Supervised childcare will be provided in Makom’s playroom during services.
After lunch, Naama Baumgarten Sharon will lead an interactive learning session.
Since completing an MA in Bible at the Hebrew university in 2009, Naama has focused her professional efforts on the protection of human rights and advancement of social justice, while continuing to embrace opportunities to learn Torah and find the bridge between these two worlds.
Makom is a diverse and inclusive community that welcomes participants with many different approaches to Judaism, from secular to traditionally observant. Our services blend traditional and progressive practices, so our community can join together without regard to denominational labels.
We offer men’s, women’s, and mixed (all-genders) seating sections. All genders may lead parts of services. We need an egalitarian minyan of 10 Jews and a non-overlapping traditional minyan of 10 men to start the maariv service, so we encourage you to come on time.
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.
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 Programs | Comments Off on Feb 24: Stem Cell Registry Cheek Swabbing Drive
Take 5 minutes to potentially save a life!
Tues, Feb 24 5-8pm @MNJCC (750 Spadina Ave)
If you’re 17-35 years old and healthy, come get your cheek swabbed to see if you’re a match for Daphne Goldberg or any of the thousands of other people waiting for a match for a stem cell donation.
If you’re matched, the donation process is similar to giving blood.
If you’re 36-60 years old and healthy, Canadian Blood Services won’t swab you at this event, but you can request your free swab kit from Gift of Life using this link and they’ll send a swab kit to your home so you can be added to the stem cell donor registry.
Registrations appreciated; walk-ins welcome!
Co-presented by Camp Shomria, Canadian Young Judaea, Committee for Yiddish, Congregation Shir Libeynu, Danforth Jewish Circle, First Narayever Congregation, The Kiever Synagogue, Makom: Creative Downtown Judaism, Miles Nadal JCC, Shoresh, neySHEV, Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School, Toronto Jewish Film Foundation & Ve’ahavta
Posted on by Adina in Hativah, Programs | Comments Off on Feb 19: Hativah (grades 6-8) Volunteer Night: Pizza Dinner + Sandwich-Making for Unhoused Folks
Join Hativah – Makom’s youth group for grades 6-8 – for an evening of tikkun olam (repairing the world) and community!
We’ll come together to make and package peanut butter & jelly sandwiches for Ve’ahavta to distribute on their nightly Mobile Jewish Response to Homelessness (MJRH) Outreach Vans to unhoused folks in our community. Dinner will be provided for all attendees.
Please register by Feb 18 at 7pm.
Middle school kids of all Jewish identities are warmly welcome, including from interfaith/intercultural families and LGBTQ+. No Makom affiliation necessary. Feel free to invite friends!
Please note that this is an event for middle school students (grades 6-8) only.
Any questions? Contact Talia Levitt, Youth Programming Coordinator, at youth@makomto.org.
Makom is a diverse and inclusive community that welcomes participants with many different approaches to Judaism, from secular to traditionally observant. Our services blend traditional and progressive practices, so our community can join together without regard to denominational labels.
We offer men’s, women’s, and mixed (all-genders) seating sections. All genders may lead parts of services. We need an egalitarian minyan of 10 Jews and a non-overlapping traditional minyan of 10 men to start the maariv service, so we encourage you to come on time.
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.
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.
A beautiful way to begin your Friday or end your Monday. Come sit in a circle of community in silence, song and Torah led by meditation teacher, musician and prayer leader Aviva Chernick.
No previous meditation or mindfulness practice necessary. Just come with your curiosity and tender heart. You are welcome just as you are.
Payment Options Option 1 / neyShev Subscriber Please consider becoming a neySHEV subscriber and contribute to the sustainability of this community. Subscribe here with an automatic monthly payment.
Option 2 / Pay per Session Monday sessions: $10 minimum recommended. Friday sessions: $20 minimum recommended. Canadians: E-transfer to chernick.aviva@gmail.com Outside of Canada: Pay by Paypal.
Please reach out if you have any concerns about payment. Ability to pay should not be a barrier to participation.
