Beth Tzedec Congregation

06/02/2026

Mark Carney chose Holy Blossom Temple – one of Toronto’s great historic synagogues – to deliver what may be the most direct and morally serious address on antisemitism ever given by a sitting Canadian prime minister. For that, he deserves genuine credit, and genuine engagement.

He was unequivocal. He said Canada’s civic compact is failing Jewish Canadians, who have been “particularly and brutally targeted.” He recognized that when this covenant fails one community, it fails us all. He announced a new Ministerial Advisory Council, committed to a four-pronged approach, and he called on every Canadian to stand up and speak out. He understood, and said plainly, that the hate targeting Jews is not equivalent to the hate directed at others.

All of this is welcome and necessary. And I believe the Prime Minister is sincere.

But there were two elephants in the room, almost completely unmentioned – and they will ultimately undermine everything else he said.

Read the rest at theglobeandmail(dot)com/opinion

06/01/2026

𝗕𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝘀 & 𝟯𝟬𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲
Monday, June 22, at 6:30 PM

Baseball, Hot Dogs, and spending summer together! All you have to do is buy 1 outfield district ticket (or any ticket in the building) for Monday, June 22 vs the Houston Astros.

Meet us at the Catch Bar (100 Level, right field, above the visitors' bullpen) between 6:00 & 6:30 - sign up in advance to get a free kosher hot dog. We'll be hanging out there all night! We had over 40 people attend last year, so make sure you sign up via bit.ly/20s30sJays-2026 👈⚾👈🌭👈

05/29/2026

Tomer Adaddi will be conducting members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra at From Jerusalem to Toronto, this Tuesday at Beth Tzedec!

05/28/2026

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Inspiring meaningful Jewish lives since 1955. A vibrant, inclusive congregation offering a place for prayer, spiritual growth & lifelong learning.

05/28/2026

bit.ly/lets-sit-2026 👈👈👈
𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝘁: 𝗟𝗚𝗕𝗧𝗤+ 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁
(at Makom: Creative Downtown Judaism, 402 College Street)

There are many ways to mark the month of Pride. Let’s begin together with this community sit. This gathering will celebrate through connection in a warm, loving and playful environment.

Join facilitator Aviva Chernick, Director of the Beth Tzedec Centre for Spiritual Well-Being, together with fellow community members for this opportunity to rest in loving attention through meditation, reflection and song, in a Q***r and Trans Jewish space. While we honour our allies, this particular event is for those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

There is no charge. Pre-registration is required at the link above 👆👆👆

PRESENTED BY
Beth Tzedec Congregation Beth Tzedec Centre for Spiritual Well-Being, Makom: Creative Downtown Judaism Congregation Darchei Noam First Narayever Congregation Hillel Ontario LGBTQ at the J Miles Nadal JCC

05/28/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶 welcomes friends in Toronto to take a musical journey with him June 2 at 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗝𝗘𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗠 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗢: 𝗔 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆. 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝘇𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗰’𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 will be joined by special guests 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝗻 𝗭𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘆𝗲𝗿 of Shaar Hashomayim in Montreal and 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗸 of Anshe Emet Synagogue in Chicago. This landmark evening will feature members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO).

Last tickets remaining! Buy them now at the link in our bio or at tinyurl.com/from-jerusalem-june-2

05/27/2026

𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗺 𝗥𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗺
A Jewish Mindfulness Canoe Trip in Algonquin Park
Wednesday, July 1, to Sunday, July 5

Co-led by Aviva Chernick, Director of Beth Tzedec’s Centre from Spiritual Well-Being, Rabbi Jordan Bendat-Appel from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, and wilderness guide Alexander Savatti from Tripshed, this expedition invites participants to explore the deep connections between Jewish practice and the land.

This trip is limited to 14 participants. Cost: $1,800 - subsidies available.

Register at the link in our bio 🔗👆 or at bit.ly/mayim-july1

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05/27/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗸 is excited to be performing for Torontonians June 2 at 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗝𝗘𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗠 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗢: 𝗔 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆. She will be joining 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝘇𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗰’𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻, and 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝗻 𝗭𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘆𝗲𝗿 of Shaar Hashomayim in Montreal. This landmark evening will feature members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) under the baton of 𝗠𝗮𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶.

Last tickets remaining!

05/26/2026

Shirel & Yacov led a trip to yesterday's Jay game, bringing our own Maimonides Moot Court champions, Shabbat staff, and ShinShinim.