Senior RabbiAdam CutlerRabbiDavid C. SeedCantorAlex SteinChazzan SheniBen Sharpe

ברוכים הבאים Welcome to our Congregation

PresidentMarilyn Sherman

Executive DirectorPhil David

Rabbi EmeritusErwin SchildCantor Emeritus

A. Eliezer Kirshblum

שבת שלוםShabbat Shalom

12 Sivan, 5779 • June 15th, 2019

We invite you to pray with us...

The Congregational Kiddush will take place in the Alex Tobias Hall.

37 Southbourne Avenue • Toronto, Ontario • M3H 1A4 416.635.5340 • www.adathisrael.com • info@adathisrael.com

Thank You, תודה רבה to:Fred and Anita Eckhaus for sponsoring the Flowers on the Bimah in honour of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. We wish them Mazel Tov.Harold and Merle Nudelman for contributing to the Congregational Kiddush in honour of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. We wish them Mazel Tov. Zan and Carol Molko & Family for sponsoring the Shabbat Bulletin in memory of their dear friend Alisa Abrahams ז”ל.Sol and Roberta Feingold for sponsoring Seduah Shlisheet in memory of Syd Feingold ז”ל, Leslie Nepon ז”ל and Pearl Nepon ז”ל.

We extend a hearty מזל טוב to:Kyle Fortinsky and Kara Wollach who are naming their baby daughter today.Marc Chandler and Iris Kivity Chandler who are celebrating their 30th Wedding Anniversary.

PARASHAT NASOTorah Reading: Numbers 4:21 - 7:89 Etz Hayim: Page 791 Haftarah Reading: Judges 13:2-25 Etz Hayim: Page 813

Shabbat Shacharit ..........................9:00 a.m.

Torah Study - Boardroom ................9:45 a.m.

Play & Pray - School Wing ............ 10:00 a.m.

Jr. Congregation - Library (gr. 1-6) ......... 10:30 a.m.

Minchah/Seudah Shlisheet/Ma'ariv .............8:30 p.m.

Havdallah ......................................9:55 p.m.

Sunday, June 16th

Shacharit .......................... 8:00 & 9:00 a.m.

Minchah/Ma'ariv ........................... 8:45 p.m.

Monday, June 17th - Thursday, June 20th

Shacharit .......................... 7:00 & 7:45 a.m.

Minchah/Ma'ariv ........................... 8:45 p.m.

Friday, June 21st

Shacharit ........................... 7:00 & 7:45 a.m.

Candlelighting ........................... 8:44 p.m.

Minchah/Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma'ariv ......... 6:45 p.m.

Saturday, June 22nd

Shabbat Shacharit ..........................9:00 a.m.

Join our ShinShinim, Noa & Nitai for their final D'var Israel as we wish them farewell

A Festive Enhanced Kiddush will follow in the Alex Tobias Hall in honour of them

and their host families.

THIS WEEK & ONgOINg

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Adult study All welcome. Refreshments served. Torah Study with Rabbi Seed Saturday, June 15th at 9:45 a.m. Rabbi Benjamin Hecht Sunday, June 16th at 9:30 a.m. in the Greenspoon Hall Selections from Pirkei Avot - Ethics of Our FathersSundays, June 30th - August 4th Why Be Jewish? And What Then is Jewishness? Hana Werner - Torah for Today Sunday, June 16th at 10:30 a.m. in the Boardroom What happened when the 12 spies were sent to survey the land of Canaan? Upon their return, they gave a public report. This was their first mistake. The spies lacked faith and the protest against Moses was horrendous. This event in the book of Numbers calls for God's plan B. Summer Film Festival: Sunday Mornings at the Movies with Hana WernerSundays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Adath Israel August 18th, 25th Films TBA

CLuB L'CHAyIM Cards & games Wednesdays, 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. $2. Join us for a social activity program of Mah-Jong, Bridge, Canasta & more. For beginners and seasoned veterans alike. Pastry & coffee. Open to community.Lunch 'n Learn Thursday, June 20th at 11:30 a.m. with Rabbi Seed. Israel - Up Close and Personal. Guests always welcome. Lunch included. Club L’Chayim Members $5, Guests $10. RSVP required to Sharon at 905.660.7795Annual BBQ Thursday, July 18th at 6:00 p.m. Featuring Canadian singer Angelica Di Castro. Club L’Chayim Members $15, Guests $18. Register at www.adathisrael.com or call the shul office at 416.635.5340 by July 11th.

golden Hands - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Study - Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. June 18th - Kallah at 10:00 a.m. Rabbi Torczyner at 10:30 a.m. Lunch at 12:00 p.m. Brian Nasimok, Teller of Jewish Stories at 1:30 p.m. Prepaid Only.

