Parshas Toldos November 13 - 20, 2015 THE WESTMOUNT WEEKLY Leil Shabbos- Nov. 13th Mincha / Candle Lighting / Kabolas Shabbos / Maariv 4:36 pm Repeat Shema 5:44 pm Shabbos Morning- Nov. 14th Ana Bekoach Shiur with the Rabbi 8:00 am Shacharis 8:45 am Early Kiddush 9:45 am Family Minyan (in the lounge) 9:45 am Alternative class with Dr. Michael Korolnek (in the Rabbi's classroom) 10:00 am Say Shema Before 9:36 am Youth programs begin 10:30 am Alternative class with the Rebbetzin (in the Rabbi’s classroom) 10:45 am Junior Kiddush (in the Rabbi's classroom) 11:00 am Rabbi’s Drush 11:30 am Youth Kiddush 11:30 am Dads' class with Dr. Michael Korolnek (in the Rabbi's classroom) 11:30 am Congregational Kiddush 12:15 pm Shabbos Afternoon / Evening Talmud Class with Mordechai Michalowicz 3:30 pm Mincha 4:05 pm Shalosh Seudos 4:30 pm Shabbos ends / Maariv / Havdalah 5:43 pm Chassidus Class on the Parsha with the Rabbi followed by Tehillim 6:05 pm Early Kiddush is sponsored by Shelley Glowinsky in honor of his first date with Susan 30 years ago Youth & Dad’s Kiddush is sponsored by Dr. Earl Nussbaum Congregational Kiddush is sponsored the Starr family on the Yahrzeit of Howard’s father Noson ben Raphael a”h Shalosh Seudos is sponsored by the Skosowski family on the Yahrzeit of Paul’s father Avraham Yosef ben Hanoch a”h Thursday night Kollel was sponsored by the Greenfield family on the Shloshim of Ernie’s mother Dorothy Greenfield a”h CHULENT BAKE - OFF CONTEST CONTINUES THIS SHABBOS… This Shabbos, the Westmount Chulent bake - off contest continues its fourth week of competition. Thank you to Robin Daniels, Lee-Anne Goodman, Esther Greenbaum, Stanley Mann, Ian Raskin, Shareen Romi-Babany, Steve Scutaru, and Peter Seider for entering. LAST WEEK’S WINNER WAS “A TASTE OF ‘DE HEIM” (BLUE ) - WHO WILL RETURN FOR ANOTHER ROUND THIS WEEKS CONTESTANTS ARE: YUMMY CHULENT (blue) vs. FAMILY FAVORITE CHULENT (white) - both Fleishig CASINO & BINGO NIGHT: Our major Shul fundraiser, family Casino & Bingo night, takes place on Saturday night Nov. 28th at 7:30 pm. It is important that everyone participate and bring friends to this event. It will be an enjoyable evening with thousands of dollars worth of prizes raffled off, with great food, drinks, Sushi bar, and our famous Mojito bar. Even if gambling is not your thing—helping the Shul should be your thing. If you don’t plan on coming, you can still participate by purchasing $100 worth of raffle tickets. You need not be present to win. Remember past years’ events? Everyone had a great time - even those who never went to a casino before. See flyer for more details—register with the office. HAVE AN EARLY SHABBOS LUNCH IN SHUL: With Shabbos ending so early in the winter & Shalosh Seudos being so early, why not have your Shabbos lunch meal in Shul? We have a yummy kiddush every week. A standard Shabbos kiddush has various types of fish, chulent, kugel and dessert. We will now have bilkas as a regular part of the menu so you can wash and have your Shabbos Seuda in Shul. You will then have time to go home, have a nap, and then come back to Shul for the afternoon. MAZEL TOV TO LOUIS & LYNNE PILLEMER ON THE BIRTH OF A GRANDDAUGHTER, MICHAL DINA, TO THEIR CHILDREN LORNE & CARLY PILLEMER MAZEL TOV ALSO TO RAYMOND & BRENDA PILLEMER & THE ENTIRE EXTENDED PILLEMER FAMILY
