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בס"ד
The Village Shul Weekly Bulletin
February 1-7, 2025
3-9 Shavat 5785
Parashat Bo
פָּרָשַׁת בֹּא
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IN THIS EMAIL
Click HERE to view pictures from our recent amazing events!
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February 7th-8th - Shabbaton with Rabbi B. - Click HERE
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February 11-12 - The Village Shul Annual Fundraising Campaign - 2025 Fundraiser Champion Sign-Up
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February 19 - Challah Bake - Click HERE
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February 21st-22nd - Shabbaton with The Traveling Chassidim - Click HERE
We are looking for Shomer Shabbos host families.
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February (18th, 25th) March (4th)- 3-part series (Men & Women) - From Prayer to Tefillah: Connecting to and Understanding the Right Side of the Siddur - Click HERE
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March 2nd - Songs for their Soul - Click HERE
- June 10th - The Village Shul 27th Annual Golf Tournament
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HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR THE TRAVELING CHASSIDIM
WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 21-22
The Traveling Chassidim are visiting next month, and we’re excited to welcome them to our community! To make their stay as warm and inviting as possible, we’re looking for Shomer Shabbos host families to extend The Village Shul’s signature hospitality.
If you are Shomer Shabbos, interested in hosting, or have any questions about what hosting entails, please reach out to us at admin@villageshul.com.
Thank you for helping us create a welcoming and meaningful experience for our guests!
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BECOME A VS CHAMPION FOR OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN!
Mark your calendars! The Village Shul's Annual Fundraiser is coming up on Tuesday, February 11, and Wednesday, February 12.
As we launch this year’s Annual Fundraising Campaign, we’re calling on our members to help secure a strong and vibrant future for our community. Together, we can make a meaningful impact on the heart of Jewish life at The Village Shul.
We’ll set up a personalized fundraising page just for you, making it easy to reach out to friends, family, and colleagues. Your support in sharing the incredible work we do to engage, inspire, and strengthen Jewish life will make all the difference. Let’s make this year unforgettable!
Ready to step up?
Sign up to be a VS Champion: 2025 Fundraiser Champion Sign-Up
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Now Available: Reb Zale's Stairway to Heaven – A Novice's Guide to Traditional Jewish Prayer
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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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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, Nancy Weisbrod, Willy Tencer, Reb Zale Newman.
Join a committee, get involved.
Contact the office at 416-785-1107.
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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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NEW SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY: SUSHI TABLE AT OUR KIDDUSH
We’re excited to introduce a delicious new sponsorship option to enhance our Kiddush!
For $720, you can sponsor a Sushi Table featuring:
🍣 400 pieces of freshly made sushi
👨🍳 A sushi chef on-site to prepare the sushi live
This unique offering is sure to elevate our weekly Kiddush and delight our members and families!
To reserve this sponsorship, simply lick HERE or contact the office for more details at office@villageshul.com or 416.785.1107. Please note that a one-week notice is required for booking.
Don’t miss the chance to add this amazing experience to your event!
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 31ST
7:00 AM Shacharit
5:10 PM Mincha
4:26 PM Earliest candle-lighting
5:09 PM Latest candle-lighting
SHABBAT, FEBRUARY 1ST
8:30 AM Shacharit (Main Sanctuary)
10:10 AM (Weinbaum Beis Midrash)
Texts @ 10 with Les Aaron
'Rosh Chodesh and the Jewish calendar: Why the holidays are either early or late, but never on time!'
10:25 AM (Main Sanctuary)
The Rabbi’s message with Rabbi Asher Vale
11:10 AM (Main Sanctuary)
Issues @ 11 with Michael Tweyman
'Can we be good without God?'
