Beth Torah Congregation

Jewish Wisdom for Marriage
2023-03-09 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Jewish Wisdom For Marriage
Within this program, there will be 4 sessions Thursday nights on-person at Beth Torah from 7:30-9:00 pm. On the dates of March 9th,16th, 23rd, and 30th.
Each session will focus on Jewish wisdom to help guide our relations…

Topics will include

Navigating Conflict
Growing together
Navigating religious differences
Priorities & Expectations
Communication

Sessions will be based on traditional Jewish sources and modern psychology
Sessions are free, but there is a suggested donation of $180 per couple to help cover costs
This Program is for couples getting married in 2023
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Beth Torah's 80s Purim Celebration
2023-03-06 18:00 - 21:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Beth Torah’s 80s Purim Celebration
On Monday, March 6th at 6:00 p.m., Beth Torah will be hosting our evening Megillah reading!
Join us for an evening full of great storytelling, music, and food, with activities for the kids! Everyone is encouraged to dress up in their favourite 80s outfits to enjoy the festivities, but any costumes are encouraged!
Stay tuned for registration details.

Beth Torah's Superhero Purim Fair
2023-03-05 10:00 - 16:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
On Sunday, March 5th, Beth Torah will be hosting a superhero themed Purim Fair throughout the morning into the late afternoon!
There will be inflatables, games with prizes, snacks, entertainment, and more! Kids are encouraged to dress up in their favourite superhero themed outfits and enjoy the festivities.
Food and drinks will be availible for purchase. Carnival game tickets are availible for purchase. Unlimited wirstbands can be purchased in advance below for some special deals! Follow the button for more details!
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Camp Shabbat with Camp Gesher
2023-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
February 25th, 10:00 a.m. to Noon.
Kids? Are you ready for some Shabbat fun?
On February 25th, Beth Torah will kick off our 2023 Shabbat morning programming with a special partnership with Camp Gesher!
Kids ages 5-10 are welcome to join us for a morning of tefillah, learning, and tons of exciting activities!
This will be a drop off program. Parents are welcome to bring their children and enjoy their Shabbat morning however they choose to do so!
Parents, please fill out the form below if you are planning to drop off your child to the program.
Register Here

Kabbalat Shabbat Musical Service
2023-02-10 18:30 - 20:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
We’re excited to announce a fun-filled, musical, and family-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service coming on Friday, February 10th at 6:30 pm!
Come on out and welcome in the Sabbath with some spirited and song filled tefillah! 🎵
No registration required. Everyone is welcome!

Beth Torah Trivia Pub Night - Round Two
2023-02-08 18:00 - 21:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Looking for a fun night out?
Come on down to the the Duke of Kent 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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Spice of Life Group - Kahooting During the Day
2023-01-09 13:00 - 15:00 | On Zoom, Canada
Spice of Life Group Presents: Kahooting During the Day!

Monday, January 9 | 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Pour yourself a tea, grab a snack, and join your Beth Torah family for an afternoon of online trivia and schmoozing! We will using the application “Kahoot” to facilitate this digital trivia event. For participation, you will require a computer / tablet for Zoom and an additional device to connect to Kahoot.

Contact Joanne at admin@BethTorah.ca for the Zoom link and to confirm your participation. Zoom link will also be included in the weekly email blasts.

2022-12-22 14:00 - 16:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Baycrest at Home Chanukah Concert
With Cantor David Edwards & Reuven Grajner

This Thursday, December 22nd at 2:00 p.m. on ZOOM

Shalom and Chanukah Sameach Beth Torah Community.
Thank you to everyone who was able to make it out to Shine Bright Festival this past Saturday, we had so much fun!
For those of you who missed it or are still looking for something to get in the holiday spirit, we have exciting news for you! Our wonderful Cantor David Edwards will be joining Reuven Grajner for a digital concert co-sponsored by Beth Torah and Baycrest this Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
Find a comfortable spot in your house and join them for some Hebrew inspired music!

Join on Zoom.

Shine Bright: Hanukkah Celebration
2022-12-17 18:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Shine Bright: Hanukkah Celebration
This Hanukkah Season, get ready to Shine Bright at Beth Torah!
Beth Torah is so excited to welcome YOU for our Hanukkah festival You can look forward to:

Havdalah
Menorah Lighting
Hanukkah Bazaar
Inflatable for All Ages
Arcade Style Games
Latkes, Doughnuts, Cookies, Pop, and More!
Live Entertainment!
Young Kid’s Play Zone
Young Adult LLBO Area

Tickets Prices:Members Over 12: $10.00Members Under 12: FREENon-Members Over 12: $18.00Non-Members Under 12: $10.00

Register

We are still building our list of vendors for our Hanukkah Bazaar. We have some exciting businesses signed up already, but if you are anyone you know may be interested in participating, reach out to Garrett at program@bethtorah.ca.
If any teens are looking for volunteer hours and are interested in helping out during the event, you can also reach out to Garrett at program@bethtorah.ca.

