Beth Torah Congregation

Art for Healing
2024-01-09 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto)
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.
Registration Form

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!
Register Here

Beth Torah's Pickleball Program
2024-01-14 10:30 - 12:30
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.
Register Here

Young Adult's Trivia Pub Night @ The Maddy
2024-01-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Madison Avenue Pub, 14 Madison Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
We’re back at the Madison Avenue Pub at 14 Madison Ave! January 30th 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!
Register Here

Oneg Shabbat Dinner with The Song Shul and Beth Torah
2024-02-02 17:00 - 19:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Community Oneg Shabbat with Song Shul
Friday, February 2nd @ 5:00 p.m.
The Song Shul and Beth Torah Invite you to a Community Oneg Shabbat! Enjoy a haimish Shabbat with singing, great food, and joy!
5:10 PM Candle-lighting
5:15 PM Kabbalat Shabbat service
6:15 PM Sumptuous Dinner by Levy’s Kosher Catering
$40 The Song Shul / Beth Torah members, and family
$50 Non-members
$15 Children 6 – 12 Children
5 and under FREE
Follow this link to secure your tickets now

Beth Torah's Pickleball Program (February 18th)
2024-02-18 11:00 - 13:00
WHEN: Sunday, February 18th, (11:00 am to 1:00 pm)
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.

Sign Up Here

Art for Healing: Working with Watercolours
2024-02-20 18:00 - 20:00
Tuesday, February 20th @ 6:00 p.m.
Art for Healing – Working with Watercolours
Beth Torah is excited to continue our programming with 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.
Wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting a bit messy!
Register Here

Intershul Film Series Presents: SHTTL
2024-02-28 18:30 - 20:30 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Toronto Inter-Shul Film Festival Presents: SHTTL (2023) at Beth Torah
Wednesday, February 28th @ 6:30 p.m.
The communities of Beth David, Beth Tikvah, Adath Israel, and Beth Torah are proud to present the 2024 Inter-Shul Film Series.
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 hot / soft drinks. Popcorn will be avaiable for additional purchase.
Please reach out to Garrett at program@bethtorah.ca with any questions regarding the series!
ABOUT SHTTL:
A filmmaker returns from Kyiv to his rural village to marry the love of his life. He is expected to marry the Rabbi’s daughter, which disrupts the balance of the whole town. In one unflinching shot, this film presents a day in the life of a Jewish village before it disappears. SHTTL is the story of the inhabitants of a Yiddish Ukrainian village at the border of Poland, 24 hours before the Nazi invasion, known as Operation Barbarossa. Today, there are no such villages in existence; the production fully reconstructed a traditional ‘Shtetl’ outside of Kyiv, which is planned to be turned into a museum.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This film is in Yiddish with English Subtitles
Get Your Tickets Here

Community Event: Shuk to the Core
2024-03-10 11:00 - 15:00 | Shaarei Shomayim
Shuk to the Core: Israeli Vendor Fair
Sunday, March 10th @ 11:00 a.m.
Beth Torah is happy to partner with Shaarei Shomayim on this event. Come together to support artists and vendors from across Israel!
Tickets: 5 dollar suggested fee

Art for Healing Session #3
2024-03-19 18:00 - 19:30
Tuesday, March 19th @ 6:00 p.m
Art for Healing – Working with Watercolours.
Beth Torah is excited to continue our programming with 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.
Wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting a bit messy!
Register Here

Erev Purim Megillah Reading & Havdalah
2024-03-23 19:30 - 21:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Saturday, March 23rd @ 7:30 p.m.
Erev Purim Megillah Reading & Havdalah
Following Shabbat on Saturday, March 23rd, join Beth Torah as we kick off Purim with a Megillah reading / Havdalah service, followed by some lights snacks and drinks.
There is no registration required to join us for this evening. We look forward to seeing you there!

Purim @ Beth Torah - Megillah & Carnival
2024-03-24 09:30 - 15:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Sunday, March 24th @ 9:30 a.m.
Beth Torah’s Purim Carnival 2024 – SAVE THE DATE
Join us for a family friendly morning Megillah reading and another exciting Purim Carnival complete with a Tots Zone, live entertainment, tasty treats, games with cool prizes, and giant inflatables!
Register Here

Pickleball at Beth Torah
2024-04-14 10:00 - 12:00
Pickleball at Beth Torah
Sunday, April 14th @ 10:00 a.m.
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.

