Beth Torah Congregation

Beth Torah's Pickleball Program
2024-01-14 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Toronto)
WHEN: Sunday, January 14th, 10:30 to 12:30
WHERE: La Liga Toronto Sports Complex
ADDRESS: 1107 Finch Ave W, North York, ON M3J 2P7
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FUN SPORT TO PLAY?
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in Ontario. It is a combination of tennis, badminton and table tennis. The game is played on a badminton-size court with a whiffle ball, about the size of a tennis ball, a solid smooth surface, and a short-handled paddle larger than a ping pong paddle. The game is easy to learn. Pickleball is a great way to get active, keep active, and have fun at the same time. It has great aerobics value.
If you have never played the game, the Beth Torah Pickleball Program can get you started with lessons. For more experienced people, Beth Torah welcomes you to meet other pickleball enthusiasts to play with.
1) Bring your energy, enthusiasm, and a paddle if you are intermediate or advanced. Beginners will be supplied with a learning paddle during games and instruction. Balls will be supplied for all levels.
2) Committed signup, meaning a non-refundable fee of $20. If you can not come, you may substitute a player of an equal playing level to maintain an adequate number of players per court. Non-members are welcome at $25 for the 2 hours.
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Family Havdalah and Ice Skating
2024-01-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Cedarvale Park
Family Havdalah and Ice Skating
Saturday, January 13th @ 6:00 p.m.
That’s right, winter is fast approaching… but no need to worry, it’s skating season! Join Beth Torah at Cedarvale Park on January 13th for a fun family Havdalah and ice skating night with hot chocolate and other snacks!
Registration is totally free and we hope to see you there!
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Art for Healing
2024-01-09 18:00 - 20:00
Art for Healing
Tuesday, January 9th @ 6:00 p.m.
Beth Torah is excited to announce an exciting new offering from Art Therapist in Training Sara Flicht for adults.
In a challenging time for the Jewish Community in Toronto and abroad, Sara will be leading a series of monthly art for healing workshops. This group will be a way to connect with others while creating art in a safe and comforting setting, grappling with contemporary issues an exploring their Judaism. No prior art experience is required.
There is no cost to sign up for members, donations to the Shul are always appreciated.
For non-members, we are asking for a fee of $18.00. Or $36.00 if you would like to donate and support the Shul.
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Baycrest at Home Hanukkah Concert
2023-12-12 14:00 - 16:00 | On Zoom, Canada
Baycrest at Home Hanukkah Concert
Tuesday, December 12th @ 2:00 p.m.
Join Cantor Edwards and Reuven Grajner for a digital Hanukkah concert and get into the Hanukkah spirit!
There is no registration required, just join the Zoom via the link below!
Meeting ID: 912 6369 9803
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Zoom Link

Pickleball at Beth Torah
2023-12-10 10:00 - 12:00
Pickleball has arrived. We have dates before 2024 that requires:
1) Committed sign-up: meaning non refundable fee of $20. In the event you can not come you may substitute a player of an equal playing level for the purpose of maintaining an adequate number of players per court. Non members are welcome at 25$ for the 2 hours.
2) Bring your energy and enthusiasm , and a paddle if you are intermediate or advanced. Beginners will be supplied with a learning paddle during games and instruction. Balls will be supplied for all levels
Dates:

Sunday, December 10th, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Hannukah Lunch After Pickleball.)

