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Beth Tzedec offers a variety of programs and events that inspire and enable our community to live meaningful Jewish lives. Join us at these opportunities to Care, Connect, Learn, Pray, Celebrate and Give & Get with Beth Tzedec.

70th Anniversary Celebrations

An Evening with Idan Amedi

Tuesday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m.

Beth Tzedec welcomes Idan Amedi, the renowned Israeli singer-songwriter, musician, composer, lyricist and actor. Idan joins us for a special evening where he will share his personal story and insights. Idan will also give a short acoustic performance during the program. Learn how he became a prominent voice of Israel, a hero and role model for so many.

Early bird tickets on sale now through Wednesday, March 19 at 11:59 p.m. To get tickets, click HERE.

The Jack and Libby Orenstein Fund, 70th Anniversary Celebration SponsorThe Jesin Neuberger Family, Event Sponsor

ExodUS: A Selfie Seder

Opens April 4

Join us on Fridays as we welcome Shabbat with a 45-minute music class featuring Shabbat songs and blessings, challah and lots of fun. We are pleased to partner with L'Dance Classes for this special weekly experience for children up to 18 months old, accompanied by an adult caregiver.

The Spring 2025 term runs from April 11 to June 20 (10 sessions). There will be no session on April 18. Note that the 11:45 a.m. sessions are full.

The Jack and Libby Orenstein Fund, 70th Anniversary Celebration Sponsor
The Teens of Beth Tzedec Nadav Service Corp.

Beth Tzedec Congregation 70th Anniversary: A Vision of our History

Part 1: Bereisheet / In the Beginning
Now Open

Beth Tzedec is pleased to announce the launch of our newest exhibit, a retrospective of our Congregation's history at 1700 Bathurst Street. The first installation, Bereishee, is now open and features images and exhibits from our first two decades. The exhibit is located on the walls outside the Museum.

The Jack and Libby Orenstein Fund, 70th Anniversary Celebration Sponsor

70 Years in the Making: A Jewish Cooking Demo

Join Beth Tzedec Congregation and Apex Kosher Catering's Executive Chef as he demonstrates cooking some all-time classics: Braised Brisket, Sweet Noodle Kugel, Stuffed Cabbage Rolls and Challah Bread Pudding—delicious dishes that are still shared on our Shabbat tables today!

As Chef Roshan demonstrates how to make each recipe, we'll nosh on some tasty food samples.

Cost: $40. Limited spaces are available; pre-registration is required. To register, click HERE.

The Jack and Libby Orenstein Fund, 70th Anniversary Celebration Sponsor

Featured Programs

Babies, Blessings and Shabbat fun

Fridays, April 11 & 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 and June 6, 13 & 20
11:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

The Spring 2025 term runs from April 11 to June 20 (10 sessions). There will be no session on April 18.

Cost: $150 for Beth Tzedec members / $225 for community participants.

Limited spaces available. Pre-registration is required. To register for the 12:30 p.m. class, click HERE.

Generously sponsored by the Flatt Family in memory of Ab Flatt z"l

Pesach Yom Tov Morning Fun

Sunday, April 13, Monday April 14, Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20
from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Join us for a children's Yom Tov experience that builds Jewish knowledge and community.

9:30 a.m. — Free holiday play
10:30 a.m. — Age appropriate Tefillah/prayer experiences, participation permitting. With special guests like our shinshinim to tell us about life in Israel, and other guests as well.
11:30 a.m. — Blessings and snacks

Children ages 3 and younger require adult accompaniment, those ages 4 and up can be dropped off.

YESH After Dark: Mimouna

Sunday, April 20 from 8:45 to 10:15 p.m.

A post-Pesach cultural experience! Mimouna, a Moroccan-Jewish tradition, marks the end of Passover by coming together as a community, eating and chatting as you move from house to house.

Join your YESH friends as we end Pesach by celebrating Mimouna (aka eating chametz). We'll learn a bit about the meaning behind this celebration, and enjoy some dishes traditionally eaten during the festivities!

Sheer (Shir) Israel: A Yom Ha'atzmaut Concert

Tuesday, May 6 at 1:30 p.m.

Join Cantor Sidney Ezer and Asher Farber as we welcome our special guests ShiRonto, the Toronto Israeli choir under the direction of Kobi Hass, for a lively afternoon of Israeli music that will have you singing with sheer (Shir) delight. Light refreshments to follow.

Suggested donation of $5. Pre-registration is appreciated. To register, click HERE.

Presented by the Beth Tzedec "To-120 Club", especially for those ages 75 and older.

Upcoming Programs

Sensory Room Pop-Up

Fridays, April 25, May 23 and June 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays, April 5, May 3 and June 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Beth Tzedec is pleased to announce the continuation of our Sensory Room pop-up, a space for those aged 4+ (up to and including adults) with neuro-diverse or sensory processing considerations.

Our Sensory Room offers controlled sensory experiences to create a soothing and engaging (fragrance- free) environment. It will provide a safe space for individuals to engage with various stimuli, helping to manage sensory overload, increase the sense of calmness, and decrease anxiety.
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Shabbat 101

Saturday, January 18 from 10:00 to 11:15 a.m.

Shabbat 101 is a once-monthly 75-minute experiential Shabbat morning service for anyone interested in becoming familiar with the structure, choreography and deep meaning of the traditional Shabbat morning service. Join us for one session or for all 6!
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YESH: Youth. Energy. Shabbat. Happiness

(for students in Grades 5 to 8)

Saturday, May 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Come together to hang out with our friends, meet other tweens in the community, get a head start on B’Mitzvah prep (optional opportunity to start learning how to read Torah), and have plenty of time for snacks and shmoozing!
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