In these difficult times, many families could use an opportunity to gather with other Jewish families to be in community, sing, and enjoy the fall together.
Please join us for a campfire, s’mores, and song circle. Accompanied by guitar, we’ll sing English and Hebrew songs of peace, togetherness, and comfort.
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This program is specifically for families with children. We have a separate campfire for adults and teens later in the afternoon.
All families with kids are welcome, including LGBTQ+ & interfaith/intercultural families.
Any Qs? Email Racheli Mandelker, Makom’s Director of Youth Education & Programming.
Posted on by Adina in Programs | Comments Off on Oct 29: FENTSTER: Fringes Kumzitz & Exhibition Event
Sunday, Oct 29 3:30-5:30pm @Makom (map) No registration required
You’re invited to a sing-along and ceremony expanding on Fringes – the beautiful and evocative current installation in FENTSTER (the art gallery in Makom’s front window).
We’ve reimagined the afternoon of welcoming the debut presentation of Fringes as a “kumzitz” (literally, “come sit”) – a chance to pull up a seat and join in song. Taking up a classic benei mitzvah tradition, there will also be a candle lighting ceremony with three generations of women in the artist’s family, inviting all gathered to reflect on and honour their journeys of feeling in-between. More info here.
Posted on by Adina in Programs, Shabbat | Comments Off on Oct 21: Shabbat Morning Services + Lunch ‘n’ Learn
Join us for soulful and song-filled Shabbat morning services,followed by Shabbat lunch and learning!
Saturday October 21 9:30am-1pm @Makom (map) Various price options available so finances aren’t an impediment to anyone’s participation. Services do not require registration.
We’ll hear the Torah reading of parashat Noah, which includes the flood story and tower of Babel. We’ll also say prayers for those killed and wounded in Israel and Gaza, for the safe return of the captives, for Israel, and for peace.
Supervised childcare will be provided in Makom’s playroom during services.
Lunch registration required! We have various price options so that finances aren’t an impediment to anyone’s participation.
At lunch, we’ll enjoy a catered, delicious vegan & kosher meal together.
Please 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.
Posted on by Adina in Makom Families, Programs | Comments Off on Oct 15 – Dec 3: Parent + Tot Song & Story Circle
Join us for an 8 week parent/grandparent and tot program for children aged 1.5 through 3 years, where the fun of a play date meets the value of Jewish family education!
Sundays, Oct 15 – Dec 3 10:00 – 11:00am @Makom (map)
Registration required by Wed, Oct 11
Racheli Mandelker, our guitar-playing Director of Youth Education and Programming, will lead a fun and meaningful program focused on Jewish holidays, Shabbat, and Jewish values.
Interactive PJ Library story circle time
Arts & crafts
Music & movin’
Snack & schmoozin’
Feel free to share with any friends with little ones!
Posted on by Adina in Programs, Shabbat | Comments Off on Oct 13: Friday Night Services + Dinner
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 together.
Posted on by Adina in Hativah, holidays, Programs | Comments Off on Oct 5: Hativah Launch! Middle School Pizza Party in the Sukkah
Calling all Jewish middle school students! You’re invited to the launch of Hativah – our new youth group for grades 6-8.
Come hang out with other downtown kids your age, enjoy some pizza, and play fun games together, all in a sukkah.
Thursday, Oct 5 5:45 – 7:00pm @Kiever Synagogue Sukkah (map) Free! Register by Thurs, Oct 5, at 12noon
Feel free to invite friends. Please note that this is for middle school students (grades 6-8) only, not for parents.
Middle school kids of all Jewish identities are warmly welcome, including from interfaith/intercultural families and LGBTQ+. No Makom affiliation necessary.
