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AUGUST 31, 2019 AUGUST 31, 2019 AUGUST 31, 2019 AUGUST 31, 2019 ---- 30 AV 577930 AV 577930 AV 577930 AV 5779

SHABBAT ROSH CHODESH SHABBAT ROSH CHODESH SHABBAT ROSH CHODESH SHABBAT ROSH CHODESH ---- PARSHAT REPARSHAT REPARSHAT REPARSHAT RE’’’’EH EH EH EH

TODAH RABAH to the sponsors:TODAH RABAH to the sponsors:TODAH RABAH to the sponsors:TODAH RABAH to the sponsors:

CONGREGATIONAL KIDDUSH:CONGREGATIONAL KIDDUSH:CONGREGATIONAL KIDDUSH:CONGREGATIONAL KIDDUSH:

Rick & Yvonne Goldberg in honour of the marriage of their daughter, Lauren to Daniel Korman

Fred & Linda Waks in honour of the marriage of their daughter, Ariel to Zachary Tobe

Shabbat, August 31Shabbat, August 31Shabbat, August 31Shabbat, August 31 7:30 am Hashkama Minyan 8:15 am Chumash-Rashi Shiur with Melech Halberstadt 9:00 am Shacharit: Sharp Sanctuary & Downstairs Minyan 10:00 am Youth Programs 10:00 am Teen Minyan Welcome Shabbat

6:25 pm Pre-Mincha Shiur: Rabbi Shore 7:25 pm Mincha: Sharp Sanctuary 7:45 pm Seudah Shlishit: Rabbi Sammy Bergman 8:35 pm Shabbat Ends

Friday, August 30Friday, August 30Friday, August 30Friday, August 30 7:00 pm Mincha 7:39 pm Candles (Earliest 6:35 pm) Friday, September 6Friday, September 6Friday, September 6Friday, September 6 7:00 pm Mincha 7:26 pm Candles (Earliest 6:25 pm)

Mazal Tov to Ethel Rachel & Michael Chalom Touitou Ethel Rachel & Michael Chalom Touitou Ethel Rachel & Michael Chalom Touitou Ethel Rachel & Michael Chalom Touitou on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, SamuelSamuelSamuelSamuel in Israel. Excited brothers are RaphaelRaphaelRaphaelRaphael and GabrielGabrielGabrielGabriel. Proud grandparents are William Yitshak Mettoudi & Chantal Maya Mettoudi, and Roger Fradji Touitou.

MAZAL TOV AND OTHER MEMBERS MATTERS

BABABABA’’’’AL TEFILLAH PROBASAL TEFILLAH PROBASAL TEFILLAH PROBASAL TEFILLAH PROBAS The Ba’al Tefillah Search Committee has arranged for three probas to take place on the following upcoming Shabbatot:

• September 13-14: Chaim FreundChaim FreundChaim FreundChaim Freund • September 20-21: Gabi ShullGabi ShullGabi ShullGabi Shull • September 27-28: Rabbi Jesse ShoreRabbi Jesse ShoreRabbi Jesse ShoreRabbi Jesse Shore

The candidates will lead the davening for Kabbalat Shabbat, Maariv, Shacharit and Mussaf. You are encouraged to attend these services and to provide your feedback through the online questionnaire, to be posted on the shul’s website at: shomayim.org/baaltefillah. Samples of recordings by the candidates are posted on this webpage, as well.

BA’AL TEFILLAH PROBAS

• Monday, September 2, 4:00-7:30 pm - Annual Welcome BBQ. Annual Welcome BBQ. Annual Welcome BBQ. Annual Welcome BBQ. See flyer on p. 3.

• Thursday, September 5, 8:15 pm - Guest Speaker Judy LowyGuest Speaker Judy LowyGuest Speaker Judy LowyGuest Speaker Judy Lowy, Director of La’Ofek, an Israeli organization combating poverty and promoting social equality. She will speak about how ‘out-of-the-box’ thinking enables some of Israel’s vulnerable populations to pave a better future.

• Shabbat, September 7 - Musical Shabbat with Lipa Schmeltzer, Chazzan Shlomo Simcha Musical Shabbat with Lipa Schmeltzer, Chazzan Shlomo Simcha Musical Shabbat with Lipa Schmeltzer, Chazzan Shlomo Simcha Musical Shabbat with Lipa Schmeltzer, Chazzan Shlomo Simcha Sufrin and the Hartzig ChoirSufrin and the Hartzig ChoirSufrin and the Hartzig ChoirSufrin and the Hartzig Choir. See flyer on p. 3.

