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In Our Jewish Community

Toronto has an abundance of Jewish events, both live and online.

If you would like an event listed here, please send an email for consideration 

Several community resources are also listed below.

Families at the J - "Four Questions Club????" - Monday, March 17 thru Friday, April 11, 6:30 - 6:45 PM, Zoom

Are you a Four Questions first-timer? Are you starting from scratch, or do you need a little brush up before Seder night? Join your friends at the MNjcc for some pre-Passover prep and a regular opportunity to practice asking the four questions... together! Meet us on Zoom and let’s go into Passover with confidence and excitement. We'll meet weekdays at 6:30 pm for 15 minutes - come to one, two or every session as you're able.

The program is for the youngest at the table, whatever age that may be. Presented in partnership with PJ Library Toronto and UJA Federation of Greater Toronto.

For more information, please click HERE

"Bridging the Gap: Fostering Respectul Dialogue on Israel- Palestine" - Sunday March 16, 7:30 - 10 PM, Temple Sinai Synagogue

A group of students and recent alumni from York University and the University of Toronto  - Palestinian/Arab/Muslim, Israeli/Jewish and others - have come together to foster respectful conversations about the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

They established a student dialogue group on campus called Bridging the Gap for the purpose of sharing multiple perspectives in an open and constructive manner.

Register HERE.

UJA Walk with Israel 2025 - Sunday, May 25 - Save the Date

Click HERE for additional details.

Committee for Yiddish

Through educational, cultural and engagement programs, the Committee for Yiddish, UJA Federation fosters and promotes Yiddish language and culture - indeed the entire Ashkenaz tradition - as a vibrant part of contemporary Jewish life and as a vital link between the Jewish past and future. The Committee for Yiddish is supported by UJA Federation of Greater Toronto

Classes are available to learn Yiddish Online - beginning January 12, 2025 - click HERE

Upcoming programs - click HERE

Recordings of past programs - click HERE

JF&CS (Jewish Family & Child Services) - Groups & Workshops

JF&CS groups and workshops explore many topics including life skills, marriage preparation, parenting, bereavement, relationships, employment, separation, and divorce.

They attempt to help families and individuals resolve problems in daily life situations before they escalate to a crisis level. All programs are conducted by professional facilitators. Click HERE to learn more.

"Learn to Read Hebrew" - Starting Feb 2 - morning and evening classes are available - classes are one per month

This class is run by the URJ (Union for Reform Judaism)

This class will help you recognize and understand common Hebrew words and phrases often heard in Reform congregations and Jewish prayer. This course assumes no prior Hebrew experience and is perfect for Introduction to Judaism alumni and other adults!

Developed specifically for online learning, each session introduces new material and includes practice with an experienced instructor in a collaborative classroom environment. Registration includes online access to all class materials, including audio recordings of each practice exercise. Participants will be asked to purchase a workbook.

Full tuition is $360 USD. In the registration link, there are options to request a discount.

Click HERE to register.

Jewish Grandparent Network - Upcoming Events

Background - The Jewish Grandparents Network (JGN) was established to educate, connect, and support grandparents as essential partners in enriching Jewish life. Their website offers many resources and ideas on strengthening this unique relationship. Click HERE for additional information on upcoming events.

Chai Life Canada - Crisis Intervention Team

 If you are interested in volunteering for this program, click HERE for additional information.

JACS Toronto: Addiction & Mental Health Support Services

JACS (Jewish Addiction Community Services) Toronto provides comprehensive care and support to community members struggling with addictions and related mental health concerns. With no waitlist for care, we support every individual in need. JACS is committed to providing comprehensive care and support to every individual in need, irrespective of their background or financial status. We take pride in offering immediate, barrier-free access to our services, ensuring there is no waitlist for care. Additionally, we provide sliding-scale options for those experiencing financial hardship—an uncommon offering in healthcare. Central to our approach is delivering care through a trauma-informed lens, meeting clients where they are, and ensuring our support is responsive and sensitive to each client's unique circumstances.

If you're concerned about a loved one or unsure about yourself, contact us at: info@jacstoronto.org, or at 416.638.0350.  For more information about JACS Toronto visit: http://www.jacstoronto.org.

Tue, March 18 2025 18 Adar 5785