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SEPTEMBER 18SEPTEMBER 18SEPTEMBER 18SEPTEMBER 18----20, 2020 20, 2020 20, 2020 20, 2020 ---- 1111----2 TISHREI 57812 TISHREI 57812 TISHREI 57812 TISHREI 5781

ROSH HASHANAROSH HASHANAROSH HASHANAROSH HASHANA

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

ROSH HASHANA GIFT PACKAGES AND ROSH HASHANA GIFT PACKAGES AND ROSH HASHANA GIFT PACKAGES AND ROSH HASHANA GIFT PACKAGES AND HIGH HOLIDAY READER:HIGH HOLIDAY READER:HIGH HOLIDAY READER:HIGH HOLIDAY READER:

The Silber Family: Allan & Hinda; Josh, Annette, Abby, Joseph, and Lauren; Leah, Adam, Justin, Charley, and Sam; David, Joanne, Isabel, Nathan, Andrew and Talia; Jay, Mara, Olivia, Madelyn and Charlotte

ROSH HASHANA ROSH HASHANA ROSH HASHANA ROSH HASHANA ““““YOUTH PROGRAM TO YOUTH PROGRAM TO YOUTH PROGRAM TO YOUTH PROGRAM TO GOGOGOGO” ” ” ” ACTIVITY PACKAGES:ACTIVITY PACKAGES:ACTIVITY PACKAGES:ACTIVITY PACKAGES:

Seth & Daniella Greenspan in honour of the birth of their son, Jude Daniel Greenspan

TOT DAVENING, FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18: TOT DAVENING, FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18: TOT DAVENING, FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18: TOT DAVENING, FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18:

Dorothy Shi3 and Family in commemoration of the yahrzeit of their son and brother, Laurence Brian Shi3 z"l

ROSH HASHANA MATTERS:ROSH HASHANA MATTERS:ROSH HASHANA MATTERS:ROSH HASHANA MATTERS:

Theodore Croitoru & Edith Devico in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Theodore's mother, Jackie Croitoru z"l

YOUTH PROGRAM ROSH HASHANA YOUTH PROGRAM ROSH HASHANA YOUTH PROGRAM ROSH HASHANA YOUTH PROGRAM ROSH HASHANA TREATS: TREATS: TREATS: TREATS:

Jonathan Grauman & Aviva Zielenic in honour of their children Leah and Binyamin's birthdays

DR. ELLIOTT MALAMET PREDR. ELLIOTT MALAMET PREDR. ELLIOTT MALAMET PREDR. ELLIOTT MALAMET PRE----YOM KIPPUR YOM KIPPUR YOM KIPPUR YOM KIPPUR SHIUR:SHIUR:SHIUR:SHIUR:

Warren & Ellen Grossman in memory of Ben Grossman z”l, Renee Bald z”l & Karl Bald z”l

Elliot Shapiro in memory of his parents, Ruth z”l & Leonard Shapiro z”l

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

Philip & Nanci Turk in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Nanci's father, Jack Wintrob z"l

Warren & Ellen Grossman in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Ellen’s mother, Renee Bald z"l

Sandy & Jerry Genesove in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Sandy's mother, Jennie Abramsz"l

Myrna Lambert in commemoration of the yahrzeit of her husband, Joseph Lambert z"l

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 and Zoom services, shiurim and programs, see page person and Zoom services, shiurim and programs, see page person and Zoom services, shiurim and programs, see page person and Zoom services, shiurim and programs, see page 2. 2. 2. 2. Below is a list of upcoming shiurim and programs: • Friday, September 18, 6:15 pm - PrePrePrePre----Rosh Hashana ZoomRosh Hashana ZoomRosh Hashana ZoomRosh Hashana Zoom. • Monday, September 21, 12:00 pm - Avital Strauchler: Avital Strauchler: Avital Strauchler: Avital Strauchler: ““““Did Yonah Remember Did Yonah Remember Did Yonah Remember Did Yonah Remember Noach?Noach?Noach?Noach?””””

• Tuesday, September 22, 12:00 pm - Dr. Elliott Malamet: Dr. Elliott Malamet: Dr. Elliott Malamet: Dr. Elliott Malamet: ““““Forgiving Di4cult Forgiving Di4cult Forgiving Di4cult Forgiving Di4cult PeoplePeoplePeoplePeople.”

