7:03 PM Earliest Candle-lighting 8:14 PM Latest Candle-lighting | | |
בס"ד
The Village Shul Weekly Bulletin
August 9 - 15, 2025
15 - 21 Av 5785
Tu B'Av
Shabbat Nachamu
פָּרָשַׁת וָאֶתְחַנַּן
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IN THIS EMAIL
Click HERE to view pictures from our recent amazing events!
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August: 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th: Kids Zone
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September: Hebrew School - Click HERE
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October 19th - Club 12 - Click HERE
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October 20th - Club 13 - Click HERE
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November 3rd-9th: Men's Israel Mission with Rabbi Tzvi Sytner - Click HERE
FOR SALE
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Special Commemorative Edition Wine from the Ella Valley, Israel, Honouring the Historic Relocation of the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem - Click HERE
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Reb Zale Newman: Stairway to Heaven - Click HERE
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Rav Noach Weinberg: Torah Revolutionary by Yonoson Rosenblum - Click HERE
Tots Together Preschool is now offering extended hours! Ages 18 months – 3½ years. New hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. (Early Drop-Off: Available from 8:30 AM) - Click HERE
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FOR 2025–2026 IS NOW OPEN!
We’re excited to welcome you back for another meaningful year at The Village Shul!
You should have received an email with all the renewal details.
If it’s not in your inbox, please check your junk or spam folder.
Once your membership is renewed and paid, your High Holiday tickets will be mailed to you, at the end of August, via Canada Post.
As a valued member, you also have the opportunity to purchase additional tickets for family and friends at 50% off the regular rate. Click HERE and use the discount code member2025 before completing payment.
For any questions about membership or tickets, please contact Cindy at
cbenedek@villageshul.com
We look forward to sharing another year of inspiration, community, and connection with you!
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A Meal Train page has been set up for The Newman Family.
You can access the Meal Train using the following unique link:
🔗 https://mealtrain.com/dv5y23
Only from COR certified caterers or restaurants. No pastries, bread or spicy foods.
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THE VILLAGE SHUL MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The Village Shul & Aish HaTorah Learning Centre is to create a community where each individual can experience Jewish living to enhance personal growth, and where membership is outwardly focused in effecting positive change in the world, according to the vision of Rabbi Noach Weinberg zt"l, our founder.
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2ND FLOOR KITCHEN RENOVATION
Our 2nd floor kitchen is currently undergoing renovations as we work to improve and enhance our space.
During this time, coffee and tea will still be available just outside the kitchen area instead of inside as usual.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make these upgrades, and we look forward to sharing the refreshed space with you soon!
| | EMBRACING, EDUCATING, EMPOWERING THE JEWISH PEOPLE | | |
GET TO KNOW THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Les Aaron (Chairman), Rob Berger (President), Allan Corber, Anton Benjamin, Aubrey Freedman, Elana Carr, Matthew Friedberg, Reb Zale Newman, Daniel Israelsohn, David Friedmann, Jacques Sayegh.
Join a committee, get involved.
Contact the office at 416-785-1107.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 8TH
7:03 PM Earliest candle-lighting
8:14 PM Latest candle-lighting
7:00 PM Mincha
7:30 PM Dvar Torah with Rabbi Eric Coopersmith
7:45 PM Maariv
SHABBAT, AUGUST 9TH
8:30 AM Shacharit (Main Sanctuary)
10:10 AM (Weinbaum Beis Midrash)
Text @ 10 with Dr. Ari Friedman
'What is the connection between Tu B'Av and the weekly Parasha, Vaetchanan'
10:25 AM (Main Sanctuary)
Drasha with Rabbi Shlomo Katz
11:10 AM (Main Sanctuary)
Issues @ 11 with Rabbi Nehemiah Coopersmith founding chief editor of Aish.com
''Does everyone have free will?'
