--The simple pleasures are all we need.

SHANA TOVAH!

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Condolences

We offer our sincerest condolences to the families of these members we lost the past year. May you know no more sorrow.

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FRED FLEISHMAN

SALLY GALLINGER

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High Holiday Fun

Shofar Craft (Via Discount School Supplies)

Step 1

Extend a long craft roll by using 12" x 18" construction paper to make a cone at the end. Tape the construction paper cone to the end of the roll.

Step 2

Decorate the horn with washing tape, jewels and paint as desired.

Step 3

Tape a strip of yarn from one end of the horn to the other for a carrying strap. For a sturdier strap, you may wish to use staples.

Pomegranate Soda (Warning: Messy!)

Step 1

Cut open a pomegranate and scoop out all the seeds into a plate or bowl. We recommend you wear plastic gloves for this.

Step 2

Fill a pitcher with soda water, 7-Up, or another kind of favourite pop, and pour in your pomegranate seeds Stir the contents of the glass together until the liquid is clearly dyed and the seeds from the pomegranate have settled on the bottom.

Step 3

Pour yourself a glass of a delicious holiday treat and enjoy!

Apple Prints (Via ReformJudaism.net)

Step 1

Cut an apple in half length-wise. You can put a fork in the apple to make it easier to use as a stamp

Step 2

Dip the apple in red paint and then stamp it all over your construction paper.

Step 3

Display for Friends and Family!

Services start at 6:30 PM followed by a Community Meal. You must register in advance for dinner. Space is limited.

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There was programming for everyone in 5783. Here's to a 5784 with even more at Beth Torah!

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Wishing peace, health, and happiness to all our relatives, friends, and the Beth Torah family. May you be inscribed for a good year. Shanna Tova!

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Shana Tova, we wish you a sweet and healthy new year.

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Best wishes for a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year.

Shana Tova!

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Wishing Beth Torah Congregation, Family, and Friends a Shana Tova U'Metuka.

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Wishing our family, friends and the entire Beth Torah Community a Shana Tova U'Metuka.

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Wishing all our Family, Friends, and Beth Torah Congregants a Healthy, Happy, and Peaceful New Year.

Shana Tova!

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We wish our family, neighbours and friends a happy, healthy, prosperous and peaceful New Year! Shana Tova.

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Brian Feldman

Clergy

LOUIS J. SACHS Rabbi

DAVID EDWARDS Cantor

NATHANIEL CALLEN

Ba'al Korei

Warren Ikeman

Anna Miller

Mark Tytel

Sharlene Wilder

SAMUEL FRANKEL ה"ע Cantor Emeritus

MARK KRANTZBERG Gabbai

IRVING MUELLER ה"ע Gabbai Emeritus

Executive Team

RAQUEL BLACK Executive Director

JOANNE SHINWELL

Lifecycle and Membership Coordinator

YANA KIRICHENKO Accounts Manager

GARRETT RYAN Programs and Communications

LENA PALUMBO Facilities Manager

For all inquiries, please contact yourshul@bethtorah.ca