• Tuesday, September 22, 1:30 pm - “Yom Kippur: When Mistakes Are GoodYom Kippur: When Mistakes Are GoodYom Kippur: When Mistakes Are GoodYom Kippur: When Mistakes Are Good” ” ” ” with Rabbi Mordechai TorczynerRabbi Mordechai TorczynerRabbi Mordechai TorczynerRabbi Mordechai Torczyner.

• Tuesday, September 22 & Thursday, September 24, 8:00 pm - Rabbi Strauchler: Rabbi Strauchler: Rabbi Strauchler: Rabbi Strauchler: Shavua Shuva Drasha Parts I & IIShavua Shuva Drasha Parts I & IIShavua Shuva Drasha Parts I & IIShavua Shuva Drasha Parts I & II.

• Wednesday, September 23, 12:00 & 8:00 pm - Rabbi Strauchler: Rabbi Strauchler: Rabbi Strauchler: Rabbi Strauchler: ““““Yom Kippur Yom Kippur Yom Kippur Yom Kippur Machzor Cheat SheetMachzor Cheat SheetMachzor Cheat SheetMachzor Cheat Sheet” ” ” ” Parts I & IIParts I & IIParts I & IIParts I & II.

• Thursday, September 24, 12:00 pm - Rabbi Shore: Rabbi Shore: Rabbi Shore: Rabbi Shore: ““““Why Our Pessimism about the Why Our Pessimism about the Why Our Pessimism about the Why Our Pessimism about the World and Ourselves Must be Treated with a Healthy Dose of SkepticismWorld and Ourselves Must be Treated with a Healthy Dose of SkepticismWorld and Ourselves Must be Treated with a Healthy Dose of SkepticismWorld and Ourselves Must be Treated with a Healthy Dose of Skepticism.”

• Thursdays, 8:00 pm – ChumashChumashChumashChumash----Rashi Rashi Rashi Rashi Shiur with Melech HalberstadtShiur with Melech HalberstadtShiur with Melech HalberstadtShiur with Melech Halberstadt. ( • Friday, September 25, 6:15 pm - PrePrePrePre----Shabbat Shuva Kabbalat ShabbatShabbat Shuva Kabbalat ShabbatShabbat Shuva Kabbalat ShabbatShabbat Shuva Kabbalat Shabbat. • Shabbat, September 26, 9:30-11:00 am - ParentParentParentParent----Child Shabbat Davening Child Shabbat Davening Child Shabbat Davening Child Shabbat Davening in the shul’s tent. By registration only: https://www.shomayim.org/form/kidsminyan.

• Motzei Shabbat, Sept. 26, 8 pm - PrePrePrePre----Yom Kippur Havdallah & Kumzitz Yom Kippur Havdallah & Kumzitz Yom Kippur Havdallah & Kumzitz Yom Kippur Havdallah & Kumzitz with Guest Speaker Prof. Arna Poupko Fisher, farewell to Rabbi Shore and family, and the Shaarei Shomayim Community COVID Crisis Campaign Launch.

UPCOMING SHIURIM & PROGRAMS

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

Erev Rosh Hashana Erev Rosh Hashana Erev Rosh Hashana Erev Rosh Hashana ---- Friday, September 18Friday, September 18Friday, September 18Friday, September 18 Pre-Rosh Hashana Zoom 6:15 pm Mincha 7:00 pm Sharp Sanctuary Mincha 7:00 pm Tent Candle Lighting 7:03 pm (earliest 6:05 pm) First Day Rosh Hashana First Day Rosh Hashana First Day Rosh Hashana First Day Rosh Hashana ---- Shabbat, Sept. 19Shabbat, Sept. 19Shabbat, Sept. 19Shabbat, Sept. 19 Shacharit 6:45-9:30 am Tent #1 Shacharit 8:00-10:45 am Sharp Sanctuary Shacharit 9:00-11:45 am Tent #2 Shacharit 9:45-12:30 pm Tent #1 Shacharit 11 am-1:00 pm Sharp Sanctuary Shacharit 12:45-1:45 pm Tent #2 Mincha 7:00 pm Sharp Sanctuary Mincha 7:00 pm Tent Please eat Seudah Shlishit at home Shabbat Ends/Candle Lighting after 7:58 pm

