Aug - Sept 2013 - Beth Tikvah Synagogue, Toronto

August/September 2013 www.bethtikvahtoronto.org Av/Elul/Tishrei 5773/5774 

Shanah Tovah 

INSIDE 

Page 2: Rabbi Grover’s Message 

Page 3: President’s Column 

Page 3: Hesed 

Page 4-5: Beth Tikvah Women 

Page 6-8: Beth Tikvah Jewish Education 

Page 11-14: Adult Education 

Page 15: Beth Tikvah Men’s Club 

Page 16: Musica Beth Tikvah 

Page 18-21: Youth and Young Families

RABBI 

JARROD GROVER 

A Talmudic Maturity 

At the Rabbinical Assembly convention 

this past summer, I had the 

pleasure of meeting a prominent 

Member of the Knesset named Ruth 

Calderon. Calderon, of the Yesh Atid party, 

was a relatively unknown personality before 

she became a “Youtube” sensation over her 

introductory remarks at the Knesset’s first session. 

Instead of giving a more traditional 

speech on the state of country, Calderon 

chose to teach a lesson from the Talmud. She 

argued that the literary corpus of Jewish tradition 

- with its legends, spiritual insights, and 

philosophical debates - must not be ceded by 

secular Israelis to the ultra-Orthodox. In 

order for Zionism to survive, all Israelis 

should re-acquaint themselves with rabbinic 

literature. 

While the speech was powerful, it was not 

delivered with the resentful tone that many 

secular Israelis have themselves about the 

ultra-Orthodox community in Israel. After 

all, the ceding of Jewish intellectual tradition 

is hardly the most pressing claim against the 

Haredim. Nonetheless, Calderon stayed away 

from the controversial issues; she didn’t mention 

the Haredi exemption from military service 

or their immunity from following the 

basic Israeli educational curriculum. 

Her lack of anger bothered one of my colleagues 

at the convention, and he challenged 

her following her address when she took 

questions from the audience. “How can you 

be so nonchalant when you speak about the 

Haredim?” he asked. He went on to list a 

number of examples where Haredim are 

given special treatment in Israeli law and society 

and confessed that these were a source of 

constant frustration to him. Why didn’t she 

sound nearly as bothered? 

I found Calderon’s response to be particularly 

insightful, highlighting the depth of her 

wisdom. She knew history, explaining how it 

came to be that the Haredim were granted 

these exemptions in the first place. When the 

state was founded, after all, we were only talking 

about a few hundred people. She knew 

politics, describing how the Labor Party 

courted the religious vote by promising to 

keep these exemptions entrenched even as the 

ultra-Orthodox population grew. She knew 

diplomacy, submitting that that antagonism 

and condescension are not the ways to 

achieve political change, even in Israel. She 

also knew integrity. No matter what tactics 

were used by her opponents, she affirmed 

that she would not resort to mud-slinging. 

I left that presentation from MK Calderon 

thoroughly impressed and hopeful that this 

new star on the political stage would have a 

real impact on Israel’s future. But I must add 

that I couldn’t help but think that her 

approach towards the real-life problems was 

formed, at least in part, by her serious engagement 

in Talmudic study over the years. The 

Talmud, after all, is our greatest source of perspective 

on history, on diplomacy, on politics 

and on integrity. It champions the intellect 

over the emotions, and perhaps that’s why 

Ruth Calderon is so widely respected by all 

members of the Knesset. Too often we see the 

Torah and its teachings used to degrade others 

and stamp out dissention. Here is an 

example of someone turning to those same 

sources to find understanding and common 

ground. 

Find the Youtube video online if you 

haven’t yet seen it. It will refresh your hopes 

and inspire you as we approach the New Year. 

It is evidence that the insights of Jewish tradition 

really can allow us to see the world differently, 

with a Talmudic maturity. 

From the Grover family to yours – may 

this be a year of souls being nurtured and 

relationships being deepened, a year of blessing 

and peace for us and for all Israel. 

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PRESIDENT’S 

COLUMN 

Robert Weill 

As we approach the High Holidays I 

want to share with the congregation 

my thoughts on how Beth 

Tikvah is doing and how we are perceived. 

It has been an almost unanimous chorus 

regarding the warmth and camaraderie at 

Beth Tikvah, from the Bimah, to those 

attending services. The positive friendly 

atmosphere permeates the shul. I am constantly 

told by members how much they are 

enjoying coming to services. The interaction 

at the Kiddush following services is proof 

that Beth Tikvah has become home to those 

who wish to observe Conservative Judaism. 

Services continue to provide spiritual uplifting 

experiences, and the amount of co-mingling 

of members at the Kiddush is proof 

that many friendships are being cultivated 

within our membership. 

Currently, Beth Tikvah is running smoothly. 

Contracts have been signed, or are well into 

negotiation; our committees are meeting 

and scheduling events for the coming year 

that should be stimulating to all. Youth and 

Hakol - Aug/Sept 2013 

Chair: Bertha Gold 

JUNE 2, 2013 KOSHER 

FOOD DRIVE 

Thank you to all our Beth 

Tikvah members who made our June 2013 

Kosher Food Drive a tremendous success. 

We collected an enormous amount of food, 

and over $2,000.00 in donations. 

To the callers and drivers, yasher koach. 

Young Families have exciting programs for 

the coming months; High Holiday information 

for inspiring new programs will be 

offered; Adult Education is offering a full 

year of interesting programs and has done a 

super job of planning an exciting and interesting 

new season. Hesed meets monthly to 

see to the needs of our community. Ritual is 

always planning ahead so the areas they are 

responsible for run smoothly. All the other 

committees are making sure that Beth 

Tikvah stays the leader in all areas. 

Yes, we are attracting new members because 

of our clergy and outreach programs. 

Membership is curious about what is happening 

now that Robbins Hebrew Academy 

(USDS) is leaving. First, I wish to share 

communications that occurred between me 

and the President of RHA. I sent an e-mail 

to the President of their Board as follows: 

To the Board of Robbins Hebrew Academy, 

“On behalf of Beth Tikvah Synagogue, I 

wish to thank you for the many years we 

shared premises with USDS-RHA. We 

regret that you are leaving, but hope that 

with this move RHA will become a stronger 

force in teaching within the Conservative 

movement. 

Our years together, while having some ups 

and downs, I feel have profited both institutions 

and we hope that the connections 

made will not be broken with the physical 

separation. 

Our entire congregation and clergy wish you 

only the best as you carry on at Beth 

Tzedec.” 

At the same time (our e-mails crossed) their 

president made this statement to the graduating 

class of RHA: 

“In particular, I wish to acknowledge and 

express our heartfelt thanks to the Board, 

Hesed 

We had young children, teenagers and 

adults junior and senior helping with the 

sort. Thanks to Louise Singer for organizing 

the sorting which went smoothly and was 

enjoyed by all who participated. This is a 

good way for high school students to obtain 

a few hours of Community Credits. If you 

are interested in the November drive, please 

contact the Shul office. 

executive staff and members of Beth Tikvah, 

who housed us within their facility for more 

than 40 years, and conducted themselves 

with compassion, understanding, dignity 

and respect during this, our final year at 

Beth Tikvah.” 

We are actively pursuing renting out the 

school building to an appropriate tenant. 

Because of the timing, this may not happen 

immediately, but there has been much interest 

as shown by the number of “walks 

through” that have taken place already. 

I also wish to inform the membership that 

there is an ongoing day care in the portables 

on our property. 

For the coming year we are in the planning 

stages of presenting some new and innovative 

concepts. We will be scheduling some 

Friday night dinners at the shul, offering 

more family friendly services, and hopefully 

scheduling a day where we honor grandparents 

and their families. We welcome other 

ideas from the membership. 

Your suggestions on how you think we can 

make Beth Tikvah even better are always 

welcome and encouraged, but please no 

comments on dues. You can e-mail me 

President@bethtikvahtoronto.org. 

I want to thank all those of the Executive, 

Board of Governors, volunteers and employees 

for making my Presidency one that has 

been most enjoyable. 

I encourage you and your family to take 

advantage of some of the various opportunities 

for a meaningful 5774. 

On behalf of the Executive and the Board of 

Governors, I wish you and your family 

Shanah Tovah U’Metukah – a sweet New 

Year of good health and happiness. 

Bob Weill 

Again, without the excellent help of Morley 

Goldberg and the Beth Tikvah Office Staff, 

Doris Alter, Helen Wilner, Cherry Rubin 

and Mandy Gnessin, our efforts would not 

have been as successful. 

Thank you to all! 

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Shabbat Torah Study 

The Beth Tikvah Torah Class 2013 

The Beth Tikvah Torah Class has had a very 

good start for 2013. Just a word about the 

wonderful volunteers who select a portion 

(Parasha) which they would like to lecture 

upon. They speak for 1 hour in differing 

styles; some use the ‘teacher method’ asking 

questions of the class, while others relate 

their interpretation of the week’s Parasha . 