Monday, December 11th, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Evening dates will become available in the new year with a different location that is pending approval.
As per previous e-mail…players will be grouped according to level and assigned a court with 15 minute rotations for 2 hours. Beginners will receive instructions on the game and practice.
Waivers need to be signed before playing, they will be sent to your email following this form being filled out.
Thank you and looking forward to many pickling days!
Place: Address: LaLiga Sports Complex 1107 Finch Ave W, North York, ON M3J 2P7
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Beth Torah's Night of Light Hanukkah Festival
2023-12-02 17:15 - 21:30 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Beth Torah’s Night of Light Hanukkah Festival
Saturday, December 2nd – Doors Open at 5:15 p.m.
Join Beth Torah on December 2nd for a fun-filled Hanukkah celebration, starting with a BYO (Bring Your Own) Community Menorah Lighting and Havdalah, and featuring live entertainment, games and inflatables, tots entertainment, tons of delicious food, and MORE!
Beth Torah’s 2023 Hanukkah celebration is about bringing us together for a light filled evening after two months of darkness. It’s a time to allow ourselves a joyful experience while keeping the entirety of our people close to our hearts. We hope to see you all there.
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Young Adult's Jewish Trivia Pub Night
2023-11-14 19:30 - 21:30
Tuesday, November 14th, 7:30 p.m.
Jewish Trivia Pub Night @ The Madison Pub
Jewish Trivia Pub Night is back in August at our amazing new location downtown (in the Annex area) at the Madison Avenue Pub!
Young Adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to join us for a fun night of drinks and Jewish trivia.
Registration is required.
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Havdalah and Challah Braiding
2023-11-04 18:30 - 21:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Havdalah and Challah Braiding
Saturday, November 4th at 6:30 p.m.
In these times, it’s important to come together to share space as a community. Join us at Beth Torah for Havdalah and…
– A Challah Braiding Workshop led by Lev Bakery!
– Letter Writing to Israeli Victims of War and Terror, and Soldiers
– A Silent Auction
– Coffee, Tea, and Other Refreshments
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UJA Super Sunday Telethon
2023-10-29 10:00 - 12:00
UJA Super Sunday Telethon
UJA’s 2023 Annual Campaign is approaching, and our Jewish community needs your help. After all, we’re a compassionate community—and helping others is what we do! Dollars gifted to UJA’s Annual Campaign are invested in the most important Jewish causes of our time, especially helping the most vulnerable among us. But this work isn’t possible unless we raise needed dollars. To that end, we invite you to join us to telethon this year.
What’s a telethon? It’s an event where we gather and call local community members to invite them to make a gift to UJA’s Annual Campaign. We provide the phones, a script to guide you in your conversations, plus, plenty of snacks and refreshments. Roughly a third of the funds raised every Campaign are raised by volunteers. That’s $20 million every year. Every call makes a difference!
Join Beth Torah!
Beth Torah will have a group attending on Sunday October 29th for the 10:00 am to Noon. We encourage everyone to join Rabbi Sachs and others from the community for a good cause.
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Solidarity Shabbat
2023-10-28 09:30 - 12:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Join us at Beth Torah this Saturday to mark the 3rd Shabbat since the attacks of October 7th, united in our unwavering support of Israel.
The Conservative/Masorti movement across the globe, including kehillot, schools, camps, youth programs, Jewish centers, and communities, will gather in solidarity in support of Israel.
Join us at Beth Torah on October 28th for #SolidarityShabbat as #MasortiStandsWithIsrael. We must express our unwavering support of Israel.
Please note, our Volunteer Shabbat will be postponed with Solidarity Shabbat occurring in its place. Stay tuned for more information about our Volunteer Shabbat in the future.

Havdalah for Israel
2023-10-14 20:00 - 22:00
Havdalah for Israel
Saturday, October 14th at 8:00 p.m. @ Adath Israel
Come together in solidarity for Havdalah, songs, and prayers of comfort.
This program is free and donations towards UJA’s Emergency Appeal for Israel are encouraged. No Registration Required.
Everyone is invited and encouraged to come.
If you are unable to attend, click here for the livestream link.

Simchat Torah Celebration 2023
2023-10-07 18:00 - 21:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Saturday, October 7th, 6:00 p.m.
Simchat Torah Celebration
The entire Beth Torah Community is invited for a super fun night of a service, dancing, and a pizza party in celebration of Simchat Torah!
No registration required! Everyone is welcome!

