The Israeli Source
60 Doncaster Ave, Unit 1 L3T1L5 Thornhill, ON, Canada

Wishing all of our awesome customers a Shabbat Shalom! Don’t forget, to count Sefirat Ha’Omer tonight! Download our handy reminder (which also includes candle lighting and havdallah times for Shabbat) to put on your fridge or wherever you’ll see it so you remember! https://www.israelisource.com/sefirah/5781/5781-20.pdf

In honour of Chanukah, our friends at ArtScroll have made the Artscroll Siddur App free today. It really feels like you’re Davening from an Artscroll Siddur, with clear English instructions, optional translation on screen, etc. Download here:... For Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details For iOS: https://apps.apple.com//artscroll-smart-siddur/id988119206 See more

Dazzle ‘em this Chanukah with this magic Chanukah candle trick! Available in store or online at chanukah.israelisource.com!

Because Chanukah sweets don’t HAVE to be fancy doughnuts and chocolate coins. A new slate of treats available now, including this delectable trio of Twix flavours. Buy in-store or order online at chanukah.israelisource.com - FREE local delivery available!

The cornerstone of any Jewish community (other than having an awesome Judaica shop! ) is the ability to give a strong foundation for Jewish life to the next generation. And in Toronto, we are blessed to have world-class institutions for Jewish education, ranging across the spectrum of philosophical and cultural backgrounds. This education that our next generation is blessed to receive, however, costs money - especially this year, with extra procedures and systems in place t...o battle the ongoing COVID pandemic, adding costs that just months ago would have been unfathomable. And yet, the schools persevere, determined to instil these foundations during these critical years of development. But without government funding, these institutions are often lacking for funding, and that’s why today’s day of giving provides such an amazing opportunity - for 24 hours, 3 generous donors will *each* provide matching donations to any pledges made in support of our community schools, meaning that your contributions get *quadrupled*! Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference in the future of Toronto’s Jewish education, and to help secure the future of Toronto’s Jewish community. Visit raisedays.com/dayofgiving and give as generously as you can.

Now available. From the makers of Hadar Etrog Liqueur, new Etrog-Infused Hand Sanitizer, 8oz (236mL) size. With added aloe and Vitamin E to protect from germs AND from the cold, parched winter air drying out your hands.

UPDATE REGARDING OUR COVID-19 PROCEDURES --------------------------- We recognize that these are trying times and that everybody's lives have been turned upside down. Given that some may be unable to shop in-store (or may feel uncomfortable doing so), we are working dilligently to getting our website back up and running in early May, and have set up the following links for online shopping while our website is down.... An order form for those who need their SodaStream carbonating cylinders refilled/swapped - Options include in-store pickup (in the physical store or curbside delivery), or home delivery (free for orders of $50 or more within the local delivery zone, a nominal fee for smaller orders). Visit http://SodaStream.IsraeliSource.com to access the order form. Online ordering of kippot for Simchas (G-d willing they should resume as usual, soon!) through a special link set up with our supplier, Kippah Center that reflects our special Israeli Source pricing. Visit https://israelisource.kippahcenter.com to browse and/or place orders. These links, and any updates relating to our COVID-19 procedures and protocols, can also be found on our temporary website homepage (israelisource.com). In the meanwhile, you can always contact us by sending us messages here on Facebook, or by email ([email protected]), or by calling us at 905-482-2025. Our Curbside Pickup hours are: Monday through Thursday 12-5 Friday 10-2

For those who prefer not to shop indoors, come check out our open-air Arbah Minim shopping options! Until 4pm today, 12-5pm Tuesday-Thursday, and 10-3 on Friday. G’mar Chatimah Tovah!

