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~ Senior rabbi Howard Morrison ~ Cantor david Guber ~ rabbi LesLie Lipson ~ ritual DireCtor rabbi david GrundLand ~~ exeCutive DireCtor CandaCe voGeL ~ PreSiDent MaLCoLM weinstein ~ Ba’al Koreh sHLoMo wanounou ~

~ The Congregational Kiddush will be held in the Fischtein Hall following services and is sponsored by ~

WEEKLY SHABBAT BULLETINFOR THE WEEK OF FEB 22-28

Friday Candle Lighting: 5:37 pmShabbat Day: February 22, 2020 | 27 Shevat 5780

Weekly Services: Feb 23-28Please note the time changes for Rosh Chodesh Adar

Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda Synagogue

A World of Jewish Experience

~ We extend our CondolenCes to ~ • Frances Griesman, Tracey Abrahami and families on the loss of their

husband and father, Stanley Griesman l”z• Adeline Steinbaum and family on the loss of her brother, Henry Fagan l”z

ShacharitSunday 8:00 amMonday 7:15 & 8:15 amTuesday-Wednesday: 7:00 & 8:15 amThursday-Friday 7:15 & 8:15 am

Mincha/MaarivSunday-Friday 5:50 pm

Joel Greenstein in commemoration of the Yahrzeit of his mother, Jean Greenstein l”z

~ seudah shlisheet is sponsored by ~Sheldon & Ethel Serota in commemoration of the third Yahrzeit of

Alexandra Serota l”z

~ tHe HasHkaMa Minyan is sponsored ~In loving memory of our dear father, Sam Richmond l”z, on your 13th Yahrzeit. Cherished in our hearts forever. From your children, grandchildren, and great-

grandchildren.

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS

BEBY Boomers Trivia NightSaturday, February 22 8 pm. SOLD OUT!

Threat Awareness Trainingwith UJA Federation’s Director of Security, Ryan Clow

Sunday, Feburary 23 at 1pmALL MEMBERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND

Club Sameach Conversation CafeRosalie Shadlyn’s series“Solitude vs Loneliness”

Tuesday, February 18 1:30 pm. $5.

BEBY Next-Gen: Jewish and Israel Rights Activist Rudy RochmanLecture on Jewish Advocacy. Partnered with

Jews Against Antisemitism Canada. Tuesday, February 25 VIP Meet and Greet at 7:15 pm, Event 8 pm. $15, $10 for students.

Register online. Sponsorships available.

ShinShinim Movie NightWednesday, February 26 7:30 pm.

OUT OF THE COLD 2020FINAL PROGRAM THIS MONDAY

Please bring the clothing donations in clear plastic bags and drop them off with our security personnel. If you’d like to volunteer, please send an email to bebyoutofthecold@gmail.com. For financial donations, please contact the shul office at 416-633-3838.

SHABBAT TIMES AND SERVICESFriday Mincha/Maariv: 5:40 pm - ChapelHashkama Minyan: 7:30 am - ChapelMain Service: 8:45 am - SanctuaryGan Shabbat Nursery: 10:00 am - BEBY Babies RoomMini Minyan (Jr Cong): 10:00 am - Inwentash CentreTish and Torah: 10:00 am - BoardroomStudy Group: 4:55 pm - BoardroomShabbat Mincha: 5:30 pm - ChapelSeudah Shlisheet: 5:50 pm - Tessler LoungeHavdalah/Shabbat Ends: 6:39 pm

Sefer Haftarah Dedications Parshat MISHPATIM

Available for dedication

MISHPATIM | SHABBAT MEVARCHIMPARSHAT SHEKALIM

Hertz Chumash Parsha: 306-322Maftir: 352-353Haftarah: 992-995

Etz Hayim Parsha: 456-480 Maftir: 523-524Haftarah: 1277-1279

Parshat SHEKALIMMinyan Dinner Group honouring Allan Snow

and Jerry Colomby

FYI: Please be aware that in the event of a medical emergency, our Security Personnel are CPR trained. If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to seek out their services.

SUNDAY • Aleph Beit Chadash School at Beth Emeth: 9:30-11:30 am• Library: Drop in to borrow books from 9:30 am-12:30 pm• Hebrew Circles Conversational Hebrew classes: 10:00 am.

Contact Yam Shmueli at yamerez@gmail.com or 647-573-1480 for info.

• Hebrew Reading Classes: Led by Michael Kinrys, Reading Level 2 - For those who can slowly read Hebrew but want to practice saying and singing Shabbat prayers. BEGINS MARCH 8. Register with office.

• The Kadima Centre: Dancing at the Prosserman JCC (4588 Bathursy St, Room 107 and 211/211A. Meet at JCC at 2 pm Contact Program Director, Margie Arosh at 416-841-7585 for more information. $2.

