Circle - Beth Jacob Synagogue

Vol. 26 - No. 2 february, march 2010 adar, NisaN 5770

Visit the shul website atwww.bethjacobsynagogue.ca

Shul Office: 905.522.1351 [email protected]

Dates To Remember

Beth Jacob’s

Circle

THE STORY OF HATIKVAHA YOM HA’ATZMAUT PROGRAMSaturday, April 10, following

Shabbat services

WAlKInG WITH lIFEwith Rabbi Dan Selsberg

April 11, May 9 & May 23

ISRAElI SHABBATA YOM HA’ATZMAUT PROGRAM

Saturday, April 17

VOlUnTEER APPRECIATIOn &

SHABBAT MISHPACHAFri, April 30 & Sat, May 1

PRInCE OF EGYPTSunday, May 16

(details inside)

beth jAcob’S

BIG nIGHTthursday, june 24

(see inside)

It’s Happening!

Construction on our new

“shul within a shul” begins the first week of April

unchanged since that time. In recognition of these changes, and in recognition that the pages are falling out of most of our old books, we have ordered entirely new machzorim for this High Holdiay season. Machzor Lev Shalem is being printed this spring, and we plan to have one on your seat this fall. We were able to obtain a special pre-publicaiton price, and will be able to fully cover costs with no more than a one-time $25 per seat surcharge (+$11= $36 for those who wish to dedicate a book in honor/memory of a loved one, more details with your regular seat order). I am well aware that this is an unwelcome expense, at a time when we could all do with fewer expenses. I trust that it is evident that this is not frivolous. The prayerbooks we have are original to this building, that is, they have been in use for over half a century. The opportunity to order new high-quality High Holiday books at a steep discount was available to us this year only. And wait till you see this book. The English translation is clear and faithful to the Hebrew. Archaisms like “thee” and “thou” are gone, as are unnecessary “th”’s attached to words like “giveth” and “taketh”, and words like “dost” will be returned to the dust. The English also reflects the central Jewish belief that God has no gender (without compromising cherished idioms like “Aveinu Malkeinu”). In addition to modern language, the clear English typeface is easier on the eyes than the typefaces that were available to an earlier generation of printers, using two colors and different fonts for different types of texts (like transliterations). The Hebrew printing is clearer as well. Explanations accompany the text, so there is no need to be lost in services, and the margins contain meditations, spiritual quotes, historical notes, and other readings designed to edify and to create a more rewarding experience for the pray-er. Lev Shalem includes all of the prayers and songs that you’re familiar with. As we get closer to the holidays, Cantor Bitton and I will have some preparatory sessions to familiarize folks with this new machzor so we can hit the ground running come Rosh Hashannah. I have not held the book in my hands yet—it is in press as we speak—but I have seen the PDF of the entire work, and couldn’t be more excited. You can see sample pages from across the liturgy at http://www.rabbinicalassembly.org/mahzor.html, or just Google “Machzor Lev Shalem”. I know that you want to enjoy the summer before we start discussing fall, but this is a rare enough event to merit a springtime mention. The Torah blesses us that even though we are satisfied with the old, it is not wasteful to prepare for the future by ushering in the new. Such is the case with our synagogue and the holy books within it. With the people in the building, however, we have a pleasant mix of old and new. I hope to see you as we are blessed with the best of the old and the best of the new.

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A word from the Rabbi

“And you will take out the old because of the new.” Leviticus 26:10

As I write, we are in the middle of Passover cleaning. Though I could do with more spring-like weather, I enjoy this annual spring cleaning, and the chance to get rid of the old and bring in the new. There is even a blessing said on the last night of Passover cleaning, fitting, as the ability to get rid of the old and replace it with new is a blessing itself. But it’s not just true of Passover, and it’s not just true of our homes. It’s true at shul as well. We are blessed with the ability to renew, and I’d like to touch on a couple of aspects of renewal. The blessing of renewal is even mentioned in the Torah, in a couple of weeks when we reach Parshat Behukkotai: “You will eat the oldest of the old, and will take out the old because of the new,” (Lev. 26:10) is found among the blessings God offers Israel. What sort of blessing is this? Eating old food and removing old stuff? Rashi explains that God’s blessing is that the old will serve the Israelites so well, they will happily eat the old, as it has retained its flavor, and the abundance will be so great that they will still have old food in their storehouses when it is time to harvest the new. In other words, the greatest of blessings is to be content with the old, but still be able to renew. We’re just about there. As Wendy and John note in their column, construction on our shul is set to begin this spring. The ability to renew our sacred space, while still enjoying it, is a blessing. B’ezrat Hashem, we will be able to continue enjoying the shul while a fitting sanctuary is constructed out of the upper social hall, and we will be able to enjoy that space, a new, proper entrance, and accessibility before long. We are retrofitting our building to meet the needs of today’s congregation, just as the Torah’s blessing would have us clear out the old to bring in the new. This is a major project for us, on a scale that Beth Jacob has not seen in a long time. Visit us during renovations, and help us renew our spirit as we renew our physical plant. This project has enjoyed the support of so many in our community over its long, long planning process, and as work begins, a new feeling will take hold in our humble shul. We are also close to clearing out our old High Holiday prayerbooks, the machzor edited by Rabbi Hillel Silverman. Rabbi Silverman’s introduction to his work is dated September, 1939, a chilling date in Jewish history. From that time, when German tanks began the war that caused still-unimaginable carnage, our world has changed. Our traditions have remained, our faith has remained, but they have been severely tested, and neither Jews nor Judaism are

