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⛈️⚠️ WEATHER ALERT: VERY STRONG STORMS EXPECTED IN TORONTO TODAY Toronto and the GTA could be hit by a round of very strong thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, with the most intense weather expected roughly between 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. 🌪️ Tornadic activity is also possible, according to CP24 meteorologist Bill Coulter. 🌧️ Heavy downpours and strong thunderstorms are expected as a cold front moves across southern Ontario. 🥵 Before the storms arrive, Toronto could reach 28°C, feeling closer to 36°C with the humidity. 🏙️ Mayor Olivia Chow says Toronto has activated its Emergency Operations Centre ahead of the expected severe weather, with transportation, TTC, shelter and emergency services coordinating preparations. ⚠️ With the worst weather potentially coinciding with the afternoon commute, Toronto Scoop readers should keep an eye on weather alerts and allow extra travel time. Conditions are expected to improve Thursday, with sunny weather forecast for Friday through Sunday.

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TORONTO: An Evening for the Children of Shuvu Join Horav Dovid Pam שליט״א for a special reception benefiting the children of Shuvu. 🎙 Guest Speaker: Horav Elya Brudny, shlita 📅 TONIGHT - Wednesday, September 2 ⏰ 8:45 PM 📍 50 Shelborne Avenue, Toronto, Ontario Hashem’s Children. Klal Yisroel’s Future.

🔥 TONIGHT: BUILDING A BUSINESS THAT LASTS Join Toronto’s business community TONIGHT for an exclusive conversation with Louis Pillemer, CEO of AI Gold Imports Inc., on taking a growing business from entrepreneur-led to a professionally run enterprise. 💼 Leadership • Systems • Culture • Succession Planning 🎙️ In conversation with Udi Grunwald 🏢 Plus: 9 Densley Avenue Open House 🤝 Networking & refreshments to follow 📅 TONIGHT — Wednesday, Sept. 2 ⏰ 7:30–8:30 PM 📍 9 Densley Avenue, Toronto A great opportunity to learn, connect, and network with fellow Toronto business owners and professionals.

In preparation for Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Chaim Michael Guterman, Director of Shuvu Schools, which educates more than 5,000 students across Israel, and Toronto’s Rabbi Moshe Rosenbaum, visited the Israeli Centre, where they shared words of Torah and chizuk with the oilam.

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🚨 $2M+ IN CANADIAN GOV’T CONTRACTS — DESPITE IRAN SECURITY FLAGS A major new investigation is raising serious questions about Canada’s national-security and government procurement systems. Mohammad Reza “Sal” Ghafouri — the son of a former Iranian vice-president — runs companies that received more than $2 MILLION in Canadian government contracts, including from the Department of National Defence and RCMP. But a declassified CSIS report alleges that before coming to Canada, Ghafouri was involved in Iranian military technology and procurement, including work connected to an anti-aircraft missile system. CSIS also alleges that after moving to Canada, he met with members of Iran’s intelligence ministry. ⚠️ Canadian authorities reportedly raised national-security concerns about Ghafouri years ago — yet government contracts continued, including a DND arrangement awarded in late 2023. In May, immigration officials reportedly began proceedings to block him from obtaining Canadian citizenship on the grounds that he poses a “threat to the security of Canada.” Ghafouri disputes the allegations, which have not been proven in court, and he has not been criminally charged over them. How did someone under national-security scrutiny continue receiving Canadian government contracts? Read More: https://www.thetorontoscoop.com/news/canadian-government-awarded-usd2m-in-contracts-to-iranian-ex-vp-s-son-despite-national-security-concerns

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US THIS MAKAS BARAD??? THESE THINGS ARE HUGE!!!

