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🎓 Thinking about studying in Israel? Start here. Israel EduExpo 2026 is back-and for the first time, we’re coming to Toronto! Meet representatives from Israel’s top universities and explore degree programs, gap year & study abroad opportunities—all in one place. 📍 Toronto | May 3 🕓 Student Authority sessions: 4:45 PM & 6:30 PM (rights & benefits for students) 🎁 Don’t miss this – attend and enter a raffle to win a valuable prize! 👉 Register now: https://israeleduexpo.com/?utm_source=TORONTOSCOOP
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🕯️ Parshas Acharei–Kedoshim — a beautiful thought shared by the Emailim BaTorah blog The Satmar Rebbe zt”l was once asked why he spoke so sharply and critically about Klal Yisrael (the Jewish people). Why couldn’t he be like Rav Levi Yitzchok of Berditchev, who always found ways to defend even the resha’im (those who seem wicked)? The Rebbe answered with a fundamental idea from the Yom Kippur Temple service: When the Kohen Gadol (High Priest) entered the Kodesh HaKodashim (Holy of Holies), he wore only bigdei lavan (white garments)—not bigdei zahav (gold garments)—because ein kateigor na’aseh saneigor (“the prosecutor cannot become the defender”). Gold, which recalls the chet ha’eigel (the sin of the Golden Calf), cannot serve as a defense in that most intimate place. Yet, when the Kohen Gadol performed the avodah (service) outside the Kodesh HaKodashim, he did wear bigdei zahav. (garments that included gold). Why is there no concern of ein kateigor na’aseh saneigor there? The answer is profound: Outside, where Klal Yisrael can see the Kohen Gadol, the reminder of the eigel (Golden Calf) serves a purpose—it awakens the people to do teshuvah (repentance). There, even “gold” can be used constructively. But inside the Kodesh HaKodashim, where it is only the Kohen Gadol and the Ribbono Shel Olam, there is no place for reminders of sin—only pure defense. There, he must be entirely a saneigor (defender). The Rebbe concluded: “When I stand facing the tzibbur, with my back to the Aron HaKodesh, I speak as a kateigor (prosecutor). I rebuke, I criticize, I demand growth and teshuvah. But when I turn toward the Aron HaKodesh, facing the Ribbono Shel Olam—I become entirely a saneigor. Then I say: "V’ameich kulam tzaddikim (Your nation are all righteous)." "Mi ke’amcha Yisrael (Who is like Your people, Israel)."
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🚨 TORONTO POLITICS UPDATE Anthony Furey has announced that he will NOT run in Toronto’s upcoming mayoral election this October. Furey — a former Toronto Sun columnist who placed 4th in the 2023 mayoral by-election — said he considered another run but ultimately decided “the time is not right.” 📊 Recent polling had him at 11% support, trailing: • Olivia Chow – 46% • Brad Bradford – 35% 👀 His decision follows other notable names stepping aside, including John Tory and Michael Ford 🗳️ The municipal election is set for October 26, with nominations opening May 1. The race is starting to take shape — but still far from finalized. -- 🗞️ JOIN THE TORONTO SCOOP, TORONTO'S FASTEST GROWING WHATSAPP GROUP & STATUS: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H2oH2yD6OhP34toRYH8G0t?mode=gi_t
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TONIGHT
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Even during setup, the Achdus was palpable. Fellow vendors — notably Raviv Talkar of Talkerstein Consulting and Mike Merkur of SongPuzzeles — came over on their own to help us assemble our booth. And when we met Mordy Shields & Motti Meijer (pictured top), we discovered something incredible: two “competitors” in the same promotional products industry who regularly sit down together to share ideas and strategy! Because among brothers, there are no competitors! מי כעמך ישראל! J2jexpo.com
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Horav Tzvi Fink, Rosh Yeshivas Chaim Berlin, addressing the oilam at the Toronto reception tonight -- 🗞️ JOIN THE TORONTO SCOOP, TORONTO'S FASTEST GROWING WHATSAPP GROUP & STATUS: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H2oH2yD6OhP34toRYH8G0t?mode=gi_t
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🇮🇱 Israeli Real Estate Briefing 📍 Toronto — April 28 🎟️ Free Admission | Limited Seats Join us for an educational evening for Canadians exploring property ownership in Israel. Investment • Aliyah • Future Planning 👉 https://events.homes-il.com
3:28 PM