Whichever way they go the attendees are 

enthusiastic in their reception. 

January – Lionel Sharpe gave a very interesting 

interpretation of the last 3 plagues in 

Parasha Bo. 

February – Bracha Feder gave us her rendering 

of Parasha Mishpatim, covering the 

“death penalty”. Bracha returned in June to 

deal with Parasha Hukkat, and dealt with the 

Israelites’ unhappiness over the water supply. 

March – Judge Allan Cooper taught us 

his views on Parasha Vayakhel/Pekudey,dealing 

with the construction and erection of 

the sanctuary, as well as the contents and the 

Children of Israel’s contribution of the 

material. In May, he dealt with Parasha 

Behalochtcha about the purification of the 

Levites. The Pasah Offering and the cloud 

that covered the Tabernacle at night. 

April – Judge Irv Sherman requested a 

Parasha that dealt with “An eye for an eye” 

or “retributive justice versus restorative justice” 

and chose Parasha Emor. He spoke of 

the appointment of a Kohen Gadol and his 

duties, as well as setting out the various 

Festivals and the 7th day as Shabbat, a day 

of complete rest. 

May – Morley Goldberg selected Parasha 

Behar/Behalochtcha concerning the laws 

covering agriculture, the Ten 

Commandments, and Sacrifices. 

June – In his first presentation, Lou 

VanDelman gave us Parasha Shemini where 

two of Aaron’s sons brought ‘alien’ fire 

before Hashem and were punished with 

immediate death. He dealt with the laws of 

Kashrut, selected Parasha Pinchas, and gave 

a sermon from the pulpit while Rabbi 

Grover was in Israel. 

Our Program for 2013 continues with Ian 

Schlifer. Abe Bernstein will present Parashas 

in July/August. 

Our thanks to Mandy Gnesin and the 

office staff for bringing our program to the 

attention of members through Ma Nishma. 

Henry Alkin 

Beth Tikvah Jewish Education Centre 

The Beth Tikvah Ushering Team 

is looking for a few volunteers to help 

during Yom Tov. Each ushering shift is 

approx 1½ hrs., either upstairs or downstairs, 

either at Rosh Hashanah or Yom 

Kippur. Some of our volunteers do one 

day on each holiday. There are usually 2-4 

volunteers at each set of doors welcoming 

our members to services. 

Our Ushering Team is also looking for volunteers 

for Shabbat. It is usually 3-4 times 

each year (Sept.-June). 

Please contact our Ushering Team 

Coordinator - Dave Feinstein at 

(905) 884-2286 or 

E-mail: rozdavefeinstein@rogers.com 

(indicate your name, e-mail address and 

phone number). 

Getting Torah 

SUMMER TALMUD SERIES WITH 

RABBI GROVER 

CONTINUING TALMUD SERIES FOR 

LEARNERS OF ALL AGES, LEVELS 

AND BACKGROUNDS 

One hour before Minhah, on most Shabbat 

afternoons in June, July, and August. 


Ritual Committee 

Ritual Committee Report 

By Robert Feldgaier 

Sukkot/Simhat Torah Activities 

Lulav and Etrog 

All sets, direct from Israel, include an etrog, 

lulav, willow branches, myrtle branches and 

a woven palm holder, plus instructions for 

completing the ritual shaking of the four 

species. The cost is $60. To order your 

lulav and etrog, please contact the 

Synagogue office (416-221-3433 ext. 300) 

by Wednesday, September 11th. 

There will be a demonstration of the procedure 

for waving the lulav and etrog before 

the recitation of Hallel during the morning 


service on the first day of Sukkot, Thursday 

September 19th. Throughout Sukkot, our 

ritual staff will be available to assist with performing 

the mitzvah of taking the lulav and 

etrog at morning services (except Shabbat 

Hol Hamo’ed). 

Dinner in the Sukkah 

Wednesday, September 18th following 

services at 6:45 p.m. 

Join us for a festive Yom Tov meal as we 

observe the mitzvah of eating the first meal 

of Sukkot in the Beth Tikvah Sukkah. 

Experience the joy of Sukkot Beth Tikvah 

style with an appetizing meal and joyous 

singing in a family-friendly atmosphere. 

Reserve early as space is limited. The cost is 

$21 per adult and $11 for children age 12 

and under. Reservations and payment 

must be received by the Synagogue office 

no later than Thursday, September 12th. 

The dinner is co-sponsored by Morris 

Justein and the family of Wolf Justein z’l, in 

memory of Samson and Pearl Justein and 

Israel and Wolf Justein. 

Shabbat Hol Hamo’ed Sukkot 

Saturday, September 21st at 8:45 a.m. 

Men and women who have reached the age 

of Bar/Bat Mitzvah are invited to participate 

in chanting a chapter of Kohelet. Please 

contact Irv Kirshenblat, Ritual Director, 

at 416-221-3433, ext. 308. 

Join us in the afternoon for Minhah at 

6:50 p.m., followed by Seudah Shlishit in 

the Sukkah, Ma’ariv, and Havdalah in the 

Sukkah. There is no charge. 

Hoshanah Rabbah 

Join us for this unique and special service on 

Wednesday, September 25th at 6:45 a.m., 

where we circle the Chapel seven times with 

our lulavim and etrogim and beat willows in 

the final Hoshanah service of Sukkot. 

Following services, please join us for a complementary 

breakfast in the Sukkah. 

Simhat Torah 

Thursday, September 26th at 7:00 p.m. 

and Friday, September 27th at 8:45 a.m. 

At the evening and morning services, all of 

the Torah scrolls are removed from the Aron 

Kodesh and carried around the Sanctuary in 

seven processions accompanied by festive 

singing and dancing. On Simhat Torah 

morning, everyone who has attained the age 

of Bar and Bat Mitzvah is honoured with an 

aliyah. All children will be invited to the 

Bimah to join in reciting the blessing for the 

special aliyah – Kol Hane’arim. 

All male and female members who have 

reached the age of Bar/Bat Mitzvah are invited 

and encouraged to participate in the 

reading of the Torah, and tables can be 

arranged for family members and/or friends 

to read at their own table. Five short aliyot 

are read at each table, and if you wish, we 

can team you up with other readers and help 

you prepare. For further information, please 

contact Irv Kirshenblat at 416-221-3433 

ext. 308. There will be a choice of mixed 

tables (for men and women) as well as tables 

for men only and women only. 

Following services on Simhat Torah morning, 

the congregation is invited to a special 

Kiddush luncheon, prepared by Levy’s 

Catering, sponsored by Beth Tikvah 

Synagogue and our honourees. 

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Simhat Torah Honourees 

Kol Hane’arim: Louise Singer 

This is the last aliyah before Hattan Torah, 

at which time all children below the age of 

Bar/Bat Mitzvah will be called up to the 

bimah to recite the blessing before and after 

the Torah reading together with Louise 

Singer, while standing under a tallit. 

Hattan Torah: Len Sadinsky 

The last aliyah of the annual Torah reading 

cycle is called Hattan Torah (the Groom of 

the Torah) as if the Torah was betrothed to 

him and he was its groom. At the conclusion, 

the congregation proclaims aloud “Be 

strong, be strong, and let us strengthen.” 

Hattan Bereshit: Irv Zelcer 

After rolling the Torah scroll read for Hattan 

Torah, we immediately commence the 

annual cycle of Torah reading again from a 

second Torah scroll, beginning with the 

opening verses of Bereshit, recounting the 

seven days of creation. 

Maftir and Haftarah: Merle Goldman 

The final aliyah is read from the third Torah 

scroll and recounts the sacrificial offerings 

associated with the holidays. Merle 

Goldman will then chant the special 

Haftarah for Simhat Torah. 

Honour the Torah in Our Simhat Torah 

Celebratory Progamme Booklet 

This year we are again offering members, 

relatives and friends the opportunity to 

make a donation in honour of our special 

Simhat Torah honourees and/or in honour 

of receiving a Torah honour themselves. All 

donations of $18.00 or more will be 

acknowledged in our Simhat Torah celebratory 

programme booklet to be distributed 

on Simhat Torah morning. In addition, if 

you wish to honour any of our special honourees, 

you may choose to have a special 

donation card mailed to the honouree(s). 

Donations will be directed to enhancing ritual 

activities and programming for all ages at 

Beth Tikvah. 

Please refer to the Donation Form below. 


Louise Singer – (Photo unavailable) 

It has been my joy and privilege to have 

been part of the Beth Tikvah community 

since 1974. Initially, I joined because of 

Rabbi Feder and the choir. Although the 

journey from South Riverdale (now 

Leslieville) is always challenging, once I 

arrive at Beth Tikvah I feel as if I have come 

home. 

