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

16 Av, 5779 • August 17th, 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.

Minchah/Seudah Shlisheet/Ma'ariv .............7:50 p.m.

Havdallah ......................................9:05 p.m.

Sunday, August 18th

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

Minchah/Ma'ariv ........................... 8:05 p.m.

Monday, August 19th - Thursday, August 22nd

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

Minchah/Ma'ariv ........................... 8:05 p.m.

Friday, August 23rd

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

Candlelighting ........................... 7:51 p.m.

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

Saturday, August 24th

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

We extend a hearty מזל טוב to:Maggie & Jordan Rossman who are naming their baby daughter today.Alex Gerstein & Crystal Jones on their upcoming marriage.Charles Wrock & Kyla Hershoran on their upcoming marriage.Gary & Carla Freedman who are celebrating their 10th Wedding Anniversary. Esther Schwartz on her 90th Birthday.

pARASHAT vAETCHAnAnTorah Reading: Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11 Etz Hayim: Page 1005

Haftarah Reading: Isaiah 40:1-26 Etz Hayim: Page 1033

Thank You, תודה רבה to:Charles Wrock & Kyla Hershoran for sponsoring the Congregational Kiddush in honour of their upcoming marriage. Catherine Rossman for sponsoring the Flowers on the Bimah in honour of the birth of her granddaughter. Fondly remembered at this time is Michael Rossman ז”ל.Alex Gerstein & Crystal Jones for sponsoring the Shabbat Bulletin in honour of their upcoming marriage.Rina Gottesman and Charlene Mandelbaum for sponsoring the Shabbat Bulletin in memory of Sam Rotenberg ז”ל.Bertha, Heather and Elaine Stone for sponsoring the Shabbat Bulletin in loving memory of David M. Stone ז”ל beloved husband and father, on his 5th Yahrzeit.

THiS WEEK & OnGOinG

ADulT STuDY All welcome. Refreshments served. Rabbi Benjamin Hecht Sunday, August 18 at 9:30 a.m. Summer Film Festival: Sunday Mornings at the Movies with Hana WernerSundays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Adath Israel August 18 An outstanding presentation of The Chosen featuring Rod Steiger and Maximilian Schell. Filmed in New York, we see the clash of ideologies between the Chassidic and the Zionist movements in the 1940's. In addition, join us to see an inspiring portrait of friendship. Hana will add comments showing the relevance of this superb film in the 21st Century.August 25th RBG (Ruth Bader Ginsberg Documentary)Hana Werner - Torah for Today FALL dates Sundays, September 8, 15, October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec 1, 8, 15 at 10:30 a.m. in the BoardroomHigh Holy Day Seminar with Hana WernerMonday, September 9, Thursday, September 19 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. in the Boardroom Explore key concepts and prayers for our high Holy Days. Join our lively discussion, adding profound meaning to special moments we can share.

CluB l'CHAYiM Evening Celebration Thursday, August 29 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 22.

womenof adathGolden Hands - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Book Club - Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. Opening date: September 24 Kaddish.com by Nathan Englander Review with Janna Nadler Study - Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Opening date: September 10 Michal Schlesinger: B'nai Brith speaker Topic: Bill 21 September 17 Rabbi Torczyner

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.

SHABBAT BiMAH HOnOuR To request a Shabbat Bimah honour, please contact Cantor Ben Sharpe at ben@adathisrael.com at least three days in advance.

FRiDAY EvEninGS OuTDOOR DAvEninGWe will welcome Shabbat on Friday evenings outside at 6:45 p.m. for August Minchah/Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma’ariv.Meet 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 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.

SCEnE AROunD THE SHul

upCOMinG EvEnTS

Mp Michael levitt and Rabbi David Seed congratulating our summer student leah Kaminker, the recipient of a Federal Summer Student Grant.

ADulT STuDY pROGRAM Wednesday, September 4 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 27, November 3, 10 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. Members - no charge Non-members - $50.

WiDOWED WOMEnSix Thursdays: October 24 - November 281:00 - 3:00 p.m. Facilitated by Bonita Greenbaum

MEn AnD WOMEnSix Tuesdays: October 29 - December 37:30 - 9:00 p.m. Facilitated by Ena CordRefreshments served Members - No charge • Non-members - $100Please reserve by Friday, October 18 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 18 at 7:30 p.m. Topic: The Future of the Holocaust in a World without Survivors. Details to follow.