Shabbos Morning- Nov. 14thAna Bekoach Shiur with the Rabbi 8:00 amShacharis 8:45 amEarly Kiddush 9:45 amFamily Minyan (in the lounge) 9:45 am Alternative class with Dr. Michael Korolnek (in the Rabbi's classroom) 10:00 am Say Shema Before 9:36 amYouth programs begin 10:30 am Alternative class with the Rebbetzin (in the Rabbi’s classroom) 10:45 amJunior Kiddush (in the Rabbi's classroom) 11:00 amRabbi’s Drush 11:30 amYouth Kiddush 11:30 amDads' class with Dr. Michael Korolnek (in the Rabbi's classroom) 11:30 amCongregational Kiddush 12:15 pm
Shabbos Afternoon / EveningTalmud Class with Mordechai Michalowicz 3:30 pmMincha 4:05 pmShalosh Seudos 4:30 pmShabbos ends / Maariv / Havdalah 5:43 pmChassidus Class on the Parsha with the Rabbi followed by Tehillim 6:05 pm
Early Kiddush is sponsored by Shelley Glowinsky in honor of his first date with Susan 30 years agoYouth & Dad’s Kiddush is sponsored by Dr. Earl Nussbaum
Congregational Kiddush is sponsored the Starr family on the Yahrzeit of Howard’s father Noson ben Raphael a”hShalosh Seudos is sponsored by the Skosowski family on the Yahrzeit of Paul’s father Avraham Yosef ben Hanoch a”hThursday night Kollel was sponsored by the Greenfield family on the Shloshim of Ernie’s mother Dorothy Greenfield a”h
CHULENT BAKE - OFF CONTEST CONTINUES THIS SHABBOS…This Shabbos, the Westmount Chulent bake - off contest continues its fourth week of competition. Thank you to Robin Daniels, Lee-Anne Goodman, Esther Greenbaum, Stanley Mann, Ian Raskin, Shareen Romi-Babany, Steve Scutaru, and Peter Seider for entering.
LAST WEEK’S WINNER WAS “A TASTE OF ‘DE HEIM” (BLUE ) - WHO WILL RETURN FOR ANOTHER ROUNDTHIS WEEKS CONTESTANTS ARE: YUMMY CHULENT (blue) vs. FAMILY FAVORITE CHULENT (white) - both Fleishig
CASINO & BINGO NIGHT:Our major Shul fundraiser, family Casino & Bingo night, takes place on Saturday night Nov. 28th at 7:30 pm. It is important that everyone participate and bring friends to this event. It will be an enjoyable evening with thousands of dollars worth of prizes raffled off, with great food, drinks, Sushi bar, and our famous Mojito bar. Even if gambling is not your thing—helping the Shul should be your thing. If you don’t plan on coming, you can still participate by purchasing $100 worth of raffle tickets. You need not be present to win. Remember past years’ events? Everyone had a great time - even those who never went to a casino before. See flyer for more details—register with the office.
HAVE AN EARLY SHABBOS LUNCH IN SHUL:With Shabbos ending so early in the winter & Shalosh Seudos being so early, why not have your Shabbos lunch meal in Shul? We have a yummy kiddush every week. A standard Shabbos kiddush has various types of fish, chulent, kugel and dessert. We will now have bilkas as a regular part of the menu so you can wash and have your Shabbos Seuda in Shul. You will then have time to go home, have a nap, and then come back to Shul for the afternoon.
