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March 16: Purim Eve Megillah Readings + Trivia Game

Purim Palooza

Wed, March 16
@Cecil Community Centre 58 Cecil St
Free – donations greatly appreciated!
Registration Required

7:30pm Doors open for Ma`ariv, Zakor & Megillah Reading

7:45 sharp-8:00pmMa`ariv (Evening Service): Traditional service in Hebrew (Ashkenazi text).

8:00-8:05pmParashat Zakhor: Fulfill the mitzvah of hearing 3 verses read from a Torah scroll, in which we’re commanded to remember Amalek’s attack on the Israelites after we left Egypt (Devarim/Deuteronomy 25:17-19). Mixed, all-gender seating.

8:08-9:15pmMegillah Reading: Hear the full Book of Esther chanted by community members from a scroll. Mixed, all-gender seating.

9:15-10:15pmTrivia Game: A light & fun, team game experience, led by comedian, actor & pro trivia host Lori Pearlstein

10:00-10:45pmAdditional Megillah Reading, for those who prefer a later start

Please note that we will not be serving food or drink. There is an outdoor space where you can eat or drink anything you bring with you. Masks are required indoors at all times.

Come in costume!
B.Y.O. Gragger/Ra`ashan/Noisemaker!

Read our Covid precautions.

Unable to join us in person? Register for the livestream of Zakhor and Megillah and we’ll email you the Zoom link!

Presented by Makom & Toronto Partnership Minyan

March 16: Family Purim Puppet Show + Mini-Megillah Reading

drawing of scroll with Purim characters
Wed, March 16
5:30pm – Doors open
5:45-6:45pm – Program
@Cecil Community Centre 58 Cecil St
Free – donations greatly appreciated!
Registration Required

Celebrate Purim with a puppet show of the story of Esther! Then hear an abridged Megillah (scroll of Esther) reading in Hebrew and English while watching a slideshow of kids’ illustrations of the story.

Geared for children 0-8 years old; all are welcome!

Come in costume!
B.Y.O. Gragger/Ra`ashan/Noisemaker!

Read our Covid precautions.

Unable to join us in person? Register for the livestream and we’ll email you the Zoom link!

Presented by Makom & Toronto Patrtnership Minyan

Mar 11: Friday Night Services

Friday, March 11
6:00-7:15pm
Near Harbord & Spadina (exact location provided upon registration)

Free – donations greatly appreciated!

Registration Required by Friday at noon – register below. You must bring photo ID in order to enter the building.

Please join us for Makom’s soulful, song-filled Friday night services!

Because Makom’s storefront is too cozy for Covid, we’re renting a much larger space so that we can properly distance. The HVAC system and large, stand-alone HEPA air purifier unit will provide good ventilation.

Everyone age 2 and over must wear a mask at all times while in the building. Adults and age 5+ must wear a surgical mask or respirator (KF94, KN95 or N95); cloth masks are no longer acceptable. We will provide adult- and kid-sized surgical masks for anyone who doesn’t have one. Kids 2-4 should wear whatever mask they will wear consistently and fits best.

Adults, teens and older kids (5+) must provide valid proof* of vaccination upon registration. Boosters are required for everyone 18+; teens 12-17 need two doses, and children 5+ need at least one dose; these doses must have been received at least 14 days earlier, ie by February 25. Adults must bring ID with their name and birthdate to services.

Anyone who had symptoms of Covid-19, or who has a household member with a confirmed or suspected case of Covid-19, that began within the last 10 days, must not attend.

*You must provide your enhanced vaccination certificate with a valid QR code. You can download your proof of vaccination from the Ontario website here. If you were vaccinated outside Ontario, you can obtain an Ontario certificate by first reporting your vaccination information to your local public health unit. For Toronto residents, that form is here.

Every Tues: Takeout Torah Mini-Class

Photo of food in takeout carton
Every Tuesday
8:00-8:30pm

Online via Zoom
Meeting ID: 894 1628 0680, Passcode: 71826613
Free donations greatly appreciated!
Automatic Closed Captioning

We’ll deliver Torah right to your home! We’ll focus on a brief piece of the parashah (weekly Torah portion) together with a commentary or midrash (interpretation). Through guided text study and discussion, we’ll arrive at an inspiring message we can apply in our lives.

Everyone is welcome!
No prior Jewish study or Hebrew knowledge required.

Shabbat Morning Services + Bar Mitzvah!

photo of a Torah scroll partially open
Sat, Feb 26
9:30am-12:00pm
Free

Near Harbord & Spadina
(Exact location provided upon registration)
Registration Required by Fri 12noon – register below!

We’re thrilled to announce the return of Makom’s Shabbat morning services! Please join us for soulful and song-filled services with Torah reading and a devar Torah (Torah teaching).

We’ll also celebrate the bar mitzvah of Nathan Kossoy, whose family is sponsoring a take-home kiddush (Shabbat treats).

As a diverse and inclusive Jewish community, Makom has mens’, womens’, and mixed (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 full traditional liturgy (prayer text).