Rabbi Dan Selsberg

A word from your Co-Presidents A word from the Cantor

Dear Chevre,

We’re delighted to announce the commencement of our Shul within a Shul project. Construction begins the first week of April, immediately following the conclusion of Passover. With all the excitement that accompanies this once in a lifetime opportunity, comes the reality that for the next 5 to 6 months we will need to live with some minor inconveniences. Within the pages of this bulletin we have included a sketch which outlines the main areas affected during the construction: the back entrances, some of the rear parking area (although two- way traffic through the back will be maintained) and of course the area of renovation in the building itself. Primary access in and out of the shul and the school will be through the electronic doors in the courtyard, as well as through the office door located on Cottage Ave. Safety fences will be erected in the parking lot and inside the shul a temporary separating wall will be constructed across the lower foyer to keep dust and noise and interruption to a minimum. We have a great team in charge of this project and we have tried to anticipate all contingencies and maintain smooth operations of shul activity as we work to complete the project on time and on budget. Lorne Richter is our committee liaison dealing with the contractor; Hanna Schayer will coordinate ongoing shul administrative operations; Cheryl Stevens is helping to monitor the finances and budgeting of the project; and of course the Rabbi and Cantor will make sure we stay open for spiritual business as all this transpires. And finally now that our Shul within a Shul is soon to be a reality, and our campaign swings in to its final stages, it is up to all of us to make sure we have participated to the best of our abilities. If you have already pledged and made payments, as so many of you have done, thank you again. For those of you who have yet to commit, now is the time help us finish our dream. We need you now more than ever and there’s no shortage of naming opportunities still available. Our Shul within a Shul is really happening. We should all be very proud. John and Wendy

Wendy Schneider & John Levy

As we enter the spring, I look forward to a few exciting programs I’ll be involved in at Beth Jacob. We have an exciting educational program which is open to the whole family. Parents and children are invited to take part in “A Prince of Egypt”, an innova-tive theatrical/educational program on Sunday, May 16 from 10:30am-12:00pm. Learning about Judaism can be fulfilling and fun for all ages. I believe that if parents take an active part in their children’s religious education, not only will their children benefit even more but the parents themselves will be enriched by the experience. I ask you to be a part of this new and engaging pro-gram. Please call me at the shul office at 905-522-1351, ext 18 or email [email protected] to partici-pate.

Shortly after Passover, I will lead two programs in prepa-ration for Yom Ha’atzmaut. On Saturday, April 10, fol-lowing services, everyone is invited to attend The Story of Hatikvah. We’ll explore the history of the melody and lyrics of Israel’s beloved national anthem. We’ll also talk about how the official Israeli version is different from the way most of us in Canada and the US sing it. As much of the congregation has already heard, I lead a themed service once a month entitled Saturday Morning Fever. We’ve had a Beatles Shabbat, a Sephardi Shabbat, a Hollywood Shabbat, and a Broadway Shab-bat. On Saturday, April 17, in honour of Yom Ha’atzmaut, I’ll present an Israeli Shabbat. The Shabbat service will be set to a number of gorgeous and favourite Israeli songs. Please join me.

Cantor Eyal Bitton

with Cantor Eyal Bitton

Saturday, April 10

following services

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Events

Soul Body and Mind

Sunday, April 18th, 2010

Renate Krakauer speaks onMemories from the Holocaust

One family’s experiences before, during and after the Shoa

only rarely are we given the opportunity to read a holocaust survival story from two members of the same family. Renate Krakauer’s memoir, “but I had a happy childhood” and the companion piece “Memories from the Abyss” by her father, William tannenzapf, were published recently in one volume by the Azrieli Foundation, as part of their second series of holocaust memoirs. together these stories contrast the experiences and emotions of father and daughter during this period. Renate will read selections from both memoirs, putting them into the context of her family history. William and his wife charlottetannenzapf lived in hamilton for almost half a century after immigrating from Poland after the holocaust. Renate attended Westdale Secondary School.