MAZEL TOV TO LOUIS & LYNNE PILLEMER ON THE BIRTH OF A GRANDDAUGHTER, MICHAL DINA, TO THEIR CHILDREN LORNE & CARLY PILLEMER
MAZEL TOV ALSO TO RAYMOND & BRENDA PILLEMER & THE ENTIRE EXTENDED PILLEMER FAMILY
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Parshas Toldos November 13 - 20, 2015Weekday Davening Schedule
Weekday Learning Schedule ALL CLASSES ARE GIVEN BY THE RABBI UNLESS OTHERWISE MENTIONED
SundayMishne Brura - Laws of Shabbos 7:15 amThe Heart of the Mitzvah (Rabbi Eli Goldwasser) 9:00 amRambam Laws of Acquisitions & Gifting 5:20 pm"Real Power of Living" with the Rebbetzin @ 99 Pondview Dr. 8:30 pmMondayMishne Brura Yomi - Laws of Blessings 6:00 amTalmud Sotah 7:20 am"Great Jewish Women" @ 7460 Bathurst St. Apt. 409 12:30 pmTalmud Pesachim with Mordechai Michalowicz 8:30 pmRambam Laws of Acquisitions & Gifting 9:30 pmTuesdayMishne Brura Yomi 6:00 amTalmud Sotah 7:20 amWeekly Torah Portion 9:15 amWeekly Torah Portion 8:00 pmTalmud Pesachim with Mordechai Michalowicz 8:30 pmRambam Laws of Acquisitions & Gifting 9:15 pmWednesdayMishne Brura Yomi 6:00 amTalmud Sotah 7:20 amLadies class at 180 Glenforest Cr. 1:00 pmTalmud Pesachim with Mordechai Michalowicz 8:30 pmRambam Laws of Acquisitions & Gifting 9:15 pmThursdayMishne Brura Yomi 6:00 amTalmud Sotah 7:20 amMen's Kollel - individualized learning (wings & chulent@ 9:30 pm) 8:30 pmChassidic Perspectives on the Parsha with Rabbi Tsvi Heber 9:45 pmFridayMishne Brura Yomi 6:00 amTanya 7:20 am
Fall Schedule of Events:Thur. / Nov. 19th Challah ClubSat. / Nov. 28th CASINO & BINGO NIGHTSat. / Dec. 5th Chulent Bake - off ChampionshipSun. / Dec. 6th First Night of ChanukaSun. / Dec. 13th Women’s Belly Dancing Evening - proceeds go for the Israeli soldiersTue. / Dec. 22nd Fast of the 10th of TevesThur. / Dec. 24th Movie Night & Dinner - “Triumph of the Spirit”Fri. / Dec. 25th Statutory Holiday - Shacharis at 8:00 AMSat. / Dec. 26th Bar Mitzvah of Ezra Oppenheimer
SAVE THE DATE - TUE. MAY 31st , 2016 - WESTMOUNT SHUL 20th ANNIVERSARY DINNER
AT THE VENETIAN BANQUET HALL IN CONCORD
COME PLAY BLACKJACK, POKER, ROULETTE, CRAPS & GREAT NEW ACTIVITIES
Enjoy an all you can eat buffet and bar
Win dozens of amazing raffle prizes!
General Admission- $100 (includes chips, raffles, food & bar)
Saturday, November 28th @ 7:30 pm
1O Disera Drive, Suite 250
Organization For more information call 905.881.7485 or email
Westmount Shul Family Casino & Bingo Night FAQ’s Question: Who is the event for?
Answer: Men & Women and children over Bar / Bat Mitzvah. Jews & Non-Jews are welcome to attend.
Question: What are the fees?
Answer: $100 per person for general admission.
Question: What do I receive in return for the $100 fee?
Answer: You receive a Casino voucher when you register, which can be redeemed for 40 poker chips from any of the dealers at the casino tables. You can use those chips at any of the Blackjack tables, roulette, or craps tables. You also receive 1 free bingo card, unlimited food at the buffet, and unlimited drinks & Mohitos at the bar.
Question: Is there anything new this year?
Answer:Yes. In addition to the Bingo games, we will be running virtual horse races every half hour. You can bet chips with the ‘bookie’ and win more chips if your horse wins.
Question: What happens when I run out of the 40 poker chips that I received from the dealer?
Answer: You can reload. You can buy another voucher for only $20 and get another 40 poker chips. Or you can buy 3 vouchers for $50 (that is a total of 120 poker chips!)
Question: How can I get more Bingo cards and increase my chance to win?
Answer: You can buy another voucher for only $20 and get another card. Or buy 3 vouchers and get 5 cards
Question: What prizes do Bingo winners get?
Answer: More poker chips. From a minimum of 20 poker chips to a maximum of 100 chips per round.
