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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

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💧 OUR MIKVAH. OUR MERIT. OUR RESPONSIBILITY. The Toronto Mikvah belongs to our entire community — and every contribution helps sustain this vital mitzvah. Please give generously. Every drop counts. 🌐 http://www.torontomikvah.com/donate

🇨🇦💳 KOSHER DEBT HELP HAS COME TO TORONTO A U.S. program that has helped more than 1,400 Jewish families escape high-interest debt has now launched in Canada — and it’s already helping local families. Who’s behind the Toronto launch, how does it work, and who can turn to them for help? 👉 Read the full story: https://www.thetorontoscoop.com/news/kosher-debt-help-comes-to-canada-an-american-program-for-families-drowning-in-debt-sets-up-in-toronto

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✨ AN EVENING OF CHIZUK FOR ASERES YEMEI TESHUVAH The Vaad Harabbanim of Toronto invites the community to a special evening of chizuk with HaRav Daniel Osher Kleinman shlit”a, Rav and Rosh Kollel of K’hal Nachlas Dovid in Brooklyn. 📅 Tuesday, September 15 📍 Bais Yaakov Elementary School — 15 Saranac Blvd 🕗 Tehillim 8:00 PM | Rav Kleinman 8:15 PM | Maariv 9:00 PM 👥 Men & Women Those wishing to sponsor the evening as a zechus for someone or l’illuy nishmas are invited to contact: 📧 [email protected]

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🌐 HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT ALL THE NEW SECTIONS ON THE TORONTO SCOOP WEBSITE? Here’s a reminder of some of the cool new features: 🗞️ News & Articles https://www.thetorontoscoop.com/news 📅 Events https://www.thetorontoscoop.com/events 📌 Community Board https://www.thetorontoscoop.com/community-board 🏷️ Sales & Specials https://www.thetorontoscoop.com/sales-specials 🕍 Minyanim & Zemanim https://www.thetorontoscoop.com/minyanim 🤝 Gemachim https://www.thetorontoscoop.com/gemachim 🎉 Mazel Tovs https://www.thetorontoscoop.com/mazel-tovs 💡 Think we’ve missed something? Is there another section or feature you’d love to see on The Toronto Scoop? 📧 Send us your ideas and feedback at [email protected] 🌐 TheTorontoScoop.com — Your Community. All in One Place.

Sukkah Center TORONTO Is Back! Sukkah Center Toronto is excited to announce that we are back and ready to serve the community for the upcoming Sukkot season! Whether you are looking for a new sukkah, schach, or any other sukkah-related needs, our team is here to help. 📍 Free In-Person Quotes Available 📞 437-776-1296 📧 [email protected] Contact us today to discuss your needs and receive a complimentary in-person quote. We look forward to serving you and making your Sukkot preparations easy and hassle-free. Chag Sameach! 🌿 Sukkah Center Toronto Quality • Service • Convenience

Rav Yeruchem Olshin, speaking today at the hachtarah of Rav Liron Rogovsky as the rov of the storied Khal Adas Yeshurun kehillah in Washington Heights, mentions Rav Hirschman, shlit"a

Hachnosas Sefer Torah at Chabad of Innisfil

🔥📚 TOMORROW: 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? TOMORROW, 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! 📅 TOMORROW — Monday, Sept. 7 📍 Kollel Oholei Yom Tov | 477 Lawrence Ave. Toronto: Let’s fill the Beis Medrash! Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow! Dovid Hofstedter Moshe Y. Ungar Yossi Sobel

🌡️❄️ CANADA’S WINTER MAY ‘TAKE A HOLIDAY’ AS MONSTER EL NIÑO BUILDS A potentially record-breaking, “supercharged” El Niño is developing, and longtime Environment Canada climatologist David Phillips says Canadians could be in for a much milder winter dominated by Pacific air rather than bitter Arctic blasts. Phillips predicts a generally “soft, open and tame” winter, with less snow in many areas — potentially good news for heating bills, but not so great for skiers and snow lovers. The UN’s World Meteorological Organization says El Niño is now nearly certain to persist through February and could become one of the strongest ever recorded. And there may be a longer-term consequence: scientists say the enormous amount of heat associated with this El Niño could help make 2027 the hottest year ever recorded globally.

