Please note that construction in the area continues to create road closures, when coming North, on Bathurst Street. York Downs and Almore remain closed West off of Bathurst, and onto Yeomans. We encourage those driving to use either Danby or Bainbridge to access Yeomans.
Happening This Morning
Sunday September 29th NEW TIME - 8:00am just before morning service. Get ready for the High Holy Days with a brief Selihot service. Repentant breakfast following.
Greeters and Ushers still needed for the High Holy Days. If you can spare an hour or two, please email Ian Borer at ian@bethdavid.com
Membership Renewal
LAST CALL TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
The DEADLINE to renew your membership in time to receive tickets for Rosh Hashanah is Tuesday, October 1 at NOON. The DEADLINE to pick up tickets at the office is Tuesday, October 1 at 5 PM. Tickets will be available for pick-up at the door during High Holy Day services.
!Participate in Our High Holy Day Services! The following opportunities are available: Read Torah • Open the Ark • Carry the Torah Hagbah or Gelilah • Take an Aliyah Contact Faye 437-770-2302
Teen and Adult Volunteers Needed!
As we continue to plan both meaningful and engaging programming for our community, volunteers are needed. Please consider lending a hand in your spare time. If you are a teen, email rebecca@bethdavid.com to volunteer duirng High Holy Days click here to sign up
Beth David Book Club (on Zoom)
Monday September 30th, 2024 Memento Park by Mark Sarvas Moderated by Brenda Cooper-Geffen Click HERE to register, and for additional information, dates and book titles All meetings will be at 7:30pm, on zoom
UJA October 7 Commemoration
October 7th, 2023 changed everything for the Jewish people—in Israel, and here at home. We invite you to join us for an important memorial, one year later. Our entire Toronto Jewish community will come together to honour and remember the victims of the October 7th attacks: all of those who were murdered, kidnapped, and whose lives were shattered. For security purposes, event organizers are asking all attendees to register. You can register by clicking here: www.jewishtoronto.com/ events/october-7-marking-one-year
Would it surprise you that over 40% of Fortune 500 companies employ mindfulness practices to help employees train their minds to improve concentration on their tasks. Many consider it a workout to build focus muscles, so particularly helpful to those of us who have wandering minds, even at shul. At Beth David we have recently welcomed Rabbi Jordan Bendat-Appell as part of our tremendous clergy team and he is considered an international leader in Jewish mindfulness and spiritual practice. A native Chicagoan, Jordan was ordained as a Rabbi in 2008, and in 2014 he was awarded the Covenant Foundation Pomegranate Prize that recognized his promise and impact as an emerging young Jewish educator. In addition to his work with us now, he is a Senior Faculty Fellow at the Institute for Jewish Spirituality. Join him at 9:00a.m. on Rosh Hashanah on Thursday October 3rd for a meditation service in the Chapel as we prepare to focus our thoughts on the services.
As part of the Simcha Torah Project which Beth David is participating in, we shall be receiving a new me’il (Torah cover), designed to mark the first yahrzeit of October 7th. This me’il will be identical to the ones which will be created for 1600 synagogues around the world. This beautifully designed me’il will proclaim that this Torah is dedicated to the memory of the 1200 souls and the many soldiers and hostages who have since died, Al Kiddush Hashem.
It’s been said that “through learning, we gain the tools to build a better world, highlighting the true importance of education in every aspect of life,” and if you’ve been in Beth David during the week, you will see and hear a hive of activity. Our partners MJDS are in growth mode. With Government grants and other monies, MJDS have already modified some classrooms in the school to accommodate more children. Together with Beth David space that is minimally used during the week, elementary and middle school children are optimizing on the space we have. Working together, and with our member Jake Jesin as Chair of the Board/President of MJDS, we are excited to create these synergies.
We hope that you’ve recognized the volume of high-quality programming that has and is being carried out at Beth David. These programs are aligned to meet the current needs of our membership, but also to start to focus on how we shape the future of our community. There is unquestionably untapped potential throughout our membership who share our values and our vision for a thriving community. Please consider lending us a hand. Click here to sign up .
Ritual
Click here to Buy your Lulav and Etrog 2024 Orders must be purchaced with payment by Tuesday October 15th, at noon.
