The Beth Tzedec Men’s Club is pleased to sponsor our long standing scholarship program to assist young men and women who are pursuing programs of higher Jewish education.  Applicants need not be a member of Beth Tzedec.The criteria we use to judge each applicant is based on the following and should be given careful consideration when applying.  The information provided with this...

As the culmination of the Three Weeks of mourning, we begin this Saturday night the Fast of Tishah B'Av, marking the destruction of the two Temples in Jerusalem. I have always been particularly moved by the rituals of the 9th of Av. In the heart of the summer, we gather late at night, sitting on the floor of the synagogue, lights dimmed, while we chant Megillat Eikhah, the Book of...

Have you ever witnessed a Sefer Torah accidentally fall to the ground?I have. Three times. As a rabbi’s kid and a rabbi—having spent A LOT of time in synagogues and around Sifrei Torah—three times is not so bad. If you’ve witnessed it, too, then you know it is shocking. That’s why I can tell you about all three times in which I was there when a Torah fell to the...

As announced last month, Phil joins us with more than 30 years of leadership experience gained in both the private and Jewish non-profit sectors, most recently as Executive Director of Adath Israel. He spent the first two decades of his career in sales and marketing at large multinationals including Wrigley’s, Mars, and Warner-Lambert, before switching to an operations-based role...

We have some exciting and important news to share with you!Beth Tzedec Congregation is no longer charging membership to those under 40.Click here to confirm your no-fee membership now.What has possessed us to do such a thing? It’s simple, really. Because we want to invest in our relationship with YOU. We care about you and your connection to our community.So, what’s the catch? There...

Beth Tzedec is proud to partner with organizations and projects that support our values. When you make your annual membership contribution, we encourage you to consider supporting these important organizations and initiatives. $25 The Canadian Foundation for Masorti Judaism supports Masorti/Conservative programs in Israel. These include over 50 synagogue...

Beth Tzedec Bulletin - Summer EditionThe latest edition of the Beth Tzedec Bulletin is available for download. Let's celebrate, learn, pray and connect as a community with the many opportunities offered throughout our quarterly catalogue of programs, events and articles.Don't miss any of the news and excitement, including:Wise Aging with Professor Eitan Okun (page 2);The first...

As Chair of the Nominating Committee, in accordance with Article 9.09 (c) of the by-laws of Beth Tzedec Congregation, I am notifying the following members (alphabetically arranged) whom the Nominating Committee, after due deliberation and consideration, has nominated for election as a Director at the Annual Meeting which will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2022:     ...

In support of JIAS’s work in settling newcomers from Ukraine, we will be creating "Beth Tzedec Welcome Circles".Welcome Circles are teams of five to eight volunteers who will be matched with an individual or family unit of newcomers for a six-month to one-year commitment. The goal of Welcome Circles is to provide coordinated support for newcomers and to help them feel settled and...

Funeral InformationThe funeral service for Rabbi J. Benjamin Friedberg z"l will be held at Beth Tzedec Congregation on Friday, April 1 at 11:00 a.m. Access for the Service will be via the Bathurst Street doors. The service will also be streamed to three different platforms. Please select the one that works best for...

The attention of the Jewish community turns toward Ukraine for many reasons. It is from where many of our families originated. Many in our community have reached out asking what can we do? At the moment, the most important assistance needed is funding. The goal is to get as many people to safety as possible. That requires staff, buses, logistics, security, (bribes), food,...

The attention of the Jewish community turns toward Ukraine for many reasons. It is from where many of our families originated. My own great-grandfather left Odessa for New York in 1898. It has been both the centre of a vibrant Jewish life for a thousand years and introduced the world to Pogroms.Ukraine has a violent history of antisemitism, yet today is being led by a Jewish president and...

Beth Tzedec Bulletin - Spring EditionThe latest edition of the Beth Tzedec Bulletin is available for download. Let's celebrate, learn, pray and connect as a community with the many opportunities offered throughout our quarterly catalogue of programs, events and articles.Don't miss any of the news and excitement, including:Purim Family Fun opportunities (page 2);Feature on Rabbi...

Let's face it. The last two years have been difficult. But as we move toward the spring and the end of the health restrictions, it's time to get into the spirit, silliness and fun of Purim!We're putting together a Purim parody video and are looking to you to lend your voices, acting talents and video skills—or lack thereof—to "Yod-Hey-Vav-Hey", Cantor Ezer’s hilarious reworking of...

We Stand in Solidarity with the Rabbinical AssemblyFebruary 2, 2022—In response to the use of swastikas, and in one instance a Confederate flag, during the "Freedom Convoy" protests against coronavirus vaccine mandates outside the Canadian Parliament, the Rabbinical Assembly (RA), the international association of Conservative movement rabbis, issued the following statement:We are outraged and...