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Monday, June 17, 2013
Weekly announcements-Shabbat: June 22, 2013
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Weekly announcement-Shabbat: June 15, 2013
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Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Weekly announcements-Shabbat: June 8, 2013
Korah
June 8, 2013 / 30 Sivan, 5773
Rosh Hodesh Tammuz
Bar Mitzvah Jonathan Halliday
Shabbat greeter: Liliana Trodler
Parnassim:Roger Antebi and Deborah Kraus
Torah: Numbers 16:23-17:24 (Etz P. 863)
Maftir: Numbers 28:9-15 (Etz P. 930)
Haftarah: Isaiah 66:1-24 (Etz P. 1221)
Torah Reading:Chayim Lowen, Leonora Fenyves, Eric Cohen,
Zac Wolofsky, Atara Laor, Ernest Gross, Olga Gross
Haftorah Reading: Jonathan Halliday
This week's Kiddush will be sponsored by Olga Gross in honor of Jonathan's Bar Mitzvah
Candle Lighting: 8:22 PM
Havdalah: 9:31 PM
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| SYNAGOGUE NEWS |
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday, June 11 / 3 Tammuz at 7:30 pm
The Annual General Meeting is a moment when the leadership of the synagogue reports on the year that is concluding and sets the framework for the year that is to come. This year we are pleased to recognize Deborah Kraus for her wonderful singing voice and over 10 years of singing Kol Nidrei in the Alternate Service. Please join us as we celebrate this achievement. Refreshments will be served.
5th ANNUAL END OF YEAR BBQ AND DORSHEI EMET TALENT SHOW
Sunday, June 9 at 5pm
Join us for our end of year BBQ and Talent Show. Do you sing, dance, play an instrument, juggle, or do something else entertaining? Please contact Cynthia Weinstein at 514-487-9030 cynthiaweinstein@aol.com to book your spot and/or to RSVP for the dinner. Kosher hot dogs and tofu hot dogs will be provided by the children's programming committee. Please bring potluck parve salads and desserts to share. We look forward to welcoming you. Rain or Shine.
BRING-A-FRIEND SHABBAT-KIDDUSH IN HONOR OF CANTOR HEATHER
Saturday, June 15th
With a view to the growth and renewal of our vibrant congregation, we are asking you to help us spread the word about Dorshei Emet.
Whether unaffiliated, unfulfilled or simply unaware of our unique community, your network of contacts includes at least one person or family who would identify with our Shul and would actually welcome the opportunity to try us out.
We look forward to welcoming you and your guests.
Following services, please join us for a special farewell Kiddush in honor of Cantor Heather Batchelor.
SHABBAT MORNING GREETERS
We recently introduced a new initiative where synagogue members act as greeters on Shabbat morning, welcoming our Congregants and guests. If you would like to more information on what is involved or would like to volunteer to be a greeter, please contact Andrei Kelner andrei.kelner@gmail.com or Robyn Bennett robyn@dorshei-emet.org (514) 486-9400. Students are also welcome.
LITTLE FREE LIBRARY AT DORSHEI EMET
The Kehillah Committee announces the creation of a Little Free Library at Dorshei Emet: Take a book, leave a book or two, return a book; no charges, late fees, waiting lists - just a simple shelf in the table at the front entrance where you can donate and borrow books. We ask that you write inside the front cover, "Contributed by [your name]. Please return to the Dorshei Emet Little Free Library." You do not have to write your name, but borrowers might want to discuss the book with you! (Surplus books may be donated to the JPL). Please contact Beth Blackmore for more details atbeth.emunah@gmail.com
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| MEMBER NEWS |
2013 MONTREAL FRINGE FESTIVAL
Rena Hundert has created a new one woman show for the 2013 Montreal Fringe Festival! Here are the details: http://montrealfringe.ca/en/show/sky-exploding
STRATFORD FESTIVAL PRESENTS: DARK LULLABIES
Friday, June 14 at 4:30 pm
Documentary by members: Irene Lilienhein Angelico and Abbey Jack Neidik. Winner of numerous international awards and selected as one of the 50 greatest documentaries of all time. http://www.stratfordfestival.ca/forum/
CALLING TORAH AND HAFTARAH CHANTERS OF ALL AGES!
How about redoing your Bar/Bat Mitzvah Torah/Haftarah portions, or any other ones?What about celebrating or commemorating a particular occasion /event /person in a meaningful way? We especially welcome first timers and repeaters. Ours is a participatory shul and we need your participation.
