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RABBI’S SHABBAT MESSAGE The Lord spoke to Moses, “Hurry down, for your people whom you brought out of the land of Egypt have acted basely. 8 They have been quick to turn aside from the way that I enjoined upon them. They have made themselves a molten calf and bowed low to it and sacrificed to it, saying: ‘This is your god, O Israel, who brought you out of the land of Egypt!’” 9 The Lord further said to Moses, “I see that this is a stiff-necked people. 10 Now, let Me be, that My anger may blaze forth against them and that I may destroy them, and make of you a great nation. The mention of the Jews as stiff necked people is a complaint G-d had against the Jews. It is also an accusation that has been used theologically to explain the refusal of the Jews to accept Jesus as a messiah. The polemic gathers its strength in believing that this “truth” spoken by G-d is an assessment of the inherent character of the people. What is the problem with this? It may in fact be true, but if it is, then it is of “them” – of those who lived in that time. It certainly can’t be said of all people who are Jews. The anti-Semitic notions of this idea gave birth to the well-known ditty of the medieval poet John Donne who wrote, “How odd of God, to choose the Jews”. Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich PARASHAT KI TISA YOUTH SHABBAT Torah Page: 352| Haftarah Page: 370 WEEKLY Saturday February 27, 2016 • 18 Adar I 5776 Candle Lighting Friday March 4 th at 5:53 pm MORNING SERVICES Saturday 8:45 am Sunday 8:30 am Monday - Friday 7:30 am EVENING SERVICES Saturday 5:45 pm Shabbat concludes 6:47pm Sunday - Thursday 5:45 pm Friday 6:00 pm Weekly Service Times Saturday February 27—Friday March 4 With reverence we remember these lives on the approaching anniversary of their passing Milton Abbott Jack Ameis Lillian Barkin Sophie Casselman Phil Chapnik Goldalyn Cooperman Beth Ann Duviner Gertrude Fink Bernard Freedman Frances Gilman Molly Ginsberg Anne Goldstein Faye Gorenkoff Benjamin Hacker Sarah Hacker Izzie Harlang Harry Horowitz Avrom Kerbel Louis Kirshenbaum Rabbi Jacob Kirshenblatt Lea Levy David Merkur Karen Moscovitz Sidney Mutiger Mollie Neinstein Sarah Bass Newman Jack Nixzel Harry Rose Edythe Salsburg Bertha Satin Norman Shapiro Helen Silverman Isser Singerman Sonia Singerman Tim Springer Sam Szpirglas Chuck Tytel Fay Weinberg Melanie York With reverence we remember these lives on the approaching anniversary of their passing For more information or to register for our programs call the office at 416.783.6103 Bereavement Notices To the family of Edith Levine z’’l , loving mother and mother-in-law of Peter & Heather Levine, Rhonda & Allen Ruben and Ivan & Lieanne Levine. 1445 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, ON M6C 2E6 | T: 416.783.6103 www.bethsholom.net | email: [email protected] Rabbi: Aaron Flanzraich ∙ Cantor: Eric Moses ∙ President: Steven Goldenberg ∙ Executive Director: Barbara Berke ∙ Director of Engagement & Family Learning: Rabbi Janice Elster
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RABBI’S SHABBAT MESSAGE
The Lord spoke to Moses, “Hurry down, for your people whom you brought out of the land of Egypt have acted basely. 8They have been quick to turn aside from the way that I enjoined upon them. They have made themselves a molten calf and bowed low to it and sacrificed to it, saying: ‘This is your god, O Israel, who brought you out of the land of Egypt!’” 9The Lord further said to Moses, “I see that this is a stiff-necked people. 10Now, let Me be, that My anger may blaze forth against them and that I may destroy them, and make of you a great nation.
The mention of the Jews as stiff necked people is a complaint G-d had against the Jews. It is also an accusation that
has been used theologically to explain the refusal of the Jews to accept Jesus as a messiah. The polemic gathers its strength in believing that this “truth” spoken by G-d is an assessment of the inherent character of the people. What is the problem with this? It may in fact be true, but if it is, then it is of “them” – of those who lived in that time. It certainly can’t be said of all people who are Jews. The anti-Semitic notions of this idea gave birth to the well-known ditty of the medieval poet John Donne who wrote, “How odd of God, to choose the Jews”.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich
PARASHAT KI TISA YOUTH SHABBAT
Torah Page: 352| Haftarah Page: 370
WEEKLY
Saturday February 27, 2016 • 18 Adar I 5776
Candle Lighting
Friday March 4th at 5:53 pm
MORNING SERVICES Saturday 8:45 am Sunday 8:30 am Monday - Friday 7:30 am
EVENING SERVICES Saturday 5:45 pm Shabbat concludes 6:47pm Sunday - Thursday 5:45 pm Friday 6:00 pm
Weekly Service Times
Saturday February 27—Friday March 4
With reverence we remember these lives on the approaching anniversary of their passing
Milton Abbott
Jack Ameis Lillian Barkin
Sophie Casselman Phil Chapnik
Goldalyn Cooperman Beth Ann Duviner
Gertrude Fink
Bernard Freedman Frances Gilman
Molly Ginsberg
Anne Goldstein Faye Gorenkoff
Benjamin Hacker Sarah Hacker
Izzie Harlang Harry Horowitz
Avrom Kerbel
Louis Kirshenbaum Rabbi Jacob Kirshenblatt
Lea Levy
David Merkur Karen Moscovitz
Sidney Mutiger Mollie Neinstein
Sarah Bass Newman Jack Nixzel
Harry Rose
Edythe Salsburg Bertha Satin
Norman Shapiro
Helen Silverman Isser Singerman
Sonia Singerman Tim Springer
Sam Szpirglas Chuck Tytel
Fay Weinberg
Melanie York
With reverence we remember these lives on the approaching anniversary of their passing
For more information or to register for our programs call the office at 416.783.6103
Bereavement Notices To the family of Edith Levinez’’l, loving mother and mother-in-law of Peter & Heather Levine,
Rhonda & Allen Ruben and Ivan & Lieanne Levine.