I was born in London, England and arrived 

in Toronto in July 1968 – on a stiflingly hot 

and humid day which almost sent me 

straight back to London. I came for two 

years and I’m still here! My son, David, 

received his PhD last year and is married to 

Lola – a very special daughter-in-law. My 

daughter, Rachel, is married to Christopher, 

a fine young man. Their children are Jacob, 

Isabelle, and recently, Elliot. My second, 

middle child – Joshua died in infancy. 

I started a nursing career in London, 

England in 1962 and continued non-stop 

until January 2004. Nursing has come a 

long way in 42 years. Oh the stories I could 

tell! 

Beth Tikvah has also come a long way, 

including making great strides for women 

including participation, and having one of 

the best accessible washrooms in Toronto. 

As soon as I could, I became actively 

involved with Beth Tikvah, participating in 

the Kosher Food Drive, Social Action, 

Telecare, Hesed, and probably ones I have 

forgotten. I have attended Adult Education 

classes and continue to do so. While all this 

was going on, my children went to “Heder” 

at Beth Tikvah on the TTC from South 

Riverdale. 

I have also, in my own small way, been an 

advocate to try to right a wrong – and, in so 

doing, have established precedents that have 

helped others. Among others, I have taken 

on the Canadian Ministry of Immigration, 

Pearson Airport, the City of Toronto, the 

TTC, the Toronto Board of Education, 

ACAT (the Advisory Committee on 

Accessibility to the TTC), and my knitting 

guild. After many years of trying, I gave up 

on the knitting guild! 

SIMHAT TORAH HONOUREES 

I would like to thank all the staff at Beth 

Tikvah for support and inspiration that is 

spiritual, musical and practical. I would also 

like to thank my many friends, my surrogate 

family, as well as everyone who has driven 

me uptown, downtown, and out of town. 

Shanah Tovah – Hag Sameah! 

Len Sadinsky 

I was born in Ottawa 

and have lived in 

Toronto for 44 years. I 

am a Family 

Doctor and practice in 

Etobicoke. I met my 

wife Linda Rovet - a 

Torontonian - in a 

medical building on Leslie St. and we married 

in 1972. When my daughter Marnie 

was born in March 1975, I called up Beth 

Tikvah and asked if we could have her 

named at the shul even though we were not 

members. I was told to bring her to shul 

that Shabbat and was grateful for the kindness. 

The next year we joined the shul and 

have been members for 38 years now. 

I can remember that the cloakroom was 

where our chapel is now and there was a sea 

of children’s boots under the long benches 

every Shabbat. Early on we were busy raising 

our own family of two daughters and a 

son and came to shul sporadically. 

We attended musical events and holiday 

parties occasionally. Over the years I have 

been involved with Men’s Club, the 

Nominations Committee, played baseball 

for the shul team, read Torah, led Pesukei 

D’Zimra, and attended many shul events 

with my wife. I try to attend services at least 

once a week to help out the minyan. I’m not 

sure exactly when I started noticing more 

gray heads than kids’ boots but I think it 

was about the same time my patients 

stopped telling me I looked too young and 

instead asked me when I was going to retire. 

I have enjoyed all of our professionals over 

the years - each one having his/her unique 

abilities. Most recently I have enjoyed being 

on the Pesah Sub-Committee of the Ritual 

Committee working with a hard-working, 

dedicated, talented group of people. We are 

proud to have helped produce our first shul 

members Seder this year with the able help 

of Rabbi Grover and Cantor Kovari. 

Eighty-one people attended. We invite you 

to join us in person or help us by other 

means so we can hopefully expand the shul 

Seder or Seders. 

I am very honoured to be this years Hattan 

Torah. See you in shul. 

P.S. We now have two grandsons! 

Irv Zelcer 

I must be unusual since I was born and 

raised in Toronto. I did 

my medical training at 

the University of 

Toronto, interned at 

Toronto Western 

Hospital and did a year 

of Pediatrics at Sick 

Children’s Hospital 

before joining a general 

practice group in the 

Bathurst Manor. I have been there for 43 

years helping to care for Toronto residents. I 

have university appointments at both 

University of Toronto and McMaster 

University (Assistant Professor). My focus in 

my office for the last 20 years has been 

teaching medical students and physician 

assistant students as well as caring for my 

patients. 

Anita and I joined Beth Tikvah over 39 

years ago. I loved the lay teaching, the adult 

education and the dynamic Rabbi (A. 

Feder). 

With life cycle changes, the professionals 

here encouraged me to do more. Morris 

Bitterman especially, helped me to learn to 

read Torah, do a Haftarah and lead Kabbalat 

Shabbat Services for each of my daughter’s 

Bat Mitzvahs. Rabbi Marcus encouraged 

me to lead services when my Dad passed 

away. 

My daughters all went to school at USDS at 

Beth Tikvah. The Tallit that I wear at Beth 

Tikvah on Simhat Torah was made by my 

daughter Sarah as a project at USDS. Years 

ago, when Anita was a member of the Ritual 

Committee, she pointed out that the morning 

minyan needed help. I began coming 

Wednesday mornings on a regular basis. To 

this day, they call me “Mr. Wednesday”. I 

often lead services. I have also helped lead 

services at shiva houses when a lead wasn’t 

available. 

I feel commitment to ritual is important. 

There are many ways to participate in Beth 

Tikvah. However, as we all age the need to 

say Kaddish for Yahrzeits is important. I 

feel there is a need to support the daily 

minyan so that members can come to Beth 


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Tikvah and know that they will be able to 

say Kaddish. 

I appreciate the honour given to me and 

wish the entire congregation Shanah Tovah. 

Merle Goldman 

Merle holds bachelor 

and master degrees 

from the University of 

Toronto. While living 

in Israel between 1983 

and 1985, she was 

enrolled in further 

graduate studies at the 

Melton Centre for 

Jewish Education at the Hebrew University 

of Jerusalem. 

She also holds a certificate in Family Life 

Education from the Jewish Family & Child 

Service. Merle has been affiliated with the 

Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University 

for nearly 24 years and today holds the position 

of executive vice president. Merle has 

enjoyed many years of professional and volunteer 

experience in both the Jewish and 

general communities. 

At Beth Tikvah, Merle is a past sisterhood 

president, a past synagogue president, has sat 

on numerous committees and is still an 

active and caring member. 

She is married to Stephen, is the proud 

mother and mother- in- law of seven wonderful 

children and is blessed with eleven 

grandchildren. 

Adult Education 



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YOU TOO CAN READ HEBREW 

A beginners’ Hebrew reading class with Irv Kirshenblat is being 

offered on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. starting September 17, 

2013. The course will run for a series of ten lessons. For those 

who are unable to attend the morning sessions, an evening course 

will be offered starting Monday evenings at 8:00 p.m. starting 

September 23, 2013. Advanced registration required as space is 

limited. Please contact Irv Kirshenblat at 416-221-3433 x 308. 

A Jewish Approach to Social Ethics: Classical and 

Contemporary Texts Confront Modern Life’s Realities 

A six week course led by Educator, Bracha Feder begins Tuesday, 

October 22nd at 7:30 p.m. 

Please call the office to register 416-221-3433. 

First Session 

Pillars of Right and Wrong: In Search of Bedrock Principles of 

Jewish Ethics 

Second Session 

The Self and Individual Conscience: Steps Towards Developing 

Ego-Strength 

Third Session 

Ethics and Challenges of Day to Day Living: Expectations, 

Obligations and Dilemmas 

Fourth Session 

Ahavat Yisrael – Loving One’s Fellow Jew: Seeking Unity in the 

midst of Debate and Division 

Fifth Session 

Ahavat Habriyot – Loving Humankind: The Struggle to Bring 

Harmony to a World in Disarray 

Sixth Session 

Tefillah, Shabbat, Hagim and the Ethical Agenda 

WHAT’S UP DOC? CARROTS ON THE MENU FOR A HEALTHY NEW YEAR! 

By Norene Gilletz 

Carrots are always on my menu when it 

comes to the High Holidays. The biggest 

decision is to decide how to prepare and 

serve them. The Yiddish word for carrot is 

‘mehren,’ which means to multiply or 

increase, and there are multiple ways to prepare 

and serve them. Serve carrot coins in 

your homemade chicken soup, to garnish 

gefilte fish or make a tzimmes. Grate raw 

carrots into a colourful salad or transform 

carrot puree into a crispy kugel. Shanah 

Tovah U'Metukah! Enjoy in good health. 

NORENE’S CARROT 

CRANBERRY SALAD 

This simply scrumptious salad contains carrots, 

apples and honey, making it a ‘grate’ 

choice for the High Holidays. A food 

processor speeds up preparation. 

