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SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 ---- 16 ELUL 578016 ELUL 578016 ELUL 578016 ELUL 5780

PARSHAT KI TAVOPARSHAT KI TAVOPARSHAT KI TAVOPARSHAT KI TAVO

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

RABBI STRAUCHLER'S TORAH FOR YOUR RABBI STRAUCHLER'S TORAH FOR YOUR RABBI STRAUCHLER'S TORAH FOR YOUR RABBI STRAUCHLER'S TORAH FOR YOUR LIFE:LIFE:LIFE:LIFE:

Simha & Nelly Mendelsohn in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Simha's father, Samuel Mendelsohn z"l

SHABBAT MATTERS:SHABBAT MATTERS:SHABBAT MATTERS:SHABBAT MATTERS:

Robbie & Brian Schwartz and Je-rey & Elaine Hertz in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Robbie and Je-rey's mother, Sara Hertz z"l

MAZAL TOV:MAZAL TOV:MAZAL TOV:MAZAL TOV:

Susan & Bruce Batist in honour of the marriage of their son, Noah to Abby Andrew

RABBIRABBIRABBIRABBI’’’’S GEMARA SHIUR:S GEMARA SHIUR:S GEMARA SHIUR:S GEMARA SHIUR:

Stephen & Carole Title in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Stephen's mother, Molly Title z"l

Brian & Robbie Schwartz in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Robbie's mother, Sara Hertz z"l

and Brian's grandmother, Blima Martin z"l

TWO EVENINGS OF TEHILLIM:TWO EVENINGS OF TEHILLIM:TWO EVENINGS OF TEHILLIM:TWO EVENINGS OF TEHILLIM:

Charlene & George Arje in honour of their son-in-law, Evan Goldenthal, successfully defending his thesis and completing his PhD

EVENING OF TEHILLIM:EVENING OF TEHILLIM:EVENING OF TEHILLIM:EVENING OF TEHILLIM:

Je-rey & Elaine Hertz and Robbie & Brian Schwartz in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Je-rey and Robbie's mother, Sara Hertz z"l

WALKIEWALKIEWALKIEWALKIE----TALKIES:TALKIES:TALKIES:TALKIES:

Gerald Katz in commemoration of the yahrzeit of his mother, Rachel Katz z"l

RABBI'S CHARITY FUND:RABBI'S CHARITY FUND:RABBI'S CHARITY FUND:RABBI'S CHARITY FUND:

Bernard & Sahri Baum in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Bernard's father, Joseph Baum z"l

YAHRZEIT COMMEMORATION:YAHRZEIT COMMEMORATION:YAHRZEIT COMMEMORATION:YAHRZEIT COMMEMORATION:

Joey & Linda Fried in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Joey's mother, Rosa Fried z"l

Jill & Morris Moscovitch in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Jill's father, Joseph Ornstein z"l

Barry & Debby Goldman in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Barry's brother, Je-rey Goldmanz"l

Bernard & Sahri Baum in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Bernard's father, Joseph Baum z"l

Danny Fleishman in commemoration of the yahrzeit of his mother, Leona Fleishman z"l

Lionel Train, Rena & Richard Levy and Family in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Lionel and Rena's mother, Jeanette Train z"l

Paul Brown in commemoration of the yahrzeit of his father, Dr. Alexander Brown (Eliyahu ben Eliezer v'Bashe) z"l

Ralph & Kitty Wintrob in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Ralph's mother, Zelda Wintrob z"l

• Mazal Tov to Steven & Laura Slavens Steven & Laura Slavens Steven & Laura Slavens Steven & Laura Slavens on the birth of their son, Sidney ReubenSidney ReubenSidney ReubenSidney Reuben. Excited brother is Ben David SlavensBen David SlavensBen David SlavensBen David Slavens. Proud grandparents are James & Linda SlavensJames & Linda SlavensJames & Linda SlavensJames & Linda Slavens and David & Alicia Wexler.