Jeff Silver interviewing Bentzion Heitner & Warren Kimel about business and philanthropy Great story from Mr. Heitner: a boy once came to the Lubavitcher Rebbe and said that he had just come from a Dodgers game. The boy said he had left early because the game wasn't going well for the Dodgers. The rebbe asked the boy if the players left early, to which the boy responded that they obviously did not. The rebbe turned to the boy and told him that he will have to choose in life between being a player or a spectator. Being a player involves taking responsibility. Another great line from Mr. Heitner: "Nothing has given me more satisfaction in my career than having the opportunity to give someone for our community a job." Mr Kimel: "working in a company and industry of mostly non-Jews, I always know that I'm representing the Jewish people and that's a serious responsibility." Mr. Kimel: "My success and legacy will be my children, not the business." -- 🗞️ JOIN THE TORONTO SCOOP, TORONTO'S FASTEST GROWING WHATSAPP GROUP & STATUS: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H2oH2yD6OhP34toRYH8G0t?mode=gi_t
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🎤 Stephen Diamond (DiamondCorp) & Ed Sonshine (RioCan) interviewed by Eli Langer 💡 Some Key Takeaways: Ed Sonshine: • Tough times often create the best opportunities • Those who survive high interest rates are the ones carrying little to no debt Stephen Diamond: • When someone calls something a “no-brainer,” that’s your cue to be cautious • In any deal or partnership, understand exactly what each party has at stake — and what they stand to gain -- 🗞️ JOIN THE TORONTO SCOOP, TORONTO'S FASTEST GROWING WHATSAPP GROUP & STATUS: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H2oH2yD6OhP34toRYH8G0t?mode=gi_t
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Lag Baomer is fast approaching, and we are excited to join the city wide celebration 🥳 Pre-Order and 🎟️ Save 10% on your Tickets Admission to the Lag BaOmer Family Festival is FREE. The event starts at 5:30 with a great show! Tickets are required for food, carnival activities, and rides. Jrcc.org/LagBaomerTicket Looking forward to celebrating a joyful and unforgettable Lag BaOmer together with you and your family!
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Tel Aviv to YYZ A pilot or travel agent? -- 🗞️ JOIN THE TORONTO SCOOP, TORONTO'S FASTEST GROWING WHATSAPP GROUP & STATUS: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H2oH2yD6OhP34toRYH8G0t?mode=gi_t
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🎤 Dr. Yehuda Sabiner at the J2J Expo Dr. Yehuda Sabiner — a Gerrer chossid from Bnei Brak who will soon be beginning a residency at SickKids — shared a powerful and deeply moving story. After October 7th, while serving in the IDF, he found himself alone on a Leil Shabbos. Not wanting to draw attention or impose his standards on others, he quietly made kiddush to himself. Suddenly, his battalion commander approached him. “What are you doing?” “I just made kiddush,” he replied. The commander reacted sharply: “You self-centered chossid — you think we don’t want to hear kiddush? Make kiddush for all of us!” Dr. Sabiner then made kiddush aloud for the entire group. But the commander wasn’t finished. “Now tell us a dvar Torah on the parsha!” It was Parshas Vayeitzei — and he had to think fast. Baruch Hashem, he recalled a vort from his rebbi: Chazal teach that the stones placed around Yaakov Avinu’s head began arguing — each one wanting the zechus to support the head of the tzaddik. In the end, they were miraculously fused into one stone. But why didn’t the argument continue within that single stone — each “part” still wanting the honour? The answer is: when you truly become one, there is no more jealousy, no more fighting. Achdus removes machlokes. A message that couldn’t be more fitting for the J2J Expo — where Yidden from all walks of life came together with one shared goal: to support and uplift one another. We don’t all have to look the same, live the same lives, or walk the same paths — whether chassidish, professional, or in uniform. But we must remember: Klal Yisroel is one guf. When one Yid is in pain or in need, helping them isn’t helping someone else — it’s helping ourselves.
12:01 AM
Rabbi Dovid Sudaley, a beloved talmid chacham and educator, taught at the Toronto Cheder for over a decade. A gifted musician and music teacher, he inspired his students with his warmth, dedication, and love of Torah. With his unique simchas hachayim and musical talents, he had an extraordinary ability to uplift everyone around him. Those wishing to honor his legacy and support his family during this time can etransfer for a receipt to the Jewish Care Fund, office@thejcfund.com, and be sure to include the name Sudaley in the message
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🇮🇱 Free Event at Aspira Kensington Place Join us for an afternoon of music, food, and connection as we mark Israel’s independence together. A beautiful opportunity to come out with family and friends, enjoy the atmosphere, and feel the כח of community spirit. 📍 866 Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto RSVP: Danyelle.Gatsos@aspiralife.ca 📞 416-636-9555 ext. 825 ✨ All are welcome — don’t miss it!
