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SHABBAT BASHALACH

10 - 17 Shevat 5772 / February 3 - 10, 2011

Kiddush:

Linda and Tzvi Berman and Devorah Rochel Gordon will co-sponsor a seudat ho-dayah on February 4, 2012. Linda and Tzvi would like to show thanks and appreciation to Hashem that their daughter Bracha Nechama survived a terrorist attack in Israel in Nov. 2000. Devorah Rochel would like to express her thanks to Hashem and her happiness at officially becoming a member of the Jewish People.

Shul Programs

Parsha Class:

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

Talmud Class: Cancelled for February 5 and 26, 2012

Rabbi Lazer teaches Talmud every Sunday morning after services at approximately 9:45 a.m. Current study is Baba Metziah Chapter 4, Hazahav.

JLI Semester:

The Winter Semester Course, Jewish Business Ethics, Money Matters, is offered at Beth Tefilah on six consecutive Tuesdays and commenced January 24th, 2012, 7:30pm - 9:00pm. 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 $99.00

Teens in the Kitchen - February 4 - 18, 2012 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm:

A new reality cooking series starring you. Each event begins with a lively interactive Torah discussion followed by an exciting cooking/baking workshop. Admission $36.00 for the series includes all materials and supplies. Grades 7 - 10.

Communal Shabbat Dinner - Friday night February 10, 2012:

Services commence at 6:00pm followed by dinner at 7:00pm. Delicious Shabbat Dinner. Delightful friendship and comaraderie. Fun celebration and rapturous songs. Simultaneous program for children. Exciting interactive games for adults. Admission - Single $25.00, Couple $45.00. Children under 12 $20.00. Family Cap $65.00. Free for children 3 and under.

Chai Five - Pre Purim Fun -Monday February 13, 2012 - 4:00pm - 5:30pm:

Decorate beautiful Mishloach Manot baskets for the elderly. Watch the drama unfold - Chai Five Purim Play by Teen Theater. Learning amazing facts about Mishloach Manot. Fun filled "pack your Mishloach Manot" race. Enjoy the exciting delivery spin game. Members $5.00, Nonmembers $6.50, Ages 5 - 7 and 8 - 11.

Beth Tefilah Sisterhood Purim Basket Project:

Fulfill the Mitzvah of Mishloach Manot! Send a Basket to Family and Friends. $20 First Basket $10 Each Additional Basket LAST DAY TO ORDER: Tuesday, February 21st. Recipients get one Basket with names of donors attached. Tax Receipts will be issued for donations. To order, fill in the form attached to this email and forward it along with payment to Beth Tefilah Sisterhood, 1210 Adelaide St. N., London, ON N5Y 4T6. Cheques to be made out to Beth Tefilah Sisterhood

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Our Lives

Birthdays:

• Jacob Mazer, 15 Shevat
• Sora Rochel Gurkow, 16 Shevat

Yahrzeits:

• Ruth Antony for her aunt, Dora Besser, 11 Shevat, (Fri./Sat.)
• Stephen Antony for his great aunt, Dora Besser, 11 Shevat, (Fri./Sat.)
• Arthur Jutan for his father, Mordechai Jutan, 15 Shevat (Tues./Wed.)
• Louise Levine for her mother, Tilly Yashinsky 15 Shevat (Tues./Wed.)

Rabbi Lazer:

Rabbi Lazer will in Boston on a speaking engagement February 1 - 6, 2012.

Shul News

Important - Please take note:

The bulletin email list was created to notify you of upcoming programs, classes and services at Congregation Beth Tefilah. So far we have used this list mainly for our weekly bulletin.

We plan to start sending more emails fulfilling this list's other mandate, to notify you about specific upcoming programs: one several weeks before a given program and another one several days before the program.

As always, you can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the end of this email.

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 March 2012 Bulletin is 10:00 am on Thursday, February 24, 2012. 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 the Gas Station, across from the Or Shalom Cemetery at the corner of Proudfoot and Oxford Street.

Traffic Signal at Kipps Lane:

The traffic lights at Kipps Lane have been reprogrammed at our request. On Saturdays, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., every time the signal turns green for east-west movement (i.e. to cross Adelaide) it automatically provides an extended "walk" time as if you had pressed the "walk" button. You and your family may now cross Adelaide safely without the need to press the button. Thanks are due to the City of London Traffic Department.

Office Hours:

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Community News

Israeli Brunch:

Sunday, February 05, 2012 11:00am-1:00pm at the JCC.

Israel Lecture Series 2012:

Salomon Benzimra - Wednesday, February 08, 2012 7:30-9:00pm Derek Penslar - Monday, February 13, 2012 7:30-9:00pm Ezra Levant - Wednesday, February 22, 2012 7:30-9:00pm

Rosh Chodesh Program:

The next meeting, Rosh Chodesh Adar, The Spanish Inquisition, will be held, Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 7:30 at the home of Ora Stefanic, 724 Hedgerow Place.

Jewish Student Union:

Are you looking to help an unaffiliated Jew connect to their rich heritage in an inspiring way? Would you like to help a teenager keep shabbos for the first time ever? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, please help and donate to Midwest JSU [Jewish Student Union] at https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=P3R29ZTKDX8AN. To find out more about the incredible impact you can help make on a teenager's life visit www.jsu.org For further details about JSU and making donations, please contact rachelriaboy@gmail.com.

THE JEWISH NATIONAL FUND…it’s about Tu Bi’Shevat!!

1) SAVE THE DATE - Sunday February 12th from 3:30 to 5:30pm. Tu Bi’Shevat Bowling Party at Fleetway 40, Oxford & Proudfoot Lane. This is an event for the WHOLE family: bowling, planting, kosher snacks & fun!! Go on-line to reserve @ http://ontario.jnf.ca or email us at london@jnf.ca RSVP deadline: Feb 6th Can’t attend? Sponsor a family!!

2) TU BI’SHEVAT TELETHON - Please support our “Adopt an Acacia Tree” fundraiser when you receive a call from a local caller OR from our Jerusalem office. Tu Bi’Shevat marks the beginning of the planting season in Israel – JNF is well known for planting trees. This campaign is truly an environmental one – improving soil conditions for other plant species and providing food and shelter for desert animals and migratory birds. The Acacia tree needs very little water and that will permit the re-allocation of scarce water reserves.

SAY “YES - I’LL PLANT SOME TREES IN ISRAEL”

You can also call the JNF office at 519-432-2139 if you plan to be away or have never received a call from us before. Get ‘on the list’ – don’t miss out on being a part of this very important initiative for Israel.

Jewish Student Union:

Are you looking to help an unaffiliated Jew connect to their rich heritage in an inspiring way? Would you like to help a teenager keep shabbos for the first time ever? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, please help and donate to Midwest JSU [Jewish Student Union] at https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=P3R29ZTKDX8AN. To find out more about the incredible impact you can help make on a teenager's life visit www.jsu.org For further details about JSU and making donations, please contact rachelriaboy@gmail.com.

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.

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