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.
Sun, Sept 18
11:30am-1:30pm
@Applewood Farm (in Stouffville, map)
Free – donations greatly appreciated!
Registration Required
Bring in a sweet new year with apples you picked yourself.
Get out of the city and into the beautiful countryside for a community picnic; fun & meaningful Rosh Hashanah preparation for kids; and local apple picking!
11:30 Bring your own picnic lunch
12:15 Rosh Hashanah story & outdoor game for school-aged kids
1:00 Pick your own apples.
The orchard charges a $10 admission fee per person age 3+; kids 2 and under are free.
The admission fee includes one pick your own pumpkin or squash per paid entry (while quantities last).
The picked apples are charged per bag, so remember to fill your bags all the way up.
(bags are provided)
Bring Your Own picnic lunch, blanket, water bottle & bags to take home your apples.
Organize carpools on Makom’s Facebook group.
**Cancelled in event of rain.**
Fri, Aug 12
5-7pm
@ Vermont Square Park
Registration Required by Thurs, Aug 11
Join us in the park to welcome Shabbat and celebrate Tu be-Av – the Jewish holiday of love!
Enjoy some time on the playground, PJ Library story time, a song and craft for the holiday, and family-friendly Shabbat activities in a relaxed environment.
BYO Picnic dinner; we’ll provide hallah and grape juice!
We invite all family members to wear white, an ancient custom for Tu be-Av.
Families MUST pre-register by Thurs, Aug 11, as we will not be registering families at the park. As spots are limited, please let us know ASAP if you are no longer able to attend. Please register for each person attending.
We are committed to accessibility. Please email Lauren or call 416-924-6211 to let us know about your access needs as soon as possible.
Presented in partnership with Families @ the J & PJ Library
Sat, July 16
4:30-6:30pm
@Vermont Square Park (map)
Free – donations greatly appreciated!
Registration required
Join other downtown Jewish families for a special Shabbat in the Park + Picnic!
Schedule
4:30 Kids play in the park & splash pad
5:15 Story from the parashah (weekly Torah portion) & family activities
6:00 Picnic dinner
B.Y.O. Picnic Dinner & Water Bottle
We’ll provide watermelon!
Activities geared for families with kids 0-10 years old; separate groups for younger and older kids.
In the event of rain, the program is cancelled.
Any Qs? Email Ariel.
Presented in partnership with PJ Library
For families with kids 0-10 and tweens/teens in grades 5-8…
Thurs, May 19
5:45-7:00pm
@Dovercourt Park
Free (just pay for falafel if you want it)
Registration Required
Final deadline to order falafel: Thurs, May 19, 12noon!
B.Y.O. Water Bottle
All families are welcome, including LGBTQ+ families & interfaith/intercultural families.
[Separate gatherings & registrations for high school teens 7-8pm & adults 8-9pm.]
Donations greatly appreciated to help us cover costs (park permit, s’mores, firewood, staffing, etc).
Suggested donation: $18 per family
Any Qs? Email Ariel Zaltzman, Makom’s Director of Youth Education & Programming.
*Lag ba-Omer is a minor holiday marking the joyous 33rd day between Passover and Shauvot.
Presented by Makom & Families at the J
Sun, April 10
4:00-5:15pm
@Dufferin Grove Park
Free – donations greatly appreciated!
Registration Required
Families with kids 0-10! Let’s have fun learning about the pre-Passover rituals of bedikat hametz (searching for leaven) and biur hametz (burning leaven).
All families are welcome, including LGBTQ+ families and interfaith/intercultural families.
Cancelled in the event of rain.
Presented by Makom, Families at the J & PJ Library: Annex / Seaton Village / Wychwood / Dufferin Jewish Families
Wed, March 16
5:30pm – Doors open
5:45-6:45pm – Program
@Cecil Community Centre – 58 Cecil St
Free – donations greatly appreciated!
Registration Required
Celebrate Purim with a puppet show of the story of Esther! Then hear an abridged Megillah (scroll of Esther) reading in Hebrew and English while watching a slideshow of kids’ illustrations of the story.
Geared for children 0-8 years old; all are welcome!
Come in costume!
B.Y.O. Gragger/Ra`ashan/Noisemaker!
Read our Covid precautions.
Unable to join us in person? Register for the livestream and we’ll email you the Zoom link!
Presented by Makom & Toronto Patrtnership Minyan
Sun, Feb 13
4-5pm
@Trinity Bellwoods Park
Free
Families with kids 0-10! Let’s gather in the park to meet other downtown Jewish families, have a snack, play an active game, learn about the parashah (weekly Torah portion), and hear a story.
All families are welcome, including LGBTQ families and interfaith/intercultural families.
Any questions? Email Rabbi Aaron.
This Sun, Jan 16
4-5pm
@Trinity Bellwoods Park
Free
Registration Required
Meetup location in the park provided upon registration
Families with kids 0-10! Let’s celebrate Tu bi-Shvat – the Jewish New Year for Trees – which begins this evening!
We’ll gather in the park to meet other downtown Jewish families, have a snack, do a nature scavenger hunt, learn about Tu bi-Shvat and trees, and hear a holiday story.
All families are welcome, including LGBTQ families and interfaith/intercultural families!
Any questions? Email Rabbi Aaron.
Sat, Nov 20
4:45-5:45pm
Outdoors & In-Person near Bloor & Christie
(Exact location provided upon registration)
Registration Required
Free – donations greatly appreciated!
Families with kids 0-10! Let’s gather in the park to meet other downtown Jewish families; have a snack, play Jewish-themed games, hear a story from the parashah (Torah portion), learn a song, and do havdalah – the short and sweet ceremony for concluding Shabbat.
Rain or shine (we have shelter)