Weekly Newlsetter

SHABBAT SCHEDULE:
CANDLE LIGHTING
Friday September 21, 6:59 PM
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HAVDALAH
Motzei Shabbat September 22, 8:06 PM

SHABBAT EVE - Friday night
6:59 PM Shabbat Candle lighting
7:00 PM Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat "Carlebach" Evening services

SHABBAT DAY - Saturday   
9:00 AM Shacharit
10:07 AM Latest Sh'ma
10:15 AM Insights to the Torah Reading
10:25 AM Torah Reading
10:45 AM Amazing Kids Program! (Ages 6-13)
11:15 AM Rabbi's Message
11:30 AM Mussaf
12:00 PM Kiddush 

6:15 PM CHUMASH & AVOTH CLASS

6:45 PM MINCHA        
Please make an effort to join us for Mincha!

8:06 PM MA'ARIV

THIS WEEKS TORAH TOPICS:
Rabbi's Message: Still in Heaven!
Kiddush Comments: Mitzvot on the Mind

TORAH READING 
To reserve your Bar Mitzvah Torah reading, Haftara, or any other reading, please email us at office@countryshul.org

We look forward to greeting you on Shabbat! Guests are always welcome!

Please make an extra effort to join us in welcoming Shabbat on Friday Evening!

If you have any questions regarding Services, email us at office@countryshul.org

Want to host an Oneg? Friday Night Oneg hosting available

This Week in The Country Shul...   

KIDDUSH
This week's Kiddush is sponsored by the Shul.

JUNIOR KIDS PROGRAM: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Ages 2-5
Children sing selections from the Siddur, enjoy stories from the Torah, and have a Shabbat Party with Kiddush and Challah! Join the fun!

AMAZING KIDS PROGRAM:
Loads of fun while at the same time very educational, for ages 6-12, led by a multi-talented and experienced teacher, every Shabbat morning @10:45 AM. (Available at no charge).

MEMBERS MEETING:
Will be held after the High Holidays. Date and time to be anounced.
​​​​​​​
HOME GROUP: 
The Home Group will meet on Thursday evening, September 27, at 8:30 PM. Location to be announced. We will study Ethics of the Fathers, Chapter two, Section 3.

HOSTING OPPORTUNITY:              
If you would like to host the Home Group, please contact Rabbi Sanders or office@countryshul.org
                                              
HELP WANTED - URGENT!!
• Due to family medical issues, our planned new bookkeeping volunteeress is unable to commit to this task. Please consider donating your talent!

REENA VOLUNTEER REQUEST: Circle of Care is in desperate need of a Yiddish speaking translator volunteer. The primary objective is to assist Yiddish speaking senior citizens in our community, better communicate with their various support workers. Please contact Lisa Rae at lrae@circleofcare.com

​​NEW BUILDING DEDICATION OPPORTUNITIES -Updated List Available Now! Click Link at Top of Newsletter or go to, https//www.countryshul.org/new-building-dedications.html

CREATE A FAMILY SHULCLOUD ACCOUNT -  Go to our new website www.countryshul.org . Click on 'New User' at top right corner to create your account.

NEW WEBSITE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY - For $100/month your name and a link to the business or organization you would like to promote will be displayed prominently at the top of our website. Contact us at office@countryshul.org  if interested.

RESERVE THE DATE!

[TBD] Shabbat across Canada Shabbaton. Details TBA

THANK YOU
• To our (Sukkah) Roof Party crew!

• SUKKAH ROOF LAYING OPPORTUNITY... Still available! Feel free to stop by!

Shabbat Shalom
by Rabbi Kalman Packouz. Aish.com
The Torah tells us in Leviticus 23:40 a special commandments for Sukkot -- to take the arbah minim, the Four Species (etrog, lulav, hadassim, and aravot). We wave them in the four directions of the compass as well as up and down. The symbolism of the waving in all directions is to remind us that God is everywhere. However, why are these four species designated for the mitzvah?

Our rabbis teach that these four species are symbolic of four types of Jews: the etrog (citron) which has a fragrance and a taste represents those Jews who have both Torah wisdom and good deeds; the lulav (date palm branch) which has a taste (from the dates), but no fragrance represents those Jews who have Torah wisdom, but no good deeds; the hadassim (myrtle branches) have a fragrance, but no taste representing those Jews who have good deeds, but no Torah wisdom; and lastly, the aravot (willow branches) have neither a taste nor a smell representing those Jews who are lacking in Torah wisdom and good deeds.

What do we do on Sukkot? We symbolically bind together and recognize every Jew as an integral and important part of the Jewish people. If even one is missing, the mitzvah is incomplete. Our People is one; we must do all we can to bind together the Jewish people and work to strengthen the Jewish future!

SHABBAT SCHEDULE:
CANDLE LIGHTING
Friday September 14, 7:12 PM

HAVDALAH
Motzei Shabbat September 15, 8:19 PM

SHABBAT EVE - Friday night
7:12 PM Shabbat Candle lighting
7:00 PM Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat "Carlebach" Evening services

SHABBAT DAY - Saturday   
9:00 AM Shacharit
10:04 AM Latest Sh'ma
10:15 AM Insights to the Torah Reading
10:25 AM Torah Reading
10:45 AM Amazing Kids Program! (Ages 6-13)
11:15 AM Rabbi's Message
11:30 AM Mussaf
12:00 PM Kiddush 

6:15 PM CHUMASH & AVOTH CLASS

6:45 PM MINCHA        
Please make an effort to join us for Mincha!

8:19 PM MA'ARIV

THIS WEEKS TORAH TOPICS:
Rabbi's Message: SHABBAT SHUVA MESSAGE!
Kiddush Comments: The Power of Community

TORAH READING 
To reserve your Bar Mitzvah Torah reading, Haftara, or any other reading, please email us at office@countryshul.org

We look forward to greeting you on Shabbat! Guests are always welcome!

Please make an extra effort to join us in welcoming Shabbat on Friday Evening!

If you have any questions regarding Services, email us at office@countryshul.org

Want to host an Oneg? Friday Night Oneg hosting available

This Week in The Country Shul...   

YOM KIPPUR SILENT MITZVOT AUCTION!
Those who wish to acquire the merit of specific Mitzvot during the Yom Kippur Services - or for any other year-round Shul Mitzvot! -  are welcome to submit their silent "bid" by emailing office@countryshul.org. So far, the following Mitzvot have the following "bids": 
 
• Kol Nidrei - the opening of the Aron Kodesh at Kol Nidrei - has a silent bid of $540.00 (30 x "Chai") by Daki Zaza.
 
• Maftir Yonah (the final Aliya at the  Mincha Afternoon Service) has a silent bid of $1,000.00 by Daki Zaza.
 
Some examples of Mitzvot typically auctioned in Shuls are: Utility Bills, Shul Supplies, Shul Events (Festival-related, New Month- Rosh Chodesh events, etc.) Classes (Hebrew Reading, Ethics of the Fathers, Talmud, etc.) Youth Programs, Shabbatons, etc. Feel free to be creative and fashion your own Mitzvah bid!
 
