Senior RabbiAdam CutlerRabbiDavid C. SeedCantorAlex SteinChazzan SheniBen Sharpe

ברוכים הבאים Welcome to our Congregation

PresidentMarilyn Sherman

Executive DirectorPhil David

Rabbi EmeritusErwin SchildCantor Emeritus

A. Eliezer Kirshblum

שבת שלוםShabbat Shalom

2 Av, 5779 • August 3rd, 2019

We invite you to pray with us...

The Congregational Kiddush will take place in the Alex Tobias Hall.

37 Southbourne Avenue • Toronto, Ontario • M3H 1A4 416.635.5340 • www.adathisrael.com • info@adathisrael.com

Shabbat Shacharit ..........................9:00 a.m.

Play & Pray - School Wing ............ 10:00 a.m.

Torah Study - Boardroom ..............11:30 a.m.

Minchah/Seudah Shlisheet/Ma'ariv .............8:10 p.m.

Havdallah ......................................9:27 p.m.

Sunday, August 4th

Shacharit .......................... 8:00 & 9:00 a.m.

Minchah/Ma'ariv ........................... 8:25 p.m.

Monday, August 5th - Civic Holiday

Shacharit .......................... 8:00 & 9:00 a.m.

Minchah/Ma'ariv ........................... 8:25 p.m.

Tuesday, August 6th - Thursday, August 8th

Shacharit .......................... 7:00 & 7:45 a.m.

Minchah/Ma'ariv ........................... 8:25 p.m.

Friday, August 9th

Shacharit ........................... 7:00 & 7:45 a.m.

Candlelighting ........................... 8:12 p.m.

Minchah/Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma'ariv ......... 6:45 p.m.

Saturday, August 10th

Shabbat Shacharit ..........................9:00 a.m.

Yizkor MeMorial Book 5780Deadline for submission august 6th. We publish a Yizkor Memorial Book each year to honour the memory of your loved one(s), which is used during Yizkor Services at Yom Kippur, Shemini Atzeret, Pesach and Shavuot.

Access form at www.adathisrael.com or at the shul. For more information, please contact 416.635.5340 or reception@adathisrael.com

pArASHAT MATTOT - MASeiTorah reading: Numbers 30:2 - 36:13 Etz Hayim: Page 941

Haftarah reading: Jeremiah 2:4-28; 3:4 Etz Hayim: Page 973

Thank You, תודה רבה to:John & Marcia Wenus for sponsoring the Shabbat Bulletin in memory of John’s father irwin Wenus ז”ל.

SeCuriTy COnTribuTiOnDeadline: August 9th In our continued effort to improve Adath Israel’s security - and to protect our members, schoolchildren and guests - Adath Israel’s Board of Governors has requested a one-time security contribution as a tax deductible donation of $27 for Singles & $54 for Families, due August 9th. Please contact the office at 416.635.5340 or visit https://tinyurl.com/y4dbfx86 to learn more about our Security strategy and new initiatives.

THiS WeeK & OngOing

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ADulT STuDy All welcome. Refreshments served. Torah Study with rabbi Cutler Saturday, August 3rd at 11:30 a.m. in the Boardroom rabbi benjamin Hecht Sunday, August 4th at 9:30 a.m. Why Be Jewish? And What Then is Jewishness? Summer Film Festival: Sunday Mornings at the Movies with Hana WernerSundays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Adath Israel August 18th The ChosenAugust 25th RBG (Ruth Bader Ginsberg Documentary)Hana Werner - Torah for Today FALL dates Sundays, September 8th, 15th, October 27th, November 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, Dec 1st, 8th, 15th at 10:30 a.m. in the Boardroom

Club l'CHAyiM evening Celebration Thursday, August 29th at 6:00 p.m. Featuring Arny g of Cruiseship fame, A tribute to Frank Sinatra. Club L’Chayim Members $15, Guests $18. Register at www.adathisrael.com or call the shul office at 416.635.5340 by Thursday, August 22nd.Club l’Chayim endowment Cards For just $25, you can buy 5 beautiful Club L’Chayim tribute cards to acknowledge any occasion. Since 1989, proceeds have benefitted the shul and they are tax deductible. Contact 416.635.5340 for more information. Cards may be picked up in the shul office.

golden Hands - Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.book Club - Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. Watch for fall datesStudy - Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Watch for fall dates

prAy & plAy AnD JuniOr COngregATiOn pray & play runs every week on Shabbat at 10:00 a.m. in the school wing. Nursery & Kindergarten age children. •Songs, prayers, Jewish games, stories and Prizes •Regular visits from our Cantors •Snacks included