The sweet sounds of limmud HaTorah at Kollel Oholei Yom Tov's Labour Day Yarchei Kallah

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🚨 TONIGHT! MOSDOS BOBOV OF TORONTO PARLOUR MEETING 🚨 Join the community tonight for the annual Parlour Meeting in support of Mosdos Bobov of Toronto, hosted at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Moti Seidenfeld. TONIGHT — Sept. 7 🕣 8:45 PM 📍 97 Hillmount Avenue An opportunity to support our local mosdos and invest in their continued growth for a successful year ahead. 💳 Unable to attend? You can still participate and show your support by sending an e-transfer to: [email protected]

🚨 ARREST IN MP SALMA ZAHID ARSON LEAVES MOHAMAD FAKIH’S ‘PRO-ISRAEL’ INSINUATION LOOKING RECKLESSLY WRONG When vehicles outside Liberal MP Salma Zahid’s Scarborough home were torched last month, pro-Palestinian activist Mohamad Fakih quickly pointed toward pro-Israel advocacy groups. “Regardless of who committed this attack,” Fakih wrote, “we cannot ignore the climate of hostility” surrounding Zahid. He specifically accused pro-Israel groups of publicly attacking and amplifying “damaging narratives” about Zahid and others who speak against Israel, before declaring: “Hate fuels these consequences.” Now Toronto Police have arrested 24-year-old Roshvin Crofton, who faces five charges in connection with the August 27 arson, while investigators continue searching for a second suspect. Crofton has no publicly reported connection to the Jewish community, Israel advocacy or any pro-Israel organization. An individual bearing the same name and matching Crofton’s age has previously faced serious criminal charges involving stolen vehicles and, separately, an alleged armed robbery and shooting. Those cases have not been definitively confirmed to involve the same Roshvin Crofton, and should therefore not be presented as established history. But based on everything publicly known today, the arrest makes Fakih’s rush to inject Israel into the story look extraordinarily reckless — and increasingly far-fetched.

🕊 Kaporos תשפ״ז – Thornhill Tickets are $25 if purchased before the day of Kaporos. online at chabad.ca/kaporos (this option ends on Sep. 11), or in person (cash only) at 770 Chabad Gate. 🎟 Tickets purchased the day of will be $30 (cash only). 📍 Location: 770 Chabad Gate, Thornhill Date: Wednesday, 5 Tishrei, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM 📞 For more info: 905-731-7000 כתיבה וחתימה טובה ✨

🇺🇸🇨🇦 TRUMP: ‘NO MORE SELLING BOMBARDIER IN THE UNITED STATES!’ President Trump is escalating his trade battle with Canada, declaring that Bombardier — the Montreal-based Canadian aerospace giant best known today for its private and business jets — should no longer be allowed to sell its planes in the U.S. unless it manufactures them there. Trump accused Canada of treating America like a “piggybank,” complaining that Canada blocks American banks and companies from its market, while Bombardier relies heavily on American business. He also cited Canada’s treatment of U.S. aircraft maker Gulfstream. “If they want our Market, they must build here,” Trump wrote, ending: “BUY AMERICAN… SAIL ON LAKE AMERICA. AMERICA FIRST!” ⚠️ Despite the statement from President Trump, no official/legal Bombardier ban has been implemented as of yet. SCOOP2CENTS: This is really getting tiresome. Can we please just get a deal already?

A SPECIAL ZECHUS BEFORE ROSH HASHANAH 🍎🍯 Help ease the tremendous financial burden facing Rav Aharon Gozlan, a talmid chochom in Eretz Yisroel, and his family, as they care for their daughter with significant medical needs. The appeal is endorsed by Rav Elimelech Biderman shlit”a of Eretz Yisroel and Rabbi Hershel Magid of Toronto. 💳 To donate by e-transfer: 📧 [email protected] ✍️ Please write GOZLAN in the message. May this special mitzvah of tzedakah before Rosh Hashanah stand as a zechus for a kesivah vachasimah tovah and a year of bracha and yeshuos.

