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Reaching out to Congregants and making them feel comfortable when they come to services is one of the most important elements in building warm relationships with our members. Ushering can be fun and you may even develop new friendships. Volunteer to be part
of our Ushering Team. You can make a difference! Please call 416.635.5340.
Senior RabbiAdam CutlerRabbiDavid C. SeedCantorAlex SteinChazzan SheniBen Sharpe
ברוכים הבאים Welcome to our Congregation
37 Southbourne Avenue • Toronto, Ontario • M3H 1A4 416.635.5340 • www.adathisrael.com • [email protected]
PresidentMarilyn Sherman
Executive DirectorPhil David
Rabbi EmeritusErwin SchildCantor Emeritus
A. Eliezer Kirshblum
We invite you to pray with us...
שבת שלוםShabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shacharit ..........................9:00 a.m.
Rabbi's Torah Study - Boardroom ..........9:45 a.m.
Play & Pray - School Wing ............ 10:00 a.m.
Jr. Congregation - Library (gr. 1-6) ......... 10:30 a.m.
Minchah/Seudah Shlisheet/Ma'ariv .............4:45 p.m.
Havdallah ......................................5:57 p.m.
Sunday, January 20th
Shacharit ........................... 8:00 & 9:00 a.m.
Minchah/Ma'ariv ........................... 5:00 p.m.
Mon., January 21st - Tu B'Shevat
Shacharit ........................... 7:00 & 7:45 a.m.
Minchah/Ma'ariv ........................... 5:00 p.m.
Tues., January 22nd - Thurs., January 24th
Shacharit ........................... 7:00 & 7:45 a.m.
Minchah/Ma'ariv ........................... 5:00 p.m.
Friday, January 25th
Shacharit ........................... 7:00 & 7:45 a.m.
Candlelighting ........................... 5:00 p.m.
Minchah/Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma'ariv ......... 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 26th
Shabbat Shacharit ..........................9:00 a.m.The Congregational Kiddush will take place in the Alex Tobias Hall.
13 Shevat, 5779 • January 19th, 2019
Thank You, תודה רבה to:
Susan, Elliott and Maury Rubin for sponsoring the Shabbat Bulletin in honour of Bruce's Special Birthday.
The Shapero Family for sponsoring the Flowers on the Bimah and the Congregational Kiddush in honour of Samantha Shapero's Bat Mitzvah.
Services conducted by Cantor Alex tein and the Adath Israel Congregation Choir
Cantor Stein will provide the Sermon in song. A Tu B'Shevat themed kiddush will follow.
SHABBAT SHIRA PARASHAT BESHALACHTorah Reading: Exodus 13:17 - 17:16 Etz Hayim: Page 399 Haftarah Reading: Judges 4:4 - 5:31 Etz Hayim: Page 423
We extend a hearty מזל טוב to:
Bat Mitzvah, Samantha Shapero and her parents Melissa & Richard Shapero.
Guests of the Shapero family are invited to the join the Congregational Kiddush following services.
Shabbat Shira service is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Arnold Noyek ז”ל
THIS WEEK & ONGOINGADULT STUDY All welcome. Refreshments served. No prior experience required Torah Study Saturdays at 9:45 a.m. January 19th with Rabbi SeedRabbi Hecht at 9:30 a.m. in the Library. Hana Werner - Torah for Today Sessions: Sundays, January 27th to April 14th at 10:30 a.m. in the Boardroom
UPCOMING EVENTS
Golden Hands - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Study - Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. January 22nd - Jory Vernon, Educator January 29th - Jacob Steinberg, The Untold Story of Prisoner of War Chinese Lost Army February 5th - Rabbi Adam Cutler
CLUB L'CHAYIM Cards & Games Wednesdays, 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. $2. Bridge, Mah Jong and Rummikub & more. Pastry & coffee. Open to community.
