BAYT WEEKLY BULLETIN WELCOME TO ALL OF OUR MEMBERS & GUESTS

ohypan,arp תשע"ט ohfrcn,ca u"ga, yca כסלו כגzf שמיני SHEMINI שבת מברכים PARSHAS SHABBOS BETH AVRAHAM PARAH YOSEPH OF TORONTO CONGREGATION THE JOSEPH AND FAYE TANENBAUM SYNAGOGUE CENTRE BAYT WEEKLY BULLETIN WELCOME TO ALL OF OUR MEMBERS & GUESTS PARSHAS VAYEISHEV MISHPATIM NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER FEB 5 6, 1, 2018 2016 23 27 KISLEV SHEVAT 5779 5776 SHABBOS 20 ADAR MEVORCHIM II 5774 MARCH 21-22 2014 ק"ק בית אברהם יוסף פרשת וישב A Family Synagogue Emphasizing the Warmth of Torah Tradition To Aharon Torczyner On the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah זמני שבת SCHEDULE SHABBOS ערב שבת SHABBOS EREV PARSHA & KUGEL with Rabbi Korobkin Turk Family Bais Medrash 4:10 PM CANDLE LIGHTING Not After: 4:24 PM MINCHA/KABBALAS SHABBOS Main Shul 4:30 PM שבת SHABBOS HASHKAMA MINYAN Rebbetzin Judy Taub Hall 7:30 AM BAIS MEDRASH MINYAN with Rabbi Aaron Eisenberger Milevsky Bais Medrash 8:45 AM SHACHARIS Main Shul 9:00 AM NO FRILLS MINYAN Turk Family Bais Medrash 9:15 AM YOUNG ADULT & UNIV. MINYAN with Rabbi Aaron Greenberg Perlis Hall 9:15 AM MINCHA Main Shul 4:10 PM HAVDALA Kel Maleh: This Shabbos YES, Next Shabbos NO After 5:28 PM BOYS HIGH SCHOOL MINYAN with Natan Breslow MIDDLE SCHOOL MINYAN with Rabbi Biegeleisen and Dr. Gary Fortinsky (Parents always welcome) BAYT TEEN MINYAN With Rabbi Moshe Herskovits and Daniel Safran EARLY DROP OFF Nursery - Grade 3 SCHEDULE West Wing Library Jarvis Freedman Library Moshe & Mania Gruda Bais Medrash Classroom 7 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:15 AM 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM PARENTS & TOTS Classroom 5 9:45 AM NURSERY PROGRAM Classroom 2 9:45 AM KINDERGARTEN Classroom 3 9:45 AM GIRLS GRADES 1-3 Classroom 1 9:45 AM BOYS GRADES 1-3 Classroom 4 9:45 AM JUNIOR CONGREGATION West Wing Classrooms 2 & 3 10:00 AM MOMS-AND-TOTS Classroom 5 10:30 AM FOR SHABBOS AFTERNOON YOUTH PROGRAMS SEE PAGE 7 PAGE NUMBERS FOR SHABBOS - TORAH/HAFTARAH READING Torah Reading Haftarah Soncino Page 229 Page 248 Artscroll Page 198 Page 1142 Mara D Asra Rabbi Daniel Korobkin Associate Rabbi Rabbi Zev Spitz Rabbi Emeritus Rabbi Baruch Taub Director of Operations Morris Maron President Zac Kaye Youth Director Richard Winkler

THIS WEEK S SCHEDULE & ANNOUNCEMENTS PLEASE NOTE: For safety & security purposes please don t leave packages etc. outside the office. Office hours are: Monday - Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM Friday: 9 AM - 2 PM SHALOSH SEUDOS SPONSORSHIP If you would like to sponsor a Shalosh Seudos in memory of someone, or to celebrate an occasion please contact Avital at avital@bayt.ca or 905-886-3810 ext. 133. Cost is $180 HATZOLOH EMERGENCY LINE: 416-256-1000 THIS WEEK S SHIURIM @ THE BAYT AT A GLANCE SHABBOS, DECEMBER 1 - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 All shiurim are open to men and women unless otherwise noted. SHIUR DATE TIME LOCATION SHABBOS SHIURIM BAIS MEDRASH SHIUR with Rabbi Aaron Eisenberger Shabbos, December 1 8:15 AM Rebbetzin Judy Taub Hall PARSHA SHIUR with Ezer Diena Shabbos, December 1 8:50 AM Turk Family Bais Medrash MINCHAS CHINUCH SHIUR with Yisroel Idels The 10th commandment - can the Torah legislate mind control? Shabbos, December 1 9:30 AM Rabbi Baruch Taub Study Hall TA AMEI HAMINHAGIM FOR MEN with Rabbi Neil Cohen/Rabbi Goldman Shabbos, December 1 3:25 PM Dr. Stephen Speisman Board Room SHIUR B IVRIT CANCELLED Resumes Dec. 8 Simcha Suite MISHNAYOS FOR MEN with Rabbi Aaron Eisenberger