ALL ARE WELCOME TO THE TRADITIONAL "SHABBAT HAGADOL MESSAGE", DELIVERED ANNUALLY ON THE SHABBAT PRIOR TO PASSOVER
*******PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT PESACH INFO BELOW*****
MITZVAH RIDDLE OF THE WEEK
Q: "My family seems to get a bit unhinged over Passover cleaning. Is extreme cleaning really necessary?"
"All my mother does is spritz a little cleaning solution here and there on Erev Pesach, and presto, we've cleaned for Pesach! Is this enough?"
What, indeed, are the parameters for Pesach cleaning?
Submit your answers and see them in next week's newsletter!
(Please see answers for last week's Mitzvah Riddle below.)
SHABBAT HAGADOL SCHEDULE:
CANDLE LIGHTING
Friday April 12, 7:39 PM
HAVDALAH
Motzei Shabbat April 13, 8:43 PM
SHABBAT HAGADOL EVE - Friday night
7:39 PM Shabbat Candle lighting
7:15 PM Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat "Carlebach" Evening services
SHABBAT HAGADOL DAY - Saturday
9:00 AM Shacharit
9:58 AM Latest Sh'ma
10:15 AM Insights to the Torah Reading
10:25 AM Torah Reading
10:30 AM Alternative Minyan (for those interested in a more casual Shul experience)
10:30 AM Junior Kids Program (Ages 3 - 5)
11:00 AM Amazing Kids Program! (Ages 6-13)
11:15 AM SHABBAT HAGADOL MESSAGE
11:30 AM Mussaf
12:00 PM Kiddush
MINCHA TO BE ANNOUNCED
8:43 PM MA'ARIV
THIS WEEK'S TORAH TOPICS:
SHABBAT HAGADOL MESSAGE:
Rabbi's Message: The Value (& the Pain) of Plain Truths
Kiddush Comments: What's So Bad About Gossip (2)?
TORAH READING
To reserve your Bar Mitzvah Torah reading, Bar Mitzvah Haftara, or any other reading, please email us at office@countryshul.org
We look forward to greeting you on Shabbat! Guests are always welcome!
Please make an extra effort to join us in welcoming Shabbat on Friday Evening!
If you have any questions regarding Services, email us at office@countryshul.org
Want to host an Oneg? Friday Night Oneg hosting available
This Week in The Country Shul...
• CS/NCSY YOUTH PROGRAM!
Please see attached flyer and contact Rabbi Mark Rose, rabbimark@ncsy.ca, to attend the Wednesday evening Learn 'n' Earn event. Or just show up at 7:00 PM! Teenagers ages 12-18 earn cash! Refreshments served!
PASSOVER COMMUNITY SEDER
Reserve Your Spot! Saturday Night, April 20, in our new Banquet Hall!
KIDDUSH THIS WEEK...
Kiddush this week is sponsored by the Weitz families in honour of the Yahrtzeit of Mrs. Sheindel Weitz A"H, Sheindel bas Yechezkel Feivel z"l. May her Neshama have an Aliyah!
ALTERNATIVE MINYAN PROGRAM
A more relaxed Shul option; insights into the prayers, topics of interest, and 'Ask the Rabbi'!
JUNIOR KIDS PROGRAM: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Ages 2-5
Children sing selections from the Siddur, enjoy stories from the Torah, and have a Shabbat Party with Kiddush and Challah! Join the fun!
AMAZING KIDS PROGRAM: 11:00 AM Ages 6 - 13
Loads of fun while at the same time very educational, for ages 6-12, led by a multi-talented and experienced teacher, Shabbat morning @11:00 AM. (Available at no charge).
HEBREW READING CRASH COURSE CONTINUES...
In private! Please inquire at rabbi@countryshul.org
"TIMELESS WISDOM FOR TURBULENT TIMES" HOME GROUP
We meet most Wednesdays at 8:30 PM, and explore timely topics. Exact time and day will be emailed early next week. Please contact office@countryshul.org to be added to the Home Group mailing list. Looking forward to seeing you!
HOME GROUP HOSTING OPPORTUNITY:
If you would like to host the Home Group, please contact Rabbi Sanders or office@countryshul.org
NEW BUILDING DEDICATION OPPORTUNITIES
The Country Shul is committed to serving the Jewish Community by offering authentic Family Services, Jewish Study, Holiday celebrations, and social events, all in a comfortable and joyous setting. Your dedications directly support this undertaking! Please consider one or more of the following: • Stained Glass Design for the Twelve Tribes & the Tablets/Ten Commandments adorning the Ark is now completed!
