Beth Torah Congregation

UJA Walk with Israel 2024
2024-06-09 09:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto)
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.

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

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

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.
Register

Art for Healing (April 16th)
2024-04-16 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

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

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

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!

Art for Healing Session #3
2024-03-19 18:00 - 19:30

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Registration Form

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
Register Here

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.
Register Here

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.
Register Here
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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
Register Here

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.
More Information

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!
Register Here

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.
Register Here