Tea in the Sukkah 2024 Tuesday October 22nd 2:00pm Tea at 2pm in the Beth David Sukkah BDW members: free Non -Members: $15, payable at the door pay your membership or join to avoid having to pay for this and upcoming programs
TIKKUN OLAM
Beth David Women's October collection is: feminine hygiene products, toques, scarves and granola bars Drop-off: 116 Hetherington Cres, Thornhill & 25 Verwood Ave, Toronto
Upcoming Teen Programs 2024 - 2025
Register now for the Inter-Shul Teen Limo Hop October 22 at 6:15pm
Save the following dates for additional upcoming Inter-Shul Teen Events for grades 8-12
Teen Bubble Tuesday November 19, 2024
Family and Teen Skate Saturday January 18, 2025
Top Chef Wednesday February 26, 2025
Teen Zikaron B'Salon Tuesday April 22, 2025
Club Chaverut
Jack Steinberg and the York Jazz Ensemble Sunday October 27th, 1:30pm - 3:00pm Come and sing, dance and have a great time being entertained by this great band. please RSVP by October 22nd to Rose Haspel Click here for more information
Beth David Judaica Shop
To view additional items from the gift shop please clickhere Contact Dorothy at: bethdavidjudaicashop@gmail.com Payment by cash, cheque or e-transfer. No HST as we are a registered charitable organization.
Information Regarding Minyanim This Week and High Holy Day Services and Programs
SERVICES: Sunday September 29th Morning services - 8:30am Evening services - 7:00pm Monday September 30th and Tuesday October 1st Morning Services - 7:30am Evening services - 7:00pm Wednesday October 2nd Morning Service - 7:30pm Erev Rosh Hashana - Minha, Ma'ariv - 6:00pm Thursday October 3rd Traditional Service - 9:00am - 12:30pm Meditation - 9:00am - 9:30am **Children's Programming (all ages) - 9:00am - 12:30pm** Havurah Service - 9:00am - 12:30pm Family Service - 10:45am - 12:00pm Evening Services - Minha, Ma'ariv - 6:45pm Friday October 4th Learning Session - 9:00am - 9:30am B'Kol Echad Service - 9:00am - 12:30pm **Children's Programming (all ages) - 9:00am - 12:30pm** Family Service - 10:45am - 12:00pm Minha/Ma'ariv - 6:45pm Saturday October 5th Morning Service 9:00am Weekly Minha Seudah Shlisheet, Ma'ariv - Havdallah - 6:00pm
If you are using the keypad for entry, or need the code for entry to the shul (please email faye@bethdavid.com) and ensure that you enter alone and that the door closes securely behind you. When leaving the shul at any time, please make sure that the door closes and locks securely behind you.
🚫 Beth David is a SCENT-FREE space 📵 Cell phone use is prohibited on Shabbat
Past Programme Recordings on Beth David's YouTube Channel
Our YouTube Channel is updated as programs occur. CLICK HERE to access our channel
Sponsorship Opportunities Click here or contact Faye at 437-770-2302
Dedicate a Weekday Sim Shalom Prayer Book $90 Shabbat morning Kiddush $450 | Seudah Shlisheet $350 | Weekday Breakfast $200 Saturday Evening Havdallah $36 | Weekday Morning Minyan $54 | Kabbalat Shabbat $100 Shabbat Shalom newsletter $100 | Events & Opportunities newsletter $100 Shabbat morning Livestream Service $100 | Clergy Classes $100 per session ------------------------------------------------------- Effective November 1, 2024, the price for breakfast will increase to $250, the price for Seudah Shlisheet will increase to $400, and the price for Shabbat morning kiddush will increase to $500.00
🗝HELP KEEP BETH DAVID SAFE🗝
If you see something suspicious, please say something immediately by notifying a member of our staff or guard when present. Do not leave doors open or allow unknown individuals to enter our facility. Thank you for doing your part to maintain our collective security.
To Contact the Shul: For emergencies please call the office at 416-633-5500 and listen to the instructions.
Ian Borer, Executive Director 416-633-5500 ext. 22 ian@bethdavid.com
Faye Major, Administrator 416-633-5500 ext. 0 faye@bethdavid.com 437-770-2302 Rebecca Joffe, Program and Communications Manager 647-632-9156 rebecca@bethdavid.com