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STILL ON DESPITE THE WEATHER 7:30-8:30 PM 9 Densely Ave

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Ever wonder why the same arguments keep repeating in your marriage? Binyan, a new program of One Toronto, was designed to help couples navigate that question and get the support they need by providing access to Rabbanim who have received specialized couples counselling training. For more information, visit www.onetoronto.org/binyan 🎧 Watch/listen to the full episode: https://24six.app/app/podcast/collection/18413 https://youtu.be/XWJ7nsU_to8 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/real-marriage-beats-the-fantasy-moshe-zev-lamm-michal/id1868213221?i=1000787054648 https://open.spotify.com/episode/56SETtsEaRHcwUN29wxMDY?si=qDzRyzTeSTK-gqj-hoEq4A

At last night’s Shuvu parlour meeting at the home of Rav Dovid Pam, shlit”a, with the participation of Rav Elya Brudny, shlit”a, Rosh Yeshivas Mir Brooklyn. It was inspiring to witness Rav Brudny’s mesiras nefesh to attend despite yesterday’s severe storm. After his scheduled flight to Toronto was cancelled, the Rosh Yeshiva instead flew to Buffalo and was driven the rest of the way to Toronto. Following the parlour meeting, at approximately 10:30 p.m., he was driven back to Buffalo to catch a flight home to New York. A remarkable display of dedication to Shuvu and its mission.

🌳⚡ AFTER THE STORM: TORONTO BEGINS THE CLEANUP The storm is over — but Toronto is still dealing with the aftermath. More than 1,100 storm-related service requests have poured in, crews are clearing fallen trees, debris and flooded roads, and thousands were left without power. 🚧 Some major roads are still affected ⚡ Hydro crews continue restoration work ✈️ Pearson is working through delays and cancellations 🌳 Residents are being asked to report fallen trees, flooding and other hazards to 311 Here’s what you need to know this morning — and what to do if your street or property was affected: 👇 READ MORE: https://www.thetorontoscoop.com/news/after-the-storm-how-toronto-is-cleaning-up-after-wednesday-s-severe-weather

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🇺🇸🚨 REPUBLICANS BAR CBC FROM MAJOR U.S. CONVENTION The fallout from CBC’s controversial 9/11 policy is growing. The Republican National Committee has revoked CBC/Radio-Canada’s previously approved press credentials for its Sept. 9–10 convention in Dallas — citing CBC’s longstanding policy against referring to the 9/11 attacks as “terrorism” without attribution. CBC reversed the policy last week following widespread backlash, but that apparently wasn’t enough for the RNC, which reportedly called allowing CBC to attend an “insult” to the victims of 9/11. CBC says it is disappointed and hopes the decision will be reconsidered. 😂

🍎🍯 ROSH HASHANA MARKET 🍯🍎 📅 September 3 ⏰ 3:00–8:00 PM 🛍️ 15 Local Vendors ✨ Support Jewish Small Businesses ✨ Come shop, connect, and get ready for Rosh Hashana while supporting local Jewish entrepreneurs! 📍 Merkaz Israeli – Promenade Village 7700 Bathurst St., Unit 1 Thornhill, ON Everyone is welcome!

📚 TONIGHT: PHILADELPHIA YESHIVA PARLOUR MEETING IN TORONTO The Toronto community is invited to a special Parlour Meeting for the Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia, with the participation of the Roshei HaYeshiva shlit”a. An opportunity to come out, hear divrei hisorerus, greet the Roshei HaYeshiva and show support for one of America’s renowned mekomos haTorah. 🕘 Tonight, Thursday, September 3 at 9:00 PM 🎙️ Divrei Hisorerus: 9:45 PM 🕙 Maariv: 10:00 PM 📍 PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION: Home of Mr. & Mrs. Shmuel Zimmerman 63 Dell Park Avenue, Toronto

⚖️ ONE EXTRA DAY IN JAIL FOR ANTISEMITIC THREAT A Toronto woman convicted of threatening to cut off a Jewish Crown attorney’s “big Jewish nose” inside a downtown courthouse has been sentenced to just one additional day in jail — despite the Crown seeking six months. Keiosha Ross, 42, also received 18 months’ probation. The judge called the threat “unquestionably antisemitic,” but found that Ross is “profoundly unwell” and that her mental illness significantly reduced her moral responsibility. The judge acknowledged the sentence could appear to minimize antisemitism, but insisted it “should not be mistaken as softness on hate crimes.” Ross had already received credit for 12 days spent in custody. She is currently back behind bars over separate allegations stemming from bizarre conduct during her sentencing hearing. Read More: https://www.thetorontoscoop.com/news/toronto-woman-gets-one-additional-day-in-jail-for-antisemitic-threat-against-crown-attorney