Question: How do I participate in the raffle? What do I do with all the poker chips I have?
Answer: You exchange your poker chips for raffles. You receive 1 raffle ticket for 20 poker chips.
Question: Must I play any games in order to be eligible for the raffle?
Answer: No. You can even exchange your voucher for 2 raffles and then enjoy the rest of the evening without playing.
Question: When will the raffle be held?
Answer: At the end of the evening. You need not be present to win.
Question: What prizes can I win at the raffle?
Answer: $250 food vouchers, sport event tickets, lap top computers, sporting goods, store vouchers, custom made dress, roses every month, plasma TV, etc.
Question: I have never played casino games before – will I still have a good time?
Answer: Yes. We have specially trained poker dealers who will explain to you how to play. In addition, you will enjoy socializing over the food and drinks.
Question: Is the admission fee / payment for vouchers tax deductible?
Answer: Yes – to the limited that the CRA will allow. (any where from 50% -100% depending on how much revenue is received.)
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND REGISTRATION FORM - 2015
Please indicate your choice by checking the appropriate selection. Full colour sponsorship signs are prominently displayed at the course during the game. Full tax receipts issued. PLAYER INFORMATION: I’m paying for ___ casino players @ $ 100 =_____________ List your participants below and check those included in your payment. 1. _________________________ Tel: ________________ 2. _________________________ Tel: ________________ 3. _________________________ Tel: ________________ 4. _________________________ Tel: ________________ Tax receipts will be issued for the maximum allowable portion of the entry fee. PLAYER/SPONSORSHIP AND BILLING INFORMATION Name ___________________________ Company __________________
Date___________ Cash Cheque* Please bill my Visa / Mastercard
Card Number ___________________ Expiry ______Amount $___________
Please make cheques payable to:
Westmount Shul and Learning Centre
STATEMENT OF THE MOETZES GEDOLEI HATORAH OF AMERICA
קול קוראתנועת ‘אופען ארטאדאקסי’ )OPEN ORTHODOXY(, ומנהיגיה ומוסדותיה )ובכללם ‘ישיבת חובבי תורה’, ‘ישיבת מהר”ת’, ‘אינטרנשיונל רביניק פעלושיפ’ ועוד(, הראו פעמים בלי מספר שכופרים בעיקרי הדת והאמונה ובפרט בסמכותם של התורה וחכמיה. ובכן, אין הם שונים מכל יתר התנועות
הזרות במשך הדורות שסרו מדרך התורה וכפרו בעיקריה ובמסורתה.
לכן חובתנו להכריז דעתינו קבל עם שמכיון שהוציאה את עצמה מן הכלל, תנועה זו אינה חלק ע”י הניתן “סמיכה”( בפיהם )הנקרא “רב” ותואר “ארטאדאקסי”(, )הנקראת התורה מיהדות
מוסדותיה אין לו שום תוקף.
ואנו תפילה כי ירחם ה’ על שארית פליטתנו ויגדור פרצות עמנו, ונזכה לראות בהרמת קרן התורה וכבוד שמים.
חשון תשע”ומועצת גדולי התורה באמריקה
PROCLAMATION“OPEN ORTHODOXY,” and its leaders and affiliated entities (including, but not limited to, Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, Yeshivat Maharat, and International Rabbinic Fellowship), have shown countless times that they reject the basic tenets of our faith, particularly the authority of the Torah and its Sages. Accordingly, they are no different than other dissident movements throughout our history that have rejected these basic tenets.
We therefore inform the public that in our considered opinion, “Open Orthodoxy” is not a form of Torah Judaism (Orthodoxy), and that any rabbinic ordination (which they call “semicha”) granted by any of its affiliated entities to their graduates does not confer upon them any rabbinic authority.
May the Almighty have mercy on the remnants of His people and repair all breaches in the walls of the Torah, and may we be worthy to witness the raising of the glory of Hashem and His sacred Torah.
