Beth Torah Congregation

Tot Tu B'shevat Kabbalat Shabbat
2025-02-13 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Toronto)
Join us Thursday afternoon, February 13th from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm for our first Tot Kabbalat Shabbat. Come with your children, ages 0-5, for song, crafts, and a lite meal to prepare for Shabbat with a special Tu B’shevat theme. Event is free with registration. Registration deadline is Tuesday, February 11th. Siblings welcome.
Register here.

Rosh Chodesh
2025-03-02 14:00 - 15:00
Rosh Chodesh, the beginning of each Jewish month, is designated to and is the domain of Women. Women are the Mistresses of the Moon, the changing of the seasons, the Holidays, the Counting of the days, and the Cycles of Life.
Each Month has its own flavour and meaning, and is represented by signs and its individual powers in relation to our lives and the universe.
Come and join us as we explore the nuances and meanings of the New Month. You are invited to enter into lively discussion and questions at the completion of each teaching.
The next Rosh Chodesh meeting will be on Sunday, March 2nd at 2:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Please register here.
The location will be emailed on Friday February 28th to those who have registered.

Made in Canada Purim
2025-03-13 19:45 - 21:30
Join us on Erev Purim, Thursday, March 13 at 7:45 p.m. for the Purim service and Megillah reading, followed by hamantaschen and refreshments. Come dressed in Canadian spirit!
Wear a Canadian tuxedo, red & white or anything that represents Canada!

Shabbat Services
2025-03-15 09:30 - 11:30

Torah & Tangents
2025-03-19 13:00 - 14:00
Join Rav Jen on Wednesday’s from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. for torah tangents. Examine the p’shat of the parasha and let it take you on an informative journey. Join the session either in person or online.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
To register please click here.

Rosh Chodesh Nisan
2025-03-30

Jewish Foodways & Traditions
2025-03-31 19:30 - 21:00
Join Rabbi Jen once a month on Monday evenings (7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.) virtually for a journey to different communities through the lens of Jewish food and community traditions. Depending on where you’re from, Jewish food may conger up mouthwatering scents of cholent, dorot wat, or mujedra. We’ll talk and prepare (virtually) some special dishes as we learn. Register here.
3/31 – Why are these foods different from all other foods (How not to be hungry at the seder)
4/28 – Rome’s Jewish Community – Pizza Ebraica
5/26 – From Spain to Solonika – Pan De Siete Cielos – Shavuot Seven Heavens Bread
6/23 – Israel’s Favourite Foods – Summer Watermelon Salad

Intergenerational Shabbat
2025-04-05 09:30 - 13:00
The next intergenerational Shabbat is on April 5. A Shabbat experience for every generation – celebrating ALL ages!
To make a donation and honour a loved ones birthday in April, call the office at 416-782-4495.

Davening Team Rehearsal
2025-04-09 18:30 - 20:00
We’re excited to relaunch the Beth Torah Davening Team to bring joyful music and prayer to our Shabbat and Yom Tov services. Whether you’re an experienced singer or someone with no formal singing background who simply enjoys singing in community and creating your own harmonies, we’d love for you to join us. Together, we’ll explore both traditional and contemporary Jewish melodies that will inspire our community to participate in joyful song and prayer.
The Beth Torah Davening Team will help lead services once a month. Rehearsals will be held on most Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, starting Wednesday, April 2.
Come sing, connect, and explore the beauty of Jewish music together in community!
If you’re interested or have any questions, please email Cantor Steve at Cantor@bethtorah.ca.

Prayerbook Hebrew Class
2025-04-10 11:00 - 12:00
Cantor Steve is excited to announce a new Prayerbook Hebrew class starting Thursday mornings from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm beginning on April 10. The class will be offered both in-person at Beth Torah and online.
This class is designed for participants who have a basic ability to decode Hebrew (letters and vowels). If you’re interested, but do not have basic Hebrew knowledge please contact Cantor Steve.
Please email Cantor Steve at cantor@bethtorah.ca to register or for more information.
Dates for Prayerbook Hebrew Class:
April 10, 2025
April 17, 2025
April 24, 2025
May 1, 2025
May 8, 2025
May 15, 2025
May 22, 2025
May 29, 2025

Erev Pesach
2025-04-12

Pesach I
2025-04-13

Pesach II
2025-04-14

Pesach III (CH''M)
2025-04-15

Pesach IV (CH''M)
2025-04-16

Pesach V (CH''M)
2025-04-17

Pesach VI (CH''M)
2025-04-18

Pesach VII
2025-04-19

Pesach VIII
2025-04-20
