5:23 PM Earliest Candle-lighting I 6:14 PM Latest Candle-lighting

The Village Shul Weekly Bulletin

October 17-23, 2026

6-12 Cheshvan, 5787

Parashat Noach

פָּרָשַׁת נֹחַ

IN THIS EMAIL

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


SHABBOS SPEAKERS ON OCTOBER 17th:

  • October 17 @10:10 am: Heli Baram, a clinical psychologist and mother of two who lost her husband, Aviv Baram, on October 7, 2023, as he defended their family and community in Kfar Aza, will share her story of loss, resilience and rebuilidng.
  • October 17 @ 6:30 pm: Chaya Moss Kleinman, MSW, will share insights into the ongoing impact of war and terror on Israel’s children. Learn how children and families are rebuilding a sense of safety, resilience, and hope during these challenging times.


EVENTS:

  • Kids Zone: October 17, 24 and 31
  • October 20, 27: Torah & Tea - Click HERE
  • October 30- 31: Rabbi Becher Shabbaton - Click HERE
  • Torah 2.0 on Tuesdays, November 3 – December 15, from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. To sign up, email tzvisytner@gmail.com.
  • November 4 @7:30 am: The Felt Sense of TRUST, Finding Ground in an Unpredictable World, with Modya Silver
  • November 20: Save the Date Shabbat Dinner with Peace of Mind Canada Veterans
  • November 25: Men's Scotch, Steak & Study - Click HERE


  • Club 12: SOLD OUT
  • Club 13: Click HERE
  • Hebrew School: Click HERE


CONTRIBUTIONS

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

ELEVATOR OUT OF SERVICE

We regret to inform you that the elevator is currently not functioning properly and is therefore out of service.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH

7:00 AM Shacharit

6:15 PM Mincha


5:23 PM Earliest candle-lighting

6:14 PM Latest candle-lighting


SHABBAT, OCTOBER 17TH

7:40 AM Pre-Shacharit Class (Rebecca Monson Simpson Sanctuary)

Rabbi Yosef Posen

'Philosophical Outlook of Rav Dessler'  


8:30 AM Shacharit (Rebecca Monson Simpson Sanctuary)


10:10 AM: Text @ 10 (Weinbaum Beis Midrash)

with Heli Baram

"Story of her husband, Aviv Baram, 33, who was killed defending Kibbutz Kfar Aza and the rebuilding after October 7th"


10:20 AM (Rebecca Monson Simpson Sanctuary)

Drasha with Rabbi Tzvi Sytner


11:10 AM (Rebecca Monson Simpson Sanctuary)

Bar Mitzvah presentation with Cole Salsberg


Advanced Ethics (Weinbaum Beis Midrash)

with Rabbi Yosef Posen

'Reconciling the Contradictions in the Month of Cheshvan'


A Taste of Talmud (New Tots Room)

with Baruch Fleischer


11:55 AM Community Kiddush (Friedmann Berg Social Hall)


5:45 PM Mincha followed by Seudah Shlishit


6:30 PM Chava Moss Klein

"Combating trauma from the effects of conflict on Israel's children"


7:04 PM Ma’ariv

7:14 PM Havdallah, Shabbat Ends

WEEKDAY SERVICES

SHACHARIT

Sunday 8:00 AM  

Monday - Friday 7:00 AM



MINCHA

Sunday - Friday 6:10 PM

ALL CLASSES RESUME THIS SUNDAY!

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

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

RABBI SYTNER’S DRASHA

THIS SHABBAT

is co-sponsored by

Peter & George Friedmann and their families

in honour of the Yahrzeit of

Peter and George’s beloved grandfather,

Tzvi ben Moshe Grosshandler A”H

THE KIDDUSH

THIS SHABBAT

is sponsored by

 Cathy and Aaron Kwinter

in honour of the Bar Mitzvah

 of their grandson, 

Cole Salsberg

SEUDAH SHLISHIT

THIS SHABBAT

is sponsored by

David Barth & Sheryl Gutzin and Family

in honour of the Yahrzeit of

David’s beloved father

Dr. Bernard (Ben) Barth

Dov Avraham ben Pinchas A”H

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mazel Tov to Elad & Einat Mei-Dan on the Bar Mitzvah of their son Ariel.


Mazel Tov Cathy and Aaron Kwinter on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Cole Salsberg.


Mazel Tov Kevin & Jennifer Salsberg on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Cole Salsberg.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

Michael & Jenn Ferman

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS

Judy Schwartz

Ruth Gili Bernstein

Avraham Freedman

Harrison Levine

Hannah Zilbert

Jennifer Felsher

Sandra Grunberg

Yair Sayegh

Tanya Cotler

Orly Frieberg

Lauren Train

Isaac Bernstein

Aaron Izenberg

Joseph Sonshine

Gabriel Shack

Carolyn Tucker

Eli Benzaquen

Aaron Izenberg

Laurie Conn-Zuckerman

Brady Valencia

David Schwartz

Tova Sasson-Travis

Brenda Malamud

Aliyah Shack

Stephen Steinhauer

Barbara Kives

Sara Winder

Dale Abrams

Karly Bloom

Rivka Yael Walker

Marc Valencia

THIS WEEK'S YAHRZEITS

David Barth's father Bernard (Ben) Barth, Dov Avraham ben Pinchas A"H, October 17th.

Allan Slomovic's father Jack Slomovic, Jacov Yehuda A"H, October 18th.

Toba Sheryl Lavine's father Mauri, Moshe Ben Shul A"H, October 19th.

Judy Schwartz's father Danny Jack Aiken, Yaacov Dovid Ben Yosef Shmuel Ve Gittel A"H, October 20th.

Deon Kibel's mother Faith Kibel, Emunah Bat Moishe Ve Lilly A"H, October 20th.

Philip Black's brother David Ben Black A"H, October 20th.

Shelley Black's brother David Ben Black A"H, October 20th.

Francy Kussner's father Norman Kussner, Nachum Ben Yitzchak A"H, October 20th.

Melanie Craig's father John Craig, Yaacov Ben Avraham A"H, October 21st.

Marsha Kazman's brother Avram Mordechai Kazman, Avram Mordechai ben Moshe Nachman A"H, October 21st.

Micah Rand's mother Jacqueline Rand A"H, October 22nd.

Tamar Zagdanski Weisbrod's grandfather Ernest Singer, Moshe Chaim Ben Michal V'Necha A"H, October 22nd.

Mary Orzech's mother Ruth Metzendorf, Rut bat Avraham A"H, October 23rd.

Peter Friedmann's grandfather Tzvi ben Moshe Grosshandler A"H, October 23rd.

George Friedmann's grandfather Tzvi ben Moshe Grosshandler A"H, October 23rd.

OUR KIDDUSH & KITCHEN GUIDELINES

We are always happy to serve our community and provide a beautiful Kiddush for everyone to enjoy. To help us maintain proper kashrut, organization, and safety, we kindly ask that

no one enter the kitchen or take any leftover food without permission

from Orly, our mashgiach.

 Thank you so much for your understanding, cooperation, and respect for these guidelines.

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.

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.