• Tuesday, September 10, 1:30 pm - "The Fast I Choose:" Isaiah on Repentance, Ritual and "The Fast I Choose:" Isaiah on Repentance, Ritual and "The Fast I Choose:" Isaiah on Repentance, Ritual and "The Fast I Choose:" Isaiah on Repentance, Ritual and RighteousnessRighteousnessRighteousnessRighteousness. Shiur with Rabbi Torczyner. At Shaarei Shomayim.

• Shabbat, September 14 - Guest Speaker Miriam PeretzGuest Speaker Miriam PeretzGuest Speaker Miriam PeretzGuest Speaker Miriam Peretz. See flyer on p. 3.

• Thursday, September 19, 2:00 pm - Catch the Spirit: Afternoon Program Series Catch the Spirit: Afternoon Program Series Catch the Spirit: Afternoon Program Series Catch the Spirit: Afternoon Program Series with Ralph WintrobRalph WintrobRalph WintrobRalph Wintrob: “A Brief History of Political Cartooning, featuring Two Jewish Canadian Masters of the Art.” Members - free; Non Members - $5. Register by calling the oMce.

• Shabbat, September 21 - Kiddush Honouring Jacob Posluns and Welcoming Didi Kiddush Honouring Jacob Posluns and Welcoming Didi Kiddush Honouring Jacob Posluns and Welcoming Didi Kiddush Honouring Jacob Posluns and Welcoming Didi RosenzweigRosenzweigRosenzweigRosenzweig, our past and present Youth Directors. See flyer on p. 3.

• Motzei Shabbat, September 21, 11:20 pm - Kumzitz ProgramKumzitz ProgramKumzitz ProgramKumzitz Program. Instrumental Kumzitz, stories and Divrei Torah by Rabbis Strauchler, Shore, Diamond and Bergman.

SHAAREI SHOMAYIM UPCOMING PROGRAMS

WOMENWOMENWOMENWOMEN’’’’S MEGILLAH READING S MEGILLAH READING S MEGILLAH READING S MEGILLAH READING KOHELET KOHELET KOHELET KOHELET Please join the women of Shaarei Shomayim on Shabbat Chol Hamoed SukkotShabbat Chol Hamoed SukkotShabbat Chol Hamoed SukkotShabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot, October 19 at 11:45 am, for the Women’s Reading of Megillat Kohelet. If you are interested in reading, please contact Lauren Shore at laurenglassmanshore@gmail.com

• Shabbat, August 31, 10:00 am - Teen Minyan Welcome Back ShabbatTeen Minyan Welcome Back ShabbatTeen Minyan Welcome Back ShabbatTeen Minyan Welcome Back Shabbat. • Shabbat, September 7, 10:00 am - Youth Programs KickoO ShabbatYouth Programs KickoO ShabbatYouth Programs KickoO ShabbatYouth Programs KickoO Shabbat. • Monday, September 9, 9:30 am - Rabbi StrauchlerRabbi StrauchlerRabbi StrauchlerRabbi Strauchler’’’’s s s s YirmiyahuYirmiyahuYirmiyahuYirmiyahu ShiurShiurShiurShiur begins. • Tuesday, September 10, 9:30 am - Dr. Shoshana ZoltyDr. Shoshana ZoltyDr. Shoshana ZoltyDr. Shoshana Zolty’’’’s s s s TheTheTheThe Birth of Moral Selfhood Birth of Moral Selfhood Birth of Moral Selfhood Birth of Moral Selfhood Shiur Shiur Shiur Shiur begins. • Tuesday, September 17, 1:30 pm - Rabbi Mordechai TorczynerRabbi Mordechai TorczynerRabbi Mordechai TorczynerRabbi Mordechai Torczyner’’’’s s s s YeshayahYeshayahYeshayahYeshayah ShiurShiurShiurShiur begins.

MINYANIM, PROGRAMS AND SHIURIM BEGIN

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SHABBAT MATTERS

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• Rabbi Jesse Shore Rabbi Jesse Shore Rabbi Jesse Shore Rabbi Jesse Shore will give the PrePrePrePre----Mincha Shiur Mincha Shiur Mincha Shiur Mincha Shiur this Shabbat at 6:25 pm on the topic: “Who Owns Jerusalem, Really?” • Rabbi Sammy BergmanRabbi Sammy BergmanRabbi Sammy BergmanRabbi Sammy Bergman, YU Torah MiTzion Sgan Rosh Beit Midrash, and Rabbinic Assistant at Shaarei Shomayim, will

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TORAH MATTERS:

Kriyat ShemaKriyat ShemaKriyat ShemaKriyat Shema should be recited after 8:30 pm this week. should be recited after 8:30 pm this week. should be recited after 8:30 pm this week. should be recited after 8:30 pm this week.