A Taste of Talmud (New Tots Room)
Baruch Fleischer
11:55 AM Community Kiddush (Friedmann Berg Social Hall)
4:55 PM Mincha followed by Seudat Shlishit
6:03 PM Ma’ariv
6:13 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 5:15 PM
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THE KIDDUSH THIS SHABBOS
is co-sponsored by
Jesse and Courtney Zelunka
in honour of
their joining the Village Shul Family
&
Avi and Amanda Tesciuba
in honour of
the Yahrzeit of Avi’s father
Victor Haim Tesciuba, Haim ben Avraham Tesciuba A”H
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THE HERRING TABLE THIS SHABBOS
is sponsored by
Philip, Shira, Arly, and Estee Black
in honour of
the Yahrzeit of
Candy Schaffel Black,
Chana Sarah Sima bat Eli Hanoch A"H
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SEUDAH SHLISHIT THIS SHABBOS
is available sponsored
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WE WARMLY WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS TO OUR VILLAGE SHUL FAMILY
Seth Frieberg and Sarah Shiff
Ray Gertner and Tami Edelstein
Jason and Tamara Gilbert
Itzhak and Miryam Gleicher
Alex and Aimee Israel
David Winter and Jodi Kaplovitch
Adam Fisch and Marla Klug
Jonah and Allison Marks
Igor and Frances and Nirenshtein
Genevieve Paisley
Jesse and Courtney Zelunka
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mazel Tov to Brendan Schwartz and Jordana Keslassy on the bris of their son, Nathan Judah Schwartz, Nissim Yaakov! Proud Grandparents are David and Judy Schwartz and Nisso and Robin Keslassy.
The Village Shul extends its sincere condolences to Mitchell Zuckerman and Laurie Conn-Zuckerman and their family on the recent passing of Laurie’s beloved father Dr. Garson S. Conn, Gedalia Ben Shmuel Dovid Ve Leah A"H.
A men's class is sponsored by Zack Fuerstenberg and Dana Glassman, in honour of the Yahrzeit of Zack's father, Professor Adam Gabriel Fuerstenberg, Adam Gavriel A"H.
Stan Samole's Class and Breakfast are sponsored by Leo and Marlene Jaegerman in honour of the Yahrzeitof Leo's mother, Fritzi (Finny) Jaegerman, Tzipora bat Yaacov A”H.
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THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS
Shira Granovsky
Daniel Benaich
Simone Norman
Emma Corber
Marion Schwartz
Richard Markowitz
Anat Tesciuba
Sari Tile
Abigail Freiheit
Yakira Gasner
Jeff Schwartz
Cindy Himelstein
Rael Diamond
Mira Dworski
Vera Polyakova
Jeremy Diamond
Richard Posluns
Shoshana Clara Dworski
Noah Vale
Jonathan Pyzer
Marlene Cashman
Vered Kamer
Jared Gertner
Allan Kaplan
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THIS WEEK'S YAHRZEITS
Tracy Bierstock Wilder's father Donald Allan Bierstock, David Aharon ben Tzvi Hersch HaLevi A"H February 1st.
Jordan Nahmias's grandfather Jacob Benaim, Yaakov ben Itzhak A"H February 1st.
Fern Reich's mother-in-law Giselle Reich A"H February 1st.
Avi Tesciuba's father Victor Haim Tesciuba, Haim ben Avraham Tesciuba A"H February 2nd.
Jay Lefton’s grandmother Annie Lefton, Chana Rachel bat Yehiel A”H February 2nd.
Anton Benjamin's father Philip Benjamin, Fayvl Micha'el ben Shlomo A"H February 2nd.
Philip Black's wife Candy Schaffel (Black), Chana Sarah Sima bat Eli Hanoch A"H February 3rd.
Cheryl Balla's mother Darlene Gan, Alte Nachsha bat Natan A"H February 3rd.
Barbara Balla's mother Darlene Gan, Alte Nachsha bat Natan A"H February 3rd.
Mary Orzech's mother-in-law Cipora Orzech, Tsipora bat Moshe A"H February 4th.
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THE VILLAGE SHUL PHOTO GALLERY
To view and download pictures from our events, please click HERE
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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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or contact the office at 416-785-1107. | |
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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Rabbi Sytner and Rabbi Katz's classes on Friday, January 31st, are cancelled. | | | | |