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Shabbot Ki Tisa/Parah

19 - 26 Adar 5770 / March 5 - 12, 2010

KIDDUSH:

The March 6 Kiddush is sponsored by Congregation Beth Tefilah.

Shul Programs

Parsha Class - Every Wednesday:

Rabbi Lazer teaches a Parsha Class at Congregation Beth Tefilah every Wednesday at 7:30pm.

Talmud Class - March 7 Cancelled.:

Rabbi Lazer teaches Talmud every Sunday morning after services at approximately 9:45 a.m. Current study is Baba Metzia, Chapter 6 “ Hasocher Es Haumnin.”

JLI Semester:

The Spring Semester Course is Beyond Never Again - How the Holocast Speaks to Us Today, will be offered at Beth Tefilah on six consecutive Tuesdays and commences April 29, 2010. Please register for the course by going to www.bethtefilah.org and click on the link for the Jewish Learning Institute. The fee for this semester is $89.00.

Our Lives

Yahrzeits:

• Nathan Schiff for his mother, Beatrice Schiff, 21 Adar, (Sat./Sun.)
• Jack Classic for his brother, Harold Classic, 22 Adar, (Sun./Mon.)
• Nachum Margaliot for his mother, 22 Adar, (Sun./Mon.)
• Marvin Shore for his mother, Chava bat Motel, 23 Adar, (Mon./Tues.)
• Jacob Peretz for his father, Shmuel Peretz, 25 Adar, (Wed./Thur.)
• Jay Edell for his father, Sol Edell, 26 Adar , (Thur./Fri.)

March 13 Kiddush:

The last Kiddush before Pesach will take place on Shabbat March 13. This Kiddush will be sponsored in memory of Mr. Maurice Kirshin, a long standing member of the Shull and an honorary member of the board, who passed away on Saturday night, February 21, Adar 7. Maurice was dearly loved and fondly remembered by many. The sponsorship for this memorial Kiddush has been left open for all who want to participate. If you would like to participate in the sponsorship please contact the Shull office.

It would be wonderful to use this opportunity to share our best memories of Mr. Kirshin, to celebrate his life and to honor his commitment to Beth Tefilah. Bring along your memories and stories and share them with one and all.

Shul News

Minyan:

To make a commitment or confirm a Minyan, please contact Rabbi Lazer.

Yahrzeit Minyan Email List

We have a new email list for anyone who is organizing a yahrzeit minyan.
You can sign up here. Please note that only subscribers will be able to send email to this list.

Kiddushim:

Why not consider sponsoring a Kiddush? Do it yourself or with others. Birthdays, anniversaries, Yahrtzeits and other occasions are great reasons. Helping with set up is greatly appreciated and needed.

If you would like to volunteer on a periodic basis to help out with kiddush preparation or you would like to sponsor a Kiddush call Congregation Beth Tefilah at 519-433-7081.

Monthly Bulletin:

The deadline for announcements to go into the April Bulletin is 10:00 am on Thursday March 25, 2010. If you miss the deadline but would like an announcement to be made verbally on Shabbat, please ensure that the text of your announcement is received by the executive by Friday. If using email, requests should be sent to: announcements@bethtefilah.org

Tree of Life:

The Tree of Life is an excellent way to commemorate life events, to honour a friend or loved one, or to mark any other significant occasion. Leaves cost $180 and stones are $1,500.

Library:

Members are invited to browse through our library. The library is available whenever the shul is open, for in-house reading. Book loans are not available at this time.

Peanut Allergies and other sensitivities:

Please be advised that the food served in the synagogue cannot be guaranteed to be peanut free. It is our policy though, not to allow any peanut products in this building.

Congregation Beth Tefilah tries to provide an environment in which all can attend in comfort, therefore we request that our attendees refrain from using strong perfumes and scents.

Other:

The key for the Or Shalom Cemetery is available at Fleetwood Bowling Alley, 720 Proudfoot, just off Oxford Street West.

Office Hours:

For the week of March 8 - 12, 2010:

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Community News

Women’s Rosh Chodesh Program:

The next meeting will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2010 at 7:30pm at the home of Devorah Leah Brown, 96 Doon Drive.

HEBREW HIGH AT THE JCC

Combined Hebrew High takes place 2 times in 2010. Stay tuned for two more sessions on March 4th and March 11th 2010. BONUS a FREE trip to Flagswipe indoor paintball ($70 value). For those who attend all 4 sessions: FREE - For those who attend 3 sessions: we will cover only 1/2 of the trip. - For those who attend less then 3 sessions will not be eligible for this trip.

JNF HIGH HOLIDAY YIZKOR CAMPAIGN 5770:

The Yiskor service is an occasion to remember lost loved ones and the meaning they brought to our lives as well as to encouraged us to give tzedakah or charity in memory of a loved one. This help directly impacts the lives of the children of Sderot and provides them with the chance to simply be kids. The JNF is embarking on a massive project; build the largest indoor and secure playground in Israel. We can’t stop the rocket attacks, but we can give these children an opportunity to escape the anxiety and fear that they are forced to live with. The proceeds of this year’s Yizkor Campaign are for this project. Shana Tova u’Metukah. May the coming year be filled with good health and peace. To donate: JEWISH NATIONAL FUND 536 Huron Street, London, N5Y 4J5, phone: 519-432-2139, fax: 519-432-2122 or email:

Jewish London:

Do you want to know what is going on in the London Jewish community? You can by subscribing to the community's weekly e-mail ( click here ) or by visiting JewishLondon.ca. You can also call (519)673-3310 to be added to the mailing list for the London Jewish Community News - the community newspaper that speaks to Jewish London.

This Month's Sponsor

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You can sponsor our monthly bulletin, in honour of a birthday, anniversary, yahrzeit, or any other occasion. Contact the office for further details.