Please also consider the opportunities available in Dedications of the various pieces of the new Shul Building "Real Estate"! The unique coloured and backlit glass Tablets/Ten Commandments are available, as are each of the 12 coloured and backlit representations of the 12 Tribes of Israel; the Curtains for the Aron Kodesh, Bima Torah Reading Platform, Chazan's Podium, Menorah, Sukkah, the "Kotel Wall" actual Jerusalem stone evoking the spirit of standing at the Western Wall, Windows, Lights, Library, etc. etc. We will work with you to find the appropriate dedication that you would most appreciate. 

WELCOME ABOARD!
The Country Shul would like to extend a very warm welcome to the following new members who have recently joined: 
Alexander and Irina Kapsich
Michael and Keren Segal
Olga Tronko
Allison and Benjamin Cruickshank
We hope you will enjoy our Services and the entire Shul Community experience! Bruchim haBa'im! Welcome, welcome!

KIDDUSH
This week's Kiddush is sponsored by the Shul.

JUNIOR KIDS PROGRAM: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Ages 2-5
Children sing selections from the Siddur, enjoy stories from the Torah, and have a Shabbat Party with Kiddush and Challah! Join the fun!

AMAZING KIDS PROGRAM:
Loads of fun while at the same time very educational, for ages 6-12, led by a multi-talented and experienced teacher, every Shabbat morning @10:45 AM. (Available at no charge).

MEMBERS MEETING:
Will be held after the High Holidays. Date and time to be anounced.
​​​​​​​
HOME GROUP: 
The Home Group will meet on Thursday evening, September 27, at 8:30 PM. Location to be announced. We will study Ethics of the Fathers, Chapter two, Section 3.

HOSTING OPPORTUNITY:              
If you would like to host the Home Group, please contact Rabbi Sanders or office@countryshul.org

THANK YOU...
• to Keren & Erez haCohen for the amazing new toy donations to the Children's Program Toy Arsenal (and for time spent assembling them at Shul!) 
  
•   to  Katarina Veremyeva, Lindsey Fucchansky, and Gabi Holt for running the Children's Program on Rosh Hashana!

• to Augusto Saban, the Shul's Assistant Facilities Manager, for devoting much time and energy to the programming of the Shabbat elevator and for spending many hours at the Shul going over the building's (and Mikvah's) amenities and inner workings!

•  to Rabbi Ephraim Appelbaum, for his Tekiat Shofar blowing!

• to Rabbi Mordechai Cohen for his expert Shofar "Makri" Service and for leading our Alternative Classes on Rosh haShanah!

• to Arthur Weitz for beautifully leading the Shacharit Service on the First Day Rosh haShanah!

• to Rabbi Leizer Yudel Sanders for beautifully leading the Shacharit Service on the Second Day Rosh haShanah!

• to Rabbi Beinish Appelbaum for beautifully leading the Mussaf Service on the Second Day Rosh haShanah!

• to Miriam Weitz for her indefatigable efforts in organizing Kiddush for the Shul for Rosh haShanah and all year round

• to Susan Austin for the amazingly polished Torah Crowns and Breastplate

• to Chaim Bredin for his skilled Gabbaic services, keeping the Services running smoothly on Rosh haShana!
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• to all the incredible volunteers who extended themselves again and again, tirelessly organizing the Shul for the High Holidays! 
                                                         
MAZELTOV!
• to Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Siegel upon the occasion of their 30th Anniversary! May you have many more sweet, happy, and healthy years together, "until 120"!

HELP WANTED - URGENT!!
• Due to family medical issues, our planned new bookkeeping volunteeress is unable to commit to this task. Please consider donating your talent!

HIGH HOLIDAYS 5779
Yom Kippur: Sept 18th-19th
Tickets are available here for your family and friends. Purchase a yearly Membership at The Country Shul and get Free High Holiday Seating: Tickets can be purchased at www.countryshul.org/event/high_holidays

REENA VOLUNTEER REQUEST: Circle of Care is in desperate need of a Yiddish speaking translator volunteer. The primary objective is to assist Yiddish speaking senior citizens in our community, better communicate with their various support workers. Please contact Lisa Rae at lrae@circleofcare.com

​​NEW BUILDING DEDICATION OPPORTUNITIES -Updated List Available Now! Click Link at Top of Newsletter or go to, https//www.countryshul.org/new-building-dedications.html

CREATE A FAMILY SHULCLOUD ACCOUNT -  Go to our new website www.countryshul.org . Click on 'New User' at top right corner to create your account.

NEW WEBSITE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY - For $100/month your name and a link to the business or organization you would like to promote will be displayed prominently at the top of our website. Contact us at office@countryshul.org  if interested.

RESERVE THE DATE!

[TBD] Shabbat across Canada Shabbaton. Details TBA

The Country Shul High Holiday Schedule

The Country Shul – Yom Kippur Schedule: Year 5779
Location: The Country Shul • New Building • 9225 Bathurst St., Richmond Hill
 
Tuesday, September 18, 2018: Erev Yom Kippur
6:50 PM Mincha – Afternoon Service
7:05 PM Latest Candle Lighting (at home)
7:05 PM KOL NIDREI SERVICE
Followed by Rabbi’s Message and Ma’ariv – Evening Service
 
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 • Yom Kippur: Morning Service
9:00 AM Morning Service Begins
10:20 AM Torah Reading
11:30 AM YIZKOR
12:00 PM Mussaf
12:30 PM Mussaf Repetition
 
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 • Yom Kippur: Afternoon & NE'ILAH Services
5:00 PM Mincha – Afternoon Service
Rabbi’s pre-Neilah Message
6:35 PM NE'ILAH Service
8:04 PM Ma’ariv – Evening Service
8:04 PM FAST ENDS
Havdala Ceremony, Cake and refreshments to follow after service
 
 SHANA TOVA TO ALL!

Shabbat Shalom
by Rabbi Kalman Packouz. Aish.com
VaYelech begins with Moshe passing the torch of leadership to Yehoshua (Joshua). Moshe then gives Yehoshua a command/blessing which applies to every Jewish leader: "Be strong and brave. Do not be afraid or feel insecure before them. God your Lord is the One who is going with you, and He will not fail you nor forsake you."
Moshe writes the entire Torah and gives it to the Cohanim and Elders. He then commands that in the future at the end of the Shmita (Sabbatical Year) the king should gather all the people during the Succot festival and read to them the Torah so "... that they will hear and learn and fear the Lord your God and be careful to perform all the words of the Torah."
The Almighty describes in a short paragraph the course of Jewish history (that's starting from Deuteronomy 31:16 for the curious). Lastly, before Moshe goes to "sleep with his forefathers," he assembles the people to teach them the song of Ha'azinu, the next weekly Torah portion, to remind them of the consequences of turning against the Almighty.

