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A list of email addresses of our staff to help you contact the right person DEPARTMENT HEADS Ryla Braemer Executive Director Esther Arbeid Community Programming David Fielder Human Resources Roslyn Kaman Chief Operating and Financial Officer Jo Michaels Marketing & Communications Peter Felhaber Room Bookings & Al Green Theatre Cheri Szereszewski Children's Programming April Hazan Development (Fundraising) Lori Kauppinen Fitness, Membership & Aquatics Matthew Lenner Finance & Information Systems ADMINISTRATION Guest Services jamesb@mnjcc.org Membership Billing membership@mnjcc.org Room Rentals mnjccbookings@mnjcc.org Accounts Payable accountspayable@mnjcc.org Financial Accessibility wendym@mnjcc.org Advertising jomichaels@mnjcc.org Volunteer Opportunities volunteers@mnjcc.org Property Management gcrisp@acml.ca GENERAL INQUIRIES: CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING Early Childhood Education tiffanyb@mnjcc.org JCamp jcamp@mnjcc.org After School Program alishas@@mnjcc.org PA Days and School Breaks alishas@mnjcc.org Suzuki Music Program kates@mnjcc.org Sports and Recreation daniellea@mnjcc.org Swimming Lessons swimlessons@mnjcc.org Jewish Community Programs laurens@mnjcc.org FITNESS & AQUATICS Membership membership@mnjcc.org Guest Passes info@mnjcc.org Swimming Lessons swimlessons@mnjcc.org Group Fitness Classes info@mnjcc.org Personal & Small Group Training lorik@mnjcc.org Athletics & Recreation daniellea@mnjcc.org Wellness sarac@mnjcc.org COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING Music (Choirs, Instrumental) deannad@mnjcc.org Gallery at the J deannad@mnjcc.org Daytime Culture & Education lisar@mnjcc.org Israeli Connection lirazr@mnjcc.org Jewish Community Programs laurens@mnjcc.org Wagner Green Centre for Accessibility and Inclusion effieb@mnjcc.org

There is nothing cuter than walking through our lobby and passing a line of tiny people holding hands as they head out to our courtyard playground. Our schools are the beating heart of the J. From toddlers who have just learned to walk to Grade 8 students gearing up for high school ... our Childcare, Preschool & JK, and onsite Jewish day and supplementary schools offer a warm, welcoming, and conveniently located place for your children to spend their day! There is almost nothing cuter than walking through the lobby at the J and passing a line of tiny people all bundled up in snowsuits, holding hands as they head out to our courtyard playground. It brightens everybody's day and we know this because of all the "awwwws" we hear daily! Our schools are the beating heart of the J. From toddlers who have just learned to walk to Grade 8 students gearing up for high school ... our Childcare, Preschool & JK, and onsite Jewish day and supplementary schools offer a warm, welcoming, and conveniently well-located place for your children to spend their day laughing and learning. Our "Learn Through Play" philosophy encourages the children to freely explore their surroundings. Our program is child-directed and teacher-supported. The primary goal of our centre is to provide the children with a warm and respectful place where they feel safe and content. We celebrate the importance of social relationships and promote meaningful and collaborative learning. LEARN MORE Libbie Cowan Childcare Centre (18-30 months) This very popular program runs Monday to Friday for the whole academic year. We provide a fun, safe, age-appropriate program for children with activities including art, yoga, drama, basketball, swimming, pottery, soccer and much more! We offer a helpful Pick-Up and Walk-Over option from local schools LEARN MORE After School Program (4-12 years) We hope to inspire a journey, not a destination, that is not linear or prescriptive, and that reflects the ongoing evolution of a discipline. A central part of the process is our Sheva Learning Communities, in which our early childhood educators network with each other in dialogue over the core elements, exemplary practices, critical incidents, knots in their work and more. LEARN MORE Thomas & Marjorie Schwartz Preschool & JK (2.5-5 years) Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School City Shul School LEARN MORE Onsite Schools SCHOOLS

Please donate to help ensure that our community can remain connected! In these uncertain times, donations are crucial for us to ensure we can stay strong, stay connected, and survive the very real financial challenges the J is experiencing now that the pandemic is finally behind us. We are deeply grateful to our community for your support. Every gift makes an impact! SUPPORT THE MILES NADAL JCC Please donate to help ensure that our community can remain connected! In these uncertain times, donations are crucial for us to ensure we can stay strong, stay connected, and survive the very real financial challenges the J is experiencing now that the pandemic is finally behind us. Stand alongside us and provide the gift of learning, wellness, culture and community in 2024 and beyond. Please donate today to help us build resiliency together. We are deeply grateful to our community for your support. Every gift makes an impact! DONATE BY MAIL/PHONE/EMAIL By mail: Please make cheques payable to: The Miles Nadal JCC 750 Spadina Avenue Toronto, ON M5S 2J2 By phone: Please call 416.924.6211 x 6328 Email: donations@mnjcc.org DONATE GIFTS OF SECURITIES When you make a gift of securities to the Miles Nadal JCC, you pay no tax on the capital gains earned, providing a tax saving of up to 50%. A charitable tax receipt is issued for the fair market value of the securities on the date they are transferred. You can give gifts of securities securely online. DONATE SECURITIES DONATE ONLINE DONATION FORM