• Mazal Tov to Joey & Nathalie BerljawskyJoey & Nathalie BerljawskyJoey & Nathalie BerljawskyJoey & Nathalie Berljawsky on the birth of their twin girls, SophieSophieSophieSophie and IsabelleIsabelleIsabelleIsabelle. Excited siblings are AbigailAbigailAbigailAbigail and EvanEvanEvanEvan. Proud grandparents are Mark and Suzanne Gans and Sheila Wimisner.

• Mazal Tov to Evan Goldenthal Evan Goldenthal Evan Goldenthal Evan Goldenthal for successfully defending his thesis and completing his PhD in the Humanities Department at York University.

• Tzetchem L’shalom to Maya Aronson, Justin Goodman, Benjamin Maisel, Natan Maya Aronson, Justin Goodman, Benjamin Maisel, Natan Maya Aronson, Justin Goodman, Benjamin Maisel, Natan Maya Aronson, Justin Goodman, Benjamin Maisel, Natan Parker, Lauren Shoub, Nathan Starkman, Robbie Tylman Parker, Lauren Shoub, Nathan Starkman, Robbie Tylman Parker, Lauren Shoub, Nathan Starkman, Robbie Tylman Parker, Lauren Shoub, Nathan Starkman, Robbie Tylman and Mayer Weinberg Mayer Weinberg Mayer Weinberg Mayer Weinberg who will be studying in Israel this year.

MAZAL TOV AND OTHER MEMBERS MATTERS

Along with the services that resumed at the shul building, current weekday services current weekday services current weekday services current weekday services and programs will continue on Zoomand programs will continue on Zoomand programs will continue on Zoomand programs will continue on Zoom. To obtain the access information, please email info@shomayim.org. For the full list of inFor the full list of inFor the full list of inFor the full list of in----person & Zoom services, shiurim and programs, see page 2.person & Zoom services, shiurim and programs, see page 2.person & Zoom services, shiurim and programs, see page 2.person & Zoom services, shiurim and programs, see page 2. Below is a list of upcoming shiurim and programs: • Sunday, September 6, 10:00 am-10:00 pm - Beit Midrash Zichron Dov’s TishreiTishreiTishreiTishrei in a in a in a in a DayDayDayDay. See flyer on p. 3.

• Monday, September 7 - Youth Back to School InYouth Back to School InYouth Back to School InYouth Back to School In----Person Events:Person Events:Person Events:Person Events: 2:002:002:002:00----4:00 pm Ice4:00 pm Ice4:00 pm Ice4:00 pm Ice----Cream Truck Cream Truck Cream Truck Cream Truck for ages 12 & under, register at https://www.shomayim.org/form/icecreamtruck; 5:005:005:005:00----7:00 pm The Kosher Pickle Food Truck 7:00 pm The Kosher Pickle Food Truck 7:00 pm The Kosher Pickle Food Truck 7:00 pm The Kosher Pickle Food Truck for ages 11-15, register at https://www.shomayim.org/form/foodtruck. See flyers on page 3.

• Wednesday, September 9, 10:00 am - Yom Kippur: A Day Made for Social Yom Kippur: A Day Made for Social Yom Kippur: A Day Made for Social Yom Kippur: A Day Made for Social Distancing? Distancing? Distancing? Distancing? With Rabbi Mordechai TorczynerRabbi Mordechai TorczynerRabbi Mordechai TorczynerRabbi Mordechai Torczyner.

• Wednesday, September 9, 8:30 pm - Timeless Tips Toward Improvement: From Timeless Tips Toward Improvement: From Timeless Tips Toward Improvement: From Timeless Tips Toward Improvement: From Moses Maimonides to Benjamin Franklin Moses Maimonides to Benjamin Franklin Moses Maimonides to Benjamin Franklin Moses Maimonides to Benjamin Franklin shiur with Rabbi Sammy BergmanRabbi Sammy BergmanRabbi Sammy BergmanRabbi Sammy Bergman.