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To mention or not to mention God in Israel’s Declaration of Independence When Israel’s Declaration of Independence was being drafted in 1948, a major debate broke out: 👉 Should Hashem be mentioned explicitly? On one side, religious Zionist leaders like Rabbi Yehuda Leib Maimon insisted that a Jewish state must include a reference to Elokei Yisrael. On the other side, secular leaders — led by David Ben-Gurion — opposed any mention of God. Aharon Zisling, a leading figure in the far-left socialist Mapam party, was so strongly against it that he reportedly refused to sign if Hashem were explicitly mentioned. The disagreement threatened to derail both the drafting and the ceremonial proclamation of the establishment of a Jewish state in the former British Mandate of Palestine. Ben-Gurion spent the morning of May 14 mediating between the sides. After hours of talks, a compromise was reached — without a formal vote. The declaration would include the carefully worded phrase: ▎ מתוך בטחון בצור ישראל אנו חותמים בחתימת ידינו לעדות על הכרזה זו… “Placing our trust in the Rock of Israel, we affix our signatures to this Proclamation…” Later, Ben-Gurion explained the ambiguity: ▎ “Each one of us, in his own way, believes in the ‘Rock of Israel’ as he understands it.” • The religious side understood it as a reference to Hashem • The secular side could interpret it as the strength or destiny of the Jewish people 🇺🇸 An interesting parallel: Even the United States Declaration of Independence — in a country that would later enshrine separation of church and state — openly references God multiple times, including “Creator” and “Divine Providence.” The founders clearly saw no contradiction between acknowledging God and building a state that does not enforce religion. A reminder that until Moshiach comes, the story of Klal Yisroel in Golus is not yet complete.
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Yesterday: A packed house of UJA philanthropic leaders joined Rabbi Rafi Lipner at his monthly "UJA Chevra" Torah Lunch & Learn. The topic this time was "Memory as Mission: How What We Remember Shapes How We Lead." This chabura continues to grow! -- 🗞️ JOIN THE TORONTO SCOOP, TORONTO'S FASTEST GROWING WHATSAPP GROUP & STATUS: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H2oH2yD6OhP34toRYH8G0t?mode=gi_t
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THIS SUNDAY: Join the Toronto community in support of one of the world’s foremost yeshivos. An evening of inspiration with the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Mir Yerushalayim. 🗓️ Sunday, April 26 🕗 8:00 PM 📍 At the home of Mr. & Mrs. Pinny Kaufman 101 Caribou Road
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Rabbi Shalom Landau gets profiled in the New York Times! -- 🗞️ JOIN THE TORONTO SCOOP, TORONTO'S FASTEST GROWING WHATSAPP GROUP & STATUS: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H2oH2yD6OhP34toRYH8G0t?mode=gi_t
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Rav Avrohom Rudner, shlit"a, making a Shehecheyanu on a new fruit l'kovod the publication of his new sefer Nekudos Ohr chelek gimmel -- 🗞️ JOIN THE TORONTO SCOOP, TORONTO'S FASTEST GROWING WHATSAPP GROUP & STATUS: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H2oH2yD6OhP34toRYH8G0t?mode=gi_t
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🏠 THE GREAT ISRAEL REAL ESTATE EVENT: NOW BACK IN CANADA! 🤝 We are back in Toronto with the biggest and best selection of projects from across Israel, an expert attorney, a mortgage consultant and personal real estate advisors—all under one roof. 📈 Don’t miss out! Whether you're looking for your dream home or the right investment, you’ll find opportunities across a wide range of budgets. Exclusive deals for event participants! Save the Date & Join Us: 📅 Sun. May 3, 2026 Free participation with registration. Save your space now! https://israelevent2025.com/?utm_source=TORONTOSCOOP
11:43 PM
🚨 TPS OFFICER ARRESTED & CHARGED 🚨 A Toronto Police Service constable has been arrested after allegedly accessing confidential police databases without authorization. 👤 Constable Rifat Hassan, 33, of 53 Division — on the force for less than a year — is accused of repeatedly accessing internal systems between June and December 2025. ⚖️ He has been charged with unauthorized use of a computer and is scheduled to appear in court on July 13, 2026. 🚫 TPS has initiated proceedings to suspend him without pay. 📌 Police noted this case is NOT connected to “Project South,” the major corruption investigation from earlier this year.
