Paula & Stanley Epstein in honour of their grandsons Ruben Epstein and Ezra Epstein-Shapiro on their upcoming B'nai Mitzvah celebrations and in memory of Stanley's father Maxwell Epstein on his 35th Yahrzeit
and by:
The Glazer family in loving memory of J.J. Glazer on his fifth yahrzeit
WEEKDAY SERVICES (May 21-26) IP & Z- Sunday Morning at 8:30AM IP & Z- Mon-Fri Mornings at 7:30AM breakfast to follow IP & Z-Sun to Thurs Evenings at 7:00PM (zoom will not count as part of the minyan)
Kindly consider sponsoring a morning breakfast, Shabbat Kiddush or Shabbat Seudah
We Welcome Guest Darshan Rabbi Jordan Bendat-Appell, a member of our community and Program Director of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality will be offering words of Torah on this Shabbat
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Please take note:
To those attending the minyan (morning or evening), please email one of the email addresses below, in advance, to receive an access codefor the main doorKantech keypad. We are asking that this code ONLY be shared with those attending minyan. The code will be valid for 30 minutesprior to the service commencing faye@bethdavid.com mrubin@bethdavid.com ian@bethdavid.com
✡ מזל טוב ✡ Mazal Tov to Ruben Epstein and his family celebrating becoming Bar Mitzvah on Sunday May 21st
✡ מזל טוב ✡ Mazal Tov to Tal Ashkenazy and his family celebrating becoming Bar Mitzvah on Monday May 22nd
✡ מזל טוב ✡ Mazal Tov to the Rosen and deCruz families on the upcoming marriage of their children Michael Rosen and Megan deCruz on Thursday May 25th ✡ מזל טוב ✡ Mazal Tov to Sandi & Bernard Cohen on the naming of their granddaughter on Thursday May 25th
Parashat Bamidbar
May 20, 2023 29 Iyar 5783
Shabbat Mevarchim Rosh Hodesh Sivan begins the evening of Saturday May 20th and ends the evening of Sunday May 21st
Parashat Bamidbar is rich with lessons about community and the importance of unity among the Jewish people. It begins with a detailed census of the Israelites, where each tribe is counted, and their specific roles and responsibilities within the community are outlined. This emphasis on organization and structure highlights the significance of community in Jewish life.
One of the key lessons we can derive from this portion is the idea that every individual has a unique role within the community. Each tribe is assigned specific duties related to the tabernacle, such as carrying and guarding its components during travel. This teaches us that each person has their own talents, strengths and contributions that are essential to the overall functioning and success of the community. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and valuing the diversity of skills and perspectves within a community.
Bamidbar also highlights the challenges that can arise within a community. Throughout the narrative, we witness instances of dissension, complaints, and rebellions. These incidents serve as cautionary tales, reminding us of the destructive nature of divisiveness and the negative impact it can have on a community.
We must look at our own lives and our own talents and strengths and find ways to utilize them for the betterment of our community. On our own Beth David logo, it says Participate, Learn and Grow. If you have found yourself lately feeling as if you haven't participated in a meaningful way lately, approach us and let's find something for you to do. We need everyone to feel as if they are contributing rather than being a spectator. Perhaps, dedicate one morning a week and have breakfast at Beth David for example. I find that the breakfast and shmoozing after the morning minyan is a great way to meet regulars and learn something every day as well as fulfilling a mitzvah.
As well Bamidbar reminds us to be mindful or our words and actions within the community and to strive for unity, empathy and cooperation. We are encouraged to support one another, to resolve conflicts peacefully, and to work together towards common goals.
Ultimately, we learn from Bamidbar that a strong vibrant community is one which individuals recognize their roles within, fostering a spiritual connection for all its members.
Shabbat Shalom,
Marshall Loomer
We remember with reverence and love those for whom Yahrzeit will be observed this week.