• Thursdays, 8:00 pm – ChumashChumashChumashChumash----Rashi Rashi Rashi Rashi Shiur with Melech HalberstadtShiur with Melech HalberstadtShiur with Melech HalberstadtShiur with Melech Halberstadt.

UPCOMING SHIURIM & PROGRAMS

Shabbat, September 5Shabbat, September 5Shabbat, September 5Shabbat, September 5 9:00 am Shacharit In Person 7:15 pm Mincha/Maariv In Person Shiur between Mincha/Maariv with Rabbi Bergman - In Person 8:25 pm Shabbat Ends 8:40 pm Havdallah & Kumzitz Online

Friday, September 11Friday, September 11Friday, September 11Friday, September 11 6:45 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Online 7:00 pm Mincha/Maariv In Person 6:16 pm Earliest Candles 7:16 pm Candles

NOTE:NOTE:NOTE:NOTE: ALL IN PERSON SERVICES ARE BY REGISTRATION ONLY.ALL IN PERSON SERVICES ARE BY REGISTRATION ONLY.ALL IN PERSON SERVICES ARE BY REGISTRATION ONLY.ALL IN PERSON SERVICES ARE BY REGISTRATION ONLY.

Friday, September 4Friday, September 4Friday, September 4Friday, September 4 6:45 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Online 7:00 pm Mincha/Maariv In Person 6:26 pm Earliest Candles 7:29 pm Candles

Dr. Shoshana Zolty Dr. Shoshana Zolty Dr. Shoshana Zolty Dr. Shoshana Zolty will again be teaching her class Tuesday mornings 9:30 am to 11:00 am, beginning September 15, 2020. Due to COVID-19, we will begin the year learning online. When and if in person study is possible, we will oIer safe, socially distanced classes. Please register at https://www.shomayim.org/form/zolty2020 by Friday, September 11 at noon.

DR. SHOSHANA ZOLTY’S CLASS 2020-2021

Torah Torah Torah Torah Reading:Reading:Reading:Reading: Devarim 26:1 - 29:8 Hertz P. 859

Stone P. 1068

Haftorah:Haftorah:Haftorah:Haftorah: Yeshayahu 60:1 - 60:22 Hertz P. 874 Stone P. 1201

SHABBAT MATTERS

• This Shabbat, Rabbi Sammy Bergman Rabbi Sammy Bergman Rabbi Sammy Bergman Rabbi Sammy Bergman will give a shiur between Mincha and Maarivshiur between Mincha and Maarivshiur between Mincha and Maarivshiur between Mincha and Maariv on the topic: “How can Justice allow for Teshuvah?”

• Tot Davening Tot Davening Tot Davening Tot Davening will not take place this coming Sunday. It will resume on Friday, Sept. 11. • Rabbi StrauchlerRabbi StrauchlerRabbi StrauchlerRabbi Strauchler’’’’s s s s Trei Asar Trei Asar Trei Asar Trei Asar Shiur Shiur Shiur Shiur and AMA: Ask Me Anything AMA: Ask Me Anything AMA: Ask Me Anything AMA: Ask Me Anything will not take place this coming Monday. They will resume on September 14.

• Rabbi DiamondRabbi DiamondRabbi DiamondRabbi Diamond’’’’s s s s Parshat Hashavua Parshat Hashavua Parshat Hashavua Parshat Hashavua Shiur Shiur Shiur Shiur will not take place this coming Tuesday. It will resume on September 15.

TORAH MATTERS:

PARSHA MATTERS - by Rabbi Sammy Bergman JEWISH CONFIDENCEJEWISH CONFIDENCEJEWISH CONFIDENCEJEWISH CONFIDENCE

About nine years ago, when I was student in Yeshiva University, I took a short flight to Chicago to attend a friend’s wedding. I was sitting calmly in my seat, when a group of young men and women my age boarded the plane who were acting a bit “rowdy.” To my chagrin, one of the young women from the group sat down in the seat next to mine. While I was a bit apprehensive at first, she was friendly enough, and we engaged in an enjoyable conversation. She saw my kippah and asked me a couple of questions about Judaism.