Please contact: Doreen Saibil: Torah chanters: (514) 488-6219 email: dmsaibil@hotmail.com
Pearlann Goldenberg: Haftarah chanters: (514) 486-2012 email:pearlann.g@gmail.com
Shul office: Barbi (514) 486-9400 email: barbi@dorshei-emet.org
HOOTENANNY IN OLD MONTREAL
June 17, 7:30 pm :http://bit.ly/13lO4Zq
Free-for-all!Celebrate spring. RSVP. elybonder@gmail.com
MAZEL TOV
To Leah Saltiel , her mother Joan Simand, and brothers Jacob and Ben Saltiel on Leah passing the Québec bar.
REFUAH SHLAIMA
Zvi ben Taibel v'Yosef (Harry Fainsilber);
Rachmiel ben Miriam v'Isacc (Ralph Schwartz);
Yehudit bat Shalom v'Frieda (Odette Chonchol)
Yasmin bat Galila (Jasmin Peleg)
Eliahu ben Leah v'Yacov (Charley Levy)
Faivel ben Esther v'Shmuel (Paul Ostroff)
Yisrael ben Esther v'Shmuel (Stan Tucker)
*if someone needs an extra blessing for someone who is sick, please email
barbi@dorshei-emet.org with their hebrew name, parents hebrew name, their english name. Please give me their hospital and room number if they are a member.
YAHRTZEITEN FOR THIS WEEK
June 8-14, 2013 / 30 Sivan - 6 Tammuz, 5773
Charles Levine , father of Adrianne Sklar Samuel Elman , father of Robert Elman Issie Etcovitch , brother of Betty Spiegel Sylvia Gurevitch , mother of Anne Bellman * Elaine Charkow , mother of Fran Croll Aharon Barsheshat , father of Menahem Barsheshat Abraham Krystal , father of Maurice Krystal *Steven Takefman , brother of Charles and Marilyn Takefman *Augusta Becker , mother of Hillel Becker and Donnie Frank. *Bella Freeman Brasloff , mother of Reuben Brasloff Sheila Krolik , mother of Dorothy Stern *Moe Spiegel , husband of Betty Spiegel Nathan Caplan , father of Neil Caplan James Lackman , father of Phillip Lackman
*Names with an asterisk (*) indicate a memorial plaque in our sanctuary. We encourage you to consider adding to our memorial board. To do so, please call Barbi at 514-486-9400.
If you would like an Aliyah for a yahrtzeit on a Shabbat morning, please identify yourself to a Parnass when you come into the sanctuary.
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| ABOUT TOWN |
SAYING YES TO SOCIAL CHANGE IN ISRAEL TODAY.
New Israel fund presents an evening of dialogue, on issues including women's rights, religious pluralism, and economic justice, led by Yossi Beilin, former MK who has served as Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister and Justice Minister. At Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom on Tuesday, June 18th, from 7:30-9:30pm. Admission free, but registration required: click http://socialchangemtl.eventbrite.ca or call 416-781-432
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| MORNING MINYAN |
Minyan takes place every Monday and Wednesday morning at 7:30 am, followed by breakfast. Monday is a traditional davening and Torah reading. Wednesday is a Mindfulness Meditation minyan.
If you are saying Kaddish, observing a yahrzeit, or marking a special occasion, please join us. It is a wonderful way to start the week or the day in a warm and inspiring ambiance among friends. Contact Lois Lieff at 514-489-9274 or loislieff@sympatico.ca.
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Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Weekly announcement-Shabbat: June 1, 2013
Shelah
June 1, 2013 / 23 Sivan, 5773
Bentsh Rosh Hodesh Tammuz - Saturday, Sunday
Farbrengen following Kiddush
Shabbat Greeter: Nicole Allio
Parnassim: Pearlann Goldenberg and Menahem Barsheshat
Torah: Numbers 14:8-15:7 (Etz P. 845)
Maftir: Numbers 15:37-41 (Etz P. 854)
Haftorah: Joshua 2:1-14 (Etz P. 875)
Torah Reading: Joelle Dahan, Patrizia Di Cori, Janice Goldfarb, Beth Blackmore, Barry Frank, Laura Yaros, Yolande Martel
Haftorah Reading: Joseph Douek
This week's Kiddush is sponsored by Patrizia Di Cori in honor of her birthday.
Candle Lighting: 8:17 PM
Havdalah: 9:26 PM
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BREAKING NEWS
Farbrengen
Back by Popular Demand!
Bronna Levy and Aron Gonshor will be leading
a musical Farbrengen this Shabbat, following Kiddush.