Shabbos, December 1 3:25 PM West Wing Classroom 1 DAF YOMI FOR MEN Chullin 4/ חולין ד Shabbos, December 1 3:25 PM Rabbi Baruch Taub Study Hall LIVES OF THE GREAT SCHOLARS with Rabbi Meir Rosenberg Shabbos, December 1 3:40 PM Jarvis Freedman Library WEEKDAY SHIURIM DAF HA YOMI B'HALACHA FOR MEN with Rabbi Zev Hofstedter Sunday, Dec. 2 Monday, Dec. 3 - Friday, Dec. 7 7:35 AM 7:05 AM Turk Family Bais Medrash Moshe & Mania Gruda Bais Medrash SHIUR B'IVRIT Sunday, Dec. 2 8:45 AM Outside Location 929 PEREK A DAY TANACH SHIUR Vayikra Chapter 6 10 - Rabbi Scot Berman Sunday, Dec. 2ov. 25 9:00 AM Jarvis Freedman Library MOREH NEVUKHIM with Rabbi Korobkin Monday, Dec. 3 7:30 AM Turk Family Bais Medrash MEN'S DAILY SHIURIM Mishnayos, Parsha, Halacha, and Navi with Rabbi Aaron Eisenberger Monday, Dec. 3 - Friday, Dec. 7 10:00 AM - 12:15 PM Milevsky Bais Medrash MEN S SUGYA SHIUR with The Rav CANCELLED Resumes Jan. 7 Moshe & Mania Gruda Bais Medrash TANYA: A TALE OF TWO SOULS with Rabbi Shimon Aisenbach Monday, Dec. 3 8:00 PM West Wing Classroom 1 GEMARA SHIUR FOR MEN with Rabbi Dr. Moshe Yeres Monday, Dec. 3 8:30 PM Rabbi Baruch Taub Study Hall BOOK OF KINGS II with Ariel Erani CANCELLED Resumes Dec. 10 Jarvis Freedman Library WEEKLY PARSHA SHIUR with Rabbi Eliezer Breitowitz CANCELLED Resumes Dec. 10 Moshe & Mania Gruda Bais Medrash WOMEN'S KUZARI & PARSHA SHIUR with The Rav Tuesday, Dec. 4 10:00 AM Moshe & Mania Gruda Bais Medrash MEN S SHIUR IN SIFREI CHASSIDUS Rabbi Dovid Yosef Kidybinski Tues., Dec. 4 & Thurs., Dec. 6 10:00 PM Turk Family Bais Medrash RIPPED FROM THE HEADLINES with Ezer Diena Wednesday, Dec. 5 7:30 PM Rabbi Baruch Taub Study Hall YOUNG MEN S SHIUR with The Rav Thursday, Dec. 7 9:00 PM Korobkin Home

ANNOUNCEMENTS זמני השבוע SCHEDULE WEEKDAY For Sunday, December 2 - Friday, December 7 DAF YOMI FOR MEN with the Rav or Rabbi Spitz SUN 7:15 & 8:45 AM MON & THURS 6:00 & 8:30 AM TUES, WED & FRI 6:00 & 8:20 AM SHACHARIS MINYAN 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th SUN 6:30 A 7:00 B 8:00 B 9:00 B 9:30 S MON 6:22 A 6:45 B 6:50 C* 7:20 A 8:30 B TUES 6:23 A 6:45 B 6:50 C* 7:20 A 8:30 B WED 6:24 A 6:45 B 6:50 C* 7:20 A 8:30 B THURS 6:25 A 6:45 B 6:50 C* 7:20 A 8:30 B FRI 6:26 A 6:45 B 6:50 C* 7:20 A 8:30 B A Moshe & Mania Gruda Bais Medrash B Turk Family Bais Medrash C* West Wing Library (*Men Only) Earliest time for Tallis & Tefillin : Sun - Fri: 6:33 am - 6:38 am Sof Zman Krias Shema: Sun - Fri: 9:50 am - 9:53 am MINCHA/MA ARIV EARLY MINCHA Sun. - Thurs. 2: PM MINCHA/MA ARIV Sun. - Thurs. PM MA ARIV 1 Sun. - Thurs. 7: PM MA ARIV 2 Sun. - Thurs. 9: PM LATE MA ARIV Sun. - Thurs. 10: C West Wing Library EREV SHABBOS - Friday, December 7th PARSHA & KUGEL CANCELLED CANDLE LIGHTING Not After: 4:22 PM MINCHA/KABBALOS SHABBOS 4:25 PM Weekly Halacha - Parshas Vayeishev R Mordechai Torczyner torczyner@torontotorah.com If a man will not be home at the proper time of lighting, should he rely on his wife s lighting? A woman may light on behalf of her husband, exempting him from his obligation to light. However, the man should still see Chanukah candles, personally. Therefore, this man should light upon arriving home, and recite the berachot. Ideally, someone else should also be awake for the late lighting. If the family normally lights only one chanukiah, then the man should state explicitly that he is not relying on his wife s lighting that night. (Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 676:3, 677:3; Mishneh Berurah 677:14; Aruch hashulchan Orach Chaim 676:7; Igrot Moshe Orach Chaim 