Many in Israel and around the world have closely followed the case of Yosef Kibita, a Ugandan Jew who has been waging an intense legal struggle to make Aliyah since 2018. Yosef, who has lived on the Masorti-affiliated Kibbutz Ketura in the Negev since moving to Israel, has faced tremendous opposition from the Interior Ministry. Yosef suffered another blow from the Ministry that once again...

Your Feedback RequestedThe anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) Committee is championing improving equity and inclusivity at Beth Tzedec. To that end, the REDI Committee is striving to promote a safe and welcoming environment for all within the Beth Tzedec community.While we have a dedicated team who are passionate about this mission, we need your help in focusing the...

Your Support is NeededThe Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is voting today (Wednesday, December 8) on censuring Trustee Alexandra Lulka for calling out anti-semitism in unvetted information that was sent to a TDSB mailing list. This comes on the heels of a number of incidents in the TDSB that has Jewish staff members and families on edge.The Toronto Board of...

Beth Tzedec Bulletin - Winter EditionThe latest edition of the Beth Tzedec Bulletin is available for download. Let's plan to celebrate, learn, pray and connect as a community with the many options offered throughout our quarterly catalogue of programs, events and articles from synagogue professionals and leadership.Don't miss any of the news and excitement, including:Professor...

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...