Shabbat

Apr 4 – Shabbat-Pesah Morning Services & Snack Kiddush

Shabbat-Pesah Morning Services & Snack Kiddush. Saturday, April 4, 9:30 pm

Join us for extra-joyous Shabbat-Passover morning services, followed by a light kiddush (snacks and socializing)!

In addition to usual services and Torah and haftarah reading, we’ll sing Hallel (Psalms of praise sung on holidays) and chant Shir ha-Shirim (Song of Songs, a Biblical book of love poetry).

Please bring a packaged, certified-kosher-for-Passover snack to share.

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

Free, but please register by Tuesday, March 31 so we know how many folks to expect:

Donations greatly appreciated!

Please try to 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).

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.

Mar 21: Shabbat Morning Services + Lunch ‘n’ Learn

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

Shabbat Morning Services + Lunch 'n' Learn

Saturday, March 21 | 9:30 am – Makom (402 College)
Register now!

Lunch registration required by Friday, March 20 at 10 am.

Services don’t require registration – no need to register if you’re not staying for lunch!

Become a Makom Member first and save 10%.

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. 

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Mar 6: Friday Night Services + Shabbat Dinner

Wind down from the week and welcome Shabbat with soulful, song-filled services, in which everyone can participate.

Background image shows people seated at a table with lit candles and challah. Text reads Friday night services & Shabbat dinner

Fri, Mar 6
6pm
@ Makom
Register now!

After services, we’ll enjoy a delicious, catered kosher vegan Shabbat dinner and each other’s warm company.

Dinner registration required by Wednesday, March 4 at 10am.

No need to register if you’re coming just for services and not staying for dinner.

Become a Makom Member first and save 10%.

Thank you to Green Economy Law for their generous sponsorship.

Please try to come on time for services at 6pm.

Services

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.

Registration

Feb 21: Shabbat Morning Services + Lunch ‘n’ Learn

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

Shabbat Morning Services + Lunch 'n' Learn

Sat, Feb 21
9:30am
@Makom (402 College)
Register now!

Lunch registration required by Friday, Feb 20 at 10am.

Services don’t require registration – no need to register if you’re not staying for lunch!

Become a Makom Member first and save 10%.

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

After lunch, Rabbi Aaron will lead an interactive, text-based discussion on “Should We Get Drunk on Purim?”.

Registration

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.

Become a Makom Member first to save 10%.

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.

Registration

Feb 6: Friday Night Services + Shabbat Dinner

Wind down from the week and welcome Shabbat with soulful, song-filled services, in which everyone can participate.

Background image shows people seated at a table with lit candles and challah. Text reads Friday night services & Shabbat dinner

Fri, Feb 6
6pm

@ Makom
Register now!

After services, we’ll enjoy a delicious, catered kosher vegan Shabbat dinner and each other’s warm company.

Dinner registration required by Wednesday, February 4 at 10am.

No need to register if you’re coming just for services and not staying for dinner.

Become a Makom Member first and save 10%.

Thank you to Green Economy Law for their generous sponsorship.

Please try to come on time for services at 6pm.

Services

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.

Registration

Jan 24: Shabbat Morning Services + Lunch ‘n’ Learn

Shabbat Morning Services + Lunch 'n' Learn

Saturday, January 24
9:30am
@ Makom
Register now!

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

Lunch registration required by Friday, Jan 23 at 10am.

Services don’t require registration – no need to register if you’re not staying for lunch!

Become a Makom Member first and save 10%.

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

After lunch, Aryeh Fidel will lead us in thought-provoking, interactive learning on “The Persian-Jewish Situationship? King Cyrus, Ezra & the Temple“.

Registration

Jan 17: Family Shabbat service + lunch

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.

Become a Makom Member first and save 10%.

Please try to come on time for services at 10:30am.

Registration

Dec 13: Shabbat Morning Services + Lunch ‘n’ Learn

Saturday, December 13
9:30am
@ Makom
Register Now!

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

Lunch registration required by Friday, Dec 12 at 10am.

Services don’t require registration – no need to register if you’re not staying for lunch!

Become a Makom Member first and save 10%.

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

Services

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.

Registration

Nov 28: Sephardic Friday Night Services & Dinner

Friday, November 28
6pm
@MNJCC (note different location!)
Register now!

Everyone is invited to join us for Sephardic-style services to welcome Shabbat, with community members of different Sephardic backgrounds leading services. 

After services, we’ll enjoy a delicious kosher and vegan Moroccan Shabbat dinner and each other’s warm company.

Dinner registration required by Wednesday, Nov 26 at 10am.

No need to register if you’re coming just for services and not staying for dinner.

Become a Makom Member first and save 10%.

Please try to come on time for services at 6:00pm.

If you’re Sepharadi or Mizrahi and interested in leading a prayer, please email Rabbi Aaron by Nov 23.

Services

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 and HAMSA welcome participants of all abilities. The MNjcc is fully wheelchair accessible. If you have an accessibility need or require any accommodations, please reach out to us.

Presented by Makom: Creative Downtown Judaism and HAMSA (Honouring & Affirming Mizrahi & Sepharadi Ancestry) of the Miles Nadal JCC.

Registration