The Westmount Weekly
Shabbos Vayeira
Weekly Bulletin
October 30–November 6, 2026
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Parshas Vayeira · Erev Shabbos drush
What Must Leave Before Shabbos Enters?
With Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz. Because we cherish Shabbos, we reject the influences that could damage our connection to it.
Read or print the complete drush ↗Shabbos Vayeira · Main Shabbos drush
When We Cannot See What Comes Next
With Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz. How do we act faithfully before we can see how the story will end?
Open the Shabbos drush ↗This week at Westmount
Your Vayeira bulletin
Read or print this week’s nine-page bulletin, including schedules, community announcements, the Rebbetzin’s latest class, and Aderaba for Parshas Vayeira.
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Read all 9 pages Shabbos Vayeira · October 31
Shalosh Seudos and Siyum
How Do We Say Goodbye to Shabbos?
Shalosh Seudos drush with Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz: hospitality, Melaveh Malkah, and carrying Shabbos into the week.
Read or print the full drush ↗The Glowinsky family
On the yahrzeit of Shelly’s father, Zvi Hirsh ben Avraham Chaim a”h, and in honour of Shelly’s siyum upon completing all the Mishnayos.
Shmuel Scheinbach
In memory of his father, Zalman ben Yitzchak a”h, on his yahrzeit.
Moriah Room Kiddush is sponsored by Larry and Lily Tobis in memory of Lily’s parents, Ralph and Edith Horowitz a”h, whose yahrzeits fall on 22 and 16 Cheshvan, respectively.
Ladies’ class · Shabbos, October 31 · 10:30 a.m.
Given by Dvora Volfson.
Dads’ class: Mordechai Michalowicz, following the Moriah Room minyan.
Mazel tov!
Rachel Mann and Jake Wyman
Mazel tov to Stanley and Ingrid Mann on the engagement of their daughter Rachel to Jake Wyman. Mazel tov also to grandparents Jeff and Julia Kallmeyer.
Condolences
Verna Pillemer and family
Condolences to Verna Pillemer and her family on the passing of her beloved mother, Denise Segal a”h. May Hashem comfort them among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
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Bulletin page 3 · November 14 · 8:00 PM
How to Help Someone Choose Jewish Burial
A free practical workshop with Yael Davidowitz, generously sponsored by Ron and Carla Beker.
Registration closes Monday, November 9 at 11:59 PM, Toronto time.
Click here to register
Click the flyer to register ↗Bulletin page 4 · Saturday night · December 5
Chanukah Bingo Night and Silent Auction
Doors open at 7:30 PM; Bingo begins at 8:00 PM. Prizes include two pairs of Leafs tickets. Cash admission: $10 for ages 10 and up, $5 for children under 10, family maximum $80.
RSVP by the end of Thursday, November 26 (Toronto time). Donations of good prizes are welcome; please contact the shul office.
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Bulletin page 7 · The latest class from the Rebbetzin
Are You My Story?
Join Rebbetzin Gail Michalowicz for a class on faith in the unexpected chapters of life.
Watch the full class, read the printable transcript, and explore her earlier classes.
Click here to watch or read the classBulletin pages 8–9 · Issue 109
Aderaba · Parshas Vayeira 5787
The Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation’s family Shabbos newsletter is included in this week’s bulletin.
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