Spice of Life Group
2022-12-12 13:00 - 15:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Over 55? Spice of Life Group
Monday | 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Are you 55 and over and would like to come out for an afternoon to enjoy refreshments and programming and meet new friends?
Come Join us on the second Monday of every month for interesting programs designed especially for you!
Do you want to join the “Over 55” committee? Contact Joanne at admin@BethTorah.ca

B'Mitzvah Program Chanukkah Celebration
2022-12-11 17:00 - 19:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
B’Mitzvah Program Chanukkah Celebration
Our B’mitvah group will be spending the evening at Beth Torah celebrating Chanukkah.
Join the Group
Are you celebrating a Bar / Bat Mitzvah in 2022/2023?
Join Beth Torah in partnership with Beth David and Beth Tikvah for an amazing experience with teens from throughout the Toronto Jewish community!
This is the program for you if…

You’re celebrating a B-Mitzvah this upcoming year… or this past year!
You enjoy making new friends (and seeing old ones)…
You’re tired of being told what being Jewish should mean to you, and want to explore for yourself.

Our team is looking forward to joining you on this journey to Jewish adulthood! Together we will learn about Judaism, undertake Mitzvah projects, play games, go on exciting trips, and much more.
Register for the B’Mitzvah program. For more information, please contact Program@bethtorah.ca or call the Beth Torah office at (416) 782-4495.

Beth Torah Young Adults: Jewish Trivia Pub Night
2022-11-30 18:00 - 22:00 | Duke of Kent Pub, 2315 Yonge St, Toronto, Ontario, M4P 2C6, Canada
Beth Torah Young Adults: Jewish Trivia Pub Night
Wednesday, November 30 | 6:00 p.m. – Duke of Kent Pub (2315 Yonge St)
Hey Beth Torah Young Adults! Cold weather got you down? Caught in the slump between Chagim and Chanukah? We’ve got just the event for you!
Come on down to the Duke of Kent Pub downtown Toronto on Wednesday, November 30 at 6:00 p.m. for some drinks, chats and fun Jewish trivia!
Registration is required but totally free! And there’s plenty of prizes to be won! What have you got to lose?

Beth Torah Family Pleasure Skate
2022-11-27 14:30 - 16:30 | Forest Hill Skating Arena, 340 Chaplin Crescent, Toronto, Ontario, M5N 2N3, Canada
Beth Torah Family Pleasure Skate
Sunday, November 27 | 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Forest Hill Skating Arena
Join Beth Torah on Sunday, November 27 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. for a fun filled pleasure skate at the Forest Hill Skating Arena!
And join Garrett from 4:00-4:30 p.m. for some warm drinks, snacks, and a chat at the concession area!
Admission is $3.25 for adults, $2.00 for children 14 and under. Skates are available for rent for $6.00.
Everyone is welcome! If you are planning to attend, send Garrett a message at program@bethtorah.ca.

B'Mitzvah Program: Shoresh
2022-11-20 11:00 - 12:30 | Earl Bales Park, 4169 Bathurst St, North York, Ontario, M3H 3P7, Canada
B’Mitzvah Program: Shoresh
Spend the day outside as we partner with Shoresh to learn about our Jewish responsibility to nature. We will be meeting at Earl Bales Park from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Beth Torah’s 2022-2023 B’Mitzvah Program
Are you celebrating a Bar / Bat Mitzvah in 2022/2023?
Join Beth Torah in partnership with Beth David and Beth Tikvah for an amazing experience with teens from throughout the Toronto Jewish community!
This is the program for you if…

You’re celebrating a B-Mitzvah this upcoming year… or this past year!
You enjoy making new friends (and seeing old ones)…
You’re tired of being told what being Jewish should mean to you, and want to explore for yourself.

Our team is looking forward to joining you on this journey to Jewish adulthood! Together we will learn about Judaism, undertake Mitzvah projects, play games, go on exciting trips, and much more.
Register for the B’Mitzvah program. For more information, please contact Program@bethtorah.ca or call the Beth Torah office at (416) 782-4495.

ECRUSY Night at the Aquarium
2022-11-19 17:45 - 20:45 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
ECRUSY Night at the Aquarium
Saturday, November 19, 5:45-8:45 p.m.
Those in Grades 3-8 (USY Gesher Chaverim) are invited to join Ecrusy for a night at Ripley’s Aquarium. We will begin with Havdalah and dinner at Beth Torah and then will bus down to Ripley’s Aquarium where there will be a Scavenger Hunt/Exploration. We will end the evening back at Beth Torah for Scavenger Hunt Photo Sharing.
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Spice of Life Group
2022-11-14 13:00 - 15:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Spice of Life Group Presents: Becoming Woke in your 50’s and Beyond
Starting Monday, November 14 | 1:00-3:00 p.m.
The world is changing quickly and with that change comes a new language and acceptable practices. Keeping up is hard if not impossible. But is it worth it to stay relevant? This conversation will discuss how learning about the “Woke” society will make us better members of our community and more empathetic to the people we are in contact with.
Join Risa Epstein, National Executive Director of Canadian Young Judaea as she explores the meaning of a *woke society and how it
impacts how we view the world.
Do you want to join the “Over 55” committee? Contact Joanne at admin@BethTorah.ca