Sunday, May 16, 2010 leo H. Marcus speaks on

The negev behind the headlines!The good stuff that you never read about

David ben-Gurion, saw clearly that for Israel to survive and thrive it would need to develop the Negev. Inspired by this vision, ben-Gurion University is a major centre for teaching and research and maintains the highest standards of academic excellence, with over 19,000 students enrolled in the facul-ties of engineering Sciences, health Sciences, Natural Sciences, humanities and Social Sciences. Known for breakthrough desert research and desert food production, bGU has become a world leader in medical research, has made gigantic steps in harness-ing the rays of the sun to produce solar energy for domestic and industrial use and will be home to Israel’s National Insti-tute of bio-technology. As Israel’s youngest university it is no surprise that the development of the most modern and fasci-nating technologies derive from bGU: the world’s largest solar disc; growing crops in salt water; the canadian built Robotic center; an archeological dig uncovering the secrets of our past.

Leo Marcus is the Executive Vice-President of Canadian Associates of Ben-Gurion University.

Services at 9:00 a.m. breakfast at 9:30 a.m.cover charge for breakfast: $5.00 (waived for students) For reservations & information call:

Maureen Price 905-523-8067

join us as we express our thanks and honour our wonderful

Beth Jacob Volunteersat

on

Saturday, May 1, 2010

at a special kiddush following services.

Services on Friday, April 30 @5:00pmDinner @ 6:00 pm

Reserve for dinner by calling the shul office

Let’s come together to celebrate our collective achievements and sense of family. If you’d like to

help with the preparations, please contact hanna in the shul office at 905-522-1351 or email

[email protected]

