RABBI’S SHABBAT MESSAGE

G-d “And you shall have them for totafot between your eyes, and a sign upon your arm…” Shemot 13:17

We know well by now, that this selection from the Torah is the scriptural basis for the mitzvah of Teffilin. While it seems clear as to what was to rest on the arm, the word “totafot” is interpreted as being “frontlets”. However, one of the foundations that may have helped our ancestors unwind this unusual mitzvah, is found in the wording itself.

The word ‘Totafot’ is plural, therefore it has been read as “frontlets”. But the Teffilin that we place on our arm is mentioned in the singular. For this reason when you study a pair of Teffilin you will notice that the one worn on the head has four carved out sections, or divisions to the box. But the one for the arm is a solid, single “bayit”, or box. Therefore, the head Teffilin has four parchments within, and the arm just one.

Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

SHABBAT BESHALACH SHABBAT SHIRA

Torah Page: 205 | Haftarah Page: 281 Haftarah: Josh Sahian and Yishai Sahian

WEEKLY

Saturday, January 23, 2016 • 13 Shevat 5776

Candle Lighting

Friday, January 29th at 5:06 pm

MORNING SERVICES Saturday 8:45 am Sunday 8:30 am Monday - Friday 7:30 am

EVENING SERVICES Saturday 5:00 pm Shabbat concludes 6:00 pm Sunday - Thursday 5:00 pm Friday 5:15 pm

To the family of Helen Cronishz’’l, beloved mother of Robert & Kai, Wendy & Jay, and Nettie & Jim

and Sari. Shiva is at 100 Canyon Ave. #305 (Door Code: 148), Toronto, ON M3H 5T9. Evening services are at 7:30 pm. Shiva visits until Sunday evening, January 24th.

Mamie Adler Howard Balshin Roslyn Bleiweis

Lena Brown Hilton Cohen Dorothy Davis Anne Dinoff Martin Drutz

Thomas Drutz Sadie Ely

Selima Ezer Morris Fox

Nathan Gans Tilly Goldberg

Jonathan Gotleib Sari Greenberg Levi Grossman

Sarah Grossman Aaron Hermant Shirley Krofchick

Irving Litner Shirley Miller Anna Newton Norman Oster Harry Polevoy

George Reisman Rita Rice

Freda Rubin Rita Schiff

Louis Shenfeld

Maria Stark Sarah Stork

Mendel Szenes Joseph Talsky

Jack Ungerman Murray Walderman

Chucky Weiner Philip Wiseman Rose Yudken

Rebecca Zelikovitz

SYNAGOGUE ETIQUETTE

All men should wear a kippah (head covering) at all times; men of the Jewish faith should wear a tallit (prayer shawl) during the appropriate services. Head coverings are available for women if they so desire. Sleeveless/

backless dresses and very short skirts are inappropriate, especially on the bimah.

Please avoid leaving or reentering the Sanctuary when the Ark is open, the congregation is standing, during the Rabbi’s sermon, or when a speaker is addressing the congregation. The doors will be closed at these times.

Our ushers will re-admit you when the time is appropriate.

YOUTH SHABBAT

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27th | SERVICES BEGIN AT 9:30 am

Don’t miss Beth Sholom’s annual Youth Shabbat! All interested participants are invited to contact Cantor

Moses to reserve your part in the service. No part is too small – we just want you to be there! Join the

future leaders of our community for this special Shabbat morning.

For more information or to register for our programs call the office at 416-783-6103

BE A GREETER ON SHABBAT

Welcome our congregation, friends, and family. Please contact David Krieger at dak@kriegerandassociates.com

Saturday, February 6th 5:00 pm

CCCS Fire & Ice Program at Rinx (65 Orfus Road) Young families are invited for ice skating, tasty treats, and a family friendly havdallah service. Bring your own skates and helmets. Cost $5 (children under 2 free). Register online by February 1st at www.canadianccs.org or contact youth@canadianccs.org.

The congregation is invited for Kiddush in the Kiddush Lobby sponsored by Hershel & Dana Sahian in honour of their sons’, Josh and Yishai reading Haftorah and by Beth Sholom in honour of Shabbat Shira.

Use of cellphones and other electronic devices are prohibited on Shabbat and holidays.

Today 8:45 am

Shabbat Shira Join conductor Brahm Goldhamer, Cantor Eric Moses, and the Beth Sholom Choir for Shabbat Shira at Beth Sholom. Celebrate our annual "Sabbath of Song" with music in your heart.

Today 10:30 am

Tu B’Shevat Family Seder Celebrate the fruits of Israel with this fun, interactive seder and lunch. Games, songs and delicious fruits to be tasted. Registration is required. $10 per family.

Wednesday, January 27th 12 Noon

Chai Society Join your fellow seniors for creative exercise, lunch and games. Cost $5.

Tuesday, January 26th 7:00 pm

ShinShinim Israeli Movie Night Join Elad and Hadas, our ShinShinim for an Israeli movie and discussion. Look at an issue in contemporary Israeli society from an Israeli perspective. No cost. Refreshments will be served.

Wednesday,

February 3rd 12:30 pm

Lunch N Learn With Rabbi Flanzraich Work downtown? Looking for something interesting to do for lunch? Join Rabbi Flanzraich for a thought provoking look at Jewish law (halacha) and lunch at Aird & Berlis (181 Bay Street, Suite 1800). Registration Required. No Charge.

Thursday, February 11th 5:30 pm

Minyan, Dinner and Program Join the minyanaires for minyan, dinner and a program. Minyan begins at 5:30 pm, dinner is at 6:00 pm with the program to follow. Cost $10.

Saturday, January 30th 1:00 pm

Shabbat Hangout (Ages 6—13) Get to know our Shinshinim, Hadas and Elad! Deepen your connection with Israel while playing games, eating snacks and having fun. Registration required.

Saturday, February 20th 7:00 pm — 9:00 pm

Camp Ramah & Beth Sholom Synagogue: Saturday Night Live Movie Night Celebrate summer in winter! Children in Grades 1-4 are invited to join us for a movie under the stars at Beth Sholom. Dinner will be served. Cost $5. Contact Aily Leibtag at 416.789.2193 ext 2511 to register by February 16th

Friday, February 26th at 12:00 pm — Sunday, February 28th at 3:00 pm

CCCS Winter Shabbaton Retreat (Grades 6 - 8) and (Grade 9 - 12) • round trip coach bus transportation, accommodations, meals and snacks • recreational & inspirational Shabbat programming • winter activities and special motzei Shabbat programming • supervised by our Rabbi in Residence & Youth programming staff • enriched by our super fun & friendly Shinshinim • Cost:$135 per person. Registration is required by February 16th. Register online at www.canadianccs.org or contactyouth@canadianccs.org for more information.

Andrew & Natalie Suess on giving their baby daughter, Olivia Joelle, the Hebrew name Chaya Meira this past

week. Proud grandparents are Gerald & Marcia Suess and Patrick & Anny Finkelstein. Proud great-grandmothers are Suzanne Finkielstein and Lily Borenstein. Fondly remembered are Max Suess & Mathilda Kappelerz’’l,

Samuel & Diana Smolarz’’l, Sarah & Chaim Eli Bleemanz’’l, Israel Meir Finkielsteinz’’l and Joseph Borensteinz’’l.

Michael Grossman on his engagement to Alyssa Weale. Proud parents are Elsa Stringer and Stanley Z. Grossman, Del Weale & Leo Longo and Cam & Barb Weale. Proud grandmothers are Barbara Stark, Rose Gri and

Isabel Weale. Fondly remembered are Fred & Ruth Grossmanz’’l, Benny Starkz’’l, Pete Gri and Albert Weale.

Friday, February 19th

Casual Shabbat Dinner Join us for a casual, buffet style Shabbat dinner. Schmooze and get to know fellow members of the Beth Sholom community! All are welcome. Special kids program with Becky and the

ShinShinim! $20 per adult and $12 per child.