Second Day Rosh Hashana Second Day Rosh Hashana Second Day Rosh Hashana Second Day Rosh Hashana ---- Sunday, Sept. 20Sunday, Sept. 20Sunday, Sept. 20Sunday, Sept. 20 Shacharit 6:45-9:30 am Tent #1 Shacharit 8:00-10:45 am Sharp Sanctuary Shacharit 9:00-11:45 am Tent #2 Shacharit 9:45-12:30 pm Tent #1 Shacharit 11 am-1:00 pm Sharp Sanctuary Shacharit 12:45-1:45 pm Tent #2 Kids Shofar 3:30-4:00 pm Tent Kids Shofar 4:15-4:45 pm Tent Community Shofar 5-5:30 pm Tent Community Shofar 5:30-6 pm Tent Mincha 7:00 pm Sharp Sanctuary Shiur between Mincha & Maariv with Rabbi Sammy Bergman: “What Does Gedalia Have To Do With Teshuva?” Chag Ends 7:56 pm 8:15 pm Post-Chag Havdallah & Mini-Kumzitz

ROSH HASHANA MATTERS RRRRosh Hashana I, September 19osh Hashana I, September 19osh Hashana I, September 19osh Hashana I, September 19

Torah Reading:Torah Reading:Torah Reading:Torah Reading: Bereshit 21:1 - 21:34

Maftir:Maftir:Maftir:Maftir: Bamidbar 29:1 - 29:6

Haftorah:Haftorah:Haftorah:Haftorah: I Shmuel 1:1 - 2:10

Rosh Hashana II, September 20Rosh Hashana II, September 20Rosh Hashana II, September 20Rosh Hashana II, September 20

Torah Reading:Torah Reading:Torah Reading:Torah Reading: Bereshit 22:1 - 22:24

Maftir:Maftir:Maftir:Maftir: Bamidbar 29:1 - 29:6

Haftorah:Haftorah:Haftorah:Haftorah: Yirmiyahu 31:1 - 31:19

This past week, Shaarei Shomayim Members participated in a Pre-Rosh Hashana Drive By, and received a special gift package with the shul's High Holiday ReaderHigh Holiday ReaderHigh Holiday ReaderHigh Holiday Reader, High Holiday Bulletin, a Honey Cake, and Youth Rosh Hashana Activity Package.

We thank The Silber Family for sponsoring the Rosh Hashana Gift Packages and We thank The Silber Family for sponsoring the Rosh Hashana Gift Packages and We thank The Silber Family for sponsoring the Rosh Hashana Gift Packages and We thank The Silber Family for sponsoring the Rosh Hashana Gift Packages and the High Holiday Reader. the High Holiday Reader. the High Holiday Reader. the High Holiday Reader.

SHAAREI SHOMAYIM MEMBERS DRIVE-BY PRE-ROSH HASHANA GREETINGS

TORAH MATTERS:

PARSHA MATTERS - by Rabbi Jesse Shore WHAT A RABBI CANNOT TEACHWHAT A RABBI CANNOT TEACHWHAT A RABBI CANNOT TEACHWHAT A RABBI CANNOT TEACH Rabbis may at times be seen as a receptacle in which we place our hopes for change, as advocates for our spiritual welfare, and as icons to be placed aloft and admired from afar. While there is at least some sense of “awe” in which these notions may be validated, thank God for Hannah. In our Haftorah this week, Hannah serves as an everlasting check against these expectations spoiling into a grotesque form of idolatry. Having reached a breaking point, Hannah breaks out of her routine of passivity and approaches God in prayer. This change is frightening; it is diMerent; it is also confusing. Even the High Priest presiding over services cannot understand what is going on. He initially arrives at a negative conclusion about Hannah’s actions. This is the first lesson that Hannah teaches for the posterity of the Jewish people. Throughout the year, we exist in a rhythm of rituals and habits. Hannah models for us how the courage to improve ourselves may be to risk breaking out of those routines. Moreover, she also approaches those same routines (like prayer) in a diMerent way and with a diMerent mindset. Even Eli, the High Priest and religious leader, is at a loss to understand this change until he approaches Hannah and they have an open conversation. The second lesson that Hannah teaches us is that positive change does not only require courage, but humility. Hannah responds to Eli’s suspicions not with indignance, but with understanding and an awareness of her own humanity. The exchange we will read between Eli and Hannah is brief, but crucial for positive self-transformation. In order to transform ourselves with teshuva, we need to first recognize where we’re coming from. No High Priest, and all the more so, no Rabbi, can teach you the way to self-transformation. We may be able to show you the outward mechanics and choreography of formal teshuva, but the teshuva must be done and experienced for yourself. We will also be taking our own risks trying to emulate Hannah’s courage and humility in order to experience our own teshuva. We learn that Hannah, a lowly “maid-servant” and the High Priest had an exchange that had diminished distractions like titles and agendas. We’re all in this together. Godspeed.