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Yahrzeits

17 NISAN – APRIL 1Archie ‘Ike’ WaltersAb Walters

18 NISAN – APRIL 2Tauba Brandeis Fani Grinspan

19 NISAN – APRIL 3Sister of Betty FosterSaul CohenEsther Sher

20 NISAN – APRIL 4Max Matchen

21 NISAN – APRIL 5Israel KuttasAnnie ObermanMother of Cheryl LevittMother of Susan Denberg

22 NISAN – APRIL 6Leon MishkelElsie BotnickJoseph HaimBertha LeffKatie PapernickAbe LebowStewart Matheson

23 NISAN – APRIL 7Rose SteinbergSarah GarshowitzPaul StringerAnna OrlanderNorman JayeRuth LewisTony CuneoEmma Sewitz

24 NISAN – APRIL 8Belle LevyBen AlbertClara Lewis

25 NISAN – APRIL 9Father of Alex KantorMother of Edie Rochkin

26 NISAN – APRIL 10Mashe Levinson

27 NISAN – APRIL 11Michael MindenNate AdlerHarry RobbinsReuben GurevitzMorley Katz

28 NISAN – APRIL 12Rose Caplan

29 NISAN – APRIL 13David CohenNathan SauderAnnie Levine

30 NISAN – APRIL 14Max WiserSam SmurlickBetty Umansky

1 IYAR - APRIL 15Hyman MadowGenia Ludwin

3 IYAR – APRIL 17Joe Laskin

4 IYAR – APRIL 18Rose ShapiroAlan Turner

6 IYAR – APRIL 20Zvi Yaakob FreedBelle Chisik

7 IYAR - APRIL 21Abe ‘Nutch’ CohenDavid WrightHarry Schneider

8 IYAR – APRIL 22Raymond Miller

9 IYAR – APRIL 23Ethel PolanEve, sister of Ida WrightCecil Levy

10 IYAR - APRIL 24Lillian SmithMax GoligerJoe Garshowitz

11 IYAR – APRIL 25Sam RochwergGrandfather of Helen Minden & Ada Farkas

12 IYAR – APRIL 26Abraham GarshowitzIsabel AshbergSam Quitt

13 IYAR – APRIL 27Father of Ralph OrmanJules UngarSolomon WolpertLarry Gottehrer

14 IYAR – APRIL 28Ruth Quitt

15 IYAR – APRIL 29Oscar MarkusoffHarry BeubeMurray RosenbloodFae Wiseman

16 IYAR – APRIL 30Mother of Syd KudlatsAnna MindenSam Kritzer

17 IYAR – MAY 1Rebecca KantorSamuel David NagawkerAbe Goldblatt

18 IYAR – MAY 2Reuben SapersonLawrence SaundersRichard Dwor

20 IYAR – MAY 4Margaret Hackman

21 IYAR – MAY 5Sonia MintzSaul Lewis

22 IYAR – MAY 6Sadia HoffmanFrank RubinsteinLena MarksCharles ShafmanChuck Matchen

23 IYAR – MAY 7Cantor Henry ZimmermanSamuel Kurensky

24 IYAR – MAY 8Father-in-law of Lawrence PollockChanka RotenbergHarold Fenwick

27 IYAR – MAY 11Marilyn Packer

28 IYAR – MAY 12Yetta Levy

29 IYAR – MAY 13David Latner

1 SIVAN – MAY 14Gertrude FriedmanFrieda ObermanRebecca Kuttner

2 SIVAN – MAY 15Rose NobleMary Goldblatt

3 SIVAN – MAY 16Bessie SwartzGitel Katz

4 SIVAN – MAY 17Michael LevittMother of Ray Rosenberg

5 SIVAN – MAY 18Sol HoffmanSara WolfeCorinne CuneoCharles Dalfen

6 SIVAN – MAY 19Mark Levy

7 SIVAN – MAY 20Freda FenwickPhilip RosenblattPearl MarkusoffToby GersteinWolfe, father of Pat JayeRuth Norris

8 SIVAN – MAY 21Julius Rusonik

9 SIVAN – MAY 22Leib FischerEthel Caplan

10 SIVAN – MAY 23Mother of Ida WrightJack Ben MintzFerne Glory MintzBessie RochwergMother of Yetta Krakower

11 SIVAN – MAY 24Henrietta Pollock

12 SIVAN – MAY 25Barry Foster

13 SIVAN – MAY 26Minnie BerBert Staples

14 SIVAN – MAY 27Judi Roberta ShapiroLouis GoldbergEsther Goldberg Cohen

15 SIVAN – MAY 28Wilfred GoldblattSonia WalmanJoe KuttasSam SturmanSam LibermanDorothy Feinstein

16 SIVAN – MAY 29Rabbi Israel N. Silverman

18 SIVAN – MAY 31Sylvia EllisonBen Mossman

Beth Jacobhighlights

Winter 2010

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Donations

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Donations

Building CampaignIn Memory Of: Lore Bronner by Hilton & Shirley Silberg; Thelma Slipacoff by Jacques Schoenberg & Family. Condolences to: The Morris Family, Stephen Krieger, Fay Schmerling & Family, Harry Joseph & Family, Donna Vine & Family, Ada Farkas & Family by The Schoenberg Family; Amy Back & Daniel Hershkovits and Carol Bronner Velocci by Shirley & Hilton Silberg; Fay Schmerling & Family by Judy & Dennis Schwartz; Brian Albert & Family by Murray & Francine Gerson; Fay Schmerling by David & Laura Ludwin; Farkas Family by David & Laura Ludwin; Ada Farkas & Family by Helen & Paul Hanover.

Prayer Book Fund Condolences to: Jerre Krieger & Family by Jerry & Elena Goldblatt; Claire Latner by Cele & Justice David Steinberg; Murray & Francine Gerson by Len Kaufman; Donna Vine by Norma & Maurice Mishkel; Donna Vine by Pauline, Johnathan, Adele, Sari & Jamie Morris; Jerre Kreiger & Family by Sandra Yanover & Saul Eisenberg; Donna Vine & Family by Sandra Yanover & Saul Eisenberg; The Shekter Family by Cecile Steinberg, Nancy Allen Greenspoon; Sharon Levy by Cecile Steinberg; Brian Albert by Debbie & Ron Richter & Family; Amy Back & Daniel Hershkowitz by Sameth Mintz; Fay Schmerling by Ron & Anne Barrs; Gwen Sherman by Ron & Ann Baars; Fay Schmerling & Family by Victoria Metzger; Ada Farkas & Family by Victoria Metzger; Bobbie Walman & Family by Sandra Yanover & Saul Eisenberg; B. Walman from Bernie Katz. Prayer Book Plate FundIn Memory of: Gerald Gerson by Ron & Anne Barrs, Len Kaufman.Condolences to: Brian & Irene Albert by Bunny & George Levinson; Donna Vine & Family by Denise & Randy Levinson; Fay Schmerling by Cindy & Lowell Richter; Fay Schmerling & Family by Pauline, Johnathan, Adele, Sari & Jamie Morris; Donna Vine, Hersh Latner & Ellie Shulman by Debbie & Ron Richter Family.Mazal Tov to: Diana & Victor Abraham by Maureen & Philip Price & Family. Golden Book InscriptionIn honour of: Annette Wunder by Sandy Morris & Jeanette Nathan; Rabbi’s Discretionary FundCondolences to: Donna Vine & Family by Helen & Al Minden; Fay Schmerling by Helen & Al Minden, Murray Gerson & Family by Brian & Irene Albert; Fay Schmerling by Pat & Stan Dermer; Donna Vine by Jerry & Elena Goldblatt. Sefer Torah FundCondolences to: Donna Vine Family by Harold & Rayella Goldblatt. ChumashimIn honour of: Justice George Czutrin by Justice David & Cele Steinberg.

House FundCondolences to: Amy Back & Daniel Hershkowits by George & Bunny Levinson; Brian Albert by Dennis & Judy Schwartz.

Camp Ramah Scholarship FundIn Memory of: Gerald Gerson by Dennis & Judy Schwartz. Condolences to: Farkas Family by Goldie Robbins; Ada Farkas & Family and Fay Schmerling & Family by Rosalie & Paul Gaffe.

Israeli Soldiers Welfare FundCondolences to: Jerre Krieger & Family by Judy & Dennis Schwartz; Latner Family by Ruth Rosenblatt; Family of Mary Levy by Ruth Rosenblatt; Fay Schmerling & Family by Sonya Shekter.Sincere appreciation to: Sandy Morris by Donna Vine. Library FundCondolences to: Harriet Orlander & Family by Brian & Irene Albert; Carol Bronner Velocci. Mazal Tov to: Pat Dermer by Mary-Louise & Dennis Beecroft.

