On October 26th, Torontonians will choose a mayor, city councillors and school trustees. The decisions they make on our behalf touch our lives in numerous and important ways.

The safety and security of our community continues to be a top priority. Since our last communication, Beth Tzedec has been working closely with the Toronto Police Service, including their CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) unit, the Jewish Security Network (JSN), and our professional security consultants to further strengthen our security posture.

Beth Tzedec Congregation is proud to announce the appointment of Senior Rabbi Steven C. Wernick as Chair of the Jewish Agency for Israel’s Aliyah Committee.

As Musical Director of Beth Tzedec, Asher will continue his leadership of conducting and preparing our synagogue choirs throughout the year and for High Holy Days. He will also develop, maintain, and upkeep our musical library. Asher will support and work closely with our Senior Cantor, Chaim Stern, and with all of our musical staff to ensure that we consistently provide high-quality musical programming and events at the shul.

*Clarification regarding January/February 2025 Receipts

For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Eileen Silver. Ellen Kachuck Rosenbluth and I were the founding Chairs of the Little Minyan… and I could not think of a more capable, fun, musically talented and dedicated person to have collaborated with on this labour of love. I will say that this D’var Torah is actually not a collaborative effort of the two of us….but after 30 years…