The 4th Annual Edmonton Jewish Community-Wide We will explore Shavuot related topics through the study of Torah, Midrash, Mysticism & Modern Views. Through the evening we will enjoy traditional Shavuot foods with an emphasis on dairy products. Free event. All are welcome! BETH SHALOM SYNAGOGUE BULLETIN - www.edmontonbethshalom.org Congregation Beth Shalom 11916 Jasper Ave. NW Edmonton AB T5K 0N9 Phone: (780) 488-6333 Fax: (780) 488-6259 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.edmontonbethshalom.org/ Office Hours Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM — 4:30 PM Friday 9:00 AM—2:30 PM Board of Directors 2017-2018 Michael Paull Sharon Cohen Jeff Rabinovitch Bert Malo Robert Brick Geoff Sky Kyle Huberman Anna Linetsky James Mallet Colleen Paull Steven Katz President Secretary – Membership Treasurer – Building Governance Liaison – Security Finance Communication Adult Programs Vision 2020 Women’s league President Past President Synagogue Professionals & Staff Kliel Rose — Rabbi [email protected], ext. 302 David Mannes — Ritual Assistant [email protected], ext. 308 Helena Khazanovsky — Office Manager [email protected], ext. 301 Yuliya Massarsky — Director of Membership Engagement [email protected], ext. 303 Dorothy Turner — Bookkeeper [email protected], ext. 304 Bogumila Szopik and Vera Tkachuk — Caterers Please contact Helena Khazanovsky for catering inquiries. 2 Important Kehila Reminders Bikkur Cholim If you would like to be visited by someone from the Bikkur Cholim committee, please contact Jeff Rubin at 780-893-4404. Daily Minyan Daily minyans are held Monday to Friday at 7:30am and Sundays and holidays at 9:00am. Please make a commitment to attend at least one minyan a month. Attendance at minyan allows individuals to say Kaddish. Scent Free Shul Out of respect for your fellow congregants who may suffer from allergies, please reduce your use of scented products when you are in the synagogue. Thank You! A Reminder from Beth Shalom Catering Services When making meal reservations we ask that you pay by credit card or cash when the reservation is made. To B’nai Mitzvah Parents: Please make sure we receive the article and photo of your child as soon as possible! This will help us to ensure their information is available in the appropriate monthly bulletin. Thank You! Todah Raba to our Volunteers Thank you to Sharon Abbott and Ruth-Ellen Shafir for editing our Beth Shalom Publications. The Bulletin is now Available via e-mail By receiving your monthly Beth Shalom Bulletin via e-mail, you will help save Beth Shalom the printing and postage costs. Please email us at [email protected] to sign up! Accuracy of Information We do our best to ensure the accuracy of all the information in the Bulletin, but despite our best efforts, sometimes an error appears. Please accept our sincere apologies for any errors. Please let us know so that we can correct them as soon as possible or update our records where necessary. May 2017-Iyar/Sivan 5777 BETH SHALOM SYNAGOGUE BULLETIN - www.edmontonbethshalom.org A Message from your Rabbi, Kliel Rose Audacious Hospitality Dear Friends, Shalom U’vracha! Hospitality, or in Hebrew hachnasat orchim, is understood as welcoming everyone, those we have never met, or people who seem different from us. In the Torah the paragons of this Mitzvah are Abraham and Sarah. Not only do Sarah and Abraham eagerly welcome three strangers with glee, they display no requirements on their guests, it is a pure act of kindness. Put differently, there is an absence of conditional hospitality; no suggestion that their hospitality operated with a specific purpose of the guests becoming more like the hosts. Beyond it being a nice thing to do, why in Judaism is it recognized as something transformative, both for the guest and for the host, something with positive implications for the future? Beth Shalom, through our “Vision 2020” initiative is endeavouring to be the kind of congregation that lives out the sacred teaching of Abraham and Sarah in all areas where we interface with our membership and others. That being said, every synagogue I have ever attended or have been a part of has expressed a sincere desire to be a “warm and welcoming congregation”. Saying something and actualizing a desired outcome (i.e., conveying warmth) are two very different things. So how do we as a