8 medium carrots (4 cups grated) 

2 Granny Smith or Royal Gala apples, 

peeled and cored 

3 Tbsp minced fresh parsley 

1 cup dried cranberries 

2Tbsp lemon juice 

2 Tbsp orange juice 

1/4 cup honey 

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 

Salt and pepper to taste 

Grate carrots and transfer to a large bowl. 

Grate apples and add to carrots. Add parsley 

and dried cranberries. 

Add juices, honey, oil, salt and pepper and 

toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate 

before serving. Serve chilled. 

Yield: 8 servings. Multiplies easily. Keeps 2 

to 3 days in the refrigerator. 

CARROT KUGEL 

This carrot kugel can be made gluten-free 

by using potato starch instead of flour. You 

can serve it hot or at room temperature so 

there’s no worry about serving straggling 

arrivals at the holiday table. It’s a winner! 

2 lbs (1 kg) carrots, cut in chunks 

1/2 cup almonds 

1/4 cup brown sugar, lightly packed 

6 eggs 

1/4 cup potato starch or all-purpose flour 

1/3 cup honey 

1/2 cup oil 

2 tsp vanilla extract or wine 

2 tsp baking powder 

1/2 tsp cinnamon 

Cook carrots in boiling salted water until 

tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well and let 

cool. 

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch 

glass baking dish with nonstick spray. 

In a food processor fitted with the steel 

blade, process almonds and brown sugar 

until crumbly, 8 to 10 seconds. Remove 

from bowl and set aside. 

Purée carrots until smooth, 20 to 25 seconds. 

Add eggs and mix well. Add potato 

starch, honey, oil, vanilla, baking powder 

and cinnamon. Process until smooth, about 

30 seconds longer. Scrape down sides of 

bowl once or twice. 

Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and 

sprinkle with reserved almond mixture. 

Bake about 1 hour, until nicely browned. 

Yield: 12 servings. Keeps 2 to 3 days in the 

refrigerator. Reheats and/or freezes well. 

Delicious served hot or at room temperature. 

Norene Gilletz is the leading author of kosher 

cookbooks in Canada. She is the author of 

nine cookbooks and divides her time between 

work as a food writer, culinary consultant, 

spokesperson, cooking instructor, lecturer and 

editor. Norene lives in Toronto, Canada and 

her motto is “Food that’s good for you should 

taste good!” For more information, visit her 

website at www.gourmania.com or email her 

at goodfood@gourmania.com. 


There are many activities available to our 

Men’s Club members during the summer 

this year. Here are just a few. 

Follow the thread of the 

Unraveller 

The “Unraveller” has been enlightening 

members of Beth Tikvah Men’s Club for several 

months, and you, too, can join us as we 

read the weekly commentary on the 

Haftorah from the Federation of Jewish 

Men’s Clubs. The e-mailing, written by 

Rabbi Charles Simon and others, is intended 

to help us understand the reading from the 

Prophets that accompanies the weekly Torah 

portion. The commentary offers an explanation 

of the context of the writing and, on 

occasion, discusses why our ancestors selected 

it to accompany a given Torah reading. If 

you are interested in subscribing to this 

weekly publication, please visit the following 

website, http://www.fjmcconsultants.org/seferhaftorah-sign-up.html 

and, please recommend it to your friends . 

KERUV 

As the Regional Keruv coordinator, I was 

privileged to attend the annual meeting of 

Keruv coordinators, held at the Pearlstone 

Retreat Center on the outskirts of Baltimore, 

the weekend of April 12- 14. We met with 

45 other folks to discuss Keruv issues, and 

how to accommodate intermarried couples, 

and their families. The topics most discussed 

were opportunities to make our Shul more 

welcoming to those folks and to others, 

interested in reaffirming their Judaism or in 

joining our faith. Discussions were lively and 

informative. If this is a topic you might like 

to discuss, I welcome your participation and 

input. 

FJMC Lake Ontario Region 

Retreat 

Lake Ontario Region FJMC annual weekend 

retreat was the weekend of June May 

31-June 2rd. at the Mansfield Outdoor 

Center, about one hour north of Toronto. 

Men from the Toronto, London, Buffalo 

and Rochester clubs were treated to a weekend 

of scholarship, Torah study, leadership 

training, great fellowship, and GREAT 

kosher food. As usual, there was Davening 

skills taught and highlighted. Our Beth 

Tikvah club is proud of Jim Heifetz, who is 

the Region’s Past President, and along with 

Ian Shlifer participated in this event. Our 

Beth Tikvah Men’s Club 

club offers generous subventions to first-time 

and/or repeat attendees. We congratulate 

Jim and Ian Shlifer. And to those of you 

who missed the opportunity to attend, try 

for next year. 

Men’s Club Fundraising 

One of our Club’s major fundraising events 

is the Yom Hashoah Yellow candle programme. 

Many members wonder what happens 

to the funds raised by this and any 

other donations attributed to your Men’s 

Club. At Beth Tikvah, in the past, we helped 

sponsor the inter-synagogue baseball league. 

However, the Region has asked that we allocate 

any surplus funds towards supporting 

our Youth programmes, and in particular, 

allocate funds to Camp Ramah, to help support 

the Tikvah programme there, which is 

an attempt to replace the Camp Reena, 

which closed several years ago. The former 

Great Lakes Region, of which we were 

members, donated over $100,000.00 

towards the construction of a visitor’s 

“motel” so that visiting scholars, and/or parents, 

who wished to stay overnight, would 

be able to reside on 

campus, rather than at 

the nearest motel, many 

miles away on Highway 

#11. Our commitment 

to our own Beth Tikvah 

Youth programmes is 

ongoing, and we welcome 

any and all suggestions 

as to how we 

might support our 

youth. Our efforts 

world-wide, like the 

World Wide Wrap, 

shows our attempt to 

involve Parents and our 

Youth in the Mitzvah of 

prayer and T‘fillin. Your 

suggestions for any 

other efforts in this vein 

are welcomed. 

Take advantage of what 

your FJMC 

Membership has to 

offer. Visit the web-site 

FJMC.org to see what 

we are all about. 

Youth Leadership Award 

As part of our commitment to our youth, in 

addition to our support of Camp Ramah, 

our Men’s Club, in cooperation with our 

Rabbi Grover, and our Youth Director, Sigal 

Tuch, endeavor to recognize the outstanding 

leadership qualities of our own Beth Tikvah 

Youth. Accordingly, it was our pleasure this 

year to honour Isaac Mailach, for our Youth 

Leadership Award. The award was presented 

by our Past- President, Jim Heifetz, on the 

Youth Shabbat. A Medallion, as well as a 

certificate and a small cheque from the 

Men’s Club, is presented to the honouree. 

Well done, Isaac! 

C U soon? 

Moe Horenfeldt 


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From: Lisa Glass 

[mailto:lgteaches@yahoo.ca] 

Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 7:25 AM 

To: Jarrod Grover; Sigal Tuch; 

doris@bethtikvahtoronto.org; Tibi Kovari 

Cc: Joe Glass 

Subject: Thank YOU! 

Hi Rabbi G, Sigal, Doris and Tibi! 

I have hardly slept. I am caught up in the 

glow of what must be a combination of pride 

and emotion relating to Rosie’s bat mitzvah 

and I felt compelled to write this now while 

feeling what I am feeling. 

Yesterday was like a dream for us. Our little 

girl got up in front of all of those people and 

did what she thought she couldn’t do...or 

rather...what she didn’t want to do. Who 

knew that underneath that calm, confident 

exterior....was a nervous 12-year old with 

sweaty palms????!!!!!! 

There are so many people to thank, but we 

wanted to thank you Rabbi G. for your 

extremely heartfelt words. You took the time 

to address each one of us personally and we 

heard many people commenting on your 

WANTED! 

NEW MEMBERS FOR 

HAVURAH.COM 

Wanted: Interesting Beth Tikvah 

members who are looking for stimulating 

events and activities in the 

company of other interesting Beth 

Tikvah members. 

Havurah.com is a Beth Tikvah programme 

with a current membership 

of 19, singles and couples. Meetings 

are held once a month, September to 

June on the last Sunday of the month 

unless otherwise announced. Annual 

membership fees are $36 per person. 

We meet in private homes and present 

diverse programmes featuring 

guest speakers on a variety of topics, 

movies, outings and group holiday celebrations. 

We have become close 

friends with mutual respect supporting 

each other in times of need. 

Interested? Get in touch with our 

Chairperson, Raizie Jacobson at 

rjacobson91@gmail.com 

Musica Beth Tikvah 

warmth and sense of humour. Thank you for 

incorporating what you already knew about 

us and twisting it in your Rabbi G way to 

make it funny and so specific to our family 

and guests. 

Yesterday would absolutely NOT have been 

possible without several people and Sigal is 

one of them. She worked tirelessly and unwaveringly 

with Rosie. The number of hours 

she put in goes way above and beyond what 

we expected and her talents exceed our greatest 

wishes. Thank you Sigal for preparing 

Rosie using humour and love and pushing 

her to reach for what she thought was unattainable. 