Out of the Cold FundIn Memory of: Mort Krieger by Lowell & Cindy Richter; Lynda Morris by Lowell & Cindy Richter; Joan Kizell by Lowell & Cindy Richter. Condolences to: Jerre Krieger & Family by Lowell & Cindy Richter; Neil Morris & Family by Lowell & Cindy Richter; Hersh Latner by Diana & Victor Abraham; Brian Albert by Diana & Victor Abraham; Donna & Henry Vine by Lowell & Cindy Richter; Mrs. Stiglick by Lowell & Cindy Richter; Fay Schmerling & Family by Ahuva Soifer; Daniel Hershkovitz by Joel & Lanie Goldberg; David & Susan Walman by The Silverman Family; Donna Vine by The Silverman Family; Dr. Neil Morris & Family by The Silverman Family; Ada Farkas & Family by The Silverman Family; Fay Schmerling & Family by The Silverman Family; Ada Farkas & Family by Lowell & Cindy Richter; Ramona Abraham by Victor & Diana Abraham; Ada Farkas by Diana & Victor Abraham; Jordan Abraham by Victor & Diana Abraham; Edna Daniel by Victor & Diana Abraham;Jerome & Maureen Bergart by Victor & Diana Abraham. Mazal Tov to: Ada & Elmer Farkas by Diana & Victor Abraham; Susan Goodman & Kevin Marron by Ahuva Soifer; Educational Scholarship Fund In Memory of: Sam Lax by Ted, Bonnie & Sally Lax;Condolences to: Pearl Enkin by Shava Siegel & Family; Shabbat Mishpacha Fund In Memory Of: Gerald Gerson by Rabbin Dan & Karen Selsberg;Condolences to: Donna Vine & Family by Hanna Schayer & Carl Cuneo; Brian Albert by Rabbi Dan & Karen Selsberg; Donna Vine & Family by Hilton & Shirley Silberg; Brian Albert by Shirley & Hilton Silberg; Fay Schmerling by Shirley & Hilton Silberg; Brian Albert by Hanna Schayer & Carl Cuneo. Nissi & Harold Applebaum FundIn Memory of: Karen Silver by Rochelle & Gerry Swaye & Family; Karen Silver by Trudy Lieser & Family;Condolences to: Sheldon Silver & Family by Thelma Applebaum. Harold and Muriel Back Memorial FundCondolences to: Fay Schmerling by Amy Back & Daniel Hershkovitz; Ada Farkas by Amy Back & Daniel Hershkovitz; Stephen Krieger & Family by Amy Back & Daniel Hershkovitz.

Mollie Caplan Memorial FundCondolences to: Fay Schmerling by Carole & Allen Bain; Abe (Nutch) Cohen Memorial FundIn Memory of: Becky Palant, Frances Toplin, Al Oberman and Annie Oberman by Lillian Cohen. Charles & Belle Goldhar Memorial Endowment Fund In Memory of: Art Rosenblood by Norman Rosenblood

Myrna Goldhar Memorial FundIn Memory of: Myrna Goldhar by Norm Rosenblood;Condolences to: The Kreiger Family , Daniel Hershkovitz & Amy Back, Fay Schmerling & Family, Brian Albert & Family, the Farkas Family by Jay, Larry & Morgan Rosenberg. Farkas Family Foundation Condolences to: Ada Farkas, Maureen & Jerome Bergart and Family by Hanna Schayer & Carl Cuneo, Sandra Rabin & Ivan Ross, ,Phyliss & Bill Shragge, Sheldon & Suzy Gurevitz, Rabbi Dan & Karen Selsberg, Bert Frankel & Family, Paul Goldstein, David & Alina Papernick, Fran & Lloyd Orson, John & Marla Levy, Raye Lebow, Marcia & Bill Halpren, Cecile Steinberg, Carol & Allen Bain, Sonny Caplan, Dorothy Rosenthal, Nancy & Allen Greenspoon, Bruce & Susan Levy, Bunny & George Levinson, Judy & Dennis Schwartz, Sylvia Comen, Jerry & Eloena Goldblatt, Debbie & Ron Richter & Family, Merle Solway, Wendy & Rick Black & Family, Michael Berens & Dr. Joyce Lock, Ron & Anne Barrs, Barry Walfish & Adele Reinhartz, Dolly & Ralph Cohen, Norma & Maurice Mishkel, Bev & Ralph Orman, Bernie Katz, Moura & Bernard Wolper, Jack & Sarah Silverstein& Dorothy Rosenthal.Mazal Tov to: Ada Farkas by Dorothy Rosenthal.

Sol Frankel FundYahrzeit Donation: Sol Frankel by Bert Frankel Barry Foster Memorial FundCondolences to: Krieger Family by Joy, Mindi & Marni Foster; Neil Morris & Family, Fay Schmerling and Donna Vine & The Latner Family by Joy Foster.

