Makom invites you for a Bonfire, Dinner & S’mores Night!

New Date: Tuesday, May 27
@ Dovercourt Park (map)
Please register by May 27 at noon sharp

Programs for Families with Kids, Pre-Teens, Teens & Adults

5:45-7pm Families with Kids (babies through grade 5)

• Fun & active games
• Dinner (choose pizza or falafel; must be ordered in addition to registration)
• S’mores over the bonfire
• Songs around the fire

7-8pm Teens and pre-teens only (grades 6-12)

• Hang out with other Jewish teens and pre-teens
• Dinner (choose pizza or falafel; must be ordered in addition to registration)
• S’mores over the bonfire

8-9:30 pm Adults

• Hang out with new and old friends
• Songs around the fire
• Dinner (choose pizza or falafel; must be ordered in addition to registration)
• S’mores over the bonfire

Deadline to order pizza & falafel: May 27, 12noon sharp

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All are welcome, including LGBTQ+ folks & interfaith/intercultural couples/families.

Any Qs? Email Talia Levitt, Makom’s Youth Programming Coordinator, at youth@makomto.org.

Presented by Makom: Creative Downtown Judaism, Shoresh, and First Narayever Congregation

Registration:

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The downtown Jewish community’s renowned Tikkun Leil Shavuot is back for our 18th year!

Rooted in tradition and inquiry, Tikkun is an all-night learning festival and a gathering that brings together diverse voices and generations. Through thought-provoking talks, late-night learning, and meaningful conversation, we explore Jewish wisdom and the big questions of our time in a space to be curious, inspired, and in community.

There’s something for everyone at this year’s celebration – a night of community, study, snacking and more. Free and open to all. Registration required.

If your teen is joining, please be sure to register them for the Teen Program. Registration is required for entry.

Registration is free, but we invite you to mark 18 years with a donation of $18 or more in support of accessible Jewish learning for all.

Check back soon for the full night’s schedule of classes, panels, workshops!

Tikkun Lel Shavuot is a holiday celebration co-created by Makom along with the MNJCC, Beth Tzedec Congregation, City Shul, First Narayever Congregation, and the Committee for Yiddish.

With our Promotional Partners: Beach Hebrew Institute, Congregation Shir Libeynu, קהילת דרכי נעם – Congregation Darchei Noam, Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage, Hillel U of T, Holy Blossom Temple, Jewish Family and Child Service , Kiever shul, Oraynu Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School, Danforth Jewish Circle.

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Friday May 15 | 7pm – Register now!

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

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

Dinner registration required by Wednesday, May 12 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 7pm.

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

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Can’t believe your kid’s already approaching bar/bat mitzvah?! 

Come to Makom’s online info night on Tuesday, May 12 at 8:00 pm to learn more about bar/bat/benei mitzvah options and about Makom ATID – our Jewish and Hebrew educational program for grades 6-8. Plenty of time for Q&A, too.

Zoom link sent upon registration

Makom ATID registration is now open for the 2026-2027 school year.

Any questions? Email Rabbi Aaron

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Thinking about your child’s Jewish Education? 

Come visit the Makom Afterschool in-person open house on Wednesday May 6 at 4:30 pm at our Seaton Village Location.

Makom Afterschool is a pluralistic Jewish and Hebrew education program for kids in JK through Grade 5. (Looking for Jewish and Hebrew education for grades 6-8? Check out Makom ATID.)

At our in-person open house, you’ll get to:

• Experience our classes in action;
• Meet Sarah English, Director of Education, and Rabbi Aaron Levy;
• Learn more about our approach, curriculum, community, and logistics; and
• Have all your questions answered!

Kids are welcome!

Makom Afterschool operates at TDSB schools in four different neighbourhoods: Kensington Market, Roncesvalles, Seaton Village, and Wychwood. 

The open house will be held at our Seaton Village location near Bathurst & Bloor; exact address given upon registration.

About Makom Afterschool

Makom Afterschool is a fun, inclusive, pluralistic Jewish and Hebrew learning program for kids in JK through Grade 5. Children from the diversity of downtown Jewish families find their place in our warm and welcoming community. 

Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 school year.

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Saturday, May 2 | 9:30 am – Makom (402 College)
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, May 1 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, Dr. Joshua Picard will lead us in thought-provoking, interactive learning on “Let’s Go to a Tunisian Island for Lag ba-Omer!” exploring a fascinating Tunisian Jewish pilgrimage custom.

Joshua Picard is the postdoctoral fellow for the Evolution of the Jewish Family in Islamic North Africa working group with the Department of History and the Anne Tanenbaum Centre for Jewish Studies at UofT. His research focuses on the colonial encounter between France and the countries of North Africa, especially Tunisia, with particular focus on the roles and experiences of Jewish communities on both sides of the Mediterranean.

Registration

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Thinking about your child’s Jewish Education? 

Join us for an online information session about Makom Afterschool for students in JK-grade 5 on Tuesday, April 28 at 8:00 pm! (Looking for Jewish and Hebrew education for grades 6-8? Check out Makom ATID.)

We’ll discuss Makom’s approach to Hebrew language and pluralistic Jewish education and answer all your questions.

Zoom link sent to those who register.

Any questions? Email Sarah English

About Makom Afterschool

Makom Afterschool is a fun, inclusive, pluralistic Jewish and Hebrew learning program for kids in JK through Grade 5. Children from the diversity of downtown Jewish families find their place in our warm and welcoming community.

Makom Afterschool operates at TDSB schools in four different neighbourhoods: Kensington Market, Roncesvalles, Seaton Village, and Wychwood.

Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 school year.

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Hey Downtown Jewish Teens!

You are invited to a fun, cozy afternoon at Makom’s Teen Cafe! Join us to play board games, enjoy yummy snacks, create your own drinks at our DIY matcha bar, and hang out with new and old friends.

Sunday, April 26 | 4:00-5:30 pm – Makom (402 College St)

Teens of all Jewish identities are warmly welcome, including from interfaith/intercultural families and LGBTQ+. No Makom affiliation necessary. Feel free to bring friends!

Please note that this is an event for high school teens (grades 9-12) only.

Any questions? Contact Talia Levitt, Youth Programming Coordinator, at youth@makomto.org.

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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.

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

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Fri, April 17 | 7pm
@ 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, April 15 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 7pm.

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

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