congregation truly foster that essential Jewish value of embracing all who enter into our community with a spirit of inclusion and kindness? Like it or not, this is not a quick-fix or ready-made process. It starts with each person who shows up either to the shul or whenever you find yourself in dialogue with a member of our community. My point is, this is going to need to be part of a paradigm shift that involves a conscious effort from all of us— leadership as well as regular members. I’ll leave you with a message of inspiration which G-d-willing will spark a change towards “Audacious hospitality”. Rabbi Yohanan ben Zakkai was the great figure that helped sustain Judaism immediately following the destruction of the second Temple, when Judaism was on the brink of being eviscerated. The Talmud informs us that no person ever greeted Yohanan ben Zakkai first, it was always ben Zakkai who was first to offer his hand--to Jew and non-Jew alike. Hachnasat Orchim is not a minor mitzvah; it is a holy action, a spiritual practice that has the potential to create a better reality for all of us. In friendship, Rabbi Kliel The Sale of Chametz by Rabbi Kliel to the Chief at Edmonton Police Buying back the Chametz and a donation made from Beth Shalom to the Edmonton Police Foundation. From left to right: Edmonton Police Foundation chair and our member Sol Rolingher, Chief Rod Knecht, and Rabbi Kliel Rose May 2017-Iyar/Sivan 5777 3 BETH SHALOM SYNAGOGUE BULLETIN - www.edmontonbethshalom.org A Message from your President, Michael Paull My first crack at writing in the Bulletin, and I might as well get this out in the open right away. I am not a writer nor am I a reader. Thank goodness I have two people who will edit my work, Sharon Abbott and Ruth-Ellen Shafir, as I have never learned how to put sentence structure into place. What I like to do, is talk and listen. My wife Colleen has often reminded me that I have two ears and one mouth and I should use them in the right proportion. A Bulletin message often tells the membership what is happening, whereas “a get together” tells the board what the members are concerned about. With that concept in mind, I am setting up a once a month public meeting with all members. They will be held on different nights each month, which will give as many people as possible a chance to come. The meetings will start on time at 7:00 PM and they will end on time at 8:00 PM. This is a chance for every member to be heard, and a chance for me to hear, so that I can understand your concerns and provide you with a “heads up” on things that the board is debating. The second “Open Mike” gathering will take place on Thursday, May 25, at Beth Shalom. Please come and be a part of the Beth Shalom Community. Michael Paull, President Beth Shalom welcomes advertising from members of our congregation and the community. Only business card size ads are accepted. The cost is $25.00 per Issue or $250.00 for a full year when paid for in advance. Annual General Meeting 2017: Steven Katz, outgoing president, on behalf of Beth Shalom, accepting a Community Facility Enhancement Grant in the amount of $75,000 from Mr. David Shepherd, MLA for Edmonton-Centre, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. 4 To arrange for an ad in the next bulletin, please call the office at 780-488-6333, ext. 301. May 2017-Iyar/Sivan 5777 BETH SHALOM SYNAGOGUE BULLETIN - www.edmontonbethshalom.org The Joint Affair Gala Photo Credit: Edmonton Jewish Newspaper, Kyle Huberman, Jessica Hogan For more photos visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EdmontonBethShalom/ May 2017-Iyar/Sivan 5777 5 BETH SHALOM SYNAGOGUE BULLETIN - www.edmontonbethshalom.org A message from James Mallet, Board member responsible for Vision 2020, and Yuliya Massarsky, Director of Membership Engagement Dear members, As you have noticed in the last few months, we have been enhancing our programs at the Shul. Many of you have come to see us with some great ideas about programs for the coming year, and we are happy to announce that we are considering implementing a number of them. But before we are to do so, we need your help. Please see the programs below being considered and let Yuliya know if you can help us transfer them from a dream to a reality: Kadima Program: Do you have great ideas about programs for our youth? Are you able to help