Support Shaare Zedek Medical Center and our Congregation at an extraordinary evening with keynote speaker Gideon Raff, Executive Producer of the Emmy Award winning television show Homeland, and the presentation of the Kurt and Edith Rothschild Humanitarian Award to the Hon. Irwin Cotler.
The BT Congregational School has been awarded funding from the Toronto WOW! Project for the launch of three exciting programs for this year. All members of the community are welcome to enroll for these high-quality, meaningful, fun and innovative programs
There is still much to be done to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy, and BTTeens will be travelling to New Jersey to volunteer with local agencies involved in leading relief and recovery work. With only 30 spots available, sign up before we sell out!
Our Mishpacha--Toddler, Tunes and Treats program (for children ages
1 to 3 with an adult) is open for registration
for the Winter session. Classes are on Wednesday and Friday mornings, led by Tobie Seligman. Contact Jo Swartz for information at 416-781-3514 ext. 230.
The Voices
of Tomorrow (for kids in Grades 1 to 6), is back in
business for the 2013-14 year. Led by Cantor Spiro, the choir gives
participants the opportunity to sing in the Sanctuary and
perform at concerts. For more information or to sign up, contact Marlene Laba at 416-781-3514 ext. 234.
Download your Guide to Seliẖot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret and Simẖat Torah at Beth Tzedec. Includes a description of services, celebrations, interactive learning sessions and important tips and notices about our facilities and services.
Join us for one or more of our new Hot Topics! interactive learning sessions. The discussions are led by dynamic professionals who share their expertise on compelling issues related to High Holy Day themes, Israel and Jewish current events.
Join us for our annual Simhat
Torah Luncheon on Friday, September 27 in honour of our Kallat Torah, Ruth Warner Hyman, and our Hattan Bereisheet, Paul Rothstein. Cost: $36.00 adults;
$18.00 youth (4 to 14); children (under 4) free. For reservations, call
416-781-3511.
Babysitting will be available
from 9:30 a.m. on both days of Rosh Hashanah, from 6:45 p.m. on Kol Nidrei, and
from 10:00 a.m. on Yom Kippur by advance
registration only. Fill out the Babysitting
Reservation Form included in your High Holy Day Guide and submit it by Wednesday, August 28.
Join us on Thursday, September 26 at 5:45 p.m. for singing, holiday crafts and other fun activities, followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. The party continues with hakafot at 8:00 p.m. Contact the Synagogue office to register for the dinner at 416-781-3511.
High Holy Day tickets are available for pickup for those who have renewed their membership. The renewal deadline is
Erev Rosh Hashanah, Wednesday, September
4, before noon. Please see our extended office hours.
Join us on Saturday, August 31 at 9:30 p.m. for a screening of the documentary film The Mystery of San Nicandro, followed by a meaningful and spiritual Selihot service at 10:45 p.m. A midnight dessert reception will also be featured. Everyone is welcome.
Young Professionals (ages 22 to 36) from Adath Israel, Beth David,
Beth Emeth, Beth Sholom and Beth Tzedec are invited to gather in the
Beth Tzedec sukkah on Sept. 24 for live music, sangria and tapas. Singles and couples are welcome.
Back by popular demand, Hana Werner will present
snapshots of the Biblical characters and great prophets of our people whose
ideas molded us into a nation. Join us for one or all 10 sessions, starting on Oct. 2.
Our phone system was down from July 9 to 11 due to the storm, but we now have service! Any voicemail messages left during this time were lost. We apologize for any inconvenience this caused. Thank you for your patience while we worked to fix the problem.