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FEBRUARY 15, 2020 FEBRUARY 15, 2020 FEBRUARY 15, 2020 FEBRUARY 15, 2020 ---- 20 SHEVAT 578020 SHEVAT 578020 SHEVAT 578020 SHEVAT 5780
PARSHAT YITROPARSHAT YITROPARSHAT YITROPARSHAT YITRO
TODAH RABAH to the sponsors:TODAH RABAH to the sponsors:TODAH RABAH to the sponsors:TODAH RABAH to the sponsors:
CONGREGATIONAL KIDDUSH:CONGREGATIONAL KIDDUSH:CONGREGATIONAL KIDDUSH:CONGREGATIONAL KIDDUSH:
Josh & Ashira Prizant in honour of the birth and naming of their daughter
Cli( & Katy Korman in honour of their 40th wedding anniversary and in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Katy’s father, Josef Jablonski z”l
Agi & Jack Mandel in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Agi’s mother, Clara Reitman z”l
Allan Herman & Lana Sinuk in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Allan’s father, David Herman z”l
DOWNSTAIRS MINYAN:DOWNSTAIRS MINYAN:DOWNSTAIRS MINYAN:DOWNSTAIRS MINYAN:
Shoshana Kagedan in honour of the birth of her grandson
Simha & Nelly Mendelsohn in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Nelly’s father, Moshe Jinich z”l
Mark Kopstick in commemoration of the yahrzeit of his mother, Frances Kopstick z”l
SEUDAH SHLISHIT:SEUDAH SHLISHIT:SEUDAH SHLISHIT:SEUDAH SHLISHIT:
Felicity & Raymond Stone in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Felicity’s mother, Enid Dick z”l
Dr. Michael & Jeri Bergman, Rabbi Sammy & Dr. Ahuva Bergman and families in commemoration of the yahrzeit of their father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather, Chaim Zev ben Alexander Zisha z"l
Shabbat, February 15Shabbat, February 15Shabbat, February 15Shabbat, February 15 7:30 am Hashkama Minyan 8:15 am Chumash-Rashi Shiur: Melech Halberstadt 9:00 am Shacharit 10:00 am Youth Programs 10:00 am Teen Minyan
5:15 pm Mincha 6:26 pm Shabbat Ends 7:15 pm Parent-Child Learning
Friday, February 14Friday, February 14Friday, February 14Friday, February 14 5:27 pm Candles 5:35 pm Mincha Friday, February 21Friday, February 21Friday, February 21Friday, February 21 5:36 pm Candles 5:45 pm Mincha
• Mazal Tov to Josh & Ashira Prizant Josh & Ashira Prizant Josh & Ashira Prizant Josh & Ashira Prizant on the birth of their daughter. Proud grandparents are Ben & Erin Gailor, Rose-Anne & Sidney Goldstein, and Harry & Linda Prizant. Excited uncles and aunts are Raviv & Ashley Gailor and cousin Sienna, Idit & Josh Lowenstein, and Shmuel & Meira Prizant.
• Mazal Tov to Shoshana KagedanShoshana KagedanShoshana KagedanShoshana Kagedan and Arie & Rina Eny on the birth of a grandson, born to Aharon & Karen Kagedan. Excited brothers are Ilan, Yonatan, and Kobi. Thrilled aunts and uncles are Lila, Avi, Talya, Ariel, and Liora.
• Mazal Tov to David & Chantal Ulmer David & Chantal Ulmer David & Chantal Ulmer David & Chantal Ulmer on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, AdleyAdleyAdleyAdley. Excited siblings are JarenJarenJarenJaren, EmanuelleEmanuelleEmanuelleEmanuelle and DorianDorianDorianDorian. Proud grandparents and great-grandparents are John & Lori Ulmer John & Lori Ulmer John & Lori Ulmer John & Lori Ulmer and Meira & Tobie Tugendhaft, Ahuva Tamari and Charlotte Reytan. Excited uncles and aunts are Seth & DaniellaSeth & DaniellaSeth & DaniellaSeth & Daniella, Ilan & Stephanie, Eitan & Nava, Raphael & Nurielle, Duvy and Brigitte, and all the cousins.