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✈️ Air Travel Getting More Expensive in Canada Major airlines are raising fees as fuel costs climb: 🇨🇦 Air Canada increased baggage fees for economy basic: First bag: $35 ➝ $45 Second bag: $50 ➝ $60 (Applies to flights within Canada, and to/from the U.S., Mexico, Caribbean & Central America) ⛽ Both WestJet and Air Canada have introduced new fuel surcharges on some bookings and vacation packages 🌍 Air Transat is also adjusting fares / adding fuel-related charges 📉 WestJet says it is cutting flight capacity due to rising fuel costs
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🚨 ISIS-CONVICTED RECRUITER GRANTED RELEASE — STILL DEEMED A RISK An Ottawa man convicted in an ISIS-related terrorism case is being released — despite authorities warning that he still holds extremist views and poses a risk to public safety. 👉 The release is mandatory under Canadian law (after serving 2/3 of his sentence) 🙇♂️ 🤷♂️ 🤦♂️ 🔒 Strict conditions include: • Supervised living facility • Monitoring of communications & finances • Mandatory deradicalization programming (not sure what that entails) • No contact with extremists ⚠️ Officials say the risk will now be managed in the community rather than behind bars. 🤦♂️ -- 🗞️ JOIN THE TORONTO SCOOP, TORONTO'S FASTEST GROWING WHATSAPP GROUP & STATUS: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H2oH2yD6OhP34toRYH8G0t?mode=gi_t
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🚨 COMMUNITY ALERT — BATHURST & LAWRENCE 🚨 We’ve been receiving multiple reports of J Witnesses going door-to-door in the area. As always, use discretion before opening the door to unfamiliar visitors. -- 🗞️ JOIN THE TORONTO SCOOP, TORONTO'S FASTEST GROWING WHATSAPP GROUP & STATUS: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H2oH2yD6OhP34toRYH8G0t?mode=gi_t
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🚨 CANADA: TEEN GUILTY IN PLOT TARGETING JEWS 🚨 An Ottawa-area youth has been found guilty in a terrorism case involving a plan to attack the Jewish community. According to agreed court facts, the teen—reportedly inspired by ISIS—conspired to carry out an attack with the goal of “murdering as many Jewish persons as possible.” Authorities say he: • Communicated online with extremist contacts • Received instructions on building explosives • Took steps toward planning an attack in Ottawa ⚖️ He was convicted of: • Conspiracy to commit murder for a terrorist group • Facilitating terrorist activity • Instructing others to carry out attacks The case is highly unusual, as the accused invited the judge to find him guilty based on agreed facts, while preserving the right to appeal.
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🎓 Thinking about studying in Israel? Start here. Israel EduExpo 2026 is back-and for the first time, we’re coming to Toronto! Meet representatives from Israel’s top universities and explore degree programs, gap year & study abroad opportunities—all in one place. 📍 Toronto | May 3 🕓 Student Authority sessions: 4:45 PM & 6:30 PM (rights & benefits for students) 🎁 Don’t miss this – attend and enter a raffle to win a valuable prize! 👉 Register now: https://israeleduexpo.com/?utm_source=TORONTOSCOOP
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Uh oh. He's at it again. -- 🗞️ JOIN THE TORONTO SCOOP, TORONTO'S FASTEST GROWING WHATSAPP GROUP & STATUS: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H2oH2yD6OhP34toRYH8G0t?mode=gi_t
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🛫 UPDATE: NTSB releases preliminary report on Air Canada LaGuardia crash Early findings point to multiple issues: • A runway safety system did not function properly • Warning lights changed just seconds before impact • The fire truck involved had no transponder • ATC issued “STOP” warnings — but they were likely misunderstood ⚠️ Investigators say this was not a single failure, but a combination of tech, communication, and human factors. 🧾 This is only a preliminary report — final conclusions will take months. -- 🗞️ JOIN THE TORONTO SCOOP, TORONTO'S FASTEST GROWING WHATSAPP GROUP & STATUS: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H2oH2yD6OhP34toRYH8G0t?mode=gi_t
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🚨 SPLC Indicted — Serious Questions, Including Here in Canada The Southern Poverty Law Center — a U.S.-based group known for tracking and exposing hate and extremist organizations — has been indicted by the U.S. DOJ on fraud-related charges tied to its use of paid informants inside those same circles. 🔎 What’s being alleged: • Over $3 million paid to individuals inside extremist networks • At least one payment reportedly near $1M to a single individual • Payments to organizers of the 2017 Unite the Right rally ⚖️ The core issue: The DOJ claims the SPLC misled donors about how funds were being used. 👉 Translation: An organization that built its reputation fighting extremism is now accused of paying people within those same circles — raising serious ethical and transparency concerns. 🗣️ Some commentators, including Ben Shapiro, are going further, alleging that groups like the SPLC may effectively prop up the very extremism they claim to fight, comparing it to firefighters setting a blaze only to “heroically” put it out. 🇨🇦 Why this should raise eyebrows in Canada The Canadian Anti-Hate Network — a Canadian organization focused on "tracking extremism and advising on anti-hate efforts" — • Was modeled after the SPLC • Has worked with and drawn from its research • Receives Canadian taxpayer funding 👉 That raises fair questions: Are similar tactics being used here? What level of oversight and transparency exists? Should taxpayer-funded groups be operating with this kind of model? -- 🗞️ JOIN THE TORONTO SCOOP, TORONTO'S FASTEST GROWING WHATSAPP GROUP & STATUS: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H2oH2yD6OhP34toRYH8G0t?mode=gi_t
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