You really do “get” her!!!! 

Doris....Thank you for being extremely organized 

and professional and going the extra 

mile for us. We appreciated your honesty (we 

really didn’t need colourful napkins and our 

guests survived without bagels!!!!). You were 

incredibly approachable and helpful all along 

this journey and you understood our passion 

and our need to make it “just right” for us. 

Finally, but not least......Tibi. Your voice yesterday 

took what was a special day and lifted 

it up to a new height. We NEVER tire of 

Play a Role in the Future 

of Beth Tikvah 

Do you want to share your ideas, 

experience and talents to support the 

success of Beth Tikvah? Lead or contribute 

to one of our committees? 

Be involved in the decision-making for 

our synagogue? 

The Nominations Committee is 

meeting this summer and fall to consider 

members who can serve on the 

next Beth Tikvah Board of Governors. 

If you wish to help shape the future of 

Beth Tikvah, please contact: 

Maurice Kulik 

Chair, Beth Tikvah Nominations 

Committee 

(905)-303-7603 

mauricek@rogers.com 

hearing you sing and your renditions of some 

old favourites are always so interesting!!! You 

have really watched Rosie grow up and we 

know that you were proud of her up there 

too (she has come a long way from that little 

CD you put together!!!!) 

On a final note, we felt so privileged that 

Rabbi Markose was there yesterday as well. 

As you know he married us 20 years ago and 

having him there to witness Rosie’s bat mitzvah 

felt a little surreal and he will be 

missed!!!! Please feel free to forward this onto 

him as I don’t have his email address. 

It is so wonderful to be part of such a large 

synagogue and yet to feel that it is small in 

terms of how we are treated and approached. 

Thank you all for making Rosie’s bat mitzvah 

such an incredibly special occasion in our 

lives. We are indebted to all of you!!! 

Enjoy the rest of your weekend! 

Sincerely and with love, 

Lisa and Joe Glass (and Rosie of course!!) 

HAKOL HUMOUR 

Mr. Schwartz calls his son David in 

Montreal. He says “I hate to tell you, 

but your mother and I can’t stand 

each other anymore and we are 

divorcing. That’s it! I want to live out 

the rest of my years in peace. I am 

telling you now, so you and your sister 

won’t go in to shock when I move 

out”. 

After he hangs up, David immediately 

calls his sister in Vancouver and tells 

her the news. The sister says,” I’ll handle 

this.” She calls their father in 

Toronto and pleads with him. ‘Don’t 

do anything until David and I get 

there. We’ll be there on Wednesday 

night.” The father says, “All right, I’ll 

wait until I see you”. 

When Mr. Schwartz hangs up the 

phone, he hollers to his wife, “Okay, 

they’re coming for Rosh Hashanah. 

Now what are we going to tell them 

for Passover?” 



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By Sigal Tuch 

Youth & Young Families Director 

Youth and Young Families 

(416)221-3433 x302 

sigal@bethtikvahtoronto.org 

Honey Cake & Flowers by Oritte Rudski 

Every year, when the days begin to shorten and summer camp ends, 

lilac-coloured flowers bloom in my garden. 

The King in His glory comes down to the field. 

I am sure He has come to enjoy my flowers and comfort me as I 

struggle to bid summer goodbye. 

“Your majesty, please wait a moment. 

I’ll come out to greet You, perhaps invite You for a cup of tea and a 

freshly baked muffin” I beg. 

The King smiles as I explain “I just have to change the baby’s diaper, 

Sweep the kitchen floor and wipe Yankee’s nose. 

Then I can greet Your Majesty in my new peach silk suit.” 

The King is holding a pad and pencil. 

He removes His crown and casts aside His purple cloak, hiding them 

behind the bushes. 

I see Him writing something and humming softly as he writes. 

I try to take a peek at His notes but the pad disappears into the pocket 

of his vest. 

The phone rings. Malka’s mom is in hospital. 

Could I please watch Mendy and Esty while she brings her a hot 

Kosher lunch? 

I hesitate long enough to realize that my date with the 

King will have to wait. 

In my stained grey housecoat I prepare macaroni and cheese. 

“Maybe tomorrow, Your Majesty” I mumble with a sigh; I wonder 

what He’s written about me in His pad. 

Next day I’m so busy buying school supplies that 

I nearly forget the king. 

Paper is on sale at the local store at 29 cents a pack. 

They also have 2 inch blue binders but Miri’s teacher demands one 

that is three inches wide. 

So off we go to another store. Brochy needs coloured pencils, Berry 

needs markers, and Ricky must have a package of 24 crayons. 

Tomorrow is the first full day of school. 

Yippee! I hope the King will wait. 

My new mixer is missing a beater. Oh, there it is, under the 

instruction manual. 

Just in time to bake a honey chiffon cake. Oh, no! There is no honey 

left in my pantry. 

I dress the baby and run to strap him into the car seat. 

The car is gone. I forgot that today is Thursday. 

Gershon always drives to work on Thursdays so he can be on time 

after hearing the Torah reading. 

I grab my Peg Perego and start pushing uphill. 

I run home, sweating in the late summer heat. 

The King is waiting in my garden, scribbling in His little book. 

Tomorrow I’ll surely invite Him in and serve 

Him some fresh honey cake. 

I’ll apologize and explain how busy I’ve been. I’ll ask for His forgiveness 

for ignoring Him so long. 

Perhaps if I sing His praises he’ll reward me with a smile, a golden 

coin, or a royal blessing. 

The King waits patiently in my garden. The flowers begin to wilt. 

Every day is filled to the brim. Somehow there is no time 

for me to welcome Him. 

One day He takes His crown out from behind the bushes. 

He puts His pad and pencil into His pocket and dons 

His Royal cloak. 

After a brief conversation on His Blackberry phone a coach pulls up. 

I run to my car and follow Him. 

“Please, please, come back.” 

The tall gate opens and the coach disappears. I pound on the door 

and beg to be admitted. 

“Please let me apologize to the King. Please show me 

what’s written in His book.” 

A messenger returns. The King is on His throne. 

He cannot come back. Within 10 days He will send you an email. 

I wipe my brow and get back into my stuffy Toyota. 

I drive home and pray for the King’s forgiveness. 

Ten days pass. Long days. My clicking finger trembles. 

That’s strange. The king’s letter is entitled “Thank you” 

The King is busy. His email is short. 

“Thank you, My daughter, for helping me take care of My world. 

You’re doing a great job. You need not serve Me honey cake. 

Each time you take care of your family you are serving Me. 

You are inscribed for a sweet new year. 

As sweet as your honey cake.” 

I cut the remaining flowers and bring them in from my garden. 

It is time to say goodbye to summer and greet the New Year. 

http://www.chabad.org/theJewishWoman/article_cdo/aid/983686/jew 

ish/Honey-Cake-and-Flowers.htm 

From my family to yours - Shanah Tovah U'Metukah! 

2013/5774 High Holiday Family 

Services at the Grand Luxe: Young 

Families (kids up to age 12, parents & 

grandparents) are invited to attend an energetic, 

participatory and abbreviated High 

Holiday experience as we pray and play 

together in an interactive & family-friendly 

environment. Featuring tefillah, games, stories 

and much more! Led by Sigal Tuch and 

Avee Helfand, the Family Service will be 

held at the Grand Luxe Event Boutique. 

Located at 3125 Bayview Avenue, the Grand 

Luxe is an event facility just across Bayview 

Avenue and a bit north of Beth Tikvah 

Synagogue. Those attending Family Services 

may purchase a parking pass for $18/vehicle 

by contacting the synagogue office. Parking 

for all three services may be accessed with 

one pass. Passes are available on a first come 

first reserved basis. 

A limited number of tickets are available for 

the Family Service at the Grand Luxe to first 

time attendees for an introductory fee of 

$175/adult ticket. Offer not available to 

existing members. Children (12 and under) 

are FREE with their parents. Tickets will 

include complimentary access to Beth 

Tikvah Synagogue for Ne’ilah Services at the 

conclusion of Yom Kippur. Reservations are 

required for Family Services at the Grand 

Luxe. Please complete the registration form 

which can be found on our website and 

return to the synagogue office via fax or 

email. For questions or further information, 

please contact Sigal. 

High Holiday Family Services at the 

Grand Luxe 

Rosh Hashanah Day 1 & 2: September 5th 

& 6th 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM 

Family Tashlikh Service: September 5th 


12:05 PM -12:20 PM 

Yom Kippur: September 14th 

9:30 AM - 11:45 AM 

Yom Kippur Family Yizkor Service: 

September 14th 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM 

(with Concurrent Kids Program) 

2013/5774 High Holiday Youth 

Services at Beth Tikvah Synagogue: 

Our brand NEW Drop IN Centre is open 

to parents/grandparents/caregivers with their 

kids ages 0-5. Take advantage of a safe space 

to play with your children. The Drop IN 

Centre will be available during youth service 

hours only on both days of Rosh Hashanah, 

Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur at Beth Tikvah 

Synagogue for synagogue members. This 

area is a parented area: children must be 

supervised by a parent/grandparent/caregiver 

at all times. 