Charles & Belle Goldhar Memorial Endowment FundYahrzeit Donation: Fred Rosenblood and Abraham Isaac Rosenberg by Norman Rosenblood. Myrna Goldhar Memorial FundIn Memory of: Len Gooblar and Lynda Morris by Larry & Jay Rosenberg.Condolences to: The Krieger Family by Larry & Jay Rosenberg.

Sol Hoffman FundCondolences to: Fay Schmerling & Family and the Farkas Family by Freda Hoffman. Ruth & Saul Lewis FundCondolences to: Ada Farkas by Terri & Milt Lewis. Sadie and Albert Livingston Scholarship FundCondolences to: Marty Halpern & Karen Glass, Daniel Herhskovitz, Donna Shapiro, Fay Schmerling and the Farkas Family by Alan, Yael, Mira & Tamara Livingston.

Lynda Morris Memorial FundIn Memory of: Lynda Morris by Fay & Matt Schmerling, Shirley & Hilton Silberg, Maureen & Jerome Bergart, Rabbi Dan & Karen Selsberg, Rafael Kleiman, Natalie Sobel & daughters, Maureen & Philip Price & Family, Brian & Irene Albert, Suzanne Bourret-Kilpatrick, Alan, Yael, Mira & Tamara Livingston, Tish & Murray Adelman.

Barry Netkin Memorial FundCondolences to: Jerre Krieger & Family by Brenda Netkin & Family.

Chana & Melech Orlander Memorial FundMazal Tov to: Diana & Victor Abraham, Ada & Elmer Farkas by Harriet & Michael Orlander. Condolences to: Fay Schmerling & Family by Paul Orlander & Helayna Shekter. George and Henrietta Pollock Endowment FundIn Memory of: Dorothy Shecter by Lawrence Pollock; Condolences to: Pearl Enkin, The Latner Family, Fay Schmerling, Reva Gelber, The Farkas Family by Lawrence Pollock.Mazal Tov to: Ada & Elmer Farkas. Michael & Gwenn Sherman by Lawrence Pollock. Dede Rosenthal Educational Endowment FundMazal Tov to: Victor & Diana Abraham by Dorothy Rosenthal

Nathan and Dorothy Sherman Educational FundIn Memory of: Gerald Gerson by Gwenn & Michael Sherman; Lore Bronner by Gwenn & Michael Sherman;Mazal Tov to: Gwen Sherman by Annette & Art Segal; Matt & Fay Schmerling Educational FundCondolences to: Fay Schmerling & Family by Sandra Rabin & Ivan Ross, Hanna Schayer & Carl Cuneo, Henry & Donna Vine, Goldie Robbins, Shelley Cohen, Ceila & Norman Millman,George & Bunny Levinson, Helen & Paul Hanover, Ray Lebow, Rabbi Dan & Karen Selsberg, Sheldon & Suzy Gurevitz, Earl & Margaret Rastoker, Dawn & Ken Kiron, Hamilton Academy of Dentistry, Renee & Jeffrey Solomon, Jocelyn, Amanda & Jordana Katz, Mark Cohen, Sari Ackerman, Marla & John Levy, Helena Posner, Mark & Sheila Levitt, Ted, Bonnie & Sally Lax, Brian & Irene Albert, Shirley & Kirk Kaplansky, Dorothy Rosenthal, Joy Foster & Family, Rick & Wendy Black & Family, Benjy, Amanda & Jordana Katz, Denise & Stephen Yanover, Dina & Elliot Biro, Ron Berenbaum, Judy & Willy Rostoker, Phyllis & Bill Shragge, Shelley & Howard Brown, Harold & Rayella Goldblatt, Alina & David Papernick, Fran & Lloyd Orson, Paul Goldstein, Sandra Yanover & Saul Eisenberg, Cecile Steinberg, Mr. & Mrs. John Ferrier,Nancy & Allen Greenspoon, Elissa Press, Jocelyn Katz, Charles, Michele, Laurie, Evan & Steven Schneider, Judy & Daniel Berk, Helen Silver, David

Yanover, Roslynn Zikman, Debbie & Ron Richter & Family, Maureen & Jerome Bergart & Family, Ada Farkas, Cheryl Stevens, Michael Berens & Dr. Joyce Lock, Adele Wolpert-Zur, Beverly & Ronnie Miller, Barry Walfish & Adele Reinhartz, Rafi Kleiman, Natalie Sobel & Daughters, Bernie & Rhoda Katz, Donna & Roger Shapiro, Moura & Bernard Wolpert, Roni, Itzhak, Natali, Daniel Krinsky, Simone & Ed Rotstein; Donna Vine & The Latner Family by Fay Schmerling; Brian Albert & Family by Fay Schmerling.Mazal Tov to: Victor & Diana Abraham by Fay & Matt Schmerling; Rose and Allen Swaye Endowment FundCondolences to: The Krieger Family by Rochelle & Gerry Swaye; Schmerling Family by Rochelle & Gerry Swaye; Latner Family by Rochelle & Gerry Swaye; Sharon Levy-Hardaker by Tammy & Sasha Weisz & Family; Fay Schmerling by Sasha & Tammy Weisz & Family; Mrs. R. Waxman by Sasha, & Tammy Weisz & Family; Donna and Henry Vine & Family by Tommy & Sasha Weisz.