• Mazal Tov to Alan Burger Alan Burger Alan Burger Alan Burger and to Betty Charnaw Betty Charnaw Betty Charnaw Betty Charnaw on the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter, Lia Burger, daughter of Marc & Jill Burger. Ecstatic siblings are Ari and Zoe. Thrilled great-grandmother is Margaret Frolich. Excited uncles and aunts are Lorne Burger & Ashley Faust, Naomi Burger, and Adam CharnawAdam CharnawAdam CharnawAdam Charnaw, along with cousins Shael and Noa. Late grandparents are Zelick Ron Charnaw z”l and Suzanne Burger z”l.
• Mazal Tov to Cli? & Katy Korman Cli? & Katy Korman Cli? & Katy Korman Cli? & Katy Korman on their 40th wedding anniversary.
• Wednesdays, 10:00 am - Walkie Talkies Walkie Talkies Walkie Talkies Walkie Talkies at Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Call the oAce to register. • Wednesdays, 4:00 pm - Thinking TorahThinking TorahThinking TorahThinking Torah with Rabbi Shore. We will use essays by Rabbi Carmy as a springboard for conversation.
• Wednesdays, 7:30 pm - Night Seder: Ancient Texts, Modern DilemmasNight Seder: Ancient Texts, Modern DilemmasNight Seder: Ancient Texts, Modern DilemmasNight Seder: Ancient Texts, Modern Dilemmas with Rabbis Bergman and Shore. • Shabbat, February 21-22 - ScholarScholarScholarScholar----inininin----Residence Dr. Daniel RynholdResidence Dr. Daniel RynholdResidence Dr. Daniel RynholdResidence Dr. Daniel Rynhold. See flyer on page 3. • Shabbat, February 22, 10:30-11:30 am - Tot ShabbatTot ShabbatTot ShabbatTot Shabbat: Parent Participatory Tefillah Songs and Stories. See flyer on page 3. • Shabbat, March 7, 9:30 am - PPPPrrrraaaayyyy &&&& LLLLeeeeaaaarrrrnnnn with DDDDrrrr.... EEEElllllllliiiiooootttttttt MMMMaaaallllaaaammmmeeeetttt on the topic: “#Esther Too: A Feminist Look at the Megillah.”
SHAAREI SHOMAYIM UPCOMING PROGRAMS Continued on p. 4
MAZAL TOV AND OTHER MEMBERS MATTERS
• Sunday, March 1, 9:30-11:30 am - Chessed Committee & Young Professionals present - Mishloach Manot Initiative: Basket Mishloach Manot Initiative: Basket Mishloach Manot Initiative: Basket Mishloach Manot Initiative: Basket Assembly and DeliveryAssembly and DeliveryAssembly and DeliveryAssembly and Delivery. RSVP with chairpersons Francine Goldrich at [email protected] or Dalya Hakimi at [email protected].
• Monday, March 9, pre-Megillah reading - Under the Sea Kids Purim Carnival! Under the Sea Kids Purim Carnival! Under the Sea Kids Purim Carnival! Under the Sea Kids Purim Carnival! See flyer on page 3. • Tuesday, March 10, 6:00 pm - join us for a Purim Seudah Purim Seudah Purim Seudah Purim Seudah that is out of this world! See flyer on page 3. • To donate funds for Matanot LMatanot LMatanot LMatanot L’’’’EvyonimEvyonimEvyonimEvyonim, please go to shomayim.org/form/matanot. • Women interested in reading Megillat Esther Megillat Esther Megillat Esther Megillat Esther on PurimPurimPurimPurim morning, please contact Rebecca Rotenberg Nadler at [email protected].