Don’t miss the debut of the Tots Shabbat 

High Holiday Service! Enjoy a specialized 

structured service for adults and their kids 

ages 0-5 with professional educators, tefillah, 

story-time and more! Available on the first 

day of Rosh Hashanah from 10:30am - 

noon in the Drop IN Centre. This is a parented 

program: children must be supervised 

by a parent/grandparent/caregiver at all 

times. Reservations are required. Please 

complete the registration form which can be 

found on our website and return to the synagogue 

office via fax or email. Circle time 

with our High Holiday Early Childhood 

Educator, Lisa Glass, will be available in 

the Drop IN Centre on the second day of 

Rosh Hashanah and on Yom Kippur. Check 

synagogue signs for times. 

Drop-off Babysitting Services are available 

for kids in JK & SK on both days of Rosh 

Hashanah, Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur. Our 

team of youth leaders will make sure that 

your kids are safe, engaged and having fun. 

Available only at Beth Tikvah Synagogue to 

synagogue members. Circle time with our 

High Holiday Early Childhood Educator, 

Lisa Glass, will be offered for the Babysitting 

group on both days of Rosh Hashanah, Kol 

Nidre and on Yom Kippur. Check synagogue 

signs for times. 

Just for kids in Grades 1-6, High Holiday 

Youth Services will be available for Beth 

Tikvah members on both days of Rosh 

Hashanah, Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur. 

Youth Services will be offered at Beth Tikvah 

Synagogue only and will include tefillah, 

holiday-based games & activities and nut 

aware refreshments. All children will observe 

the mitzvah of hearing the shofar. All youth 

services will enjoy 

specialized and structured 

activities with 

our High Holiday 

Educator, Bracha 

Feder. 

Keep an eye out for 

our Moss Family 

Shinshinim! Our 

Young Emissaries 

from Israel, Omree 

Negri and Orian 

Grisana will make 

their debut during 

the High Holidays 

with special programs 

for our Grade 7 & 

8’s, in youth services 

and at Young Family 

Services at the Grand 

Luxe. 

Special sessions will 

be available for our 

Grade 7 & 8’s with 

Bracha and with our 

Moss Family 

Shinshinim, Omree 

and Orian. Check 

synagogue signs for 

times. For questions 

or further information, 

please contact 

Sigal. 

High Holiday Drop IN Centre, 

Babysitting & Youth Services at Beth 

Tikvah Synagogue 

Rosh Hashanah Day 1 & 2: September 5th 

& 6th 9:30 AM - 1 PM 

Kol Nidre: September 13th 

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM 

Yom Kippur: September 14th 

9:30 AM - 1 PM 

REMINDER: High Holiday Youth Leader 

Mandatory Staff Training Session will take 

place on Tuesday September 3rd in the 

Assembly Hall at Beth Tikvah from 6:30- 

8:30pm. Pizza dinner will be provided. 

Don’t forget to bring your signed contracts if 

you haven’t already submitted them. 

Concerns or questions contact Sigal. 

Mens’ Floor Hockey: If you are 18 + and 

would like a way to meet other Beth Tikvah 

men, get some exercise and have a great 

time; then why not join the BT Floor 

Hockey team? Thursday evenings beginning 

October 3rd from 8:30-10pm in the synagogue 

gym (lower level beside the Assembly 

Hall) is the place to be. Cost: BT Members 

$10/session or $50 for the season; Non- 

Members $12/session or $75 for the season. 

Visit the BT website to download your 

waiver and register online or contact the 

synagogue office. For more information 

contact Joey Glass at: 

jbglass25@gmail.com 

or call 416-489-9712. 

YF Email List: If you would like to receive 

all the YF flyers electronically, please contact 

Sigal to be added to the YF database. 

TGIS: THANK G-D IT’S SHABBAT: 

Beth Tikvah’s Tots Shabbat (parented program 

for kids and their parents/grandparents/caregivers 

0-5 and drop-off for kids in 

SK) and Shabbat Morning Youth Services 

(Beginyan: grade 1-3) and Allstars (grade 4- 

&) are available on Shabbat and holiday 

morning beginning on September 7th 

from 10:30 am to noon. Keep an eye out 

for our Moss Family Shinshinim! Our 

Young Emissaries from Israel, Omree Negri 

and Orian Grisana will be with our youth 

services on Shabbat and holiday mornings 

with lots of fun and Israel engagement programming 

throughout the program year. 


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The BT Blazers - “The Halutzim” (Grades 

1-4): 

Do you have older brothers and sisters and 

have been jealous of all the fun programs 

they have here at BT that you have been too 

young to attend? Well the wait is over! 

Halutzim means pioneer in Hebrew. Come 

out and blaze a trail with the BT Blazers and 

help us make history! Join us for exciting 

monthly programs with tons of fun for 

everyone, led by our Youth Coordinator, 

Danielle Shoychet. Keep an eye out for our 

Moss Family Shinshinim! Our Young 

Emissaries from Israel, Omree Negri and 

Orian Grisana will be participating too! If 

you would like to be added to the Halutzim 

database and receive information about all 

of our great programs, contact Sigal. 

Our opening program will take place on 

Sunday October 6th sponsored by the 

Canadian Alliance of Synagogue Youth (the 

youth arm of the Canadian Council of 

Conservative Synagogues). Join kids from 

Beth Tikvah and across Toronto for Noah’s 

Ark Animal Adventure from 12:30- 

2:30pm at Adath Israel Congregation, 37 

Southbourne Avenue. Program includes 

pizza lunch, create your own stuffed animal 

with “Kids Fun Factory”, meet the “Critter 

World” animal family, cookie decorating and 

fun galore. Halutzim will be accompanied 

by BT staff. Cost: $15/person. Access your 

application at: www.canadianccs.ca. 

Registration deadline is Monday September 

23, 2013. Space is limited. For more information 

contact Danielle at: 

btblazers@gmail.com or Sigal. 

Zerizim (Grades 5-8): 

It’s the place to be for amazing monthly programming. 

Whether it’s a snow-tubing trip, 

limo excursion or Sukkah hop, Beth Tikvah 

Zerizim is a great place to hang out, have 

some fun and maybe even learn a little 

something too; with awesome programming, 

led by our Youth Coordinator Danielle 

Shoychet. Keep an eye out for our Moss 

Family Shinshinim! Our Young Emissaries 

from Israel, Omree Negri and Orian 

Grisana will be participating too! If you’re 

not on our email lists and you wanna be, 

contact Sigal. 

Our opening program the Zerizim Sukkah 

Hop will take place on Motzei Shabbat 

September 21st from 9-11:30pm. The fun 

begins in the BT Sukkah with a progressive 

meal to follow and transportation from 

Sukkah to Sukkah via limousine. Find out 

what this year’s mystery letter is and bring 

your friends for loads of food and fun. 

Drop off and pickup at Beth Tikvah 

Synagogue. Cost: BT Members $20, Non- 

Members $25. Contact Danielle at: bt.zerizim@gmail.com 

to register by September 

12th. 

BTY (Grades 9-12): 

BT Youth is the best with exciting monthly 

social, leadership, community service and 

educational programs, led by our Youth 

Coordinator Danielle Shoychet throughout 

the year for our high school teens. We look 

forward to excellent opportunities for leadership 

development, informal education and 

tons of fun. Keep an eye out for our Moss 

Family Shinshinim! Our Young Emissaries 

from Israel, Omree Negri and Orian 

Grisana will be participating too! If you 

want to get involved, contact Sigal. 

Our opening program the BTY Night on 

the Town will take place on Motzei 

Shabbat October 5th. Stay tuned more 

information coming your way right after the 

High Holidays. 

L'Shanah Tovah Tikatevu V’Teihatemu. 

Wishing you all a Happy & Healthy New 

Year. 


MAZAL TOV 

Shirley Anne Haber on receiving the 

“Wiesenthal Award of Valour” from 

Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for 

Holocaust Studies, recognizing excellence 

in combating anti-Semitism. 

Shirley Anne Haber on receiving the 

Kesher Award from State of Israel 

Bonds Canada. 

Gerda Frieberg, “Woman of Integrity, 

Grace and Dignity” was honoured by 

Canadian Friends of the Israel Guide 

Dog Center for the Blind at the Fourth 

Annual “Evening of Miracles”, on May 

27th. 