A Taste of Talmud (New Tots Room)
Baruch Fleischer
11:55 AM Community Kiddush (Friedmann Berg Social Hall)
7:20 PM Pirkei Avot (Ethics) with A. H. Rubenstein
'A "hat trick" and a words worth'
8:00 PM Mincha followed by Seudah Shlishit
9:08 PM Ma’ariv
9:18 PM Havdallah, Shabbos Ends
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WEEKDAY SERVICES AT TVS
SHACHARIT
Sunday 8:00 AM
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM
MINCHA
Sunday - Thursday 6:45 PM
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RABBI KATZ'S DRASHA
THIS SHABBOS
is sponsored by
Donald Roebuck and Louise Goldberg
in honour of the memory of
Donald's mother
Marion Roebuck, Miriam A"H
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THE KIDDUSH
THIS SHABBOS
is co-sponsored by
Stuart and Fern Suckonic
&
Debra Levine and Harry Poch
in honour of the Aufruf of
Jonathon Suckonic,
for his upcoming wedding to
Shayna Levine Poch
&
Ari Friedman
in heartfelt gratitude to
the Rabbis of the Village Shul
and
the entire community
for their unwavering support
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SEUDAH SHLISHIT
THIS SHABBOS
is sponsored by
Baruch and Esther Fleischer
in honour of the Yahrzeit of
Baruch's father
Miksa Fleischer, Michoel ben Baruch A"H
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mazel Tov to Stuart and Fern Suckonic on the Aufruf of their son Jonathon on his upcoming wedding Shayna Levine Poch.
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WE WARMLY WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS TO OUR VILLAGE SHUL FAMILY
Brian and Jennifer Noy
Brenda Malamud
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THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAY
Atara Gasner
Helen Tucker
Eliana Dworski
Jordan Adam Ducoffe
Kate Nathanson
Silvia Di Leo
Lee Hodgkinson
Logan Nirenshtein
Wes Nirenshtein
Ezra Markovits
Daniel Sonshine
Charles Hodgkinson
Alain Benaich
Alan Perlis
Steven Green
Esther Malka Lewis
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THIS WEEK'S YAHRZEITS
Tracy Brody's father George Mann, Sholom Gedalia Ben David Pinchas A"H, August 9th.
Ruth Muskat's father Louis Goldkind, Leibel Tzvi ben Yechezkel A"H, August 10th.
Jay Lefton's aunt Betty Blatt, Esther Breindel bat Shraga Faival A"H, August 10th.
Leon Wagschal's mother Kaethe Wagschal, Yaen bat Avraham A"H, August 10th.
Baruch Fleischer's father Miksa Fleischer, Michoel ben Baruch A"H, August 10th.
Beryl Freedman's father Abe Freedman, Avraham ben Moshe A"H, August 11th.
Alex Strasser's mother Helena Strasser, Chaya bat Dov A"H, August 11th.
Niva Heymann's father Leon Brander, Aryeh ben Moshe A"H, August 12th.
Annette Poizner's father Murray Poizner, Meyer Ben Israel Ve Dora A"H, August 14th.
Arthur Yallen's father Irving Yallen, Yisrael Ben Moshe A"H, August 15th.
Sandy Meyers' grandmother Mary Cohen A"H, August 15th.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: ONLINE DONATION FORM RESTORED
We’re pleased to share that the issue affecting our online donation form has now been fully resolved.
You can once again make donations or sponsor programs directly through our main website form.
👉 Click HERE for the secure online donation link
Thank you for your generosity!
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✨ LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER HOURS? WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU! ✨
Is your teen great with kids and looking to earn volunteer hours? We’re looking for energetic teens to help lead and support our youth programming over the High Holidays!
Your teen will:
✅ Engage with younger kids
✅ Help bring our Youth Director’s fun programs to life
✅ Receive training
✅ Earn volunteer hours
If your teen would like to help create a warm, engaging High Holiday experience for our younger community members, contact Tzippora at TGreenwood@villageshul.com today!
| | WE HEARD YOU! WOMEN’S LEARNING AND PROGRAMMING ARE GROWING AT THE VILLAGE SHUL | | |
Meet Liat
Hi, I’m Liat! I was born in Israel, raised in Montreal, and now live in Toronto with my husband and our seven (very lively!) children. I’m passionate about creating warm, engaging Jewish communities for women at every stage of life.
Over the years, I’ve worked with Aish Toronto, NCSY, and Partners in Torah, and I’ve launched initiatives like The Toronto Sem and Souled — an online global community for Jewish women. Together with my husband, I also lead My Gift of Mikvah, a project dedicated to helping women deepen their connection to Jewish marriage and family life.
I truly believe in the power of Jewish women to shape families, transform communities, and build the Jewish future. I’m so excited to help bring vibrant, meaningful women’s programming to The Village Shul — created with you, and for you.