The MNjcc Memorial Page is a space where we acknowledge those members who have recently passed away. May their memory be a blessing. If you know of an MNjcc member or friend who has recently passed away, please contact jom@mnjcc.org and we will include them on this page. IN MEMORIAM The MNjcc Memorial Page is a space where we acknowledge our members and friends who have recently passed away. May their memory be a blessing. If you know of an MNjcc member or friend who has recently passed away, please contact hello@mnjcc.org and we will include them on this page. And please, consider the MNjcc in your estate planning. A gift in your will can help to ensure that future generations experience the same joy and wonderful community that the JCC inspires today. For more information, please contact development@mnjcc.org 2025 Sandy Keshen 2024 Freddie Shore Barbara Himel Gwen Morgan Helene Shore Mickey Unroth Sheila Gilbert 2023 Joelle Malka Temma Gentles June Weinberg Doreen Sears Rochelle (Shelley) Glazer Ron Biderman Norma Katz Sylvia Lustgarten Eda Zimler-Schiff Jennie Cheng Sean McDermott Jacob Jack Gwartz 2022 Christian Martin Chuquihuara Marianne Gross Leon Platt Rick Nelson Malcolm Lester Jini Stolk Bobby Ellis 2021 Karen Green Ann Hamilton Jerry Greben Nancy Singer Julie Rae King Evelyn Bernstein David Pinkus Beverley Fingerhut Coleman Bernstein Sandra (Sandy) Burns Ellen Frei Dora (Doris) Adesserman Katherine Barber 2020 Anne-Marie Applin Barbara Givon David Tillbrook Leo Panitch Daniel Zwillinger Jay Jackson Linda Zelicki Harvey Jacobs Douglas Wilansky Tatiana Kuchinsky Harriet Morton Ivy Clarke Lorna Rosenstein Heidi Winick Margo Grosbein Louis Lefkowitz Ho Sze Annette Salem 2019 Maria Peralta Sari Alter Merike Weiler Harvey Kotler, Past Board Chair Ted Winick, Former Board Member Virginia Walker Marvin Horwitz Evelyn Hannon Harold Weisfeld Neil Wiener Richard Kardish David Levin

Swimming is one of the best activities you can do for yourself. Whether you’re a child or adult, swimming engages many of your muscles and has stress-reducing effects. Learning this skill is setting yourself up for a lifetime of worthwhile experiences in and around many bodies of water. If your swimmer is between six months and six years old, view the preschool lesson chart If your swimmer is over six years old, view the school-age lesson chart Swimmers who have completed Swimmer 10, please click here Swimmers over 15 (including adults) please click here FREDDIE SHORE SWIM SCHOOL WHAT LEVEL SHOULD I CHOOSE? Thanks to the generosity of longtime donor Freddie Shore, the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre is able to offer free swim and aquatic leadership classes to people of all ages. Through Mr Shore's generous continued support, the MNjcc can extend its reach and continue its important work towards preventing unnecessary drowning tragedies. For more information about the Freddie Shore Learn to Swim Subsidy, contact Wendy Moss at (416) 924-6211 x 6231 or wendym@mnjcc.org . The application form is available on our Financial Accessibility page and can be emailed to wendym@mnjcc.org . Please note that we will not be accepting applications by mail or in person. FREDDIE SHORE LEARN TO SWIM SUBSIDY Parent + Tot lessons $30 per class 30 minute group lessons $30 per class 45 minute group lessons $45 per class Semi-private lessons $55 per child per class 30 minute private lessons (all ages and levels) $65 per class Please read through carefully before you register Registration is online or in-person Our swim lessons are available to the public, not only to our members All classes will have waiting lists to join after they are full If you have any questions or require help with the registration process/new levels, please don't hesitate to contact (swimlessons@mnjcc.org) For information about our cancellation policy, click here To register a second child for semi-private instruction, please email swimlessons@mnjcc.org PRICING & REGISTRATION FSLTS Priority Registration: Thursday, Feb 13 Public Registration: Thursday, Feb 20 Our swim lessons strive to make water safety active, engaging and age-appropriate. Our programs also come with recognition tools to encourage each swimmer’s success, no matter their age or ability. We teach all five strokes (front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke), and promote a love of water, fitness and endurance. Group and/or Private Lessons are available for ages 6 months and up. SPRING SWIM LESSONS register for group lessons register for private lessons

< Back Group Fitness Instructors About this Role Schedule: 1 to 4 classes a week. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Creating and instructing safe, comprehensive, and energetic workouts within the scope of the members abilities. Providing instruction, guidance, and/or demonstration of safe exercise techniques and use of fitness equipment. Creating a fun and welcoming environment for all members. Tidying up and/or cleaning fitness equipment after use. Educating clients on fitness studio etiquette and sign up procedures. Representing the fitness staff in a positive and professional manner at all times. Greeting members, smiling, engaging in conversation, answering questions, and assisting with general inquires. Building and sustaining relationships with new and existing MNjcc members. Responding to and/or assisting with on-site emergencies, incidents and accidents, which may involve the provision of Standard First Aid, CPR, the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and/or the completion of an accident/incident report, when required. Attending training, workshops, meetings and seminars as required. Understands and adheres to, and enforces MNjcc Policies and Procedures for all staff. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Requirements: A current, nationally accredited group fitness certification (CSEP, CanFitPro CPTN, ACSM, NSCA, ACE, or equivalent accredited institution). A solid understanding of physical fitness training principles, body movement patterns and the technical aspects of strength and cardiovascular training. A current CPR-C certification. A Criminal Record Check is a condition of employment for all staff. Please note that full vaccination against covid-19 (or valid accommodation) is required to work in-person at the MNjcc at this time. Description Founded in 1953, The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre (MNjcc) is a dynamic hub providing a wide range of educational, cultural, fitness, social, and recreational programming to Toronto’s culturally, ethnically, and economically diverse population. The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre (MNjcc) has welcomed millions of people to the corner of Bloor and Spadina during the building’s 70-year history. We provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to be active, learn, connect, and participate in a wide range of cultural experiences. Rooted in Jewish values, the MNjcc is open to all. By joining this dynamic centre of wellness, culture, community and belonging, you will contribute to the well-being of the community and the fibre of a strong and vibrant downtown core. As an employee of the Miles Nadal JCC, the Group Fitness Instructor will be reporting to the Program Manager, Member Experience, Fitness & Wellness. The Group Fitness Instructor is responsible for providing high quality, motivating group fitness training. The Group Fitness Instructor will develop and deliver high quality, motivating fitness class programming for members, and will play a customer service role in helping the members of the MNjcc achieve their fitness goals through education and training in a fitness centre setting. Cardio, Strength/Barbell, TRX, Zumba, Cycle, Barre, Pilates, Yoga, Essentrics, Aquafit Part-Time Please send your resume and cover letter to lorik@mnjcc.org To Apply

Mmembers! Bookmark this page and check back often to see what's going on just for you JUST FOR MEMBERS SCHEDULES Group Exercise Schedule Pool Schedule Athletics & Drop in Schedule Breakfast Breaks Members! Please join us in the fitness lobby from 8:30 am - 10:00 am at the Fitness Desk for our monthly Breakfast Breaks - a great time to meet and greet your fellow members, board members, and staff. Upcoming Dates: Feb 20, Mar 12, Apr 24, May 13, Jun 10 REGISTER Check in to Win! For the month of February 2025, every day you visit the Fitness Centre, make sure that you check in at the desk and get your ‘Check in to WIN!’ Fitness Card stamped. Each completed card is an ENTRY to WIN PRIZES! Postcards are available at the fitness desk. membership terms & conditions neighbourhood perks program free fitness assessments HELPFUL LINKS personal training subscribe to aquatics alerts REFERRAL BONUS If you have an active fitness membership and refer someone, you’ll get one month of free membership! Your membership credit will be equal to the value of the membership that was purchased by the referred member. This does not activate until the referred person pays for their second, full month; the free month or months you earn will begin afterwards. Discounted memberships are not eligible for the free month referral bonus. The JCC will process one referral bonus per month per member. If a member is entitled to multiple months, they will receive them sequentially. MEMBERS-ONLY CALENDAR

Our "Learn Through Play" philosophy encourages the children to freely explore their surroundings. Our program is child-directed and teacher-supported. The primary goal of our centre is to provide the children with a warm and respectful place where they feel safe and content. We celebrate the importance of social relationships and promote meaningful and collaborative learning. LIBBIE COWAN CHILDCARE CENTRE Our Philosophy Parent Handbook Our Faculty Fees/Admission/Waitlist Register Online Contact Us/Place Your Child on the Waitlist Our Philosophy OUR PHILOSOPHY Our "Learn Through Play" philosophy encourages the children to freely explore their surroundings. Our program is child-directed and teacher supported. The primary goal of our centre is to provide the children with a warm and respectful place where they feel safe and content. We celebrate the importance of social relationships and promote meaningful and collaborative learning. Throughout the day, children will have a variety of activities available to them including outdoor play, fun in the gym, music classes and creative activities. Our classrooms will be rich with sensory exploration and age-appropriate toys and materials. We strive to provide a fun, stimulating and creative environment for the children in our Toddler, Preschool/JK and School-Age Programs. Programming is based on children's interests and skills, and documented. Children take the lead in their learning and use their imaginations and creativity to set the tone for the planning. We hope to inspire a journey, not a destination, that is not linear or prescriptive, and that reflects the ongoing evolution of a discipline. A central part of the process is our Sheva Learning Communities, in which our early childhood educators network with each other in dialogue over the core elements, exemplary practices, critical incidents, knots in their work and more. Our philosophy: encourages each child’s positive image guides children to develop problem-solving, time management, self-help and social skills is child-directed, therefore demonstrating to children that they are an important part of our world fosters a learn-through-play environment. Children learn best through their own hands-on experiences. They are offered endless amounts of opportunities to play productively. Teachers offer guidance and assistance when necessary to ensure that children are gaining all that is possible through their activities. stimulates