with organizing a trip to the USY International Convention? If you answered “yes” to at least one of the questions above, please contact Yuliya so we can start planning for the upcoming year. Shabbatots: We are looking for somebody who can lead the program once a month or on rotation if we have more than one person who is interested in doing so. We can help you with songs and supplies . If you are interested in helping out, please contact Yuliya. Social Activities for Seniors: We are looking for ideas and those who can put them into action. Please let us know if you would like to help out with planning and/or doing activities for our senior members. Shabbat Program at Beth Shalom: Are you able to host or wondered how to host Shabbat Dinner with guests? We are looking for members who would be interested in hosting other Beth Shalom members for dinner 1-4 times a year. If you are interested in participating in that program please let us know. Talit Event: We want to host a Talit event at which we will teach our congregants about Talit, its meaning and ritual significance. The event will be very similar to the World Wide Wrap event that we held in February 2017, but it will be about Talit. It is planned for the Fall of 2017. If you are interested in joining the organizing committee, please let Yuliya know. Yuliya can be reached at [email protected], via phone (780) 488-633 ext. 303, or in person at the synagogue. We are looking forward to hearing from you, James and Yuliya 6 May 2017-Iyar/Sivan 5777 BETH SHALOM SYNAGOGUE BULLETIN - www.edmontonbethshalom.org Happy Birthday! Claire Kelly Karen Goldstein Sydney Cogan-Grahn Jacob Oshry Pauline Uretsky Shelley Weinstein Rick Uretsky Michael Bubis* Paul Silverman Larry Witten Jaime Sorokin Mona Witten Reuben Soibelman Ed Mickelson Catherine Miller* Linda Goody Ruth Nolan Connie Zalmanowitz Isabel Oshry Rebecca Antel* Michael Bobroff Don Squire Lexie Belkin Colleen Verville Ray Rutman Hannah Bobroff Shayla Kaganovsky Frances Cyngiser Jessica Haines Marvin Mitchell* Grant Vogel Rose Abrams Laura Schechter Yael Wolch Joseph Dance Happy Anniversary! Howie & Debbie Sniderman David & Pam Margolus Leon & Susan Kagan Gary & Osi Goldsand Felix & Chloe Soibelman Robert & Terrie Margolis Stephen & Beverly Shafran* Neil & Marlene Brown Bernie & Gloria Frankel George & Judy Goldsand Ray & Linda Rutman Michael & Bonnie Chetner *denotes milestone Birthdays or Anniversaries Good Deeds Day 2017 May 2017-Iyar/Sivan 5777 7 BETH SHALOM SYNAGOGUE BULLETIN - www.edmontonbethshalom.org Monthly Learning & Programs Shabbat Limud Program Parsha discussion with Rabbi Kliel Rose on Saturdays following the Kiddush lunch. Open to all ages. Complimentary tea, coffee and baked goods will be provided. Kabbalat Shabbat at Our Parents Home Monthly Kabbalat Shabbat followed by an Oneg Shabbat. A family friendly service. Prayer books are in Hebrew and English. Date and Time: Friday, May 19, at 7:00pm Date: Saturday, May 6 Location: Our Parent’s Home Location: Beth Shalom Boardroom 10112 119 St NW Cost: Free of charge (next to the Beth Shalom Synagogue) ———————————————————————— Cost: Free of charge Torah on Tap with Rabbi Kliel Rose New program for young adults and those who are Please indicate your intention to come by calling OPH young at heart. Join Rabbi Kliel to learn about concierge at (780) 732-0412 or (780) 988-5504 Judaism while enjoying a drink . Residents in supportive living who wish to attend This month’s topic is: must have a family member accompany them. "Heavenly Sex--a how-to guide" ————————————————————–———Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Kliel Rose Date and Time: Thursday, May 11, at 7:00pm Join us for a delicious lunch while learning about Location: Earl’s on 11830 Jasper Ave Judaism. This month’s topic is "Minding the Kosher (close to the Beth Shalom Synagogue) Maze-how do we decide what may be permissible to ———————————————————–———us and what is not?” Adult Learning Series Monthly Reading Group. The Discussion of Abraham Date and Time: Thursday, May 25, at 12:00pm Joshua Heschel’s “God in Search of Man” by Michelle Location: Edmonton Jewish Seniors’ Centre Brewer. No philosophical experience necessary. Free 10052 117 Street Northwest, Edmonton of Charge. All are welcome. Cost : Members of Jewish Seniors’ Centre $9; Date and Time: Tuesday, May 16, at 