News Archive

Food, Words and Song
Jan 16th 2015
Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl explores the interconnections between food, words and music and how each is reflected in our identity and on our tradition.
Havurat HaSefer Cancelled Tonight
Jan 14th 2015
H̱avurat HaSefer is cancelled so that participants can join the community memorial ceremony at Shaarei Shomayim Congregation for the victims of the Paris terrorist attacks. To register, click here.
Beth Tzedec Responds to Paris Terrorist Incidents
Jan 13th 2015
Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl shares his thoughts on the recent terrorist incidents in France.  
Monday Mishpacha Program
Dec 24th 2014
Due to overwhelming demand, we are happy to announce that we are offering a Monday morning session of our popular Mishpacha: Toddlers, Tunes and Treats program with Tobie Seligman. This program is for children ages 1 to 3 with a parent, grandparent or caregiver.
'Yellow Candle' Design Contest
Dec 18th 2014
Are you a budding graphic artist? Do you have a talent for creating and designing? The Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs (FJMC) is looking for design submissions for their 2015 Yellow Candle campaign. 
Vinyl Chorus
Nov 24th 2014
Singers of all ages and musical backgrounds: Join Cantor Spiro in our newest choir and have fun singing great tunes from a variety of musical styles, culminating in a 2016 performance with a professional band. Contact Marlene Laba at 416-781-3514 ext. 234.
Shabbat of Solidarity
Nov 20th 2014
The terrorist attack on a Jerusalem synagogue struck at the core of Jewish community and identity. The clergy and leadership of Beth Tzedec Congregation encourage everyone to attend Services this Shabbat to reaffirm the sanctity of our synagogues and stand shoulder to shoulder with Israelis.
Coats and Boots for Out of the Cold
Nov 18th 2014
With the record-breaking cold weather this year, the Out of the Cold program has an urgent need for men's and women's winter boots and coats.
History and Halakhah, Hanukkah and Hasidism
Nov 17th 2014
Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl takes the opportunity to study and reflect on what we—as Conservative Jews—uniquely do.
Building a Dynamic Institution
Nov 17th 2014
Blake Teichman shares his thoughts on the privilege of leading this dynamic institution.
Transformation
Oct 30th 2014
Blake Teichman shares his thoughts on the past, present and future for the Congregation.
Leadership Now and for the Future
Oct 30th 2014
Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl: There are eight qualities of leadership we find in the Bible.
Clocks "Fall Back" This Weekend
Oct 30th 2014
Daylight Saving Time ends overnight Saturday. Remember to turn your clocks back one hour for Sunday morning.
Beth Tzedec joins The Shabbat Project
Oct 22nd 2014
This Shabbat marks The Shabbat Project across Toronto and around the world. As a participating synagogue, Beth Tzedec wants to help our community make this Shabbat in particular a unique and special one. 
Dancing Cheek to Cheek
Oct 2nd 2014
Rav Baruch Frydman-Kohl: If Rosh Hashanah is about awareness of God, a proclamation of divine sovereignty and transcendence, then Yom Kippur is about getting close to God.