Junior Congregation will resume on Saturday, September 7th at 10:30 a.m. in the Library. Grades 1 to 6. •Prayers and parsha plays •Group activities songs, prizes and lots of fun with your friends! •Snack included •Shinshinim programming

FriDAy eveningS OuTDOOr DAveningWe will welcome Shabbat on Friday evenings outside at 6:45 p.m. for August Minchah/Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma’arivMeet on the grass beside Southbourne Avenue.All Welcome. In case of bad weather, services will be in the Donnenfield Chapel.

inTrODuCing nOgA AnD rOn We are thrilled to welcome Noga Uchovsky and Ron Baskind, our incoming ShinShinim (young emissaries from Israel) for 2019/2020. They will arrive in August.Visit https://tinyurl.com/y3s8z7l4 to learn more.

WeDneSDAy gAMeS Wednesdays, 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. $2. Join us for a social activity program of Mah-Jong, Bridge, Canasta & more. For beginners and seasoned veterans alike. Pastry & coffee. Open to community.

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HigH HOly DAyS 2019 HOnOurSWe welcome your participation. If you would like an honour during the High Holy Days, please contact the synagogue office at 416.635.5340.

MeMOriAl plAqueS Order a MeMOriAl plAque to honour the memory of your loved ones, to be dedicated on October 21st, 2019 - Shemini Atzeret at yizkor services. Contact Nancy at the synagogue or nancy@adathisrael.com by August 14th.

SHAbbAT biMAH HOnOur To request a Shabbat Bimah honour, please contact Cantor Ben Sharpe at ben@adathisrael.com at least three days in advance.

The Adath israel Admin Team hard at work in ShulCloud database training.

ADulT STuDy prOgrAM Wednesday, September 4th at 12:00 p.m. picture perfect Memories - take travel pictures like a pro with Mark Wolfson, Retired Vice-President of Henry's. Wednesday Conversations: What People are Talking About. A special audio visual Photography session to help you capture the best of your travel pictures. $15 in advance $20 at the door. Light lunch served. Register at www.adathisrael.com

bereAveMenT SuppOrT:lOSS OF A pArenT Help yourself deal with the loss of your parent. Learn coping skills to navigate your grief. Facilitated by Bonita Greenbaum. 3 Sundays October 27th, November 3rd and November 10th 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. Members - no charge Non-members - $50.

WiDOWeD WOMenSix Thursdays: October 24th - November 28th1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Facilitated by Bonita Greenbaum

Men AnD WOMenSix Tuesdays: October 29th - December 3rd7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Facilitated by Ena CordRefreshments served Members - No charge • Non-members - $100Please reserve by Friday, October 18th as space is limited. Contact reception at 416.635.5340 x 301 or reception@adathisrael.com

Introducing Adath Hebrew Academy, an exciting new path to Jewish learning. We empower your children to discover, create and share personal A-Ha! moments during their educational journey.

Discover Your A-HA! MoMents

register online at adathisrael.com or contact us: 416.635.5340 x 314 hebrewschool@adathisrael.com

JeWisH connections JeWisH cuLture JeWisH continuitY

neW leD SeCuriTy ligHTing inSTAlleD As one of the key projects funded by the Federal SIP Grant, take a moment when you are here in the evening to notice our new LED security lights which have been installed around the perimeter of the building including the ramp and parking lot.

SpeCiAl gueST SpeAKer barbara Kirshenblatt, Scholar of Jewish Studies Wednesday, September 18th at 7:30 p.m. Details to follow.

Tisha b’Av is the most sorrowful day on the Jewish calendar, memorializing the destruction of both Temples and other calamities that have befallen our people. This year, we commemorate Tisha b’Av after Shabbat on August 10th through Sunday, August 11th. Among the practices associated with the day are the chanting of the Scroll of Eichah and fasting from sunset to nightfall. Please wear Shabbat appropriate non-leather shoes.

Saturday, August 10th - erev Tisha b'AvShabbat Shacharit ........................... 9:00 a.m.Minchah ........................................ 7:25 p.m. Ma'ariv .......................................... 9:15 p.m.Sunday, August 11th - Tisha b'AvShacharit ....................................... 8:30 a.m.Minchah/Ma'ariv ............................. 8:15 p.m.

