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בס"ד

The Village Shul Weekly Bulletin

January 31 - February 6, 2026

13 - 19 Sh'vat 5786

Shabbat Shira

Parashat Beshalach

פָּרָשַׁת בְּשַׁלַּח

THE BULLETIN

THIS WEEK

IS CO-SPONSORED BY

Jon & Kim Abrams

Jon & Sari Hanser

Steven & Alison Green

in honour of

the Yahrzeit of Kim, Jon and Alison’s sister

Melanie Dale Hanser

Dinah Malka bat Shimon Binyamin A״H

&

in honour of

the Yahrzeit of their father

Dr. Barry Charles Hanser

Shimon Binyamin ben Shaul A״H

IN THIS EMAIL

Click HERE to view pictures from our recent amazing events & classes!



  • Wednesday, February 4, 11, 18: Torah & Tea with Leah Handlesman - Click HERE
  • Sunday, February 8: Breakfast and Shiur with Rabbi Nissim Tagger
  • Friday-Shabbat, February 13-14: Scholar in Residence,with Rabbi David Debow
  • February 18: The Village Shul Annual Fundraising Campaign
  • Sunday, February 22: Women’s Israeli Dance Party - Click HERE
  • Sunday, March 1: The Village Shul Purim Carnival - Click HERE
  • Tuesday, March 3: Purim in the Caribbean - Click HERE - Members-only registration until February 15. Public registration opens February 16 -limited spots!
  • Thursday, March 5: The Village Shul Ski Day - Click HERE
  • Friday, March 13: Family Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi B. - Click HERE
  • Shabbat, March 14: Family Experience with Rabbi B.
  • Tuesday, May 26: Learn to read Hebrew in 5 Minutes with Rabbi Tzvi -Click HERE
  • Tuesday, June 9: The Village Shul 28th Annual Golf Tournament - Click HERE


CONTRIBUTIONS

  • Tribute Cards: a meaningful way to Celebrate & Remember - Click HERE
  • Pledge Form: Support the Village Shul Community - Click HERE

WEEKLY CLASSES

DAY

TIME

TEACHER

TITLE

AUDIENCE

IN-PERSON / ZOOM

Fridays

6:30 AM

Rabbi Tzvi Sytner

Duties of the Heart

Men & Women

In-Person

Fridays

8:00 AM

Stan Samole

Words of Our Sages

Men & Women

In person (includes breakfast)

Sunday

9:15 AM

Rabbi Yosef Posen

Lessons in the Weekly Parsha

Men & Women

In-Person & Zoom

Monday-Thursday

6:30 AM

Rabbi Shlomo Katz

Talmud Learning Group

Men

In-Person

Monday

8:00 AM

Rabbi Shlomo Katz

Halacha: From Then to Now

Men & Women

In-Person

Monday

9:00 AM

Rabbi Yosef Posen

Mishna on Mondays

Men

Zoom

Monday

11:00 AM

Liat Garelick

Morning Mindfulness Moment

Women

In-Person

Monday

7:30 PM

Liat Garelick

Women's in the Torah

Women

In-Person

Wednesday

8:00 AM

Rabbi Shlomo Katz

Halacha: From Then to Now

Men & Women

In-Person

Thursday


10:00 AM

Rabbi Shlomo Katz

Parsha Plus

Women

In-Person

Thursday

11:50 AM

Rabbi Yosef Posen

Delve into Talmud

Men

In-Person & Zoom

WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Please join us in welcoming Orly Aaron, Hooman Tabesh, and Brendan Schwartz as newly elected members of the Board of Directors of The Village Shul.


On behalf of the Board and our entire community, we thank them for stepping forward to serve. We are truly grateful for their willingness to dedicate their time and care to the future of our shul.


We look forward to their contributions and leadership in the years ahead.

Yasher koach and welcome!

TURN YOUR GROCERY SHOPPING INTO A MITZVAH FOR THE VILLAGE SHUL!

Every trip to Olive Branch can now support The Village Shul. Through Olive Branch’s Checkout for Change program, simply scan your loyalty app at checkout, and 1% of your purchase will be donated directly to our shul.


By choosing The Village Shul, you’re helping strengthen Jewish life in our community, supporting meaningful programming, learning, and connection for all ages, simply by doing your regular grocery shopping.


An easy mitzvah. A lasting impact.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Village Shul can help you plan a Lunch & Learn for your friends, family, or colleagues, at your home, office, or right here at the shul! For groups of 10 or more, we provide the learning session; you simply cover the lunch.

It’s a wonderful way to connect, get inspired, and leave with fresh ideas to fuel your mind, body, and soul. Gather a group and enjoy a meaningful experience together — you deserve it!



Contact Executive Director, Cindy Benedek at cbenedek@villageshul.com to learn more!

WE’RE HERE FOR YOU

If you or someone you love would appreciate a visit, whether at home or in the hospital, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our community is here to bring comfort, connection, and care. You can contact Elise Gasner at Ellise@lidpaving.ca or the shul office at admin@villageshul.com, and we’ll be glad to arrange support.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30TH

7:00 AM Shacharit

 

5:10 PM Mincha

4:24 PM Earliest candle-lighting

5:08 PM Latest candle-lighting



SHABBAT, JANUARY 31ST

8:30 AM Shacharit (Main Sanctuary)


10:10 AM (Weinbaum Beis Midrash)

Text @ 10 with Lance Davis

'What does singing have to do with leadership? 


