Adult Programs

Our adult programs offer you an incredible range of opportunities for meaning, entertainment and connection—from intimate group settings to marquee events.

Beth Tzedec can fill an important role in your Jewish Journey, with opportunities to learn and grow as a Congregation. We offer programs for learners of all ages to deepen and grow their understanding of Jewish thought and traditions. We host leading entertainers and figures in the Jewish world.

We are home to a great variety of music programming—everything from traditional and folk music to award-winning contemporary artists.

Our senior-focused initiatives aim to foster a sense of belonging and provide a supportive network, with ongoing educational classes and regular opportunities for fun like our Thursday Games Afternoon.

Upcoming Programs for Adults

September 17, 2026

Postnatal Yoga with Marcee Bar Isaac

Moms and babies up to and including crawling stage Reconnect with your body while bonding with your baby in this welcoming postnatal yoga class for parents and babies from newborn […]

September 17, 2026

Games Afternoon

The Thursday afternoon tradition returns! Join us for a social afternoon of Mahjong, Bridge and Canasta. For beginners and seasoned veterans alike. Light refreshments will be available. Cost: $2, in […]

September 17, 2026

Chair Yoga

Improve strength, balance, flexibility and confidence in a supportive chair yoga class that combines seated and optional standing exercises using the chair for support. We’ll explore gentle movement, stretching, breathing […]

September 17, 2026

Voices of Awe: A High Holy Day Concert (Sold Out)

BTogether — וְיֵעָשׂוּ כֻלָּם אֲגֻדָּה אֶחָת An extraordinary evening blending classical grandeur and deep tradition, featuring the magnificent prayers and melodies of the Days of Awe. Featuring Cantor Chaim Stern […]

September 19, 2026

Talking Torah with Daniel Silverman

Join Daniel Silverman, Director of Education, for a weekly examination of the Book of Leviticus (Sefer VaYikra).  Traditionally, VaYikra is the first book of Torah that a child studies. We […]

September 19, 2026

Shabbat Games Cafe and Open Gym

Love to play games? Every Saturday Beth Tzedec hosts a game café, free and open to the community, featuring over 350 classic and award-winning games that are Shabbat compliant, including […]

September 19, 2026

Shabbat Nosh and Drash

Each Shabbat, a member of the Spiritual Leadership Team will teach a short session on the weekly parashah following the Kiddush. The sessions are provided for in-person participants and will […]

September 24, 2026

Postnatal Yoga with Marcee Bar Isaac

Moms and babies up to and including crawling stage Reconnect with your body while bonding with your baby in this welcoming postnatal yoga class for parents and babies from newborn […]

September 28, 2026

Monday’s Ma’a’gal: Parents Circle

Parenthood wasn’t meant to be done alone. “Monday’s Ma’a’gal” is a welcoming community for parents on parental leave. Each week, running until December 14, we’ll gather to build friendships, share […]

October 5, 2026

Siddur Hebrew for Advanced Beginners with Eric Cohen

Designed for advanced beginners who can already recognize the Hebrew alphabet, this course will help participants deepen their understanding of liturgical Hebrew and engage more meaningfully with the siddur. Through […]

October 7, 2026

Book and Film Club: The Correspondent

Led by Elaine Newton Elaine Newton reviews The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. Light refreshments will be served. This program will also be available via Zoom. About the Book: The Correspondent […]

October 8, 2026

Torah Through a Mindfulness Lens

Fall Series—October 8, 22 & 29 at 7:30 p.m. Join Aviva Chernick for an opportunity to study the weekly Torah portion through a mindfulness lens— reflecting on the ways the […]

October 18, 2026

Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class: Term Two

Registration is now closed for this class. If you are interested in learning about upcoming opportunities, please contact Rabbi Fryer Bodzin at rabbirfb@beth-tzedec.org. Our first cohort fo the Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah class continues […]

October 21, 2026

Torah Through the Ages

Rabbi Fryer Bodzin leads a lively in-depth look at the book of Deuteronomy/Sefer Devarim with traditional and modern commentaries. All materials will be provided. This learning series will be provided for in-person participation only. Pre-registration […]

October 22, 2026

Multigenerational Wise Aging

Aging can bring a rich mix of opportunities and growth, challenges and losses. Abraham Joshua Heschel said, “The [senior years] are indeed formative years, rich in possibilities… to deepen understanding […]

October 28, 2026

Grieving Together for Those Who Have Lost Partners

There are moments in life that divide time into before and after. The loss of a spouse is one of them. In the days and months that follow, the world […]

October 28, 2026

Torah and Tree Pose

Join Marcee Bar-Isaac and Rabbi Fryer Bodzin for a brief Torah text study followed by yoga and moments of mindfulness and meditation. Please bring your own yoga mat and water. […]

October 31, 2026

Avodat Lev: Shabbat Mindfulness Service

There are many ways to pray, many ways to connect to oneself, community and the Divine. Join Aviva Chernick for Avodat Lev—Service of the Heart—creating a sacred Shabbat space through […]

November 24, 2026

Volunteer in Israel with Beth Tzedec and Rabbi Fryer Bodzin

Trip Dates: November 24 to December 2, 2026 Following October 7, volunteers worldwide have united around a collective effort to fill gaps and provide support. Now, it’s a new day […]

November 29, 2026

Or/Light

Join us at Beth Tzedec for Ohr/Light, presented as part of the Na’aleh program initiative, an opportunity for the Toronto Jewish community to engage in and deepen practice and to […]

December 9, 2026

Chag HaBanot: A Special Chanukah Celebration

Come celebrate a Jewish holiday you probably never heard of–Chag HaBanot–The Women’s Holiday. For all ages and genders–join us for a special Chanukah celebration in which we celebrate the Sheroes […]

February 3, 2027

Chai-er Learning: U of Toronto at BT Speaker Series

Our 2026-2027 Chai-er Learning lecture series is a collaboration between Beth Tzedec Congregation and University of Toronto’s Anne Tanenbaum Centre for Jewish Studies. We are honoured to showcase expert scholars in […]