PARSHA MATTERS - by Rabbi Chaim Strauchler

MATTERS Stay and PlayStay and PlayStay and PlayStay and Play (Ages 0 - 3) Room 101

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Shaar Yafo & Shaar AryehShaar Yafo & Shaar AryehShaar Yafo & Shaar AryehShaar Yafo & Shaar Aryeh (Grade 1 - 5)

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DATEDATEDATEDATE DAVENING TIMESDAVENING TIMESDAVENING TIMESDAVENING TIMES SHIURIM AND LECTURES SHIURIM AND LECTURES SHIURIM AND LECTURES SHIURIM AND LECTURES

Sunday, September 1 / 1 Elul II Rosh ChodeshII Rosh ChodeshII Rosh ChodeshII Rosh Chodesh

7:30 am Talmud Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler

Monday, September 2 / 2 Elul Statutory HolidayStatutory HolidayStatutory HolidayStatutory Holiday

8:30 am 7:30 pm

Shacharit Mincha

7:30 am 4:00 pm

Talmud Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler Annual Welcome BBQ

Tuesday, September 3 / 3 Elul 7:00 / 7:45 am 7:30 pm

Shacharit Mincha

6:15 am Talmud Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler

Wednesday, September 4 / 4 Elul 7:00 / 7:45 am 7:30 pm

Shacharit Mincha

6:15 am Talmud Shiur with Rabbi Shore

Thursday, September 5 / 5 Elul 6:55 / 7:45 am 7:30 pm

Shacharit Mincha

6:10 am Talmud Shiur with Rabbi Shore

Friday, September 6 / 6 Elul

7:00 / 7:45 am 7:00 pm 6:25 pm 7:26 pm

Shacharit Mincha Earliest Candle Lighting Candle Lighting

6:15 am Talmud Shiur with Rabbi Shore

8:30 am 7:30 pm

Shacharit Mincha

FROM A CURSE TO A BLESSINGFROM A CURSE TO A BLESSINGFROM A CURSE TO A BLESSINGFROM A CURSE TO A BLESSING

Niall Ferguson tells the following story in his book “The House of Rothschild:”

Mayer Amschel was also a “good citizen” — a significant phrase, as we shall see. This is evident in Mayer Amschel’s attitude towards charity. As noted above, he and his brothers were conscientious in paying their tenth to the poor of the community. Ludwig Borne remembered the crowd of beggars who used to lie in wait for Mayer Amschel as he walked through the street, and the patience with which he distributed alms. Yet he was less conventional in not confining his charity to the Jewish community. Cohen recalled an occasion when a street-urchin had shouted “Jew!” at him. Mayer Amschel calmly reached into his purse and gave the needy youth some money with the request that he might often repeat what he had said. No one could have been happier to oblige. He took what he was o<ered and cried at the top of his voice: “Jew! Jew!” Several other youths came up and mockingly joined in. Rothschild listened with evident pleasure, pronouncing the Hebrew blessing: “Praise be to Him, who gave the laws to His people of Israel!”

Parshat Re’eh speaks of the mitzvah of charity. It describes that we are to open our hands to the poor and relieve them of their distress. The Torah notes the diMculty of this law. It can weigh heavily on the heart, “Beware lest you harbor the base thought, ‘The seventh year, the year of remission, is approaching,’ so that you are mean to your needy kinsman and give him nothing.” The Torah instructs, “it is because of charity that God blesses us.”

When people cry out “Jew” on the street or in the newspaper, we have the opportunity to turn what might be a curse into a blessing. By our actions, we can define the meaning of the word that refers to us. We are the masters of our destiny. When we give charity and act with kindness, we become a source of blessing for those around us. We can listen to those who shout and we can cower. We can listen to those who shout and turn that attention into a cause for which we too might recite the blessing, “Praise be to Him, who gave the laws to His people of Israel!”

HIGH HOLIDAYS 5780 GUEST CHAZZANHIGH HOLIDAYS 5780 GUEST CHAZZANHIGH HOLIDAYS 5780 GUEST CHAZZANHIGH HOLIDAYS 5780 GUEST CHAZZAN This coming High Holiday season, we will be welcoming Chazzan Shai Abramson, Chief Cantor of the IDFChazzan Shai Abramson, Chief Cantor of the IDFChazzan Shai Abramson, Chief Cantor of the IDFChazzan Shai Abramson, Chief Cantor of the IDF and his choir. Chazzan Abramson will be davening with us on Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. For more details and for his video clips, please go to shomayim.org/event/chazzanabramson and see flyers around the shul.

