Weekly Bulletin
Mazel Tov
We wish Daniel Bell and Elly Freund-Bell a joyful Mazel tov as they celebrated the Bris of their grandson on Friday, May 9th. The baby was named Joseph Noah, Yosef ben Aharon, born on the 4th of Iyar, May 2nd. Parents are daughter Shira and her husband Zachary Abenhaim.
Yahrzeits
Carl Ehrman for his mother, Gloria Ehrman, 19 Iyar (Fri/Sat, May 16-17, 2025)
Sharon Newman for her mother, Ruth Solomon, 22 Iyar (Mon/Tues, May 19-20, 2025)
George Lazarovits for his father, Miksa Lazarovits, 22 Iyar (Mon/Tues, May 19-20, 2025)
Philip Weinstein for his father, Yosef David ben Freidal Alter, 23 Iyar (Tue/Wed, May 20-21, 2025)
Judy Weinstein for her father Joel Cola, 26 Iyar (Fri/Sat, May 23- 24, 2025)

Shavuot
Late Night Kiddush and Study Session
Join us in ushering in Shavuot on Sunday evening, June 1, with a late-night study session and a wine and cheese Kiddush. The program begins at Minchah at 8:30, followed by the first learning session. Maariv, Kiddush, and two more sessions will follow. The last session will conclude around 12:00 AM. Stay for as many sessions as you like. This year's topic will be Life Lessons from Biblical Characters: King David, Ruth, and Jonah. Join us on Monday, June 2, first day of Shavuot, for services at 9:30 am. Please invite all the Jewish children you know to hear the Ten Commandments. The children’s program will begin at 10:30 am with an ice cream party and dairy brunch (for all) after services. Join us on Tuesday morning, June 3, second day of Shavuot, at 9:30 am for morning services, the book of Ruth, and a delicious Kiddush.
As you light Shabbat Candles, please pray for the following hostages who are confirmed to be alive:
Age/son of/Mother’s Name/ (Last Name)
23 Alon ben Idit (Ohel)
22 Matan Shachar ben Anat (Angrest)
27 Ariel ben Silvana (Konio)
25 Matan ben Einav (Zangauker)
31 Avinathan ben Ditza Tirtza (Or)
36 Maxim ben Tella (Herkin)
22 Bar Avraham ben Julia (Kuperstein)
20 Nimrod ben Vicky (Cohen)
47 Omri ben Veronika Esther (Miran)
34 David ben Silvana (Konio)
20 Rom ben Tamar Noa (Braslavski)
23 Eitan Avraham ben Efrat (Mor)
38 Eitan ben Rut Idit (Horn)
26 Segev ben Galit (Kalfon)
27 Elkana ben Ruchama (Bohbot)
20 Tamir ben Cherut (Nimrodi)
24 Evyatar ben Gila (David)
25Yosef Chaim ben Miriam (Ohana)
27 Gali ben Talya (Berman)
25 Ziv ben Talya (Berman)
23 Guy ben Meirav (Gilboa-Dalal)
Web Site Note:
The current web page "Beth Tefilah.org" hosting will expire and the page discontinued. All information pertaining to our synagogue will be posted on this site in the future. Our hope is that this will be a relatively smooth transition. We apologize in advance if there are any inconveniences.
Health Note:
1) Masks are no longer required in shul, for normal services. 2) Please be respectful of everyone’s choices. If you are seated near someone who is uncomfortable with unmasking, consider putting on your mask or sitting at a safe distance e.g. toward the front of the sanctuary. 3) Self screening is still required and if you are not feeling well, please do not come to shul.
The deadline for announcements to go into the June 2025 Bulletin is 10:00 am on Tuesday May 20, 2025. If you miss the deadline but would like an announcement to be made verbally on Shabbat, please ensure that the text of your announcement is received by the office by Thursday at noon. If using email, requests should be sent to: office@bethtefilah.ca
Peanut Allergies and other sensitivities:
Please be advised that the food served in the synagogue cannot be guaranteed to be peanut free. It is our policy though, not to allow any peanut products in this building.
Congregation Beth Tefilah tries to provide an environment in which all can attend in comfort, therefore we request that our attendees refrain from using strong perfumes and scents.
Traffic Signal at Kipps Lane:
The traffic lights at Kipps Lane have been reprogrammed at our request. On Saturdays, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., every time the signal turns green for east-west movement (i.e. to cross Adelaide) it automatically provides an extended "walk" time as if you had pressed the "walk" button. You and your family may now cross Adelaide safely without the need to press the button. Thanks are due to the City of London Traffic Department
Rain Gear:
In case of rainy weather occurring after services, rain ponchos are available on the top shelf of the coat rack
in the vestibule. Please feel to take one and return it to the shul at a later date.
Kiddushim
Please call the office if you would like to sponsor a Kiddush.
April 2025 Donations
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Steve Garrison in memory of his parents, Fanny and Jerry Goose
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Anastasia Belenkov in loving memory of her father, Mikail Beshenkovsky.
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Mya Behar to honour Basie’s birthday.
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Belenkov Family in memory of Mr. Frank Rubenstein (Ephraim ben Yaakov), father of Moshe Rubenstein
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Dr Jeffrey Richmond for welcoming Bram and Taylor into your home and community
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Aron Weinstein
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Michael Simmons