7:00pm Non-Member $12. Location: Beth Shalom Synagogue ———————————————————–———Cost: Free of charge Canterbury Court Shabbat Services Friday Kabbalat Shabbat at Canterbury Court. ———————————————————–———Prayers are led by Cantor David Mannes. Judaism 101 Series with Cantor David Mannes Refreshments for the Oneg Shabbat are provided Monthly program about Jewish liturgy, prayers, and by members of Na’amat and Beth Shalom the “how-to” of the services in the Synagogue. This Synagogue. A family friendly service. month’s topic is “The tradition of the Mourner’s Special thank you to Hilton & Michelle Dinner of Kaddish”. All levels of knowledge Bon Ton Bakery for the donation of challah. and experience are welcome! Open to all ages. Complimentary tea, coffee and Date and Time: Friday, May 12 at 6:30pm baked goodies will be provided. Location: Canterbury Court, 8403 142 St. Cost: Free of charge Date: Saturday, May 20, following Kiddush Lunch Location: Beth Shalom Boardroom Cost: Free of charge 8 May 2017-Iyar/Sivan 5777 BETH SHALOM SYNAGOGUE BULLETIN - www.edmontonbethshalom.org Monthly Learning & Programs (continued) Journeying Into Judaism Course These classes are geared for people engaged in the process of converting to Judaism and their partners. However, the classes are open to anyone who is interested in attending on a weekly basis. Course Instructors: Rabbi Kliel Rose - The Introduction to Judaism Course Cantor David Mannes - The Hebrew Siddur Course Classes will meet on Sunday, May 7, at 10:00am Sunday, May 14, at 11:00am — Lag Ba’Omer Sunday, May 28, at 10:00am The classes are free to all Beth Shalom members. Conversion candidates (those who have met with the Rabbi) are required to take both classes. Please speak to Rabbi Kliel about the requirements and fees associated with the conversion process. Non-Beth Shalom members interested in taking these classes can join us. There is a non-member fee of $180 for each class. —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Or Shalom Community Religious School Bringing Jewish students together for a fifth year! Or Shalom will be offering classes from pre-school (ages 3 - 5) through B’nai Mitzvah. Classes will meet from 10:00 am till 12:00 pm on Sundays, May 7, & May 14 (Lag Ba’Omer—last day of classes) at Beth Shalom Synagogue. For registration forms and more information please contact: Cantor David Mannes at 780.488-6333/308 or [email protected] or Temple Beth Ora’s office at 780.487-4817 [email protected] —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Passover activities at Or shalom May 2017-Iyar/Sivan 5777 9 BETH SHALOM SYNAGOGUE BULLETIN - www.edmontonbethshalom.org Hello everyone, WE HAVE CHANGED THE WOMEN’S LEAGUE SHABBAT to FRIDAY, MAY 5TH. Muriel Cooper, our chairperson, is doing a great job of organizing people to read portions of the service. You do not have to be a member of Women’s League to attend or participate in the service. If you wish to participate in the Friday evening Shabbat service please contact Muriel at (780) 488-8537 or cell (780) 686-3879 or [email protected]. If enough people RSVP, there will be a Shabbat dinner prior to the service. To reserve your spot for the Shabbat dinner please contact the Beth Shalom Office at (780) 488-6333 ext.303 or [email protected]. About 25 people region wide attended the first webinar Study Day on Sunday, March 26. Special thank you to Penny Hardin who hosted 7 of us for brunch in her home. Thanks to Phil’s tech savvy we watched the webinar entitled “Jewish Women: A Timeline of Success” on her TV. Lisa Kogen, Director of Education/Program WLCJ, led us through modules on Social Change, Jewish Feminism and Women in the Arts. There were excerpts from articles illustrating women’s accomplishments (Ida Cohen Rosenthal who made the brassiere; Margaret Sanger who started Planned Parenthood); excerpts from literature (Henrietta Szold’s letter, a founder of Hadassah; “The Feminine Mystique” by Betty Friedan; “the Heidi Chronicles by Wendy Wasserstein); art (“The Dinner Party” by Judy Chicago); film (Yentyl (Barbara Streisand) and Crossing Delancey (Joan Micklin Silver) and many others. The three hours flew by with the excellent guidance, knowledge and humor of Lisa – she started and finished on time and discussed all she said she would. Thank you Lisa. Having now experienced this on-line