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The Radical Wisdom Workshop (1 of 5)
The Radical Wisdom Workshop Navigating this life needs radical wisdom. This workshop is a deep dive into both Jewish sources of radical wisdom and learning the skills to engage Judaism in radical ways. Topic – Jewish Mysticism. While some participants will focus on other chosen material, the majority of those who have registered are interested in exploring Jewish Mysticism. To ground us in this complex and exciting material, we will explore a range of Jewish mystical interpretations on Genesis 12…
Find out more »Multi-Faith Habitat For Humanity Build
Join together with other religious communities to build homes accessible to low-income families. The Faith 150 Build is a GTA-based initiative and a partnership between Habitat for Humanity GTA and Faith in Canada 150. This stacked back-to-back townhouse project will become home to 50 working, low-income families partnering with Habitat GTA to become homeowners. The Building Part: (ONE DAY ONLY) The build day will run from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All safety equipment (steel-toed boots, hardhats, safety googles, gloves,…
Find out more »Morning Shabbat Service
Let's gather together in the peaceful joy of Shabbat and warm each other with song, prayer, and an engaging Torah discussion. Please join us in celebrating with the Kaufman family as their daughter, Ali is called to the Torah for a special Aliyah. Let’s share in their joy! Please bring a NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM for the Bethany Food Bank Canned fruits and vegetables, canned protein , infant formula, diapers for children and senior adults, cat and dog food, and supermarket…
Find out more »Ritual Leadership Training ~ Full-Day Intensive
Be part of our ritual leadership revolution! In order to be the inclusive and engaged community we aim to be, we want to train as many DJC members as possible to be leaders in Jewish ritual. Since our exciting and unique decision last May, ritual leadership roles are open to everyone, Jews and non-Jews, who participate in our training program, growing knowledge, understanding, personal meaning, commitment, and skills. Topics for Full-Day Intensive: What is Torah? Introduction to the arc of…
Find out more »Walking Together: Jewish Communities learning about Indigenous Issues
In partnership with Ve'ahavta, this 4-week educational series seeks to engage a deeper learning of Indigenous issues. The diverse experiences in this series will be focused on developing a connection to Indigenous land, history, people and community. Each outing will be paired with relevant Jewish content that bridge the topics of the week to teachings found in Judaism. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect together on these important topics. Participants are asked to commit to the entire month long once-a-week series.…
Find out more »Radical Wisdom Workshop (2 of 5)
What have you always wanted to learn in Judaism? Great stories of the Talmud about conflict and peace? Queer or Feminist readings of Torah? Mystical interpretations of Abraham's journey into the unknown? We are kicking off a new Jewish learning project, diving into Judaism's radical wisdom. For 5 Tuesday evenings, participants will choose a Jewish text or topic, sit in conversation with a hevrutah partner (study buddy) and explore! Come with a hevrutah or we will pair you up. Come…
Find out more »Walking Together: Jewish Communities learning about Indigenous Issues
In partnership with Ve'ahavta, this 4-week educational series seeks to engage a deeper learning of Indigenous issues. The diverse experiences in this series will be focused on developing a connection to Indigenous land, history, people and community. Each outing will be paired with relevant Jewish content that bridge the topics of the week to teachings found in Judaism. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect together on these important topics. Participants are asked to commit to the entire month long once-a-week series.…
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Take a pause in your busy week for a sweet and joyous song-filled service as we welcome Shabbat together. A light Kiddush follows the service.
Find out more »Radical Wisdom Workshop (3 of 5)
What have you always wanted to learn in Judaism? Great stories of the Talmud about conflict and peace? Queer or Feminist readings of Torah? Mystical interpretations of Abraham's journey into the unknown? We are kicking off a new Jewish learning project, diving into Judaism's radical wisdom. For 5 Tuesday evenings, participants will choose a Jewish text or topic, sit in conversation with a hevrutah partner (study buddy) and explore! Come with a hevrutah or we will pair you up. Come…
Find out more »Walking Together: Jewish Communities learning about Indigenous Issues
In partnership with Ve'ahavta, this 4-week educational series seeks to engage a deeper learning of Indigenous issues. The diverse experiences in this series will be focused on developing a connection to Indigenous land, history, people and community. Each outing will be paired with relevant Jewish content that bridge the topics of the week to teachings found in Judaism. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect together on these important topics. Participants are asked to commit to the entire month long once-a-week series.…
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