HIGH HOLIDAY TICKETS PICKUP AND REGISTRATION:  
• SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, AT THE SHUL, FROM 10-11 AM

SHABBAT SCHEDULE:
CANDLE LIGHTING
Friday September 7, 7:25 PM

HAVDALAH
Motzei Shabbat September 8, 8:31 PM

SHABBAT EVE - Friday night
7:25 PM Shabbat Candle lighting
7:00 PM Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat "Carlebach" Evening services

SHABBAT DAY - Saturday   
9:00 AM Shacharit
10:01 AM Latest Sh'ma
10:15 AM Insights to the Torah Reading
10:25 AM Torah Reading
10:45 AM Amazing Kids Program! (Ages 6-13)
11:15 AM Rabbi's Message
11:30 AM Mussaf
12:00 PM Kiddush 

6:30 PM CHUMASH & AVOTH CLASS

7:00 PM MINCHA        
Please make an effort to join us for Mincha!

8:31 PM MA'ARIV

THIS WEEKS TORAH TOPICS:
Rabbi's Message:Standing before   G-d
Kiddush Comments: The Power of Unity

TORAH READING 
To reserve your Bar Mitzvah Torah reading, Haftara, or any other reading, please email us at office@countryshul.org

We look forward to greeting you on Shabbat! Guests are always welcome!

Please make an extra effort to join us in welcoming Shabbat on Friday Evening!

If you have any questions regarding Services, email us at office@countryshul.org

Want to host an Oneg? Friday Night Oneg hosting available

This Week in The Country Shul...   

KIDDUSH
This week's Kiddush is sponsored by the Shul.

JUNIOR KIDS PROGRAM: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Ages 2-5
Children sing selections from the Siddur, enjoy stories from the Torah, and have a Shabbat Party with Kiddush and Challah! Join the fun!

AMAZING KIDS PROGRAM:
Loads of fun while at the same time very educational, for ages 6-12, led by a multi-talented and experienced teacher, every Shabbat morning @10:45 AM. (Available at no charge).

MEMBERS MEETING:
Will be held after the High Holidays. Date and time to be anounced.
​​​​​​​
HOME GROUP: 
The Home Group will meet on Thursday evening, September 12, at 8:30 PM. Location to be announced. We will study Ethics of the Fathers, Chapter two, Section 3.

HOSTING OPPORTUNITY:              
If you would like to host the Home Group, please contact Rabbi Sanders or office@countryshul.org

THANK YOU...
• to the entire width and breadth of the Country Shul BBQ Crew, chaired by Susan and Malcolm Austin, for arranging a successful event on Sunday Sept. 2! Thank you to Simon for providing musical entertainment! Thank you to our Chefs (and moving van crew), Daki and Noam Zaza!
                                                         
MAZELTOV!
• to the new (and pending) CS Board of Directors:
President: Harry Litwin
Vice President: Pesach Levine
Treasurer: Malcolm Austin
Secretary: Rob Benchetrit
Member at Large: Chaim Bredin
​​​​​​​Much Bracha and Success to you!

HELP WANTED - URGENT!!
• Due to family medical issues, our planned new bookkeeping volunteeress is unable to commit to this task. Please consider donating your talent!

HIGH HOLIDAYS 5779
Rosh Hashana: Sept 9th-Sept 11th
Yom Kippur: Sept 18th-19th
Tickets are available here for your family and friends. Tickets include seating for both Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur
Purchase a yearly Membership at The Country Shul and get Free High Holiday Seating: Tickets can be purchased at www.countryshul.org/event/high_holidays

REENA VOLUNTEER REQUEST: Circle of Care is in desperate need of a Yiddish speaking translator volunteer. The primary objective is to assist Yiddish speaking senior citizens in our community, better communicate with their various support workers. Please contact Lisa Rae at lrae@circleofcare.com

​​NEW BUILDING DEDICATION OPPORTUNITIES -Updated List Available Now! Click Link at Top of Newsletter or go to, https//www.countryshul.org/new-building-dedications.html

CREATE A FAMILY SHULCLOUD ACCOUNT -  Go to our new website www.countryshul.org . Click on 'New User' at top right corner to create your account.

NEW WEBSITE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY - For $100/month your name and a link to the business or organization you would like to promote will be displayed prominently at the top of our website. Contact us at office@countryshul.org  if interested.

RESERVE THE DATE!

[TBD] Shabbat across Canada Shabbaton. Details TBA

The Country Shul High Holiday Schedule

The Country Shul – Rosh Hashanah Schedule: Year 5779
Location: The Country Shul • New Building • 9225 Bathurst St., Richmond Hill
 
Sunday, September 9, 2018 • Erev Rosh Hashanah: Afternoon and Evening Services
7:21 PM Candle Lighting
7:20 PM Mincha – Afternoon Service
Followed by Intro to High Holidays & Evening Service
 
Monday, September 10, 2018: Rosh Hashanah • First Day: Morning Service
8:00   AM Morning Service Begins
10:00 AM Torah Reading
10:45 AM Kiddush
11:15 AM SHOFAR
11:30 AM Mussaf
11:50 AM Mussaf Reception
1:00   PM SHOFAR Part II
 
Monday, September 10, 2018: Rosh Hashanah • First Day: • Tashlich Service
The custom of the Tashlich Service, when we symbolically “cast our sins” into a river or lake, is usually said before the Afternoon Services on the First Day of Rosh Hashanah, at water’s edge.
 
Monday, September 10, 2018: Rosh Hashanah • First Day: Afternoon and Evening Services
7:15 PM Mincha  - Afternoon Service
Dvar Torah – Thoughts of Torah
8:10 PM  Ma’ariv - Evening Service
After 8:22 PM Candle Lighting
 
Tuesday, September 11, 2018 • Rosh Hashana • Second Day: Morning Service
8:00   AM Morning Service Begins
10:00 AM Torah Reading
10:45 AM Kiddush
11:45 AM SHOFAR
11:30 AM Mussaf
11:50 AM Mussaf Repetition
1:00   PM SHOFAR Part II

Tuesday, September 11, 2018 • Rosh Hashana • Second Day: Afternoon Service
7:15 PM Mincha  - Afternoon Service
Dvar Torah - Thoughts of Torah 
8:20 PM Ma’ariv - Evening Service
Conclusion of Rosh Hashanah
 
The Country Shul - Yom Kippur Schedule: Year 5779
 
Tuesday, September 18, 2018: Erev Yom Kippur
6:50 PM Mincha – Afternoon Service
7:05 PM Latest Candle Lighting (at home)
7:05 PM KOL NIDREI SERVICE
Followed by Rabbi’s Message and Ma’ariv – Evening Service
 
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 • Yom Kippur: Morning Service
9:00 AM Morning Service Begins
10:20 AM Torah Reading
11:30 AM YIZKOR
12:00 PM Mussaf
12:30 PM Mussaf Repetition
 
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 • Yom Kippur: Afternoon & NE'ILAH Services
5:00 PM Mincha – Afternoon Service
Rabbi’s pre-Neilah Message
6:35 PM NE'ILAH Service
8:04 PM Ma’ariv – Evening Service
8:04 PM FAST ENDS
Havdala Ceremony, Cake and refreshments to follow after service
 
 SHANA TOVA TO ALL

Country Shul BBQ September 2nd, 2018

Shabbat Shalom
by Rabbi Kalman Packouz. Aish.com
On the day of Moshe's death he assembles the whole Jewish people and creates a Covenant confirming the Jewish people as the Almighty's Chosen People for all future generations. Moshe makes clear the consequences of rejecting God and His Torah as well as the possibility of repentance. He reiterates that Torah is readily available to everyone. He warns us against idolatry (thinking anything other than God has power) and assures us that eventually the Jewish people will do teshuva (repent) and will be redeemed and brought back to the land of Israel -- and those who hate the Jewish people and pursue us will get their just recompense.

