Join us for an upbeat, kid-friendly Shabbat morning family service followed by Shabbat lunch!
Saturday, April 25 | 10:30 am @ Makom (402 College St) Register now!
Services are geared for kids in grades 1-5 and their parents, but all families with kids are welcome.
Services are egalitarian with mixed seating, and will include prayers, songs, a Torah story, and discussion to meaningfully engage adults and children together.
At lunch, we’ll enjoy a delicious vegan & kosher meal together.
Registration required! We have various price options so that finances aren’t an impediment to participation.
Free if you’re coming just for services and not staying for lunch, but registration’s still required.
Registration deadline: Thursday, February 12th at 7pm.
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.
Any questions? Contact Talia Levitt, Youth Programming Coordinator, at youth@makomto.org.
Please join us for a joyous Purim full of mitzvot, community & fun for all ages!
With three full megillah readings, a family juggling show with abridged megillah reading, and dedicated parties for adults, middle-schoolers, and high-school teens, we’ve got something for everyone!
See below for the full schedule.
Come in costume and B.Y.O. Gragger/Ra’ashan/Noisemaker!
Dinner registration deadline: Sun, Mar 1!
If you can’t afford regular-price tickets, please choose the reduced-rate option, or contact us.
Money from ticket sales will be put toward nearly $5,000 of Purim expenses, including venue rental, sound technician, food costs, party supplies, etc.
There are lots of great opportunities to help sponsor Purim in honour or memory of someone. Please contact Rabbi Aaron to discuss how you can help.
Volunteers needed for the door, setup, food service and cleanup. If you can help out, please check the box when you register, and we’ll be in touch.
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).
Schedule
Purim Eve ~ Monday, March 2 @ The Tranzac
Families (babies through grade 8)
5:15pm
Doors Open
5:30
Abridged Megillah Reading
5:45-6:15
Comedic Juggling Show for families with kids in Grade 5 and under
5:45-6:15
HativahParty (grades 6-8 only)
Full Megilah Reading + Parties
6:30pm
Doors Open
6:45
Ma’ariv (evening service)
7:00
Main Megillah Reading
8:00
Main Party with cash bar & music
8:00
Teen Party (high school teens only)
8:15
Dinner (order food by Wed, March 12; certified kosher)
9:45
Late Megillah Reading
11:00
Goodnight
Purim Day ~ Tuesday, March 3 @ Makom
FREE Morning Megillah Reading: 9:30am
Covid Precautions
Anyone who feels unwell or has symptoms of Covid-19 must not attend.
Accessibility Information
We welcome participants of all abilities. The Tranzac is wheelchair accessible. 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:
Posted on by Adina in Makom Families, Shabbat | Comments Off on Feb 14: Family Shabbat Morning Services + Lunch
Join us for an upbeat, kid-friendly Shabbat morning family service followed by Shabbat lunch!
Sat, Feb 14 10:30am @Makom (402 College St) Register now!
Services are geared for kids in grades 1-5 and their parents, but all families with kids are welcome.
Services are egalitarian with mixed seating, and will include prayers, songs, a Torah story, and discussion to meaningfully engage adults and children together.
At lunch, we’ll enjoy a delicious vegan & kosher meal together.
Registration required! We have various price options so that finances aren’t an impediment to participation.
Free if you’re coming just for services and not staying for lunch, but registration’s still required.
Registration deadline: Thursday, February 12th at 7pm.
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.
Any questions? Contact Talia Levitt, Youth Programming Coordinator, at youth@makomto.org.
Sun, Feb 1 2:30-4pm @MNJCC (750 Spadina Ave) Free! Register now
Join us for a joyful Tu Bishvat Family Connector celebrating nature, creativity, and growth.
In collaboration with the MNJCC, families with young children are invited to explore Tu Bishvat values through hands-on, nature-inspired arts and crafts, shared experiences, and playful learning.
Activities will encourage caring for the earth, noticing growth, and expressing gratitude, all in an age-appropriate and welcoming environment. Families will also enjoy Tu Bishvat snacks inspired by the Seven Species.