Yosi Behar on being honoured for his 

“contribution to the community in an 

outstanding capacity” at the 10th Annual 

Spirit of Community Dinner, June 6th. 

Jackie and Fred Yack are pleased to celebrate 

their grandson’s bar mitzvah in 

Israel. The family, Sherri, Jason, Cori and 

MISHPAHA 

Max Marshall (the bar mitzvah boy) are 

celebrating Max’s Bar Mitzvah on 

August 5th at the “wall”. Also coming 

along is grandson Brett Yack, who had 

his bar mitzvah in April in Toronto. Cori 

Marshall is already in Israel for the 

Maccabia games with the Canadian 

girls(age 17) basketball team . 

BAR /BAT MITZVAHS 

David and Jordana Richmon on the bar 

mitzvah of their son, Brandon. 

BIRTHS 

Harley and Susan Waxer on the birth of 

their grandson, Elijah Dillon, son of 

Robin and Shaul Gorelik. 

Michael and Sylvia Kestenberg on the birth 

of their grandson, Jaxon Ty, son of Jodie 

and Dave Rosen. Grandparents are 

Miriam Rosen and the late Morris 

Rosen; great grandmother Ida 

Kestenberg, and the late Joe Kestenberg; 

and the late Harry and Bela Zborowski. 

Robert and Ester Gabay on the birth of 

their grandson, Benjamin David, son of 

Debbie and Adam Saporta. Proud 

grandparents are Harriet and Harvey 

Lewi. 

Rhonda and David Newman on the birth 

of their grandson, Dylan Ellis, son of 

Nadine and Jordan Grossman. Proud 

grandparents are Cheryl Rosenberg and 

Mark Grossman. Great grandparents 

are Pearl Newman, Moish Diamond, 

Georgina Grossman and Marjorie 

Frimeth. Excited brother is Matthew. 

Harry and Emy Zarek on the birth of their 

granddaughter, Reena Rachel, daughter 

of Yudit and Adam Zarek. Proud grandparents 

are Susan Davidovits, Philip 

Davidovits; and great grandparents are 

Mireille Nahman, Leslie and Eva Loewy, 

and Goldie Davidovits. 

Steve McDonald and Lisa Anthony on the 

birth of their daughter Rebeccah Isabel. 


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Proud grandparents are John and Arlene 

Anthony, Stephen F. McDonald and 

Sharon McBride. 

Stephen and Fern Weingarten on the birth 

of their grandson, Evan Louis, son of Jeff 

Weingarten and Joanna Sadoff. Proud 

grandparents are Bob and Barb Sadoff 

and great grandparents are Grace 

Weingarten and Annie Sadoff. 

Talya and Mark Feldberg on the birth of 

their son Jacob Matan Eitan. Proud 

grandparents are Howard and Marsha 

Feldberg and Carol & Selwyn Postan. 

Great grandmother is Lottie Stern. 

Bob and Dodi Weill on the birth of their 

grandson Jack Weill Persofsky, son of 

Julie Weill Persofsky and Jonathan 

Persofsky. Proud grandparents are Al 

and Renah Persofsky. 

Adult Education Programs 

Janet Horowitz 

Larry & Florence Persyko 

Beth Tikvah Women’s Educational 

Programs 

Murray P& Rona Armel 

Marlene Axmith 

Hannah Bellack 

Albert & Shelah Saltzman 

Paula Silver 

Jerry & Toby Zarnett 

Cantor’s Fund 

Odette Brownstone 

Marlene Flicht 

Cantor Tibor & Isabela Kovari 

Alf & Gayle Kwinter 

Yoni & Julie Lerman 

Steven & Rodeen Stein 

Cohen Family Hidur Mitzvah Fund 

Bob & Marilyn Cohen 

Danny Gottesman Memorial Fund 

Elana & Daphne Jackson & Family 

Hesed Fund 

Murray & Rona Armel 

Pearl Babins 

Beth Tikvah Hesed Committee 

Charles Blum 

Freda & Allen Brender 

Chavurah Group 2 

Brian & Carole Cantor, Isaac, Sarit, Ben & 

Oren 

Shelly and Louise Maerov on the birth of 

their grandson, Jordan Avi, son of Adam 

and Margie Maerov. Proud grandparents 

are Jean and Gordon Sills. A brother for 

Joshua and Jonah. 

Danny and Hana Baratz on the birth of 

their granddaughter, Eden Sophie, daughter 

of Elysa and Avi Baratz. Proud 

grandparents are Ruth and Jason Monas. 

A sister for Nicole. 

Gary and Marion Kirsh on the birth of 

their grandson, Alexander Leo Kirsh 

Gavendo, son of Jennifer Kirsh and 

Michael Gavendo. Proud grandparents 

are Linda Gavendo, and great grandmother 

Bess Faigan. 

DONATIONS 

Gerald & Doreen Diner 

Shae Eckler 

Eileen Frydrych 

Bertha Gold 

Ernie & Hilda Goodman 

Sam & Beverley Holtzman 

Sidney, Gloria & Rebecca Pinkus 

Fred & Marsha Rosen 

Rhonda & Norm Roth 

Hesed “Our Brother’s Keeper” Fund 

Leo & Mona Brown 

Daniel & Hilary Edwards & Family 

Sasha Schaeffer 

Ken Stewart 

Ted & Annabel Turner 

Israel Fund 

Miriam Beckerman 

Benjamin Karp Memorial Fund 

Selma Karp 

Louise, Odet, Tamar, Naomi & Ilana 

Klinghoffer 

Men’s Club Fund 

Stan & Arlene Gelman 

Jim Heifetz & Klara Bagley Heifetz 

Musical Heritage Fund 

Leah Abrahamson 

Shelly Altman 

Beth Tikvah Choir 

Sy & Fran Caine 

Bob & Marilyn Cohen 

ENGAGEMENTS 

Roy and Ronna Birnboim on the engagement 

of their son, Jason, to Ashley, 

daughter of Larry and Marilyn Pacht. 

Proud grandfather is Sam Brown. 

Al and Diane Miller on the engagement of 

their granddaughter, Rachel, daughter of 

Carey Miller and Iona Berlind, to 

Michael, son of Jeffrey Bernholtz and 

Sandra English. 

MARRIAGES 

Sy and Fran Caine and Al and Shirley 

Weinstein on the marriage of their 

granddaughter, Leah Weinstein, daughter 

of Adele and Steve Weinstein, to Eliezer 

Green, son of Reva and David Green. 

Proud grandparents are Abraham and 

Haya Raanani. 

Marsha & Howard Feldberg 

Marilyn Herman 

Mel & Brenda Perlmutter 

Judith & Richard Phillips 

Fred & Marsha Rosen 

Caryn Ludwig-Shoychet 

Blossom and Joel Snitman 

Arlene & Allan Sylver 

Marilyn Tkatch 

Judy Wineberg 

Harold & Carole Wolfe 

Mike & Cindy Wyman 

Prayer Book Fund 

Paul Austin 

Earl & Eva Biderman 

Joanne & Charles Bleier & Bonnie Wynne 

Ruth Cohen 

Ernie Goodman 

Cheryl & Michael Levick 

William & Anne Lieberman 

Corinne & Max Lissoos 

Anne & Michael McCleave, Rory, Robert & 

Brent 

Naomi Rose & Stanley Sinai 

Robert & Jolan Schneider 

Sheila Sherman 

Lenora & Lorne Winer 

Rabbis’ Tzedakah Fund 

Doris Alter 


David & Trudy Broude 

Odette Brownstone 

Marty & Fran Caplan 

Lillian & Joel Cornfield 


Miriam Freedman & Anne McCleave 


Amy & Seth Goldsweig 

Marsha & Shawn Klerer & Family 

Estate of Norman Levine 

Jeff & Renee Levine 


Fagel Mitgang 

Rosalie Mednick Nepom, Sol Mednick, 

& Eddie Mednick & Families 

Mel & Brenda Perlmutter 

Sidney & Gloria Pinkus 

Sacred Heart Catholic High School 

Saint Joan of Arc Catholic High School 

Albert& Shelah Saltzman 

Cyril & Miriam Sapiro 

Brian & Annalee Schnurr 

Larry & Teresa Swern 

Roy Wyman & Joanne Goldman Wyman 

Ritual Director’s Fund 

Selwyn Banikin 


Evelyn Rabkin 


Phillip & Allan Simon Memorial 

Fund 

Ruth Simon 

Lionel Weinstein Memorial Fund 

Ron & Celie Goldstein 

Harvey & Goldie Kestenberg 

Patti Weinstein & Family 

Yahrzeit Fund 

Freda Alkin 

Frances Barish 


Eric Bornstein 

Ruth Cooper 

David Cordovi 

Regina Delovitch 

Heddy Ebedes 

Mildred Finkelstein 

Claire Levy Freedman 

Norma & Brian Gelade 

Angela Hancu 

Marilyn Herman 

Ana Holland 

Norma Kamin 

Hannah Katz 

Beryl Kofman 

Charlotte Koven 

Harriet Kunz 

Jerry Levine 

David Martin 

Herb Miller 

Joel & Linda Miller 

Julie Movsowitz 

Henry Neugebauer 

Lorne Pollock 

Ralph Rabinowicz 

Jules Rusonik 

Gail & Allan Sandler 

Marilyn & Brian Saxe 

Elliot Henry Shub 

Judy Sidney 

Harvey & Debbi Silver 

Harry Snitman 

Gerda Sommer 

Reva Stern 

Helen Stollar 

Nathan & SuzanneTepper 

Sam & Evie Zeifman 

Yellow Candles (Men’s Club) 