Please click HERE to contact Liat
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We’ve listened to your feedback — and we’re thrilled to share that women’s learning and engagement at The Village Shul are expanding!
To lead this exciting new chapter, we’re delighted to welcome Liat Garelick, who will be spearheading women’s learning, connection, and engagement programs for our community. Whether you're a young professional, interested in advanced learning, or seeking meaningful Jewish experiences to bring into your home and relationships — there will be something here for you.
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New! Jewish Women’s Learning WhatsApp Group
A supportive space to learn, grow, and connect.
Click HERE to Join or SCAN code below
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Help Shape the Future!
We want to hear from you! Take 30 seconds to complete our quick 4-question survey and help us design programs that reflect your interests and fit your schedule:
👉 [Click HERE to fill out the survey]
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VS Community Support.
If you know someone who is unwell and would appreciate a visit or check-in call either at home or in the hospital, please contact Ellise Gasner confidentially at Ellise@LIDPaving.ca
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GET INVOLVED AT THE VILLAGE SHUL
Are you interested in supporting The Village Shul and making a difference?
We’re opening up new and existing committees and building a roster of volunteers to help continue all the amazing things the VS has to offer.
There are so many opportunities to choose from, and more hands make light work—so the more, the merrier! The more volunteers we have, the less each person needs to do to help keep VS thriving.
Joining a committee is also a great way to get to know the inner workings of the shul and see if a future seat on the board might be something you’d be interested in.
Click the link below to let us know where you’d like to get involved!
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WEEKLY CLASSES
Fridays
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6:30 AM: Rabbi Tzvi Sytner: Elevate Our Speech
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8:00 AM: Stan Samole: The 4th Reading in 15 Minutes
Sundays
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9:15 AM: Rabbi Yosef Posen: Lessons in the Weekly Parsha, a class for men and women (In-Person & Zoom)
Mondays - Thursdays
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6:30 AM: Pesachim Learning Group: (Men) - on Break until the end of the summer
Mondays
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8:00 AM: Rabbi Shlomo Katz: Halacha: From Then to Now (In-Person)
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9:00 AM: Rabbi Yosef Posen: Mishna on Mondays, a class for men (Zoom)
Wednesdays
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8:00 AM: Rabbi Shlomo Katz: Halacha: From Then to Now (In-Person)
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9:00 PM: Rabbi Elazar Robinson: Talmud – Gateway to Inspired Living, a class for men (Zoom)
Thursdays
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10:00 AM: Rabbi Shlomo Katz: Parsha Plus, a class for women (In-Person) - This class is on break until the end of the summer.
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11:50 AM: Rabbi Yosef Posen: Delve into Talmud, a class for men (In-Person)
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THE VILLAGE SHUL PHOTO GALLERY
To view and download pictures from our events, please click HERE
| | THE CONNECTION BETWEEN AN ELITE IDF SOLDIER IN ISRAEL AND A DOCTOR IN TORONTO | | |
SECURITY AWARENESS
Everyone has a role in community security: do your part. See something, say something! In an emergency, your first call should be to 911. Please report any suspicious or antisemitic incidents to the police and our 24/7 Hotline at 416.635.5600. You can also report using UJA’s digital portal HERE.
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THE VILLAGE SHUL TREE OF LIFE!
Commemorate your Simchas, Births, Dedications, Yahrzeits with a donation to
The Village Shul Tree of Life designed by sculptor ERNEST RAAB.
$360 DONATION:
Small engraved plaque on the wall
by the tree in the Shul.
$720 DONATION:
Large engraved plaque on the wall by the tree in the Shul. Help us cover our wall with your generosity! Receive a Tax Receipt for your donation!
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TRIBUTE CARDS
Tribute cards are the perfect way to strengthen our community.
A donation to the Shul on someone's behalf is a special way of recognizing a friend or loved one. Your contribution in honour or memory of someone goes a long way to supporting the Shul and acknowledging the occasion in a meaningful and lasting way.
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SUPPORT THE VILLAGE SHUL AND AISH HATORAH LEARNING CENTRE
A donation to the Shul on someone’s behalf is a special way of recognizing a friend or loved one. Your contribution in honour or memory of someone goes a long way to supporting the Shul and acknowledging the occasion in a meaningful and lasting way.
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How to Join a Zoom Class: Simply click on the image
for the password
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