News Archive

Rav Baruch on the 'Path of Abraham"
Mar 6th 2014
Follow Rav Baruch Frydman-Kohl's daily travel blog as he journeys through Israel on the Path of Abraham tour.
Young Out-of-Town Members
Feb 4th 2014
Are you, or do you know a young adult member of Beth Tzedec studying or working outside of Toronto? We would like to reach out and send them a Purim holiday package. Send a 'snail-mail' address to Sheri Federman at 416-781-3514 ext. 220 by Monday, February 23.
Robbie Burns Night Postponed
Jan 21st 2014
The Robbie Burns Night scheduled for this Saturday, January 25 has been postponed. Stay tuned for details on a rescheduled date. We apologize for any inconvenience.
BT Calendar
Jan 10th 2014
Download the latest BT calendar PDF here.
December Power Outages Affect BT Bulletin Production Schedule
Jan 7th 2014
The recent weather woes took toll on our ability to deliver the Beth Tzedec Bulletin. The Bulletin has now been mailed. If you have not yet received your copy, please contact the Synagogue office at 416-781-3511. An electronic version can also be downloaded from this website.
Family Fun Day is on!
Dec 24th 2013
 Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 25 beginning at 10:30am for three hours of activities and programs for children of all ages.  Lunch available at an extra cost.
Demographics, Decision and Destiny
Dec 5th 2013
"On a micro-level, each of us is challenged to intensify Jewish living and learning and to have the faith that others might also find meaning and fulfillment in what we love," writes Rabbi Frydman-Kohl.
Remarks From the Heart
Dec 5th 2013
Rabbi Cutler notes the beneficiaries of proceeds from the From the Heart Gala are "two organizations which are focused on righteousness and the cause of justice: Shaare Zedek literally the Gates of Justice, and Beth Tzedec, the House of Justice." 
Archaeology & Jerusalem
Nov 19th 2013
Join us for a three-part series on Monday evenings where Dr. Dan Bahat will use the tools of archaeology to uncover and then reconstruct the deep historical ties of the Jewish people to Jerusalem. Program dates: November 25, December 2 and 9.
New Voices of Jewish Wisdom
Nov 3rd 2013
Join Young Professionals @Beth Tzedec for an evening of wine and cheese and a presentation by Dr. Ilan Danjoux, former Visiting Professor of Israel Studies at the University of Calgary, on Political Cartoons and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (from his book of the same name).
Jews in Sports Series
Oct 29th 2013
A series of four presentations by accomplished Beth Tzedec members, continuing Wednesday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. with book review of Baseball as a Road to God: Seeing Beyond the Game with co-author Peter Schwartz.
Adult Bat/Bar Mitzvah Program
Oct 18th 2013
Join our new adult Bat/Bar Mitzvah program, ASK: Adult Skills and Knowledge, a weekly two-year program that focuses on skills and knowledge development culminating in a certificate of completion and being called to the Torah. 
Reserve Now!
Oct 16th 2013
Join us for our Good Old Fashioned Family Shabbat Dinner. Welcome Shabbat with songs and stories, followed by a delicious dinner. Experience and share different family Shabbat customs. Reserve by Tuesday, October 22.
Meet Mitzvah Man Danny Siegel
Oct 16th 2013
From Friday, October 18 to Monday, October 21, we welcome visiting scholar Danny Siegel who gives a series of presentations on the theme Tzedakah and Jewish Values. International personality Danny Siegel is a well-known author, lecturer and poet.
Visiting Scholar Professor Avishai Margalit
Sep 27th 2013
Avishai Margalit, Professor Emeritus, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, is one of the foremost thinkers and commentators on the contemporary human condition, the moral issues of our time and current problems facing Western societies. Join us for three lectures, from Monday, October 7 to Wednesday, October 9.