NuRSINg MOTHERS The Bride's Room, located outside the main sanctuary, is available for the comfort and convenience of nursing mothers.

HIgH HOLy DAyS 2019 HONOuRSWe welcome your participation. If you would like an honour during the High Holy Days please contact the synagogue office at 416.635.5340.

MEMORIAL PLAQuES Order a MEMORIAL PLAQuE to honour the memory of your loved ones, to be dedicated on October 21st, 2019 - Shemini Atzeret at yizkor services. Contact Nancy at the synagogue or nancy@adathisrael.com

yIZKOR MEMORIAL BOOKLET 5780We publish a Yizkor Memorial Booklet each year, which is used during Yizkor Services at Yom Kippur, Shemini Atzeret, Pesach and Shavuot. Form may be accessed at www.adathisrael.com or at the shul. For more information, please contact 416.635.5340 or reception@adathisrael.com Deadline for submission August 5th.

MAZEL TOv TO ANNA gINDINMazel Tov to our Director of Programming, Anna gindin and her family on the arrival of a baby girl, on Sunday, June 9th. All are doing well.

WELCOME TO AMIT ROSENBLuMWe would like to welcome Amit Rosenblum, Acting Director of Programming, to our Adath Israel team for the year, while Anna is on Maternity Leave. Born and raised in Haifa, Israel, Amit moved to Canada 2.5 years ago. He worked for JIAS Toronto, managing programs and events with the purpose of reducing isolation among newcomers. Welcome aboard Amit.Amit may be reached at 416.635.5340 x 333 or amit@adathisrael.com

SCENE AROuND THE SHuL

Shakshuka Making with our ShinShinimWednesday, June 5th

uPCOMINg EvENTS

BROTHERHOOD FJMC CONvENTIONCelebrating FJMC's 90th Anniversary July 3rd - July 7th at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto. The region is providing a $500 (Cdn) subsidy. Our Brotherhood is providing an additional $360 (Cdn) subsidy. Both apply only to those attending the full convention. Register at www.fjmc.org/convention2019

We are looking for families to host Ron and Noga, our 2019-2020 ShinShinim, in their homes for five months at a time between August 2019 and June 2020. As previous host families will tell you, this is a really special way for you and your family to connect to Israel by caring for, and learning from, a young Israeli. For more information about this enriching and meaningful opportunity, please contact Iris Cohn at icohn2@gmail.com

THE ANNuAL gENERAL MEETINg OF THE SyNAgOguETuesday, June 25th in the Alex Tobias Hall. An Informal light dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. followed by the Annual General Meeting at 6:30 p.m. RSVP to 416.635.5340 or reception@adathisrael.com by June 21st. Remember to send in your proxy if you are unable to attend.

Introducing Adath Hebrew Academy, an exciting new path to Jewish learning. We empower your children to discover, create and share personal A-Ha! moments during their educational journey so they will become:

Discover Your A-HA! MoMents

• Confident Hebrew readers who are Bar/Bat Mitzvah ready• Deeply connected to Jewish culture, history and Israel• Comfortable participating in Shabbat & Holiday prayers• Engaged with new Jewish friends

register online at adathisrael.com or contact us: 416.635.5340 x 314 hebrewschool@adathisrael.com

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This week, we commemorate the yahrzeits of the following people

12 SIvAN - 18 SIvAN, 5779

Thank You, Todah Rabbah to our Breakfast sponsors for June 15th - June 21st: Jerry & Marilyn Smith, george and Janet-Lee Nadas

Saturday, June 15th – 12 SivanTovia Dwosh, father of Rae Milberg Alice Gotleib, mother of Beverley Salsberg Pola Groman, mother of Jean Akerman Benjamin Gross, brother of Lilyan Cole Harry Kirshenblat, father of Sharon Gerwitz Guss Kravitz, father of Ruth Kula Louis Lukofsky, father of Elaine Goldberg