• Tanach Study Group: THIS SUNDAY February 23 at 7:30 pm RSVP to Avrom at agossack@rogers.com for the location Topic will be Exodus, Ch. 21, v. 26

MONDAY• Chesed Knitters/Crochet and Chat Group: 10 am | Library:

We welcome knitters, chatters and donors! Coffee too!• Mah Jongg: 12:30 - 3:30 pm: All welcome. $4.

Refreshments served.• Rabbi’s Study Class: 7:15 - Boardroom 7:15 - Boardroom

“The Best From The Vault” - What did Rabbi Morrison study at progressive yeshivas last year? This week’s topic: “Thinking about change – a parable from the Talmud.”

TUESDAY• Sisterhood Study Group: 10 - 11:30 am | Fischtein Hall• FURTHER NOTICE• Conversation Cafe: 1:30 pm | Tessler Lounge:

Rosalie Shadlyn’s series “Solitude vs Loneliness”. $5 WEDNESDAY

• Mah Jongg: 12:30 - 3:30 pm: All welcome. $4. Refreshments served.

• Beit Midrash - Adult Education Classes: 10 am - Kosher Kops: The Jewish Ethics of Police Work. Feb 5-25 Call 416.783.6960 or visit torontotorah.com/police to register

• Israeli Folk Dancing with Shoshana Frank: Sponsored by Sisterhood: Beginners 6:30 pm. Intermediate/Advanced 7:30 pm. $10 per class. Call Shoshana Frank at 905.889.9419 for info.

• Hebrew Circles Conversational Hebrew classes: 6:30 pm. Contact Yam Shmueli at yamerez@gmail.com or 647-573-1480 for info.

THURSDAY• Thursday Creative Drop-In: 1:30 - 3:30pm:

For All Ages - Want to meet with others who share your love of being creative? Join us for our BEBY & Pomegranate Creative Drop. Info: programming@pomegranateguild.ca

• Baby Steps: A Mom and Baby Art and Craft Adventure: 11 am - 1 pm: For Newborns to 1 year. 7 weeks, Jan 16 - Feb 28

• Frumba - Women’s Cardio Dance Fitness: 7:30pm: POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

WEEKLY PROGRAMS UPCOMING EVENTS

Purim Shpiel: Megillah Mia!Dance and sing along to the tunes of ABBA as the BEBY Players take you back to Persia in a new, original Purim ShpielSunday, March 8 12 pm AND Monday, March 9 after the Megillah Reading. General Admission: $5, Reserved Seats: $10.Purchase online, at the office or at the door.

Growing Up Jewish In JamaicaLecture by Willy Lindo about the Jews of Jamaica. Sunday, March 15 10 am. $5. Register online.

Reel and SpielWednesday, March 18 7 pm. $5

How to “Reconnect the Disconnect” in Your Parent-Child RelationshipsA Specialized Wellness Workshop for Parents with Terri Klein (Author, Speaker, Coach). Wednesday March 25 7:30 pm. $5. Register online.

Club Sameach Schedule (Tuesdays)March 3 – Movie with Rabbi Lipson. 1:30 pm. $5.

March 10 – Lecture/Talk TBA. 1:30 pm. $5.March 17 – “Come to the Cabaret”

Lunch with Music and Dance. 12 pm. $12.March 24 – Rosalie Shadlyn’s series

“Enhance Your Relationships”. 1:30 pm. $5.

Shabbat Across North America Traditional Shabbat Dinner

and welcoming Beth Emeth’s new Executive Director, Candace Vogel

Friday, February 28

Services 5:55 pm | Dinner 7:00 pm Members: $36 Adults, $20 Children

Non-Members: $40 Adults, $24 Children

Deadline to register: THIS Monday, February 24

Register at beby.org or call the office

PLEASE NOTE: THE UPCOMING MINYAN DINNER IS CANCELLED

When attending services, please be considerate of those who are sensitive to fragrances and other products by refraining from the use of all scented products including perfumes, fabric softeners, etc. HALACHA (JEWISH LAW) prohibits the use of all electronics on Shabbat and Yom Tov other than pikuach nefesh. Thank you for preserving the sanctity of Shabbat.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND NEWS

& YOUTH TO YOUNG FAMILIESNEWS AND INFORMATION

SHABBAT PROGRAMMING Sam Kotzer Shabbat & Festival Gan Program

10 am - end of Services | BEBY Babies Room (lower level). Weekly for kids SK and younger. Tefilot, songs, games, and healthy snacks. Mini Minyan (Jr. Congregation) 10 am - End of Services. Inwentash

Centre. Weekly for Grades 1+. Tefilot, snack, and fun!