1445 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, ON M6C 2E6 | T: 416.783.6103 www.bethsholom.net | email: [email protected]
Rabbi: Aaron Flanzraich ∙ Cantor: Eric Moses ∙ President: Steven Goldenberg ∙
Executive Director: Barbara Berke ∙ Director of Engagement & Family Learning: Rabbi Janice Elster
The congregation is invited for Kiddush in the Banquet Hall following services.
Kiddush is sponsored by Ronald & Lorraine Otis in honour of their 55th wedding anniversary and by Robert & Edith Harlang in memory of Robert’s father Izzie Harlangz”l and by Beth Sholom in honour of our
future leaders.
Seudat Shlyshyt is sponsored by the Silverstone/Rapoport Family in memory of George Silverstonez”l.
Kiddush
Use of cellphones and other electronic devices are prohibited on Shabbat and holidays.
Upcoming Programs
Tuesday March 29th
8:00pm
Honouring Canada’s Ambassador to Israel, Vivian Bercovici Beth Sholom will be honouring our Ambassador to Israel, Vivian Bercovici, with the Community Service Award for Israel. All are welcome! To get tickets contact Rivy at [email protected]
Saturday March 12th
10:00am
The Mindfulness Minyan with Aviva Chernick Join us for a 90 minute dynamic prayer experience led by Shlichat Tzibur, musician and meditator, Aviva Chernick. This three part experience continues on May 28th and June 4th! Yoga Mats and Bolsters provided. Wear comfortable clothing.
Voluntary donations to our Kosher Food Bank and Out of the Cold are welcomed at all programs!
Sunday April 10th 11:00am
Tailgate with Beth Sholom, Jays vs Red Sox for an Opening Weekend Game! Bring the whole family for a tailgate BBQ lunch at Beth Sholom and trip to the Rogers Centre for the opening weekend of the new season. Our Blue Jays will be playing against Boston Red Sox. Cost is $35, includes your ticket to the game and BBQ lunch. Tickets are limited.
Wednesday March 2th
12:00pm
Chai Society Join us for 45 minutes of exercise, fabulous lunch and a review of the book “Little Old Lady Who Broke the Rules.” Register with Rivy at 416-783-6103 x228. Cost: $5.00
Wednesday March 9th
12:30pm
Lunch N’ Learn with Rabbi Flanzraich Work downtown? Join Rabbi Flanzraich for a delicious lunch and stimulating discussion on Torah at Torkin Manes, 151 Yonge St. Suite 1500. Registration required. No charge
Wednesday March 9th
7:30pm
An Interfaith Dialogue with Rabbi Flanzraich & Shaykh Badat Topic: The Challenge and Opportunities of Society & Assimilation.” Enjoy a discussion between Shaykh Badat, Director of Religious Affairs at the Islamic Foundation of Toronto & our very own Rabbi Flanzraich! All are welcome. Cost: $5.00
CONGREGANT IN NEED OF KIDNEY DONATION
Jewish Law requires us to be organ, tissue, blood and bone marrow donors as this “gift of life” is a great act of
kindness to those who are in need and waiting for a proper match. With this in mind one of our congregants is
searching for a kidney donor, and if you might be interested please contact Rabbi Flanzraich at 416-783-6103
x223 or [email protected] for more information to help them.
COMING SOON! CROSSROADS
A new CD featuring Cantor Moses
& The Ruach Singers!
Learn the tunes you’ve heard on the High Holy Days
and Shabbat Beth Sholom!
Wednesday March 23rd
(Erev Purim)
To register for any programs please contact Rivy at 416.783.6103 x228 or [email protected]
LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO HOST YOUR PESACH SEDER?
We have a solution for you! Beth Sholom is considering offering rental space for families who wish to have their
Pesach seder here and catered by Uptown Gourmet. If you are interested please contact Estee at 416.783.6103
x236 [email protected] before March 2.