Register Here

Art for Healing (April 16th)
2024-04-16 18:00 - 19:30

Rally to Stand with Students
2024-05-05 13:00 - 14:30
On May 5, Canadian Women Against Antisemitism (CWAA) will host a rally in support of students across Canada. No doubt, looking around the world today, you have noticed that university campuses are hotspots for flaring tensions around Israel and Gaza and eruptions of antisemitism.
As temperatures rise, and campus occupations in support of Gaza, it has become increasingly important for the Jewish community to support students who feel pressured, attacked, and targeted by their faculty and fellow students.
It is important to show up and support the next generation of our Jewish community, especially those courageous young people who will put themselves at risk by telling us about their lived experiences on university campuses, here in Canada, today.
Our allies at Hillel of Ontario are working with CWAA to make sure that this rally is safe, productive, and reflects the breadth of experiences across Canadian campuses.
The location of the rally will be announced closer to the date.
Registration is required to receive further information.
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Art for Healing: Creating Collage
2024-05-21 18:00 - 19:30
Art for Healing: Creating Collage
Tuesday, May 21st @ 6:00 p.m.
Beth Torah is excited to continue our programming with 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.
Wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting a bit messy!
Register Here

Broadway Shabbat
2024-05-25 09:30 - 12:30 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Broadway Shabbat
Saturday, May 25 | 9:30 a.m. – At Beth Torah
Beth Torah and the Song Shul are coming together for a one-of-a-kind musical and memorable Shabbat service!
Featuring Rabbi Louis Sachs, World-renowned Cantor Simon Spiro, The Toronto Festival Singers, Aliza Spiro and Cantor Steve Zeidenberg
This is an event you don’t want to miss!
Davening Schedule:
9:30 a.m: Psukei D’Zimrah/Shacharit, led by Cantor Steve Zeidenberg
10:00 a.m: Torah Service, led by Cantor Simon Spiro and the Toronto Festival Singers
10:45 a.m: Choral Misheberach for the State of Israel
11:00 a.m: Musaf, featuring iconic Broadway melodies with stunning a cappella arrangements for you to sing along, led by Cantor Simon Spiro and the TFS
11:25 p.m: Stacatto Sermonette – Aliza Spiro
11:45 p.m: Buffet Kiddush Luncheon

UJA Walk with Israel 2024
2024-06-09 09:00 - 14:30
UJA Walk with Israel 2024
Sunday, June 9 | 9:00 a.m. – Location TBA
Join thousands of Jews and allies and feel the strength of our entire united community as we walk in support Israel. Whether you walk every year or have never walked before, you need to be there this year.
When registering make sure to join the Beth Torah Congregation team.

The Survivor Torah Project
2024-06-10 10:00 - 12:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Before escaping during the Holocaust, a Rabbi in a small Polish village gave the community’s Torah to his neighbour, a shepherd, for safekeeping. The Torah was hidden for more than 75 years until it was discovered and restored by From the Depths. This Torah is now in Toronto, where it is being rewritten with participation from Holocaust survivors.
We would like to extend a warm invitation to Holocaust Survivors and families from Beth Torah Congregation and the community to participate in The Survivor Torah Project, a collaboration between Beth Torah Congregation and From the Depths Foundation.
Please feel free to share this invitation with any survivors you may know, as it would be our honour to have them take part in this special project. To learn more and bring the Torah to your community please visit www.survivortorah.org
To RSVP for this event please contact Sharlene Wilder sharlenehwilder@gmail.com

Jonny Daniels - Israel, behind the scenes in Toronto!
2024-06-10 19:30 - 21:00
Jonny Daniels – Israel, behind the scenes in Toronto!
Monday, June 10 | 7:30 p.m.

Join us for a special evening in Toronto, where we will have a closer look at the war in Israel and the rise of antisemitism worldwide with former IDF Staff Sergeant, Former Chief of Staff in the Knesset and Founder of From The Depths Foundation Jonny Daniels.
Dessert reception generously sponsored by Steve & Donna Goldenberg

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Tikkun Leil Shavuot
2024-06-11 18:30 - 2024-06-12 09:00 | Miles Nadal JCC, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Tuesday, June 11 | 6:30 p.m. to Sunrise – MNJCC
The downtown Jewish community’s renowned Tikkun Leil Shavuot: All Night Jewish Learning Festival is back for its 16th year!
Tikkun Leil Shavuot is an incredibly generous outpouring of love, ruach (spirit), and wisdom from many, many teachers in our community. There’s something for everyone at this year’s celebration – a night of community, study, snacking and more. Learn more.
Rabbi Louis Sachs and Rabbi Aaron Levy will be teaching a class on “Death with Dignity or Murder? A Rabbinic Conversation about Medical Assistance in Dying” from 10:30-11:30 p.m. in Room 304.

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Singlejoy: A show about finding your place...
2024-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Singlejoy: A show about finding your place…
Thursday, July 11 | 7:00 p.m. at Beth Torah
Singlejoy explores the concept of being single in a Modern Orthodox Jewish family. Grape Juice and “Challah” bread are served as Milech guides the audience through a traditional Sabbath dinner.

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IVOW Party & Dinner
2024-08-20 19:00 - 21:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Calling all Beth Torah members between the ages of 12 to14, on August 20th, 2024 @ 7:00 pm at Beth Torah Synagogue;
Please join us and the Magen Group to celebrate Fun & Togetherness with IVOW, a great party and dinner. We are celebrating the B’nai Mitzvah for 130 Israeli youth ages 13 and 14 years old who have been affected by war and terrorism. These Israeli youth had the unique opportunity to attend a three-week Montreal area camp and an exciting and meaningful week of activities in Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto, ending with our big Am Yisrael Chai B’nai Mitzvah party before returning home to Israel.
RSVP IS MANDATORY FOR ENTRY, PLEASE EMAIL ELANA@BETHTORAH.CA TO RVSP.