curiosity guides children to be empathetic, moral beings Seven Core Elements of Sheva The Sheva Early Learning Framework is coherent with the culture and teachings of Judaism in everyday life, values and principles. The Jewish lenses serve as a tool, a prism through which we overlay our traditions, our study, and our Jewish philosophy. The core elements are the fundamental components of our early childhood programs and are deeply rooted in the latest research on child development. Children as Constructivist Learners Early Childhood Directors as Visionaries Early Childhood Educators as Professionals Families as Engaged Partners Environments as Inspiration for Inquiry Discover CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) as Sh’mirat HaGuf (taking care of our bodies) Israel as a Source and Resource These lenses articulate our approach to our work. They inspire as much as they inform. Ideally, they are manifested daily in our centre: in the ways in which we structure our time, our curricula, and our classrooms; the quality of our relationships with our students, our faculties, our host institutions; and the partnerships we forge with the families in our communities. They improve and sharpen our vision, and enable us to see our world more clearly and in a particularly focused way. Judaism is not exclusively a matter of the “what” or “when” in the world of ritual and faith, but includes the deeper matters of the “how” and “why” of the totality of our lives and our relationships to the world as a whole. It welcomes diversity, inclusion, reflection, and innovation. For each lens, there is a Hebrew word that captures the essence of the lens, a literal translation of the Hebrew, and a more interpretive word or phrase, which illuminates our understanding of the core value within each category. Although Sheva is based on Jewish lenses, the values that they portray are universal and inclusive to all. Using the Ontario Ministry of Education's “Early Learning for Every Child Today” (ELECT) in conjunction with the Sheva Framework, our programs meet and exceed Ministry requirements for curriculum planning and implementation. We believe in the importance of communication with families. This is done through daily feedback, observations, documentation, parent-teacher interviews (Preschool/JK) and through our newsletters. Our Kaymbu app allows communication with families to be easy and it is simple to use. Observance of Holidays As our schools are within a Jewish Community Centre, we celebrate the Jewish holidays and Shabbat. These holidays are introduced in a non-religious fashion. We base the focus on the story rather than the religious aspect of the holiday. We welcome information from other cultures and will happily talk to the children about other cultural (not religious) holidays as well. We have big celebrations for Chanukah, Purim and/or Passover. Weekly Suzuki Early Childhood Education Music Classes   The Suzuki philosophy compliments our beliefs of what a successful learning environment should be, and we are pleased to bring it to our children!  This class develops the children’s rhythmic and melodic awareness in addition to memory and social skills. The curriculum is built around a repertoire of lullabies, action songs, and nursery rhymes for children ages 18 months to five years old. With a strong emphasis on a positive and nurturing approach to learning music, the classes will be a wonderful beginning to a child’s appreciation of music. Children will learn skills that will benefit them in all aspects of their life such as confidence, self-regulation, listening, mental focus, memory, increased vocabulary, language, socially acceptable behaviour, sensitivity, and numeracy development – all while having a blast! Classes will be taught by a registered Suzuki Early Childhood Education instructor. Hebrew Engagement Program Our Hebrew Engagement program uses the Jewish calendar to teach the children about the holidays and special dates, general vocabulary, colours, numbers, and letters in a fun and interactive way. This is included in our childcare, preschool, and JK programs. Annual Early Childhood Gallery Exhibit Each spring, our ECE department puts together an art exhibit in The Etta and Frank Jacobs' Hospitality Lounge on the main floor of the Miles Nadal JCC. The exhibit showcases amazing projects our classrooms create based on a particular theme chosen for that year. The ideas for these projects stem from the children's initial interests, and then carry on over several months. Activities are implemented in all classroom areas: art, science, language, and motor, cognitive, and social skills. The children are actively engaged and expanding on their knowledge through these daily experiences using ELECT, Reggio, and the Sheva Framework to guide them through the process. We invite parents to see the amazing work our Toddler, Preschool, Junior Kindergarten, and After School students work on over several months. The children's artwork, documentation, and any photos of the children are displayed in the lounge for viewing. Everything is kept as a surprise to parents until April of each year when the exhibit is up in the lounge. And just for our JK’ers! In addition to our weekly music class, our JK children will receive a weekly Suzuki music class with a focus on playing the violin!  