three memorable pesach seders: what will this year bring?
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April 2017 Nisan / Iyyar 5777
Three Memorable Pesach Seders:
What Will This Year Bring?
1. Jerusalem, 1984
I was spending my junior year of college in Israel, and one of my
group leaders fixed me up with a delightful family of Kurdish Jews
for that year’s Seder. From the moment I entered their small
apartment, I found myself drawn into the delightful, loud, loving
vortex of this family. Mom and Dad were there, as were eight of
their ten adult children, along with spouses and a couple dozen
grandchildren. The music was unfamiliar and exuberant; the
conversation was boisterous and joyful; the food was plentiful and
delicious. Chicken on a mountain of rice? Who in my Ashkenazic
family knew that such a dish could be served at a Seder? By
custom, Ashkenazic Jews refrain from eating rice during Pesach.
But for the Jews of Kurdistan, rice during Passover is perfectly
kosher. It was a Seder that I’ll never forget.
2. Sinai, 1986
Two years later, I was back in Israel for my first year of rabbinical
school, and that spring, I took a weeklong camel safari through the
Sinai Desert. There were only three Jews in my tour group — an
Israeli guide, an Australian chiropractor, and me. We didn’t have
Haggadahs, but we all knew some Passover songs. We didn’t have
our mothers’ brisket, but the freeze-dried beef stew from the
camping stock did just fine. And we didn’t have Manischewitz
matzah, but our Bedouin guide mixed together some flour and
water, threw the dough into the coals of our campfire, and — voilà!
— we had matzah like we’d never had before. We sat around the
campfire singing Dayyeinu and Chad Gadya, and, as we did, I could
have sworn that we heard the echoes of our ancestors’ footsteps
around us.
3. Woodinville, Washington, 2015
The year-before-last, I was serving as interim rabbi of the Reform
congregation in Boulder, Colorado. This was going to be the first
In This Issue
How YOU Can Donate .............. 2
President’s Message ................ 3
Life Cycle Events .................... 4
Notes from the Office .............. 4
Temple News ......................... 5
Notices ................................. 8
Community News ................. 12
Yahrzeits ............................. 13
Donations ........................... 13
Calendar ............................. 14
From the
Rabbi’s Study
Rabbi Mark Glickman
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year I’d be away from my family for Seder. My then 21-year-old son Jacob agreed to lead the Seder in my
absence. That made me proud but, as the holiday approached, the prospect of not being with my family
for the celebration made me very, very sad. But then I realized that I didn’t have any first night
responsibilities in Boulder — I could fly home for the Seder, surprise my family, and be back in time to
lead the second Seder at temple the following night.
The surprise worked! Jacob led the Seder; I was an active participant like everyone else; Jacob did a great
job.
And best of all, that year, for the first time in decades, I was the one who found the afikomen!
Those are three of my most memorable Seders. Who knows what this year will bring? What I do know is
that the totality of the Seder experience — the food, the music, the company, and most of all the
miraculous opportunity it provides us to relive our people’s ancient journey to freedom — it all affords us
the opportunity for a truly awesome night around our Seder tables.
Chag Pesach Sameach — a very happy Passover holiday to you all.
Rabbi Mark Glickman
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THE KOL TIKVAH TEAM
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Rabbi: Mark Glickman
President: Betsy Jameson
Executive Director:
Danny Oppenheim - [email protected]
Administrator: Sheila Hart
Bookkeeper: Connie Harding
Kol Tikvah Editors: Andy Kubrin,
Marsha Levy and Monica Lis
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Susan Rubin.
Volunteer Kol Tikvah Proofreaders:
Allan Bell, Marcia Bell, Elaine Hashman,
Jane Paterson, Myron Podlog, and Alex
Zisman.
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The Best of Times, and
Less Good Times
Temple hosted a memorable Purim celebration on Saturday,
March 11, as close to 200 kids and adults retold the Purim story,
played games, bounced, ate three-cornered pizza and
hamentaschen, and reveled in the Jewish silly season. If you
weren’t there, you missed Rabbi Glickman leading services in his
Queen Esther costume and tallit and Katherine Pickering leading
music sporting her awesome jellyfish hat. Katherine and mom
Jane Paterson as a banana were easily the best-costumed family
duo. I was partial to my grandson Stanley’s first Purim costume—
clothed in bubble wrap, he came as the Plague of Boils. Thanks to
Sarah Rosenfeld, Jenny Laing, the Jew Crew and Madrachim and
all the parents and volunteers who made it one of the best Purims
ever.