Nitzavim concludes with perhaps the clearest and most powerful statement in the Torah about the purpose of life and the existence of freewill: "I have set before you this day life and good, death and evil ... the blessing and the curse. Therefore, choose life that you may live, you and your descendants." (Now that's a real Quote of the Week!)

TICKETS CAN BE PICKED UP: 
• SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, AT THE MEET'N'GREET BBQ, from 4-7 PM OR 
• SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, AT THE SHUL, FROM 10-11 AM.

MEET & GREET BBQ
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND, 4-7PM
@ THE SHUL, 9225 BATHURST
MEET THE RABBI & REBBETZIN
MEET MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
KOSHER FARE, LIVE MUSIC,
​​​​​​​FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
ALL WELCOME, NO RSVP NEEDED!

SHABBAT SCHEDULE:
CANDLE LIGHTING
Friday August 31, 7:36 PM

HAVDALAH
Motzei Shabbat September 1st, 8:44 PM

SHABBAT EVE - Friday night
7:38 PM Shabbat Candle lighting
7:00 PM Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat "Carlebach" Evening services

SHABBAT DAY - Saturday   
9:00 AM Shacharit
9:59 AM Latest Sh'ma
10:15 AM Insights to the Torah Reading
10:25 AM Torah Reading
10:45 AM Amazing Kids Program! (Ages 6-13)
11:15 AM Rabbi's Message
11:30 AM Mussaf
12:00 PM Kiddush 

6:45 PM CHUMASH & AVOTH CLASS

7:20 PM MINCHA        
Please make an effort to join us for Mincha!

8:43 PM MA'ARIV

THIS WEEKS TORAH TOPICS:
Rabbi's Message: The First Fruits
Kiddush Comments: Walking in His Ways

TORAH READING 
To reserve your Bar Mitzvah Torah reading, Haftara, or any other reading, please email us at office@countryshul.org

We look forward to greeting you on Shabbat! Guests are always welcome!

Please make an extra effort to join us in welcoming Shabbat on Friday Evening!

If you have any questions regarding Services, email us at office@countryshul.org

Want to host an Oneg? Friday Night Oneg hosting available

This Week in The Country Shul...   

KIDDUSH
This week's Kiddush is sponsored by Sarah and Harvey Weitz in honour of the Yahrtzeit of Sarah's mother, Bluma bas Nachman z"l. May her Neshana have an Aliya!

JUNIOR KIDS PROGRAM: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Ages 2-5
Children sing selections from the Siddur, enjoy stories from the Torah, and have a Shabbat Party with Kiddush and Challah! Join the fun!

AMAZING KIDS PROGRAM:
Loads of fun while at the same time very educational, for ages 6-12, led by a multi-talented and experienced teacher, every Shabbat morning @10:45 AM. (Available at no charge).

MEMBERS MEETING:
September 4th, 8 PM at the Shul. On the Agenda:• Selection of a new Board of Directors, with much thanks to the outgoing Board! • Welcoming and detailing new Committees and their leaders and members.

HOME GROUP: 
The Home Group will meet on Wednesday evening, September 5th, at 8:30 PM. Location to be announced. We will study Ethics of the Fathers, Chapter two, Section 2.

HOSTING OPPORTUNITY:              
If you would like to host the Home Group, please contact Rabbi Sanders or office@countryshul.org

THANK YOU...
• to the trio who cleared all the supplies from the Rabbi's study. Shkoiach Gadol!  to those who worked on production and delivery of the HH flyer (stacks of 100 are on the back shelf in the Shul, men's section).
• to our tireless BBQ committee for doing all the preparatory work for the BBQ. May your efforts be crowned with success!

HELP WANTED - URGENT!!
• Due to family medical issues, our planned new bookkeeping volunteeress is unable to commit to this task. Please consider donating your talent!

HIGH HOLIDAYS 5779
Rosh Hashana: Sept 9th-Sept 11th
Yom Kippur: Sept 18th-19th
Tickets are available here for your family and friends. Tickets include seating for both Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur
Purchase a yearly Membership at The Country Shul and get Free High Holiday Seating: Tickets can be purchased at www.countryshul.org/event/high_holidays

REENA VOLUNTEER REQUEST: Circle of Care is in desperate need of a Yiddish speaking translator volunteer. The primary objective is to assist Yiddish speaking senior citizens in our community, better communicate with their various support workers. Please contact Lisa Rae at lrae@circleofcare.com

​​NEW BUILDING DEDICATION OPPORTUNITIES -Updated List Available Now! Click Link at Top of Newsletter or go to, https//www.countryshul.org/new-building-dedications.html

CREATE A FAMILY SHULCLOUD ACCOUNT -  Go to our new website www.countryshul.org . Click on 'New User' at top right corner to create your account.

NEW WEBSITE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY - For $100/month your name and a link to the business or organization you would like to promote will be displayed prominently at the top of our website. Contact us at office@countryshul.org  if interested.

RESERVE THE DATE!

[TBD] Shabbat across Canada Shabbaton. Details TBA

Shabbat Shalom
by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin. Aish.comThe Torah states:
"And you shall rejoice with all the good that the Almighty has given you" (Deuteronomy 26:11).
Why does the Torah obligate us with a commandment to rejoice when the natural inclination is to be happy when good things happen to us?
Rabbi Mordechai Gifter clarifies with an insight into human nature: "Man's nature is to constantly want more than he presently has. 'He who has one hundred wants two hundred.' Our moments of joy are mixed with sadness over what we lack -- and this is destructive both physically and spiritually. Therefore, the Torah commands us to feel a joy that is complete -- to focus on and rejoice with what we have."
If you think that you will be happy only when you have more, then you will NEVER be happy. When you finally get what you were hoping for, you will once again focus on getting more and will again feel unhappy. Happiness is dependent upon your state of mind. You can only be happy if you appreciate what you have and what you are presently doing.
In Pirke Avos (chapter 4, first mishna/"teaching") it states, "Who is the rich person? He who is happy with his portion." Regardless of what you have, you are only wealthy if you have mastered the ability to appreciate what you have. (This includes appreciating your children, too!) There are many people who are like multi-millionaires who don't know that they are rich because all of their money is sewn into the mattress and they don't know that it is there. Instead, they complain about sleeping on a lumpy mattress! ( I think of Aish HaTorah as "poking holes in mattresses" so that Jews everywhere can see the beauty, meaning and values in our heritage.)
One can have eyes, hands, feet, a mind to think with and be depressed -- unless he focuses on taking pleasure in these gifts. Imagine if you were blind and suddenly were given the gift of sight. Would you be "flying high"? You would be beyond yourself in happiness! Why wait to appreciate what you have? Make a list of your gifts and for what you are grateful to the Almighty. It is good preparation for Rosh Hashana!