Rosen Judaica Gift Shop: Wednesdays - 10am-12:30 pm Call Sonia Hendler at 416 633.3838 x224 for after-hours appointments. Going to Israel Soon?Bring hats for soldiers made by our Chesed Knitters! Please contact the office for more information.Haftarah Readers Wanted: Haftarah reading is open to qualified men and women of our shul. Please contact ritual@beby.orgHosts Needed• For our ShinShinim from February-June.

email dale.gold@gmail.com• Israeli Heroes for Beit Halochem. Call 905-695-0611

or beithalochem.ca

David AnismanHelen Anklewicz

Esther BabbMartha BakerMiriam Marta

BaschLeslie Beliak

Bernard BendixJoe Betel

Leslie BielakPerry Birnbaum

Harry BlayLawrence Brinder

Abraham Bursztejn

Jerry CohenSamuel DaleYossi DiamantHarry DikerRita Easton

Regina EisensteinEvelyn EnglishElmer Farkas

Ida FieldsSusan Fogle

Samuel Fruchtman

Ida GarfinNathan GarnickRegina GasnerCharles Gidon

Eva GidonBernard Goldberg

Daniel Goldenberg

Israel GoldsteinAnna GoodmanAmos GraniteDora Green

Jean GreensteinDavid Gula

Sheila HaimesRose HartmanLola Helfing

Rebecca HoffmanMurray Hutner

Meyer JacobsonWilfred JoelMax KarasikSamuel KatzPhyllis King

Sally KlingbaumNathan Korman

Yacov Yitzrach Krausman

Pauline KrystalNissam Laiwint

Abraham LamaszMolly LampertKeith Landy

Symie LeibovitzPearl LeiderRoy Levin

Minnie MachtingerCharlotte

MandlsohnRachel Margel

Rea MarksBen Marks

Elaine MenakerIrwin Miller

Mina MoryousesMaria Pinchenko

Irving PriemerZeana Rauch

Abraham ReicherSamuel Resnick

Charles RobinsonPercy Rosen

Drazel RosenbergDora RosenbergNorman RubinoffDeanie RumackStanley Sable

Thelma SchwartzAlexander SerotaBernie ShankmanEmma Shapiro

Alice ShatzMiriam Shievitz

Jack ShinerLipa Shukhman

Molly StarrSedell SzigettiEsther Tennen

Juda (Joe) VefferRuth Zelda Wagner

Cindy WaisglassMasha Weintraub

Margit WeiszHarvey ZamlerBarry Zysman

We hold in our hearts the memory of our community’s loved ones whose Yahrzeits are being observed this week from Feb 22-28

Please notify the office for any errors or omissions

ONLINE REGISTRATION for all programs under“Upcoming Next-Gen/Youth to Young Family Programs” at beby.org

Please contact Rabbi David Grundland at rabbidavid@beby.org

- The rabbis considered sensual and material impulses to be “very good”.- The Jewish view of consumption begins believing that the earth belongs to Hashem- It is why we recite a blessing before partaking of any food- Judaism ensures the proper balance between enjoying and exploiting the world- The biblical imperative requires finding a balance between transformation and preservation- The transformative process of work consumes human and material resources while “keeping” preserves resources

Hilda Swirsky, RN, BScN, MEd, Chair, hswirsky@hotmail.com

GREENING COMMITTEE TIPSDr. Eliezar Diamond shares Jewish Perspectives on Limiting

Consumption:

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MUSICAL: CHICAGOMONDAY, MAY 11

MEMBERS: $130 NON MEMBERS: $145

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MUSICAL: GYPSYTUESDAY, AUGUST 25

MEMBERS: $120 NON MEMBERS: $135

First come, first served. 2pm matinée includes seats, transportation. Bus departs from synagogue at 9am sharp.

No refunds or exchanges.

YIZKOR BOOKTo honour your loved ones in our annual Yizkor Book,

please call Freda at 416-633-3838 x233.

Inflatables Carnival Games Disco Dancing

FoodFun gamesAnd more!

March 7: Family Shabbat. Chapel. 10 amMarch 14: Teen Shabbat. Chapel. 10 am

March 21: Mindfulness Minyan. Chapel. 10 am

The BEBY Disco Purim Party!

Sunday March 8 at 1:00 pm$8pp/$26 family of 4. $10 at the door

Register online!

MORE UPCOMING EVENTSPassover Workshop with Rabbi Morrison

Sunday, March 29 9-10:30 am.

Books and BagelsMordechai Ben-Dat reviewing “Spies of No Country:

Secret Lives at the Birth of Israel” Sunday, March 29. 10 am. $5. Register online.

