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Mar 24: Friday Night Services & Shabbat Dinner

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Celebrate Shabbat with spirit!

Friday, March 24
6:30pm – 9:30pm
@Makom – 402 College St (map)
Services do not require registration.
Dinner registration is required – click here to register.
Various price options are available so that finances aren’t an impediment to anyone’s participation. Become a Makom Member first and save 10%.

Wind down from the week and welcome Shabbat with soulful, song-filled services, in which everyone can participate. After services, we’ll enjoy a delicious, catered kosher vegan Shabbat dinner together.

Please come on time so we can start services strong with a double minyan,* especially for anyone saying kaddish.
*As a diverse and inclusive Jewish community, Makom has mens’, womens’, and all-genders’ seating sections. Female, male, and gender non-binary Jews can lead parts of services, read and be called up to the Torah, and count in our double minyanim of both 10 Jewish men and 10 Jews regardless of gender. Makom services follow the traditional Ashkenazi liturgy (prayer text).

Covid Precautions

To make services safer for community members who have health concerns, everyone age 5+ must wear a surgical or higher-quality mask (KN-95, KF-94, etc.) throughout services. Children 2-4 should try to wear any mask they’ll keep on. We’ll provide masks for those who don’t have.

After services conclude and folks who aren’t staying have a chance to leave, those staying for lunch are welcome to remove their masks.

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Mar 17: Interfaith* Couples Shabbat Dinner

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Wind down from the week and welcome Shabbat with other interfaith couples!

Friday, March 17
6:30pm – 8:30pm
@Makom – 402 College St (map)
Registration required – sign up here.
Become a Makom Member first and save 10%.

Presented by Makom and Jewish&.

Join us to learn about and participate in traditional Shabbat rituals and songs in warm, supportive community; and enjoy a delicious, catered kosher vegan Shabbat dinner together.

*interfaith, multicultural, mixed heritage, Jewish&, etc. LGBTQ+ couples warmly welcome! One or both partners are welcome to join.

Have children? This event is for partners of adult couples only – join us on March 31 for an interfaith families Shabbat dinner.

Accessibility Information
Makom welcomes participants of all abilities. Makom’s main space is wheelchair accessible; unfortunately, the washroom and playroom are not. If you have an accessibility need or require any accommodations, please reach out to us

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Mar 11: Shabbat Morning Services + Lunch n’ Learn

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Join us for soulful and song-filled Shabbat morning services, followed by Shabbat lunch and learning!

Saturday, March 11
9:30am – 2:00pm
@Makom – 402 College St (map)
Services do not require registration.
Lunch registration is required – click here to register.
Various price options are available so that finances aren’t an impediment to anyone’s participation. Become a Makom Member first and save 10%.

We’ll hear the Torah reading of parashat Ki Tissa (Shemot/Exodus 30:11-34:35), which includes the pivotal episode of the golden calf. There’s also a special, additional Torah reading for Shabbat Parah (literally, cow Shabbat): Bemidbar/Numbers 19:1-22.

Supervised childcare will be provided in Makom’s playroom during services.

At lunch, Rabbi Aaron will guide us in learning “But Why?! Do Mitzvot Have Reasons?”
Through text study and discussion, we’ll explore diverse approaches (including our own) to this foundational philosophical question in Judaism. (No prior Jewish learning experience or Hebrew knowledge necessary.)

Please come on time so we can start services strong with a double minyan,* especially for anyone saying kaddish.
*As a diverse and inclusive Jewish community, Makom has mens’, womens’, and all-genders’ seating sections. Female, male, and gender non-binary Jews can lead parts of services, read and be called up to the Torah, and count in our double minyanim of both 10 Jewish men and 10 Jews regardless of gender. Makom services follow the traditional Ashkenazi liturgy (prayer text).

Covid Precautions

To make services safer for community members who have health concerns, everyone age 5+ must wear a surgical or higher-quality mask (KN-95, KF-94, etc.) throughout services. Children 2-4 should try to wear any mask they’ll keep on. We’ll provide masks for those who don’t have.

After services conclude and folks who aren’t staying have a chance to leave, those staying for lunch are welcome to remove their masks.

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Mar 6: Purim Palooza 5783

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Mon, Mar 6
5:15pm – 6:30pm (Family Program)
6:45pm-10:30pm (Main party and Megillah Reading)
Tranzac Club – 292 Brunswick Ave (map)
Registration required by Sun, Mar 4 at 12noon
Tues, Mar 7
8:00am – 9:00am (Daytime Megillah Reading)
Makom – 402 College Street (map)

Toronto Partnership Minyan & Makom: Creative Downtown Judaism

merrily present…

Purim Palooza!

Please join us for a joyous Purim full of mitzvot, community & fun for all ages!

Come in costume!

Colourful Purim graphic including a megilah scroll, a gragger, an overflowing cup of wine, and several hamentaschen

B.Y.O. Gragger/Ra`ashan/Noisemaker!

Advance registration required for all participants.  If you cannot afford regular-price tickets, please choose the free option. Register now!

Unable to join us in person due to health concerns or feeling unwell? Register for the 7pm megillah reading livestream and we’ll email you the Zoom link.

