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בס"ד
The Village Shul Weekly Bulletin
June14 -20, 2025
18-24 Sivan 5785
Parashat Beha’alotcha
פָּרָשַׁת בְּהַעֲלֹתְךָ
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IN THIS EMAIL
Click HERE to view pictures from our recent amazing events!
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June 17th: Men's Scotch, Steak & Study - Click HERE
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June 24th: Torah 2.0: Tuesday Night Learning at The Village Shul - Registration required: tsytner@villageshul.com
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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
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Important Notice: Online Donation Form Temporarily Disabled
Due to recent fraudulent activity on our website, we have temporarily disabled the online donation form as a precautionary measure.
In the meantime, a secure donation link will be included in the weekly bulletin for those who wish to make a donation or sponsor a program.
👉 Click HERE for the new secure online donation link]
If you have any questions or would prefer to donate by phone or email, please contact Cindy at cbenedek@villageshul.com.
We truly appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued support as we work to ensure a safe and secure system for our community.
Thank you for your generosity!
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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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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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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, JUNE 13TH
7:00 AM Shacharit
7:00 PM Mincha
7:24 PM Earliest candle-lighting
8:42 PM Latest candle-lighting
SHABBAT, JUNE 14TH
8:30 AM Shacharit (Main Sanctuary)
10:10 AM (Bronfman Fireplace Room)
Reb Zale Newman
'Stairway to heaven'
10:10 AM (Weinbaum Beis Midrash)
Texts @ 10 with Lance Davis
10:35 AM (Main Sanctuary)
Rabbi's message with Rabbi Tzvi Sytner
11:10 AM (Main Sanctuary)
Issues @ 11 with Sam Strasser
'Growth & Torah in the Age of AI: Advice from the Heart '
Advanced Ethics (Weinbaum Beis Midrash)
Rabbi Shlomo Katz
A Taste of Talmud (New Tots Room)
Bob Zinner
11:55 AM Community Kiddush (Friedmann Berg Social Hall)
8:00 PM Pirkei Avot (Ethics) with A. H. Rubenstein
8:35 PM Mincha followed by Seudah Shlishit
9:45 PM Ma’ariv
9:55 PM Havdallah, Shabbos Ends
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WEEKDAY SERVICES AT TVS
SHACHARIT
Sunday 8:00 AM
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM
MINCHA
Monday - Thursday 7:10 PM
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RABBI TZVI SYTNER'S DRASHA
THIS SHABBOS
&
THIS WEEK'S BULLETIN
are sponsored by
Marlene and Irwin Choleva
Karen and Peter Tuschak
Marilyn and David Wagman
in honour of
Rabbi Tzvi Sytner
with deep appreciation for
his unwavering support of their families,
in memory of their beloved father,
Fred Feld, Ephraim ben Pincus ve Fella A”H
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THE KIDDUSH
THIS SHABBOS
is sponsored by
Phil and Sammy Pollack
in honour of the baby naming
of their daughter,
Romi Gray
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SEUDAH SHLISHIT
THIS SHABBOS
is available to be sponsored
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*THE DAIRY KIDDUSH
ON THE SECOND DAY OF SHAVUOT
TUESDAY JUNE 3RD
was co-sponsored by
Saul Gercowsky
In honour of his late father
Morris Gercowsky,
Mordechai Dov Ben Szaja Ve Chana Mina A”H
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mazel tov to Dr. Allan Kaplan on the recent engagement of his daughter, Alisha Rubinstein Kaplan to Alexander Benzacar Savatti.
Mazel Tov to Phil and Sammy Pollack on the baby naming of their daughter, Romi Gray.
Mazal Tov to Ezra and Gina Markovits on the birth of a baby girl, Fraida Rivka. Excited grandparents are Bobby Markovits and Naomi Kestenbaum, and Ashley Desatnik and Tessa Desatnik.