learning I look forward to the next one. Our book club discussed “The Boston Girl” by Anita Diamant on Tuesday, April 25. The Beth Shalom Womens League book discussion group will meet on TUESDAY, JUNE 13TH AT 1:30 PM at Susan Baram’s, the choice is “And After the Fire” by Lauren Belfer. Call Netta for more information (780) 454-7019. Colleen Paull, Women’s League President Located at Beth Shalom Synagogue Judaica Shop Open: Monday-Thursday 9:30am—4:00pm Friday 9:30am—2:30pm Webinar Study Day, March 26, 2017 10 Gifts for holidays, ritual and other occasions. Gift Registry also available for Weddings & Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. May 2017-Iyar/Sivan 5777 BETH SHALOM SYNAGOGUE BULLETIN - www.edmontonbethshalom.org Tributes in support of one another Kiddush Fund A donation has been made by Lilian Green in memory of her mother-in-law, Rachel Green A donation has been made by Judith Friedman in memory of her father, Manuel Friedman & grandmother, Ethel Friedman Prayerbook Fund Thank you to Ken Wasserman for his kindness A Sim Shalom Siddur has been dedicated in his honour From: Naomi & Morley Wolfman Building Improvement Fund Congratulation to Dr. Lewis Kay on receiving the Gairdner award and being appointed to the Order of Canada From: Ron & Naomi Wolch, Doug Wolch, & Gary Wolch & Mor Barzel Condolences to Ed Mickelson & family on the loss of his wife, Joy Ruth Mickelson From: Mor Barzel & Gary Wolch & family Library Fund Mazal Tov to Roberta & Norm Hanson on the birth of their granddaughter From: Frank & Netta Phillet Condolences (continued): To: Lesley Jackson on the loss of her father, Frank Jackson From: Cantor David Mannes & Sandra Ghitter-Mannes To: Cory Felber on the loss of her son, Shohan Felber From: Lena & Victor Linetsky Torah Restoration Fund Condolences to Marvin Weisler A word has been inscribed in memory of his wife, Donna Weisler From: Sheldon & Jaima Geller Condolences to Marvin Weisler A word has been inscribed in memory of his wife, Donna Weisler Condolences to Marvin Weisler on From: Barb Mandel the loss of his wife, Donna Weisler A word has been inscribed From: Frank & Netta Phillet By Dianne Marcovitch & family Get Well In memory of her husband, Irving Condolences to Ed Mickelson on To: Jerry Katz the loss of his wife, Joy Ruth Mick- Marcovitch From: Michael & Denise Webster; elson Ruth-Ellen & Joe Shafir; Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund From: Frank & Netta Phillet and Odette & Jacob Masliyah Thank you to Rabbi Kliel for his help with funeral of Donna Weisler Condolences To: Debby Miller To: Marvin Weisler & family on the From: Marvin Weisler From: Sherry Mannes loss of his wife, Donna Weisler From: Susan & Murray Lieberman TRIBUTE FUND (Charitable tax receipts are sent out every year in February). Cards: Todah Rabah, Mazal Tov, Get Well, Condolences $18.00 Yedlin Library $18.00 & up Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund $18.00 & up Chai Fund $18.00 & up Max & Helene Sussman Israel Scholarship Fund $18.00 & up Book of Remembrance $175.00 Tree of Life $250.00 Prayerbooks B’Kol Echad Song Book $18.00 Prayerbook $54.00 Etz Hayim Chumash 1/2 share $62.50 Etz Hayim Chumash $125.00 Building Improvement Fund $50.00 & multiples Torah Restoration Fund $18.00 per letter/ $36.00 per word Thank you to Howard Davidow for his kindness A Sim Shalom Siddur has been dedicated in his honour From: Naomi & Morley Wolfman SHUL MENSCHENING If you have a special occasion or accomplishment to share with the congregation please call the Office at (780) 488-6333 ext. 301 or write to [email protected]. Mazal Tov to Cory Choma & Rachel Mintz on the birth of their daughter! May 2017-Iyar/Sivan 5777 11 BETH SHALOM SYNAGOGUE BULLETIN - www.edmontonbethshalom.org Bna’i Mitzvah Celebrations! Rebecca Cogan-Grahn We are very excited to celebrate Rebecca’s Bat Mitzvah on Rosh Chodesh, Friday, May 26, 2017. Becca is a bright, creative person with a sharp sense of humour and we are very proud of her. She attended Talmud Torah School from pre-school through grade six and is currently attending grade seven at S. Bruce Smith Junior High School. She has always loved animals, especially dogs and is devoted to her puppy, Menachem (Manny) Schewitz. Outside of school Becca studies ballet, jazz, guitar, and plays community soccer. She performs in dance festivals