Deenie Abella Evelyn Abraham Libby Agulnik Samuel Akirov Evelyn Appell Sam Ash Joel Bainerman Rose Bardenstein Michael Barrison Rhodie Benaroch Irvin Besserman Jennie Bienstock Harold Bornstein Maurice Moe Brinder Rita Capland Isaac Chapnick Donald Chodikoff Gordon Cohen Bertha Cozman Nathan Cutler Alex Devon Dorothy Fagot Samuel Feldman Benjamin Feldman Tzvi Eliezer Feuerwerker Moshe Feuerwerker Fraida Feuerwerker Chaya Rivka Feuerwerker Irwin Franklin Earle Freeman Mindia Ganz Freda Ganz Nandor Ganz Mary Garalick Bertha Garson Annie Gelepsy
Frank Gertler Rochelle Ginsberg A.B. Al "Sonny" Gladman J.J. Glazer Myrna Goldberg Bernice Goldmintz Dora Goldsman Manny Goldstein Mary Goodman Elaine Griver Dennis Griver Samuel Grossman Eliezer Gruneir Charles Gruneir Ann Guzman Benjamin Adam Hayward Ruth Held Louis Hoffman Reta Isenberg Sydney Jacobson Leah Karstadt Samuel Katz Joseph Peter Kirshenblatt Louis Kitchener Abraham Klein Joseph Kleinmintz Murray Kornbloom Bessie Kravitz Adam David Kruger Melvin Kruger Eliezer Lazar Binyamin Lazar Perel Lazar Leib Lazar Marion Levin Nellie Lichter William Lightstone Lawrie Lipton Regina Litwin Cyril Loomer Zoltan Marek
Ann Mayers Reva Mintz Arthur Morris Zelda Bella Noble Aryeh Ofseyer Ben Pollock Doris Risman Esther Rose Lillian Rose Esther Rosenberg Ruth Rosenstein Louis Rotman Philip Saunders Sylvia Shandler Paul Edward Sharrett Betty Sherr Monty Shulman Beatrice Shute Samuel Siegel Harry Solomon Benjamin Solomon Abraham Soren Lee Spagat Avraham Sussman Samuel Swartz Dvora Szmeiser Shaindle Teicher Arnold Norman Tucker Saul Wellman Freda Wosnick Benyamin Yerushalmi Benjamin Yuffy Albert Yutman Gordon Zaretsky William Zinman Sylvia Zolt
WEEKLY SPONSORSHIPS MAY 21 - MAY 25
The Sunday May 21 breakfast is sponsored by Lana Rayman & Eric Epstein in honour of their son Ruben becoming Bar Mitzvah
The Sunday May 21 afternoon minyan is sponsored by Karen Bernstein & Ian Hendry and Bill & Jodi Bernstein and Families in loving memory of their grandfather Saul Wellman
The Monday May 22 breakfast is sponsored by Gad Ashkenazy & Orit Orlovsky in honour of their son Tal becoming Bar Mitzvah
The Wednesday May 24 morning minyan is sponsored by Barry & Lisa Levine in memory of Barry's grandfather Benjamin Yuffy
The Thursday May 25 breakfast is sponsored by:
Sandi & Bernard Cohen in honour of the baby naming of their granddaughter
and
by Joanne & Steve Rosen and Carla Malinoff & Russell deCruz in honour of their children Michael and Megan's upcoming marriage
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITES Clickonline here or contact Faye at 437-770-2302
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CONTACT THE SHUL For emergencies please call the office at 416-633-5500 and listen to the instructions.
Philip S. Scheim Rabbi Emeritus rabbi@bethdavid.com
Marshall Loomer Cantor cantor@bethdavid.com
Michael Rubin Director of Engagement, Education & Ritual mrubin@bethdavid.com
Ian Borer, Executive Director 416-633-5500 ext. 22 ian@bethdavid.com
Rebecca Joffe, Program and Communications Manager 647-632-9156 rebecca@bethdavid.com
Adina Krupnik, Youth and Family Engagement Coordinator 647-278-4259 adina@bethdavid.com
Helene Jacobs, Administrator 437-770-2756 helene@bethdavid.com