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| SYNAGOGUE NEWS |
SHABBAT MORNING GREETERS
Several weeks ago we introduced a new initiative where synagogue members act as greeters on Shabbat morning, welcoming our Congregants and guests. The response has been very positive and the experience is enriching for both the synagogue participants and the volunteers. If you would like to more information on what is involved or would like to volunteer to be a greeter, please contact Andrei Kelner andrei.kelner@gmail.com or Robyn Bennettrobyn@dorshei-emet.org (514) 486-9400. Students are also welcome.
EMPTY BOWLS THANK YOU
The Empty Bowls committee would like to thank the synagogue and the entire Dorshei Emet community for making Empty Bowls the warm and wonderful event we all love! With our partners at the Unitarian Church of Montreal we raised close to $17,000 to support the following local charities: DE's Hanukkah Baskets fund, Santrapole Roulant, Multi-Caf, the NDG Food Bank, and St. Michael's Mission. Special thanks to our donors: Patrizia di Cori's I Sapori Catering, Provigo on Mont-Royal and Saint-Urbain, Montreal Pita, Montreal Kosher Bakery, Fruiterie Maruti, and the many, MANY potters around whose beautiful work the day is built. Thanks also to our musical guests Dorshei Emet's Olga Gross, Joanne Griffiths and Jean-François Garneau , and Karen Potje and Adam Goulet.
If people are still interested supporting an important cause and procuring a beautiful hand-crafted bowl, feel free to contact Sheila Caplan, through the synagogue office.
Save the date: May 3 and 4, 2014 for next year's event, visit our webpage and like us on facebook in order to receive updates on ours and related events throughout the year. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Empty-Bowls-Montreal-Bols-du-partage/165781776805368 and www.emptybowls-bolsdepartage.
CAMP JRF:
New Deadline: May 31
Thanks to the Becker Family Foundation, Dorshei Emet children and teens have the opportunity to attend Camp JRF - the Reconstructionist movement's fabulous summer camp in South Sterling, Pennsylvania, at a fraction of the normal cost.To find out more about this unique opportunity to give your child a summer that will enrich their Jewish lives for years to come, please contact Cantor Heather and check out their website for more info: http://www.campjrf.org.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday, June 11 / 3 Tammuz at 7:30 pm
The Annual General Meeting is a moment when the leadership of the synagogue reports on the year that is concluding and sets the framework for the year that is to come. It is a key opportunity for all members to engage with the "business" side of the synagogue community, the direction of our programming and the management of our resources. This year we are pleased to recognize Deborah Kraus for her wonderful singing voice and over 10 years of singing Kol Nidrei in the Alternate Service. Please join us as we celebrate this achievement. Refreshments will be served.
BRING-A-FRIEND SHABBAT
Saturday, June 15th
Do you know of anyone who is:
* Looking to find a more meaningful, inclusive, stimulating synagogue experience?
* Has recently moved into the area?
* May be curious to learn more about Dorshei Emet and/or Reconstructionism?
* Has a child entering grade 6 and is exploring B'nei Mitvah options?
Whether unaffiliated, unfulfilled or simply unaware of our unique community, your network of contacts includes at least one person or family who would identify with our Shul and would actually welcome the opportunity to try us out. Please join us and help us spread the word.
We look forward to welcoming you and your guests.
Please feel free to contact Executive Director, Robyn Bennett at (514) 486-9400 or robyn@dorshei-emet.org office with any questions and also to RSVP with your guest's name (s).
PLEASE JOIN US
Saturday, June 15 for a special farewell Kiddush in honor of Cantor Heather Batchelor. We look forward to welcoming you. Children's program will be available.
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5th ANNUAL END OF YEAR BBQ AND DORSHEI EMET TALENT SHOW
Sunday, June 9 at 5pm
Join us for our end of year BBQ. Kosher hot dogs and tofu hot dogs will be provided by the children's programming committee. Please bring
potluck parve salads and desserts to share.
RSVP to Cynthia Weinstein (514) 487-9030 or cynthiaweinstein@aol.com
HAVE YOU GOT TALENT?
We need you for the Dorshei Emet Talent Show.
Do you sing, dance, play an instrument, juggle, or do something else entertaining? On June 9 at 5pm, we will be hosting our 5th Annual Dorshei Emet End of Year BBQ which will feature a talent show. Please contact Cynthia Weinstein before June 6 to book your spot on the program. All ages welcome.cynthiaweinstein@aol.com or (514)487-9030.
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| MEMBER NEWS |
2013 MONTREAL FRINGE FESTIVAL
Rena Hundert has created a new one woman show for the 2013 Montreal Fringe Festival! Here are the details: http://montrealfringe.ca/en/show/sky-exploding
STRATFORD FESTIVAL PRESENTS: DARK LULLABIES
Friday, June 14 at 4:30 pm
Documentary by members: Irene Lilienhein Angelico and Abbey Jack Neidik. Winner of numerous international awards and selected as one of the 50 greatest documentaries of all time. http://www.stratfordfestival.ca/forum/
CALLING TORAH AND HAFTARAH CHANTERS OF ALL AGES!