B'NAI MITZVAH CLUB (BMC) To prepare children in grades 5-7 for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah in a fun and engaging way. Facilitated by Dr. Jack Lipinsky (PhD, MA, BEd, BA, OCT). Monthly programs until June, dinner included. Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. $360 per student. January 23rd: Students only. Register at www.adathisrael.com
RABBI SEED: JEWS AND OUR NEIGHBOURS - WHO LIVES NEXT DOOR?Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. No charge, all welcome. The development of relationships between Jews and non-Jews. Meet with key leaders of our faiths. January 22nd: Ahmet Tamirci, Executive Director, Intercultural Dialogue Institute. January 29th: Sister Lucy Thorson, a member of the Sisters of Sion, a Catholic order that is devoted to interfaith dialogue between Christians and Jews. February 5th: Barbara Boraks, Executive Director of the Christian Jewish Dialogue of Toronto, one of the oldest interfaith organizations in the GTA.
BEREAVEMENT GROUP A meeting place to walk through your grief with support on the first Sunday of every month February 3rd - June 7th, 2019 Facilitated by Bonita Greenbaum. 10:30 a.m. Refreshments. Call 416.635.5340 to reserve.
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RABBI CUTLER: JEWS AND FOODWednesdays at 7:30 p.m., January 23rd: Introduction, In The Beginning, Developing a Conceptual Framework February 6th: The Abominable Pig, February 20th: Second Temple and Early Rabbinic Judaism IFebruary 27th: Early Rabbinic Judaism II and The Rabbinic Period, March 13th: Purim March 27th: Spiritualizing the PracticeApril 3rd: Cookbooks, April 10th: Pesach , May 1st: Chinese (and Other People’s) FoodMay 15th: Israeli Identity I, May 22nd: Israeli Identity II, June 5th: Israeli Identity III June 12th: American Delis and Food Ethics Food will be served.Cost: Full Course - $125 Members $150 GuestsPer Session - $15 Members $20 Guests Register at www.adathisrael.comJews and food is proudly sponsored by generous Adath Israel members
BROTHERHOOD: WORLD WIDE WRAP Sunday, February 3rd One Minyan at 8:30 a.m. Rabbi Cutler will deliver a program during services. A Brotherhood sponsored breakfast will follow, during which we will hold the Brotherhood Annual General Meeting.
20s - 30s: CHOCOLATE MAKING WORKSHOPSunday, February 10th 4:30 p.m. at Adath Israel. Make your own chocolate and take home a bag full of nut-free and kosher treats. Questions? Email [email protected] $16/person by February 1st, $20/person after Feb 1st. Early bird special for two $30 by February 1st. Register at www.adathisrael.com
CANADIAN MAGEN DAVID ADOM THE FIRST SEVEN MINUTESCommunity Emergency Medical Response Training Thursday, February 7th 7:30 p.m. at Adath Israel. An educational seminar with hands-on demonstrations on community preparedness and response training for mass casualty incidents and disaster events. All welcome, no charge.
CLUB L'CHAYIM MEDICAL MARIJUANA SEMINARTuesday, May 7th 7:00 p.m. at Adath Israel. With Dr. David Conn and Dr. Marni Brooks. Cost $15, refreshments will be served. Registration info to follow.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
PEACE OF MIND CANADA: HOST ELITE ISRAELI SOLDIERS FOR ONE WEEKAdath Israel has partnered with Peace of Mind Canada in a new initiative for our shul, generously sponsored by the Ben and Sylvia Marks ז”ל Charitable Foundation.POM brings units of released IDF elite combat soldiers to Canada for one week of intensive group therapy and bonding with the Jewish community. Participants engage in therapeutic sessions, and receive individualized therapy upon their return home.We are encouraging members of our shul to invite 2 soldiers into their homes between March 31st - April 7th, 2019.On April 5th we will invite host families along with the entire congregation to join our POM soldiers for Shabbat dinner followed by services the next morning. More information will be shared in the new year so you can register. Contact [email protected] for more information about sponsorships.** Host Family info night February 21st 8:00 p.m. at Adath Israel. RSVP to [email protected]