The next day, though, witnessed a resurgence of the recent waves
of anti-Semitism as Jews elsewhere celebrated Purim. Well over
100 Jewish community centers and other Jewish institutions in North America have gotten bomb threats
since January, including the JCCs in Toronto, Vancouver, London, ON and Calgary. At least five JCCs were
threatened during Purim celebrations on March 12. The Rochester, NY JCC got its second threat while
serving as a warming center for citizens without power. Anti-Defamation League offices and the Jewish
Children’s Museum in Brooklyn have also been threatened, and Jewish cemeteries in St. Louis and
Philadelphia have been vandalized.
Thankfully, all of the bomb threats have proved bogus so far. But we must remain vigilant. Even before
the recent threats, Temple staff began reviewing our emergency plan. Executive Director Danny
Oppenheim and Educator Jenny Laing met with representatives of the Calgary Police to review best
practices should we face a similar threat; we are completing a comprehensive emergency response plan
and appointing a Security Committee to oversee emergency procedures.
The confluence of Purim and this most recent wave of anti-Semitism are horribly historically fitting. Purim,
after all, celebrates the failed plot of Haman to exterminate Jews. That long view of Jewish survival puts
the current wave of hatred in some perspective. And I have been heartened by support we’ve received
from other religious communities, especially by the response of American Muslims who raised over
$130,000 and contributed both funds and labor to restore vandalized Jewish cemeteries in St. Louis and
Philadelphia. Our own vigilance, the support of allies, the resilience of our traditions, the strength and joy
of our kids — these give me hope in challenging times.
In the coming month, we’ll celebrate Pesach. Then we’ll gather for Mega Mitzvah Day, to support the
tikkun olam projects of our Shabbat School students and our Social Action Committee. Please join us on
Sunday, April 23. Bring your recyclable bottles and other containers, food donations for Miriam’s Well,
your sense of justice and sense of fun.
I wish all of you and your families a joyous, liberating, and uplifting Pesach. May the holidays and rituals
that nourish our commitments to justice, liberation, and fun continue to sustain us in strength and joy.
President’s Message
Betsy Jameson
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Life Cycle Events
Todah Rabah for Oneg Sponsorship
• Lorraine Spector in memory of John Tarsitano, Ursula Spector and Frieda Spector.
• Lazar and Polina Ersh in memory of Yacov Ersh.
• Cynthia Simmons and Arthur Schwartz in memory of Alex Vinson.
• Sandra Mann and family in honour of the birth of her new grandson.
• Barbara Rackow, Frank Rackow and Leslie Myers in memory of Alan Rackow.
Mazel Tov
• Rachel Oskin on her Bat Mitzvah on March 18.
Healing Prayers
Marcia Bell, Harvey Balakofsky, Lisa Marr-Laing, Hineini bat Ruth, David Adelman, Martin Stoffman,
Michael Sautman, Sherry Bambury, Allan Bambury, Eric Grief, Anne Belzberg, Norma Sautman, Landon
Macarenhos, Sylvia Meyers, Stella Peszneker, Marsha Carnat, Julia Cornester, Hazel Orpen, Norma
Karlinsky, Eva Zanbilowicz, Shirley Dunn, Mara Vogel, Trisha McKinney, Nancy Wolford, Anna Tarsitano,
Bronwyn Leifer, Francesca Scattarregia, Tova Yedlin, Debbie Bosomworth, Sofia Slovatek, Irma Hirshberg,
Phil Rubin, Jim Moscovich, Rachel Moscovich, Mona Joff e, Marcel Natteau, Sharon Switzer, Sam Goresht,
Rob Kirkham, Yehudit Chayil, Naomi Kerr, Ellen Dunn, Jennifer Herrell, Dr. Phil Gordon, Ross Kobayashi,
Elaine Bruce Haynes, Rick Phillips.
Notes from the Office
Come and Experience Temple’s New Oneg Flair!
