“Lunch & Learn”

(In Rabbi Perton’s Office) 12:15-1:00pm

November 18, December 2, December 16

You may have read the Bible. Now explore

and experience under the surface, beyond

your wildest imagination, what valuable

treasures the Torah has to discover.

Reservation required so lunch can be ordered

$8 per person

514-489-8411

The Jewish Home Series

with Rabbi Perton

What are some of the basic laws and customs for

the Jewish Home?

Beginners and advanced alike.

November 19, 26 - Shabbat in the Home

January 7, 14 - Family Purity/Taharat

Mishpacha

All classes will be at 7:30pm

Stories Singing

Parshah Shabbat Treats

TOT Shabbat – With Rabbi Perton

for our youngest friends

(Newborn – 6 yrs. old).

Parents need to accompany.

Shabbat Morning 11:00 AM

December 6, January 17

November 8th– 14th 2014 • 15– 21 Cheshvan 5775 • Shabbat Vayera

Rabbi Boruch Perton rabbiperton@bethzion.com 438-930-4174 Rabbi Emeritus Sidney Shoham Chazan Sheni Yitzchok Rosenberg President Ricky Steinberg Beth Zion Congregation 5740 Hudson Ave H4W 2K5 514-489-8411 514-489-3151 (fax) www.bethzion.com

~ Friday, November 7th Candle Lighting: 4:15 pm

Mincha and Kabbalat

Shabbat 4:20 pm

Earliest Shema

Fri. night 5:20pm ———————————————-——

Latest Shema Shabbat

morning 9:11am

ב״הב״הב״הב״ה

THIS SHABBAT BULLETIN IS SPONSORED BY

BRIAN, YOEL AND URI HOFMAN

IN HONOUR OF THE YAHRTZEIT OF

THEIR GRANDMOTHER,

ANNE BRANDT Z"L

WE EXPRESS CONDOLENCES TO:

Norma Eisenstat and family on the loss of her brother-in-law

Ben Eisenstat Z”L

Kiddush is being sponsored by

Gloria Stermer and Alain

Murad in honour of their son

Liam Murad’s Bar Mitzvah.

Mazal Tov to the Stermer and

Murad families

WE EXPRESS CONDOLENCES TO:

Jack Linder and family on the loss of his wife

Lillian Linder Z”L

Shloshim for

David Amsel, David Eliyahu ben

Zecharya Areyah Z"L

At Beth Zion Synagogue

in the boardroom.

Sunday, November 16,

23rd Cheshvan @ 7:00 PM.

Speakers to be announced.

Refreshments following.

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8:45am

Shacharit Sermon

Rabbi Perton

9:00am Rinat Yisrael

Shacharit in the Boardroom

9:30am

Youth Minyan in the Library

7:15am

Yechiel Glustein Daf Yomi

8:00am Shacharit

8:45am Shacharit

6:15am

Shacharit

Yechiel Glustein Daf Yomi

8:00am Shacharit

6:25am

Shacharit

Yechiel Glustein Daf Yomi

8:00am Shacharit

6:25am

Shacharit

Yechiel Glustein Daf Yomi

Reuben Rosen Minyanairres

Breakfast Sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Don Cherry

8:00am

Shacharit

6:15am

Shacharit

Yechiel Glustein Daf Yomi

8:00am Shacharit

6:25am

Shacharit

Yechiel Glustein Daf Yomi

8:00am Shacharit

3:15pm Yechiel Glustein

Daf Yomi

3:45pm Hilchot Tefila

with Rabbi Michael Wolff

4:15pm Mincha

Seudah Shlishit

5:09pm Ma’ariv

5:19pm Shabbat ends

4:15pm Mincha/Ma’ariv

4:15pm Mincha/Ma’ariv

7:20pm Bridge

8:00pm

Gmara Shabbat Shiur

4:15pm Mincha/Ma’ariv

4:15pm Mincha/ Ma’ariv

7:30pm

The Power of Prayer

8:00pm Shiur

Rabbi Gimple Aruch

HaShulchan

4:15pm Mincha/Ma’ariv

4:07pm Candle Lighting

4:10pm Mincha/ Kabbalat Shabbat

This day is sponsored by: Paula and

Morris Trefler In honour of their anniversary

Following the visit by the three men to Abraham to herald the news of the birth of a child, the Torah tells us that the “two men arrived in Sodom” (Genesis 19:1). The Alshech asks the following ques-tions: 1) Why were the same people called anashim, men, when they came to Abraham, whereas here they are referred to as malachim, angels? If they changed appearance, how could they EAT at Lot’s home? 2) Lot’s courage in even inviting them via a detour is remarkable. He must have been aware that he risked his life! 3) Why did Lot suggest that they wash AFTER an overnight stay, instead of before, as Abraham had done? God offered Lot a chance to save his life by performing the mitzvah of hospitality. He realized that if the angels would appear human, Lot would be too scared to offer them shelter. Therefore, they appeared as angels, visible only to Lot, not to his companions. For that reason, the Torah stresses LOT SAW, i.e. no one else saw. Beresihit Rabbah 45 stated that Abraham’s entire household had been famil-iar with the appearance of angels, Hagar included. Lot debated with himself saying that if he spoke to them publicly, everyone would notice that he was communicating with SOMEONE, and he would arouse suspicion. Therefore, he arose, and ran toward them far enough so that his words could not be over-heard. Then he bowed down and invited them in. He implored them saying hineh, here I am, aware that you are spiritual beings, but to enable me to entertain you, please assume human form. Lot states soo-roo na, please depart from your customary guise. In the morning, you may wash and assume your nor-mal guise and look like spiritual beings, all of this, so that the people of Sodom will not know that I have performed a deed of loving-kindness. In connection to the ‘guests’, why did the Sodomites surround Lot’s house instead of entering it immediately? Why did they want LOT HIMSELF to bring his guests outside? The Sodomites HEARD voices inside Lot’s house, but did not see anyone except Lot. The door was still open, since we read only later (v.7) that Lot closed the door behind him. Since Lot had kept the door open, there was no need for an attempt to break in. They did not expect any opposition to their request to meet the owners of these voices. They reason they asked ayah ha-anashim, where are the people, reflected their amaze-ment that they could not see the men. They indicated that Lot had nothing to fear, since these men have come to you, i.e. from their own accord, you have obviously NOT invited them. This alone would have been a breach of a city ordinance. The angels tell Lot that they must get ready to depart as, “we are about to destroy this place” (v.13). The Or Hachayyim explains that although one of the angels had been entrusted with the task of destroying, the angels used the plural seeing that they were both together. Otherwise, the other angel would have appeared as if he was only an assistant. Possibly, whenever the Torah speaks of the avenging angel Gabriel, it is understood that the reference is not only to him personally, but includes his army. Alternatively, since Gabriel was not free to act until the angel Raphael had secured Lot’s escape, their activities were dependent on one another. Prepared by Devorah Abenhaim

VAYERAVAYERAVAYERAVAYERA November 8, 2014 • 15 Cheshvan 5775

HERTZ p.63 Haftarah p.76~ Stone p.78 Haftarah p. 1134