Then came the moment of truth. At some point the conversation paused, and I had some time to myself. I had brought a small Gemara on the plane, and I now had the perfect opportunity to learn for a few minutes. But I hesitated…what would this young woman think? What misconceptions might she have about this strange book? What if she asked me about it?

Sure enough, inquisitive as she was, it took just a few moments for her to drop the question:

“What’s that?” She asked. “It’s a Talmud,” I replied. “What’s in it?” She pressed further. “Oh, it discusses various Jewish laws.” “And what’s the stuI on the side?” “Commentary.” “Oh…do you have to read that?” “Uh…not really.” She smiled and responded, “But you want to… Cool!”

Whew, that wasn’t too bad after all! Reflecting on that conversation, I realize that I had no logical reason to be ashamed of my religiosity. In fact, this woman, who as you can imagine I never saw again, was quite impressed, even inspired, that I voluntarily used my spare time to learn more about my tradition. In retrospect, I was responsible for generating any shame, or bashfulness I felt at the time. I simply had to make the decision to be confident about who I was and how I lived my life.

In our Torah reading this week, we learn about a group of sins, the curses, which are designated for people who violate a group of sins. The Torah first lists examples of specific prohibitions such as “one who constructs an idol and conceals it” (Devarim 27:15), “one who insults his father and mother” (27:16), and “one who accepts a bribe to strike the soul of the innocent (27:25), among others. However, the last curse is designated for a more general sin: “Curse is he who doesn’t uphold the world of this Torah to perform them.” Rabbi Moshe Nachmanides (Ramban ad loc.) and Rabbi Ovadiah Seforno (Seforno ad loc.) both explain that one isn’t punished with this curse for merely failing to fulfill a commandment. Rather, one suIers this curse when they question the validity of a mitzvah and argue that it’s not worthwhile. Upholding the Torah requires us not only to observe our traditions, but also to believe in them and to be proud of them.

No one is perfect, and we all struggle with diIerent elements of halachic observance. However, even as we struggle, we can reaRrm our general commitment to living a Torah lifestyle. As we approach the high holidays, and continue charting a path toward Teshuva, it’s worthwhile to work on being proud of who we are and confident in our heritage. Confidence in one’s religious identity spurs spiritual growth and can provide us the inner strength to sincerely improve. May we all enjoy a happy, healthy year in which we live our Jewish lives proudly and freely.

DATEDATEDATEDATE DAVENING TIMES: IN PERSON (by registration) DAVENING TIMES: IN PERSON (by registration) DAVENING TIMES: IN PERSON (by registration) DAVENING TIMES: IN PERSON (by registration)

AND ON ZOOMAND ON ZOOMAND ON ZOOMAND ON ZOOM

SHIURIM & PROGRAMS: ON ZOOM (unless otherwise SHIURIM & PROGRAMS: ON ZOOM (unless otherwise SHIURIM & PROGRAMS: ON ZOOM (unless otherwise SHIURIM & PROGRAMS: ON ZOOM (unless otherwise

indicated)indicated)indicated)indicated)

Sunday, September 6 / 17 Elul

8:30 am 7:20 pm

Shacharit Mincha / Maariv

7:30 am 10:00 am 7:50 pm

Gemara Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler BMZD’s Tishrei in a Day Tehillim & Dvar Torah

Monday, September 7 / 18 Elul Statutory HolidayStatutory HolidayStatutory HolidayStatutory Holiday Shul ORce ClosedShul ORce ClosedShul ORce ClosedShul ORce Closed

8:30 am8:30 am8:30 am8:30 am 7:20 pm

7:30 am7:30 am7:30 am7:30 am 2 / 5 pm 7:50 pm

Gemara Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler Youth Ice Cream/Food Truck (In-Person by RSVP) Tehillim & Dvar Torah