This week, we commemorate the yahrzeits of the following people

2 Av - 8 Av, 5779

Thank You, Todah Rabbah to our Breakfast sponsors for August 3rd - August 9th: Doris & Ashley Waltman, larry & Cheryl Sonenberg, elaine & Arnie rose, The yakubowicz Family, pauline & larry bacher, lily goldberg and bernie & Sheri goldberg

Saturday, August 3rd – 2 AvWilliam Hershorn, father of Carol Hershorn Harvey Lister, father of Arlene Gladstone Betty Pollock, mother of Marc Pollock Hannah Schreier, mother of Akiva Schreier Irwin Wenus, father of John Wenus Fay Wolff, mother of Errol Wolff Sunday, August 4th – 3 AvEstelle Gomberg, mother of Marla Richler Clare Herman, mother of Paul Herman Louis Jackson, father of Merrick Jackson Leigh Naftolin, brother of Stanley Naftolin Dobbie Shull, mother of Hilliard Cohen Joel Wolinsky, brother of Stephen Wolinsky Monday, August 5th – 4 AvAlbert Cole, brother of Joe Cole Sydney Jacobs, father of Elaine Goldhar

& Norman Jacobs Raphael Resnick, father of Ethel Sprackman Sara Waltman, mother of Cheryl Sonenberg

& Ashley Waltman Paula Weiner, mother of Floyd Weiner Ida Wiseman, mother of Freema Trager Ruth Young, sister of Feige Kay Tuesday, August 6th – 5 AvPaul Clarfield, husband of Lorraine Clarfield,

father of Mindy HandlerMarvin Friendly, father of Brooke Friendly David Gold, father of Steven Gold Joseph Goldberg, father of Ellen Rubinoff,

Barbara Barkin & Fred Goldberg Edith Lyons, mother of Ellen Goldstein Harry Shiff, father of Gary Shiff Harry Silver, father of Louis Silver Zena Waldman, mother of Ida Clodman

& Anne Schwartz Bronia Weinberg, mother of Rochelle Zwicker

We Remember: Senior Rabbi Steven Saltzman ז”ל, Sexton Emeritus Alex Koenigsberg ז”ל

To include the name of an ill or injured loved one in our community’s t'fillot, please contact Cantor Ben Sharpe at ben@adathisrael.com

Reflect and Remember. The Yizkor Memorial Booklet form for next year is now available outside the main office or book on-line for convenience. Deadline: August 5th.

Leib Woznica, father of Marvin Woznica Freida Woznica, mother of Marvin Woznica Wednesday, August 7th – 6 AvLouis Bezumny, father of Jerry Bezner Sally Gottlieb, mother of Marshall Gottlieb Frank Gross, brother of Lilyan Cole Marnie Kimelman, daughter of

Harold & Linda Kimelman Jack Leneck, father of Sharon CohenRuvin Lyons, father of Ellen Goldstein Zelma Meyerowitz, mother of Doreen Rakusin Samuel Myers, brother of Gerald Myers Jacob Noik, father of Minna Stein Helen Schrage, mother of Alvin Schrage Max Szyf, father of Milly Korzinstone Miklos Vadnai, father of Margaret Roseman Richard Vigoda, son of Lou Vigoda Thursday, August 8th – 7 AvLeslie Herman, father of Paul Herman Norman Shanker, brother of Beatrice Gould Rayetta Solomon, sister of Joel Schachter Friday, August 9th – 8 AvAnnie Brown, mother of Samuel Brown Sydney Brownstein, father of Trudy Cappell Sam Goldberg, husband of Lily Goldberg,

father of Pauline Bacher & Bernard Goldberg Goldie Goldstein, mother of Sabina Lefler Eugene Gottlieb, father of Gabby Gottlieb

& Robert Gottlieb Ruby Greenspan, mother of Carol Gordon Jolana Herzog, mother of Diane Crangle Bernard Mandel, father of Wilfred Mandel Marvin Morris, father of Rick Morris Else Salomon, mother of Reny Friedman Evelyn Schwab, mother of Marsha Cohen Joseph Sprackman, husband of

Ethel Sprackman

parashat MatotAs we approach the end of Numbers, the focus shifts to settlement of the Land. This parashah begins with a series of regulations emphasizing the seriousness of oaths and vows and then describes the battle against Midian. Next is a request by two of the tribes to settle in the choice grazing land outside the designated borders of the Promised Land. These chapters, with their promise of the people Israel settling the land God swore to give them, are always read in the weeks before Tishah b'Av, a day when we mourn the destruction of the Temple and the beginning of the Exile.

parashat MaseiThis concluding parashah of Numbers brings Israel to the threshold of the Promised Land. In a sense, it can be seen as the conclusion of the Torah narrative. After this, all that remains is Moses' final oration, which summarizes and repeats incidents from previous books (though there is new legal material in Deuteronomy). Taken from Etz Hayim Torah and Commentary