Additional High Holiday tickets are available at shomayim.org/form/HH2019.

Rosh HashanaRosh HashanaRosh HashanaRosh Hashana is less than a month away! Please ensure that you renew your membership as soon as possible. You may renew your membership and pick-up your tickets during oMce hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 am-5:00 pm; and Friday 8:30 am-2:00 pm. If you have already paid your membership contributions, tickets are available for pickup. The oMce will have extended hours The oMce will have extended hours The oMce will have extended hours The oMce will have extended hours on: Wednesday, September 18; Thursday, September 19; Monday, September 23; and Wednesday, September 25; from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm.

EXTENDED OFFICE HOURS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED VOLUNTEERS NEEDED VOLUNTEERS NEEDED VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for You & Me: An Interactive Art Program You & Me: An Interactive Art Program You & Me: An Interactive Art Program You & Me: An Interactive Art Program - Sunday, November 24, 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Please call the oMce if you are interested in volunteering.

We would like to acknowledge your milestones! Please let us know when there is a birth, Bar/Bat mitzvah, graduation, engagement, aufruf, wedding, significant birthday/anniversary, community recognition, illness, bereavement, or unveiling. Call or email the shul oMce at 416-789-3213 or coordinator@shomayim.org or donate online at Shomayim.org/donate.

Rabbi Chaim Strauchler Avital Strauchler, Rebbetzin Rabbi Jesse Shore, Assistant Rabbi Randall Craig, President Nicole Toledano, Executive Director 470 Glencairn Avenue | Toronto, ON M5N 1V8 | Tel 416-789-3213 | Fax 416-789-1728

WWW.SHOMAYIM.ORG

YAHRZEITS DATEDATEDATEDATE YAHRZEITS BEING OBSERVEDYAHRZEITS BEING OBSERVEDYAHRZEITS BEING OBSERVEDYAHRZEITS BEING OBSERVED

Shabbat, August 31 30 Av

Joyce Aber, mother of Allan Smith Lillian Brudner, mother of Jack Brudner George Daniel, father of Gary Daniel

Harry English, father of Shirley Levine Joseph Ornstein, father of Jill Moscovitch

Sunday, September 1 1 Elul

Abraham Feiglin, father of David Feiglin Nellie Klemensberg, mother of Peter Klemensberg

Moses Schenker and Rochl Schenker, parents of Philip Schenker

Monday, September 2 2 Elul

Kate Burke, mother of Lila Satok Isac David Stern, father of Steven Stern

Sheila Anne Stone, mother of Raymond Stone David Vigon, father of Roz Woodrow

Tuesday, September 3 3 Elul

Rita Abeles, sister of Elfrieda Vale Hessie Gordon, sister of Avis Osher

Ellen Markin, mother of Gina Lapowich Hattie Clark Segal, mother of Gita Rotenberg

Wednesday, September 4 4 Elul

Sam Diament, husband of Sylvia Diament Arthur Silverstein, father of Hirsch Silverstein

Thursday, September 5 5 Elul

Lillian Bernstein, mother of Michael Bernstein Joseph Brandys, father of Miriam Koval

Rhoda Elkin Shoore, mother of Michael Shoore

Friday, September 6 6 Elul

Marcia Hertz, sister of Robbie Schwartz and JeOrey Hertz

Sylvia Kershen, mother of Hal Kershen Jack Ross, father of Carl Ross

Pinchas Tzvi ben Basya, Yita Hentcha bat Shoshana, Rachmiel ben Dvorah (Randall Craig), Geula Liba Yehudit bat Gittel Tzipra, Leah bat Sarah, Hesha Channah bat Bayla, Michael Mordechai Avraham ben Hinda Rifka, Eliyahu ben Ryejah, Miriam bat Chaya, Yitzchak ben Chaya Raizel, Eliyahu Yom Tov ben Leah, Oved ben Regina, Ophira bat Raanana, Shlomo Shraga ben Esther, Yehuda Yosef ben Miriam Yocheved, Elyakim ben Meril, Yosef ben Esther, Rachel bat Leah, Yekutiel ben Sara, Sara bat Yocheved, Golda bat Sarah, Menachem Mendel ben Devorah, Eliyahu Reuven ben Sarah, Yerachmiel ben Luba, Faygala bat Freda, Dovid Chanoch ben Yhudis Ita, Yehezkiel Yehuda ben Chaya, Mindel bat Rochel, Yacov Israel ben Carmela, Hersh Leib ben Miryam, Chaya bat Tova, Efrat bat Etta Miriam, Zachariah ben Yehudit Rachel, Eliyahu ben Ruth, Pesach ben Faiga, Noach ben Eta Rayzil, Minah Tzurel bat Kate, Moshe Tzvi ben Shmuel HaLevi.