Pics and clips from a packed day of learning today at Kollel Oholei Yom Tov with Rav Dovid Grossman of Lakewood's Bais HaVaad

🚨 STARTING SOON! MOSDOS BOBOV OF TORONTO PARLOUR MEETING 🚨 Join the community tonight for the annual Parlour Meeting in support of Mosdos Bobov of Toronto, hosted at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Moti Seidenfeld. TONIGHT — Sept. 7 🕣 8:45 PM 📍 97 Hillmount Avenue An opportunity to support our local mosdos and invest in their continued growth for a successful year ahead. 💳 Can’t make it tonight? You can still participate and support the Mosdos by sending an e-transfer to: 📧 [email protected]

The Bobover Rosh Kollel, Rav Shia Fuhrer, shlit"a, at tonight’s parlour meeting for Mosdos Bobov

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🔥📚 MEGA LEARNING AT THE FOREST HILL COMMUNITY KOLLEL! An incredible sight as over 100 people come together to learn all about Malchiyos in preparation for Rosh Hashanah. 👑📖 Preparing for the Yom HaDin through Torah!

🚨 “LOCK UP ALL ZIONISTS”: ONTARIO COUNCIL CANDIDATE’S SHOCKING CALL This isn’t some anonymous protester shouting from the sidelines. She’s running for public office in Ontario. Rasha Zaid, a candidate for Windsor City Council, was caught on video declaring: “Every person that announces they are a Zionist must be locked up! They are terrorists.” She then adds: “We are not free until they’re not among us.” Zaid later told the Jerusalem Post that she was referring to those who support alleged Israeli war crimes — not people www simply identify as Zionists. There’s just one rather glaring problem with that explanation: She said “EVERY PERSON that announces they are a Zionist.” Whatever one’s views on Israel or the war, a candidate for elected office calling for an entire category of people to be “locked up” should be deeply disturbing. Today, Zionist can mean a multiplicity of things, and antisemites don't care about nuance. They'll just as soon use such statements as justification for attacking Chassidim as well as completely assimilated Jews. And this person is currently asking Ontario voters to entrust her with public office.

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🇨🇦🇮🇱 CANADA MOVES TO BAN GOODS FROM ISRAELI WEST BANK COMMUNITIES Canada is joining Britain and France in a major new move targeting Israeli settlements, committing to ban trade in goods originating from communities in Judea and Samaria. But what exactly will be banned — and when? And why is Britain going significantly further than Canada? We break down what was announced, what remains unclear, and what it could mean for Canadians. Read more: https://www.thetorontoscoop.com/news/canada-joins-britain-and-france-in-move-to-ban-goods-from-israeli-west-bank-communities

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🚨 JOHN TORY: CHOW MAKING A ‘BIG MISTAKE’ BY SKIPPING ANTISEMITISM DEBATE Former Toronto mayor John Tory is weighing in on Olivia Chow’s controversial decision to skip tonight’s mayoral debate focused on antisemitism and public safety — calling it “a big mistake.” Chow says she will not participate in debates until her re-election campaign officially launches tomorrow. But tonight’s debate comes amid extraordinary concern over antisemitism in Toronto — and on the very day Chow herself proclaimed the beginning of “Jewish Leadership in Canada Week.” 🤔 Brad Bradford and Chris Alexander are attending tonight’s debate. Chow will not be there.

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🇨🇦 OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM CANADA RE BAN ON ISRAELI SETTLEMENT GOODS Canada has joined Britain and France in committing to introduce national measures banning trade in goods from Israeli communities in the West Bank. The move is part of a joint statement from 12 countries accusing Israel of undermining the two-state solution through settlement expansion.

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Journalist Jesse Brown asks mayoral candidate Chris Alexander if there is a point at which he would drop out of the race

🌧️ TORONTO FACES MORE HEAVY RAIN — ONE WEEK AFTER MAJOR FLOODING Toronto could see 10–20 mm of rain today, with showers beginning late this morning and a risk of thunderstorms through the afternoon. Winds could gust up to 40 km/h, while the humidity will make today’s 24°C high feel closer to 32°C. The good news: forecasters say this system is not expected to pack the same punch as last Wednesday’s storm, which dumped more than 100 mm on parts of the GTA and caused widespread flooding. ☀️ Conditions are expected to clear Thursday.