We will work on basic posture, coordination, and listening skills, working on and off their self-made instruments. Throughout the year the class will focus on mastering the Suzuki Twinkle variations. Beginning in September 2024, we are pleased to introduce a new literacy program being piloted with our JK children. The Sounds-Write program will use evidence-based approaches to teaching the skills to our JK children to help set them up for success as they learn pre-reading and writing skills. These skills will be tools needed as they move to SK. Our Faculty OUR FACULTY Our teaching staff is made up of both Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) and experienced Educational Assistants. Our educators are hired based on their experience, passion for children and their belief in our centre’s philosophy. They are all nurturing, warm and compassionate individuals with strong ethics and a commitment to professionalism. All are trained in Standard First Aid Level C, and have valid Vulnerable Sector Screening. Some are also trained as certified food handlers. Professional development opportunities are always available and encouraged. The staff to child ratio is 1:5, and is strictly maintained in accordance with Childcare and Early Years. HOURS OF OPERATION Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm (inclusive of before and aftercare) The Childcare Centre is open year-round but closes on the following days: Statutory holidays Rosh Hashanah (if it falls on a weekday) Yom Kippur (if it falls on a weekday) The first two days of Passover (if they fall on weekdays) The Friday before Family Day 2 Professional Development Days 1 week each August The week between Christmas and New Years Fees/Admission/Waitlist FEES/ADMISSION/WAITLIST FEES Starting January 1, 2025 Monthly Fees $453.33 + 4% CIIF $18.13 = $471.46 (The MNjcc fees include the subsidy from The Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system which supports quality, accessibility, affordability, and inclusivity in licensed child care.) As the CWELCC program is calendar year based, we expect that the fees will be further reduced in the coming year and those rates will be communicated as soon as we have the final details. If you would like more information about the CWELCC system, please visit this website. A deposit of one month's fee will be used towards your final month’s payment. You will be billed on the last day of each month for the following month. You may cancel at any time and finish out the next month that you have already paid for with your deposit. No deposit is required until you receive confirmation of a spot for your child(ren). Deposits are non-refundable once you have accepted a spot in the program; there are no fee deductions for absences. MNjcc reserves the right to change these conditions with 60 days’ notice. ADMISSION Please note that spots will be offered in order of your place on our list. Exceptions are for children who are offered priority for the spot including: Currently enrolled children (Libbie Cowan Childcare Centre, Thomas & Marjorie Schwartz Preschool Centre and Paul Penna DJDS) Children of alumni families Children of MNjcc employees If anyone with priority requests a spot once we are filled, they will be placed at the top of our waitlist. Remaining spots will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis with the receipt of completed application forms. Any inquiries about our programs will be kept confidential. We are unable to give you specific answers as to when and if a spot will be available. We will not divulge any information of names or any personal information of children on our list or in attendance. MNJCC WAITLIST POLICY The Libbie Cowan Childcare Centre and The Thomas & Marjorie Schwartz Preschool Centre hope to offer spots to all those that apply. Unfortunately, due to Ministry restrictions on numbers and room sizes, this is not always possible. We do not accept the names of babies who have not yet been born. Please wait until your baby is born to contact us. Contact Us/Place Your Child on the Waitlist Thank you for your interest in our programs for your child. To place your child on the waitlist for our programs, please click the link below. Please note: the Libbie Cowan Childcare Centre is a full day program for children ages 18 - 30 months; we do not offer part time spaces. You will receive an email to confirm receipt of your completed waitlist application once submitted. Please note that this information is required to place your child on the waitlist only and is not meant to register your child in the program at this time. Families on the waitlist will be contacted when spaces in the program become available. Please review the Waitlist Policy in our Parent Handbook for more information. Should you have any questions or would like to schedule a tour of our centre, please contact Tiffany Bien, Assistant Director, Early Childhood Education at tiffanyb@mnjcc.org CONTACT US / PLACE YOUR CHILD ON THE WAITLIST Cheri Szereszewski Director, Early Childhood Education Cheri's substantial career demonstrates a passion for creating inclusive, nurturing environments for our children, families and educators. Early on, Cheri taught in the ECE program at Seneca College and created a program for immigrant women to earn certification to open their own home childcare programs. Most recently, she spent 13 years at the Prosserman JCC, first as the Assistant Director and then the Director of the Daycare and Preschool. Cheri brings to our community a strong commitment to growing our existing ECE programs. She is a founding participant of the Sheva Centre for Early Childhood at the JCC Association of North America and completed a Supervisor Leadership Certificate with Toronto Children Services AQI (Assessment for Quality Improvement) and George Brown College. Her dedication to Early Childhood Education led her to complete the Curriculum Design and Pedagogical Leadership Certificate through George Brown College as well as a Certificate in Children’s Mental Health through Durham College. Cheri loves to read, travel, go for walks and spend time with her family and cats. Liezel Garcia Early Childhood Administrative Coordinator Liezel is a Registered ECE who graduated from Sheridan College with her diploma in early childhood education in 2016. She has 7 years of experience in