With the generous assistance from our Volunteer Chair, Natashia Halikowski, our caretaker David has
temporarily taken on the role of preparing and presenting the Friday night oneg and Saturday morning
kiddush! David has a Moroccan flair that you don’t want to miss! The only way you will get a taste of it is
to come and enjoy in the community after Friday Shabbat and Saturday morning services.
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Temple News
Founder’s Corner — Temple’s Social Side by Ron Bing
Only ten percent of our members attend services on a regular basis. So I thought what could be done to
attract the other ninety percent? Why not develop social events that might appeal to some members? We
could begin to make better use of our building for ourselves.
We have a large temple building that we rent out to many groups that brings in much needed revenue.
So, let’s also start using our building for social and religious events.
Last month, we held two “Games in the Afternoon” where a few of us played Scrabble with Rabbi
Glickman, who, incidentally, loves the game. He played four games at once and won each game! We had
a “Movie Night” on a Saturday night complete with wine, cheese and popcorn. With the help of Sarah
Rosenfeld, we were able to show a 1989 Woody Allen movie; “Crimes and Misdemeanors,” followed by a
short discussion. Before watching the movie, we dimmed the lights and held hands in a circle celebrating
the close of Shabbat, by singing Havdalah together. A hamish moment!
One idea is to celebrate all the Jewish holidays with potlucks. That’s what we did 37 years ago. It is a
great way to bring our Temple family together.
It is my hope that we will continue to celebrate social events in our building for many years to come.
Please join us at our next social event. If you have good ideas or would like to volunteer, please contact
Sarah Rosenfeld, Social Committee. Leave a message with the Temple office.
Good Times in Old Shushan!
By Jenny Laing
Purim came to Temple with a bang this year, with Queen Esther disguised as our Rabbi, Haman sitting in
the front row, and the Temple Youth Group running the Carnival, the spiel, and all the good times! More
than 150 members and visitors enjoyed a rollicking good time, first in the service for the megillah reading
where they were heard loudly jeering our hated enemy and blessing the obvious sneeze that was
Achashverosh’s name, then in the Carnival that never stopped being fun! Costume contests, Pizza ‘n’
Popcorn and games, games, games! Many, many thanks to Yaara Eilon-Avigdor and Sarah Rosenfeld and
their team of dedicated volunteers for making sure the hamantaschen and pizza never ran out. It was a
terrific way to celebrate our freedom and our community!
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Notices
Update on the Ghannam Family
The Ghanam family has made great strides in settling into their new life. The parents continue to take
English classes. The children are making good progress in school.
Last year the Ghannam family was provided with a limited cost, furnished home. The lease was up as of
March 31.
After much searching, phone calls and visiting prospective rentals spearheaded by Ayala Roudstein
(Temple) and Nicola Chappell (Friends Church), a new lease was signed for another house rental. The
family moved mid-March to a home in the Patterson SW area near where they had been living. A
dedicated group of volunteers swung into action, collecting donated furniture and household goods, both
new and used, to help the family set up on their own. On moving day there was a crew with trucks,
packing and unpacking to help the family resettle. This move means the two younger children will
continue in the school they have been attending until June.
The job search has been a challenge. Adel understands that this is a difficult time for a lot of Calgarians.
He continues to work part-time. Any assistance networking contacts or with leads for job openings on
Adel's behalf would be helpful. For current information or a detailed resume, contact Susan Podlog
The family members continue to express their utmost gratitude for the assistance from the many helping
hands coming from the multi-faith group. They truly appreciate the donations of goods and furniture as
well as the many gifts they have received. The children are delighted with their new beds and desks.
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Temple B’nai Tikvah along with Living Spirit United Church and Friends Church came together about one
year ago to support the Ghannam family who came as refugees to Calgary. The family consists of Adel,
father; Hiyam, mother along with daughters Riham in grade 11, Nagham in grade 9, Wiaam in grade 6,
and son Mohammed in grade 2.