throughout the year and enjoys drawing, baking, playing board games, watching movies, listening to music, and hanging out with her family, friends, and puppy. Jonah Zwaigenbaum Jonah is the fourth and youngest in his family, although those who have seen him grow over the past year will know that he may eventually be the tallest of the Zwaigenbaum clan! Jonah moved to Edmonton from Ontario when he was 2½-years-old, so the city and Beth Shalom are very much home to him. He has attended Talmud Torah since he was in preschool and is currently completing grade seven. Jonah enjoys skiing, taekwondo do (on track to test for his black belt later in 2017), cooking (a major ‘Chopped’ fan) and gaming. Jonah took the idea of ‘giving of one’s self’ very seriously! For his Bar Mitzvah project, he chose to grow his hair to shoulder length. This was a two-year process, which culminated in February of this year when he attended the annual Massacure at the West Edmonton Mall. He donated it all for children who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment. He is grateful to friends and family who helped with significan t fund-raising as part of the event. All the funds went to support the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation and Children’s Make-A-Wish Foundation. This might become an Rebecca has chosen to donate the majority of her annual event, if Jonah can convince his brothers Bat Mitzvah gifts to a local organization, Dogs With and Dad to join him!! Next year he has decided to volunteer with Dogs with Wings as a Kennel Wings. This Edmonton-based organization is internationally recognized as a leader in training Assistant and he is trying to talk his parents into being a puppy raiser. assistance dogs to foster integration and independence for Albertans with disabilities. These loyal service dogs change the lives of people who Jonah is a bright, articulate and kind-hearted young are visually impaired, who have mobility issues, man whose family is very proud of him, and are who are autistic, and who have suffered abuse. Looking forward to his bar mitzvah on Saturday, Thank you for helping Becca make a difference in June 3, 2017. the lives of people who are empowered by specialized canine support. Rebecca has been a loyal volunteer dog walker at Touchmark Seniors’ Home on a weekly basis over the past four years. She started dog-walking with her sister, Sydney in 2013 and has never looked back. It has been a great experience for Rebecca getting to know the seniors in her neighborhood and helping them keep their pets active, especially during the cold icy months. We are [the parents] very proud of the dedication and responsibility Becca has demonstrated. 12 May 2017-Iyar/Sivan 5777 BETH SHALOM SYNAGOGUE BULLETIN - www.edmontonbethshalom.org Beth Shalom Yedlin Memorial Library BETH SHALOM M. YEDLIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY NEW ACQUSITION “Two She – Bears” by Meir Shalev Review by Maron L. Waxman “A rifle, a cow, a tree, and a woman[…] and the rifle was not only the hero of this plot, it was also the one who wrote it.” In 1930 the British authorities recorded three suicides in a moshava—a Jewish colony—but one of these deaths, as everyone in the community knew, was a murder, never mentioned again. Decades later, while interviewed by a researcher on the history of the settlement, Ruta Tavori decides that the time has come to tell the story triggered by the rifle, the story that everyone knows and no one tells. Over the course of several interviews, Ruta, a teacher of history and Bible, chronicles the life of the moshava and the ugly murder that lies at the heart of her family. Ruta’s family and her life have been shaped by two powerful men: her grandfather, Ze’ev Tavori, who brought her and her brother up, and her husband, Eitan—each of whose lives have each been shaped by heartbreaking events. Shifting back and forth in time, Ruta’s narrative plays out the consequences of these events with an even-handed measure of affection, bitterness, humor, judgmental swipes at her sister-in-law and neighbors, Biblical allusions, wry self-deprecation, love, and acceptance. Ruta's retelling captures the spirit of the moshava from its founding to the near present: the new names that spelled the break from Europe—“We’re done with all the Yankels and Shmerels and