the field working with children from infants to school age. Liezel is passionate about creating inclusive environments and helping children develop to their full potential. In her free time Liezel enjoys spending time with her family including her cuddly cat and exploring different Toronto neighborhood Tiffany Bien Assistant Director, Early Childhood Education Tiffany graduated from Seneca College with a diploma in Early Childhood Education in 2001. She then completed the Early Childhood Administration program at Seneca College in 2006. Tiffany has 20 years of experiences in the ECE field, ranging from teaching to supervising, to being a quality assurance director. Tiffany loves children, understands the importance of child-directed learning, and believes in building strong family relationships. Tiffany enjoys spending her downtime relaxing with her husband Joshua and their daughter. Kate Shaner Instructor, Suzuki ECE Music Class Kate is a dedicated and passionate Suzuki teacher, music educator and arts administrator. Prior to moving to Toronto, Kate was the assistant director of Greenwich Suzuki Academy and head of development for the Friends of Greenwich Suzuki Academy fund. She was also a primary member of the violin, viola, and SECE faculty. In 2016, Kate was selected as one of Delaware’s top young professionals and received the Delaware Business Times “Best 40 under 40” award. Kate holds degrees from the University of Memphis (B.M.) and Ithaca College (M.M., Suzuki Pedagogy). In her spare time, Kate enjoys reading, playing chamber music with friends and gardening. She lives in Toronto, Ontario with her husband Rabbi Jordan Shaner and their two rescue dogs. REGISTER ONLINE September 2025 - June 2026 Returning students of the Preschool and Libbie Cowan Childcare Centre (and their siblings) will be given first priority of our available spots. The remaining spots will be offered to children based on receipt of application and deposit. There can be a maximum number of children in each age group. This takes priority over admission request dates. Enrollment is for the full school year and no fee deductions will be made for temporary absences. LEARN MORE & REGISTER Register Online Parent Handbook GET ON THE WAITLIST new parent handbook (effective Jan 1, 2025)

Summer JCamp includes activities like yoga, cooking, sports, arts, science experiments, water play, pizza lunches and more! We offer instructional swim lessons, recreational swimming, field trips, and visits to all sorts of cool playgrounds and parks. Those activities complement our amazing theme weeks. SUMMER JCAMP! Frequently Asked Questions What do we do at Summer JCamp? Every week at JCamp includes activi ties like cooking, sports, arts, science experiments, water play, pizza lunches and so much more! We offer instructional swim lessons, recreational swimming, field trips, and visits to all sorts of cool playgrounds and parks. JCamp runs for children aged 2.5-12 years old. Read our F.A.Q. below to learn all about JCam p! Contact the JCamp Team at jcamp@mnjcc.org for more information. 2025 SUMMER JCAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! minis Our youngest JCampers will delight in their first summer camp experience as they enjoy new and exciting activities including splashing and swimming in our heated, indoor saltwater pool and engaging in developmentally appropriate activities. From arts and crafts to science experiments, outdoor play to imagination games, and so much more! Mini JCampers are led by Registered Early Childhood Educators and this unit is licensed by the Ministry of Education. Lunch and snacks are provided and included in the cost. AGES 2.5-3 register now freshies Our Freshies will have a blast this summer as they enjoy a week full of exciting activities including swimming in our heated, indoor saltwater pool, visiting neighbourhood playgrounds, and engaging in fun and developmentally appropriate activities like arts and crafts, sports, science experiments, hands-on cooking, and much more! Lunch and afternoon snacks are provided and included in the cost. AGES 4-5 register now sophs Our “Sophs” will have a blast this summer as they enjoy a week full of exciting activities including swimming in our heated, indoor saltwater pool, going on fun local field trips, visiting neighbourhood playgrounds, and engaging in fun and developmentally appropriate activities like sports, arts, science, cooking, and much more! Lunch and afternoon snacks are provided and included in the cost. AGES 6-7 register now juniors Our Junior JCampers will love every minute of their summer as they enjoy a week full of exciting activities including swimming three times a week in our heated, indoor saltwater pool, going on fun local field trips, visiting neighbourhood playgrounds, and engaging in fun and developmentally appropriate activities like sports, arts, science, cooking, and much more! Lunch and afternoon snacks are provided and included in the cost. AGES 8-9 register now seniors As our oldest participants, our Senior JCampers will develop newfound independence as they choose their own focus for the week: Sports Stream: basketball, pickleball, volleyball, archery, martial arts, etc. Creative Stream: painting, pottery, crafting, cooking, printmaking, science experiments, etc. Combo Stream: a delightful mix of both the Sports and Creative streams All Seniors (regardless of their chosen stream) will also enjoy swimming three times a week in our heated, indoor saltwater pool, and going on fun local field trips. Lunch and afternoon snacks are provided and included in the cost. AGES 10-12 register now

