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Nov 6: Ve’ahavta Volunteer Day

Smiling people holding up blankets. One man wears a hoodie reading "I'm a safety net". Text reads: We're in! Are you? Volunteer here to help Toronto's homeless. [Logo: The Ve'ahavta project] Nov 6, 2022. Register at: veahavta.org/tvp2022.

Sun, Nov 6
1-3pm
@MNjcc 
– 750 Spadina Ave (map)
Free
Adults & Kids 6+
Email Adina to let her know who’s coming


Help those experiencing homelessness in Toronto. Join hundreds of community members across the city for a meaningful, fun, and valuable day of hands-on volunteering.

Together, we’ll make no-sew fleece blankets, which are really valued by people living on the streets.

Great for adults and kids 6 and up.

Please bring a tape measure and sharp scissors if you have them.

Learn more about this wonderful annual event.

Nov 4: CANCELLED: Friday Night Services + Kiddush

This service has been cancelled due to illness.

Fri, Nov 4
6:00 – 7:30pm 

@Makom – 402 College Street (map)
Free


Join us for soulful and song-filled Friday night services with a devar Torah (Torah teaching), followed by an indoor kiddush (snacks & shmoozing).

Services will have men’s, women’s, and mixed (all genders) seating sections.

COVID Precautions
To make services safer for community members who have health concerns, everyone age 5+ must wear a surgical or higher-quality mask (KN-95, KF-94, etc.) throughout services. Children 2-4 can wear any mask they’ll keep on. We’ll provide masks for those who don’t have.
After services conclude and folks who aren’t staying have a chance to leave, those staying for kiddush are welcome to remove their masks.

Nov 1: Practical Torah Skills Workshop


Tues, Nov 1
7:00 – 8:30pm

@Makom – 402 College Street (map)
Free – donations greatly appreciated!
Register today

Develop your Torah-handling skills in this hands-on workshop!

Learn how to open a Torah scroll and roll it to the right place, what to do when you’re called up to the Torah, and how to lift and wrap the Torah.

We’ll practice in a relaxed environment so you’ll feel comfortable and confident handling a Torah at services.

We’ll also take a close look at the inside of a Torah scroll and discuss how they’re made.

Everyone is welcome; no experience necessary!

Covid Precautions
To make this workshop safer for community members who have health concerns, surgical or higher-quality masks (KN-95, KF-94, etc.) are required. We’ll provide masks for those who don’t have.

Oct 22: Shabbat Morning Services

Please join us for soulful and song-filled Shabbat morning services with Torah reading and a devar Torah (Torah teaching).

When: Saturday, October 22, 9:30am – 12pm 
Where: Makom’s office, 402 College Street (map)

Registration is required. Please register by Friday, October 21 at 12pm.

Oct 17: Simchat Torah Eve Services, Hakafot & Snacks

Join us for Simchat Torah evening services indoors as well as outdoor Hakafot (singing and dancing with the Torah) and snacks.

When: Monday, October 17, 8 – 10pm 
Where: Wolfond Centre, 36 Harbord Street (map)

Oct 15: Interfaith Couples & Families: Open Sukkah & Snacks

Drop in to meet other interfaith couples and families, eat a snack in the sukkah, and learn about the holiday of Sukkot.

When: Saturday, October 15, 3 – 5pm 
Where: Address to be sent upon registration

Have questions? Please reach out to Rabbi Aaron.

Registration is required. Please register by Friday, October 14 at 12pm.

Oct 14: Friday Night Sukkot Services & Kiddush in the Sukkah

Join us for some doubly-joyous services in the Sukkah as we simultaneously celebrate Sukkot and welcome Shabbat!

After services, we’ll enjoy some snacks for kiddush and each other’s company.

When: Friday, October 14, 6 – 8pm 
Where: Kiever Synagogue Sukkah, 25 Bellevue Avenue (map)

Services are free to attend, however donations are greatly appreciated.

Services in the Sukkah will have men’s, women’s, and mixed (all genders) seating sections.

In the event of rain, services will be held inside the Kiever Synagogue, where masking will be required as well as proof of triple vaccination.

Oct 12: Downtown Jewish Teens: Pizza in the Sukkah

Calling all Jewish high school teens!

Come connect with other downtown Jewish teens, enjoy some pizza and learn about the holiday of Sukkot, all in a sukkah (holiday hut).

When: Wednesday, October 12, 6 – 8pm 
Where: Location to be sent upon registration

Have questions? Please reach out to Rabbi Aaron.

Please register by October 12 at 12pm.

Oct 12: Family Sukkah Dinner

Bring your kids for a fun and relaxed community dinner in the Sukkah!

When: Wednesday, October 12, 5:45 – 7pm 
Where: Kiever Synagogue Sukkah, 25 Bellevue Avenue (map)

Families will learn about lulav and etrog, do a quick craft, and enjoy a yummy kosher dinner together.

Please register by October 12 at 12pm.

Sept 18: Apple Picking + Picnic for All Ages


Sun, Sept 18
11:30am-1:30pm

@Applewood Farm (in Stouffville, map)
Free – donations greatly appreciated!
Registration Required

Bring in a sweet new year with apples you picked yourself.

Get out of the city and into the beautiful countryside for a community picnic; fun & meaningful Rosh Hashanah preparation for kids; and local apple picking!

11:30 Bring your own picnic lunch
12:15 Rosh Hashanah story & outdoor game for school-aged kids
1:00 Pick your own apples.

The orchard charges a $10 admission fee per person age 3+; kids 2 and under are free.

The admission fee includes one pick your own pumpkin or squash per paid entry (while quantities last).

The picked apples are charged per bag, so remember to fill your bags all the way up.

  • $15 per 10lb bag
  • $25 per 20lb bag

(bags are provided)

Bring Your Own picnic lunch, blanket, water bottle & bags to take home your apples.

Organize carpools on Makom’s Facebook group.

**Cancelled in event of rain.**