Tots Torah Celebration
2023-10-07 17:30 - 20:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Tots Torah Celebration
Saturday, October 7th, 5:30 p.m.
Join Rabbi Sachs for a special Tots Torah celebration with songs, stories, and snacks!
Please register in advance!
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Sushi in the Sukkah
2023-10-01 18:00 - 21:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Sushi in the Sukkah
Sunday October 1st @ 6:00 pm
Thank you for your interest in Sushi in the Sukkah! This program is intended for Young Adults in their 20s and 30s.
We will have alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as a Sushi making (and eating!) session led by a professional Sushi Chef.
Tickets are $15.00 for members and $20.00 for non-members, and include one drink ticket.
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Erev Sukkot Dinner
2023-09-29 18:30 - 21:00
EREV SUKKOT DINNER – BETH TORAH
Join Beth Torah for an Erev Sukkot Dinner starting at 7:15 p.m., following Mincha Maariv services at 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate the holiday with your Beth Torah Community and a delicious meal catered by Levy’s.
Space is limited. Please register before September 22nd.
Members: $36.00, Non-Members: $50.00
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Family Sukkot Dinner & Celebration
2023-09-29 17:00 - 18:30 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Family Sukkot Dinner and Celebration
September 29th @ 5:00 pm
Join us for a kid-focused, parent-friendly, Sukkot Celebration!!! Crafts, Games, Stories, Dinner, Music, and More!
Kids under 3 Free! | $10.00 Kids under 12 | $18.00 Adults
Please register before September 22nd.
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Family High Holiday Services / Programming
2023-09-16 10:00 - 12:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Please let us know when your children will be attending our Family High Holiday Services. This includes both the Family Service and Programming afterwards for the duration of the upstairs service. You must register in advance.
For both days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Family Services will begin at 10:00 am and Children’s Programming will begin at 10:45 am.
This program is intended for those B’Mitzvah age and below. Teenagers will be asked to remain upstairs in the service or in the outdoor tent area.
For the Family Service, children under 10 must be supervised by a parent. Children’s Programming is drop-off.
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Beth Torah Community Tashlich
2023-09-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Cedarvale Park
Beth Torah Community Tashlich
Sunday, September 17th at 4:00 p.m.
Get some fresh air with Rosh Hashanah Day Two with Beth Torah. Join us for a family friendly Tashlich Service and Nature Walk with Beth Torah!
Please register in advance so we can update on location.
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Seliẖot Evening Service IN-PERSON and Livestreamed
2023-09-09 22:30 - 23:30 | Beth Tzedec Congregation, 1700 Bathurst St, Toronto, Ontario, M5P 3K3
Join Beth Tzedec for an inspiring musical Seliẖot service focusing on the theme of Va’ani T’filati. Featuring Cantor Sidney Ezer, Cantor David Edwards, and Cantor Jeremy Burko, accompanied on piano by Asher Farber, with insightful readings and kavanot by Rabbi Steven Wernick and Rabbi Louis Sachs. A dessert reception follows. Then at midnight, the Gates open!
This program will be offered for both in-person and online participation. There is no charge but pre-registration is required.
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High Holiday Concert / Teaching Series
2023-08-29 19:00 - 21:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
High Holiday Concert / Teaching Session
Tuesday, August 29th @ 7:00 p.m.
You are invited to join us at Beth Torah for a concert / teaching session featuring beautiful High Holiday Tunes, performed and taught by Cantor Edwards and Reuven Grajner, for an immersive experience, preparing you for elevated High Holiday Services.
Light refreshments (coffee, tea, cookies, etc.) will be served. Mahzorim will be provided.
Admission is free, donations are appreciated.
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IVOW Dinner 2023
2023-08-22 19:00 - 22:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Tuesday, August 22nd, 7:00 p.m.

The 2023 IVOW Dinner
Beth Torah is so excited to announce that we will once again be hosting the wonderful IVOW Organization for an end-of-the-summer dinner. Last year’s event was a fantastic time for everyone involved, and we cannot wait to do it again!
This year’s dinner will be catered by Levy’s and feature Magen Boys as entertainment.
IVOW Association was founded in 1984 to support Bar and Bat Mitzvah age children of families in Israel who have been affected by war, military service or terrorism.
Please let Raquel know (director@bethtorah.ca) if you have any Bnei Mitzvah Swag as prizes to donate.
Please fill out the form below to confirm your attendance. Dinner is free but we are encouraging donations to help subsidize the costs. There are limited tickets.
Please reach out to Raquel at director@bethtorah.ca if you are interested in volunteering for the evening.

