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“Lunch & Learn”
(In Rabbi Perton’s Office) 12:15-1:00pm
November 18, December 2, December 16
You may have read the Bible. Now explore
and experience under the surface, beyond
your wildest imagination, what valuable
treasures the Torah has to discover.
Reservation required so lunch can be ordered
$8 per person
514-489-8411
The Jewish Home Series
with Rabbi Perton
What are some of the basic laws and customs for
the Jewish Home?
Beginners and advanced alike.
November 19, 26 - Shabbat in the Home
January 7, 14 - Family Purity/Taharat
Mishpacha
All classes will be at 7:30pm
Stories Singing
Parshah Shabbat Treats
TOT Shabbat – With Rabbi Perton
for our youngest friends
(Newborn – 6 yrs. old).
Parents need to accompany.
Shabbat Morning 11:00 AM
December 6, January 17
November 8th– 14th 2014 • 15– 21 Cheshvan 5775 • Shabbat Vayera
Rabbi Boruch Perton rabbiperton@bethzion.com 438-930-4174 Rabbi Emeritus Sidney Shoham Chazan Sheni Yitzchok Rosenberg President Ricky Steinberg Beth Zion Congregation 5740 Hudson Ave H4W 2K5 514-489-8411 514-489-3151 (fax) www.bethzion.com
~ Friday, November 7th Candle Lighting: 4:15 pm
Mincha and Kabbalat
Shabbat 4:20 pm
Earliest Shema
Fri. night 5:20pm ———————————————-——
Latest Shema Shabbat
morning 9:11am
ב״הב״הב״הב״ה
THIS SHABBAT BULLETIN IS SPONSORED BY
BRIAN, YOEL AND URI HOFMAN
IN HONOUR OF THE YAHRTZEIT OF
THEIR GRANDMOTHER,
ANNE BRANDT Z"L
WE EXPRESS CONDOLENCES TO:
Norma Eisenstat and family on the loss of her brother-in-law
Ben Eisenstat Z”L
Kiddush is being sponsored by
Gloria Stermer and Alain
Murad in honour of their son
Liam Murad’s Bar Mitzvah.
Mazal Tov to the Stermer and
Murad families
WE EXPRESS CONDOLENCES TO:
Jack Linder and family on the loss of his wife
Lillian Linder Z”L
Shloshim for
David Amsel, David Eliyahu ben
Zecharya Areyah Z"L
At Beth Zion Synagogue
in the boardroom.
Sunday, November 16,
23rd Cheshvan @ 7:00 PM.
Speakers to be announced.
Refreshments following.
Shabbat Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
November 8 November 9 November 10 November 11 November 12 November 13 November 14
15 Cheshvan 16 Cheshvan 17 Cheshvan 18 Cheshvan 19 Cheshvan 20 Cheshvan 21 Cheshvan
8:45am
Shacharit Sermon
Rabbi Perton
9:00am Rinat Yisrael
Shacharit in the Boardroom
9:30am
Youth Minyan in the Library
7:15am
Yechiel Glustein Daf Yomi
8:00am Shacharit
8:45am Shacharit
6:15am
Shacharit
Yechiel Glustein Daf Yomi
8:00am Shacharit
6:25am
Shacharit
Yechiel Glustein Daf Yomi
8:00am Shacharit
6:25am
Shacharit
Yechiel Glustein Daf Yomi
Reuben Rosen Minyanairres
Breakfast Sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Don Cherry
8:00am
Shacharit
6:15am
Shacharit
Yechiel Glustein Daf Yomi
8:00am Shacharit
6:25am
Shacharit
Yechiel Glustein Daf Yomi
8:00am Shacharit
3:15pm Yechiel Glustein
Daf Yomi
3:45pm Hilchot Tefila
with Rabbi Michael Wolff
4:15pm Mincha
Seudah Shlishit
5:09pm Ma’ariv
5:19pm Shabbat ends
4:15pm Mincha/Ma’ariv
4:15pm Mincha/Ma’ariv
7:20pm Bridge
8:00pm
Gmara Shabbat Shiur
4:15pm Mincha/Ma’ariv
4:15pm Mincha/ Ma’ariv
7:30pm
The Power of Prayer
8:00pm Shiur
Rabbi Gimple Aruch
HaShulchan
4:15pm Mincha/Ma’ariv
4:07pm Candle Lighting
4:10pm Mincha/ Kabbalat Shabbat
This day is sponsored by: Paula and
Morris Trefler In honour of their anniversary
Following the visit by the three men to Abraham to herald the news of the birth of a child, the Torah tells us that the “two men arrived in Sodom” (Genesis 19:1). The Alshech asks the following ques-tions: 1) Why were the same people called anashim, men, when they came to Abraham, whereas here they are referred to as malachim, angels? If they changed appearance, how could they EAT at Lot’s home? 2) Lot’s courage in even inviting them via a detour is remarkable. He must have been aware that he risked his life! 3) Why did Lot suggest that they wash AFTER an overnight stay, instead of before, as Abraham had done? God offered Lot a chance to save his life by performing the mitzvah of hospitality. He realized that if the angels would appear human, Lot would be too scared to offer them shelter. Therefore, they appeared as angels, visible only to Lot, not to his companions. For that reason, the Torah stresses LOT SAW, i.e. no one else saw. Beresihit Rabbah 45 stated that Abraham’s entire household had been famil-iar with the appearance of angels, Hagar included. Lot debated with himself saying that if he spoke to them publicly, everyone would notice that he was communicating with SOMEONE, and he would arouse suspicion. Therefore, he arose, and ran toward them far enough so that his words could not be over-heard. Then he bowed down and invited them in. He implored them saying hineh, here I am, aware that you are spiritual beings, but to enable me to entertain you, please assume human form. Lot states soo-roo na, please depart from your customary guise. In the morning, you may wash and assume your nor-mal guise and look like spiritual beings, all of this, so that the people of Sodom will not know that I have performed a deed of loving-kindness. In connection to the ‘guests’, why did the Sodomites surround Lot’s house instead of entering it immediately? Why did they want LOT HIMSELF to bring his guests outside? The Sodomites HEARD voices inside Lot’s house, but did not see anyone except Lot. The door was still open, since we read only later (v.7) that Lot closed the door behind him. Since Lot had kept the door open, there was no need for an attempt to break in. They did not expect any opposition to their request to meet the owners of these voices. They reason they asked ayah ha-anashim, where are the people, reflected their amaze-ment that they could not see the men. They indicated that Lot had nothing to fear, since these men have come to you, i.e. from their own accord, you have obviously NOT invited them. This alone would have been a breach of a city ordinance. The angels tell Lot that they must get ready to depart as, “we are about to destroy this place” (v.13). The Or Hachayyim explains that although one of the angels had been entrusted with the task of destroying, the angels used the plural seeing that they were both together. Otherwise, the other angel would have appeared as if he was only an assistant. Possibly, whenever the Torah speaks of the avenging angel Gabriel, it is understood that the reference is not only to him personally, but includes his army. Alternatively, since Gabriel was not free to act until the angel Raphael had secured Lot’s escape, their activities were dependent on one another. Prepared by Devorah Abenhaim
VAYERAVAYERAVAYERAVAYERA November 8, 2014 • 15 Cheshvan 5775
HERTZ p.63 Haftarah p.76~ Stone p.78 Haftarah p. 1134
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