Genealogy in the Digital Age with Jerry Scherer
2022-11-10 19:30 - 21:00 | On Zoom, Canada
Genealogy in the Digital Age with Jerry Scherer
Thursday, November 10 | 7:30 p.m. on Zoom
“Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations”. (Deuteronomy 32:7). Discovering the stories of one’s ancestors is what Jewish genealogy is all about. By preserving your past, you will be honouring your parents. (Exodus 20:12)
Learn the basics of Jewish genealogical research, how to discover your ancestors and connect with new relatives. Learn how DNA testing can generate interesting facts about your ancestors and the ethnicity of Jewish people. This talk, presented by Hersz (Jerry) Scherer of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto will inspire you to trace your roots and leave a legacy for future generations.
Register

Make Beth Torah Your Living Room!
2022-11-03 14:00 - 15:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Make Beth Torah Your Living Room!
Every Thursday from 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Are you looking for a space to get together with some friends, meet new people, have some refreshments and play some games? We have just what you are looking for! Make Beth Torah your living room!

Bridge
Maj
Canasta
Euchre
Or Anything
Else!

Please confirm your attendance by contacting Joanne at Admin@BethTorah.ca or by calling (416) 782-4495 x 27

Bi-Valent (Omicron) Vaccine Pop-Up Clinic
2022-11-09 08:30 - 12:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Bi-Valent (Omicron) Vaccine Pop-Up Clinic
Wednesday, November 9 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Beth Torah is happy to announce that we will be hosting a BiValent (Omicron) vaccine pop-up clinic on Wednesday, November 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Ages18 & up
No Appointment required
Bring Your Health Card & Photo ID

B'Mitzvah Program: Mitzvah Day
2022-11-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Beth David, 55 Yeomans Rd, North York,, Ontario, M3H 3J7North York,, Canada
B’Mitzvah Program: Mitzvah Day
Do a Mitzvah, and join us for a day of Tikkun Olam at Beth David.
Beth Torah’s 2022-2023 B’Mitzvah Program
Are you celebrating a Bar / Bat Mitzvah in 2022/2023?
Join Beth Torah in partnership with Beth David and Beth Tikvah for an amazing experience with teens from throughout the Toronto Jewish community!
This is the program for you if…

You’re celebrating a B-Mitzvah this upcoming year… or this past year!
You enjoy making new friends (and seeing old ones)…
You’re tired of being told what being Jewish should mean to you, and want to explore for yourself.

Our team is looking forward to joining you on this journey to Jewish adulthood! Together we will learn about Judaism, undertake Mitzvah projects, play games, go on exciting trips, and much more.
Register for the B’Mitzvah program. For more information, please contact Program@bethtorah.ca or call the Beth Torah office at (416) 782-4495.

She Also Served: Jewish Woman in the Canadian Armed Forces
2022-11-03 19:30 - 21:00 | On Zoom, Canada
She Also Served: Jewish Women in the Canadian Armed Forces

Thursday, November 3 | 7:30 p.m. on Zoom
Join us for the Jack Cahan Memorial Lecture with guest speaker Saundra Lipton, Librarian Emerita of the University of Calgary.
More than 250 Jewish women served in the Canadian military during the Second World War. She Also Served is an art exhibition that brings their stories to life. Join us to hear about the exhibition and learn about the remarkable women who stepped forward to serve our country.

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Sukkot Services
2022-10-10 08:45 - 11:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Sukkot Services
Monday, October 10 & Tuesday, October 11
8:45 a.m. Pre-shul kiddush
9:00 a.m. Services
Join us for Sukkot services as we gather together as a community to celebrate Zman Simchateinu in proper style!

Community Sukkot Dinner
2022-10-09 19:15 - 21:30 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Community Sukkot Dinner
Sunday, October 9 | 7:15 p.m.
Sukkot service followed by a Mediterranean Feast.
Registration is now full. Chag Sameach!
Questions? Contact Garrett at Program@BethTorah.ca!

Family Sukkot Dinner and Celebration
2022-10-09 17:00 - 19:00 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
Family Sukkot Dinner and Celebration
Sunday, October 9 | 5:00 p.m.
Join us for a kid-focused, parent-friendly, Sukkah Celebration!!! There will be crafts, games, stories, dinner, music and more!
Registration is now full. Chag Sameach!
Questions? Contact Garrett at Program@BethTorah.ca!

High Holidays
2022-09-25 | 47 Glenbrook Avenue, 47 Glenbrook Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7, Canada
High Holidays at Beth Torah
Join us for 2022/5783 High Holiday services at Beth Torah. We will be hosting in-person and livestream services. Get ahead of the rush and get your tickets now by clicking here or emailing admin@bethtorah.ca.
Erev Rosh Hashanah – Sunday, September 25Rosh Hashanah Day 1 – Monday, September 26Rosh Hashanah Day 2 – Tuesday, September 27Erev Yom Kippur- Kol Nidre – Tuesday, October 4Yom Kippur/Yizkor – Wednesday, October 5
More details will be posted when they become available

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