MEET YOUR NEIGHBOUR A project of the Intercultural Dialogue Institute and Local Synagogues Share your Shabbat dinner with non-Jewish guests who want to learn about Jewish traditions. Dinners to be held on February 22nd Visit meetyourneighbour.ca to learn more about hosting, Registration deadline: Feb. 10th
SCENE AROUND THE SHUL
FLASHBACK - TORAH PROJECT CONCERT
DINOSAUR ICE CREAM PARTY AND HAVDALAH FOR FAMILIES WITH VERY YOUNG CHILDRENSay goodbye to Shabbat with a special Havdallah Saturday, February 9th at 5:45 p.m. Dinosaur-themed Havdalah, ice cream sundaes, story time, craft, prizes and light kids’ dinner. Children 6 and under and their families. NO CHARGE, spaces limited. Must RSVP by January 30th at www.adathisrael.com
NEW THIS SUMMER: ADATH ISRAEL MEN'S 3 PITCH SOFTBALL TEAMPlayers ages 20+ wanted. No experience required. Team must be in place by April 1st. Contact Bruce Rubin at [email protected]
SAVE THE DATES: EXCITING ADULT PROGRAMS COMING IN APRIL Thursday, April 4th at 7:30 p.m. Neil Lazarus, International expert in middle east politics and diplomacy, who has trained Israeli diplomats and spokespeople. General Admission: $15. $20 at the door. Refreshments served after the Presentation. Register at www.adathisrael.com Tuesday, April 30th at 7:30 p.m. Bret Stephens, Pulitzer Prize Winner, New York Times Journalist, Editor and Political Commentator Patron Ticket: $75 per person, Reserved seat plus Reserved Pre-Talk Meet and Greet. General Admission: $15. $20 at the door if available. Refreshments served after the Presentation. Register at www.adathisrael.com The Anne and Joseph Bogoroch Memorial Lecture Series.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS Available to children of our members studying or touring in Israel, attending a recognized Jewish camp, joining the March of the Living or taking other approved courses. Deadline: January 31stwww.adathisrael.com or [email protected]
THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF RABBI ERWIN SCHILD’S ESCAPE FROM GERMANYSunday, January 27th 4:30 p.m. at Adath Israel Rabbi Erwin Schild will share via Skype reflections on 80 years since his liberation. Everyone Welcome (mincha to follow).
CAMP RAMAH INFO SESSIONJoin us to hear all of our exciting plans forKayitz 2019! Tuesday, February 19th 6:00 p.m.at the Dzaldov - Rosenberg Home, ThornhillMeet the new Camp Director, Rabbi Jordan Bendat-Appell. All current and prospective families welcome! RSVP Bit.ly/ramahinfosession Questions? Contact [email protected].
SHTISELWednesday, January 30th 7:30 p.m. at Adath Israel. Come out and watch this engaging Israeli television drama at Adath Israel with our Shinshinim Noa and Nitai. Israeli style snacks and refreshments will be served. FREE of charge, bring your friends.
This week we commemorate the yahrzeits of the following people
13 SHEVAT - 19 SHEVAT, 5779
Thank You, Todah Rabbah to our Breakfast sponsors for January 19th - January 25th: Sharon Cass Toole & Judy Cass, Mike & Jean Akerman, Ellen Finkelman & Josh and Shayna Finkelman, Cliff & Bonnie Posel
Saturday, January 19th – 13 ShevatMitchell Bergstein, son of Jetta & Bunny BergsteinKelly Hershenhorn, husband of Zelda Hershenhorn,
father of Barbara Hershenhorn, Steven Hershenhorn & Hartley Hershenhorn
