Beha'alotekha
May 25, 2013/ 16 Sivan, 5773
Speaker: Tzemah Yorah
Parnassim:Maurice Krystal and Doreen Saibil
Torah: Numbers 9:15-10:36 (Etz P. 821)
Maftir: Numbers 12:14-16 (Etz P. 835)
Haftorah: Zechariah 2:14-17; 3:10-4:7 (Etz Pp. 837; 838)
Torah Reading: Chava Dienar
Haftorah Reading: Laura Yaros
This week's kiddush is sponsored by
Mitzi and Hillel Becker
Barry and Donnie Frank
in honour of their mother and mother-in-law,
Augusta Becker z"l
Candle Lighting: 8:10 PM
Havdalah: 9:19 PM
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SPEAKER: TZEMAH YORAH
How Did the Israelites Survive 40 years in the Desert?
Tzemah Yoreh is a Hebrew poet, bible scholar, author , and a resident
 at CLAL institute for Jewish Leadership in New York. He finished his PhD in bible from Hebrew University at age 24. His recent publications include a contemporary creative liturgy series (including Love-Song for Shabbat) and a series on the development of biblical stories (Kernel to Canon). He lives in Brooklyn with his spouse Aviva, and toddler Boaz. He is a third degree black belt and loves folding origami. He was recently featured in the Times of Israel: |
| SYNAGOGUE NEWS |
SHABBAT MORNING STUDY GROUP
Join us for the final Shabbat Morning Study Group of the Spring season. A warm thank you to Carmela Aigen for her enjoyable and informative classes.  SAVE THE DATE:
Please join us on 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.
KEHILLAH CONVERSATIONS: Money and Simplicity -Summary Our last Kehillah Conversation of the year took place on Wednesday, May 1st. It was attended by about 30 long-time members who engaged in a lively exchange, highlighting the founding values of our synagogue... to read more click here. |
 KABBALAT MISHPAHA UNDER THE STARS
Friday, May 24, 6:30 pm
Join us for a warm and inviting, casual Kabbalat Shabbat service designed for families and open to all! Upbeat kid-friendly service lead by Cantor Heather and our all-congregant "Mishpaha Band," followed by a potluck dinner and an after dinner activity. Bring a vegetarian dish to share, cut and ready to serve, to feed at least 12 people. Also please bring hallah, candlesticks, and Kiddush wine for your family. RSVP to Cynthia Weinstein at cynthiaweinstein@aol.com or (514) 487-9030. Indoors in case of rain.
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. Please join us. Refreshments will be served.
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.
5th ANNUAL END OF YEAR BBQ
Sunday, June 9 at 5pm
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 This year's event will also feature a SEEDLING SALE BY GREEN KIPPAH COLLECTIVE
The Green Kippah Collective is a group of young Jewish adults who are interested in the intersection of urban agriculture and Jewish tradition. During the BBQ they will be selling different varieties of seedlings (baby vegetable plants) for individuals to purchase and plant in their own garden. Through this action people will be able to engage with the growing of their own food and support a new young Jewish environmental organization.
One seedling for $6 and 2 for $10.
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| MEMBER NEWS |
LEIBA RUSTIN'S ANNUAL STUDIO OPEN HOUSE
May 23, 2013 from 2 to 8 pm: 4710 St. Ambroise, studio #237
Leiba will be opening her studio, along with many art studios featuring art of all kinds. There is a cafe on the main floor, and many other interesting little enterprises selling their wares. Come by and have a look. complexeducanallachine.com
2012 MONTREAL FRINGE FESTIVAL
Rena Hundert has created a new one woman show for the 2012 Montreal Fringe Festival! Here are the details:
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF by the Cote St Luc dramatic society
May 23-26 and June 6-9, 2013 at 5785 Parkhaven Avenue.
Featuring Dorshei Emet member: Judy Kenigsberg
For more information: CSLDramaticSociety.com.
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.
Pearlann Goldenberg: Haftarah chanters: (514) 486-2012 email:pearlann.g@gmail.com
Shul office: Barbi (514) 486-9400 email: barbi@dorshei-emet.org
CONDOLENCES
To our former members in Toronto, Malca and Pearl Feldman on the loss of their beloved husband and father, Zvi Feldman z"l.
MAZEL TOV
To Muriel Fremeth on the birth of her great grandchild and to Janet and Hershey Dwoskin on the birth of their first grandchild, Joshua, son of Jason Perlman and Aliza Dwoskin Perlman.
To Ryan Yoffe, grandson of Barbara and Moe Yoffe, on his graduating with honours from Dalhousie University.
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
May 25-31, 2013 / 16-22 Sivan, 5773
* Sarah I. Freeman , aunt of Reuben Brasloff
Phillip Pinny Korman , father of Roger Korman
Jack Shpritser , father of Rhoda Cohen
Sophie Wiviott Blackstein , mother of Gerald Wiviott
Rebecca Rabinovitch Bercovitch , mother of Mildred Kolodny
Helmuth Margo , father of Peter Margo
Daniel Schiffrin , father of Victoria Schiffrin
Irving Camlot , brother of Morris Camlot
Leah Finkelstein , mother of Sandra Mitchell
Ralph Goldman , husband of Beryl Goldman
Nelly Teitelbaum Krystal , mother of Maurice Krystal
Miriam Singerman , mother of Elliot Singerman
Roquel Croll , mother of Bob Croll
Sidney Sherman , father of Sandra Feldman
*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 |
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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