The Little Shpiel
February, 2012 — Shevat/Adar 5772
February is such a dreary month, so herewith a Little Shpiel to cheer you up and remind you of coming events at the Beach Synagogue.
February 4 – Congregational Kiddush celebrating tu b’shvat. Bring food (kosher dairy) to share following Shabbat service.
February 5 – Adult Education: The fourth in the series of Life Through A Jewish Lens, “Expulsion and Memory”. Please make an effort to support this thought-provoking Sunday series of film & discussion which begin at 2:00 pm. March 4 “Half the Kingdom”; April 1 “I am Joseph, Your Brother”
February 20 – Family Day: the shul will be lending the Arie Nerman Social Hall between 10 am and 4 pm to the Beach Business Association for this event.
March 8 – 6:00 pm Reading of Megillah Esther. Bring the children to join in with groggers and booing.
Saturday, March 10 Hot & Spicy Purim Party
7:30 pm Concert – party to follow
$10 admission [tickets available at the door] — BYOB — food is on the house Come dressed in your wildest costume and be ready to party
April 6 – First Seder. For times and dates of services for Passover, please see the Schedule or consult the calendar on the BHI website.
Saturday, April 7 – Congregational Seder Those members who wish to attend this event should give their names to a member of the Board or write it on the list on the kitchen door bulletin board. Cost is $45 per adult, $25 child (12 and under).
Shiva Telephone Tree Our shul is forming a Shiva Telephone Tree to fulfil the mitzvah of assisting members who experience a bereavement. We would like to assemble a roster of congregants who would be willing to come for prayers at shiva houses when a minyan is needed. If you would be willing to put your name on the roster and fulfil this important mitzvah, please contact Tom Klein at Bossman@ecologicaltech.com or Dena Taylor at denataylor@utoronto.ca and give us the following information:
- Your name and contact information (phone, cellphone and/or e-mail) which we can use to reach you at short notice if necessary.
- The general geographical area you live or work in (so we don’t contact you for a shiva that is hard for you to get to).
- Tell us if you are able to lead the service if necessary.
Passover Food Drive: Passover is coming soon and once again we have been asked to contribute to the National Council of Jewish Women of Canada’s Food Drive. Recipients are individuals living in poverty, recent immigrants in need, people with disabilities, people in shelters, etc.
Ways to contribute:
- Monetary donation (tax receipts will be issued by Council).
- mail – forms available at the shul;
- online – www.pfd@ncjws-ts.org;
- phone - 416.633.5100 and ask for Dara.
- Donate Passover foods – a list of preferred items is available at the shul.
- Volunteer during packing times (March 11-21 except Fridays & Saturdays.)
- Volunteer to deliver contributions collected on Sunday, March 25 at Council House.
If you choose the first option, you might consider letting the PFD Committee know that your contribution comes from the Beach Synagogue. This way we will be able to announce our total achievement in shul. Several people have already picked up donation forms – we are on our way to making sure that many will be able to have a wonderful Seder and Passover foods for the whole week. Thanks to Channah Cohen for acting as liaison on this project.
Community Notices
Ilanna Mandel would like to thank her friends at BHI for their support on her recent bereavement.
Michaele Jordana Berman and Douglas Pringle are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ramona, to Dr. Michael Mendelson. Wedding to take place later this year.
Kiddushim: Thanks to sponsors of kiddushim: Demb family, Dena Taylor, Mel Kastner, Klein family. There are still dates available in March and during the rest of the year. You may either bring food [kosher dairy] yourself or make arrangements with Jeanna for one of her incomparable repasts.
WEBSITE: Again, remember to check here for regularly updated calendar and news of coming events.