Cheshvan 5776MOETZES GEDOLEI HATORAH OF AMERICA
בס”ד
Rabbi Avrohom Chaim LevinYeshiva Telshe-Chicago
Rabbi Aharon FeldmanYeshivas Ner Yisroel, Baltimore
Rabbi Aaron M. SchechterYeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin
Rabbi Shmuel KamenetskyYeshiva Gedolah of Philadelphia
Rabbi Simcha Bunim EhrenfeldMattersdorfer Rav
It is no secret that the last few weeks have been harrowing times for our brothers and sisters in Israel. The fear of stabbings, automobile violence, and attacks from within the confines of what were thought as "safe" neighborhoods has taken its toll.
Children playing in the park, mothers or fathers shopping at the local grocery store, families going for a stroll on the promenade, and even visitors to the Kotel, are noticeably absent.
How can security forces be everywhere and anywhere at the same time?
One thing is for certain. The responsibility for security falls mainly on the army, in association with the police and others. Chayalim (soldiers) have been placed on full alert, are working overtime and haven't had a break for weeks.
So what do ordinary Israelis do? They do something extraordinary. Elad Amedi, a local radio personality, announced over the radio that each evening, at a specified location, to be changed daily and announced daily, soldiers will find refreshments,
sandwiches, drinks, etc. He called for volunteers to join him. And, guess what, volunteers came, soldiers came. Individuals donated monies to purchase these food items. All to say, to our soldiers, thank you.
A few of us, back here in the States, heard about this endeavor. We spoke to Elad, he told us about his project. We
responded, Make a barbecue and we will raise the funds. And he announced on his radio show the barbecue location and asked for volunteers to assist and for the soldiers to come.
Pictured above is the barbecue held Monday evening, November 2, from 7pm to 2am, in Jerusalem, with a Jewish neighborhood on one side and an Arab neighborhood on the other. Over 1500 Chayalim enjoyed hamburgers and
hotdogs, with all the condiments, and plenty of drinks. Some ate their dinner at the location, many units sent one soldier to pick up 25-30 sandwiches to bring back. Hatzalah and Zaka members on motorcycles delivered meals to units that could
not spare even one soldier. When these soldiers asked, who paid for all this? They were told, Jews from America who care and want to say thank you.
Their gratitude was overwhelming. We, too, are just ordinary people. We take this opportunity to reach out to you for your donation so we can make many more barbecues, in Yerushalayim, the Gush, on the Golan, near Gaza, the Galil, wherever our soldiers are; just to say thank
you, stay safe, we care about you. Every dollar you donate will go directly to purchasing the food. Everything else is done by volunteers.
This is a joint project in conjunction with the American
Friends of the International Young Israel Movement,
Israel region
Giving Our Soldiers a Break (and a BBQ)
There will be a BBQ entirely sponsored by the Westmount Shul next Wednesday Nov. 18th. Our own Josh & Shira (Nussbaum) Kaller will be there to represent the Shul. The Shul has committed $3,500 to pay for the BBQ.
The Shul is giving its membership and friends the opportunity to participate in this great Mitzvah to demonstratively show their support. Please give generously. Make your check out to “Westmount Shul” or pay
via Credit card.
JOIN THE CHALLAH BAKING CLUB with Rebbetzin Gail Michalowicz
$20.00 per person***—tax deductible—pre-payment required
Proceeds going to :
International Young Israel Movement- “Giving our Soldiers a break & a BBQ”
IYIM launches a number of initiatives, a number on an ongoing basis and a number on an annual basis that al-lows these brave combat soldiers to know we care.
Your donation will allow many soldiers that have been placed on full alert, working overtime, many without any breaks to enjoy a bit of time at a BBQ in Yerushalayim, in the Gush, on the Golan, near Gaza and the Galil or
wherever the soldiers are.
This is your way of being able to say “thank you, stay safe and we care.”
*** Kindly bring a non-perishable food item for our local families in need
1st Movie: “Triumph of the Spirit” : Reflections of the
Life & Legacy of the Mir Rosh Yeshiva HaRav Nosson Tzvi
Funkel zt”l
2nd Movie: “Bridging Worlds”- The Life and Teachings of
Rav Azriel Chaim Goldfein– the founder of the Yeshiva