SHABBAT SCHEDULE:
CANDLE LIGHTING
Friday August 24, 7:49 PM

HAVDALAH
Motzei Shabbat August 25, 8:56 PM

SHABBAT EVE - Friday night
7:49 PM Shabbat Candle lighting
7:00 PM Mincha/Kabbalat/Shabbat "Carlebach" Evening services

SHABBAT DAY - Saturday   
9:00 AM Shacharit
9:55 AM Latest Sh'ma
10:15 AM Insights to the Torah Reading
10:25 AM Torah Reading
10:45 AM Amazing Kids Program! (Ages 6-13)
11:15 AM Rabbi's Message
11:30 AM Mussaf
12:00 PM Kiddush 

7:00 PM CHUMASH & AVOTH CLASS

7:45 PM MINCHA        
Please make an effort to join us for Mincha!

8:56 PM MA'ARIV

THIS WEEKS TORAH TOPICS:
Rabbi's Message :Know thine Enemy
Kiddush Comments: The Beauty of the Lost Soul

TORAH READING 
To reserve your Bar Mitzvah Torah reading, Haftara, or any other reading, please email us at office@countryshul.org

We look forward to greeting you on Shabbat! Guests are always welcome!

Please make an extra effort to join us in welcoming Shabbat on Friday Evening!

If you have any questions regarding Services, email us at office@countryshul.org

Want to host an Oneg? Friday Night Oneg hosting available

This Week in The Country Shul...   

KIDDUSH
This week's Kiddush is sponsored by the Shul.

JUNIOR KIDS PROGRAM: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Ages 2-5
Children sing selections from the Siddur, enjoy stories from the Torah, and have a Shabbat Party with Kiddush and Challah! Join the fun!

AMAZING KIDS PROGRAM:
Loads of fun while at the same time very educational, for ages 6-12, led by a multi-talented and experienced teacher, every Shabbat morning @10:45 AM. (Available at no charge).

HOME GROUP: 
The Home Group will meet on Wednesday evening, August 29th, at 8:30 PM. Location to be announced. We will study Ethics of the Fathers, Chapter two, Section 2.

HOSTING OPPORTUNITY:              
If you would like to host the Home Group, please contact Rabbi Sanders or office@countryshul.org

THANK YOU...
* to Chaim Bredin for Kiddush assistance!
* to Susan and Malcolm Austin for running a very successful High Holiday planning meeting!
* to all attendees at above meeting for accepting multiple tasks for HH prep etc.!
* to YOU for contacting Susan or Malcolm and asking what you can do to help!
* to Pesach Levine for spearheading the Sheva Brachot effort

SHUL ANGELS
$101.00  Aliya Pledge (Javid Zarrinia)
$101.00  Aliya Pledge (Abe Moses)
$5 times "Chai"  Aliya Pledge (Sam Toby)
Kiddush Parshat Shoftim (Adina and Sam Moses)
Powerwashing Shul chairs & polishing frames (Anonymous)
Two New Tables Pledge (Arthur Weitz)
Two New BBQ's (Sanders family)

MAZELTOV! (NEW POSITION AT THE SHUL!)
• to Augusto Saban upon assuming the title of Assistant Facilities Manager!
Thank you and much success and Nachas in your new position!

HELP WANTED - URGENT!!
• Due to family medical issues, our planned new bookkeeping volunteeress is unable to commit to this task. Please consider donating your talent!

HIGH HOLIDAYS 5779
Rosh Hashana: Sept 9th-Sept 11th
Yom Kippur: Sept 18th-19th
Tickets are available here for your family and friends. Tickets include seating for both Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur
Purchase a yearly Membership at The Country Shul and get Free High Holiday Seating: Tickets can be purchased at www.countryshul.org/event/high_holidays

REENA VOLUNTEER REQUEST: Circle of Care is in desperate need of a Yiddish speaking translator volunteer. The primary objective is to assist Yiddish speaking senior citizens in our community, better communicate with their various support workers. Please contact Lisa Rae at lrae@circleofcare.com

​​NEW BUILDING DEDICATION OPPORTUNITIES -Updated List Available Now! Click Link at Top of Newsletter or go to, https//www.countryshul.org/new-building-dedications.html

CREATE A FAMILY SHULCLOUD ACCOUNT -  Go to our new website www.countryshul.org . Click on 'New User' at top right corner to create your account.

NEW WEBSITE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY - For $100/month your name and a link to the business or organization you would like to promote will be displayed prominently at the top of our website. Contact us at office@countryshul.org  if interested.

RESERVE THE DATE!

[TBD] Shabbat across Canada Shabbaton. Details TBA

Shabbat Shalom
by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin. Aish.com
The Torah teaches an important lesson about choosing a spouse in this week's portion. Regarding a non-Jewish woman captured during war that a soldier wishes to marry, the Torah places all sorts of restrictions in the way of marriage over a period of thirty days -- so that his passion will cool. The Torah states regarding the soldier's ultimate decision:
"And it will be if you did not want her" (Deut. 21:14).
Why does the Torah speak in the past tense ("did not want her") when referring to the decision the soldier makes at the end of thirty days? The Torah "should" have spoken in the future tense -- "and ... if you will not want her."
The answer is that there is a difference between the term chaishek which means passion and lust, and the term chofaitz which means wanting because of a rational decision that something is good for you. The Torah is telling us that a person who wants to marry someone only because of infatuation and a passion that is based on good looks never really wanted the person from the very beginning (therefore the past tense is used). It was just desire, not an honest love for the other person.
Rabbi Noah Weinberg, of blessed memory, the founder of Aish HaTorah defines love as "the pleasure of seeing virtue. It is based on the reality of knowing the good qualities in another person. Infatuation, however, is blind. It is when your emotions prevent you from seeing the entire picture and you mistakenly believe that the object of your infatuation is totally perfect and without any faults." Love is not blind, it is wide-eyed; infatuation is blind. If you think the other person is perfect -- watch out!

SHABBAT SCHEDULE:
CANDLE LIGHTING
Friday August 17, 8:00 PM

HAVDALAH
Motzei Shabbat August 18, 9:06 PM

SHABBAT EVE - Friday night
8:01 PM Shabbat Candle lighting
7:00 PM Mincha/Kabbalat/Shabbat "Carlebach" Evening services

SHABBAT DAY - Saturday   
9:00 AM Shacharit
9:53 AM Latest Sh'ma
10:15 AM Insights to the Torah Reading
10:25 AM Torah Reading
10:45 AM Amazing Kids Program! (Ages 6-13)
11:15 AM Rabbi's Message
11:30 AM Mussaf
12:00 PM Kiddush 

7:00 CHUMASH & AVOTH CLASS

7:45 PM MINCHA        
Please make an effort to join us for Mincha!

