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FLAMINGO E WEEKLY
January 27, 2012 Shevat 3, 5772
Candle lighting time: 5:03 pm
Shabbat Ends: 6:07 pm
This Weeks Parsha is Bo
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| Bet Shemesh: The Raw Truth |
 Join us this Motzai Shabbat, Saturday night (January 28) at 7:30 pm for a shocking, entertaining and inspirational presentation by Israel's only English-language broadcast radio talk show (106.5 FM Galey Yisrael)Yishai Fleisher. We're proudly co-sponsoring this event with JNF Toronto and look forward seeing you there. Discover the real story behind the Bet Shemesh controversy, from someone who actually lives there. Tickets are available until noon today for only $20; but the prices increases to $30 at the door. Please email or call our office to reserve now! (Note that the children's program has been cancelled due to an event at one of our local Jewish schools.)
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Don't Mention It
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 The Shabbat morning Chassidic Reader and Sunday morning Intelligent Faith classes with Rabbi Kaplan are unfortunately cancelled. However, the classes will resume Monday morning at 6:30am with a fascinating edition of Parsha Power about a scriptural "mention of an unmentionable." The Mishna Morals class will focus on an incisive teaching by the sage Rabban Yochanan Ben Zakai, who led our people during the painful and tumultuous period of the Second Temple's destruction and the crushing Roman occupation of Israel that followed. Join us for this fascinating lecture and find out if you should expect to get the "credit" you "deserve!"
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Art & Soul
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 Because Thursday, February 2 falls on the eve of the 10th of Shvat, it's the date of our annual Yud Shvat event. This year, we present "Art and Soul," a brilliant showcase of acclaimed Israeli-Canadian Chassidic artist Chaim Sherrf will be joining us for this event from Montréal. In a meticulously arranged gallery setting, the evening will launch with the art exhibit itself, followed by a fascinating talk by the artist. He'll tell his remarkable story of personal transformation that was inspired by our beloved Rebbe, and explore the powerful spiritual motifs and deeper meaning of the paintings on display. The event concludes with a special Farbrengen led jointly by the artist and our Rabbi, who, rumour has it, is a bit of an artist himself! Visit our website to learn more, and view some of the paintings that will be displayed.
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Kids Highlights & Youth Minyan: Little "Bo" Sheep
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 This week's parsha is Parshat Bo. We'll learn how the Jewish people were commanded to tie a sheep to their bedpost for the Korban Pesach. We'll also learn all about the last three Makot (plagues). The kids will explore the Parsha through Tell Me the Story of the Parsha and The Little Midrash Says, and play games like Choshech Marco Polo. After leading the entire congregation in the singing of Ein Kelokeinu, the kids should find their counsellors for tokens and raffle tickets. The Mensch of the week was Leeba Kaplan: Mazal Tov Leeba! At our famous Youth Minyan, this week's Darshanit will be Jenna Orvitz, the Chazzan will be Maurice Nayman, and Shira Orvitz will serve as the Misaderet.
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| Join Our Executive Service |
 Our swifter Executive early minyan has been such a success that now we're launching a Sunday early minyan to celebrate its first anniversary. This new earlier and swifter minyan begins this Sunday at 8:00 am, and will please G-d, be held each Sunday morning as well as on statutory holidays. Early or not, please join us when you can, and enjoy the "Executive" action as our "Services" serve the entire community!
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A Musical Controversy
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 In this week's reading, Beshalach, we learn how after the splitting of the Reed Sea, the entire Jewish people broke out into joyous song. The Torah tells us that Moses led the men and Miriam led the women, and it makes a point of telling us that they did so separately. What does this teach us about separation of genders in Judaism? With all the recent controversy over women singing in the Israeli Air Force choir, it's a very timely topic to explore. Join us this Tuesday, January 31 at 8pm, for a fascinating look into an important biblical narrative that stirs controversy even today. If you can't be there in person, you can watch this fascinating Torah teaching live online. It'll be music to your ears!
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I Am Strong. I Am Invincible. I Am Woman.