This relaxed, drop-in gathering offers a warm space to create together, connect with one another, and mark Tu Bishvat in a meaningful and joyful way.
Join us for an upbeat, kid-friendly Shabbat morning family service followed by Shabbat lunch! Services are geared for kids in grades 1-5 and their parents, but all families with kids are welcome.
Saturday, Jan 17 10:30am-1pm @Makom Register by Thurs, Jan 15 at 7pm Free if you’re coming just for services and not staying for lunch, but registration’s still required.
Services are egalitarian with mixed seating, and will include prayers, songs, a Torah story, and discussion to meaningfully engage adults and children together.
After services, we’ll enjoy a delicious vegan & kosher lunch together.
Posted on by Adina in Makom Families, Programs | Comments Off on Jan 11 – Mar 8, every Sun: PJ+ Parent & Tot Program
The fun of a play date meets meaningful Jewish family education! Join us for a weekly parent/grandparent and tot program for children aged 18 months through 3 years, focused on Jewish holidays, Shabbat, and Jewish values.
Build and paint your very own clay Hanukkiah (Hanukkah menorah) to bring home just in time for the holiday! Bring your creativity and be ready to get your hands messy.
Families of all Jewish identities are warmly welcome, including interfaith/intercultural and LGBTQ+. No Makom affiliation necessary.
This is designed to give parents and kids a chance to do a hands-on holiday activity together (not a drop-off program). This program is geared toward families with kids from JK through grade 5; younger siblings are welcome!
Any questions? Reach out to Talia Levitt, Youth Programming Coordinator.
Posted on by Ben in Makom Families, Shabbat | Comments Off on Aug 16 – Family Shabbat in the Park
Join other downtown Jewish families for a Shabbat afternoon in the Park + Picnic! Enjoy some playground time, outdoor games, stories, and songs in a relaxed environment.
Saturday, August 16 4:30 – 6:30pm @ Vermont Square Park, M5R 3G5 (map) Registration is free!
B.Y.O. Picnic Dinner, Blanket & Water Bottles!
Geared for families with children ages 0-11. This is not a drop-off program – let’s spend time together to celebrate Shabbat!
All families welcome, including LGBTQ+ and interfaith/intercultural families!
In the event of rain, the program will be cancelled.
Any Qs? Email Sarah English, Makom’s Director of Youth Education & Programming.
Presented by Makom: Creative Downtown Judaism, MNjcc’s Families @ the J, and PJ Library
Posted on by Ben in Makom Families | Comments Off on July 12 – Family Shabbat in the Park
Join other downtown Jewish families for a Shabbat afternoon in the Park + Picnic! Enjoy some playground time, outdoor games, stories, and songs in a relaxed environment.
Saturday, July 12 4:30 – 6:30pm @ Vermont Square Park, M5R 3G5 (map) Registration is free!
B.Y.O. Picnic Dinner, Blanket & Water Bottles!
Geared for families with children ages 0-11. This is not a drop-off program – let’s spend time together to celebrate Shabbat!
All families welcome, including LGBTQ+ and interfaith/intercultural families!
In the event of rain, the program will be cancelled.
Any Qs? Email Sarah English, Makom’s Director of Youth Education & Programming.
Presented by Makom: Creative Downtown Judaism, MNjcc’s Families @ the J, and PJ Library
Celebrate Tu bi-Shvat ~ the Jewish New Year for Trees ~ by creating a family tree and sharing family stories!
Learn about Tu bi-Shvat
Create kid-friendly family trees
Share family stories
Enjoy special snacks for Tu bi-Shvat
Grandparents encouraged, but not required, to attend. Kids and parents are welcome!
Geared for kids in JK through grade 5; younger siblings are welcome. This is designed to givegrandparents, parents, and kids a chance to do a hands-on activity and talk together (not a drop-off program).
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!
We hope that you’ll join us for this wonderful opportunity to pass on family wisdom and a sense of connection to each other!
Any Qs? Please contact Sarah English, Director of Education and Youth Programs.
Accessibility
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.