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MISHPATIM by Rav Yitz

The Law Come To Get You If You Don’t Walk Right (Robert Hunter & Jerry Garcia - “Tennessee Jed”)

My sister, brother in law and niece spent Family Day Weekend with us. Because they live in New York, their visit was a result of

the President’s Day weekend. My brother in law is an attorney who used to work for the Justice Department office in New York, also known as SDNY (Southern District of New York). He was one of the hundreds of former Justice Department lawyers who signed a petition protesting the Attorney General’s recent behavior. While watching a news story about the U.S. Attorney General, my brother in law explained that the most important rule in the Justice Department, the fundamental code of conduct is to keep “politics” at arm’s length. Politics doesn’t determine whether to prosecute or not; facts do. Politics doesn’t determine whether to indict or not; facts do. Politics doesn’t determine whether to sentence or not; facts do. Politics doesn’t determine whether to commute a sentence or not; facts do. He explained that the idea of keeping “Politics” out of the Justice department was Justice Department training 101, so to speak, I asked if Politics ever entered into their decision making at the Justice Department. His answer stunned me. He explained that when he was at the Justice Department over twenty years ago; he was trained to view “Politics” that turned facts into something very different. Sometimes Politics would turn facts upside down, or into a lie, or something very subjective. For my brother in law, the law must be objective for the system to have integrity. The image of Justice wearing a blindfold and the scales set as equal must be the guiding principle of a society based upon law.

This week’s Parsha is Mishpatim. Moshe is still at Har Sinai. However, the revelation that occurred with the giving of the Aseret Dibrot (Ten Commandments) is long gone. Instead, God has now started giving Moshe numerous laws that affect the day to day issues raised by human interaction. There is no shofar blowing, there is no anticipation of meeting God at the mountain. Rather there is only God telling Moshe how to decide various legal matters including the damages to be paid if my ox gores your ox; two men are fighting near a pregnant woman and she

gets hurt, and how to treat to a Jewish servant, observing festivals, the issues of liability for those who are asked to safeguard another’s property as well as manslaughter, to name just a few of the fifty-three commandments (according to the Sefer HaChinuch). Moshe tells these laws to Bnai Yisroel and they respond with the words Naaseh v’Nishmah – we will do and learn. The Parsha concludes with glowing fire upon the Mountain that Moshe ascends once again.

Amid the more than fifty Mitzvot and within the midst civil law appears a commandment that seems more like a warning than a commandment. Midvar Sheker Tirchak V’Naki V”Tzadik Al Taharog–Distance yourself from a false word; (Ex. 23:7).Usually, a commandment uses language such as “do” or “don’t”. In fact, the commandments that immediately appear before and after utilizing the commandment language of “do” or “don’t”. This is the only commandment that tells us to Tirchak – distance ourselves and as a result creates inherent subjectivity. One person’s distancing from falsehood might not necessarily be another person’s distancing from falsehood. So why the relativism as compared to the absolutism of the all these other commandments? Perhaps the ability to discern falsehood carries with it a degree of subjectivity. Perhaps the Torah and later the sages understand that falsehoods are relative, relative to severity, relative to intent and even relative to harm. In Breishit Rabbah, the Talmudic Sages commentary upon the Torah, we learn: “When the Holy One Blessed be He was about to create mankind, the ministering angels divided into two parties. Mercy said: ‘Create him!’ Truth said: ‘Do not create him since he is all falsehood’ “. However the same Talmudic Sages teach in the Masechet Chullin (the Talmudic Tractate that deals with all the laws of Kosher ritual slaughter) HitRacheik Min HaKiOr U’Min HaDomah Lo V’Min HaDomah L’Doma – Keep far (distance yourself) from ugly dealings and that which smells of them, or even remotely resembles them (Chullin 44b). One statement acknowledges that a world only built upon absolute truth might very well be

a harsh world that is not particularly forgiving. The other statement, like the Torah’s warning, reminds us that if we spend too much time near falsehood, then the world might become corrupt and no one would trust systems and institutions. We need to have enough judgment to determine when we are too close to “falsehood” that it leads to mistrust.

Politics doesn’t just occur at the Federal, Provincial or local level. Politics occurs in synagogues and politics occurs wherever there are groups of people including schools. Aristotle, the ancient Greek philosopher was right, man is a political animal. As a result, politics causes us to have ugly dealings and often times leaves a bad smell or aftertaste. As long as it remains untainted by politics, the Law can actually cleanse. At its best, the Law should be objective and the carrying out of the law, understanding of the law is also an exercise in objectivity and cleansing. Maybe that is why Judaism is grounded in the law, as it fundamentally wants to cleanse the soul of the mundane activities that occur because mankind is a political animal.

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