Family stories weave us all together…let’s weave warmth for those in need while we share our stories with each other. Grandparents are the foundation-builders in our families. Their experiences are threads that help us to weave our own personal stories.

Sunday, January 19
4pm – 6pm
@ Makom (map)
Register here

For this unique event, we’re extending a special invitation to grandparents, parents, and pre-teens/teens to come together at Makom to share family history and family stories while we craft fleece blankets for those in need on Toronto’s streets this winter.

All supplies will be provided, and no sewing experience is required. We’ll enjoy some delicious snacks while we work and chat.

We hope that you’ll join us for this informal afternoon of connection and tikkun olam as we partner with Ve’ahavta, a humanitarian Jewish organization, to make and distribute the blankets to the Toronto community.

Please note that you and your friends are warmly welcome, even if you’re attending without family members. 

*Students in grades 6-8 and high-school teens of all Jewish identities are warmly welcome, including from interfaith/intercultural families and LGBTQ+.  No Makom affiliation necessary.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Accessibility Information

Makom welcomes participants of all abilities. Makom’s main space is wheelchair accessible; unfortunately, the washroom and playroom are not. There are wheelchair accessible washrooms one block away at the coffee shop at the corner of Bathurst and College. If you have an accessibility need or require any accommodations, please reach out to us.

Any Qs? Please contact Sarah English, Director of Education and Youth Programs.

Calling all grandparents, parents, and kids! Join us for an intergenerational afternoon of meaningful fun as we build family trees and share stories.

Sunday, January 19
1:30pm – 3:00pm
@ Makom (map)
Register here

Our family histories are what link all of the generations of our families together, and all of the Jewish people as a whole. Understanding where we come from is a hugely important part of our personal stories. Grandparents build the foundations of our families and help us to understand what makes us…us!

Grandparents, parents, and kids are invited to build kid-friendly family trees. We’ll also be sharing family stories, with a special focus on the experiences that our parents and grandparents have to share, and enjoying snacks as we chat.

This event is Geared for kids in JK through grade 5; younger siblings are welcome.  This is designed to give grandparents, parents, and kids a chance to do a hands-on activity and talk together (not a drop-off program).

We hope that you’ll join us for this wonderful opportunity to pass on family wisdom and a sense of connection to each other.

Accessibility Information

Makom welcomes participants of all abilities. Makom’s main space is wheelchair accessible; unfortunately, the washroom and playroom are not. There are wheelchair accessible washrooms one block away at the coffee shop at the corner of Bathurst and College. If you have an accessibility need or require any accommodations, please reach out to us.

Any Qs? Please contact Sarah English, Director of Education and Youth Programs.

Sunday, Nov 5
3:00-4:30pm
@Christie Pits Park (map)
Registration Required by Wednesday, Nov 1

In these difficult times, many families could use an opportunity to gather with other Jewish families to be in community, sing, and enjoy the fall together.

Please join us for a campfire, s’mores, and song circle. Accompanied by guitar, we’ll sing English and Hebrew songs of peace, togetherness, and comfort.

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This program is specifically for families with children. We have a separate campfire for adults and teens later in the afternoon.

All families with kids are welcome, including LGBTQ+ & interfaith/intercultural families.

Any Qs? Email Racheli Mandelker, Makom’s Director of Youth Education & Programming.

Presented by Makom: Creative Downtown Judaism & Families @ the J

Join us for an 8 week parent/grandparent and tot program for children aged 1.5 through 3 years, where the fun of a play date meets the value of Jewish family education!

Sundays, Oct 15 – Dec 3
10:00 – 11:00am
@Makom (map)

Registration required by Wed, Oct 11

Racheli Mandelker, our guitar-playing Director of Youth Education and Programming, will lead a fun and meaningful program focused on Jewish holidays, Shabbat, and Jewish values.

• Interactive PJ Library story circle time
• Arts & crafts
• Music & movin’
• Snack & schmoozin’

Feel free to share with any friends with little ones!