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Sarah Adam Hilda Bell
Jona Cheskes Kathryn Cooper
Harold Diamond
Goldie Feinstein William Feldman
Carole Fisher
Fanny Folk Bella Goldlist
Charles Goldberg Jack Granek
Freda Katz
Abraham Labovitz Rose Leibel
Harry Levin Joseph Levine
Anne Levy
Henry Lieberman Abraham Lickver
Rina Loomer
Peter Lowe Sharon Miles
Ralph Miller Sydney Otis
Philip Rubin
Morris Shacter Jacob Shanker
Lou Shusterman Clara Skurka
Sarah Sussman
Betty Tenen Brooke Turack
Faye Turack
Louis Wilner Stanley Vine
Ari Zeiler
RABBI’S SHABBAT MESSAGE
The ‘Human Genome Project’ was completed in 2000, and some scientists went so far as to dub race a “biological fiction”. We discovered
that most humans are 99.9 per cent genetically identical — that, in fact, there are greater differences between two frogs in a pond than between
any two people who find themselves waiting for a bus. In truth hardly a hair of code separates us.
But five years later, teams are panning for gene types to help explain
why West Africa produces the fastest runners in the world, or what gene types account for skin colours, or why European Jews seem so
smart. The notions of inherent intellectual or other superiorities is a dangerous one (as we read in our Torah portion this morning). This truth
is that intelligence has never been a particularly good predictor of success. Intelligence is not a guarantee of a good life, good choices,
meaningful behaviour or moral relevance.
If anything, intelligence is a seducer. It leads people to think they can be above such trivialities. So the charge of our Jewish culture has never
been intelligence, but something very different. In commanding us, the commandment of these fringes we wear on our Tallitot – we are told;
יתם מצו -כל-והיה לכם, לציצת, וראיתם אתו וזכרתם את ש ת יהוה, ויניכם, אששר-אתם; ולא רי רי לבבכם, ואחש ריהם.-תתורו אחש אתם זנים, אחש
And it shall be unto you for a fringe…to remember all the
commandments of the L-RD, and do them; and that you don’t run astray your own heart and after your own eyes…
This is what we demand from ourselves – memory, not intellect. To
remember, not to reason but remember with humility the demands that a good life calls us to. Knowledge and intelligence and great gifts we are
given and earn, but they are no replacement for goodness.
Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich
SHABBAT SHELACH|SHABBAT MEVARCHIM Torah Page: 623 | Haftarah Page: 635
Haftarah: Natacha Aaron & Samantha Hemi
WEEKLY
Saturday, June 13, 2015 • 26 Sivan 5775
YOUR $20 CAN FEED SOMEONE FOR ONE WEEK
Help feed our community, please donate today.
Each Wednesday, Beth Sholom’s Kosher Food Bank distributes food to more than 50 people in need. Funds are needed
urgently to be able to continure this valuable service to the community. Call 416-783-6103 or visit www.bethsholom.net
To the family of Morris Lazarusz’’l, beloved father and father-in-law of Michelle & Lawrence Lerner, Karen & David Weiner, Lisa & Jeff
White, and Janet and Peter Ruderfer and brother and brother-in-law and of Ethel Slippoy, Lily & Jack Cornfield and Izzy & Molly Lazarus. Shiva is
at 11 Paddock Court, Toronto ON M2L 2A7. Shiva visits daily from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm and from 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm . Shiva concludes on
Monday morning, June 15th.
To the family of Laurie Leiferz’’l, beloved father and father-in-law of Steve & Susan Leifer and Randy & Randi Leifer, daughter-in-law of Molly
Suskewicz and sister and sister-in-law and of David & Molline Green, Rose & Eddie Aziman and Mary Wisel and Issy Wisel. Shiva is at 15
Sundown Court, Thornhill ON L4J 3V4. Shiva visits daily from 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm and from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm . Shiva concludes on
Tuesday morning, June 16th.
To the family of Albert Latnerz’’l, beloved father and father-in-law of Steven & Lynda Latner, Michael Latner, Elise & Patrick Assaraf
and Joshua Latner and brother of Zilpah Rumack. Shiva is at
169 Warren Road, Toronto ON M4V 2S4 . Shiva concludes on Thursday morning, June 18th.
The congregation is invited for Kiddush in the Kiddush Lobby following services sponsored by the Aaron/Barclay and Hemi families in honour of their simchas.
Guests of the Aaron/Barclay Family are invited for lunch in the Banquet Hall immediately following services.
Guests of the Hemi Family are invited for lunch in the Assembly Hall immediately following services.
Those who have made reservations for the lunch with Dr. Daniel Gordis are invited for lunch in the Board Room immediately following services
Tailgate with Beth Sholom | Sunday, September 20th
Buffalo Bills VS New England Patriots
Cost: $200 for Members | $210 Non-Members Includes: Return Bus Trip (from the Shul to Ralph Wilson Stadium),
Ticket to Game, Kosher Tailgating (BBQ & Beverages)
Registration Deadline is July 31th, 2015
For more information or to register, please contact the synagogue
office at 416-783-6103 or email Marshall Matias at
[email protected] or Cory Gurevitz at [email protected].