9:06 PM MA'ARIV

THIS WEEKS TORAH TOPICS:
Rabbi's Message : Who do you judge?
Kiddush Comments: Thoughts for 7 Elul

TORAH READING 
To reserve your Bar Mitzvah Torah reading, Haftara, or any other reading, please email us at office@countryshul.org

We look forward to greeting you on Shabbat! Guests are always welcome!

Please make an extra effort to join us in welcoming Shabbat on Friday Evening!

If you have any questions regarding Services, email us at office@countryshul.org

Want to host an Oneg? Friday Night Oneg hosting available

This Week in The Country Shul...   

KIDDUSH
This week's Kiddush is sponsored by Sam and Adina Moses.

JUNIOR KIDS PROGRAM: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Ages 2-5
Children sing selections from the Siddur, enjoy stories from the Torah, and have a Shabbat Party with Kiddush and Challah! Join the fun!

AMAZING KIDS PROGRAM:
Loads of fun while at the same time very educational, for ages 6-12, led by a multi-talented and experienced teacher, every Shabbat morning @10:45 AM. (Available at no charge).

HOME GROUP: 
The Home Group will meet on Wednesday evening, August 22nd, at 8:30 PM. Location to be announced. We will study Ethics of the Fathers, Chapter two, Section 2.

HOSTING OPPORTUNITY:              
If you would like to host the Home Group, please contact Rabbi Sanders or office@countryshul.org

THANK YOU...
*to the Noam Court Boys Crew for hauling 60 chairs from storage at Alegra and Sam Toby's home! (see picture below).

*to Sam Toby for providing a pickup truck for the haul!

*to a member who wishes to remain anonymous for volunteering to clean the upholstery on these chairs and polish the steel frames! (See picture below).

*to Allison Cruickshank for stepping up to organize the Shul's bookkeeping tasks as our current bookkeeper takes leave!  (See pic of the new Country Shul office)

HIGH HOLIDAYS 5779
RoshRosh Hashana: Sept 9th-Sept 11th
Yom Kippur: Sept 18th-19th
Get tickets here for your family and friends. Tickets include seating for both Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur
Purchase a yearly Membership at The Country Shul and get Free High Holiday Seating: Tickets can be purchased at www.countryshul.org/event/high_holidays

MEMBERS MEETING
We will have a members meeting on Tuesday September 4th, 7:30 PM. 9225 Bathurst St.

REENA VOLUNTEER REQUEST: Circle of Care is in desperate need of a Yiddish speaking translator volunteer. The primary objective is to assist Yiddish speaking senior citizens in our community, better communicate with their various support workers. Please contact Lisa Rae at lrae@circleofcare.com

​​NEW BUILDING DEDICATION OPPORTUNITIES -Updated List Available Now! Click Link at Top of Newsletter or go to, https//www.countryshul.org/new-building-dedications.html

CREATE A FAMILY SHULCLOUD ACCOUNT -  Go to our new website www.countryshul.org . Click on 'New User' at top right corner to create your account.

NEW WEBSITE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY - For $100/month your name and a link to the business or organization you would like to promote will be displayed prominently at the top of our website. Contact us at office@countryshul.org  if interested.

RESERVE THE DATE!

[TBD] Shabbat across Canada Shabbaton. Details TBA

Shabbat Shalom
by Rabbi Kalman Packouz. Aish.com
​​​​​​​The Torah (Deuteronomy 20:2-8) states that before the Jewish army went to war an announcement was made that certain categories of people should return home: he who has built a new house, but has not dedicated it; he who has planted a vineyard, but has not partaken from the fruits; he who has betrothed a wife, but has not married her. Verse 8 reads:

"And the officers shall speak further to the people and they shall say: 'Is there a man who is fearful and fainthearted? Let him go and return to his house and let him not make the heart of his brethren faint as well as his heart' ".

What does this mean and what is the connection of the fourth category to the previous three categories?

Rabbi Yosi Haglili explains (Babylonian Talmud, tractate Sotah 44a, cited by Rashi) that the fourth category refers to someone who fears that he is unworthy of being saved because of his transgressions. Rabbi Yosi adds that this is the reason why the other three categories were told to go home. If someone would leave the ranks because of his sins, he would feel embarrassed. However, since other groups were also sent home, people would not know which individuals were leaving for which reasons.

This is truly amazing. A large number of soldiers are sent home in wartime in order to save a sinner from humiliation. We must learn from here that we must do everything possible to protect people from shame.

To Host a Kiddush for a Special Occasion: Please Contact Miriam Weitz at miriamweitz@hotmail.com or Book Online: Book/Sponsor Kiddush

SHABBAT SCHEDULE:
CANDLE LIGHTING
Friday August 17, 8:00 PM

HAVDALAH
Motzei Shabbat August 18, 9:06 PM

SHABBAT EVE - Friday night
8:01 PM Shabbat Candle lighting
7:00 PM Mincha/Kabbalat/Shabbat "Carlebach" Evening services

SHABBAT DAY - Saturday   
9:00 AM Shacharit
9:53 AM Latest Sh'ma
10:15 AM Insights to the Torah Reading
10:25 AM Torah Reading
10:45 AM Amazing Kids Program! (Ages 6-13)
11:15 AM Rabbi's Message
11:30 AM Mussaf
12:00 PM Kiddush 

7:00 CHUMASH & AVOTH CLASS

7:45 PM MINCHA        
Please make an effort to join us for Mincha!

9:06 PM MA'ARIV

THIS WEEKS TORAH TOPICS:
Rabbi's Message : Who do you judge?
Kiddush Comments: Thoughts for 7 Elul

TORAH READING 
To reserve your Bar Mitzvah Torah reading, Haftara, or any other reading, please email us at office@countryshul.org

We look forward to greeting you on Shabbat! Guests are always welcome!

Please make an extra effort to join us in welcoming Shabbat on Friday Evening!

If you have any questions regarding Services, email us at office@countryshul.org

Want to host an Oneg? Friday Night Oneg hosting available

This Week in The Country Shul...   

JUNIOR KIDS PROGRAM: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Ages 2-5
Children sing selections from the Siddur, enjoy stories from the Torah, and have a Shabbat Party with Kiddush and Challah! Join the fun!

AMAZING KIDS PROGRAM:
Loads of fun while at the same time very educational, for ages 6-12, led by a multi-talented and experienced teacher, every Shabbat morning @10:45 AM. (Available at no charge).

HOME GROUP: 
The Home Group will meet on Wednesday evening, August 22nd, at 8:30 PM. Location to be announced. We will study Ethics of the Fathers, Chapter two, Section 2.