• Dedicate a Tribe, Tablet, or Lion in the name of your family or loved one for $100.00 per month! To customize your own dedication plan, or for more info, please contact us at office@countryshul.org.
CREATE A FAMILY SHULCLOUD ACCOUNT
Go to our new website www.countryshul.org . Click on 'New User' at top right corner to create your account.
NEW WEBSITE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
For $100/month your name and a link to the business or organization you would like to promote will be displayed prominently at the top of our website. Contact us at office@countryshul.org if interested.
WELCOME TO RICHMOND HILL + CHESSED OPPORTUNITIES!
JIAS Toronto is looking for female volunteer(s), to meet with two Yazidi refugee sisters on a monthly basis. The sisters are in their late 20s and live in Richmond Hill. The volunteer would help them get oriented to their neighbourhood and the GTA generally. Some ideas of activities include taking them to the local public library or to hear some music in their neighbourhood. That said, it’s really flexible, depending on the volunteer’s interests and ideas. Please contact Rachel Levy Phone: 416-630-6481 ext. 5435 if you are able to assist.
Answers to last week's Mitzvah Riddle:
Q: When wishing to describe a food product as definitely non-kosher, there is a popular expression, "It's Chazer-Treif!" What does this mean? Is a "Chazer" actually "Treif"?
ANSWER: (Ehud): There are two criteria that determine an animal's kosher status: species and health.
"Chazer", or pig, identifies the animal as a non - kosher species. "Chazer" is chosen as a symbol of prohibited food because it externally looks kosher, as it has split hooves, and seems to claim kosher status. There's a cautionary note here that reminds us to use careful judgement on life. Not everything that presents itself as acceptable is actually harmless.
"Treif" literally means "torn"; this means a significant part of the animal's body is damaged and imperiling its life. This renders even an otherwise kosher species as unkosher.
So the expression, "Chazer Treif!" stresses that the item under discussion is so certainly prohibited that one could describe it as doubly non-kosher. It's a "sick pig"!
PESACH TIMES AND INFO
SOME IMPORTANT PESACH TIMES:
SALE OF CHAMETZ (CLICK BUTTON ABOVE)
KIMCHA D'PIS'CHA (CHARITY TO PROVIDE FOR PASSOVER)
THURSDAY, APRIL 18
8:38 PM: EARLIEST TIME FOR BEDIKAT (SEARCH FOR) CHAMETZ
FRIDAY, APRIL 19: EREV YOMTOV •
FAST OF THE FIRSTBORN
11:01 LAST TIME TO EAT/SELL CHAMETZ
12:09 LAST TIME TO BURN/ANNUL CHAMETZ
7:48 PM 1ST NIGHT CANDLELIGHTING
SATURDAY, APRIL 20 • FIRST DAY
8:53 PM 2ND NIGHT CANDLELIGHTING
SUNDAY, APRIL 21 • SECOND DAY
8:55 PM: HAVDALAH CEREMONY
THURSDAY, APRIL 26 • EREV YOMTOV
ERUV TAVSHILIN
7:55 PM: 7TH NIGHT CANDLELIGHTING
FRIDAY, APRIL 26 • 7TH DAY
7:56 PM: 8TH NIGHT CANDLE LIGHTING
SHABBAT, APRIL 27 • LAST DAY
YIZKOR
9:03 PM: HAVDALAH CEREMONY
11:00 PM: CHAMETZ IS REPURCHASED
PESACH COMMUNITY SERVICES
SHAIMOS COLLECTION Sunday, April 14, 2019 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, in the BAYT parking LOT, 613 Clark Avenue, Thornhill, near the clothes bins. $10 for a mid-size bag.
BURNING OF CHAMETZ, APRIL 19 The City of Vaughan will be providing a special bin for the burning of chometz at the Bayt, 613 Clark Avenue, Thornhill. The Vaughan Fire Department will be present to supervise the ceremony. Please note the following details: · The bin will be located in the far South East corner of the parking lot · The bin will be available from 6:30 AM - 11:44 AM. · Only Chometz in paper bags is accepted and permissible. Plastic bags are not permitted because they are a pollutant.
PESACH GARBAGE DEPOT A Pre-Pesach garbage disposal service has been arranged at the Garnet A. Williams Community Centre, 501 Clark Avenue West (Northwest Corner of the parking lot). The service will be available from April 15 - 18 from 7 AM - 9 PM and on April 19 from 7 AM - 12 PM prompt. Enter via the EAST ENTRANCE—Depot is in the Southeast corner of the parking lot behind and to the east of the building).
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