e hukotai ondolenes · to the family of andrew kossmanz”l, beloved husband of adrienne kossman,...
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In Deuteronomy 12:11, the Torah states that Jerusalem is the "site where the Lord your God will choose to establish his name." It is there where the Sanctuary will stand for Jews offer sacrifice and gather for worship. Jerusalem is where the People of Israel shall "rejoice before
the Lord." In the eyes of the psalmist, it is a haven that draws the tribes of Israel together. Therefore, "Pray for the well-being of
Jerusalem; / May those who love you be at peace." (Psalm 122:6) Later on Rabbinic sages had deemed Jerusalem the joy of the whole
earth, for there is "no beauty like the beauty of Jerusalem." I myself remember the morning on which I caught my first sunrise
over this beautiful and holy city. Unforgettable. Since the earliest days of our story Jerusalem has been central to the prayers and life of
Jews. Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day, celebrates when Israeli troops
reunified the city under Israeli rule on the 28th day of Iyar during the Six Day War. When Israeli forces reached the Western Wall - the only
remaining one from the Second Temple - there was rejoicing. The shofar was sounded, prayers were recited, and since that time Jerusalem Day is not celebrated in a particular way nor does it
maintain specific rituals or traditions. But it is a deeply religious day.
Shabbat Shalom שבת שלום
Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich
Saturday, May 16, 2020 • 22 Iyyar 5780 • פ“אייר תשבב “כ
RABBI’S SHABBAT MESSAGE
WITH REVERENCE WE REMEMBER THESE LIVES ON THE APPROACHING ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR PASSING
Rabbi: Aaron Flanzraich • Cantor: Eric Moses • President: Abe Glowinsky Executive Director: Stephanie Krasman • Director of Programs & Education: Alexa Rubin Abergel
MORNING ONLINE SERVICES Sunday - Friday at 8:30 am
Saturday at 9:00 am EVENING ONLINE SERVICES
Sunday - Friday at 6:00 pm Saturday at 9:30 pm
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Candle lighting on FRIDAY, MAY 22 at 8:25 pm
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WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES
MAY 15 - MAY 22
Candle lighting at 8:18 pm
Shabbat ends at 9:21 pm
Shabbat Services on Saturday, May 16 will be at 9:00 am , including the Bar Mitzvah of
Noah Gurevitz.
Click on the link below to watch the live Shabbat Services & Bar Mitzvah.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skVg6ahSjA0
TOPIC: BOOK OF RUTH May 20, May 27, June 3, June 8
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RABBI’S CLASSES
CONDOLENCES
To the family of Andrew Kossmanz”l, beloved husband of Adrienne Kossman, sister & brother-in-law of Tama Kossman and Brian Borts. The private, graveside funeral took place on Thursday, May 7. Shiva is private. To the family of Michael Lesterz”l, adored husband of Karen Lester, cherished father & father-in-law of Danielle & Ruvan Waltman, Elise & Daniel Waltman and adored grandfather of Jamie, Marley & Jacob. The private, graveside funeral took place on Wednesday, May 13. Shiva is private.
73 th day of the Omer
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MAZEL TOV!
To Jackie Glazer & Cory Gurevitz on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Noah Gurevitz.
Excited grandparents are Marilyn & Derek Glazer and Susan Gurevitz.
Proud brother is Ryan Gurevitz. Fondly remembered is Sheldon Gurevitzz”l.
Below is the link to view the Shabbat services and the Bar Mitzvah, starting at 9:00 am.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skVg6ahSjA0
CLICK HERE for the full programming calendar and Zoom details for all the programs.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS Wednesday, May 20th 2:00 pm
Dr. Ron Prussen talk: Moving through a Presidential Election while Hurricane COVID roars Join Dr. Ron Pruessen & Jerry Ziedenberg for a discussion on who will prevail during the US elections: Trump, Biden or Coronavirus?
Wednesday, May 20th 6:30 pm
Virtual Amazing Race through Kensington Market (Bar/Bat Mitzvah Family Program) Join Cantor Moses & virtually explore historic Jewish Toronto with him.
Wednesday, May 20th 7:00 pm
Part III: Q&A with Brian H. Greenspan, moderated by Steven Skurka (Four Part series) Join us for a Q&A with Brian H. Greenspan. This is your chance to ask him, questions on criminal law. To submit your questions CLICK HERE.
Thursday, May 21st 8:00 pm
Jewish Influence on American Popular Music Join Allan Cheskes as he discusses and reviews the work of The King of Swing: Benny Goodman.
Monday, May 25th 2:00 pm
The World Around Us Join Gerald Ziedenberg as he explores topics on dealing with the great issues of our difficult time. The topic is Anti-Semitism and the Future of the Jews of Europe.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS Sunday, May 17th 1:00 pm
Movie & a discussion with our ShinShin, Shalev Join us to watch a movie, The Little Dictator, and then participate in the movie discussion with our ShinShin, Shalev.
Tuesday, May 19th 6:30 pm
Mincha/Maariv Class with Cantor Moses Don’t be a bench warmer, join the starting line-up, and learn how to Mincha/Maariv with Cantor Moses.
Wednesday, May 20th 10:30 am
Rabbi’s Class - Book of Ruth Join us for Rabbi’s teachings on the Book of Ruth
The Synagogue Staff will resume work on Tuesday, May 19th, in observance of the Victoria Day statutory holiday.
If you know someone who is sadly not in good health, we encourage you to email their name to Vered at [email protected] (preferably both English and Hebrew names – including their parents’ Hebrew names,
but you may omit the English name if you wish).
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