— Susan Podlog
B’nai Tikvah 2017 Canoe Trip
There is still lots of room. Join Rabbi Glickman on an adventure that is open to all ages and all experience
levels (no experience required). Please submit your intent to attend by April 5, 2017 to Kyna. We are
aiming for a minimum of ten participants. The planning meeting is TBD in April. Deposits will be due at the
planning meeting. The trip will be outfitted by Churchill River Canoe Outfitters in the McLennan Lake Area,
Missinipe, Saskatchewan. Contact Kyna for an information package at (403) 969-5864 or
— Kyna O’Gallagher
A Note from our Caring Community
This year our Caring Community consists of a small group of volunteers who have been calling and visiting
some of our members. We get most referrals from the Temple office when a member makes a direct
request through the office. Members can also self-refer or suggest a friend or family member who might
like a call, visit or have another need. Sometimes we get suggestions from the Jewish Federation
Chaplain, when she talks to people as they are getting ready to leave hospital.
At times, our volunteers provide rides to appointments and can help connect members who would be
available to carpool to services. If you would like to attend services but don’t drive, a ride might be
arranged. On occasion, we are able to deliver soup or food to someone in need. We are looking for some
help in the next months. We need a few cooks and a weekly delivery during April and May. Please contact
Tina if you could help with either dinner for one or more meals.
— Tina Stanleigh and Susan Klassen
12th Annual Women’s Seder
Calling all Temple women to please join us in the celebration of the 12th Annual Women’s Seder on
Sunday, April 2. All women Bat Mitzvah age and older are welcome. We gather at 4:15 pm and the
program begins sharply at 5:00 pm in the Temple Social Hall. This is a potluck meat meal. Please RSVP to
the Temple office by no later than Thursday, March 30 if you are attending. Any questions, please don’t
hesitate to contact Natashia at [email protected].
Mega Mitzvah Day
Are you an organized, fun-loving sort? Do you love the idea of playing with kids for a couple of hours? Are
you passionate about raising money for our various tikkun olam projects?
We need someone to monitor the carnival, and ensure volunteers are in place and ready to roll. The
carnival itself is taken care of, but we need about 12 volunteers, including one lovely person to watch over
them all! Please contact Jenny Laing at [email protected] if you’re able to take on this fun event!
Mega Mitzvah Bottle Drive to Support Our Sponsored Refugee Family
As part of our fundraising efforts to support the Ghannam family, we will be collecting empty bottles at
Temple B’nai Tikvah on April 23, 2017 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. If you are unable to bring your empty
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bottles that day, the Manchester Bottle Depot, located at 410 38A Ave SE, will take drop-offs in Temple
B’nai Tikvah’s name. You may call them ahead of time at 403-269-1515 or speak to Lakhvir, Manjit or
Lorna when you get there. For further information, please contact [email protected]. Thank you
for your support.
Casino Proceeds
We are happy to announce (belatedly) that our casino fundraiser, held in September 2016, netted the
Temple $66,387.00. These proceeds make a big difference to the financial wellbeing of the congregation.
Thanks again to everyone who volunteered their time to ensure that all shifts were covered for the two-
day event.
Our next casino is slated for the second quarter of 2018. We hope we can count on your volunteer support
again
— Jane Paterson
Spring’s almost here, and summer’s ahead. It’s time to clean the Weaselhead!
As part of the Temple B’nai Tikvah Social Action Committee’s commitment to tikkun olam, you’re invited
to join the Weaselhead Preservation Society’s wonderful crew of volunteers as we pick up assorted litter in
one of Canada’s largest, most beautiful and diverse urban Protected Natural Parks. On Sunday, May 7 at
Fundraising opportunities
for Social Action projects
Bottle Drive to support the
Ghannam Family
Temple B’nai Tikvah
900-47 Ave SW
403-252-1654 [email protected]
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10 am, we will meet by ‘The Weasel-shed’ in the NW corner of the Weaselhead parking lot (66th Avenue
and 37th Street SW). This program is in conjunction with the City of Calgary’s River and Pathway Clean-up
as well as the Canadian Shoreline Clean-up. You’ll be provided with “litter-grabbers,” bags, and a variety
of yummy refreshments. Appropriate footgear and a hat are recommended. It’s basically a 90 minute walk
in the park; an all-ages event, and groups are welcomed. If you’d like to participate, please, e-mail
[email protected] and let me know how many others you may be bringing along with you.
— Paul Finkleman, Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society President and Clean-Up Co-ordinator
Wanted! Torah Chanters - High Holy Days 2017 - 5778
We are asking congregants who wish to participate in the Torah portion of our High Holy Days services to
forward their names to the Temple Office by Wednesday, May 31.