Wednesday, April 15th at 11:30 am
Chai Society
Join your fellow seniors every Wednesday. Program, creative exercise and lunch, $5.
Wednesday, April 15th at 7:00 pm
“Jewish Thought, Jewish Thinkers” Class
Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich and Rabbi John Moscowitz will be teaching this year-long adult study class.
Tuesday, April 14th at 7:00 pm
Minyan, Dinner & Program
You are invited to join the minyanaires and Cantor Moses for a delicious dinner at 5:45 pm, services
at 6:30 pm. Followed by the documentary, "Re-emerging: The Jews of Nigeria" by Jeff. L.
Lieberman. Discussion with Cantor Moses to follow.
April 13th, April 20th, April 27th and May 5th from 7:00 pm— 8:00 pm
Women in the Bible: Discovering a Hidden
Narrative Join Rabbi Elster for a four part class to explore
how biblical women shaped the Jewish story. No cost. For more information contact Rabbi Janice
Elster at [email protected] or visit our
website to register.
Please note that Tuesday, March 24th is the last session of the
Out of the Cold Program for 2015.
Sunday, April 19th at 10:00 am
A Simple Twist of Faith
A Simple Twist of Faith, one of the hits of the Fringe Festival is coming to Beth Sholom! The play,
based on a true story demonstrates how an act of kindness can have significant ramifications later in
life. Tickets are $5.00 for students and $10.00 for
adults. Appropriate for children in grade 5 and older. For reservations contact Karen Goodis at
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Use of cellphones and other electronic devices are
prohibited on Shabbat and holidays.
For more information on upcoming adult events contact Rivy at 416-783-6103 ext 228, [email protected] or online at
www.bethsholom.net
Wednesday,
June 17th at 11:30 am
Chai Society Join your fellow seniors for creative exercise, lunch and special guest speaker: Gerald Ziedenberg,
Topic: Jonathan Netanyahu, Hero of Entebbe. Cost $5.
Thursday,
June 18th
Cocktails at
6:00 pm
Gala Dinner Dance Join us to celebrate, dine, dance the night away and pay tribute to our outgoing President, Sharon
Platt and welcome our incoming President, Steven Goldenberg. With special presentation of the
Honourary Life Board Member to Irving Ungerman.
Covert $90 per person. Music by Jack Gelbloom Band. Contact [email protected]
Candle Lighting
Friday, June 19th at 8:44 pm
MORNING SERVICES
Saturday 8:45 am Sunday 8:30 am Monday - Friday 7:30 am
EVENING SERVICES
Saturday 8:45 pm Shabbat Ends 9:44 pm Sunday - Thursday 7:15 pm Friday 7:00 pm
Rafi Aaron & Michelle Barclay on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Natacha Chloe. Proud grandparents are Edward & May Barclay and
Irving & Ruth Aaron.
Jonathan & Lisa Hemi on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Samantha Kaitlyn. Proud grandparents are Fern Melnick, Larry Melnick and Joseph & Kate Hemi.
Proud great-grandmother Sophie Melnick.
David & Sherri Taras on the engagement of their daughter, Jillian Taras to Jacob Batist, son of Bruce and Susan Batist. Proud grandparents are Eli & Judy Cohen, Elca Taras, Roslyn Berger and Phil & Gert Batist Fondly remembered is
Tom Tarasz"l.
Jeffrey & Jennifer Green on the birth of their son, Yishai Tuvia. Proud grandparents are David & Riva Green and Jake Manu. Fondly remembered is
Cheryl Manuz’’l.
Yasher Koach to Warren Kimel on receiving the Ben Sadowski Award of Merit from the UJA Federation. This prestigious award was created to acknowledge a volunteer with outstanding leadership qualities and years of involvement in the
Jewish and general communities. Warren certainly merits this award for his many achievements here in our synagogue and in the community.
Prayer for Canada: Lisa Hemi Prayer for Israel: Ruth Aaron Prayer for Peace: May Barclay
Prayer for Women in Israel: Esther Goldstein
“ “The Chosen People” - Harmful Notion or Necessary Concept”
This weekend is generously sponsored by the Freeman Family Legacy Fund and by James Gross in loving memory of his parents,
Leslie & Ethel Grossz’’l
Thursday,
June 25th at 6:00 pm
Davening Under the Stars The minyannaires invite you to daven under the stars on Thursday, June 25th— weather permitting
— BBQ dinner at 6:00 pm — Services are 7:00 pm. Program following services. Special guest:
Sheila Kirshenblatt.
A synagogue is a house of G-d, a place to feel G-d's presence, worship and join a community in prayer. Behavior in a synagogue should be appropriately respectful.
The synagogue may be one of the last remaining sanctuaries to escape cell phones and beepers. They should be turned off before entering.
Applause is not appropriate. Photography is not permitted. When the Ark is open, do not leave or enter the sanctuary.
Thank you.