CONTEST TIME!! Want a chance to win a premium Lulav and Etrog set ($125)? Or a $150 voucher toward our Sukkot shop? 1) Like our Facebook page... 2) Like and share this post with the caption Shop for beautiful Lulav and Etrog sets online at The Israeli Source - arbahminim.israelisource.com! (Make sure your post is set to public so we can see it!) 3) Tag 3 friends in the comments One lucky winner will win a choice of prizes: a Premium ($125) set of Arbah Minim, or a $150 voucher towards our Sukkah shop! If 100 or more people take part in the contest, we will award both those prizes, one prize to each of TWO lucky winners! Contest runs until September 22 @ 11:59pm, winner will be announced September 23. ***BONUS 5 ENTRIES IN THE CONTEST FOR ANYONE WHO PLACES AN ORDER*** Arbah Minim (Lulav/Etrog) sets: arbahminim.israelisource.com Sukkahs & Schach: sukkah.israelisource.com

We've heard many of our customers voice concerns over how to safely shop for Arbah Minim (Lulav and Etrog sets) this year, in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic. And we've taken steps to ensure that everyone can get beautiful Arbah Minim, whether or not they feel comfortable shopping in person. See our offerings, and the steps we've taken to help ensure the safety and health of our customers, at arbahminim.israelisource.com. Place your order today for pickup from our store or for FREE local delivery!

Sukkot is coming quickly, and The Israeli Source is here to help you get ready! We offer the lowest prices around on sukkahs, mehadrin bamboo schach mats, and pop-up/travel sukkahs. PLUS, since we know no one’s too keen on going into stores these days, we are offering free local delivery, as well! Place your orders at sukkah.israelisource.com! And now, we are going to give one lucky follower a special gift of either a pop-up sukkah with a bamboo schach mat (retail value $250)... or a $150 credit voucher toward the purchase of any sukkah or mehadrin bamboo schach mat! For your chance to win all you have to do is: 1) Like our Facebook page 2) Like and share this post with the caption The Israeli Source is Canada’s #1 source for all your sukkah needs! (Make sure that the post you share is set to public mode, if we can’t see it then we can’t count it towards the contest!) 3) Tag 3 friends in the comments to this post Contest closes Tuesday, September 15 at 11:59pm EDT. Winner will be announced Wednesday, September 16. Good luck!

One of the highlights of Sukkot each year is the guests, whether it’s family, friends, or the seven holy guests of the Ushpizin. This year, with COVID-19 upon us, our ability to invite guests to share this lovely holiday with us in our sukkot will be diminished. But there is one guest that will try to show up, invited or not - the pesky Yellow Jacket wasp. #Wasp #Bee #Wasps #Bees #Sukkot #Succot #Jewish #JewishHolidays #Sukkah #YellowJacket #WaspTrap #BeeTrap #Sting #Jewish...Canada #JewishToronto #JewishInThe6ix The Israeli Source is pleased to offer a selection of top-reviewed wasp traps, but remember that many traps need to be set out at least a few weeks in advance in order to be effective. Contact us today to explore your options for minimizing those unwanted guests!

Good news: our store is getting a (much-needed) new roof! Bad news: we need to shut down for a couple of days while it’s done. We will be closed for pick-ups and in-store visits tomorrow until Tuesday morning. We will be continuing to make deliveries. ... No access to phone calls during this closure, but we will continue replying to emails and messages sent through social media. Have a great weekend, everybody, and Shabbat shalom!

The Israeli Source is hiring! Both short-term and long-term positions available, in both part- and full-time hours. If you are an energetic, hardworking people-person, we’d love to hear from you! Shoot us a PM or an email to [email protected].... No phone calls or in-person applications, thanks!

The Israeli Source is teaming up with The Kosher King for an *Instagram* contest to give away a free set of the hottest new cookbook around, Danielle Renov’s smash-hit culinary masterpiece Peas Love & Carrots , plus a matching tote bag! All you have to do to enter is: 1. Follow @israelisource and @thekosherking 2. Tag a friend - each tag is one entry 3. Post in your story for an extra entry... Winner will be announced by The Kosher King on Thursday, August 20 Order your copy today at https://peasloveandcarrots.israelisource.com!