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Chassidishe Rebbes & Rav Malkiel Kotler on their way to the White House

🎸 TONIGHT IN THORNHILL! Join the community for an inspiring Elul Kumzitz with R’ Moshe Lexier, together with divrei chizzuk from Rabbi Tsvi Heber — as Thornhill joins the upcoming One Toronto campaign! 📅 Tonight — Thurs, September 3 ⏰ 8:30 PM 📍 BAYT – Simcha Suite 🍽️ Sushi menu Come for an uplifting evening of music, inspiration and achdus as we prepare for Rosh Hashanah!

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🇺🇸✡️ INSIDE TODAY’S HISTORIC WHITE HOUSE MEETING WITH LEADING RABBONIM New details are emerging from today’s extraordinary meeting between prominent Rabbonim and senior White House officials — including a private meeting with President Donald Trump. 🎙️ Yossi Gestetner, who attended the meeting, shared several fascinating behind-the-scenes details with Kol Mevaser immediately afterward: 🔹 The two Satmar Rebbes warmly greeted one another and exchanged brachos upon arriving. Reb Ahron also wished his brother Reb Zalmen Leib Mazel Tov on a grandchild’s engagement finalized the night before. 🔹 Vice President JD Vance joined midway, personally greeting those around the table and praising the Jewish community’s emphasis on family and education. 🔹 Vance also asked about the different-colored bekitches worn by the Rebbes. 🔹 In another lighter moment, President Trump reportedly looked at the two Satmar Rebbes and asked if they were twins. They responded that they were brothers. 🔹 A major topic raised was the treatment and conditions of Jewish prisoners in federal and state prisons across the country. 🔹 Satmar Rebbe Reb Ahron later met privately with President Trump for roughly 10 minutes, together with Jared Kushner, before the other Rabbonim were brought into the Oval Office. 🔹 In the Oval Office, Reb Ahron gave President Trump a bracha, which Rabbi Segedin translated for the president. Congressman Mike Lawler and Jared Kushner were also among those present. An extraordinary glimpse behind the scenes of a historic gathering at the White House.

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In honour of today's visit, we present a collage of photos of rebbes and rabbonim meeting White House officials in the past

✨ A POWERFUL AND EMOTIONAL MOMENT A WEEK BEFORE ROSH HASHANAH ✨ A deeply moving moment took place last night at The Israeli Centre, during a special pre-Rosh Hashanah gathering with Rabbi Moshe Kanner, shlita, who shared words of inspiration and chizuk with those in attendance. During the evening, Shmuel made a remarkable commitment: to put on tefillin every single day for the rest of his life. To mark the occasion, he was presented with a beautiful new pair of tefillin — an emotional moment that brought tears to the eyes of those present. With Rosh Hashanah just a week away, there could hardly have been a more powerful sight than witnessing a fellow Jew take upon himself a mitzvah that will accompany him for the rest of his life. ❤️

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Rabbi Landau with a Thought on Shabbos

🔥📚 A DAY OF TORAH FOR ALL OF TORONTO! With Rosh Hashanah approaching, what better way to prepare than by setting aside time for a day of serious Torah learning? This Labour Day, Kollel Oholei Yom Tov is opening its doors and inviting the entire Toronto community for a special Yarchei Kallah, featuring a full day of learning, shiurim, meals and chizuk, together with special guest HaRav Dovid Grossman shlit”a, Rosh Bais Havaad of Lakewood. Come for the entire day — or simply join for a seder, shiur, breakfast, lunch, or whatever portion of the program works for you. It’s a beautiful opportunity before Rosh Hashanah to add extra Torah to your day — and to show kavod and support for the Kollel and its dedicated avreichim. 🤝 Want a chavrusa? To prearrange one, contact the Kollel office at [email protected] or 647-346-9025. Or simply walk in — we’ll arrange a chavrusa for you! 📅 This coming Mon, Sept 7 📍 Kollel Oholei Yom Tov | 477 Lawrence Ave. Toronto: Let’s fill the Beis Medrash! Looking forward to seeing you Monday! Dovid Hofstedter Moshe Y. Ungar Yossi Sobel