COMMUNITY MATTERS • Sunday, September 8, 9:00 am - YU Torah MiTzionYU Torah MiTzionYU Torah MiTzionYU Torah MiTzion’’’’s Tishrei in a Day: A Holiday Panoramas Tishrei in a Day: A Holiday Panoramas Tishrei in a Day: A Holiday Panoramas Tishrei in a Day: A Holiday Panorama. 16 inspiring perspectives

about 3 celebrations (Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot) in 1 day. Free of charge, men and women welcome. At Yeshivat Or Chaim, 159 Almore Ave. For more details, to sponsor or donate go to torontotorah.com/tishrei.

• Sunday, September 8, 8:00-10:00 pm – A Comedy Night: A Comedy Night: A Comedy Night: A Comedy Night: ““““As Good As GoldAs Good As GoldAs Good As GoldAs Good As Gold” ” ” ” featuring Elon Goldfeaturing Elon Goldfeaturing Elon Goldfeaturing Elon Gold in support of Canadian Canadian Canadian Canadian Friends of Boys Town JerusalemFriends of Boys Town JerusalemFriends of Boys Town JerusalemFriends of Boys Town Jerusalem. At Adath Israel Congregation, 37 Southbourne Ave. To RSVP call Sharon or Debbie at 416-789-7241 or go to btjcanada.com.

• Friday, September 13, 7:45 pm - Village Shul Young Professionals Shabbat DinnerVillage Shul Young Professionals Shabbat DinnerVillage Shul Young Professionals Shabbat DinnerVillage Shul Young Professionals Shabbat Dinner. Great company and engaging speaker. At the Village Shul, 1072 Eglinton Ave. W. For information email Jenny at jayne54@gmail.com.

• Sunday, September 15, 9:30 am, 10:30 am & 11:30 am - FREE Kindermusik Demo ClassesFREE Kindermusik Demo ClassesFREE Kindermusik Demo ClassesFREE Kindermusik Demo Classes at Shaarei Shomayim. Ages 0-5 years: 9:30 am for 18 months-3.5 years; 10:30 am for 0-18 months; 11:30 am for 3.5-5 years. For more information email Jane at festivostrings@gmail.com or register online at kindermusikwithjane.kindermusik.com/findaclass.

• Monday, September 16, 7:30-9:30 pm - Toronto Yachad Welcomes: The Aussie GourmetToronto Yachad Welcomes: The Aussie GourmetToronto Yachad Welcomes: The Aussie GourmetToronto Yachad Welcomes: The Aussie Gourmet. A culinary adventure cooking demo and food tasting with Naomi Nachman. At Bais Yaakov Elementary School, 15 Saranac Blvd. Register at yachad.org/toronto. For details contact Devorah Marmer at torontoyachad@ou.org.

• Wednesday, September 18, 7:30 pm - ””””VariationsVariationsVariationsVariations” ” ” ” by Daniella Silver Book Launchby Daniella Silver Book Launchby Daniella Silver Book Launchby Daniella Silver Book Launch. At The Warehouse, 35 Carl Hall Rd. #2. For more information contact Chaya at info@eventz4u.com or 647-381-6005. Pre-order your signed copy at daniellasilvercooks.com for pickup at the launch.

• Sunday, September 22, 8:00 pm - Selichot Concert: A Night of Song and Inspiration with Aaron RazelSelichot Concert: A Night of Song and Inspiration with Aaron RazelSelichot Concert: A Night of Song and Inspiration with Aaron RazelSelichot Concert: A Night of Song and Inspiration with Aaron Razel, world renowned musician. Presented by Bnei Akiva Schools, Mizrachi Canada and Echad L’Echad. At Yeshivat Or Chaim, 159 Almore Ave. For more information and tickets go to mizrachi.ca/razel.

REFUAH SHLEIMAHz

WOMENWOMENWOMENWOMEN’’’’S SIMCHAT TORAH DVAR TORAH PROGRAMS SIMCHAT TORAH DVAR TORAH PROGRAMS SIMCHAT TORAH DVAR TORAH PROGRAMS SIMCHAT TORAH DVAR TORAH PROGRAM If you are interested in delivering a Dvar Torah, please contact Marcy Ages at auntiemarcy@gmail.com.

The Centre Mechitza The Centre Mechitza The Centre Mechitza The Centre Mechitza will be used on Shabbat, September 14.