Shabbat Shalom, Beth Torah!
Saturday | 9:30 a.m.
We are delighted to be open and holding Shabbat morning services onsite. Please join us, no registration is necessary.
Those unable to attend in person are invited to join us online for our livestreamed services. Siddur and Torah readings will be available online.
Watch the livestream here or here.
Sabbath Musings:
Acharei Mot: Perfect Imperfections
In this week’s Torah portion, we explore complex laws of sacrifices and rituals for atonement. At first glance, this might seem rather depressing, but actually there’s a rather uplifting message underneath.
Judaism does not demand perfection.
Our tradition understands that making mistakes is part of being human, and reassures us that it’s okay when we do.
The world will go on. We will go on.
It’s easy to become overwhelmed by feelings of guilt or shame—emotions that can prevent us from reaching our full potential. However, these ancient rituals provide a way to move beyond our mistakes. They encourage us to confront our errors head-on, learn from them, and move on without being weighed down by them.
Don’t forget, the holiest day of the year, Yom Kippur, focuses not on our moments of success but on admitting our failures, growing from them, and striving to be better.
In our lives today, where the pressure to be perfect is only intensified by social media and other influences, the Torah offers us a liberating message: perfection is not the goal. The goal is to be the best versions of ourselves that we can be.
After all, a mistake that we learn from brings us one step closer to fulfilling our ultimate potential.
-RLS
Kiddush Sponsors
The Weinberg and Podbere family in honour of Gabrielle Weinberg and Samantha Podbere becoming a Bat Mitzvah.
And Saul Libstug in honour of his mother Entza Libstug and sister-in-law Miriam Posners’ Yahrzeits.
We would like to thank Justin and Elissa Beber for donating to today’s kiddush in honour of Justin’s mother, Dayrl Ruth Bebers’ Yahrzeits.
Condolences
Condolences to Natalie Vine and family on the passing of her father, Henry Vine.
Condolences to Sharon Elkouby and family on the passing of her sister, Barbara Ann Rudberg.
Condolences to Peter and Barbara Farkas and family on the passing of Barbara’s mother Anne Harris.
Community Building
Chessed at Beth Torah
Community is everything to us at Beth Torah. Help us stay connected by informing us of simchas, illness, bereavement or challenges in your family. We will help however we can.
Email our Lifecycle Coordinator at [email protected] or call at 416-782-4495 ex. 27.
Office Hours
Monday-Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fridays: 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays: Closed
We can be reached by phone or by email at 416-782-4495 ex. 27 or [email protected]
Youth Programming
Teen Volunteer Hours
Do you need High School community service hours? Beth Torah would love your assistance!
Email [email protected] to find out how.
Yahrzeit
Week of May 11 Yahrzeit Listings
Stephen Harold Lewkowicz, father of Lisa Burk, father-in-law of Shawn Burk, May 11, 2024.
Samuel Miller, father of Jill Joffe, father-in-law of Ian Joffe, May 11, 2024.
Henry David Cohen, husband of Lynda Cohen, May 12, 2024.
Harvey Holland, uncle of Jonah Turk, May 12, 2024.
Itzchak Boruch Werblunsky, father of Helen Yermus, May 13, 2024.
Grace Freedlander, mother of Vern Freedlander, mother-in-law of Wendy Kosky, May 14, 2024.
Esther Miller, mother of Jill Joffe, mother-in-law of Ian Joffe, May 14, 2024.
Barbara Sandra Norwich, aunt of Jacqueline Goldberg, May 15, 2024.
Max Richter, husband of Iris Richter, father of Peggy Richter, father-in-law of David Kornhauser, May 15, 2024.
Rosanne Rosen, mother of Robyn Rosen-Codas, mother-in-law of Stephen Codas, May 15, 2024.
Morris Adams, father of Elyse Tytel, father-in-law of Mark Tytel, May 15, 2024.
Miriam Kornhauser, mother of David Kornhauser, mother-in-law of Peggy Richter, May 16, 2024.
Harry Rusinek, father of Pnina Turk, father-in-law of Harry Turk, grandfather of Esther Lebovic and Stuart Turk, May 16, 2024.