Mottels,” declared the founding father, calling his sons Dov, Ze’ev, and Arieh and changing Twersky to Tavori; the deep knowledge of every tree and flower and rock; the abiding love of the physical land; the dismissal of city life and authority; the simple lunches of hard cheese, cracked olives, cucumber, and garlic. Meir Shalev was born on Israel’s first moshav, and he draws a vibrant picture of life in an agricultural settlement. Readers will feel as if they themselves are hiking the trail to the carob tree, tending the plants in the moshava nursery, observing the military-style setting up of an ambush, and sitting shiva under the trees in this richly layered May 2017-Iyar/Sivan 5777 narrative. A tale of murder and its reverberations through the years, a love story of deep physicality and sensitivity, a moving picture of male compassion, a brief overview of British Palestine and Israel over seven decades, Two She-Bears is a many-sided novel by one of Israel’s most prominent writers. ____________________________ Our library is accessible to the entire community, and beyond, during synagogue office hours: Monday to Thursday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm, Fridays 9am-2:30pm. Closed Saturdays & Sundays. Please consult Netta Phillet about the possibility of donation to the library prior to bringing books to the library. Thank You ! www.advancedorthopedic.ca 13 BETH SHALOM SYNAGOGUE BULLETIN - www.edmontonbethshalom.org April Kiddush & Seudah Sponsors April 1 - Special thank you for the donation to the Kiddush Fund to Alan & Dyanne Lyons in memory of Alan’s mother, Laura Lyons & brother, Morris Lyons. To Mildred Ragosin in memory of her mother, Paya Shapiro. To Lena & Victor Linetsky in memory of Lena’s aunt, Raisa Luhovitskaya. To Anna Shapiro in memory of her mother, Pesia Gershon. To Shirley Goldberg in memory of her father, Zalman Dov Katz. To Sam Fialkow & Marilyn Sheckter & family in memory of Sam’s mother, Fay Fialkow. April 8 - Special thank you for the donation to the Kiddush Fund to Mitch & Amy Weinberg in honour of Steven Katz. To Erin & Stacey Wright & family. To Abner Rubin in memory of his sister, Sonya Lieberman. April 15 - Special thank you for the donation to the Kiddush Fund to Rhoda Friedman, Judith Friedman & James Friedman & family in memory of their husband, father & grandfather, Manuel Friedman & their mother-in-law, grand-mother & great grandmother, Ethel Friedman. To Marilyn Sheckter & Sam Fialkow & family in memory of Mari-lyn’s parents, Sadie & Joseph Sheckter. April 22—Special thank you for the donation to the Kiddush Fund to Anna Shapiro in memory of her daughter Evelyn Shapiro Albert. April 29—Special thank you for the Kiddush Fund donation to Lesley Jacobson & Wynne Rigal in honour of Wynne’s Birthday. To Daniel Assh & Brenda Lee in memory of Daniel’s father, Yitzhak Yakov Assh. To Ella Elster in memory of her husband, Peter Elster. To Shirley Goldberg in memory of her brother-in-law, Tzvi Goldberg. Hosting Kiddush or Seudah: It is customary to help sponsor our Shabbat morning Kiddush or our Shabbat afternoon Seudah meal to honour the memory of loved ones at the time of their Yahrzeit or in honour of a special occasion. Donations to the Kiddush Lunch can be made online on our website or by contacting the office at 780.488.6333 ext. 301 . Tax receipts are provided. Mishebeirach — Prayer for the Sick If you would like us to include the name of someone who is not well during the Mishebeirach prayer on Shabbat morning, please either call or email our office manager, Helena Khazanovsky, with their Hebrew or English name/s. Traditionally we include the person's Hebrew name(s) and their mother's Hebrew name(s), for example, “Moshe ben D'vorah” or “D’vorah bat Miriam” (ben or bat means son or daughter of). If, however, you do not have a Hebrew name for this person or they are not Jewish then an English name will do. If a name on the list should no longer be listed can you kindly let us know so we can remove the individual from our list. Thank You! PAGE THE CLEANER ON JASPER AVE Welcomes all members of Beth Shalom Synagogue. Please visit us at our 11715 Jasper Ave location and enjoy 15% off all regular dry cleaning services. We clean Tallits as well. We look forward to your visit. 14 May 2017-Iyar/Sivan 5777
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