Nashuvah, Return Again!

Join us at Beth Tzedec as we gather as a kehillah and a community to celebrate Passover panim el panim, face to face. 

Below, please find a helpful guide with links to our Passover-related programs, services and other helpful information. 

We wish you and your family a Hag Pesah Kasher v'Sameah and continued good health.

Selling Your H̱ametz

The deadline to sell your ẖametz with Beth Tzedec as your agent is Tuesday, April 4 at 6:00 p.m. Use this link to access our online form or download our fillable PDF form here or call the Synagogue office at 416-781-3511 to confirm your sale.

Passover Programs

Opportunities for Families

Passover Prep-alooza!

Sunday, April 2 from 10:00 a.m to 12:30 p.m.

Come on our for our pre-Passover kids’ extravaganza! While the grown-ups get a little time to prepare for the holiday, we'll enjoy opportunities to do holiday craft projects, a doll seder and a teddy bear seder, too!
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Teddy Bear Seder

Sunday, April 2 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

It’s seder time—for Teddy Bears! Even plush toys love Pesaẖ!  For ages 3 to 5 with a grown up.
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Opportunities for Youth

The Doll Seder

Sunday, April 2 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.

Grab your favourite doll, and come to the great Canadian Doll Seder! Craft all the things your doll will need for a seder just their size. Then, you and your doll will go on a great adventure, going back in time to experience the exodus from Egypt. Then we’ll all come together for a doll-sized seder! more info>>

Matzah Camp: A Passover Day Camp for Ages 4 to 11!

Monday, April 10 from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.

Join us for our first ever Passover vacation day camp.  From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There’s more fun to be had after the seder Kids will enjoy a range of special activities and special guests. Cost: $65 per child. more info>>

Opportunities for the Community

Pre-Passover Community Shabbat Dinner 

Friday, March 31 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Following the Open My Heart: Songs of Love for Shir Hashirim concert and the musically-infused Shabbat at the Floor Service, let's leave the kitchen and the cooking for Apex Kosher Catering and gather panim el panim, face to face, this special, pre-Pesaẖ community dinner. Everyone is welcome. Cost for dinner. Pre-registration deadline is extended to Monday, March 27 at 4:00 p.m.
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Opportunities for Adults

Mizmor Monthly: Nisan 

Friday, March 24 at 5:00 p.m.

Join Cantor Sidney Ezer and Asher Farber at Beth Tzedec or via livestream as they preview the themes of the Jewish month of Nisan through music and song, including melodies relevant to our Passover celebrations. This program is open to everyone with plenty of opportunities to sing along.
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Something New for Seder! A Treasure-Trove of Creativity from the Matzah Mavens 

Monday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m.

Whether this is your first time hosting a seder or your 70th, our panel of experts will bring you new ideas and approaches to help make your family fresh, lively and engaging. 
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Opportunities for 20s and 30s

Pre-Passover Shabbat Dinner for 20s and 30s

Friday, March 31 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Following the Open My Heart: Songs of Love for Shir Hashirim concert and the musical Shabbat at the Floor Service, let's gather panim el panim, face to face, this special, pre-Pesah community dinner. Cost for dinner. Pre-registration deadline is extended to Monday, March 27 at 4:00 p.m.
more info>>

Passover Service Times & Deadlines

Tuesday, April 4 

Deadline to sell ẖametz through Beth Tzedec
6:00 p.m. 
more info>>

Search for H̱ametz 
After nightfall

Wednesday, April 5: Ta'anit Bekhorot

Shaharit and Siyyum for the Fast of the First Born
7:30 a.m. in the Hendeles Chapel 
In-person or via Zoom

H̱ametz burning in Beth Tzedec parking lLot
10:00 to 10:30 a.m. 

Minhah and Festival Ma'ariv
6:00 p.m. in the Hendeles Chapel 
In-person or via Livestream

Candle Lighting: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 6: Pesaẖ Day 1

Sanctuary Service
9:30 a.m. in the Hendeles Chapel
In-person or via Livestream

Candle Lighting: 8:34 p.m.

Friday, April 7: Pesaẖ Day 2

Sanctuary Service
9:30 a.m. in the Hendeles Chapel
In-person or via Livestream

Kabbalat Shabbat Service
6:00 p.m. in the Hendeles Chapel
In-person or via Livestream

Candle Lighting: 7:33 p.m.

Tuesday, April 11: Hol Hamoed Pesah

Shaharit Service
7:30 a.m. in the Hendeles Chapel
In-person or via Zoom

Minhah and Festival Ma'ariv
7:00 p.m. in the Hendeles Chapel
In-person or via Livestream

Candle Lighting: 7:38 p.m.

Wednesday, April 12: Pesaẖ Day 7

Sanctuary Service
9:30 a.m. in the Hendeles Chapel
In-person or via Livestream

Festival Minhah-Ma'ariv
7:00 p.m. in the Hendeles Chapel
In-person or via Livestream

Candle Lighting: 7:51 p.m.

Thursday, April 13: Pesaẖ Day 8

Sanctuary Service, including Yizkor
9:30 a.m. in the Hendeles Chapel
In-person or via Livestream

Festival Minhah-Ma'ariv and Havdalah
7:45 p.m. in the Hendeles Chapel
In-person or via Livestream

Yom Tov concludes: 8:40 p.m.

H̱ametz sold through Beth Tzedec should not be consumed before 9:00 p.m.