Covid Precautions
Because Makom’s storefront is too cozy for Covid, we’re renting a much larger space so that we can properly distance. The HVAC system and large, stand-alone HEPA air purifier unit provide good ventilation.

Everyone age 2 and over must wear a mask at all times while in the building. Adults and kids age 5+ must wear surgical mask or respirator (KF94, KN95 or N95); cloth masks are no longer acceptable. We will provide adult- and kid-sized surgical masks for anyone who doesn’t have one. Kids 2-4 should wear whatever mask they will wear consistently and fits best.

Adults, teens, and kids 5+ must provide an enhanced vaccination certificate* with a QR code upon registration. Boosters are required for everyone 18+; teens 12-17 need two doses, and children 5+ need at least one dose; these doses must have been received at least 14 days earlier, ie by February 12. Kids under 5 must remain seated with their parents throughout services. Adults must bring ID with their name and birthdate to services.

Anyone who had symptoms of Covid-19, or who has a household member with a confirmed or suspected case of Covid-19, that began within the last 10 days, must not attend.

*You can download your proof of vaccination from the Ontario website here. If you were vaccinated outside Ontario, you can obtain an Ontario certificate by first reporting your vaccination information to your local public health unit. For Toronto residents, that form is here.

Interfaith Couples’ Gathering: Ask the Rabbi

drawings of various shapes with faces in couples, text: interfaith couples' gathering
Wed, Feb 16
8-9pm
Online 
(Automatic Closed Captioning)
Free
Registration Required
Zoom link provided upon registration

ALL* interfaith/intercultural/interracial couples** with one Jewish partner are invited to come together (virtually) to join our growing, warm community!

Get to know each other and ask Rabbi Aaron any questions you have about Judaism, whether small or large, practical or theoretical. 

*LGBTQ and straight couples warmly welcome!
**One or both partners of interfaith couples are welcome to join us.

Presented in partnership with Jewish&

Register Now!

Family Parashah Fun in the Park

photo of children & adults sitting in circle in park
Sun, Feb 13
4-5pm

@Trinity Bellwoods Park
Free

Registration Required


Families with kids 0-10! Let’s gather in the park to meet other downtown Jewish families, have a snack, play an active game, learn about the parashah (weekly Torah portion), and hear a story.

All families are welcome, including LGBTQ families and interfaith/intercultural families.

Any questions? Email Rabbi Aaron.

Downtown Jewish Teens’ Sat Night Skate + Bonfire

photo of people ice skating outdoors at night

Next Sat, Feb 12
8-10pm

@Alexandra Park Skate Rink (Bathurst & Dundas)
Free

Registration Required

For high school students only! Have fun skating and hanging out with new and old friends.

We’ll start with havdalah, the short & sweet ceremony for ending Shabbat, led by a teen. Then we’ll skate together. (Bring your own skates.)

Around 9pm, we’ll head across the street to Rabbi Aaron’s backyard for a bonfire, ‘smores, and hot cocoa.

Feel free to invite friends. Any questions? Email Rabbi Aaron.

Friday Night Services

photo of 2 lit Shabbat candles

Fri, Feb 11
6:00-7:15pm
Free

Near Harbord & Spadina
(Exact location provided upon registration)
Registration required by Friday at noon — register below! You must bring photo ID in order to enter the building.

We’re thrilled to announce the return of Makom’s Friday night services! Please join us for soulful and song-filled services* and a devar Torah (Torah teaching).

Covid Precautions
Because Makom’s storefront is too cozy for Covid, we’re renting a much larger space so that we can properly distance. The HVAC system and large, stand-alone HEPA air purifier unit provide good ventilation.

Everyone age 2 and over must wear a mask at all times while in the building. Adults and kids age 5+ must wear surgical mask or respirator (KF94, KN95 or N95); cloth masks are no longer acceptable. We will provide adult- and kid-sized surgical masks for anyone who doesn’t have one. Kids 2-4 should wear whatever mask they will wear consistently and fits best.

Adults, teens, and kids 5+ must provide an enhanced vaccination certificate** with a QR code upon registration. Boosters are required for everyone 18+; teens 12-17 need two doses, and children 5+ need at least one dose. Kids under 5 must remain seated with their parents throughout services.

Anyone who had symptoms of Covid-19, or who has a household member with a confirmed or suspected case of Covid-19, that began within the last 10 days, must not attend.

*As a diverse and inclusive Jewish community, Makom has mens’, womens’, and mixed (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 full traditional liturgy (prayer text).

**You can download your proof of vaccination from the Ontario website here. If you were vaccinated outside Ontario, you can obtain an Ontario certificate by first reporting your vaccination information to your local public health unit. For Toronto residents, that form is here.

Downtown Jewish Teens’ Hike

photo of hiking trail with snow & trees
Sun, Jan 30
2-4pm

Free
Midtown Toronto – TTC accessible
Registration Required
Exact location provided upon registration

For high school students only! On this moderate hike, explore a beautiful, lesser-known natural area, still within the city.

You’ll get some fresh air and exercise while hanging with peers.

The trail surface consists of soil and gravel; it’s not paved.

Any questions? Email Rabbi Aaron.