5:43:1; Mishneh Halachos 15:207) REMINDER PLEASE NOTE: This Tuesday evening, December 4, we begin saying "V'Sen Tal Umatar" in our Amidah! MAZEL TOV TO: Issy & Renee a h Aron, Cyril & Joan Fihrer, Yoel & Shifra Klein and Albert a h & Alice Levy on the engagement of their grandchildren Yoni Fihrer to Ayala Levy and to their parents, David & Gavriellah Fihrer and David & Shoshana Levy David & Sally Berman, Dr. Baruch & Anna Feinberg and Dr. Ben & Marissa Kest on the birth of a grandson, Shlomo Baruch Eliezer, a son to Yitzi & Yedidah Berman. Mazel Tov to great grandparents Sol & Miriam Berman, Jack & Clara Botbol and Sally Schwartz Daniel & Heidi Fine and Rabbi Moishe & Shelley Krokotsky on the engagement of their children, Tzippy to Bentzy. Mazal Tov to the grandparents, Harold & Brenda Levinson, Rabbi Arnold & Chevy Fine, Ralph Gan and Helen Krokotsky Hershel & Ida Soberman, David & Pnina Spektor on the birth of a granddaughter, a daughter to Michael & Yael Spektor Aharon Torczyner on the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah, to his parents Rabbi Mordechai & Caren Torczyner and his grandparents, Evan & Eva Torczyner and George & Barbara Gottlieb SHALOSH SEUDOS This week s Shalosh Seudos will be held in the Perlis Hall and is sponsored by: Dr. Leon & Elaine Genesove on the yahrzeit of Leon s mother Slava bas Chaim, Celia Genesove z l Alex & Rise Glasenberg on the yahrzeit of Rise s parents, Baruch ben Zalman z l and Miriam bat Avraham Shlomo z l Earle & Anita Glicksman on the yahrzeit of Earle s father, Murray Glicksman z l Dr. Eliakim & Esther Katz on the yahrzeit of Eliakim s mother, Sara Katz, Sara Bat Aaron Yaacov and Rivka z l Monty & Eileen Kobrin to commemorate the yahrtzeits of Monty's mother, Feiga bas Yoel z"l and Eileen's father and mother Nachman ben Zevulon z"l and Chassa bas Shmuel z"l Leila Speisman on the yahrzeit of her mother, Esther bas Yitzchak z l David & Fran Woolf on the yahrzeit of David s father, Shimon ben Yitzchok Gershon z l Rabbi Nechemia Farkas will speak at Shalosh Seudos CONDOLENCE The Congregation extends condolences to: Ken and Marc Factor on the loss of their mother, Rose Factor, Raizel bas Akiva Hersh z l PARSHAS QUESTIONS VAYEISHEV BY: THE RAV First Aliyah: (37:1) Why is Canaan called the land Yaakov s father s sojourns? Second Aliyah: (37:13) If Yaakov knew that Yosef s brothers hated him, why did he deliberately send Yosef into harm s way by having him visit his brothers? Third Aliyah: (37:28) How did Midianites get involved in getting Yosef out of the pit if they were selling him to Yishmaelites? Fourth Aliyah: (38:16) How could Yehudah behave in such an immoral fashion with a woman whom he thought was a loose person? Fifth Aliyah: (39: 1) Why is it important that Potiphar purchased Yosef from the same Yishmaelim who had brought him down to Egypt? Sixth Aliyah: (39:20) Why wasn t Yosef executed on the spot for Mrs. Potiphar s accusations? Seventh Aliyah: Why was it necessary for Yosef to interpret dreams for both the baker and the wine steward if only the wine steward s dream was relevant for Yosef s future? BAYT SISTERHOOD The Women s Sisterhood Kiddush will take place immediately following the Rabbi s drasha in the 3rd floor North Lobby. We would like to thank the following sponsors of our women's Kiddush, and look forward to many more: Leigh Ann Brenman and Family in commemoration of the 5th Yahrzeit of Leigh Anne's Father, Dr. Gilbert Katz, Yisrael Mordechai ben Eliyahu HaCohen z l Archie & Toby Crandell in memory of Joyce Fienberg z l, sister of Bob Libman