🇺🇸🇨🇦 TRUMP ESCALATES TRADE WAR WITH CANADA President Trump has ordered outright U.S. import bans on a range of Canadian products — including beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages, certain dairy products and motorcycles — beginning Sept. 29. The move comes after Canada’s latest retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars of American goods took effect Tuesday. Meanwhile, beginning Sept. 15, the U.S. will also expand its existing 50% tariffs to additional Canadian products, including some cheeses and ATVs. The White House says Canada chose retaliation instead of finalizing a trade agreement. The latest measures mark another major escalation in the increasingly bitter Canada-U.S. trade war. 🇨🇦🇺🇸

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Woah. That's quite the statistic from Cal Bricker of Spirits Canada: “We sell more Crown Royal in Texas than we do in all of Canada. That’s how exposed we are here.”

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🚨 BOMBSHELL OCT. 7 CLAIM: DID NETANYAHU RECEIVE A WARNING — AND IGNORE IT? A stunning Haaretz investigation claims UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed personally warned PM Benjamin Netanyahu just 10 days before Oct. 7 that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was preparing a major operation. Netanyahu says the alleged call never happened — and has instructed his lawyers to sue. But an Emirati source has reportedly corroborated the warning, Naftali Bennett says the story is true, and the UAE itself has declined to confirm or deny it. Now, new details involving former CIA Director William Burns — along with a categorical denial from former Secretary of State Antony Blinken of a separate claim in the same investigation — are adding even more questions. 🔎 The Toronto Scoop breaks down the allegations, denials and evidence — and separates what we know from what remains disputed. 👉 READ THE FULL STORY: https://www.thetorontoscoop.com/news/did-the-uae-warn-netanyahu-before-october-7-inside-the-explosive-claim-shaking-israel

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🗳️ JESSE BROWN: “PEOPLE ARE REALLY LOOKING FOR A CHANGE” Following Toronto’s mayoral debate on antisemitism, The Toronto Scoop spoke with moderator and Canadaland journalist Jesse Brown about what happened inside the room — and what he learned. 🎥 Watch the interview & read more: https://www.thetorontoscoop.com/news/jesse-brown-reflects-on-toronto-s-antisemitism-mayoral-debate-and-what-comes-next

A SPECIAL ZECHUS BEFORE ROSH HASHANAH 🍎🍯 Help ease the tremendous financial burden facing Rav Aharon Gozlan, a talmid chochom in Eretz Yisroel, and his family, as they care for their daughter with significant medical needs. The appeal is endorsed by Rav Elimelech Biderman shlit”a of Eretz Yisroel and Rabbi Hershel Magid of Toronto. 💳 To donate by e-transfer: 📧 [email protected] ✍️ Please write GOZLAN in the message. May this special mitzvah of tzedakah before Rosh Hashanah stand as a zechus for a kesivah vachasimah tovah and a year of bracha and yeshuos.

Although we don't usually post miscellaneous things like this, something about this one strikes us as special, and we could all use zechusim for the Yom Hadin. Rabbi Jaffit can be reached at 647 949 2374

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ON THIS DAY — כ"ח אלול Rav Meir Greenwald (Grunwald), the Tetcher Rov, zt”l Rav Meir Greenwald was born into one of Hungary’s distinguished rabbinic families. His father, Rav Avraham Yosef Greenwald, author of Avnei Shoham, served as Rov and Rosh Yeshiva in Ungvar, while his grandfather was Rav Moshe Greenwald, the famed Arugas Habosem of Chust. While still extraordinarily young, Rav Meir married the daughter of Rav Moshe Teitelbaum, the previous Rov of Tetch (then in Hungary and today Tiachiv, Ukraine), and was appointed to succeed him as Rov of Tetch. During the Holocaust, Rav Greenwald endured brutal forced labour in Nazi camps in Eastern Europe. He later wrote of the torture and backbreaking labour he suffered. His wife and nine children were deported to Auschwitz and murdered. After the war, Rav Greenwald settled in Toronto, where he became one of the pioneering rabbonim who helped rebuild Hungarian Torah life on Canadian soil. Known here as the Tetcher Rov, he served as Av Beis Din of Kehal Machzikei Torah and played an important role in strengthening Torah life and religious observance in the growing postwar community. Rav Greenwald also established and led Shlomei Emunei Yisroel, personally teaching talmidim in the yeshiva/cheder. The institution would eventually become today’s Yeshiva Yesodei HaTorah. Rav Greenwald remarried after the war and rebuilt his family. Among his sons-in-law were Rav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal, zt”l, the Skulener Rebbe of Boro Park, and, yblch”t, Rav Yaakov Yechezkel Greenwald, the Pupa Rebbe of Williamsburg. The Tetcher Rov was the author of Avanim Meiros and continued the Torah legacy of his illustrious family after its transplantation from Hungary to North America. Rav Greenwald was niftar suddenly on Erev Rosh Hashanah 5726 (1965) at just 56 years old, and was buried in Toronto’s Bathurst Lawn Cemetery. יהי זכרו ברוך https://chat.whatsapp.com/CXDk2WZL4in4C4ga2XC7BN?s=cl&p=a&ilr=0