The Village Shul regrets to announce the passing of our dear member, Rebecca Simpson, Rifka Gitel bat Daniel v’Yehudit A”H. Devoted daughter of the late Danny and Edie Monson (z"l). Loving daughter-in-law to Leonard and Micki Simpson and Helen Simpson (z"l). Beloved wife of Alan. Mother of Hannah (Eliot), Raquel, Eli (z"l) and Jared. Sister of Marc, Michael (z"l), Devorah (Rabbi Asher Vale), and Joel (Rochelle). Sister- in-law to Fern (Steven Sofer) and Brenda (Len Goodman).
Torah 2.0 Tuesday Night Learning on June 10th at The Village Shul was co-sponsored by Eden Chai, Geoffrey Aharon, Clive Levitt, Hillel Lichtenstein, Jared Green, and anonymously.
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THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAY
Barnet Goldberg
Francy Kussner
Andrew Medjuck
Sandy Meyers
Naomi Strasser
Leah Izenberg
Leo Frydrych
Jordan Brody
Candice Aharon
Jordyn Selznick
Lyla Macklin
Sarah Eve Rimer
Steve Ospalak
Jonathan Solursh
Yehoshua Oksemberg
Benjamin Nashman
Daniel Israelsohn
Eli Savage
Fern Reich
William (Billy) Berger
Lani Lieberman
Chloe Strasser
Aiden Jonah Freiheit
Aaron Kwinter
Lily Blitstein
Ryan Jelilyan
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THIS WEEK'S YAHRZEITS
Jane Lukashevsky’s husband Gregory, Tzvi Ben Shabsal Ve Liba A”H, June 7th.
Jesse Zelunka's stepfather Stephen Rosen, Simcha Ahron A"H, June 14th.
Sheera Kaminsky's mother Clair Sharon Jacoboson, Chaya Shprintse bat Yashaya A"H, June 14th.
Leo Jaegerman's father Wilhelm Jagerman, Ze'ev be Shamai A"H, June 14th.
Jonathan Gross' sister Marjorie Gross, Malka bat Pinchas A"H, June 15th.
Mari Masha Yossiffon Halpern's grandmother Masha bat Eliyahu Knorosvski A"H June, 16th.
Ken Stern's brother Rabbi Mike Stern, Yosef Elimelecch Ben Ruvane A"H, June 16th.
Jordana Gertner's father Henry Joseph Gertner, Yoseph Hanuch Ben Do Ve Regina A"H, June 16th.
Elissa Atlin's father Henry Joseph Gertner, Yoseph Hanuch Ben Do Ve Regina A"H, June 16th.
David Papernick's father Bernard Papernick, Benyomin A"H, June 16th.
Yoav Zimmer's father Barry Zimmer A"H June 17th.
Lawrence Rendely's mother Sarah Lilly Rendely, Sarah Bat Itzhak A"H, June 17th.
Ashely Nahornick-Vale's grandfather Gabriel Miller, Gavriel ben Nathan Nutti A"H, June 18th.
Brenda Nahornick's grandfather Gabriel Miller, Gavriel ben Nathan Nutti A"H, June 18th.
Stephen Wesibrod's mother Helen Weisbrod, Chaya bat Yaakov Mordechai A"H, June 19th.
Sara Goldband's mother Blanche Shmit, Blima bat Velvel A"H, June 20th.
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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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RESPECTING OUR SHARED SPACE
FOOD AND BEVERAGE POLICY
To ensure full compliance with Kashrut laws, all food and beverages brought onto the premises must be coordinated through the main office, which verifies that all items are kosher and permissible.
All food and beverage arrangements must be made through the office. If you wish to supplement our standard offerings, prior approval from one of the Rabbis is required. Should you wish to arrange for any food or beverages outside of the usual sponsorship options, please request a meeting with the office in advance to review the details and obtain Rabbinic approval before bringing anything into the shul.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR OUR TOTS TOGETHER PRESCHOOL
We’re excited to announce that registration for Tots Together 2025-26, Toddlers and Nursery, is now open to all families! Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to register soon using the link below.
Click HERE to register
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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 Third 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)
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)
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8:00 PM: Torah 2.0
Wednesdays
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8:00 AM: Rabbi Shlomo Katz: Halacha: From Then to Now (In-Person)
- 7:30 PM: Tea & Torah
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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)
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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
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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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