• Do you have a child in Israel for the yearDo you have a child in Israel for the yearDo you have a child in Israel for the yearDo you have a child in Israel for the year (in the IDF, studying, etc.)? We would like to send them Mishloach ManotMishloach ManotMishloach ManotMishloach Manot on behalf of the congregation. Please forward their names, address, e-mail and phone number to [email protected].
PURIM MATTERS
Torah Reading: Torah Reading: Torah Reading: Torah Reading: Shemot 18:1 - 20:23 Hertz P. 288 Stone P. 394
Haftorah: Haftorah: Haftorah: Haftorah: Yishaiah 6:1-7:6; 9:5-6 Hertz P. 302 Stone P. 1154
SHABBAT MATTERS
Next Shabbat, February 22, we will welcome Chodesh Adar with a Special Edition of Shabbat Special Edition of Shabbat Special Edition of Shabbat Special Edition of Shabbat MattersMattersMattersMatters, featuring Divrei Torah by Rabbi Strauchler and Rabbi Moshe Shilat, in English and Hebrew. Rabbi Shilat is the rabbi of Kehillat Hazon Hador Hatza’ir in Hatzor Haglilit, Israel. Rabbi Strauchler travelled to Israel in January as part of a Barkai and RCA project to pair Israeli and North American rabbis, and served as a scholar in residence in Rabbi Shilat’s community. We look forward to welcoming Rabbi Shilat as scholar in residence in our shul on Shabbat, May 2.
TORAH MATTERS: DATEDATEDATEDATE DAVENING TIMESDAVENING TIMESDAVENING TIMESDAVENING TIMES SHIURIM AND LECTURES SHIURIM AND LECTURES SHIURIM AND LECTURES SHIURIM AND LECTURES
Sunday, February 16 / 21 Shevat 8:30 am 5:35 / 6:00 pm
7:30 am Talmud Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler
Monday, February 17 / 22 Shevat Statutory HolidayStatutory HolidayStatutory HolidayStatutory Holiday
7:30 am Talmud Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler
Tuesday, February 18 / 23 Shevat
7:00 / 7:45 am 5:35 / 6:00 pm
6:15 am 9:30 am 1:30 pm 8:00 pm
Talmud Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler Birth of Moral Selfhood Shiur with Dr. Zolty Yeshayah Shiur with Rabbi Torczyner Parshat Hashavua with Rabbi Diamond
Wednesday, February 19 / 24 Shevat
7:00 / 7:45 am 5:35 / 6:00 pm
6:15 am 4:00 pm 7:30 pm
Talmud Shiur with Rabbi Shore Thinking Torah Shiur with Rabbi Shore Night Seder with Rabbis Bergman and Shore
Thursday, February 20 / 25 Shevat 6:55 / 7:45 am 5:35 / 6:00 pm
Shacharit Mincha / Maariv
6:10 am Talmud Shiur with Rabbi Shore
Friday, February 21 / 26 Shevat 7:00 / 7:45 am 5:36 pm 5:45 pm
Shacharit Candle Lighting Mincha
6:15 am Talmud Shiur with Rabbi Shore
8:30 am 5:35 / 6:00 pm
Shacharit Mincha / Maariv
Shacharit Mincha / Maariv
Shacharit Mincha / Maariv
Shacharit Mincha / Maariv
MATTERS Stay and PlayStay and PlayStay and PlayStay and Play (Ages 0 - 3) Room 101
Shaar ChadashShaar ChadashShaar ChadashShaar Chadash (Ages 2 - 5) Room 102
Shaar YafoShaar YafoShaar YafoShaar Yafo (Grade 1 - 2) Room 103
Shaar AryehShaar AryehShaar AryehShaar Aryeh (Grade 3 - 5) Room 105 Youth ProgramsYouth ProgramsYouth ProgramsYouth Programs
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Kriyat ShemaKriyat ShemaKriyat ShemaKriyat Shema should be recited after 6:31 pm this week. should be recited after 6:31 pm this week. should be recited after 6:31 pm this week. should be recited after 6:31 pm this week.
