Events at a Glance...

There is a well-known story in the Talmud (Bava Metzia 59b) about a group of rabbis locked in a debate about whether a particular oven is pure or impure. Rabbi Eliezer insists he is right, but the other rabbis disagree. To prove himself, Rabbi Eliezer calls on miracles. Unbelievably, a tree uproots itself, a stream flows backwards, and the walls of the study hall begin to collapse. Finally, a heavenly voice declares, “Why do you argue with Rabbi Eliezer? He is correct.” One m

There are moments when the calendar feels almost too on-the-nose. As Pesach approaches – a festival of courage and resilience – our Toronto community reels from recent synagogue shootings, rising antisemitism, and anxieties about unrest in Israel, Gaza, Iran, and beyond. It’s hard not to feel the heaviness of it all at once. Many of you have shared your exhaustion: worrying about news headlines, explaining (and explaining again) antisemitism to others, and feeling the world i

“If I am not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?” — Pirkei Avot 1:14 Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time, but it’s also a call to come together, learn, and act with purpose. We hope that the resources gathered by the DJC’s Climate Action Team will help you deepen your understanding of climate change, navigate climate anxiety, and discover meaningful ways to take action. Join with others , lis

Our community is rich with creative, talented artists, and we want to showcase you! We are inviting artists of all kinds to submit original work for feature in our community communications, including holiday materials, event promotions, digital campaigns, print pieces, thank-you notes, and other special projects throughout the year. We welcome submissions across all disciplines, including […]