Tuesday, September 8 / 19 Elul

6:15 am 7:50 pm

Gemara Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler Tehillim & Dvar Torah

Wednesday, September 9 / 20 Elul

7:15 am 7:20 pm

Shacharit Mincha / Maariv

6:15 am 10:00 am 10:20 am 4:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:30 pm 7:50 pm

Gemara Shiur with Rabbi Shore Yom Kippur Social Distancing: Rabbi Torczyner Walkie-Talkies with Rabbi Shore Thinking Torah Shiur with Rabbi Shore Zoom Beit Midrash with Rabbi Shore Timeless Tips Toward Improvement: R. Bergman Tehillim & Dvar Torah

Thursday, September 10 / 21 Elul 7:15 am 7:20 pm

Shacharit Mincha / Maariv

6:15 am 8:45 am 8:00 pm 7:50 pm

Gemara Shiur with Rabbi Shore CoIee with Rabbi Strauchler Chumash-Rashi with Melech Halberstadt Tehillim & Dvar Torah

Friday, September 11 / 22 Elul 7:15 am 7:00 pm 7:16 pm

Shacharit Mincha / Maariv Candle Lighting (earliest 6:16 pm)

6:15 am 11:30 am 6:45 pm

Gemara Shiur with Rabbi Shore Tot Davening with Rabbi Shore Pre-Shabbat Kabbalat Shabbat

7:15 am 7:20 pm

Shacharit Mincha / Maariv

Shacharit Mincha / Maariv

Volunteers Needed: Record Short Positive Clips for Baycrest Residents & Patients Our member and Baycrest volunteer Alan Cohen, has been producing short weekly Oneg Shabbat videos for Baycrest residents and patients. Please consider contributing cell-phone videos (20-30 seconds) of children / grandchildren to include in these messages, on topics such as: my favourite mitzvah, something important I learned in school, how I help prepare for Shabbat/Yom Tov, or “here's me blowing a shofar!” Please contact Alan at 416-783-5383 (home), 416-333-2180 (cell) or alan@biz120.com. Ask Alan to email you a link to a short sample Oneg video!

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 oRce at 416-789-3213 or coordinator@shomayim.org or donate online at Shomayim.org/donate.

Rachmiel ben Dvorah (Randall Craig), Eliyahu ben Ryejah, Brachah bat Gitl, Noach Shmuel ben Rachel Ethel, Chaim Yakov ben Rivka, Eliyahu ben Ruth, Minah Tzurel bat Ita, Moshe Zvi ben Golda Yocheved, Shira bat Blimah Leah, Meir Zeileg ben Chana, Yehuda Yoseif ben Miriam Yocheved, Eliyahu Yom Tov ben Leah, Zvi Aryeh ben Eidel, Pinchas Mordechai ben Chana, Beila bat Eida, Rut bat Chaya Leah, Chaim ben Shayna Bracha.

REFUAH SHLEIMAHz

Our sincere condolences to Linda LevensteinLinda LevensteinLinda LevensteinLinda Levenstein, Connie & Chuck Solomon, Leora Levenstein, Merav (and Yair) Hershkowitz, Elnatan, Atara, Tsahala (and Elnatan) Peretz, Aviel, Yonadav, Yehudah Mevaser, Shilo Eliezer, Tair Tova, Raz Rivka, Kamah, Sari (and Allan) Stitt, Carol (and Stewart) Lesser, and Daniel (and Ruth) Levenstein, on the loss of their son, son-in-law, husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother and brother-in-law, Michael Allan Levenstein z”l.

