We are always interested in hearing from our members and community—thoughts, ideas, impressions or concerns—and invite you to contact our leadership, clergy or senior staff at any time. Please see below for email information.Debbie Rothstein, President Reb Steve Wernick — 416-781-3514, ext. 218Rabbi Fryer Bodzin — 416-781-3514, ext. 219Cantor Sidney Ezer — 416-781-3514, ext....

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...

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 Sukkot Services on September 20 to 22 (including the evening Minhah-Ma'ariv Services)...

Last week, we gathered to wish each other Shanah Tovah and celebrate Rosh Hashanah, either in person or virtually via our livestreams and on-demand services. This Wednesday and Thursday, we come together again to observe Kol Nidrei and Yom Kippur, to atone, repent and ask forgiveness for our sins over the past year.For those who have not pre-registered to attend our Kol Nidrei and Yom Kippur...

Beth Tzedec Bulletin - Fall/High Holy Days EditionThe High Holy Days and the start of our new programming year are always an exciting and exhausting time. (Beth Tzedec certainly offers a 'megillah' of opportunities to inspire our kehillah to live meaningful Jewish lives! Let's plan to celebrate, learn, pray an connect as a community with the options offered throughout our quarterly...

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. Information and the application form is now available for download. Note that the submission deadline is April 8, 2022.Download the application form here 2022-application.doc  or email hershr@rogers.com. 

'Tis the season... Now that we're well into summer, gearing up for the High Holy Days and excited to once again celebrate as a community, please don't forget to renew your commitment to Beth Tzedec. Members who contribute early allow us to plan better for the new year, and ensure that we have the capacity to help those who need additional financial support.Members should...

Tisha B’Av—the 9th day of the month of Av—is one of the most solemn days on the Jewish calendar. It is the culmination of the Three Weeks, a period of time during which we mark the destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. Beth Tzedec is offering several programs and services to mark this sorrowful chapter in Jewish history. We look forward to welcoming you...

Koolulam is a social musical initiative aimed at empowering communities and strengthening the fabric of society. As we prepare for the High Holy Days at Beth Tzedec, we're partnering with the organization to help our members connect to each other and the theme of our  holy day season, panim el panim (face to face). Share your face - and your voice - with your friends at Beth Tzedec by...

What makes the High Holy Days at Beth Tzedec so remarkable is that they truly are a community celebration. Not only are we coming together to pray and celebrate, but we use the opportunity to reconnect with old friends, break bread with our families and volunteer our time and energy to make the season special.This year, no matter what the Holy Days look like, we want to...

Reopening a synagogue as busy as Beth Tzedec safely and securely is a massive undertaking, with many moving pieces. The Reopening Taskforce, with input from medical professionals and public health authorities, has created this manual to help guide us as we move forward with reopening our doors. We hope that this will allow us to gradually return to “normal” while protecting the health and...

Beth Tzedec joined more than 200 organizations across the country regarding the recent surge in anti-Semitic incidents we are experiencing across Canada. We will continue to stand in solidarity against this hate and intolerance. To download the official statement, click here>>

Beth Tzedec Bulletin - Summer EditionLooking for an easy read for weekends at the cottage? Flip through the Summer edition of the Beth Tzedec Bulletin! Celebrate summer fun and learn about the incredible things happening in our community with our quarterly catalogue of programs, events and articles from synagogue leadership.Don't miss any of the news and excitement, including:Bree-AH, a...

The remains of 215 First Nations children recently uncovered below a residential school stand as a stark reminder of one of the most shameful events in Canada's history. We remember the hundreds of thousands of victims of residential schools - those who lost their lives, those whose families were torn apart and those who survived, only to be re-traumatized by our failure to prioritize teshuvah...

Re: Annual Meeting of the Congregation May 25, 2021 Below, please find login information for your personal access to the online Annual Meeting of the Congregation.  If your household contains more than one voting member, we highly encourage each member to register separately and to log in to the Annual Meeting on a separate Zoom-compatible device (computer, laptop, tablet or...