To help you prepare, recording of the Torah portions will be available in the Temple office. The High Holy
Day Committee will contact you in June.
Please return the form, found on page 15, to the Temple office by Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Save time
and fax the form to us at 403-252-1709 or scan and email it to [email protected].
Up Close and Personal with the Rabbi
Many thanks to Deb and Paul Finkleman, Claire and Louis Kolman and Rebecca Green for hosting
gatherings with Rabbi Glickman. These gatherings were enjoyed by all who attended. They allowed for the
Rabbi to get to know more Temple members and for Temple members to meet new people, as well.
If you would like to either host an informal gathering or to attend one, we will be happy to accommodate
you. It’s fun! Please contact Nadine Drexler at [email protected] or phone 403-238-9431.
Temple B’nai Tikvah
Shabbat School
Open House
Preschool – Grade 7B’nai Mitzvah PreparationA Warm Reform Jewish CommunityA Sense of BelongingA Synagogue Home for the Whole Family
April 22 2017
9:30-10:30 AM
Register at the Temple Office
403-252-1654
900-47 Avenue SWCalgary AB, T2S [email protected]
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Planned Giving
YOU are a founder of Temple — YOU are a member who has worked to support Temple and help it grow.
YOU want Temple to continue to exist and blossom into middle age and onward. YOU are the person the
Ways and Means Committee plans to meet over the next few months to discuss planned giving. That
means YOU want to ensure Temple’s future fiscal stability by endowing funds or leaving an insurance
policy with Temple as beneficiary.
One of three of us (Ron Bing, Bonnie Kaplan, or Donna Riback) will contact you. Each of us has made a
financial commitment to Temple through an endowment or through life insurance. And we want to answer
your questions, hear your suggestions, and join us in Temple’s planned giving.
— Donna Riback
Community News
I’m Not for Sale — An Education and Awareness Program on Human Trafficking
Teens and their parents are invited to this joint program, presented by Beth Tzedec, BBYO, JFSC and B’nai
Tikvah on Sunday April 2 1:00 pm at Beth Tzedec Congregation. Human trafficking and modern slavery
are insidious and international. They exist in every country in the world, and continue to thrive partly
because we don’t see them hiding in our communities. This eye opening presentation is geared for a teen
audience. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
JFSC Presents The Debaters Live!
Jewish Family Service Calgary is bringing CBC Radio’s hit comedy show The Debaters Live! to Calgary on
May 7 @ 7:00 pm, at the Jack Singer Concert Hall for a night of laughs and entertainment! Hosted by
award winning comedian, Steve Patterson and featuring Kate Davis and Dave Hemstad. Funds raised will
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support the social services provided by JFSC. For tickets, call 403-287-3510, email [email protected], or
visit jfsc.org. Tickets also on sale at ArtsCommons.ca
Yahrzeits
To be read on April 7
Amasy Bucknum Harry Dubo Mortie Milner Mary Beatrix O’Reilly
Alan Rackow Carmine Bennett David George Bruce Chaya Miriam Palnick
Gilbert Paterson Frank Ashkin Yetti Helper Meyer Switzer
Tziri Podlog Ora Handy Samuel Hapton Jack Hirschberg
Cyril Joffe Gerald Newton Betty Riesenberg
To be read on April 14
Jack R Century Solomon Riesenberg Ben Goorevitch Miriam Haavik
Gary Rosenbaum Albert Switzer Clara Chames Szulc Eric Hurdman
Molly Finkleman Stephen Morris Morris Richmond
To be read on April 21
Belle Hapton Vitashka Brukarz Dr. Jane Kelley Samuel Himelfarb
Ethel Kerr David Pincus Margaret Klein Edward Mendelson
To be read on April 28
Renee Krel Donald Jon Lipkind Harry Brown Marian Levitan
Goldie Osten Harry Tulchinsky Gertrude Yanofsky Saul Horovitz
Orville Katz Meyer Switzer Isidore Match Fred Guy
Sharon Wolfson Rose Zack Frieda Becker Lazarus Cohen
Rivka Friedman
Donations
Thank you to Sarah Bing for the donation of a microwave for our Temple kitchen.