Fireside Chat - Empowerment Through Education
2024-09-03 19:00 - 21:00
Join us on September 3, 2024 from 7pm-9pm for Empowerment Through Education. Listen to speakers from the three levels of government to educate us about the actions to fight antisemitism. Learn what our government can do in the battle against antisemitism. Register for FREE by August 31st by filling out this form.

High Holy Day Ticket Pickup
2024-09-11 09:00 - 2024-09-16 20:00
High Holy Day tickets are ready for pick up!
Please feel free to drop by during office hours (Monday – Thursday 9am – 4pm) (Friday 9am – 1pm). Alternatively please see the extended hours above.
All tickets ordered after September 18th, must be picked up from the office, during office hours.

PJ Library PJ OUR WAY
2024-09-29 15:00 - 17:00
Ready for the next chapter in your child’s PJ Library journey? Join us to discover PJ Our Way, an exciting program for kids ages 9-12.
Each month, kids use the PJ Our Way website to choose one of four exciting books, delivered directly to your home at no cost. They can even share their thoughts by writing reviews or making videos about the books they love!
Learn how to register, explore the amazing books available, and connect with other PJ Our Way families at our informational session on Sunday, September 29th at 3:00 PM in the Lipa Green Building. Kids will also participate in a fun “giving back” activity. Parents are asked to attend. Hosted by our very own PJ Our Way Young Family connector, Casey Soer.
Register Now! Click here to register.
Sunday, September 29th at 3pm at the Lipa Green Centre

High Holy Day Schedule
2024-10-02 18:38 - 2024-10-26 18:59 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
High Holy Day Children’s Programming Schedule
Rosh Hashanah: Thursday, October 3rd & Friday, October 4th.
Yom Kippur: Saturday, October 12th.
Tot room (0-4 years old) opens @ 9:00am (supervised by parents of tots).
Family Services @ 10:00 am.
Children’s program (4-10 years old) @ 10:45 am (drop off anytime after 9:00am).

High Holy Days’ Schedule
EREV ROSH HASHANAH: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2024
6:38 pm Candle lighting
ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2024
8:00 am Pre-Shul Kiddush (Tent)
8:15 am Shacharit (Morning service – Sanctuary)
7:36 pm Candle lighting
ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2: FRIDAY OCTOBER 4, 2024
8:00 am Pre-Shul Kiddush (Tent)
8:15 am Shacharit (Morning service – Sanctuary)
EREV SHABBAT SHUVAH: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2024
6:34 pm Candle lighting
SHABBAT SHUVAH: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024
9:30 am Morning service
7:33 pm Havdalah
FAST OF GEDALIAH: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024
5:52 am Fast begins
7:18 pm Fast ends
EREV YOM KIPPUR/KOL NIDRE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2024
6:00 pm Cellist & Harpist Performance
6:30 pm Kol Nidre
6:22 pm Candle lighting
YOM KIPPUR: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2024
8:15 am Morning service
11:00 am Yizkor
5:00 pm Mincha service
5:30 pm Ne’ila service
7:21 pm Havdalah & Fast ends
EREV SUKKOT: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2024
6:13 pm Candle lighting
SUKKOT DAY 1: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2024
9:15 am Pre-Shul Kiddush (Sukkah)
9:30 am Morning service
7:13 pm Candle lighting
SUKKOT DAY 2: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2024
9:15 am Pre-Shul Kiddush (Sukkah)
9:30 am Morning service
SUKKOT DAY 3: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024
9:30 am Morning service
7:10 pm Havdalah
EREV SHEMINI ATZERET: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2024
6:02 pm Candle lighting
SHEMINI ATZERET: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2024
9:30 am Morning service including Yizkor
EREV SIMCHAT TORAH: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2024
6:00 pm Simchat Torah Service and Celebration
7:02 pm Candle lighting
SIMCHAT TORAH: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2024
9:30 am Morning Service
5:59 pm Candle lighting
SHABBAT MEV ARCHIM CHODESH CHESHVAN: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024
9:30 am Morning Service
6:59 pm Havdalah

Young Adult AVIV Program
2024-10-03 08:00 - 12:00

UJA Marking One Year Since October 7th
2024-10-07 19:00 - 22:00
On October 7th, 2023, everything changed for the Jewish people. Join UJA Federation and our partners as we come together, as one united community, to mark this dark day. Together, we will cherish the memory of those who were murdered. Reaffirm our solidarity with the hostages and their families. And honour the resilience of the wounded and all who survived the deadliest attack on Jewish life since the Holocaust.
Monday, October 7, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Location to be announced.
To ensure the safety and security of our community, registration is required to attend this event.
Free registration at this link.

Kol Nidre Cellist
2024-10-11 18:00 - 18:20
For this year’s Kol Nidre service, we are thrilled to announce that Roberta Jenzen, an esteemed cellist with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, will be performing Kol Nidre.
This performance has been graciously sponsored by Ilena, Mark, Michael & Matthew Borinsky.
For more information about Roberta Jenzen click here.
6:00 pm Cellist
6:30 pm Kol Nidre Service begins
