shabbat matot-masei torah page: 702 | haftarah … · brucha goren sally gottlieb bernard greenberg...
TRANSCRIPT
Leah Bell Louis Bregman
Harry Caplan
Ruth Cohen Max Doctorow
Jack Dubiner
H. Carl Goldenberg Sarah Goldlist
Shelley Goldstein
Brucha Goren Sally Gottlieb
Bernard Greenberg Frank Gross
Nathan Hoffman
Arnold Hutter Sarah Kerzner
Isaac Kimel
Lou Kirshenblatt Irving Kofsky
Roy Lerner
Lloyd Lipson Albert Nightingale
Alex Richmond Hyman Rothstein
Harold Schwartz
Irwin Schweber Samuel Shanker
Louis Shifman
Gloria Strom Seymour Tissenbaum
Al Train
Howard Warren Becky Zale
RABBI’S SHABBAT MESSAGE
This Shabbat, with this double portion we conclude the fourth book of the Torah – the Book of Bamidbar. Appropriately, it ends with these two portions which speak of the journeys of the Israelites through the Sinai. We read:
“They set out from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month. It was on the morrow of the Passover offering that the Israelites started out defiantly, in plain view of all the Egyptians. The Egyptians meanwhile were burying those among them whom the LORD had struck down, every first-born—whereby the LORD executed judgment on their gods.”
RaSHI comments that they were “working heavily in their mourning…” to bury their dead. I wonder – why does the Torah mention the mourning and loss of the Egyptians? Because the death of people is a death to those who loved them – and even though the freedom of the Jews was their right, it doesn’t require a closed heart to the losses it claims.
Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich
This week’s Shabbat Brochure is sponsored by Debbie &
Warren Kimel on the Yahzreit of their beloved grandfather, Isaac Kimelz’’l.
SHABBAT MATOT-MASEI Torah Page: 702 | Haftarah Page: 725
Haftarah: Steven Goldenberg
WEEKLY
Saturday, July 18, 2015 • 2 Av 5775
Membership Renewal
2015 membership renewals are now due. If you have not renewed your membership please renew it now to be sure that you receive your High Holy Day tickets on time. If you need to make changes to your seats, please contact the office before July 29th when seats will go on sale to non-members. Seats for non-
members and guests of members are $350 each.
4 SPOT AVAILABLE
To the family of Luba Mayerz’’l, beloved mother and mother-in-law of Joseph & Jill Mayer. Please check the Benjamin’s Memorial Park
Website for more information.
5776 Fundraising Calendar
Do you want to place an ad or greeting in the 5776 Fundraising Calendar? The calendar is a great place to place a business advertisement or personal greeting for an upcoming simcha (with full tax receipt). Proceeds go
to support Youth & Family Programs. For more information or to book your space contact Leigh at
The congregation is invited for Kiddush in the Banquet Hall
following services
Wednesday, April 15th at 11:30 am
Chai Society
Join your fellow seniors every Wednesday. Program, creative exercise and lunch, $5.
Wednesday, April 15th at 7:00 pm
“Jewish Thought, Jewish Thinkers” Class
Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich and Rabbi John Moscowitz will be teaching this year-long adult study class.
Larry Rich & Wendy Lavine on the birth of their great-grandson, Aharon Rich. Proud parents are Rabbi Yoseif Meir & Leeba Rich. Proud
grandparents are Rabbi Shimon & Chani Silver and Rabbi Yaakov & Susan Rich. Proud great-great grandmothers are Rose Lavine and
Irene Linder. Fondly remembered is Rosalie Richz”l.
Larry Rich & Wendy Lavine on the birth of their great-granddaughter, Shoshana Raizel Rich. Proud parents are Yitzchok Elchonon & Racheli
Rich. Proud grandparents are Eli & Avigal Teichman and Rabbi Yaakov & Susan Rich. Excited great-great grandmothers are Rose Lavine and
Irene Linder. Fondly remembered is Rosalie Richz”l.
Larry Rich & Wendy Lavine on the birth of their great-granddaughter, Shoshana Bacharach. Proud parents are Rabbi Dovid & Chava Miriam Bacharach. Proud grandparents are Rabbi Yaakov & Susan Rich and
Dr. Moshe & Gail Bacharch. Proud great-great grandmothers are Rose Lavine and Irene Linder. Fondly remembered is Rosalie Richz”l.
Tuesday, April 14th at 7:00 pm
Minyan, Dinner & Program
You are invited to join the minyanaires and Cantor Moses for a delicious dinner at 5:45 pm, services
at 6:30 pm. Followed by the documentary, "Re-emerging: The Jews of Nigeria" by Jeff. L.
Lieberman. Discussion with Cantor Moses to follow.
April 13th, April 20th, April 27th and May 5th from 7:00 pm— 8:00 pm
Women in the Bible: Discovering a Hidden
Narrative Join Rabbi Elster for a four part class to explore
how biblical women shaped the Jewish story. No cost. For more information contact Rabbi Janice
Elster at [email protected] or visit our
website to register.
Please note that Tuesday, March 24th is the last session of the
Out of the Cold Program for 2015.
Sunday, April 19th at 10:00 am
A Simple Twist of Faith
A Simple Twist of Faith, one of the hits of the Fringe Festival is coming to Beth Sholom! The play,
based on a true story demonstrates how an act of kindness can have significant ramifications later in
life. Tickets are $5.00 for students and $10.00 for
adults. Appropriate for children in grade 5 and older. For reservations contact Karen Goodis at
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Use of cellphones and other electronic devices are
prohibited on Shabbat and holidays.
Candle Lighting
Friday, July 24th at 8:32 pm
MORNING SERVICES
Saturday 8:45 am
Sunday 8:30 am Monday - Friday 7:30 am
EVENING SERVICES
Saturday 8:45 pm
Shabbat Ends 9:39 pm Sunday - Thursday 7:15 pm
Friday 7:00 pm
A synagogue is a house of G-d, a place to feel G-d's presence, worship and join a community in prayer. Behavior in a synagogue should be appropriately respectful.
The synagogue may be one of the last remaining sanctuaries to escape cell phones and beepers. They should be turned off before entering.
Applause is not appropriate. Photography is not permitted. When the Ark is open,
do not leave or enter the sanctuary.
Thank you.
Wednesday,
July 22nd at 12:00 Noon
Chai Society Join your fellow seniors for creative exercise, lunch and program. Cost $5.
Wednesday,
August 26th
(Port Hope
Theatre)
Chai Society Theatre Group— Singin’ In the Rain Cost: $65, includes transportation and theatre tickets. Limited tickets available. Contact Rivy at 416.783.6103.