Annette & Bernard Wunder Endowment FundMazel Tov to: Gloria Wunder by Sandra Yanover & Saul Eisenberg. Terry Wunder Memorial FundCondolences to: The Kreiger Family by Gloria Wunder & George Foxman; Latner Family by Gloria Wunder. The Beth Jacob Family Extends a hearty mazel-tov to:• Annette Wunder and the entire family on the occasion of Annette’s 100th

birthday.• Ben Sauder and Phil Rosenshein for being chosen as this year’s Negev dinner

honourees.• Miriam Bergart and James Ling, Jerome and Maureen Bergart and Ada Farkes

on the birth of their new daughter, granddaughter and great granddaughter.• Anita Weitzman on having two of her works accepted to the 114th Annual

Juried Exhibition of the Women’s Art Association• Susan Goodman and Kevin Marron on the birth of Leah Maggie• The Kaufman and Meza Family on the Bat Mitzvah of Abigail Meza• Kassandra Loewen for being selected as one of twenty-six outstanding North

American teenagers for The Bronfman Youth Fellowships in Israel. The Fellows come from all over the United States and Canada, from the widest possible range of Jewish backgrounds, and are selected based on merit, and not financial need. In their five weeks together, the Fellows encounter the land and people of Israel, study Judaism and major issues in contemporary Jewish life, and learn about themselves and each other.

Thank you to• The Beth Jacob Bakers for their delicious treats – Mary Louise Beecroft, Sandy

Morris, Rae Lebow, Shirley Staples-Hutton, Yael Reznick DeMarco, Denise Levinson, Tzvia Lipton, Rona Rottman and Gail Wolfe

• Shabbat Mishpacha volunteers for their good eats – Miklos Iavics, Maureen Price, Natalie Sobel, Karen Selsberg, Rikki Gross, Cindy Richter, Yael Reznick DeMarco, Tzvia Lipton and Jocelyn Katz,

• Office Volunteers – Sandra Rabin, Gwenn Sherman, Yael Reznick DeMarco, Sandy Morris, Donna Vine, Dorothy Rosenthal

• Israeli Art and Film Festival volunteers for a job well done – Benson Honig, Dena Honig, Stav Pinthus, Chana Pinthus, Deena Sacks, Yael Reznick DeMarco, Denise Levinson, Wendy Schneider, Hilton Silberg, Shirley Silberg, Tanya Schneider, Joshua Miller, Tamar Livingston, Yael Greenberg Livingston, Jasmine Goldstein and Jessie Feldman

• Israeli Art and Film Sponsors – Marsales Real Estate Ltd. Albert Snow Hair Design Group, Diane Sandler and Bill Nisker and our caterer, Andrea Levy

Condolences to:• The Latner and Vine families on the loss of their husband and father, Lou

Latner, z”l.• Brian Albert and family, on the loss of his mother, Mildred Albert, z”l.• Fay Schmerling and family on the loss of her husband Matt Schmerling, z”l.• The Levy family on the loss of Mary Levy, z”l.• The family members of Dorothy Shekter, z”l.• Ada Farkas, Maureen and Jerome Bergart and family on the loss of Elmer

Farkas, z”l.

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April 2010Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Shacharit 9:00amKabbalat Shabbat 6:00pm Candles 7:28pm

Shacharit 7:45am Kabbalat Shabbat 6:00pmCandles 7:45pm

Shacharit 9:00amGlee Youth 10:00amMincha 7:50pmHavdalah 8:29pm

Shacharit 9:00amMincha 8:00pmHavdalah 8:46pm

Shacharit 9:00amYouth Glee 10:00amMincha 8:00pmHavdalah 8:46pm

Shacharit 9:00 amMincha 8:10pmHavdalah 8:54pm

Shacharit 7:45amMincha/Ma’ariv 8:00pmCandlelighting 8:33

Shacharit 9:00amAdult Glee 11:00amMa’ariv 6:00pm

Shacharit 7:30amMa’ariv 6:00pm

Shacharit 7:45am Baby Group 10:00 amMa’ariv 6:00pmMelton 7:00 pm

Shacharit 7:45am-Mincha 6:00pmMa’ariv 7:00pm




Shacharit 7:30amMa’ariv 6:00 pm


Parashat Achrei Mot-Kedoshim

Nisan 17, 5770 Nisan 18, 5770 Nisan 19, 5770

Nisan 26, 5770

Iyyar 4, 5770 Iyyar 5, 5770

Shacharit 7:45am Ma’ariv 6:00pm


Shacharit 9:00 amMincha 6:00pmCandle lighting 7:31pm

Shacharit 9:00amWalking withe Life 10:00amMa’ariv 6:00pm


Shacharit 9:00 amSoul, Body & Mind 10:00amAdult Glee 11:00amMa’ariv 6:00pm


Nisan 27, 5770 Nisan 28, 5770 Nisan 29, 5770 Nisan 30, 5770Rosh Chodesh Iyyar

Iyyar 1, 5770Rosh Chodesh Iyyar

Iyyar 2, 5770

Shacharit 7:45am Baby Group 10:00 amMa’ariv 6:00pmMelton 7:00 pmBoard Meeting 8:00pm