PARSHA MATTERS - by Rabbi Jesse Shore COERCING FREEDOMCOERCING FREEDOMCOERCING FREEDOMCOERCING FREEDOM
One of the most renowned Jewish philosophers of the twentieth century, Isaiah Berlin, wrote a famous essay in which he described two types of freedom. The first type of freedom he called “Negative Liberty.” It means to have freedom from something, like freedom from violence or oppression. The second type of freedom he called “Positive Liberty.” This means to have the freedom to do something, like the freedom to read the newspaper, or to participate in a sci-fi themed Purim seudah.
Isaiah Berlin understood that the word “freedom” does not communicate a complete idea on its own. Freedom requires a context in which it is to be understood. This insight might help us to better understand why we often struggle with a particular midrash from this week’s Parsha. In the midrash, Hashem is depicted as threateningly suspending Mt. Sinai above our heads; He is ready to drop it, crushing us all, if we do not accept the Torah.
If the Torah is such a great gift, why would Hashem need to resort to coercion? If the Torah is a blessing in its own right, then we would freely accept it, without being intimidated into following it! The problem makes sense, but only from the viewpoint of “Negative Liberty.” If we spend our lives only striving to be free from things, then we never want to be forced into doing anything. Any obligation, any expectation, or even any modest hope that may be placed in us by others - may end up feeling like a tyrannical burden.
When we consider the question of Hashem’s coercion from the perspective of “Positive Liberty,” then the problem begins to dissolve. Seeking the freedom to do something, or the freedom to become something, demands that we commit ourselves to the means by which that thing is achieved. If I want to run a marathon, I must commit myself to the required training and discipline. In our Parsha, Israel has only just experienced freedom from Egyptian bondage. They have no living memory of what it means to experience a di?erent kind of freedom: the freedom to spiritually blossom as individuals and as a community.
The Torah does not only teach us about Negative Liberty. It also supplies us with Positive Liberty, through the mitzvot. In the Midrashic imagination, Hashem needed to coerce us into accepting this second kind of freedom. How could we enjoy the blessing of Positive Liberty, if we have never even tasted it? Therefore to be free in the fullest, most comprehensive sense, we must embrace freedom in both of its manifestations.
On Tuesday, February 25 , Rabbi Strauchler will travel to Kingston, Rabbi Strauchler will travel to Kingston, Rabbi Strauchler will travel to Kingston, Rabbi Strauchler will travel to Kingston, ONONONON (Queen(Queen(Queen(Queen’’’’s University) s University) s University) s University) to visit with Shaarei Shomayim students and their friends. He will present a short shiur and discussion at Chabad Queen’s, as well as bringing dinner from Toronto. Please encourage your children (and grandchildren) and their friends to attend. E-mail [email protected] if you’d like Rabbi Strauchler to send anyone a personal invitation. Thanks to Rabbi Sruly and Esti Simon for hosting.
PLEASE NOTE: PLEASE NOTE: PLEASE NOTE: PLEASE NOTE: • Bnei Akiva Snif Bnei Akiva Snif Bnei Akiva Snif Bnei Akiva Snif will not take place this Shabbat. • Rabbi StrauchlerRabbi StrauchlerRabbi StrauchlerRabbi Strauchler’’’’s s s s Yirmiyahu Yirmiyahu Yirmiyahu Yirmiyahu Shiur Shiur Shiur Shiur will not take place this Monday for Family Day. It will resume on the following Monday, February 24.
The Centre Mechitza The Centre Mechitza The Centre Mechitza The Centre Mechitza will be in use this Shabbat. It will be used on the following Shabbatot: March 14, April 18, May 16, May 23, July 11, and August 8.