Florence & Frank Dimant in commemoration of Flo's father s 41st Yahrzeit, Moshe Ben Gad v Fraidel z l Ellen & Dr. David Freedman in memory of Nechama Masha bat Fevel Peretz z l Elaine Greenberg and Family in commemoration of her fathers Yahrzeit, Tzvi Hersh Ben Chaya v Shlomo Ha Levi z l and in memory of her dear Aunt, Ruth Miller on her first Yahrzeit, Rachel bat Chaya v Shlomo Ha Levi z l Yehudit & Chaim Levy and Family in honour of Yehudit's mom's 65th birthday, and a Refuah Shelema for Shoshana Gittel bat Alka Rochel Joanne Raphael in commemoration of the upcoming Yahrzeit of her late husband Stan Raphael z l Sarah Tamim and family in recognition of the BAYT sisterhood and all their hard work and dedication to our shul

UPCOMING EVENTS EVENTS AT A GLANCE DATE EVENT TIME LOCATION SUNDAY, DEC. 9 YU Beit Midrash Legal Ethics with Rabbi Torczyner 9:00 AM SIMCHA SUITE WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19 Rabbi Moshe Lichtman 8:00 PM SIMCHA SUITE SATURDAY, JAN. 19 Movie: The Good Nazi - Simcha Jacobovici s new film 7:30 PM PERLIS HALL A PRACTICAL INCLUSION TIP So ALL of Us Feel Valued and Welcome at BAYT VALUING EVERY JEW The Torah that Moses commanded us is the heritage of the Congregation of Jacob. (Deuteronomy 33/4) As a heritage, every Jew possesses a special portion in the Torah. As a result, each one of us has an important role to play in spreading holiness in the world. No other Jew, no matter how much more learned or observant can usurp your place when it comes to fulfilling your unique role in this world. And just as a single missing letter renders an entire Torah scroll not kosher, so too the non-fulfillment of our unique tasks, no matter how great or small, leaves behind a spiritual vacuum which no one else can fill. This is another important reason why every Jew should be respected and valued. (based on the writings of Rav Tzadok Ha-Kohen of Lublin, Tzidkas Hatzadik, section 231) IMPORTANT YOUTH NOTICE Starting next Shabbos, we will be implementing lockdown and evacuation drills beginning with Children in the 3rd floor youth programs. PARENT CHILD LEARNING WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE TURK FAMILY BAIS MEDRASH WE NEED YOUR HELP & IDEAS - JOIN THE TEAM! We currently have vacancies on various committees here at BAYT. These committees are volunteer run and help our shul have exciting and varied programs and events. Members do not have to be on the Board to join. If you are interested in getting involved on committees such as Youth, Programming or Publications then we would love to hear from you. Please contact Zac at zackaye@gmail.com

UPCOMING EVENTS The Brotherhood of Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto Congregation cordially invites BAYT Olim and BAYT members, children, and friends living, studying, serving in Tzahal or visiting in Israel to join Our Mara D Asrah Rabbi Daniel Korobkin, and the BAYT Brotherhood Mission to Israel for the Sixteenth Annual BAYT in Jerusalem Motzei Shabbat Reception 8 th of Tevet, 5779 December 15 th, 2018 at the King Solomon Hotel, 30 King David Street, Jerusalem Motzei Shabbat Reception at 7:30 pm Kumzitz at 9:30 pm 2019 BAYT DIRECTORY Preparations are underway for the publication of the 2019 BAYT Membership Directory. Please help us to ensure that the information provided is up-to-date and correct. We are pleased to include in our Directory, the names and email addresses of former members who have made aliyah or are living in Israel, as well as names and email addresses of children of members who made aliyah. Due to the Privacy Act, we will require an email directly from anyone who would like to be included in this section (even if they were included in previous directories). For all updates, additions or changes, please email the information to leslie@bayt.ca no later than Wednesday, December 12. Once again this year the Directory will include a Business Directory. For advertising options, please contact Leslie for a copy of this year's advertising rates. Deadline for advertising is Thursday December 20.