THAT. WAS. INSANE! Easily a new record for fastest sell-out of a cookbook shipment at The Israeli Source - less than a single day! New shipment of Danielle Renov’s smash-hit Peas Love & Carrots cookbook due in next Tuesday (if not sooner) PLUS now the stunning matching tote bags as well!... Preorder at https://bit.ly/peasloveandcarrots

I’ve been selling kosher cookbooks for 20 years now, and I’ve never seen such hype surrounding the prerelease of any cookbook as I’ve seen for Peas Love & Carrots . Couldn’t figure out why I had an inordinate amount of emails and phone calls, as much as 10 weeks before the release date, from customers who all wanted to make sure they were at the top of the list to receive a copy. Now I understand. As a guy who loves to spend time in the kitchen, I don’t think I’m exaggeratin...g when I say that this is most impressive kosher cookbook I’ve seen. This one will take a spot of distinction on my shelf, next to my Larousse. Because, with all of the incredible tips tricks that Danielle Renov offers, that is what this is - nothing short of an encyclopaedic tome of culinary arts. (The fact is kosher is an added bonus, but I cannot imagine anyone who takes cooking seriously not being seriously impressed by this masterpiece.) Now available at The Israeli Source, get your copy while stock remains!

It’s root, root, root for the home team! Are you ready for the return of the Maple Leafs and Raptors? Back in the swing of things with the Blue Jays? Show you...r support with these awesome masks! 100% ultra-breathable cotton, with nose wires and adjustable ear loops. Available in kids and adults sizes! And a percentage of all sales goes to benefit Hatzoloh Toronto! Order at masks.israelisource.com Free local delivery available!

Toronto sports fans, hope you are ready because within the next couple of weeks, things are going into overdrive, with not only the Boys of Summer starting their 2020 campaign, but your Toronto Raptors resuming their title defense, and the Toronto Maple Leafs starting out in their Quest for the Cup! . Make sure you’re geared up with these beautiful masks - available in both adult and child sizes! . Order at masks.israelisource.com!... . #TorontoSports #TorontoBlueJays #BlueJays #TorontoRaptors #Raptors #TorontoMapleLeafs #MapleLeafs #QuestForTheCup #LetsGoBlueJays #GoLeafsGo #LetsGoRaptors #WeTheNorth #LeafNation #LeafsNation #SportsInThe6ix #Toronto #COVID #COVID-19 #COVID19 #Coronavirus #FaceMask #PutYourBestFaceForward #StaySafe #MaskOn #MasksOn See more

2019-20 basketball season - and the Raptors’ title defence - resumes July 30! Are you all geared up? . Masks (adult and kids sizes) and kippot (one-size-fits-all) now available! . #Mask #Facemask #COVID #COVID-19 #COVID19 #StaySafe #Kippah #Kippot #Yarmulka #Jewish #JewishToronto #JewishCanada #WeTheNorth #RaptorsNation

Thanks to everyone who has ordered masks through our fundraiser for Hatzoloh Toronto and has helped contribute to our recent donation! And an extra special thanks to the crew at our supplier My Masked Expressions for graciously matching our donation! What wonderful achievements we can accomplish when we work together! #WeAreAllInThisTogether #StaySafe With mask by-laws in effect (or soon coming into effect) in our neighbourhoods, why not help do a mitzvah while taking care of your mask needs? https://masks.israelisource.com to order - free delivery options available!

Protect what comes out of your mouth in more ways than one! Lashon Hara (evil speech) Doesn’t Speak To Me is the message emblazoned on this new design now available at The Israeli Source! Guard your tongue AND Stop the spread!... See this new design, as well as our huge selection of other face mask designs for both kids and adults, at masks.israelisource.com. All masks have adjustable ear loops for maximum comfort, and a nose crimper for a snug fit.