Register at shomayim.org/form/purimseudah2020Register at shomayim.org/form/purimseudah2020Register at shomayim.org/form/purimseudah2020Register at shomayim.org/form/purimseudah2020
We would like to acknowledge your milestones! Please let us know when there is a birth, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, graduation, engagement, aufruf, wedding, significant birthday/anniversary, community recognition, illness, bereavement, or unveiling. Call or email the shul oAce at 416-789-3213 or [email protected] or donate online at Shomayim.org/donate.
Rabbi Chaim Strauchler Avital Strauchler, Rebbetzin Rabbi Jesse Shore, Assistant Rabbi Randall Craig, President Nicole Toledano, Executive Director 470 Glencairn Avenue | Toronto, ON M5N 1V8 | Tel 416-789-3213 | Fax 416-789-1728
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YAHRZEITS
Rachmiel ben Dvorah (Randall Craig), Michael Mordechai Avraham ben Hinda Rifka, Eliyahu ben Ryejah, Brachah bat Gitl, Noach Shmuel ben Rachel Ethel, Chaim Yakov ben Rivka, Eliyahu ben Ruth, Minah Tzurel bat Ita, Moshe Zvi ben Golda Yocheved, Shira bat Blimah Leah, Meir Zeileg ben Chana, Yehuda Yoseif ben Miriam Yocheved., Eliyahu Yom Tov ben Leah, Zvi Aryeh ben Eidel, Shlomo Shraga ben Esther, Pinchas Mordechai ben Chana.
COMMUNITY MATTERS • Mondays, 1:00 pm - Prophetic Playlist: The Message of the Weekly Haftorah.Prophetic Playlist: The Message of the Weekly Haftorah.Prophetic Playlist: The Message of the Weekly Haftorah.Prophetic Playlist: The Message of the Weekly Haftorah. Text study for women with Lea New Minkowitz. Each week is a standalone class. At Ulpana Orot, 45 Canyon Ave. For information email [email protected].
• Tuesday, February 18 - Jews Against Antisemitism Canada presents: The Antisemitism ToolboxThe Antisemitism ToolboxThe Antisemitism ToolboxThe Antisemitism Toolbox Event SeriesEvent SeriesEvent SeriesEvent Series. At Chabad Romano, 10500 Bathurst St. To register email [email protected].
• Thursday, February 27, 7:30 pm - Hasbara Fellowships Canada presents - Disarmed: Lessons from IsraelDisarmed: Lessons from IsraelDisarmed: Lessons from IsraelDisarmed: Lessons from Israel’’’’s Ones Ones Ones One----Armed Armed Armed Armed SoldierSoldierSoldierSoldier. Featuring author and IDF veteran Izzy Ezagui, the world’s first one-armed sharp shooter. At Adath Israel Congregation, 37 Southbourne Ave. Register at disarmed.eventbrite.com and use code HAVERIM to receive a shul discount.
• Wednesday, March 11, 7:00-9:30 pm - Nefesh BNefesh BNefesh BNefesh B’’’’Nefesh Aliyah WorkshopsNefesh Aliyah WorkshopsNefesh Aliyah WorkshopsNefesh Aliyah Workshops. Session 1: “The Ins and Outs of Israeli Healthcare” with Dr. Tanya Cardash, Director at Maccabi Health Fund; session 2: “Buying/Renting a Home in Israel” with Jane Olman, Partner at Rachlin-Olman Law. At the Lipa Green Centre, 4600 Bathurst St. Register in advance at nbn.org.il/toronto.
• May 31-June 2 - LIBERATION75: Global Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, Descendants and EducatorsLIBERATION75: Global Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, Descendants and EducatorsLIBERATION75: Global Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, Descendants and EducatorsLIBERATION75: Global Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, Descendants and Educators. Learn, discuss, and commemorate the 75th anniversary of liberation from the Holocaust. At MTCC, 255 Front St. W. Register at Liberation75.org.
