Danforth Jewish Circle

10/14/2026

Join us for a Getting-to-Know-You Shabbat!
This Saturday, October 17 | 10:00 am

Whether you've been a member for thirty years or just joined us this fall, we invite you to come together for a welcoming, celebratory service featuring spirited singing, soulful prayer, and meaningful Torah learning, with no prayerbook experience required.

Young families are invited to David & Bagel’s Shabbat Breakout, which begins mid-service when the Torah is taken out. Bring the kids along for an engaging breakout session filled with singing, stories, and Shabbat fun led by David Gershon and his stuffed dog, Bagel!

Looking forward to seeing you this Saturday 😊

10/07/2026

Today marks three years since the devastating events of October 7, 2023.

The Danforth Jewish Circle invites everyone to gather online for:

Three Years Later: Finding Light in the Shadow of October 7
Tonight: 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Online via Zoom

Together, we will honour the profound weight of this anniversary while drawing strength from stories of deep resilience. During this gathering, we will watch short videos highlighting Nova Festival survivors and how these young adults have channelled creativity to find hope in the face of tragedy.

Our virtual doors are open to everyone looking for a supportive space to mourn, reflect, or simply be together.

Please RSVP at the link in our bio to receive the Zoom link.

10/05/2026

Three Years Later: Finding Light in the Shadow of October 7

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
On Zoom

Let's come together online to hold space on the 3rd anniversary of October 7. Together, we will watch short videos of Nova Festival survivors and see how these young adults, through the power of creativity, have shown great resilience and hope. Let us be inspired by their stories.

Please register here: https://calendar.boomte.ch/single/brqM6xK0oW2mW2A8cvmM6K0?date=2026-10-07T17:30,2026-10-07T18:15,0

09/29/2026

Pizza, Dancing, and Live Klezmer! Let’s celebrate Simchat Torah together at the Danforth Jewish Circle!

This Friday, October 2, 2026
Doors open 5:00 pm
Pizza 5:15 pm
Service begins 5:45 pm

We'll wrap up the year's Torah reading cycle and start fresh from the very beginning. Join us for aliyot, community blessings for new beginnings, and plenty of pizza!

Bring your dancing shoes! We are thrilled to welcome The Horables for live music! This fantastic Toronto-based four-piece band plays a high-energy, toe-tapping mix of traditional Klezmer, Django-style jazz, and Gypsy dance tunes. Get ready for a joyful night of hand-clapping bulgars, horas, and freylachs!

Everyone is welcome!

09/22/2026

Tot Pyjama Party in the Sukkah!
This Sunday, September 27, from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
In the DJC Community Sukkah (location available upon registration)

Calling all tots ages 1 to 7! Grab your absolute comfiest pyjamas and get ready to party with Tikka Smiley and your DJC crew!

🎉 The Fun Stuff...
--Tikka always brings awesome music, cool crafts, and storytelling.
--This month we're meeting in the SUKKAH to celebrate Sukkot together.
--We serve up a delicious finger-food dinner for the kids.

🤫 The Best Part for Parents...
--We feed them.
--We tire them out.
--You take them home ready for bedtime and can enjoy a quiet, peaceful dinner all to yourselves!

Everyone is Welcome... members, non-members, neighbours, and friends!
Let us know you are coming by visiting https://lnk.bio/danforthjewishcircle or clicking the link in our Instagram bio!

09/20/2026

Beginning at 2:00 pm, the DJC invites you to attend our Community-Led Discussion and Learning Sessions on Yom Kippur afternoon.

If you have already visited the website or read our newsletter and learned about the offerings, we encourage you to check again because we've just added another session that we think will appeal to many of you.

Learn more by visiting: https://tinyurl.com/ykafternoon

G'mar Chatima Tovah

Check out this Instagram Post (4:5) designed by DJC.

09/16/2026

We look forward to connecting with all of you on Yom Kippur.

Whether you join us for quiet reflection, powerful music, or our family programming, there is a space for everyone to connect, heal, and renew.

For full service locations and ticketing details, please check the link in our bio or visit our website www.djctoronto.com

09/14/2026

🌿🍋Celebrate Sukkot 5787 with the Danforth Jewish Circle!

The harvest season is here, and the DJC is ready to welcome you into the sukkah! Whether you are looking for soulful song, welcoming family experiences, or a quiet moment of reflection, there is a place for you.

We will share the location of our neighbourhood sukkah when you register for the programs below. Here is a full breakdown of all the ways you can celebrate, connect, and shake the lulav with us this year:

▪ Sukkot Kabbalat Shabbat | Friday, September 25
Welcome the harvest festival and Shabbat together! We will begin with a light dinner at 6:30 pm, followed by a beautiful community service at 7:30 pm

▪ Sensory-Friendly Family Fun in the Sukkah | Sunday, September 27 | 3 - 4 pm
A welcoming, inclusive, and accessible hour designed for families looking for a structured, low-sensory environment to enjoy the holiday.

▪ Tot Pyjama Party in the Sukkah | Sunday, September 27 | 4:30 - 6 pm
Bring your little ones out for a cozy, high-energy afternoon of songs, stories, and holiday celebration.

▪ Book the Sukkah for Personal Use | From September 26 to October 2
Want to enjoy a quiet meal or host a small gathering? Members can reserve time slots for personal use.

Visit www.djctoronto.com/events or click the 🔗 in our Instagram bio to view our community calendar, learn more about upcoming programming, or discover how to become a member!

09/10/2026

Please note that due to flooding at Evergreen Brick Works, new locations have been chosen for the Rosh Hashanah Dawn Service at 6:30 am and Tashlich at 3:30 pm.

09/10/2026

URGENT: CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR DAWN SERVICE AND TASHLICH ON SEPTEMBER 12!
Due to flooding at Evergreen Brickworks, our locations have changed to the following:

ROSH HASHANAH DAWN SERVICE 6:30 AM:
The meeting location will now be the Clubhouse at the north end of Withrow Park.

TASHLICH 3:30 PM: The meeting location will now be by the Toronto Beach Club at Woodbine Beach (1681 Lake Shore Blvd East)
There is a paid parking lot and this location is accessible by public transit.

Questions? [email protected]