Stop by and visit with your friends from LGBTQ+ at the J, learn about all the amazing offerings happening across Jewish Toronto this June, and pick up a freshly baked kosher rainbow challah! All proceeds will go towards supporting LGBTQ+ programs at the J. Please note that same-day purchases will be cash only  and quantities are limited, so we encourage you to pre-order your items in advance. For more information on our Pride Month events and programs, visit our Pride at the J page.

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Please join us for our annual Pride Havdalah. We will say goodbye to Shabbat, welcome in the new week, and celebrate Pride with special guest poet and liturgist Devon Spier

This endearing first feature tackles family dysfunction and grief with a healthy dose of black comedy. David, a gay, Jewish millennial returns to Buenos Aires from studying abroad to attend his uncle’s funeral only to discover that his mother plans to disconnect the ventilator that has been keeping her husband alive for years. Unable to confront the inevitability of his father’s death, David fills his time by hooking up with random men, practising for his driver’s test and scheduling specialist appointments. Director and lead actor Iair Said creates a complex character who morphs from a neurotic failure to a mature adult.

Consumed by grief after her brother dies, Eden uncovers Maya, his secret girlfriend, and insinuates herself into her life with unexpected results. Lia Elalouf and Darya Rosen are riveting as Eden and Maya respectively in this landmark Israeli film that was nominated for 12 Ophir awards (winning best film and best director) and was Israel’s submission to the Oscars.

Get ready for Pride with a fun and creative afternoon for kids and their families! We’ll begin with a short introduction to Pride with guest facilitator Emunah Woolf from MNjcc’s own LGBTQ+ at the J —what it means, why it matters, and how we celebrate. Then, it’s time to get crafty! In this workshop, kids will design their own t-shirts, signs, and buttons to wear and share at this year’s Pride festivities or anytime they feel like showing their Pride! Along the way, families will connect with other LGBTQ+ and allied families in a joyful, inclusive space. Come create, celebrate, and get Pride-ready together!

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Ultra-Orthodox Battie’s seemingly perfect life is shattered when she discovers that her husband Lazer is being blackmailed by a gang who threatens to disclose his homosexual affair with his study partner. Desperate to protect her husband and family from scandal, Battie stands by Lazer while he tries to “cure” his homosexuality. At the same time, she learns to confront her own hidden desires. This poignant portrait of a marriage won the prize for best director at the Tallin Black Nights Film Festival.

This endearing first feature tackles family dysfunction and grief with a healthy dose of black comedy. David, a gay, Jewish millennial returns to Buenos Aires from studying abroad to attend his uncle’s funeral only to discover that his mother plans to disconnect the ventilator that has been keeping her husband alive for years. Unable to confront the inevitability of his father’s death, David fills his time by hooking up with random men, practising for his driver’s test and scheduling specialist appointments. Director and lead actor Iair Said creates a complex character who morphs from a neurotic failure to a mature adult.

Consumed by grief after her brother dies, Eden uncovers Maya, his secret girlfriend, and insinuates herself into her life with unexpected results. Lia Elalouf and Darya Rosen are riveting as Eden and Maya respectively in this landmark Israeli film that was nominated for 12 Ophir awards (winning best film and best director) and was Israel’s submission to the Oscars.

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Ultra-Orthodox Battie’s seemingly perfect life is shattered when she discovers that her husband Lazer is being blackmailed by a gang who threatens to disclose his homosexual affair with his study partner. Desperate to protect her husband and family from scandal, Battie stands by Lazer while he tries to “cure” his homosexuality. At the same time, she learns to confront her own hidden desires. This poignant portrait of a marriage won the prize for best director at the Tallin Black Nights Film Festival.

You are invited to attend Toronto’s annual community-wide Pride Shabbat on Friday, June 20th, 2025. With queer and allied clergy leading a beautiful Kabbalat Shabbat service, a delicious kosher dinner, and opportunities to celebrate both our LGBTQ+ and Jewish identities, this is a night you won’t want to miss. This event is organized by a coalition of organizations who are working towards LGBTQ+ inclusion in all aspects of Jewish life. This event centers LGBTQ+ Jewish community members, and allies to both Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities are more than welcome to join us.  

Get ready for a night of celebration at Holy Blossom’s Pride Shabbat 2025! We’re bringing the joy, the spirit, and the soul of our Queer Jewish community to life with music, drag, dance and laughter. After a soulful Shabbat service, the evening continues with a fabulous cocktail party, delicious food, drinks, and unforgettable entertainment. 

The evening will be hosted by the dazzling Gila Munster, an Israeli-Canadian Drag Queen known for her humour and heart, alongside four incredible performers from the Toronto Jewish queer community. Whether you’re a long-time member or brand new, everyone’s welcome—come feel the love and celebrate Pride with us in style.

March with us in the Trans March, Dyke March, and Pride Parade this Pride weekend! Come dressed in all the colours of the rainbow to show your Pride, or wear anything that feels affirming to you and your identity. Allies are encouraged to join us and show your support. Before each march, we will meet as a group at a nearby location to meet one another, share signs, and add some last-minute sparkle to our outfits! 

March with us in the Trans March, Dyke March, and Pride Parade this Pride weekend! Come dressed in all the colours of the rainbow to show your Pride, or wear anything that feels affirming to you and your identity. Allies are encouraged to join us and show your support. Before each march, we will meet as a group at a nearby location to meet one another, share signs, and add some last-minute sparkle to our outfits! 

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March with us in the Trans March, Dyke March, and Pride Parade this Pride weekend! Come dressed in all the colours of the rainbow to show your Pride, or wear anything that feels affirming to you and your identity. Allies are encouraged to join us and show your support. Before each march, we will meet as a group at a nearby location to meet one another, share signs, and add some last-minute sparkle to our outfits!