How about redoing your Bar/Bat Mitzvah Torah/Haftarah portions, or any other ones?What about celebrating or commemorating a particular occasion /event /person in a meaningful way? We especially welcome first timers and repeaters. Ours is a participatory shul and we need your participation.
Please contact: Doreen Saibil: Torah chanters: (514) 488-6219 email: dmsaibil@hotmail.com
Pearlann Goldenberg: Haftarah chanters: (514) 486-2012 email:pearlann.g@gmail.com
Shul office: Barbi (514) 486-9400 email: barbi@dorshei-emet.org
MAZEL TOV
To Elaine Kalman and Archie Fineberg on the birth of their granddaughter, Amelia Paula daughter of Rebecca Naves and Dave Novak.
To Benjamin Goldstein, who completed his medical degree at McGill and was granted his MD, CM.
CONDOLENCES
To Rosie and Yossie Pekar on the loss of Rosie's beloved brother, David Stark z"l
REFUAH SHLAIMA
Zvi ben Taibel v'Yosef (Harry Fainsilber);
Rachmiel ben Miriam v'Isacc (Ralph Schwartz);
Yehudit bat Shalom v'Frieda (Odette Chonchol)
Yasmin bat Galila (Jasmin Peleg)
Eliahu ben Leah v'Yacov (Charley Levy)
Faivel ben Esther v'Shmuel (Paul Ostroff)
Nechama bat Basha Leah v'Yossef (Nina Baker)
Yisrael ben Esther v'Shmuel (Stan Tucker)
*if someone needs an extra blessing for someone who is sick, please email
barbi@dorshei-emet.org with their hebrew name, parents hebrew name, their english name. Please give me their hospital and room number if they are a member.
YAHRTZEITEN FOR THIS WEEK
June 1-7, 2013 / 23-29 Sivan, 5773
Usher Joffre , husband of Janice Goldfarb, father of Sean and Joshua
Max Garmaise , father of Mona Klein
Charles Levine , father of Adrianne Sklar Queenie Klineberg Meyerovitch , mother of Perry Meyer Hajnalka Langer Winer , mother of Herb Winer Jane Cooper , mother of Lorne Cooper Mala Kornacki (Kuper) , mother of Joe Kornacki Ann Weiskopf Kornbluth Spector , mother of Judith Gelfand Lewis Liebovitch , father of Phyllis Mendell Ray Fainsilber , stepmother of Harry Fainsilber Dave Helman , father of Claire Helman
Mary Caplan , mother of Neil Caplan
Luba Czuzoj , mother of Ronni Czuzoj
Dora Gottlieb , mother of Baldomero Presser
Charlie Boodman , father of Martin Boodman Ettie Etcovitch , sister of Betty Spiegel Joseph Harris Fine , father of Vivian Silver *Lotte Margo , mother of Peter Margo Robert Michelin , son of John Michelin Louis Rashkovan , father of Ernest Rashkovan Herman L. Winer , father of Herb Winer Anna Young , mother of Allan Young
*Names with an asterisk (*) indicate a memorial plaque in our sanctuary. We encourage you to consider adding to our memorial board. To do so, please call Barbi at 514-486-9400.
If you would like an Aliyah for a yahrtzeit on a Shabbat morning, please identify yourself to a Parnass when you come into the sanctuary.
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| ABOUT TOWN |
| FIDDLER ON THE ROOF by the Cote St Luc dramatic society
May 23-26 and June 6-9, 2013 at 5785 Parkhaven Avenue.
For more information: CSLDramaticSociety.com.
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GIVE YOUR CHILD THE ADVENTURE OF THEIR LIFE:
At Jewish camp, kids are free to have amazing adventures, try out new skills, and explore who they are and who they want to become, in a nurturing, fun-filled place. If your child is a first time camper, they might be eligible for a $1,000 grant! onehappycamper.org.
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| MORNING MINYAN |
Minyan takes place every Monday and Wednesday morning at 7:30 am, followed by breakfast. Monday is a traditional davening and Torah reading. Wednesday is a Mindfulness Meditation minyan.
If you are saying Kaddish, observing a yahrzeit, or marking a special occasion, please join us. It is a wonderful way to start the week or the day in a warm and inspiring ambiance among friends. Contact Lois Lieff at 514-489-9274 or loislieff@sympatico.ca.
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