Cultivate the inner resources for these difficult times. Begin the day with half an hour of Jewish chanting, meditation and connection to community. Each session will end with an opportunity for Mourner's Kaddish. REGISTER HERE *The DJC relies on our members and generous donors to provide our programs and services to the community. Please consider …
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The Tobacconist by Robert Seethaler Facilitated by Kalman Weiser From The Man Booker International Prize finalist Robert Seethaler comes a tender, heartbreaking story about one young man and his friendship with Sigmund Freud during the Nazi occupation of Vienna. Seventeen-year-old Franz Huchel journeys to Vienna to apprentice at a tobacco shop. There he meets Sigmund …
"Defunding the Police: Rethinking Community Safety" is the third event in our Danforth Multifaith Commons social justice speakers series. The Danforth Multifaith Commons includes the DJC, East End United Regional Ministry, and Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation. Ginelle Skerritt, ED at Warden Woods Community Centre and Vice President of The Neighbourhood Group, will share the recommendations …
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Please join us for Shabbat Itanu, the yearly celebration of disabled Jews and their/our contributions to and participation in our community. This Shabbat service will centre disabled people in our community. Everyone who wants to attend is warmly welcome. You’re invited to have candles, wine/grape juice, and challah/bread on hand so we can make the …
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5 morning sessions: Mar 21, Apr 4, 18, 25, and May 16 | 10 AM - 12 PM We have changed the course format so that 5 Sunday morning sessions replace the full-day intensive and single evening! Help us grow inclusive leadership at the DJC! Are you interested in making a blessing or opening the ark at …
Join all of your friends from the downtown Toronto Jewish community on Sunday May 16th, where we'll be learning live on Zoom from 6 PM to midnight. With 18 sessions to choose from and a self-guided (tech-free) study supplement, there's something for everyone at this year's Tikkun Leil Shavuot - a virtual night of community, …
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Led by: Sheri Cohen and Tamar Geraci Click this link to join us. Meeting ID: 837 6022 3195 Passcode: 270110 Please RSVP to Sheri and Tamar. Let's continue to read, discuss, experiment and explore together the “Hebrew Priestess” book by Rabbi Kohenet Jill Hammer and Kohenet Taya Shere. Women have played a role in Jewish …
Cultivate the inner resources for these difficult times. Begin the day with half an hour of Jewish chanting, meditation and connection to community. Each session will end with an opportunity for Mourner's Kaddish. REGISTER HERE *The DJC relies on our members and generous donors to provide our programs and services to the community. Please consider …
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We want your input! Most of High Holyday services and programming will need to be online again this year. Come and share your thoughts so we can find creative ways to bring meaning and inspiration to these Days of Awe, to strengthen our sense of community and connection, to ensure newer members feel connected, all …
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Cultivate the inner resources for these difficult times. Begin the day with half an hour of Jewish chanting, meditation and connection to community. Each session will end with an opportunity for Mourner's Kaddish. REGISTER HERE *The DJC relies on our members and generous donors to provide our programs and services to the community. Please consider …
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