Reb Zale Newman (Fireplace Room)

Stairway to Heaven 

'Listen UP! The rhythm of Jewish prayer'



10:15 AM (Main Sanctuary)

Drasha with Rabbi Shlomo Katz


11:00 AM (Main Sanctuary)

Issues @ 11 with Shmueli Soroka 

'Our Daily crossing of the Sea'


Advanced Ethics (Weinbaum Beis Midrash)

with Reb Stuart Hytman

'Beshalach: A Workshop for Emunah and Personal Growth’


A Taste of Talmud (New Tots Room)

Baruch Fleischer


11:45 AM Community Kiddush (Friedmann Berg Social Hall)



5:00 PM Mincha followed by Seudah Shlishit

6:02 PM Ma’ariv

6:12 PM Havdallah, Shabbos Ends

WEEKDAY SERVICES AT TVS

SHACHARIT

Sunday 8:00 AM

Monday - Friday 7:00 AM


MINCHA

Sunday - Thursday 5:15 PM

KIDDUSH

THIS SHABBOS

is available to be sponsored

SEUDAH SHLISHIT

THIS SHABBOS

is sponsored by

Steven & Carol Charkow

in honour of

the Yahrzeit of their beloved son,

Daniel Charkow,

Daniel Shalom ben Simcha Chaim A”H

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mazel Tov to Aryelle Segal on her engagement to Joshua Avraham Haldorsen.


Rabbi Shlomo Katz’s class on Thursday, January 29 was sponsored by Avidan de Lara and Karen Levy in honour of the completion of Kaddish for Karen’s stepfather Sr. Jacky Cohen Azar, Jacobo ben Ruth A”H.


A class is sponsored by David & Faye Markowitz in honour of the Yahrzeit of David’s parents, Julia Markowitz, Shayndel bat Yaakov A"H and Louis Markowitz, Chaim Yehuda Dov ben Avraham A"H.

BIRTHDAYS

Ashley Steinhauer

Zachary Stern

Tirzah Tward

Ryan David Prince

Simone Norman

Emma Corber

Sydney Leibowitz

Daniel Benaich

Shira Granovsky

Marion Schwartz

Sari Tile

Mason Mednick

Richard Markowitz

Anat Tesciuba

Abigail Freiheit

Rael Diamond

Jeff Schwartz

Yakira Gasner

Cindy Himelstein

Mira Dworski

Vera Polyakova

Richard Posluns

Jeremy Diamond

Shoshana Clara Dworski

Jonathan Pyzer

Noah Vale

Michelle White

YAHRZEITS

Kim Abrams' father Barry Charles Hanser, Shimon Binyamin Ben Shaul A"H, January 31st.

Alison Green's father Barry Charles Hanser, Shimon Binyamin Ben Shaul A"H, January 31st.

Jon (Jonathan) Hanser's father Barry Charles Hanser, Shimon Binyamin Ben Shaul A"H, January 31st.

Lance Davis' father Jordan Davis, Ya'akov ben Leib HaLevi A"H, February 1st.

Sam Berkel's father Toby Berkelhammer, Tovia A"H, February 2nd.

David Markowitz's mother Julia Markowitz, Shayndel bat Yaakov A"H, February 2nd.

Phil Hart's father John Hart, Yitzchak Yaakov ben David HaLevi A"H, February 5th.

Steven and Carol Charkow's son Daniel Charkow, Daniel Shalom ben Simcha Chaim A"H, February 5th.

Joshua Charkow's brother Daniel Charkow, Daniel Shalom ben Simcha Chaim A"H, February 5th.

Sandy Meyers' sister Fern Miller, Faiga Liba Bat Israel Hersch ve Tsipora Rochel A"H, February 5th.

Barnet Goldberg's father Norman Goldberg, A"H, February 5th.

Susan Lapell's father Sam Posluns, Yerachmiel ben Avram A"H, February 5th.

Cindy Himelstein's grandfather Morris Himelstein, Moshe A"H, February 6th.

Ian Ringel's sister Leah Ringel, Rivka Leah bat Avraham HaLevi A"H, February 6th.

Cathy Posluns' mother Ethel Miller, Ita Rachel Bat Chaim VeChana A"H, February 6th.

Teen Volunteers Needed – Purim Carnival

Calling all teens! Help bring our Purim Carnival to life by volunteering with games, activities, and set-up. It’s a fun way to give back to the community—and all volunteer hours will be signed for school requirements.

We’d love to have you join us! 🎭🎉

CLICK HERE to sign up!

Members-only registration until February 15.

Public registration opens February 16-limited spots!

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!

THE VILLAGE SHUL MIKVAH

To schedule an appointment, please click HERE or go www.mikvahrsvp.com/tvsmikvah

 

For more information, please contact Chana Lebowitz, Mikvah Supervisor: mikvah@villagehul.com

 

For the Mikvah Keilim please contact the office: office@villageshul.com or 416 785 1107

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.