Harry Kaplan, father of Mervyn Kaplan Lila Kirsh, mother of Este Hughes Bernard Moses, father of Rhonda Reich Saul Shafer, father of Joel Shafer Sunday, January 20th – 14 ShevatJoseph Berezin, husband of Shirley BerezinJack Cole, brother of Joe Cole Brenda Dolman, sister of Pearl Weinberg Israel Epstein, father of Pearl RaiderBenny Fishman, brother of Jessie Silver Tova Hubert, mother of Andrew Hubert David Kaplansky, brother of Zipora Grosser Leslie Lakatos, father of Judit Gladman Stella Preskow, mother of Leonard Preskow Ralph Sinukoff, husband of Ray Sinukoff Victor Stone, father of Brian Stone Ruth Tenser, mother of Victoria Williams Lea Wachsberg, mother of Louis Wachsberg Monday, January 21st – 15 ShevatBernard Budovitch, father of Marvin Budd Harry Groman, father of Jean Akerman Fanny Gudofsky, mother of Irwin Gudofsky Bert Lev, father of Phillip Lev Julia Markowitz, sister of Betty Wolfman,
mother of Alan Markowitz Jimmy Ross, father of Howard RossSamuel Rothman, father of Arthur Rothman Joel Snider, father of Ruth AbramsMichael Steckler, father of Marilyn Rothman Joseph Wasserman, father of Ida Pludwinski Louis Wernick, father of Ruth Adams Minnie Zarnett, mother of Thelma Fisher Tuesday, January 22nd – 16 ShevatTewfik Azan, husband of Mervis Azan, father of
Moira Azan & Melonie AzanHarvey Davidson, brother of Murray Davidson Saul Ellis, husband of Ruth Ellis, father of
Maureen Stone & Deborah Kurtin Michael Finkelman, late husband of
Ellen Finkelman, father of Shayna FinkelmanAnne Fromstein, sister of Jennie Burke, mother of
Elliot Fromstein
Mike Haberman, father of Zena ApplebaumTilllie Kay, sister of Ruth Zener Edythe Korn, mother of Rabbi Sheldon Korn Sol Mainster, father of Carla Koskie David Melman, father of Neil Melman Klara Shigris, mother of Joshua Shigris Jennie Snider, mother of Ruth AbramsAnnie Steinman, mother of Sarah RovetCoby Sucher, father of Yael GinslerTed Swimmer, father of Sharon Gaines Frieda Szainwald, mother of Susan Szainwald Wednesday, January 23rd – 17 ShevatSari Greenberg, mother of Marilyn Ceresne Mac Latner, father of Roanne Latner Reuben Lerner, husband of Sandra LernerJacob Posel, father of Cliff Posel Milton Sheffe, father of Judi Morris Charlotte Wilson, friend of David Jonas Thursday, January 24th – 18 ShevatElizabeth Adorjan, mother of Judy Gisser Shalom Beer, brother of Blanche Wexler Lily Glickman, sister of Shirley Weingarten Alec Grevler, father of Melvyn Grevler Hyman Martin, father of Carolyn Robins Chaskel Salomon, father of Reny Friedman Bernard Smith, brother of Stanley SmithEthel Witkin, mother of Miriam Herman Ida Wolinsky, mother of Stephen Wolinsky Isadore Zener, husband of Ruth Zener,
father of Sheldon ZenerFriday, January 25th – 19 ShevatPeter Baron, father of David Baron Jack Geller, father of Errol Geller Betty Goldblatt, mother of Marvin Goldblatt Moshe Hochglik, father of Mordechay Orgil Joseph Leinwol, father of Judith Noyek Bertha Lewis, mother of Mitzi Blackman Ruth Martin, mother of Carolyn Robins Shirley Miller, mother of Barbara Farber
& Jeffrey Miller Shirley Pearson, mother of Gail Grossman Fred Reisman, father of Howard Reisman David Roth, father of Eleanor ZaltzRachel Sliwinsky, mother of Albert Sliwin Marvin Steinhardt, husband of Sheila Steinhardt
We Remember: Senior Rabbi Steven Saltzman ז”ל, Sexton Emeritus Alex Koenigsberg ז”ל
PARASHAT BESHALACH17. God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although it was nearer The Hebrew word translated here as "although" (ki) has several different meanings. The commentators differ in their understanding of the word and of God's purpose in leading Israel by a longer, less direct route. Some see it as an act of kindness and consideration on God's part. One commentator translates ki karov hu as "because God was near to them" and loved them and, therefore, did not want to risk having some of them killed in a battle with the Philistines (Minhah B'lulah). Others give it a psychological interpretation. Thus Rashi: God did not lead Israel through Philistine territory precisely because it was close, and it would have been too tempting to become discouraged and return to Egypt. Rambam: Although the way through the Philistine territory was more direct, God was afraid that the people would be discouraged if they had to fight their way through. Taken from Etz Hayim Torah and Commentary
