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Celebrating our Community and New Clergy at the Welcome Back Shabbat Picnic

Over 100 participants joined us at the DJC Welcome Back Shabbat Picnic for an unforgettable evening of joy, music, blessings, and surprises. We celebrated our community and welcomed our new clergy. Picnic baskets were filled, smiles abound, and the togetherness was heartwarming. To welcome our new trio of clergy, Alan Gotlib created the song “A …

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Elul Programming – A Month of Connection, Reflection and Action

The month of Elul invites each of us to turn inward, take stock, and reflect on the past year. I am pleased to share the following resources with the DJC community to help with this process. Let’s journey toward Rosh Hashanah together, Rabbi Ilyse Glickman The month of Elul, leading up to the High Holydays, is …

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A Note From Your Co-Chairs

Dear friend of the DJC, As we prepare to celebrate a New Year – 5784, we look forward to gathering together for High Holy Day services in our beautiful sanctuary at the Danforth Multifaith Commons – singing together, hearing the voices of our community choir, assembling on the bimah for group aliyot – as well …

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No Place to Go: None is too Many

Black African Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Toronto Our country’s inadequate policies around welcoming and supporting refugees and asylum seekers has led to the recent crisis for Black African asylum seekers who were left without shelter and other supports for weeks in downtown Toronto. Our government’s inaction in assisting these newcomers who were forced to …

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National Indigenous History Month in Canada

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. For generations, many Indigenous peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage near to the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. For opportunities to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, …

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A Message from Toronto East Anti-hate Mobilization (TEAM)

On Saturday, April 29th a Drag Queen Story Time (DQST) event at the Fort York Public Library in Toronto was targeted by a hate group called Save Canada. DQST events are family events centred on inclusion, acceptance and the fun of dressing up.  Unfortunately, 2SLGBTQIA+ people still face violence and exclusion which these hate groups hope …

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DJC Statement on the Crisis in Israel

March 22, 2023 As we watch with increasing alarm the existential crisis unfolding in Israel and the mass protests there and in the Diaspora against the agenda of Israel’s current hard right-wing government, the DJC Board has realized that we must assert our position and get involved. If this Israeli government’s agenda is implemented, the …

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Letter re: Repeal of Bill 23, Feb 14 2023

February 14, 2023 Hon. Doug Ford I Premier@ontario.ca I doug.fordco@pc.ola.org c.c.  Hon. Steve Clark I Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing I Steve.Clark@pc.ola.org c.c.  Hon. David Piccini I Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks I david.Piccini@pc.ola.org Dear Premier Ford:   We are community and faith-based organizations and faith leaders deeply concerned by the passage …

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