• May 31-June 14 - Beit Halochem CanadaBeit Halochem CanadaBeit Halochem CanadaBeit Halochem Canada brings every year a group of 10 wounded Israeli veterans to Toronto for two weeks. Beit Halochem seeks families to host these heroes, and to o?er them a home, a few meals, and friendship. To host a hero, call 905-695-0611 or email [email protected].
DATEDATEDATEDATE YAHRZEITS BEING OBSERVEDYAHRZEITS BEING OBSERVEDYAHRZEITS BEING OBSERVEDYAHRZEITS BEING OBSERVED
Shabbat, February 15 20 Shevat
Sydney Burman, father of Estelle Levy Selma Dutno?-Wetstein, sister of Cynthia Greenberg
Rose Reiss, mother of Irving Reiss Brenda Silverstein, wife of Saul Silverstein
Sunday, February 16 21 Shevat
Morris Bader, brother of Ethel Lamster Al G. Brown, father of David Brown and Golda Brown Morton Budd, father of Lowell Budd
Enid Dick, mother of Stanley Dick and Felicity Stone Joe Feldman, father of Etta Sugarman Lillian Woodrow, mother of Irwin Woodrow
Monday, February 17 22 Shevat
Sarah Green, mother of Bernard Green Toba Herman, mother of Rivie Seaberg Alice Koralek, sister of Elfrieda Vale
Philip Zucker, Shaarei Shomayim Ba’al Koreh
Tuesday, February 18 23 Shevat
Solly Burde, father of Avis Osher Ron Charnaw, husband of Betty Charnaw and father of Adam Charnaw
Freda Ellenzweig, mother of Lonni Zeifman Kay Fromowitz, mother of Michael Fromowitz Nathan (Nat) Train, father of Rena Levy
Wednesday, February 19 24 Shevat
Josef Jablonski, father of Katy Korman
Thursday, February 20 25 Shevat
Allen Freedland, son of Evelyn Freedland Max Handelman, father of Stephen Handelman David Herman, father of Allan Herman
Moshe Jinich, father of Nelly Mendelsohn Clara Reitman, mother of Agi Mandel Gary Weingert, father of Margaret Harlang
Friday, February 21 26 Shevat
• If you would like some help saying Kaddish, please see Ralph Levine, our Shammas & BaIf you would like some help saying Kaddish, please see Ralph Levine, our Shammas & BaIf you would like some help saying Kaddish, please see Ralph Levine, our Shammas & BaIf you would like some help saying Kaddish, please see Ralph Levine, our Shammas & Ba’’’’al Koreh.al Koreh.al Koreh.al Koreh. • Any women who need assistance or with questions about saying Kaddish can contact Lauren Shore at [email protected] women who need assistance or with questions about saying Kaddish can contact Lauren Shore at [email protected] women who need assistance or with questions about saying Kaddish can contact Lauren Shore at [email protected] women who need assistance or with questions about saying Kaddish can contact Lauren Shore at [email protected].
• Sunday, March 8, 6:30 pm - Shaarei Shomayim Entertainment & Cultural Committee presents - Cavalcade of Stars: Evening Cavalcade of Stars: Evening Cavalcade of Stars: Evening Cavalcade of Stars: Evening of Jewish Musicof Jewish Musicof Jewish Musicof Jewish Music. Honorees: Ralph Levine and Corey Keeble. For information and registration call 416-789-0020.
• Monday, March 16, 12:00-1:00 pm – YP Lunch & LearnYP Lunch & LearnYP Lunch & LearnYP Lunch & Learn at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP. Join us for a pre-Pesach philosophical and historical discussion about Yetziat Mitzrayim, with Rabbi Strauchler and Prof. Jimmy Diamond.
SHAAREI SHOMAYIM UPCOMING PROGRAMS Continued from p. 1
REFUAH SHLEIMAHz