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 Our Fifth annual Tribute to Jewish Women ~ Celebrating Jewish Womanhood is only three weeks away! Beautiful invitations have already been mailed to all the ladies. Please join us Tuesday, February 14 for a dynamic and unforgettable program that will focus on good health, good times and lots of laughs! Our special guest speaker who is internationally renowned for her amazing presentation of Jewish femininity and the Torahs take on female power. This event is a must attend because you've got to hear Shimona Tzukernik, deliver her signature captivating, inspirational and motivational address. For only $40, you'll be able to enjoy a sumptuous but healthy gourmet buffet dinner along with a very entertaining and inspiring evening. If you haven't yet received an invitation and would like to attend, please let us know right away and we'll happily mail one to you. Please email your reservations to Marla Rodkin, or contact us at the Shul ASAP before we sell out!
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Pizza Pizzaz
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 All Flamingo sons and dads are invited to an exclusive father and son night out! Join us Wednesday, February 22nd at 6:30 pm for Pizza Pizzazz as we make and bake our very own "Italian pies". This fun intergenerational exciting program will include a screening of the recently aired documentary OMG (which was, as you may remember filmed at our shul last year during Purim!) and everybody is guaranteed to enjoy! All interested parties may reserve now by contacting the office today (and we'd love it if you did so instead of waiting for the last-minute as usual!). The cover-cost for Shul members is only $18 per duo, and $26 for non-members. Join us, and enjoy some "pizzazz" and pizzas!
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C-Teen & Youth Zone: Can You Picture It?
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 Our fantastic new youth programming is really taking off! Visit our website - or stop by and view our new Flamingo Youth bulletin board to see pictures of our most recent events. Save the dates of February 9th for the next Youth Zone event and 12th for the next C-Teen meeting and join the wave of excitement that's been washing across our community. More information about these next programs will be released in the next few days, and a full roster of the rest of this year's upcoming events should be on our website next week. We thank Rabbis' Danny Gerber and Alone Hammerschmidt for their dedication and hard work on behalf of all our Flamingo youth and look forward to going from strength to strength!
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Shabbat Sponsors
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 The Kiddush this Shabbat has been co-sponsored by:
- Jonathan and Tracy Zepp to commemorate the Yartzeit of Tracy's father.
- Alan and Suzzane Gahtan to commemorate the Yartzeit of Suzanne's father.
- Kevin and Barbra Orvitz to commemorate the 10th Yartzeit of Barbra's father.
- Dan Aizenstros to commemorate his grandmother's Yartzeit.
- Larry and Lidie Wolfman to commemorate the Yartzeits of Lidie's father and Larry's mother.
- Steven and Jennifer Kranc in honour of their daughter Lauren who is leaving to study in Israel
- And Howard and Claire Glowinsky in honour of their son Benji who is leaving to study in Israel.
The Seudat Shlishit has been sponsored by Rami and Anet Mor to commemorate the Yartzeit of Anet's father.
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This Week At -a-Glance
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Shabbat @ Flamingo - EveningMincha and Ma'ariv
Friday: Mincha, 5:15 pm, followed by Kabbalat Shabbat
Shabbat: Mincha, 4:15 pm, followed by Seuda Shlishit, Ma'ariv and screening of the weekly video magazine, Living Torah
Shabbat @ Flamingo- Morning
Shacharit:
Main Shacharit Services: 9:15 am
Youth Minyan: 9:30 am
Toddlers (ages 2 & 3): 10:30 am
Kids Program (JK - grade 6): 10:30 am
Tweens (grades 7 & 8): 10:30 am
Teen Scene (ages 14-18): 10:30 am
Shacharit
Early Minyan: Sunday: 8:00 am
Regular Minyan: Sunday 9:15 am
Early Minyan : Mon & Thurs: 6:35 am / Wed 6:30 am / Tues & Fri.: 6:40 am
Regular Minyan: Mon - Fri.: 7:00 am
Mincha & Ma'ariv
Sunday - Thursday: 4:45 pm
Women's Mikvah Schedule
Friday: by appt. only
Saturday - Thursday: 8:00 pm-10:00 pm
Ongoing Morning Classes
The Chassidic Reader: Cancelled
Intelligent Faith: Cancelled
Parsha Power: Monday - Friday 6:30 am
Mishna Morals: : Monday 10:30 am
Ongoing Evening Classes
Weekly Parsha: "Women Singing in Jewish Law" Tuesday 8:00 pm, also streamed live online
Talmud 101 : Thursday 8:30 pm
Special Dates & Events
IsraelToday! with Yishai Fleisher: Motzai Shabbat 7:30 pm
Art of the Soul: Thursday 6:30 pm
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