Shacharit 7:45am Mincha/Ma’ariv 8:00pm

Parashat Tazria-MetzoraIsraeli Shabbat

Iyyar 6, 5770 Iyyar 7, 5770 Iyyar 8, 5770 Iyyar 9, 5770 Iyyar 10, 5770

Iyyar 11, 5770


Pesach V (CH”M)


Yom HaShoahIyyar 3, 5770

Yom HaZikaron

May 2010Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Shabbat MishpachaVolunteer Appreciation ShabbatShacharit 9:00amYouth Glee 10:00amMincha 8:20pmHavdalah 9:02pm

Shacharit 9:00amMincha 8:30pmHavdalah 9:10pm



Iyyar 17, 5770

LAG BA’OMERShacharit 9:00 amAdult Glee 11:00amMa’ariv 6:00pm


Shacharit 9:00amYouth Glee 10:00amMincha 8:40pmHavdalah 9:18pm

Shacharit 7:45amMa’ariv 6:00 pm




Shacharit 9:00amWalking with Life 10:00amAdult Glee 11:00amMa’ariv 6:00pm

Shacharit 9:00 amMincha 8:40pmHavdalah 9:25pm

Shacharit 7:45am Mincha 7:30pmCandles 8:20pmTikkun 8:00 pm

Shacharit 7:45am Baby Group 10:00 amMa’ariv 6:00pm

Shacharit 7:45am Mincha/Ma’ariv 6:00pmHavdalah: 9:23pm


Parashat Nasso


Shacharit 9:00 amSoul, Body & Mind 10:00amAdult Glee 11:00amMa’ariv 6:00pm

Shacharit 7:45am Baby Group 10:00 amMa’ariv 6:00pmMelton 7:00 pmBoard Meeting 8:00pm


Sivan 3, 5770 Sivan 4, 5770 Sivan 5, 5770 Sivan 6, 5770 Sivan 7, 5770 Sivan 8, 5770 Sivan 9, 5770


Parashat Emor

Iyyar 18, 5770 Iyyar 24, 5770Iyyar 21, 5770 Iyyar 22, 5770 Iyyar 23, 5770Iyyar 19, 5770 Iyyar 20, 5770

Iyyar 25, 5770 Iyyar 26, 5770 Iyyar 27, 5770 Iyyar 28, 5770 Iyyar 29, 5770 Sivan 1, 5770

Parashat BaMidbarGreenspoon Auf Ruf

Sivan 2, 5770

Parashat Behar-Bechukotai

Shacharit 9:00amWalking with Life 10:00amAdult Glee 11:00amMa’ariv 6:00pm

Shacharit 7:45amMincha/Ma’ariv 6:00pm



Sivan 10, 5770 Sivan 11, 5770 Sivan 12, 5770 Sivan 13, 5770 Sivan 15, 5770 Sivan 16, 5770Sivan 14, 5770

Sivan 17, 5770 Sivan 18, 5770


Shacharit 7:45amKabbalat Shabbat 6:00pmCandles 8:30pm

Shacharit 9:00amMincha/Ma’ariv 8:45pmHavdalah 9:32pm

Shacharit 9:00amAdult Glee 11:00amMincha/Ma’ariv 6:00pm


Pesach IV (CH”M)Pesach III (CH”M)

Pesach VI (CH”M) Pesach VII Pesach VIII

Yom Ha’atzmaut


Iyyar 12, 5770


Iyyar 13, 5770


Iyyar 14, 5770


Iyyar 15, 5770

Shacharit 7:45amShabbat MishpachaKabbalat Shabbat 5:00pmCandles 8:01pm

Iyyar 16, 5770

Parashat Shmini

Yom Yerushalayim Rosh Hodesh Sivan

Erev Shavuot Shavuot I Shavuot II

Parashat Beha’alotcha

Deskin Bar Mitzvah

Beth Jacob Synagogue375 Aberdeen AvenueHamilton. ON L8P 2R7

Access to Beth Jacob Synagoguefrom April 1 to August 30, 2010

Existing Building

Construction Zone

Kwak Residence

Side Access (current handicap entrance)

Please Use Side Access (current handicap entrance)

PARKING AREA

Two way access

Main Door & School Entrances off parking lot will be inaccessible

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Documents

Circle - Beth Jacob Synagogue