Volunteers needed for the door, setup, food service and cleanup. If you can help out, please select how you’d like to volunteer and a time slot when you register (after you select your tickets).

Fulfill the mitzvah of Matanot le-Evyonim (giving Purim gifts for the poor); donation links below.

Cash donations accepted at the door for Mahatzit ha-Shekel (donations for your community)

Purim Schedule

Purim Eve ~ Monday, March 6 @ The Tranzac

Family Program (masks optional)

5:15pm   Dinner (order by Sun, March 4 at noon)

5:45       Mini-Megillah Reading

6:00       Juggling Show

6:30       Family Program Ends

General Program

6:45pm  Ma`ariv (evening service, masks required)

7:00       Main Megillah Reading & Zakhor (masks required)

8:00       Dinner (order by Sun, March 4 at noon)

              Main Party (masks optional)

             Masked Party (masks required)

9:00       Late Megillah Reading (until 10:00; masks required)

10:30     Goodnight

Purim Day ~ Tuesday, March 7 @ Makom

8:00-9:00am  Morning Megillah Reading (masks required)

Covid Precautions

Anyone who had symptoms of Covid-19, or who has a household member with a confirmed or suspected case of Covid-19, that began within the last 10 days, must not attend in person. You’re welcome to register for the 7pm livestream of megillah reading.

During the family program (5:15-6:30pm) and main party (8:00-10:30pm), masking will be optional.

To be more inclusive of community members who have health concerns, during ma`ariv (evening service), any full megillah reading, and in the masked party room, everyone age 5+ must wear a surgical or higher-quality mask (KN-95, KF-94, etc). In those settings, children 2-4 should try to wear any mask they’ll keep on. We’ll provide masks for those who don’t have.

After megillah reading concludes and folks have had a chance to leave the room, those staying for dinner or the main party are welcome to remove their masks.

Both the Tranzac and Makom have HEPA filters.

Accessibility Information

We welcome participants of all abilities. The Tranzac is wheelchair accessible. Makom’s main space is wheelchair accessible; unfortunately, the washroom and playroom are not. If you have an accessibility need or require any accommodations, please reach out to us.

Matanot le-Evyonim – Gifts for the Poor

It’s a mitzvah to give tzedakah (redistributive justice) to needy Jews on Purim itself. Here are some websites where you can donate and your contribution will be distributed to those in need on Purim:

–United Chesed of Toronto: donate before Feb 28 for distribution on Purim

–Chevrah Oseh Chesed/Tomchei Shabbos of Toronto: donate before Purim day & select “Matanas L’evyonim” as donation type

–Yad Eliezer (Israel): donate before Purim day

–Jewish Russian Community Centre of Ontario: donate even on Purim day

We look forward to celebrating Purim together with you!

Oct 22: Shabbat Morning Services

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Please join us for soulful and song-filled Shabbat morning services with Torah reading and a devar Torah (Torah teaching).

When: Saturday, October 22, 9:30am – 12pm 
Where: Makom’s office, 402 College Street (map)

Registration is required. Please register by Friday, October 21 at 12pm.

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Oct 17: Simchat Torah Eve Services, Hakafot & Snacks

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Join us for Simchat Torah evening services indoors as well as outdoor Hakafot (singing and dancing with the Torah) and snacks.

When: Monday, October 17, 8 – 10pm 
Where: Wolfond Centre, 36 Harbord Street (map)

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Oct 15: Interfaith Couples & Families: Open Sukkah & Snacks

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Drop in to meet other interfaith couples and families, eat a snack in the sukkah, and learn about the holiday of Sukkot.

When: Saturday, October 15, 3 – 5pm 
Where: Address to be sent upon registration

Have questions? Please reach out to Rabbi Aaron.

Registration is required. Please register by Friday, October 14 at 12pm.

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Oct 14: Friday Night Sukkot Services & Kiddush in the Sukkah

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Join us for some doubly-joyous services in the Sukkah as we simultaneously celebrate Sukkot and welcome Shabbat!

After services, we’ll enjoy some snacks for kiddush and each other’s company.

When: Friday, October 14, 6 – 8pm 
Where: Kiever Synagogue Sukkah, 25 Bellevue Avenue (map)

Services are free to attend, however donations are greatly appreciated.

Services in the Sukkah will have men’s, women’s, and mixed (all genders) seating sections.

In the event of rain, services will be held inside the Kiever Synagogue, where masking will be required as well as proof of triple vaccination.

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Oct 12: Downtown Jewish Teens: Pizza in the Sukkah

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Calling all Jewish high school teens!

Come connect with other downtown Jewish teens, enjoy some pizza and learn about the holiday of Sukkot, all in a sukkah (holiday hut).

When: Wednesday, October 12, 6 – 8pm 
Where: Location to be sent upon registration

Have questions? Please reach out to Rabbi Aaron.

Please register by October 12 at 12pm.

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Oct 12: Family Sukkah Dinner

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Bring your kids for a fun and relaxed community dinner in the Sukkah!

When: Wednesday, October 12, 5:45 – 7pm 
Where: Kiever Synagogue Sukkah, 25 Bellevue Avenue (map)

Families will learn about lulav and etrog, do a quick craft, and enjoy a yummy kosher dinner together.

Please register by October 12 at 12pm.

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