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)

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

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Sunday, September 20 / 2 Tishrei Rosh Hashana IIRosh Hashana IIRosh Hashana IIRosh Hashana II

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Monday, September 21 / 3 Tishrei Tzom GedaliaTzom GedaliaTzom GedaliaTzom Gedalia

6:01 am 7:00 am 6:40 pm 7:30 pm 7:45 pm

Fast Begins Shacharit & Slichot Mincha Maariv Fast Ends

6:00 am 9:30 am 12:00 pm 7:20 pm

Gemara Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler Trei Asar Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler Pre-Yom Kippur Shiur: Avital Strauchler Tehillim & Dvar Torah

Tuesday, September 22 / 4 Tishrei

7:00 am 6:55 pm

Shacharit & Slichot Mincha / Maariv

6:00 am 12:00 pm 1:30 pm 7:25 pm 8:00 pm

Gemara Shiur with Rabbi Strauchler Pre-Yom Kippur Shiur: Dr. Elliott Malamet When Mistakes Are Good: Rabbi Torczyner Tehillim & Dvar Torah Shavua Shuva Drasha Part I: Rabbi Strauchler

Wednesday, September 23 / 5 Tishrei

7:00 am 6:55 pm

Shacharit & Slichot Mincha / Maariv

6:00 am 12:00 pm 7:25 pm 8:00 pm

Gemara Shiur with Rabbi Shore Machzor Cheat Sheet Part I: Rabbi Strauchler Tehillim & Dvar Torah Machzor Cheat Sheet Part II: Rabbi Strauchler

Thursday, September 24 / 6 Tishrei 7:00 am 6:55 pm

Shacharit & Slichot Mincha / Maariv

6:00 am 8:45 am 12:00 pm 8:00 pm 7:25 pm 8:00 pm

Gemara Shiur with Rabbi Shore CoMee with Rabbi Strauchler Pre-Yom Kippur Shiur: Rabbi Shore Chumash-Rashi with Melech Halberstadt Tehillim & Dvar Torah Shavua Shuva Drasha Part II: Rabbi Strauchler

Friday, September 25 / 7 Tishrei 7:00 am 6:50 pm 7:00 pm

6:15 pm Pre-Shabbat Shuva Kabbalat Shabbat

Shacharit & Slichot Candle Lighting (earliest 5:55pm) Mincha / Maariv

Please note: Please note: Please note: Please note: Rabbi Shore’s Walkie-Talkies, Thinking Torah Shiur, Zoom Beit Midrash and Tot Davening, will not take place next week.

Shaarei Shomayim wishes its members, friends, and the entire Jewish Community Shana Tova U’metuka.

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• Shaarei Shomayim is private property. All persons & belongings are subject to a search. Entry may be denied if consent is not provided.

• Please do not wander around the building or parking lot.

• At all times, be aware of your surroundings and be alert for suspicious behaviour. This includes at shul, but also while walking to and from synagogue even blocks away.

• If you SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. Trust your instincts If you SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. Trust your instincts If you SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. Trust your instincts If you SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. Trust your instincts and notify a security guard or volunteer ASAP if you witness and notify a security guard or volunteer ASAP if you witness and notify a security guard or volunteer ASAP if you witness and notify a security guard or volunteer ASAP if you witness anything suspicious.anything suspicious.anything suspicious.anything suspicious.

• Do not congregate near any area. Once services are over, please leave the property immediately.

• In the event of a security incident, follow all instructions of volunteers, facilities staM, security guards and police.