KippAHS AnD KilTS SCOTCH TASTinG FunDRAiSERlads and lasses welcome Thursday, September 12 7:00 p.m. at Adath Israel. Join us for an enjoyable and educational evening of Single Malt Scotch Whisky tasting. We are thrilled to welcome our famous Scotch connaisseur and recently retired Corby's Brand Ambassador, Frank Biskupek. Cost $136 online, $150 at the door. Tax receipt eligible. Register NOW at www.adathisrael.com

YOunG pROFESSiOnAlS Shoresh nature Hike Sunday, September 154:00 - 6:00 p.m. Hike and Picnic at Earl Bales Park (start at Adath Israel). Our Host for the hike, Shoresh is an amazing Jewish-Environmental organization that combines Eco-friendly values with Jewish thought, teaching and culture. After the hike we will have a picnic in the park. Cost: Includes light lunch, $10 per person, for 2 $18 by Sept. 10 Early bird $8, early bird for 2 $14 by Sept. 3 Register at www.adathisrael.com

CAFFEinATE WiTH CuTlER Sunday, September 15 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Drop by with a question or just to schmooze. The coffee is on us! Starbucks @ Bathurst & New Westminster.

This week, we commemorate the yahrzeits of the following people

16 Av - 22 Av, 5779

Thank You, Todah Rabbah to our Breakfast sponsors for August 17th - August 23rd: Debbie and Jay Waks, Barbara and Henry Schnurbach and victor and Judith Goldberg, The Glicksman Family, The Rotstein Family, Shelly Wasserman and Herb Weisbrod

Saturday, August 17th – 16 AvSam Altbaum, father of Barry Altbaum

& David Altbaum Betty Bloomberg, sister of David Feldman Leibel Cohen, father of Sandra Lerer Hannah Cukier, mother of Iris Grant Jacob Izenberg, father of Loretta Brown Sam Rotenberg, father of Rina Gottesman Nate Salter, father of Deborah Reine Hettie Schild, mother of Rabbi Erwin Schild Clara Sokolsky, mother of Florence Waters Larry Sookman, father of Barry Sookman Abraham Wiener, father of Pearl Goodman Joseph Zarnett, father of Robert Zarnett Sunday, August 18th – 17 AvEstelle Belfer, mother of Carolyn Wagman &

Beverley Belfer Gloria Bender, sister of Stanley Kremer Moritz Birenzweig, father of Jehoshua Birenzweig Barry Brauer, brother of Cecil Brauer Lionel Epstein, father of Joanna Wassyng Gabe Garay, brother of Thomas Garay Joseph Greenstein, father of Irene Haltrecht Tedla Mammo, father of Assay TedlaAllan Oksenberg, father of Neal Oksenberg Bluma Pozniak, mother of Ruth Herskovits Monday, August 19th – 18 AvDavid Charney, father of Robert Charney Louis Gelvan, father of Roslynn Bresgi Elka Shedletsky, mother of Ralph Shedletsky

& Phil Shedletsky Sarah Shiner, mother of Sol Shiner Bella Sookman, mother of Barry Sookman Saul Stieber, father of Steven Stieber

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

Tuesday, August 20th – 19 AvMolly Goldenberg, mother of Jeffrey Goldenberg Alice Marks, mother of Donna MalachLily Polon, mother of Lawrence Polon Pearl Saperia, mother of Deborah Waks

Wednesday, August 21st – 20 AvMarion Grossman, mother of Sam Grossman Arthur Lavine, father of Ivan Lavine Moses Lerner, father of Harvey Lerner Henry Saperia, father of Deborah Waks Al Sherman, father of Lloyd Sherman Ida Shore, mother of Ellen Waxman Inge Silvertown, mother of Paul Silvertown

Thursday, August 22nd – 21 AvMolly Rotstein, mother of Charles Rotstein Millicent Steele, mother of Peter Steele David Stone, husband of Bertha Stone, father of

Elaine Stone & Heather Stone Albert Tobias, husband of Rae Tobias, father of

Marilyn Teitelbaum, Lucy Somer & Frances Kronis Aaron Weingarten, father of Harry Weingarten Alan Wisenberg, husband of Lilly Wisenberg,

father of Ari Wisenberg

Friday, August 23rd – 22 AvSamuel Brail, father of Sid Brail Harvey Chernin, father of Cathy Seetner Annie Geller, mother of Paul Esco Ida Naftolin, mother of Michael Naftolin Hyman Wisebrod, father of Herbert Wisebrod & Shelly

Wasserman Jerry Wolgelerenter, brother of Cary Wolgelerenter David Zener, father of Shelli Mandel & Jori Miller

parashat vaetchananIncomparably rich, this parashah is the source of the classic words of Jewish worship, Sh'ma Yisra-el (Deut. 6:4-9). It also contains the reprise of the Decalogue (cf. Exod. 20) and continues Moses' exhortation to Israel, with special emphasis on God's goodness and on Israel's uniquely intimate relationship with this good and great God.

Taken from Etz Hayim Torah and Commentary