More from last night's One Toronto kumzitz in Thornhill

Noted Toronto askonim Reb Danny Berkovits, Reb Refoel Grossman, & Reb Avi Wachsman at last night's Philadelphia Yeshiva parlour meeting

🍦 ONE LAST SCOOP OF SUMMER! Join Thornhill MP Melissa Lantsman for a FREE ice cream cone as summer comes to an end! 📅 Mon, Sept. 7 ⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM 📍 Promenade Mall Parking Lot — between Entrances 3 & 4 🍦 Kosher products available!

🎶 “KI KAROV EILECHA HADAVAR ME’OD…” Eitan Katz’s classic composition to the powerful words from this week’s parsha. According to the Ramban, these words refer to the mitzvah of Teshuvah — reminding us, especially as Rosh Hashanah approaches: ✨ IT’S CLOSER THAN YOU MIGHT THINK! ✨ Sometimes, all it takes is that first step back.

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💡 HELP BEYOND A CHEQUE… Helping a family through a financial crisis is one thing. Helping them make sure they’re not back in the same crisis a year or five years from now is something else entirely. 🎥 Watch the full conversation and learn more about the work One Toronto is doing: 👉 charidy.com/onetoronto

🚨✡️ CHOW OPTS To SKIP ANTISEMITISM DEBATE — WHAT MESSAGE DOES THAT SEND TORONTO’S JEWISH COMMUNITY? Mayor Olivia Chow has opted out of a major mayoral debate focused specifically on antisemitism, hate and public safety — and her explanation is raising eyebrows. The Sept. 8 debate, organized by Jewish Lawyers of Canada, has been in the works for weeks. The organization says it had been communicating with Chow’s team since Aug. 7 — and that her campaign never raised a scheduling problem connected to her campaign launch. Now, Chow’s team says she won’t attend because her official re-election campaign launches on Sept. 9 — literally one day later. Meanwhile, her opponents Brad Bradford and Chris Alexander are showing up. And when the Toronto Star asked whether the involvement of moderator Jesse Brown — a vocal critic of Chow’s record on antisemitism — played a role in her decision, her spokesperson reportedly did not answer the question. Brown says he would have stepped aside if that was preventing her participation. At some point, Toronto’s Jewish community is entitled to ask a very simple question: Does our community actually matter to Mayor Chow? With Toronto’s Jewish community facing an extraordinary level of antisemitism, the mayor was given an opportunity to stand before Jewish Torontonians, defend her record, answer difficult questions and explain what she intends to do. She chose not to show up. Whatever explanation City Hall offers, the message many Jewish Torontonians will hear is painfully clear: Our concerns simply aren’t important enough to warrant showing up. That should concern every Jewish voter in Toronto. Read More: https://www.thetorontoscoop.com/news/olivia-chow-is-skipping-toronto-s-antisemitism-debate-for-jewish-torontonians-it-s-about-more-than-one-event

📚 THIS WEEK AT KOLLEL TORONTO Two timely shiurim as we approach the Yamim Noraim and Sukkos: Sun, Sept. 6: HaRav Mordechai Kanner shlit”a — B’Inyanei Yamim Noraim Mon, Sept. 7 — Labour Day: Rav Yehoshua Krygier shlit”a — Halachos of Daled Minim: Buying the Perfect Hadassim & Aravos 🕤 9:45–10:15 AM 🎧 Listen to previous shiurim here: https://linkly.link/2aYn6

Divrei Chizuk from Rav Yoir Adler, shlit"a, before Selichos

Musical selichos at Shaarei Shomayim with Chazzan Chaim Freund and the Zemer Orchestra