• Only evacuate per the instructions of the security guards and police. Speak with your family members now and plan ahead to meet your family at an agreed upon location away from the shul vicinity. When exiting through the North end doors, that location would be at or near the Hermes corner. DO NOT pull the fire alarm in the event of a security incident. Only pull it if you detect fire or smoke. If you notice or suspect a security incident, immediately notify any security personnel.

• In the event of an evacuation, please do not return until the all-clear signal is given by security personnel. Our Security Personnel are all linked with communication devices and may be able to assist you in reuniting with family members.

• In the event of a medical emergency, notify the Security Personnel. Procedures are in place to call and direct first responders. Stand back and allow first responders to treat the patient. Keep access points clear.

SECURITY MATTERS

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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, Beila bat Eida, Rut bat Chaya Leah, Chaim ben Shayna Bracha.

REFUAH SHLEIMAHz

• Our sincere condolences to Syndie Geller, Stephanie (Shayna) and Lorne Chapman, Judy and Martin Zelikovitz, JeMrey Olin and Debbi Mecklinger, Shirley Granovsky, Peter and Roz Olin and families, on the loss of their father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, companion, brother and brother-in-law, Jack OlinJack OlinJack OlinJack Olin z”l.

• Our sincere condolences to Naomi Roskies and Alex NeumanNaomi Roskies and Alex NeumanNaomi Roskies and Alex NeumanNaomi Roskies and Alex Neuman, the late Jon Roskies z”l (Susan Roskies Cytrynbaum), Mark Galler, Richard Roskies and Jessica Wertman, Dr. Michael Roskies and Marissa Rosen, Karina Roskies and Brian Gottlieb, Elianne Neuman SchiM and Yaakov SchiM, Jonathan Roskies, Samantha Roskies; Jackson Roskies; Jordyn Gottlieb, Tori Gottlieb; Nati SchiM and Adi SchiM, on the loss of their mother, mother-in-law, companion, grandmother and great-grandmother, Dr. Ethel Roskies 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

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• Our members Dr. Leslie & Shayne Train Our members Dr. Leslie & Shayne Train Our members Dr. Leslie & Shayne Train Our members Dr. Leslie & Shayne Train are biking and walking in order to raise funds for the Canadian Friends of the Canadian Friends of the Canadian Friends of the Canadian Friends of the Dental Volunteers for IsraelDental Volunteers for IsraelDental Volunteers for IsraelDental Volunteers for Israel, a free dental clinic in Jerusalem serving vulnerable segments of the Israeli population. To sponsor Dr. Leslie & Shayne please go to http://www.canadianfriendsofdvi.org/events.html, then 'Make a Donation' to ‘There's no stopping a Train’ or 'Shayne Train.’

• Hillel Ontario Hillel Ontario Hillel Ontario Hillel Ontario - Do you know an incoming Jewish university student, or a high school graduate who is attending university in Ontario in the fall? Go to https://form.jotform.com/201765634623254 to send them a welcome package from Hillel Ontario, their home for Jewish campus life.

COMMUNITY MATTERS

YAHRZEITS DATEDATEDATEDATE YAHRZEITS BEING OBSERVEDYAHRZEITS BEING OBSERVEDYAHRZEITS BEING OBSERVEDYAHRZEITS BEING OBSERVED

Shabbat, September 19 1 Tishrei

Joseph Lambert, husband of Myrna Lambert

Sunday, September 20 2 Tishrei

Jennie Abrams, mother of Sandra Genesove Pearl Paul, mother of Maxine Bernholtz

Monday, September 21 3 Tishrei

Meyer Samuels, father of Charlene Arje

Tuesday, September 22 4 Tishrei

Harold Brenman, father of Harvey Brenman Shirley Dale, mother of Elliott Dale Cecil Halpern, father of Stephen Halpern

Moshe Hirshberg, father of Haim Hirshberg Shirley Kurtz, mother of Lawrence Kurtz Josef Weil, father of Dan Weil

Wednesday, September 23 5 Tishrei

Jack Wintrob, father of Nanci Turk

Thursday, September 24 6 Tishrei

Friday, September 25 7 Tishrei

David Adams, father of Kayla Adams Sam Kaiman, father of Simmie Beker

David Kandel, father of Max Candel