Jack Bick 

Ron Laxer 

Doreen Manly 

Sid & Gloria Pinkus 

Robert & Jolan Schneider 

Youth and Young Families Fund 

Murray & Rona Armel 



Lillian & Joel Cornfield 

Shae Eckler 

Lisa, Stuart, Sophie and Molly Foxman 

Ester Gabay 

Merle & Stephen Goldman 

Jack & Glynis, Shawn, Craig & Adam 

Jerusalim 

Ken & Rita Karp 

Murray & Joyce Kideckel 

Sheldon & Nira Lerman 


Halina Levitt 

Barbara Mark-Dreyfuss 

Doug & Linda Millstone 

Elaine Ruekberg 

Albert & Shelah Saltzman 

Sylvia Stokes 

Lori & Larry Wolynetz & Family 


Youth Prayer Book Fund 

Aaron Brotman 

Edward Levy 

Mike & Cindy Wyman 

BEREAVEMENTS 

Paul Heimann on the passing of his dear 

wife, Trudy (Gertrude) Heimann. 

Cyril Wolfe and Debra Simon on the passing 

of their dear wife and mother, 

Doreen Wolfe. 

Family of the late Ethel Linden. 

Miriam and Cyril Sapiro on the passing of 

their dear brother and brother-in-law, 

Sam Hartzman. 

Family of the late Joyce Zacks. 

Rick and Miriam Levine on the passing of 

their dear father and father-in-law Jack 

Levine. 

Lee and Edith Cantor on the passing of 

their dear brother and brother-in-law, 

Joe Cantor. 

Cheryl and Michael Levick on the passing 

of their dear father and father-in-law, 

Hillel Katzman. 

Eva Blitz and family on the passing of their 

dear husband and father, Nathan Blitz. 

Holly and Eric Vengroff on the passing of 

their dear mother and mother-in-law, 

Lillian Morgenthau. 

Fern and Murray Silver on the passing of 

their dear mother and mother-in-law, 

Rose Granatstein. 

Sheldon and Penny Zemell on the passing 

of their dear brother and brother-in-law, 

Jerry Zemell. 

Florence Koblinsky on the passing of her 

dear husband, Sam Koblinsky. 

Roni Arato on the passing of her dear 

husband, Paul Arato. 

Joan Shanker on the passing of her dear 

husband, Norman Shanker. 

Stephen Levitt on the passing of his dear 

father, Norman Levitt. 

Family of the late Paul Resnick. 

Joanne and Charles Bleier on the passing 

of their dear mother and mother-in-law, 

Elizabeth (Bonnie) Wynne. 

Judith Wolfe on the passing of her dear 

daughter, Linda Lewis. 

Deadline Dates for Hakol 

Issue 

Deadline 

Oct/Nov 2013 Sept 11, 2013 


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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - AUGUST 2013 

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 

1 

2 

3 

4 

Service Times: 

9:00 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 

5 


9:00 am./ 

7:30 p.m. 

6 


7:00 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 

Choir Practice 

8:00 p.m. 

7 


7:00 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 


9:00 a.m./ 

7:15 p.m. 

Choir Practice: 

8:00 p.m. 

8 


7:15 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 

Musica Meeting 

6:00 p.m. 

BT Women Exec 

Meeting 

7:30 p.m. 


8:00 p.m. 


7:15 a.m./ 

6:45 p.m. 

9 

8:21 p.m. 


7:15 a.m./ 

6:30 p.m. 

Civic Holiday 

8:12 p.m. 

11 12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

17 


9:00 a.m./ 

8:10 p.m. 

Rabbi Grover’s 

Talmud Class 

7:10 p.m. 

Havdalah: 

9:21 p.m. 

10 


9:00 a.m./ 

8:00 p.m. 

Rabbi’s Grover 

Talmud Class 

7:00 p.m. 

Havdalah: 

9:12 p.m. 


9:00 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 

18 


7:15 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 

19 


7:15 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 


8:00 p.m. 

20 


7:15 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 

21 


7:15 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 


8:00 p.m. 

22 


7:15 a.m./ 

6:30 p.m. 

23 

8:02 p.m. 


9:00 a.m./ 

7:50 p.m. 

Havdalah: 

8:50 p.m. 

24 


9:00 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 


7:15 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 

Service 

Times:7:15 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 

Board Meeting 

8:00 p.m. 


8:00 p.m. 


7:15 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 


7:15 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 


8:00 p.m. 


7:15 a.m./ 

6:15 p.m. 

7:50 p.m. 


9:00 a.m./ 

7:40 p.m. 

Rabbi Grover’s 

Talmud class 

6:40 p.m. 

Havdalah: 

8:50 p.m. 

25 

26 27 28 

29 30 

31 


9:00 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 

“Coping with 

Grief during the 

High Holidays” 

10:00 a.m. 


7:15 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 


7:15 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 


8:00 p.m. 


7:15 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 


7:15 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 


8:00 p.m. 


7:15 a.m./ 

6:15 p.m. 

7:38 p.m. 


9:00 a.m./ 

7:25 p.m. 

Havdalah: 

8:38 p.m. 

Selihot Program 

9:45 pm 

Selihot Service: 

11:00 p.m. 


CALENDAR OF EVENTS - SEPTEMBER 2013 

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 

1 

2 3 4 5 

6 

7 


8:00 a.m./ 

6:00 p.m. 


9:00 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 

8 


9:00 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 

Kever Avot 

10:30 a.m. 

Pardes Shalom & 

Bathurst Lawn 

Fast of Gedaliah 

22 


9:00 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 

Labour Day 

9 


7:15 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 

23 


7:15 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 

Choir 8:00 p.m. 

10 


7:15 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 

Nomination 


24 


7:15 a.m./ 

6:15 p.m. 

Erev Rosh 

Hashanah 

11 


7:15 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 

25 


8:00 a.m./ 

7:40 p.m. 

Young Family 

Service – Grande 

Luxe 9:30 a.m. 

Rosh Hashanah 

12 


7:15 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 

26 

Rosh Hashanah 

13 

27 

7:26 p.m. 


7:15 a.m./ 

7:00 p.m. 

Kol Nidre 

Choir 8:00 p.m. 7:13 p.m. 

15 16 

17 

18 

19 

20 

21 


7:15 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 


9:00 a.m./ 

7:20 p.m. 

Decorate the 

Sukkah 2:00 p.m. 


7:15 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 

Hebrew Reading 

Class with Irv 

9:00 a.m. 

BT Women 

Board Meeting 

8:00 p.m. 



7:15 a.m./ 

6:00 p.m. 

Candle Lighting: 

7:04p.m. 

Erev Sukkot 


9:00 a.m./ 

7:15 p.m. 


8:04 p.m. 

Sukkot 

Service Times 

9:00 a.m./ 

6:00 p.m. 

Sukkot 

7:00 p.m. 


9:00 a.m./ 

7:15 p.m. 

Havdalah: 

8:26 p.m. 

14 


8:30 a.m./ 

5:30 p.m. 

Yom Kippur 

Yizkor 

Neilah 5:30 p.m. 

Havdalah: 

8:13 p.m. 


8:45 a.m./ 

6:50 p.m. 

Havdalah: 

8:00 p.m. 

28 


8:30 a.m./ 

7:10 p.m. 


7:00 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 


class with Irv 

8:00 p.m. 


7:00 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 


Class with Irv 

9:00 a.m. 

Board Meeting 

8:00 p.m. 



6:45 a.m./ 

6:00 p.m. 


8:45 a.m./ 

7:00 p.m. 


7:50 p.m. 

Yizkor 

Shemini Atzeret 

Dessert Buffet 

8:30 p.m. 


8:45 a.m./ 

6:00 p.m. 

Simhat Torah 

6:48 p.m. 


9:00 a.m./ 

6:35 p.m. 

Havdalah: 

7:48 p.m. 

29 

30 


9:00 a.m./ 

6:50 p.m. 

Tikvah Tots Fall 

Series 9:30 a.m. 


7:15 a.m./ 

7:30 p.m. 


class with Irv 

8:00 p.m. 


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