In Honour Of From Occasion
Daniel Arato Fund
John Konig Randi & Jackie
Szymkowicz Congratulations on your 90th birthday
Steve & Muriel Kahn Peter & Judith Arato Condolences
Leo & Diane Zalmanowitz Peter & Judith Arato Mazel Tov
Sam & Lauren Bell Peter & Judith Arato Get well
General Operating Fund
Temple Ron Plucer In memory of Henry David Plucer
The Carnat Family Joel & Sally Lipkind Condolences on the loss of Evy
Temple Stephen Kahn
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In Honour Of From Occasion
Temple Betty Mayer In memory of Samuel Feldman
Kiddush
Temple Ted Switzer & Michele
Doctoroff
In memory of Edith Doctoroff & Rose Girtle
Temple Phyllis Krygier In memory of Regina & Salek Bleiweiss
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
Elaine Bucknum Lorraine Spector Condolences
Temple Jerry & Judith Spevakow In memory of Edna McNeilly
Temple Laurie Goldbach In memory of Mary Goldbach
Temple Larry & Bev Sheckter In memory of Joel Aaron Brodsky
Temple Jerry & Judith Spevakow In memory of Oscar Kirshner
Temple Lee & Leslie Handy In memory of Ora Handy, Jack Sautman and Harry
Tulchinsky
Janice Middleman Joel & Sally Lipkind Condolences
Temple Rick & Rhonda Zabrodski In memory of Art Gotleib
Refugee
Burt Hoffman Barry & Debby Smolkin Speedy recovery
Ritual
Rabbi Rick Kline & Rhuhama
Benavot
Mel & Carol Levitt Mazel Tov on your marriage
Shabbat School
Marsha Carnat & Debra Carnat &
Family
Lorraine Spector Condolences
Temple Bruce & Brita Kanefsky In memory of Hans Zechner
Smolkin Memorial Wall Fund
Trudie Horodezky & Family Barry & Debby Smolkin Condolences
Temple Barry & Debby Smolkin In memory of Tilly Levine & Robert Smolkin
Temple Annie Brodsky In memory of Joel Aaron Brodsky
Mrs. Herb Moss & Family Len Himelfarb & Cathy
Somes
Condolences
Yehuda Gur-Arie Barry & Debby Smolkin Condolences
Michele Smolkin Barry & Debby Smolkin Condolences
Todah Rabah for these donations.
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Wanted
Torah Chanters
High Holy Days 2017 - 5778
We are asking congregants who wish to participate in the
Torah portion of our High Holy Days services to forward
their names to the Temple Office by Wednesday, May 31
[To help you prepare, recording of the Torah portions will be available in the
Temple Office.]
The High Holy Day Committee will contact you in June.
Please return this form to the Temple office by Wednesday, May 31, 2017.
Save time and fax to us at 403-252-1709 or scan/email to [email protected]
Name of member
Best phone #
E-mail address
I would like to:
Chant torah
Do an Aliyah [chant the blessing before and after the Torah reading, and read the English Translation]
Chant Haftarah
Do the blessing for the Haftarah
at one of the following services:
Rosh Hashana, Thursday morning, September 21, 2017
Rosh Hashana, Friday morning, September 22, 2017
Yom Kippur, Saturday morning, September 30, 2017
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Service Participation Form Ushering and English readings
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Temple B’nai Tikvah tries to provide opportunities for its members to participate in High Holy
Day Services. Please return this form to the Temple office on time so that you can be assured of
an opportunity to participate.
Please return via email to [email protected] or fax 403-252-1709.
Name of member: _____________________________________ _________________________
Best phone #: ___________________E-mail: _________________________________________
READING - I would like to read an English part
USHERING - I am willing to serve a shift as an usher during services
I would be available to READ AND/OR USHER:
ROSH HASHANAH YOM KIPPUR
Wednesday evening, September 20 Friday evening, September 29 (Kol Nidre)
Thursday morning, September 21 Saturday morning, September 30
Friday morning, September 22 Saturday afternoon, September 30
HIGH HOLY DAY ONEGS – I would like to donate towards the cost of an Oneg:
$36 $72 $108 $180 $360 other $______
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM BY WEDNESDAY MAY 31, 2017.
**For the Yom Kippur Concluding Service, congregants are invited to bring their shofars and
join in the final sounding at the end of the service.
Temple B’nai Tikvah
High Holy Days
2017 / 5778