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TEXTUAL
TREASURES UNVEILED

“Judaism's core texts grew out of millennia-long conversations and arguments across generations. More than a collection of books on a shelf, the Jewish canon is a giant corpus of interconnected texts that speak to each other.”
-Sefaria

EXPLORING JEWISH FOUNDATIONS

Jews are called the People of the Book. But it can be hard to keep track of all of our books!

Join Julie Rubenstein in exploring some of our most fundamental texts of the past four thousand years, and how we continuously clarify and append them to make them accessible to new generations of Jewish learners.

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Curriculum

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Torah, Prophets, Writings and Midrash

Known in English as The Bible, our most fundamental of fundamental texts.

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Talmud & Halacha

Explore how Jewish practice evolved from Torah commandments to practical everyday activities.

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Liturgy, Kabbalah, and More

Learn more sources of Jewish thought and practice.

CHUMASH WITH RASHI

Jews are called the People of the Book and there are those who have dedicated their lives for the study of Torah.

Join Julie Rubenstein in exploring Judaism's  most fundamental texts with the virtual commentary of Rashi. 

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Curriculum

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LEARN

We will learn the alphabet of Rashi and read the commentaries as recorded in the Mishnah. 

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STUDY

Explore how Jewish practice evolved from Torah commandments, to the written commentaries of Rashi..

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PREREQUISITES

Must be able to read Hebrew (limited vocabulary is acceptable). Cost for textbooks is $62 

Get in Touch

Let Julie Rubenstein know that you would like to attend by sending an email to: 

office@bethtefilah.ca

Suggested Donation $10

e-transfer to: cbtsister@gmail.com

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Shabbat Shalom

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Shabbat Times

Friday, Oct 16 

EREV SHABBAT Noach                         
Plag 5:32 pm                                    
Candle Lighting 6:22 PM 
 
SHABBAT, Oct 17
       
Morning Service: 9:30 AM 

Approximately 11:10 AM Rabbi Lazer’s sermon: “If Noah Could Do It, So Can I”
 
Havdalah:              7:21 PM 

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Kiddush Sponsorship 
Kiddush this Shabbat is sponsored by Mike Goldman to honour the yahrzeit of his late father, Ephraim ben Yosef Mordechai, 7 Cheshvan.  

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Daily Minyan    
We are trying to organize minyanim on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, approximately 20 minutes before sunset. Minyans this week on Sunday and Thursday will be at 6:15 PM. 

Minyans are announced and recruited via the Minyan Maker Whattsapp group. 

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Weekly Classes
Rabbi Lazer teaches regular weekly classes via Zoom.  
Join us in person on Sunday morning for services at 8:30 AM, followed by a short, fascinating Talmud class at 9:15 am. The Talmud class is hybrid, in person and on Zoom. 

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Thursday evenings at 8:00 PM for insights and discussions on the weekly Parshah. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF TIME FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS DUE TO THE TIMING OF THE MINYAN FOR MINCHAH    

        
Rabbi Lazer will be at a family wedding today and will give the class over Zoom from the wedding.


Tanya Class for Women  
Rebbetzin Basie leads a 30-minute in-depth class on Tanya, the classic Chassidic work that teaches the inner workings of our mind, heart, and soul. The class will be text-based as we slowly work through this incredible study.  

 

 Yahrzeits 
 
Pearl Santopinto for her mother, Frances Sklenar 6 Cheshvan Oct 16-17 Fri/Sat)
 
Basie Gurkow for her grandfather, Chaim Aaron Block 10 Cheshvan, Fri Oct 20-21/ Tues/Wed)
 
Isaak Rubinchik for his father, Aaron Rubinchik, 13 Cheshvan (Oct 23-24, Fri/Sat)

Leonid Lachterman for his mother, Gittl Lachterman, 18 Cheshvan (Oct 28-29, Wed/Thurs) 


 
 Tanya Class for Women  
Rebbetzin Basie leads a 30-minute in-depth class on Tanya, the classic Chassidic work that teaches the inner workings of our mind, heart, and soul. The class will be text-based as we slowly work through this incredible study.  
To be held via Zoom each Tuesday at 7:30 pm. To register, please provide Basie bgurkow@gmail.com with your phone number so she can provide updates about the class.  

 


 Congratulations to our leaders, Beth Tefilah President Jeff Shavzin and Debi Medzon on being honoured this coming Sunday at the UJA launch. 
                                                       
 

 

Chumash with Rashi Class for Men and Women 
A class led by Julie Rubenstein. Explore Judaism’s most fundamental text with the vital commentary of Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki (Rashi) in the original Hebrew. Classes are currently on hiatus.

 


A Night of Gratitude & Celebration
Please note that we are almost at capacity and registration will be closed tomorrow. Greetings may be sent in by tomorrow afternoon. 
 
Special Anniversary Dinner
Honouring Rabbi Lazer Gurkow and
Rebbetzin Basie Gurkow

 
We warmly invite our members and friends to a meaningful anniversary event dedicated to expressing our deep appreciation for the vision, guidance, and spiritual leadership of our beloved Rabbi and Rebbetzin over the past 25 + years.
Sunday, October 25, 2026     6:00 pm Reception followed by dinner
 
Guest Speaker Rabbi Chaim Block   
San Antonio, Texas 
Harris Room, London Jewish Community Centre, 536 Huron Street
 
Please RSVP by emailing the office office@bethtefilah.ca or calling the office 519-433-7081
Couvert      $90 Adults      $36 Children 6-16 years    
       $6 Children under 6 years
E transfer office@bethtefilah.ca or mail cheque Attention Anniversary Dinner to Congregation Beth Tefilah 1210 Adelaide Street North 

      London,  ON N5Y 4T6
(Inquire about special pricing available for larger families) 

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Donations and Sponsorships 
Mike Goldman kiddush sponsorship Oct 17
 
    E-Transfer Your Donation
Beth Tefilah is set up to receive email money transfers to our email address, office@bethtefilah.ca. This method can be used to pay for dues, donations and programs.  


 

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