Join us for an upbeat, kid-friendly Shabbat morning family service followed by Shabbat lunch! Services are geared for kids in grades 1-5 and their parents, but all families with kids are welcome.
Saturday, Jan 17 10:30am-1pm @Makom Register by Thurs, Jan 15 at 7pm Free if you’re coming just for services and not staying for lunch, but registration’s still required.
Services are egalitarian with mixed seating, and will include prayers, songs, a Torah story, and discussion to meaningfully engage adults and children together.
After services, we’ll enjoy a delicious vegan & kosher lunch together.
Posted on by Adina in Makom Families, Programs | Comments Off on Jan 11 – Mar 8, every Sun: PJ+ Parent & Tot Program
The fun of a play date meets meaningful Jewish family education! Join us for a weekly parent/grandparent and tot program for children aged 18 months through 3 years, focused on Jewish holidays, Shabbat, and Jewish values.
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.
Posted on by Adina in holidays, Programs | Comments Off on Dec 18: IGNITE! Tikkun Leil Chanukah
Presented by Holy Blossom Temple, Ashkenaz Foundation, Beth Torah Congregation, Beth Tzedec Congregation, City Shul, Congregation Shir Libeynu, Danforth Jewish Circle, Darchei Noam, First Narayever, Kiever Shul, Makom: Creative Downtown Judaism, Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, and the UJA Committee for Yiddish
Thurs, Dec 18 6:30 pm – 11:30 pm @ Holy Blossom Temple (1950 Bathurst St) Register here
IGNITE: Tikkun Leil Chanukah returns with light, joy and jolliness! Join the community for an intergenerational, songful candle-lighting and Horah, then break into a choose-your-own-adventure of arts-based workshops, performances and Chanukah study sessions. Enjoy a big, bold concert inspired by the season’s themes, curated by the Ashkenaz Festival. Come early or late, stay a little or stay the whole time! Limited hybrid options available.
The evening includes light kosher snacks
Doors open at 6:00 pm The Kid’s Track is focused on children ages 5 to 12. Admission provides access to the inter-generational communal candle-lighting at 6:30 p.m. and to a shorter program for kids from 7-8 PM. Children can join their parents at 8:00 for the concert in the Mishkan.
Adult and Teens (13+) Track: Suggested $20 per person Children: 5 to 12 years old free of charge
Join Hativah – Makom’s youth group for grades 6-8 – to celebrate Hanukkah together!
We’ll light candles together outside at 5:45, then head inside for a fun evening of latkes, hot chocolate, music, and games! Feel free to invite friends.
Middle school kids of all Jewish identities are warmly welcome, including from interfaith/intercultural families and LGBTQ+. No Makom affiliation necessary.
Please note that this is an event for middle school students (grades 6-8) only.
Any questions? Contact Talia Levitt, Youth Programming Coordinator.
Posted on by Adina in holidays, Programs, Teens | Comments Off on Dec 17: Downtown Jewish Teens Hanukkah Party
Hey Downtown Jewish Teens!
Join us to celebrate Hanukkah together! We’ll light candles together outside at 5:45, then head inside for a fun evening of latkes, hot chocolate, music, and games! Feel free to invite friends.
Supervised childcare will be provided in Makom’s playroom during services.
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.
Build and paint your very own clay Hanukkiah (Hanukkah menorah) to bring home just in time for the holiday! Bring your creativity and be ready to get your hands messy.
Families of all Jewish identities are warmly welcome, including interfaith/intercultural and LGBTQ+. No Makom affiliation necessary.
This is designed to give parents and kids a chance to do a hands-on holiday activity together (not a drop-off program). This program is geared toward families with kids from JK through grade 5; younger siblings are welcome!
Any questions? Reach out to Talia Levitt, Youth Programming Coordinator.