CONDOLENCES

Rabbi Chaim Strauchler Avital Strauchler, Rebbetzin Rabbi Jesse Shore, Assistant Rabbi Robin Gofine, President Nicole Toledano, Executive Director

Executive O)cers: Elie Roth, Vice President | Donna Starkman Shi,, Vice President | Jonathan Ostro, Treasurer | Rachel Libman, Corporate Secretary |

Louis Vandersluis, Gabbai | Randall Craig, Immediate Past President

Board Members: Charlene Arje, Past Presidents Committee Rep. | Ron Cuperfain | Lori Disenhouse | Laura Fialkov | Raquel Goldberg | Yaakov Goldrich | Jonathan Grauman |

Elianne Koschitzky | Brian Lass | Judy Laxer | Alex Neuman | Gayle Roberts | Gili Rosen | Ian Rosmarin | Zahava Stadler | Jesse Tepperman | David Walerstein | Moishe Weinberg | Shlomi Yunger | Larry Zimmerman

470 Glencairn Avenue | Toronto, ON M5N 1V8 | Tel 416-789-3213 | Fax 416-789-1728 WWW.SHOMAYIM.ORG

• September 2020 - OU Women’s Initiative Yemei Ratzon: Ideas & InspirationYemei Ratzon: Ideas & InspirationYemei Ratzon: Ideas & InspirationYemei Ratzon: Ideas & Inspiration. Teshuvah Video Series and Tefillah Audio Series. For the full schedule and registration please go to https://www.ou.org/women/yr/.

• September 2020-June 2021 - Nishmat Online Beit Midrash for WomenNishmat Online Beit Midrash for WomenNishmat Online Beit Midrash for WomenNishmat Online Beit Midrash for Women. For the full schedule of courses and registration, please go to https://www.nishmat.net/womens-learning-initiative/nishmat-online-beit-midrash-2020-2021/.

• Hasbara Fellowship CanadaHasbara Fellowship CanadaHasbara Fellowship CanadaHasbara Fellowship Canada’’’’s High School Internship s High School Internship s High School Internship s High School Internship - Learn how to develop the skills and strategies you need to become an ambassador for Israel in high school, university/college, and beyond. Visit http://bit.ly/hasbarahighschool to apply or contact pgasner@hasbarafellowships.org for more information.

COMMUNITY MATTERS

YAHRZEITS DATEDATEDATEDATE YAHRZEITS BEING OBSERVEDYAHRZEITS BEING OBSERVEDYAHRZEITS BEING OBSERVEDYAHRZEITS BEING OBSERVED

Shabbat, September 5 16 Elul

Rosa Belman, sister of Yontof Frasko Matana Itzchaik, mother of Mihal Tylman

Rachel Katz, mother of Gerald Katz Jacob Isaac Kraminer, father of Brona Rosen

Sunday, September 6 17 Elul

JeIrey Goldman, brother of Barry Goldman

Monday, September 7 18 Elul

Alexander Brown, father of Paul Brown Rosa Fried, mother of Joey Fried Sara Hertz, mother of JeIrey Hertz and Robbie

Schwartz

Samuel Mendelsohn, father of Simha Mendelsohn Ruth Samson, mother of Elijah Samson Jeanette Train, mother of Rena Levy Julius Sonny Wise, father of Kenny Wise

Tuesday, September 8 19 Elul

Henri Charles Barik, husband of Florence Barik Gertrude Dollinger, mother of Marlene Goldbach Morris Kaye, father of Glory Goldman

Murray Midanik, father of Gail Midanik Rita Mink, mother of Sheila Grupp Jack Wisebrod, father of Miriam Allman Klein

Wednesday, September 9 20 Elul

Joseph Baum, father of Bernard Baum Samuel Morris Green, brother of Dorothy ShiI Edith Monson, mother of Joel Monson

Michael Segal, brother of Helen Brown Molly Title, mother of Stephen Title

Thursday, September 10 21 Elul

Jeanne Closner, mother of Arnold Closner Geza Neuman, father of Andrew Neuman and Alex Neuman

Friday, September 11 22 Elul

Sarah Hollinger, mother of Allan Hollinger Karl Spiler, father of Frances Shoore