🎙️ RABBI PAYSACH KROHN IN TORONTO Join Eitz Chaim Schools for a special Aseres Yemei Teshuva lecture with world-renowned speaker Rabbi Paysach Krohn on “Growth and Elevation During These Sacred Days.” 📅 Tuesday, Sept. 15 🕢 7:45 PM 📍 Clanton Park Shul — 11 Lowesmoor Ave.

🚨 NETANYAHU: IRAN TRYING TO REBUILD NUCLEAR CAPABILITIES Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran is attempting to rebuild its nuclear capabilities following previous Israeli and U.S. strikes, echoing a warning issued by President Trump last night. Speaking at the Kosel ahead of Rosh Hashanah, Netanyahu pledged that Iran would not obtain nuclear weapons as long as he remains prime minister. Netanyahu also said Israel is continuing to strike the Iranian axis in Gaza and Lebanon, pointing to operations against Hezbollah infrastructure on the Beaufort and Ali al-Taher ridges. “More to come,” Netanyahu warned.

✨ AN EVENING OF CHIZUK FOR ASERES YEMEI TESHUVAH The Vaad Harabbanim of Toronto invites the community to a special evening of chizuk with HaRav Daniel Osher Kleinman shlit”a, Rav and Rosh Kollel of K’hal Nachlas Dovid in Brooklyn. 📅 Tuesday, September 15 📍 Bais Yaakov Elementary School — 15 Saranac Blvd 🕗 Tehillim 8:00 PM | Rav Kleinman 8:15 PM | Maariv 9:00 PM 👥 Men & Women Those wishing to sponsor the evening as a zechus for someone or l’illuy nishmas are invited to contact: 📧 [email protected]

🚨 EXTREMIST GROUP PLANS TORONTO CONFERENCE Masar Badil is planning a November conference in Toronto marking three years since the October 7 massacre — an attack the organization has openly praised — and promoting what it calls “resistance.” The U.S. sanctioned Masar Badil last month over its ties to Samidoun, which Canada has already listed as a terrorist entity. One can only hope Canadian authorities ensure that a gathering glorifying October 7 and promoting “armed resistance” is not permitted to take place in Toronto.

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A POWERFUL MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE AT THE ISRAELI CENTRE A moving Seudas Hoda’ah was held at the Israeli Centre for Garry, who survived a horrific motorcycle accident after being struck by a car and thrown approximately 10 metres. Garry suffered multiple broken bones and serious internal injuries, spending two and a half months in hospital. Despite everything he endured, his message was simple: “Thank You, Hashem, for saving my life.” Garry spoke about learning to appreciate even the things people normally take for granted — including the ability to say Asher Yatzar — and encouraged those present to recognize the everyday miracles in their lives. As Rosh Hashanah approaches, his message resonated strongly: First say thank you. Then ask. May Garry continue to have a refuah sheleimah.

Rabbi Alexander Scutaru giving a presentation today at Kollel Yeshurun about shofaros

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🇮🇱🇨🇦 Following Canada’s stated plans to boycott goods from Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria, Israel’s Ambassador to Canada, Iddo Moed, joined Glynn Perkins on 105.9 The Region to discuss what Israel says amounts to foreign interference in its democratic elections.

