Half Jewish? Part Jewish? An eighth Jewish on your grandfather’s side?
You don't need to quantify or qualify your Jewishness! We welcome you and everything you bring to the table at Jewish& - a program that explicitly gathers multi-faith, multi-cultural, multi-ethnic folks and families for Jewish exploration, education and celebration.
From our ‘Building The Jewish& Coobook’ workshops to our Jewish Foundations classes, webinars on celebrating holidays and life cycle events from a Jewish& perspective, and our monthly community zoom check-ins, Jewish& is here to meet you wherever you are on your Jewish journey.
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We’re so proud of the outstanding programs and events we offer. Now we’re hoping we can count on you to support us! Any amount helps.
JEWISH& RESOURCES
18Doors (Formerly Interfaith Family)
18Doors empowers people in interfaith relationships— individuals, couples, families and their children—to engage in Jewish life and make Jewish choices, and encourages Jewish communities to welcome them. https://18doors.org
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Jews of Colour Canada
Jews of Colour Canada is a social group and online community for Jews of Colour and our allies in Canada.https://jewsofcolour.ca
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No Silence On Race
No Silence on Race is born out of the necessity for racial equity and inclusivity in Jewish spaces in Canada. https://www.nosilenceonrace.ca
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The Jews of Color Initiative
The Jews of Color Initiative is a national effort focused on building and advancing the professional, organizational and communal field for Jews of Color.https://jewsofcolorinitiative.org
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Global Jews
Be’chol Lashon (Hebrew for “in every language”) strengthens Jewish identity by raising awareness about the ethnic, racial and cultural diversity of Jewish identity and experience. https://globaljews.org
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Danforth Jewish Circle
The Danforth Jewish Circle is a joyous & inclusive, accessible & inspiring, egalitarian & independent Jewish community. Our members include singles and families of all ages who come from diverse Jewish backgrounds and cultural traditions, interfaith and intercultural families, and the full spectrum of sexual orientations and gender identities https://djctoronto.com
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There's always something going on with the folx at Jewish&. Check below to learn about everything we have in store right now!
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Jewish& Rosh Chodesh
A monthly opportunity for connection for the Jewish& community.
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Coming up:
May 9, 7-8:30 pm
June 6, 7-8:30 pm
July 6, 7-8:30 pm
Aug 6, 7-8:30 pm
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Jewish& Synagogue Scouts
Interested in exploring congregational life in Toronto, but unsure of what might be a good fit for you/your family? Anxious about stepping into a new synagogue space for the first time? Come explore Toronto’s synagogues with your Jewish& community. Together we will scout out different services, experience what they have to offer, and hear directly from their leadership about how they are welcoming Jewish& (interfaith / mixed heritage / multicultural) people and families into their communities. Bring your curiosity and your questions, and let’s explore! Be sure to sign up for our mailing list to hear about more upcoming scouting trips.
Coming up:
May 11: Annex Shul
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Judaism 101 - Thursdays, Mar 28 - May 16, 7-8:30 pm
Judaism 101 is an intro to Judaism class for everyone! It welcomes those who identify as Jewish or not, and those who have prior knowledge of Judaism or don't. The eight-part class explores the "Jewish bookshelf" and foundational topics of Jewish living, including Shabbat, the year cycle, lifecycle events, synagogue, and spirituality. For questions please contact: LaurenS@mnjcc.org
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Jewish& At the Toronto Holocaust Museum - Wednesday, May 8, 7-9 pm
Jewish& invites interfaith/mixed heritage couples for a guided tour of the new Toronto Holocaust Museum and post-tour facilitated conversation. Led by Museum staff, couples will delve into the stories of survival, agency, and courage, learning about the Holocaust through the lens of survivors who made new lives in Canada. Together, we'll examine how these narratives resonate within our modern context and the significance they hold for those in interfaith relationships. Through guided discussions and reflective exercises led by facilitator Rabbi Denise Handlarski, couples will have the opportunity to explore their own connections to the stories shared, deepening their understanding of each other's backgrounds and experiences, and fostering meaningful dialogue.
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Jewish& In The Market: A Tour Of Kensington’s Layered Stories - Sunday, Jun 2, 10 am-12 pm
Peel back the layers of Kensington’s trendy bars and enter a world of pushcarts and pamphlets, bagels and bushel baskets, delicatessens and clothing outlets, when Kensington was home to a vibrant, bustling Jewish community and Spadina Avenue was its “cosmic spine.” We’ll walk through time, recapturing what novelist Matt Cohen called “an infinity of delectable possibilities, an adolescent theme park throbbing with folk music… protest marches, idealists of all ages…” as Kensington’s Jewish community connected with the broader city and gave way to new waves of immigrants and new countercultures.
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Sing Along! It's Passover - Wednesday, Apr 17, 7-8:30 pm
Whether it’s your first time at the table or you’re looking for some new material to make your seder come alive, we invite you to join us for a songful evening you won't want to pass over. Learn the greatest hits and discover new favourites from the Passover songbook.. This workshop, led by Rabbi Ryan Leszner, will take place in person at the Miles Nadal JCC. All are welcome regardless of identity, experience or ability. Presented in partnership with Jewish& at the Miles Nadal JCC, Congregation Darchei Noam, 18Doors, with support from Kolel Legacy Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto.