HIGH HOLY DAY GUIDE - Beth Sholom Synagogue

During our Kol Nidre Bond Appeal, by investing in a State of Israel Bond you will have the chance to help make Israel a
strong, proud and thriving State.
This year at Beth Sholom, you will have the additional option to make a pledge to the Beth Sholom Foundation who
will use the proceeds to purchase a State of Israel Bond. This will assist us in ensuring that Beth Sholom continues to be
a vibrant and thriving synagogue for your children and for your children’s children.
When you purchase an Israel Bond, you are helping Israel. When you make the Double Mitzvah pledge you are
performing a Double Mitzvah by helping both and at the same time getting a full tax deduction on your donation.
On Kol Nidre, turn down the tab on the “Double Your Mitzvah” bond card and drop it in the box with your regular
Pledge Card and receive a 100% tax deduction for your Double Mitzvah.
Sukkot - Day 1…………………………….Monday October 1
Sukkot - Day 2……………………………Tuesday October 2
Shemini Atzeret…………………………..Monday October 8
Simchat Torah…………………………...Tuesday October 9
Simchat Torah Luncheon honouring:
Chattan Torah, Alex Serota, Chattan Bereshit, Mickey Snow
and Aishet Chayil, Estelle Grader.
Lulav & Etrog for Sukkot
$40 per set
Call Rivy at the synagogue office
to order before September 24 th .
Kol Nidre Israel Bond Appeal
Double Your Mitzvah! Donate your Bond to our Foundation
Parking Enforcement Notice
We have applied for parking consideration from the
parking authority for the High Holy Days.
In past years, people have received tickets who have been
parked on the illegal side of a two-way side street. Please
note that while we have applied for parking
consideration, anyone who is parked in such a way
will be ticketed for this infraction.
According to the City of Toronto's Parking Ticket
Cancellation Guide, for religious observances, parking
tickets may be cancelled for the following infractions:
Parking at an expired meter
Parking during prohibited times (excluding rush hour)
Park signed highway in excess of permitted time
A letter from the Rabbi can be provided to you to
confirm the times, dates and location of services.
Please contact Angie in the synagogue office at
416-783-6103 ext. 300 or via email at
angie@bethsholom.net.
Sukkot at a Glance
IMPORTANT DATES
Sukkot Junior Minyan……………....Saturday, October 6
Simchat Torah Carnival…………..….Monday, October 8
Women's Minyan……………...…...…Tuesday, October 9
Simchat Torah Luncheon…………...Tuesday, October 9
For more information about any of these programs please
call the synagogue office at 416-783-6103.
Tips for an Easy Yom Kippur Fast
If you drink any beverages with a significant amount of caffeine,
gradually reduce the amount you consume, beginning a few days before
the fast to avoid a headache.
Drink a lot - water is best - in the hours before the fast, particularly in hot
weather.
Don't eat salty food products (i.e. chips, pickles and cheese) before the
fast, as they will lead to dehydration.
Eat foods rich in carbohydrates (i.e. pasta and mashed potatoes) for the
meal before the fast; they prevent thirst and provide a feeling of being
full.
Reduce consumption of high-protein foods.
Stay out of the sun during the fast to avoid loss of fluids.
After the fast, don't eat too much or too quickly, or you could end up with
a stomach ache, a headache or even feel faint.
Your first meal following the fast should contain carbohydrates, but no
dry food.
IMPORTANT
If you suffer from heart disease, high blood pressure or diabetes, or
are taking medication, consult with your doctor whether fasting may
endanger your health.
Tashlich
It is customary to go to the bank of a body of water on the first
afternoon of Rosh Hashanah to symbolically cast our sins into the
waters.
Meet us at the Synagogue
Monday, September 17th at 6:15 pm
BYOB – Bring your own BREAD!