& Fern LukofskySidney Roebuck, brother of Seymour Roebuck Pinchas Rosenfeld, father of Nili Bossin & Ayala Ross Frances Rubin, mother of Shawna Rubin

& Marcia Wenus Sunday, June 16th – 13 SivanRachel Davine, mother of Linda Gottlieb Marvin Dubin, husband of Phyllis DubinCharles Faith, brother of Edith Gossin Samuel Greenberg, father of Marilyn Ceresne David Leifer, father of Randy Leifer Rachel March, mother of Frances CollisLeslie Nepon, brother of Roberta Feingold Helen Rosenberg, mother of Diane Papernick

& Marlene Lovinsky Manny Ross, father of Marsha Raine Leah Shuman, mother of Ruth TrachterMorris Smith, father of Jerry Smith Shirley Tanner, wife of Bernard TannerAllan Weber, father of Harold Weber Jack Weinrib, father of Linda BergerShirley York, mother of Marilyn Wayne Monday, June 17th – 14 SivanShirley Dick, mother of Bonnie Haas Lily Borins, mother of Mel Borins Miriam Coven, sister of Abraham Fish Sam Kaporovsky, father of Esther Goodman Sylvia Mahler, mother of Toby AbramskyLouis Munk, father of Paul Munk Elizabeth Nadas, mother of George Nadas Pearl Nepon, mother of Roberta Feingold Sheila Philips, friend of Jack Rubenstein Rose Staiman, mother of Barbara Forman David Swartzman, father of Stanley Swartzman

We Remember: Senior Rabbi Steven Saltzman ז”ל, Sexton Emeritus Alex Koenigsberg ז”ל

To include the name of an ill or injured loved one in our community’s t'fillot, please contact Cantor Ben Sharpe at ben@adathisrael.com

Reflect and Remember. The Yizkor Memorial Booklet form for next year, is now available outside the main office or book on-line for convenience. Act Now.

Tuesday, June 18th – 15 SivanStan Allen, brother of Rhoda Waisglass Gary Carbell, brother of Jeffrey Carbell & Sandra Plener Ruth Centner, mother of Nadine Weber Belle Cutler, mother of Florence Mudrick Julius Fahn, father of Erika Bloch Sidney Forman, husband of Barbara Forman Ralph Kirsh, father of Elaine Lambert Mabel Lavine, mother of Ivan Lavine

& Gwendolyn Smith Benjamin Maneschwitz, father of Diane Grevler Shimon Rumack, father of Warren Rumack Sam Sturman, father of Riza Lieberman Harry Wortzman, father of Helaine Stoller Jack Young, brother of Jennie Goldberger Wednesday, June 19th – 16 SivanJennie Fine, mother of Yetta LanysGertrude Goldbach, mother of Allan Goldbach Anne Kirshenbaum, sister of Herbert Finkelstein Joseph Lipovitch, father of Ethel Landis David Mondrowitz, father of William MondrowRae Romberg, mother of Faggie Klein Rebecca Steinwortzel, mother of David Stein Donald Unruh, father of Marissa Unruh Dorothy Warren, mother of Ellen Fichtenbaum Shirley Weinrib, mother of Linda BergerAbraham Wolgelerenter, father of Cary Wolgelerenter Thursday, June 20th – 17 SivanMurray Allen, brother of Rhoda Waisglass Lillian Rosen, mother of Harold Rosen Friday, June 21st – 18 SivanJack Belfer, father of Beverley Belfer

& Carolyn Wagman Arnona Blumrosen, mother of Israel Gitlin Lily Gottfried, sister of Sylvia Kesten Irving Kash, father of Renée Jacobs Mary Kay, sister of Edith Gossin Luba Kaz, mother of Judy Shigris Albert Levy, brother of Dorothy Sterling Viola Rotish, mother of Brenda Zuker & Maxine PolonFay Wapnah, mother of Patricia Silver

Parashat NasoThis is the longest parashah in the Torah. Most of its first half deals with circumstances when one's place in the community is in question because of unusual behaviour. The second half deals with the offerings brought by each tribe as the sanctuary's dedication concludes.

Taken from Etz Hayim Torah and Commentary