HOSTING OPPORTUNITY:              
If you would like to host the Home Group, please contact Rabbi Sanders or office@countryshul.org

THANK YOU...
*to the Noam Court Boys Crew for hauling 60 chairs from storage at Alegra and Sam Toby's home! (see picture below).

*to Sam Toby for providing a pickup truck for the haul!

*to a member who wishes to remain anonymous for volunteering to clean the upholstery on these chairs and polish the steel frames! (See picture below).

*to Allison Cruickshank for stepping up to organize the Shul's bookkeeping tasks as our current bookkeeper takes leave!  (See pic of the new Country Shul office)

HIGH HOLIDAYS 5779
RoshRosh Hashana: Sept 9th-Sept 11th
Yom Kippur: Sept 18th-19th
Get tickets here for your family and friends. Tickets include seating for both Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur
Purchase a yearly Membership at The Country Shul and get Free High Holiday Seating: Tickets can be purchased at www.countryshul.org/event/high_holidays

MEMBERS MEETING
We will have a members meeting on Tuesday September 4th, 7:30 PM. 9225 Bathurst St.

REENA VOLUNTEER REQUEST: Circle of Care is in desperate need of a Yiddish speaking translator volunteer. The primary objective is to assist Yiddish speaking senior citizens in our community, better communicate with their various support workers. Please contact Lisa Rae at lrae@circleofcare.com

​​NEW BUILDING DEDICATION OPPORTUNITIES -Updated List Available Now! Click Link at Top of Newsletter or go to, https//www.countryshul.org/new-building-dedications.html

CREATE A FAMILY SHULCLOUD ACCOUNT -  Go to our new website www.countryshul.org . Click on 'New User' at top right corner to create your account.

NEW WEBSITE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY - For $100/month your name and a link to the business or organization you would like to promote will be displayed prominently at the top of our website. Contact us at office@countryshul.org  if interested.

RESERVE THE DATE!

[TBD] Shabbat across Canada Shabbaton. Details TBA

Shabbat Shalom
by Rabbi Kalman Packouz. Aish.com
​​​​​​​The Torah (Deuteronomy 20:2-8) states that before the Jewish army went to war an announcement was made that certain categories of people should return home: he who has built a new house, but has not dedicated it; he who has planted a vineyard, but has not partaken from the fruits; he who has betrothed a wife, but has not married her. Verse 8 reads:

"And the officers shall speak further to the people and they shall say: 'Is there a man who is fearful and fainthearted? Let him go and return to his house and let him not make the heart of his brethren faint as well as his heart' ".

What does this mean and what is the connection of the fourth category to the previous three categories?

Rabbi Yosi Haglili explains (Babylonian Talmud, tractate Sotah 44a, cited by Rashi) that the fourth category refers to someone who fears that he is unworthy of being saved because of his transgressions. Rabbi Yosi adds that this is the reason why the other three categories were told to go home. If someone would leave the ranks because of his sins, he would feel embarrassed. However, since other groups were also sent home, people would not know which individuals were leaving for which reasons.

This is truly amazing. A large number of soldiers are sent home in wartime in order to save a sinner from humiliation. We must learn from here that we must do everything possible to protect people from shame.

Shabbat Shalom
by Rabbi Kalman Packouz. Aish.com
​​​​​​​The Torah (Deuteronomy 20:2-8) states that before the Jewish army went to war an announcement was made that certain categories of people should return home: he who has built a new house, but has not dedicated it; he who has planted a vineyard, but has not partaken from the fruits; he who has betrothed a wife, but has not married her. Verse 8 reads:

"And the officers shall speak further to the people and they shall say: 'Is there a man who is fearful and fainthearted? Let him go and return to his house and let him not make the heart of his brethren faint as well as his heart' ".

What does this mean and what is the connection of the fourth category to the previous three categories?

Rabbi Yosi Haglili explains (Babylonian Talmud, tractate Sotah 44a, cited by Rashi) that the fourth category refers to someone who fears that he is unworthy of being saved because of his transgressions. Rabbi Yosi adds that this is the reason why the other three categories were told to go home. If someone would leave the ranks because of his sins, he would feel embarrassed. However, since other groups were also sent home, people would not know which individuals were leaving for which reasons.

This is truly amazing. A large number of soldiers are sent home in wartime in order to save a sinner from humiliation. We must learn from here that we must do everything possible to protect people from shame.

To Host a Kiddush for a Special Occasion: Please Contact Miriam Weitz at miriamweitz@hotmail.com or Book Online: Book/Sponsor Kiddush

SHABBAT SCHEDULE:
CANDLE LIGHTING
Friday August 10, 8:12 PM

HAVDALAH
Motzei Shabbat August 11, 9:18 PM

SHABBAT EVE - Friday night
8:12 PM Shabbat Candle lighting
7:00 PM Mincha/Kabbalat/Shabbat "Carlebach" Evening services

SHABBAT DAY - Saturday   
9:00 AM Shacharit
9:49 AM Latest Sh'ma
10:15 AM Insights to the Torah Reading
10:25 AM Torah Reading
10:45 AM Amazing Kids Program! (Ages 6-13)
11:15 AM Rabbi's Message
11:30 AM Mussaf
12:00 PM Kiddush 

7:15 CHUMASH & AVOTH CLASS

8:00 PM MINCHA        
Please make an effort to join us for Mincha!

9:18 PM MA'ARIV

THIS WEEKS TORAH TOPICS:
Rabbi's Message : A Vision for the Future
Kiddush Comments: Chatan and Kallah

TORAH READING 
To reserve your Bar Mitzvah Torah reading, Haftara, or any other reading, please email us at office@countryshul.org

We look forward to greeting you on Shabbat! Guests are always welcome!

Please make an extra effort to join us in welcoming Shabbat on Friday Evening!

If you have any questions regarding Services, email us at office@countryshul.org

Want to host an Oneg? Friday Night Oneg hosting available

This Week in The Country Shul...   

Jonathan Fucchansky will be called to the Torah for his "Aufruf" Aliyah in honour of his Shabbat Chatan! 

Mazeltov to Michelle and Pablo Fucchansky and the entire family! Mazeltov to the Kallah, Rina Silver, and to her family as well! May you build a beautiful Jewish home together!            Please join us for Kiddush, sponsored by the Fucchansky family!

JUNIOR KIDS PROGRAM: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Ages 2-5
​​​​​​​Children sing selections from the Siddur, enjoy stories from the Torah, and have a Shabbat Party with Kiddush and Challah! Join the fun!

​​​​​​​AMAZING KIDS PROGRAM:
Loads of fun while at the same time very educational, for ages 6-12, led by a multi-talented and experienced teacher, every Shabbat morning @10:45 AM. (Available at no charge).

HOME GROUP SUMMER HIATUS: 
The Home Group will meet on Wednesday evening, August 15th, at 8:30 PM. Location to be announced. We will study Ethics of the Fathers, Chapter two, Section 1.

