עֵת סְפוֹד וְעֵת רְקוֹד ~ A time to mourn and a time to dance.
– Kohelet/Ecclesiastes 3:4
Please join Makom, Annex Shul, and Hillel UofT for an evening of mourning and dancing, crying and laughing, as we commemorate the first yahrtzeit (anniversary) of the Simhat Torah/Oct 7, 2023 attack on Israel, and then celebrate the joyous holiday of Simhat Torah (rejoicing with the Torah upon completing its annual reading).
Schedule:
6:00pm: Doors open
6:15 sharp: Memorial ceremony of prayers, poems & songs to remember the victims of the attack and all those who have died in the ensuing war, pray for the release of the hostages, and pray for peace.
7:00: Ma’ariv ~ evening service
7:15: Festive holiday dinner (catered, kosher & vegan)
8:30: Hakafot ~ singing and dancing with the Torah
10:30: Torah reading & conclusion of service
11:00: Goodnight!
Dinner registration required by Tuesday, Oct 22 at 9am.
Please try to come on time for the memorial service at 6pm so as not to disrupt the service.
Services
Makom is a diverse and inclusive community that welcomes participants who espouse many different approaches to Judaism, from secular to traditionally observant.
In order to join together as one community without regard to denominational labels, our services blend traditional and progressive practices. We offer mixed (all-genders), women’s, and men’s seating sections. Women, men, and non-binary folks may lead parts of services. We’ll have three dancing circles (mixed, women’s & men’s), each with a Torah scroll.
Accessibility Information
Makom, Annex Shul, and Hillel UofT welcome participants of all abilities. The Wolfond Centre is fully wheelchair accessible, with an elevator and accessible washrooms. If you have an accessibility need or require any accommodations, please reach out to us.