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How Arab Orchestrated Antisemitism Affects Life in Judea and Samaria
2023-08-17 19:30 - 21:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Natalie Sopinksy, a Delaware native, was raised in an all-American Conservative Jewish family. Today she is a pistol-wearing hitch-hiking settler living in the Hebron Hills. A lawyer and lifeguard, Natalie represents the 150 communities in Judea and Samaria as Director of Development for Hatzalah Yehuda and Shomron. Natalie hosts the weekly radio program “Returning Home” on Israel NewsTalk Radio. https://israelnewstalkradio.com/returning-home
Yekirei Hatzalah Yehuda and Shomron, Recuers without Borders, is the main US registered charity for emergency medical needs in the Jewish heartland. Established in 2000 during the 2nd intifada, it provides a medical response to hundreds of calls daily. It is entirely a volunteer organization with a network in Israel of over 1600 medics, paramedics, and doctors who are committed to saving lives. Hatzalah works in cooperation with IDF, Magen David Adom, and the Israeli police.
Today, this organization is spread across the globe and provides medical responses in countries that are hit by natural disasters. Globally, it has trained over 6000 volunteers and has medical teams in 14 countries. Visit http://www.hatzalah.org.il to learn more.

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Young Adult's Jewish Trivia Pub Night
2023-08-08 19:30 - 22:00 | Madison Avenue Pub, 14 Madison Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
We’re back in our new location at the Madison Avenue Pub at 14 Madison Ave! August 8th at 7:30 pm!
Come on down to the pub with Beth Torah, grab yourself a pint, and get ready for some fun Jewish trivia with lots of prizes!
Group sizes must be between 3-6 individuals! Participants do not need to be Jewish (but it might help for the trivia!). Participants also do not need to be members of Beth Torah. If you register as an individual, you will be placed randomly in a group.

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The Inter-Shul Film Series Presents: Jews of the Wild West (At Beth Torah)
2023-07-19 19:00 - 22:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
2023 Inter-Shul Film Series Presents Jews of the Wild West
THIS SCREENING WILL BE AT BETH TORAH
Looking for a night out at the movies? Want some newly released Jewish content?

The communities of Beth Torah, Beth David, Beth Tikvah, and Adath Israel are proud to present the 2023 Inter-Shul Film Series! Starting in May, each Shul will be hosting a screening of a series of exciting newly released Jewish films. From documentaries to dramas to comedies, there will be something for everyone to experience and enjoy!
For members of any of our four partner communities, tickets will be only $5.00 per individual and $10.00 for non-member individuals. These tickets will include access to the film plus refreshments! (Popcorn, Pop, Coffee & Tea, and more!)

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Shabbat in the Park
2023-06-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Earl Bales Park, 4169 Bathurst St, North York, Ontario, M3H 3P7, Canada
Shabbat in the Park
Friday, June 16th @ 6:00 p.m. at Earl Bales Park
You want to celebrate Shabbat but you also want to spend time outside in this gorgeous summer weather. We have the solution for you! We’re so excited to announce our first Shabbat in the Park this season!
The entire congregation and their families are welcome to join us at Earl Bales Park on June 16th, featuring musical guest Jared Gershon, for a lively outdoor Kabbalat Shabbat Service!
Enjoy the sunshine and see some old friends you haven’t seen in a while. There will be something for members of all ages, including kids activities! And afterwards, join us for a bring-your-own dairy meal picnic dinner!
Registration is required. Please reach out to program@bethtorah.ca with any questions. We cannot wait to see you at the park.
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Shavuot at Beth Torah
2023-05-26 09:00 - 12:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Beth Torah’s Shavuot Service Times
Shavuot Day One | Friday, May 26th | 6 Sivan | 9:00 a.m. Shacharit
Shavuot Day Two | Saturday, May 27th | 7 Sivan | 9:00 a.m. Shacharit (Yizkor)
Yizkor will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday
Everyone is welcome to join Beth Torah to celebrate Shavuot this year! Come for meaningful services and stay afterwards for the cheesecake!