HOSTING OPPORTUNITY:              
If you would like to host the Home Group, please contact Rabbi Sanders or office@countryshul.org

REENA VOLUNTEER REQUEST: Circle of Care is in desperate need of a Yiddish speaking translator volunteer. The primary objective is to assist Yiddish speaking senior citizens in our community, better communicate with their various support workers. Please contact Lisa Rae at lrae@circleofcare.com

​​NEW BUILDING DEDICATION OPPORTUNITIES -Updated List Available Now! Click Link at Top of Newsletter or go to, https//www.countryshul.org/new-building-dedications.html

CREATE A FAMILY SHULCLOUD ACCOUNT -  Go to our new website www.countryshul.org . Click on 'New User' at top right corner to create your account.

NEW WEBSITE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY - For $100/month your name and a link to the business or organization you would like to promote will be displayed prominently at the top of our website. Contact us at office@countryshul.org  if interested.

RESERVE THE DATE!

[TBD] Shabbat across Canada Shabbaton. Details TBA

Shabbat Shalom
by Rabbi Kalman Packouz. Aish.com
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This week is a jam-packed portion. It begins with a choice: "I set before you a blessing and a curse. The blessing: if you obey the commandments of God...; the curse if you do not ... and you follow other gods."

The portion continues with rules and laws for the land of Israel primarily oriented towards staying away from idol worship and the other religions in the land. In verses 13:1-12 you will find the section that caused a missionary's face to blanch and silenced him from continuing to proselytize a renowned rabbi.

One of the indications of the existence and necessity of the Oral Torah -- an explanation and clarification (later redacted as the Talmud) of the written Torah (The Five Books of Moses) -- comes from verse 12:21 "You will slaughter animals ... according to the manner I (God) have prescribed." Nowhere in the Torah are we instructed in the manner of shechita, ritual slaughter. One might conclude that there was a very sloppy editor. Or -- one might conclude that there are additional teachings (the Oral Law/Talmud) clarifying and amplifying the written Word.

The source of the Chosen People concept is brought this week: "You are a nation consecrated to God your Lord. God has chosen you from all nations on the face of the earth to be His own special nation ..." (Deut. 14:1-2). We are chosen for responsibility, not privilege --to act morally and to be a "light unto the nations."

The portion then gives instructions regarding: permitted and forbidden foods, the Second Tithe, remissions of loans every 7 years, treatment of those in need (to be warm-hearted and open-handed), a Jewish bondsman, the three pilgrimage festivals (Passover, Shavuot, Sukkot).

To Host a Kiddush for a Special Occasion: Please Contact Miriam Weitz at miriamweitz@hotmail.com or Book Online: Book/Sponsor Kiddush

SHABBAT SCHEDULE:
CANDLE LIGHTING
Friday August 3, 8:21 PM

HAVDALAH
Motzei Shabbat August 4, 9:28 PM

SHABBAT EVE - Friday night
8:21 PM Shabbat Candle lighting
7:00 PM Mincha/Kabbalat/Shabbat "Carlebach" Evening services

SHABBAT DAY - Saturday   
9:00 AM Shacharit
9:46 AM Latest Sh'ma
10:15 AM Insights to the Torah Reading
10:25 AM Torah Reading
10:45 AM Amazing Kids Program! (Ages 6-13)
11:15 AM Rabbi's Message
11:30 AM Mussaf
12:00 PM Kiddush 

THANK YOU...
* to Daki Zaza and his pickup truck and our ad-hoc moving crew for moving the furniture from the JCC to the new building!
* to Augusto and Andre Saban and crew for moving 35 boxes of Holy Books from 144 Birch Avenue to the new building!
​​​​​​* to Rabbi Akiva Serebrowski for the Aron Kodesh renovations!
* to the Weitz Families for sponsorship  last Shabbat gala Kiddush! 

7:25 CHUMASH & AVOTH CLASS

8:00 PM MINCHA        
Please make an effort to join us for Mincha!

9:28 PM MA'ARIV

THIS WEEKS TORAH TOPICS:
Rabbi's Message : 
Kiddush Comments: 

TORAH READING 
To reserve your Bar Mitzvah Torah reading, Haftara, or any other reading, please email us at office@countryshul.org

We look forward to greeting you on Shabbat! Guests are always welcome!

Please make an extra effort to join us in welcoming Shabbat on Friday Evening!

If you have any questions regarding Services, email us at office@countryshul.org

Want to host an Oneg? Friday Night Oneg hosting available

This Week in The Country Shul...   

​​​​​​​AMAZING KIDS PROGRAM:
Loads of fun while at the same time very educational, for ages 6-12, led by a multi-talented and experienced teacher, every Shabbat morning @10:45 AM. (Available at no charge).

HOME GROUP SUMMER HIATUS: 
The Home Group will meet next on Wednesday evening, August 15th, at 8:30 PM. Location to be announced. We will study Ethics of the Fathers, Chapter two, Section 1.

HOSTING OPPORTUNITY:              
If you would like to host the Home Group, please contact Rabbi Sanders or office@countryshul.org

REENA VOLUNTEER REQUEST: Circle of Care is in desperate need of a Yiddish speaking translator volunteer. The primary objective is to assist Yiddish speaking senior citizens in our community, better communicate with their various support workers. Please contact Lisa Rae at lrae@circleofcare.com

​​NEW BUILDING DEDICATION OPPORTUNITIES -Updated List Available Now! Click Link at Top of Newsletter or go to, https//www.countryshul.org/new-building-dedications.html

CREATE A FAMILY SHULCLOUD ACCOUNT -  Go to our new website www.countryshul.org . Click on 'New User' at top right corner to create your account.

NEW WEBSITE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY - For $100/month your name and a link to the business or organization you would like to promote will be displayed prominently at the top of our website. Contact us at office@countryshul.org  if interested.

RESERVE THE DATE!

[TBD] Shabbat across Canada Shabbaton. Details TBA

Shabbat Shalom
by Rabbi Kalman Packouz. Aish.com
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Moshe continues his discourse guaranteeing the Jewish people prosperity and good health if they follow the mitzvot, the commandments. He reminds us to look at our history and to know that we can and should trust in God. However, we should be careful so that we are not distracted by our material success, lest we forget and ignore God.
Moshe warns us against idolatry (the definition of idolatry is the belief that anything other than God has power) and against self-righteousness ("Do not say because of my virtue that God brought me to occupy this land ... but because of the wickedness of these nations that God is driving them out before you"). He then details our rebellions against God during the 40 years in the desert and the giving of the Second Tablets (Moshe broke the first Tablets containing the Ten Commandments during the sin of the Golden Calf).
This week's portion dispels a common misconception. People think that "Man does not live by bread alone" means that a person needs additional foods beyond bread to survive. The quotation in its entirety is, "Man does not live by bread alone ... but by all that comes out of God's mouth" (Deut.8:3).
The Torah then answers a question which every human being has asked of himself: What does God want of you? "Only that you remain in awe of God your Lord, so that you will follow all His paths and love Him, serving God your Lord with all your heart and with all your soul. You must keep God's commandments and decrees ... so that all good will be yours" (Deut.10:12).