NOTICE BOARD GIFT OF LIGHT FOR THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS BE SAFE! SISTERHOOD CHESED HOTLINE: 905-886-3810 x 243 BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS All submissions for the bulletin should be sent by noon on Wednesday to Avital at: avital@bayt.ca BEREAVEMENT NOTIFICATIONS To receive bereavement notifications from the Shul via email please contact us at avital@bayt.ca and we will add you to the list.

BAYT YOUTH Last motsei shabbos, a sell out crowd of over 600 excited players joined us for our annual Latke Night Event! The program included Jewish Bingo and Raffles for amazing prizes including: XBOX 360, Drones, Air hockey table, Leafs tickets, Laptop Computer, Nintendo Switch, Beats Headphones, UnicornLOL and sooo much more. There was also loads of Pizza and Chocolate Chanukah gelt for everyone. DJ Salty added his musical touch this year and hardcor Snackie set a record for most participants in a live FB post. The night ended with a fabulous Fireworks display. A great time was had by All! SHABBOS AFTERNOON PROGRAMS TIME LOCATION BNEI AKIVA 4:30 PM 3RD FLOOR CLASSROOMS

Who is obligated to light Chanukah candles? The Talmud s basic decree is for the head of the household to light on behalf of everyone in the house. Everyone in the house, in turn, must observe the candles being lit and hear the berachos. In practice, however, it is best for as many people in the house as possible to light Chanukah candles. This includes all children who are of age to appreciate the mitzvah of lighting candles. A married woman has the option of lighting her own candles (and saying the berachos) or including herself in her husband s lighting. What kind of Chanukah candles should I use? All oils and waxes may be used. It is best, however, to use olive oil, as the miracle of Chanukah involved olive oil. When is the preferred time to light Chanukah candles? During the Week: It is optimal to light as soon after Shekiah (sunset) as possible, provided that the candles are large enough / enough oil is used such that they will burn until no less than 30 minutes after Tzes HaKochavim (nightfall). If lighting at the optimal time is not possible, you can still light as long as people are out and about, either on the street or in your house. If you can not light until later than that, please consult with one of us. Friday Night: Before the Shabbos candles Motzei Shabbos: After Havdalah What is the earliest time to light Chanukah candles? During the Week & Friday Night: Plag HaMincha, provided that the candles are large enough /enough oil is used such that they will burn until no less than 30 mins. after Tzes Motzai Shabbos: After Havdalah Based on the above, what are the exact times for 2018/5779 in Thornhill? Night of Chanukah Date Preferred Time to Light Must Burn Until 1 st Night Sunday- Dec. 2 nd 4:42 PM 5:57 PM 2 nd Night Monday- Dec. 3 rd 4:41 PM 5:57 PM 3 rd Night Tuesday- Dec. 4 th 4:41 PM 5:56 PM 4 th Night Wednesday- Dec. 5 th 4:41 PM 5:56 PM Night of Chanukah Date Preferred Time