Congregation Beth Jacob, SSM

10/06/2026

Lord Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ words always bring us hope when we need it most. Read his full essay, entitled “How the Jewish People Invented Hope,” by clicking on our link in bio. ✨

10/06/2026

Tomorrow marks three years since October 7, 2023, where over 1,200 men, women, and children were murdered, and 250 were kidnapped from Israel by Hamas terrorists.

What has three years since October 7 taught you about:

-Being Jewish?
-Your priorities?
-The strength of the Jewish people?
-Your friends?
-College campus protests?
-And more?

Share below 💭⬇️

09/26/2026

Our Sault Jewish community continues to be included in provincial coverage post Belleville.

https://youtu.be/LW2OH4fZ-gk?si=B7TnTUAqHJVdRTTb

https:// www dot ctvnews dot ca/canada/article/increased-security-measures-a-tragic-reality-for-synagogues-across-canada/

09/25/2026

Wishing you all a warm, peaceful, and joyful double celebration as Shabbat and Sukkot begin together! 🌾🕯️🕯🌾

​May this special time bring your families rest, connection, and many sweet moments gathered together under the Sukkah.

Wishing everyone Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sukkot Sameach!

09/25/2026

NEXT WEEK!
Never heard of Sukkot before? Don't worry, you're not alone!

​Come to the Sault Ste. Marie Museum to learn more about the holiday of Sukkot, as well as the culture and history of our local Jewish community while sipping on a coffee or a tea!

DATE: Tuesday, September 29th, 2026
TIME: 1 PM - 3 PM

This event is FREE and part of ON Culture Days!
Ontario Culture Days Congregation Beth Jacob, SSM You Belong SSM Arts and Culture SSM

09/25/2026

As Sukkot begins, we celebrate a season of gratitude, joy, and remembrance.

May these days bring meaningful moments with family and loved ones, and many reasons to give thanks.

Wishing everyone celebrating a joyful and blessed Sukkot! Chag sameach!

“The universe is the space God makes for us. The sukkah, with its incomplete roof and its door open to strangers, is the space we make for God.”

Find material from Rabbi Sacks for Sukkot at https://rabbisacks.org/jewish-holidays/sukkot/

🌿🍋 Chag Sameach!

09/25/2026

Sukkot starts tonight! Chag sameach 🥳

09/23/2026

Same day as the Belleville attack on Jews. This happened in Whitby. How much of it have you heard on the news?

Durham police announced that a 19-year-old Whitby man had been arrested after allegedly posting threats online to carry out a shooting at a synagogue. He has been charged with threats motivated by hate.

09/23/2026

Local Jewish community leader, Tova Arbus, in conversation with Jonathan Pinto - CBC Radio Up North, following the awful attack against Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville on Yom Kippur.

Go to CBC dot ca/listen and add the link copied below.

/listen/live-radio/1-84-up-north/clip/16238884-sault-ste.-marie-jewish-community-feels-impact-shooting