Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is The Village Shul?

2. What is Aish HaTorah?

3. How can I become a member?

4. How can I find out more about classes, events, programs & sessions?

5. When is the office open?

6. When is the library open?

7. What is the best time to come and visit the shul?

8. How can I find out about the mikvah?

9. How can I get in touch with the Rabbi or staff after hours for an emergency?

10. How can I subscribe/unsubscribe to  the weekly email list?

11. How can I get onto/off of the telephone list?

FAQ Answers

1. Q: What is the Village Shul?
   The Village Shul is a traditional synagogue in partnership with Aish HaTorah Toronto.

2. Q: What is Aish HaTorah?

Aish HaTorah is a world leader in creative Jewish educational programs and leadership training, dedicated to answering the vital question, "Why be Jewish?"

Aish HaTorah, founded in Jerusalem by Rabbi Noah Weinberg z"l in 1974, is dedicated to revitalizing the Jewish people by providing opportunities for Jews of all backgrounds to discover their heritage in an atmosphere of open inquiry and mutual respect.

• Aish HaTorah operates 27 full-time branches on 5 continents

• 100,000 people attend Aish HaTorah programs annually

• Aish.com receives over 2 million visits each month, with 180,000 unique email subscribers

• 50,000 hours of Torah tapes and MP3s are listened to each year at Aish.com

• 4,500 people attend Aish HaTorah learning programs in Israel every year

• 200 people have graduated from Aish HaTorah's rabbinic ordination program

3. Q: How can I become a member?

Any Jew who has reached the age of eighteen (18) years is eligible for General Membership. We encourage that you first speak to our executive director (Mordechai Bookbinder). Subsequent to that, after submitting a completed membership application, Rabbi Ahron Hoch likes to meet with each applicant to welcome them to the community.

For more information about membership benefits and to download a membership application, click here.

4. Q: How can I find out more about classes, events, programs & sessions?

For additional questions, please call our office at 416-785-1107.

5. Q: When is the office open?

The Village Shul office is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Fridays and prior to Jewish holidays, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.

6. Q: When is the library open?

The Sam & Millie Cohen Memorial Multi-Media Library is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. The library may be visited at other times by special request by calling 416-785-1107 X 200.

7. Q: What is the best time to come and visit the shul?

We are happy to work with your schedule. Please call Executive Director Mordechai Bookbinder at the office at 416-785-1107 x 307 or email mbookbinder@aish.com to set a mutually convenient time.

8. Q: How can I find out about the Mikvah?

Please call and leave a message on the Mikvah line at 416-787-7141 and our Mikvah supervisor will return your call shortly.

9. Q: How can I get in touch with the Rabbi or staff after hours for an emergency?

We understand that sometimes emergencies happen and you need to speak to someone. In the event of an emergency after hours, call the office. The voicemail system asks “If it is an emergency, please press 1." From there you can decide if you need the Rabbi (a spiritual emergency) to press “1” or the executive director (a non-spiritual emergency) to press “2."

10. Q: How can I get subscribe/unsubscribe to the weekly email list?

Please send an email to mbookbinder@aish.com with your request.

11. Q: How can I get onto/off of the telephone list?

Please send an email to mbookbinder@aish.com with your request.