News Archive
Adult Bat/Bar Mitzvah Program
Oct 18th 2013
Join our new adult Bat/Bar Mitzvah program, ASK: Adult Skills and Knowledge, a weekly two-year program that focuses on skills and knowledge development culminating in a certificate of completion and being called to the Torah.
Reserve Now!
Oct 16th 2013
Join us for our Good Old Fashioned Family Shabbat Dinner. Welcome Shabbat with songs and stories, followed by a delicious dinner. Experience and share different family Shabbat customs. Reserve by Tuesday, October 22.
Meet Mitzvah Man Danny Siegel
Oct 16th 2013
From Friday, October 18 to Monday, October 21, we welcome visiting scholar Danny Siegel who gives a series of presentations on the theme Tzedakah and Jewish Values. International personality Danny Siegel is a well-known author, lecturer and poet.
Visiting Scholar Professor Avishai Margalit
Sep 27th 2013
Avishai Margalit, Professor Emeritus, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, is one of the foremost thinkers and commentators on the contemporary human condition, the moral issues of our time and current problems facing Western societies. Join us for three lectures, from Monday, October 7 to Wednesday, October 9.
From the Heart Gala
Sep 26th 2013
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.
Beth Tzedec’s Congregational School Introduces Exciting New Programs
Sep 26th 2013
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
Volunteer for Hurricane Sandy Relief
Sep 22nd 2013
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!
Join Our Mishpacha Program!
Sep 16th 2013
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.
Join our Children's Choir!
Sep 10th 2013
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.
5774/2013 High Holy Days Guide
Sep 5th 2013
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.
High Holy Day Hot Topics!
Sep 5th 2013
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.
Simhat Torah Luncheon
Aug 29th 2013
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.
High Holy Day Babysitting
Aug 27th 2013
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.
Simhat Torah Family Celebration
Aug 15th 2013
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 Ticket Pickup
Aug 15th 2013
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.
