12:15pm till 12:45pm will begin on April 9th, with Lunch at 12:15pm and Learn at 12:45pm. $99 for Beth Tikvah Members, $119 for Community Members. $20 per session. Email helen@bethtikvahtoronto.org or call the Lunch & Learn Hotline at 416-221-3433 x352. We accept VISA or MC.

Thank you to Helen Stollar whose generous donation enables us to present this program.

For details of the Lunch & Learn Series, please pick up a flyer from the table outside the sanctuary or visit our website at www.bethtikvahtoronto.org.

BEREAVEMENT GROUP
The Bereavement Group meets on Sundays at 10:00am. It will continue for 3 sessions, May 26th, June 2nd and June 9th (excluding the Sunday before Victoria Day - May 19th). If you would still like to register, call Rosalie at 416-221-3433 or rosalie@bethtikvahtoronto.org

THE BOOK OF NUMBERS
Wednesday mornings with Rabbi Markose, April 24th - May 29th (except May 15th), from 9:30am - 11:00am. Rabbi Markose will discuss "Metaphors in the Book of Numbers", the topic of his doctoral thesis. Men and women at all levels of Jewish education are invited to participate. No previous knowledge of Hebrew is required.

The Beth Tikvah CREATIVE WRITERS'/MEMOIRS GROUP will meet with Ruth Frankel-Graner on May 9th and May 30th. Note there is no session on May 23rd. We meet from 2:00pm - 3:15pm in Beth Tikvah Synagogue. New writers or drop-ins are most welcome.

CHICKS WITH STICKS is starting anew. Our next meeting will be at Beth Tikvah Synagogue in the Staff Room on May 23rd at 7:30pm.

Remember, we knit blankets for the Linus Project, which provides them to children from 0-18 years who are ill or have suffered a trauma. We also make knitted hats for Israeli soldiers or you can knit or crochet for other worthy projects.

We have fun and help each other with our knitting projects. Please join us.

NB: Please note that I am NOT sending an e-mail to my old distribution list. If you wish to be included, please e-mail me at rjacobson91@gmail.com or call me at 905-707-7377. Raizie Jacobson.

Beth Tikvah's Newest Musical Initiative offered for teenagers. We are devoted to modern Israeli, Pop, Rock and Mizrachi Music. Those who join us will sing and dance to classic and contemporary tunes by artists such as:
Shlomo Artzi, David Broza, Arik Einstein, Ethnix, Yehoram Gaon, Eyal Golan, Sarit Hadad, Achinoam Nini and others.
Music Director: Cantor Tibor Kovari
Artistic Director/Choreographer: Batya Feder
We are planning to produce several performance events a year. We're currently looking for singers and dancers to join ESH TIKVAH. Music-reading ability or previous choral experience not required. All you need to have is a good ear for music and a passion for singing and dancing. For more info: hazzantiborkovari@gmail.com

JOIN US AS WE BID FAREWELL TO RABBI HOWARD MARKOSE

Sunday, June 2nd at 8:00pm

Featuring soloists: Gabi Epstein, Michele Tredger, Mitch Smolkin and Cantor Tibor Kovari
Narrated by Rabbi Howard Markose and Rabbi Jarrod Grover
Conductor: Klara Bagley
Call the Synagogue Office for details: 416-221-3433

THE RUTH GOLDBERG KOSHER FOOD DRIVE will be held on June 2nd at Pride of Israel. Please consider donating generously with either non-perishable foods or by cheque. If you are interested in helping in any way, calling, driving or sorting, please leave your name and number with the synagogue office at 416-221-3433.

Join us on for a family-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat Service with LIVE MUSIC in the BT Parking Lot at 6:30pm followed by a Deli Dinner Extravaganza! Cost: Member Adults $20, Kids $15; Non-Member Adults $27, Kids $20; Kids 1 and Under FREE.
Click Here To Contact Sigal To Make Your Dinner Reservation By June 7th

THE PALM TREE OF DEVORAH
Thursdays: June 27th, July 4th, 11th and 18th
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Mussar is an ancient Jewish ethical, cultural and educational movement. Mussar practice helps us to define personal characteristics and create a framework for personal growth. Our leader for these sessions, Modya Silver, is a past president of the Mussar Institute and has been teaching Mussar in Toronto and across North America for over ten years.
INFORMATION SESSION:
Modya has prepared an online information session describing the plan for the 4 sessions at Beth Tikvah. Please visit: http//youtu.be/NRKPG-33Wpk
No charge for members of Beth Tikvah Synagogue, $50 for non-members. Registrationis is required. Please call the office; 416-221-3433.

BETH TIKVAH SYNAGOGUE and CONSERVATORY THEATRE presents two plays for Summer/Fall 2013

SORRY ... I'M CANADIAN
An unapologetic comedy which celebrates our distinct heritage as proud Canadians, Thursday, July 18th, 2:00pm matinee, $75 at the New Dunfield Theatre, Cambridge. Bus leaves at 9:15am. SOLD OUT!!!

and

SHAW FESTIVAL - THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
A heartwarming musical about a young romantic couple - meeting in Florence Italy, at the Court House Theatre, Wednesday, October 9th, at 2:00pm, $85, bus leaves at 9:00am. All tickets must be sold by August 30th, 2013

Call for tickets
Ruth Simon (905) 731-3072 or Fran Caine (905)881-4830