to Light Must Burn Until 5 th Night Thursday - Dec. 6 th 4:41 PM 5:56 PM 6 th Night Friday- Dec. 7 th Before 4:22 PM 5:56 PM 7 th Night Motzei Shabbos - Dec.8 th After 5:26 PM 30 mins. after lighting 8 th Night Sunday - Dec. 9 th 4:41 PM 5:56 PM What is the procedure for lighting? The established custom is to light Chanukah candles in a way that the Talmud calls the most beautiful of all mehadrin min hamehadrin whereby on the first night one lights one candle, and on each successive night an additional candle is added, the additional candle being lit first. By the eighth night, we light eight candles. Light the shamash first. While holding the shamash, recite the berachos (three on the first night and two on the remaining nights) in their entirety. Then begin lighting. On the first night, begin with a single candle in the rightmost position on the menorah. Each night, a candle is added to the left. The new candle is lit first. The lighting then proceeds to the right of the new candle. What should I do if the Chanukah lights go out? If they have been burning for less than 30 minutes after Tzes, relight them without a beracha (except on Friday night, when they can not be relit). If they have been burning for more than 30 minutes after Tzes, one may, but need not, relight them. Where is the best place to put my Menorah? By a window that is in view of the street, or at the very least, that is in view of an alley or courtyard where people walk. This maximizes Pirsumei Nissa (publicity of the miracle). If there is no window by which to place the menorah, it should be placed in an area of the house where it will be visible to members of the house. I am going out for dinner on Friday night. Where should I light? You must light in your house and spend a few minutes with the candles before leaving. If you are nervous to leave the candles near the window, you may light them in a safer place. I am going to a Chanukah party in the late afternoon and won t get home until late at night. Should I light before I leave, after I get home or at the party? You should not light at the Chanukah party, since you will be returning home to sleep. You have a few choices If you are leaving your house after Plag HaMincha, you can light the candles before leaving your house (see above). If you are leaving your house before Plag HaMincha OR are afraid to leave the candles unattended, you must do something (leave a note/set an alarm/ask someone to remind you) that will remind you to light Chanukah candles when you return home. I am going away for Shabbos Chanukah. Where should I light on Friday afternoon? If I am coming home on Motzei Shabbos, where should I light on Motzei Shabbos? On Friday afternoon, you should light at the house where you will be staying for Shabbos. You should either light your own menorah (with your own berachos) OR you should pay a few cents to the host and become partners with your host in the mitzvah. On Motzei Shabbos, you should light at the house where you stayed for Shabbos and then eat a meal there OR you should return home shortly after Shabbos and light at home. What do I do if I forget Al Hanissim? Al Hanissim is said in Shemoneh Esrei and Benching. One who omits Al Hanissim does not repeat Shemoneh Esrei or Benching. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any other questions. Happy Chanukah! Rabbi Daniel Korobkin - Mara D Asra Rabbi Zev Spitz - Associate Rabbi 613 Clark Avenue West, Thornhill, Ontario L4J 5V3 P. 905.886.3810 E. admin@bayt.ca F. 905.886.5103 www.bayt.ca www.facebook.com/thebayt