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Celebrating Shemini Atzeret and Simhat Torah
Beth Tzedec
Sep 23rd 2021


As a kehillah, we have shared a meaningful Kol Nidrei and Yom Kippur of repentance, reflection and prayer. We next look forward to celebrating Sukkot in our sukkahs, gathering to sing, daven and to share meals and conversation with families, friends and neighbours. 

Our Shemini Atzeret and Simhat Torah services on September 27 to 29 (including the evening Minhah-Ma'ariv Services) will streamed to the Beth Tzedec All-Access livestreaming hub at:  https://bethtzedecallaccess.org/shabbatservice. You do not need to go to the Beth Tzedec website to get to the services livestream. See below for the listing of our holiday services. These services (including evening services for each) will also be offered for in-person davening, adhering to Public Health restrictions and recommendations. Register here for in-person services. 

HOLIDAY SERVICES SCHEDULE

Hoshanah Rabbah: Monday, September 27

6:50 p.m. Minẖah-Ma'ariv Services

Shemini Atzeret: Tuesday, September 28

9:30 a.m. Sanctuary Service, including Yizkor
12:00 p.m. Outdoor Yizkor Service
6:50 p.m. Festival Minẖah-Ma'ariv and Simẖat Torah Hakafot

Simẖat Torah: Wednesday, September 29

9:30 a.m. Sanctuary Service 
11:30 a.m. Simẖat Torah Family Hakafot Celebration
7:00 p.m. Minẖah-Ma'ariv


In order to maintain safe physical distancing required by Public Health authorities, pre-registration will be required for all in-person services. Those entering Beth Tzedec properties will also be required to provide vaccine status verification. Registration for our services is via this form>>. All services will also be livestreamed to this link>>.

Beth Tzedec Congregation strives to provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment for all. Our facility is accessible (with elevators, ramps, accessible washrooms, hearing assistive devices, etc.) and is inclusive to all. We are also a fragrance-free facility and encourage everyone to refrain from wearing scented products (perfumes, detergents, lotions, etc.) when visiting our spaces.