💧 OUR MIKVAH. OUR MERIT. OUR RESPONSIBILITY. The Toronto Mikvah belongs to our entire community — and every contribution helps sustain this vital mitzvah. Please give generously. Every drop counts. 🌐 http://www.torontomikvah.com/donate

Rav Meilich about the כח התפילה

TORONTO, GET READY FOR UNITY SIMCHAS BAIS HASHOEVA! 🎶 Join thousands for one of the biggest nights of Sukkos, as we come together for an incredible evening of achdus, music, dancing and true Simchas Yom Tov! Featuring Joey Newcomb, Moshe Tischler & Yossi Rodal 📅 Monday, September 28 🎪 Kids Program w/ Rabbi B - 5 PM | Concert - 6 PM, followed by dancing 📍 770 Chabad Gate, Thornhill | 🎟️ FREE ADMISSION 🅿️ Parking at The BAYT, 613 Clark Ave ⚠️ Small bags only; all bags are subject to search. No bikes or scooters permitted onsite. 🌭 Food available from Olive Branch & Kosher Pickle. Bring the family, bring your friends, and come celebrate Sukkos b’achdus together. Follow @SimchasBaisToronto (https://instagram.com/simchasbaistoronto) for all the latest updates leading up to the event.

Dear Friends, As we approach Rosh Hashanah, I want to wish you and your family a Shana Tova U’Metuka — a year of health, happiness, peace and security. For those I haven’t yet had the opportunity to meet, my name is David Magazzinich. I'm a father, a lifelong Willowdale resident, and owner of the Chicken Nest, Toronto's premier kosher restaurant, and I’m running for Toronto City Council to represent Willowdale-Ward 18. I recorded this short video to share why I decided to run and why I believe this is the most important election of our lifetime. If my message resonates with you, I hope I can count on your support — whether by donating, volunteering, or simply sharing this message with others. Shana Tova, David Magazzinich Www.davidfortoronto.ca

⛽ GTA GAS PRICE ALERT: FILL UP TODAY Drivers across the GTA may want to fill up today (Friday). Gas analyst Dan McTeague predicts prices will be around 178.9¢/L today, before jumping roughly 6 cents overnight to 184.9¢/L on Saturday. Prices are expected to ease again sometime next week as refiners switch to the winter blend. 🚨 Diesel is facing a much bigger jump — McTeague predicts an increase of about 20 cents by Saturday, bringing diesel to a record 256.9¢/L. Bottom line: If you need gas, today may be the day to fill up.

YOC Mishmor Yesterday at Earl Bales Park

Boruch Dayan Emes

A Beautiful Rosh Hashanah Thought After Chana poured out her heart in tefillah for a child, Eli HaKohen gave her a powerful bracha: “לכי לשלום ואלקי ישראל יתן את שלתך” — “Go in peace, and may the G-d of Israel grant your request.” The Abarbanel explains that “לכי לשלום” contained an important message. Eli was telling Chana: "Do not become angry with Penina, your co-wife, and do not quarrel with her. Instead, place your trust in Hashem — and He will grant the request you have asked of Him." Reb Sruly Bornstein connected this to the final Mishnah in Shas: “לא מצא הקדוש ברוך הוא כלי מחזיק ברכה לישראל אלא השלום.” Hashem found no vessel capable of containing bracha for Klal Yisrael other than shalom. Although Eli had given Chana an extraordinary bracha, she still needed a kli to hold that bracha. That kli was shalom. As we approach Rosh Hashanah and ask Hashem for so many brachos — for life, health, children, parnassah and nachas — perhaps we should ask ourselves not only what brachos are we asking Hashem to send us? But also: Are we creating the kli to receive them? Sometimes, the greatest preparation for bracha is simply choosing not to fight. Heard from Reb Sruly Bornstein, based on the Abarbanel, Shmuel I 1:17.

While we prepare for Yom Tov, some parents are preparing for another night at the hospital. Help Chai Lifeline lighten their load: https://fundraise.chailifelinecanada.org/chai-lifeline-canada-rosh-hashana/

Rosh Hashanah greetings from MP Vince Gasparro

Before the shofar sounds, there’s still time to lighten the load. Help a Chai Lifeline family enter the New Year carrying one less burden. Donate before Yom Tov: https://fundraise.chailifelinecanada.org/chai-lifeline-canada-rosh-hashana/

Reposting: https://www.thetorontoscoop.com/news/when-rosh-hashanah-has-no-shofar-the-hidden-power-of-shabbos

MK"Y. Even on Erev Shabbos/Rosh Hashana, the dedicated volunteers of Toronto Kvura Minyan attend to help out with a Levaya.