Beautiful, multifunctional theatre inside the Miles Nadal JCC AL GREEN THEATRE About the AGT Upcoming Events Information for Patrons Client Services About the AGT ABOUT THE AGT The Al Green Theatre is an accessible 250 seat venue located on the corner of Bloor Street and Spadina Avenue, inside the Miles Nadal JCC. Steps away from Spadina Station, we are accessible by streetcar, subway and bus. Multiple parking lots and numerous food options surround our building. Since the fall of 2003 the AGT has hosted an array of different events including theatre, dance, music, film, lectures, conferences, social events and film shoots. Year-round bookings and professional staff are just some of the perks of joining the AGT family. Upcoming Events UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE AGT Information for Patrons INFORMATION FOR PATRONS The staff of Al Green Theatre is dedicated to delivering impeccable customer service. To ensure all patrons have an extraordinary experience we have prepared some frequently asked questions for your convenience. Should you need clarification on any of this information please contact peterf@mnjcc.org . Client Services CLIENT SERVICES BOOKING THE SPACE TECHINCAL SPECIFICATIONS FRONT OF HOUSE BOX OFFICE AGT POLICIES CABARET Step into the seductive and shadowy world of Cabaret, where the bright lights of the Kit Kat Klub illuminate a Berlin teetering on the edge of change. Set in the decadent days of the Weimar Republic, this iconic musical follows the lives of Sally Bowles, a free-spirited cabaret singer, and Clifford Bradshaw, an American writer, as they navigate the thrilling and dangerous world around them. MAR 14 - APR 27, AL GREEN THEATRE TICKETS

As the coordinating agency of the Downtown Jewish Community Council (DJCC), the MNjcc brings together over 45 downtown Jewish schools, youth groups, prayer communities and congregations, social service agencies, and cultural and recreational programs that serve you year-round. DOWNTOWN JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL About Us JCares Our Member Organizations Membership Information About Us ABOUT US As the coordinating agency of the Downtown Jewish Community Council (DJCC), the MNjcc brings together over 45 downtown Jewish organizations including schools, youth groups, prayer communities and congregations, social service agencies, and cultural and recreational programs that serve you year-round. The DJCC invigorates our community by promoting cooperation, resource-sharing, partnerships and collective action between its member organizations. We are committed to the Jewish values of diversity, accessibility and inclusion, motivating the work of our council. OUR GOALS • To gather and disseminate information about our community • To increase the visibility of downtown Jewish life to the greater Jewish community • To strengthen communication and cooperation with each other • To encourage the participation of the downtown Jewish community in activities serving the welfare of the greater community • To preserve and increase the opportunities for all aspects of Judaism and Jewish life in downtown Toronto Our Member Organizations OUR MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS Let us connect you to the resources you need (broken down by area of service) ARTS/CULTURE CAMPS/YOUTH MOVEMENTS SCHOOLS/EDUCATION SOCIAL SERVICES/HEALTH CARE SYNAGOGUES/SPIRITUAL COMMUNITIES YOUNG ADULTS/SOCIAL GROUPS AFFILIATED AGENCIES ARTS/CULTURE Toronto Jewish Film Foundation (TJFF) (presenters of the Toronto Jewish Film Festival) TJFF is dedicated to presenting the best in feature films, documentaries and shorts from Canada and around the world, on themes of Jewish culture and identity. TJFF produces year-round programming and projects, as well as the annual Toronto Jewish Film Festival. 19 Madison Avenue, Toronto ON M5R 2S2 (Spadina and Bloor) • http://www.tjff.com/ • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram Committee for Yiddish, UJA Federation (CFY) Through educational, cultural, and engagement programs, the UJA Committee for Yiddish fosters and promotes Yiddish language and culture as a vibrant part of contemporary Jewish life and as a vital link between the Jewish past and future. Lipa Green Building, 4600 Bathurst Street www.committeeforyiddish.com • Facebook Hebrew Language Courses at HasStudio Le'Ivrit HasStudio Leivrit offers immersive, Zoom Hebrew courses with 8 levels for adults. With experienced Israeli teachers, the program blends grammar, vocabulary, and conversation with relevant, everyday content, connecting spoken Hebrew with cultural insights to create an engaging path to Hebrew fluency. https://hasstudio.com/ Koffler Centre of the Arts The Koffler Centre of the Arts is a cultural platform that explores critical ideas and concerns of our time through exhibitions, publications, performances, literary events and digital initiatives. We examine complex issues through transformative art experiences that stimulate intercultural dialogue and position Jewish identity in conversation with diverse perspectives and global voices. 180 Shaw Street, Suite 104-105 www.kofflerarts.org/ • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram Limmud Toronto This annual festival of Jewish learning, culture and the arts brings people of all backgrounds together to experience the rich diversity of Jewish heritage and contemporary thinking. Reflecting the diversity, talent and energy of Canada’s biggest city, and biggest Jewish community, Limmud Toronto is multicultural, multidenominational and multimedia. Limmud Toronto is a one of a kind festival experience: we welcome 60 presenters-- authors, artists, clergy, scholars, students, advocates, politicians, collectors, and storytellers of all kinds-- to participate in a day-long festival of Jewish learning and discussion. Limmud Toronto brings together voices and ideas from across the range of religious, political, cultural, and generational identities. Wherever you find yourself, Limmud Toronto will take you one step further along your Jewish journey. www.limmud.ca • Facebook Ontario Jewish Archives, Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre (OJA) (UJA Federation of Greater Toronto) The OJA is the largest repository of Jewish life in Canada. Founded in 1973, the OJA acquires, preserves and makes accessible the records that chronicle our province’s Jewish history. www.ontariojewisharchives.org • Facebook • Twitter CAMPS/YOUTH MOVEMENTS Habonim Dror Camp Gesher (Camp Gesher) Camp Gesher creates an environment for campers to grow as individuals and as part of the Habonim Dror movement. We encourage them to become proud leaders in their respective communities. In the city and at camp, our campers participate in educational activities; connecting with Israel, both its history and its place in the world today, as well as actively working toward Tikkun Olam and social justice projects. Camp Gesher is a place where ALL people are welcomed, valued and respected. We are inclusive of all families, gender identities, sexual orientations, political opinions, and Jewish expressions. Winter Office: Dufferin and Sheppard, Year-Round Youth Programming at the MNjcc www.campgesher.com • Facebook • LinkedIn • Instagram Hashomer Hatzair - Camp Shomria Canada (Camp Shomria) Hashomer Hatzair Canada works with youth to build progressive Jewish values, links to Israel, community, and a commitment to social, environmental and economic justice in a setting based on youth leadership and responsibility. We offer year-round programming for our whole community, as well as a winter and summer camp for campers in grades 2-10. All activities are led by youth leaders in a setting that promotes and models youth leadership, individual excellence, mutual responsibility, social, environmental and economic justice, respect and cooperation. 215 Spadina Avenue, Suite 121 www.hashomerhatzair.ca/ • Facebook • Instagram • Youtube SCHOOLS/EDUCATION ADRABA ADRABA is a Ministry inspected Private school which offers year-long courses in Jewish learning towards an Ontario Secondary School diploma. We are dedicated to providing personalized and shared opportunities for high-school-age learners to explore our shared Jewish culture, values, languages, histories, practices and traditions while nurturing academic excellence. We are continuing the centuries-old Jewish conversation. This year, we’re continuing it online. 2-115 Kenwood Avenue • www.adraba.ca • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • TikTok • YouTube City Shul School The City Shul School focuses on an experiential and child-centred Jewish living curriculum (Torah, Avodah, G’milut Chassidim). Our integrated programming includes the arts (drama, music, dance, and multi-media), Jewish ritual, holiday traditions, Hebrew reading, and history. Our Curriculum is explored through lively discussions, engaging centres and hands-on activities, field trips, family learning days, and holiday events. Our partnership with UJA’s Shinshinim program, Shoresh, and Ve’ahavta facilitate a deeper connection and understanding of Israel, our environment, and Tikkun Olam. Located now at the MNjcc • www.cityshul.com/school.html • Facebook Danforth Jewish Circle: Children’s Jewish Studies & B'nei Mitzvah Program Our program expands our traditions, nurtures students’ big ideas and questions, and helps them build a Jewish community they want to be a part of. Our curriculum reflects the inclusive nature of the Danforth Jewish Circle and the wide range of student backgrounds and experiences within Judaism. Our students learn to question what it means to be a Jew and how being Jewish affects our values, beliefs, and behaviour. Classes include a combination of discussion and debate, music, drama, Hebrew language, sources and stories, special guests, holiday learning, family activities, and Jewish rituals, as well as an engagement with both Jewish history and current events. Since 2007, the DJC B’nei Mitzvah Program has been offering a unique, year-long program of weekly learning within a group of peers. Through the interactive group setting and innovative curriculum, we work together to craft knowledgeable, feminist, liberal Jewish identities and practices. www.djctoronto.com Morris Winchevsky School for Secular Jewishness and Social Justice (Winchevsky) The Morris Winchevsky Sunday School is Toronto’s secular Jewish shul focused on social justice. Offering a range of programs for pre-school all the way to Bar/Bat Mitzvah groups, our shul focuses on experiential education, immersing our students in an environment where they get to learn, play, and experiment with secular Jewishness and social justice practices. With our rich decades-long history, we have impacted generations of students that have grown up with our talented and creative teachers, starting at the tender age of 2.5 and continuing on to graduate with their own personally-crafted, secular, Bat/Bar Mitzvah ceremony. 918 Bathurst St https://www.winchevskycentre.org/morris-winchevsky-school • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram Oraynu Children's School Oraynu Children's School (supplementary school, Sunday mornings only) offers instruction in Jewish history, culture and values from Pre-school through Grade 7 and Bnai Mitzvah. Oraynu provides an understanding of the humanistic values in Judaism, especially the individual’s responsibility to oneself and to society—how these values were part of Jewish life in the past, and how they can guide us today. Jewish education at Oraynu Children’s School develops a positive Humanistic Jewish identity in our students and helps them become strong individuals and responsible citizens of the world. www.oraynu.org Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School (Paul Penna DJDS) Paul Penna DJDS is a vibrant SK to Grade 6 Jewish day school committed to exceptional academics in a dynamic environment. The school’s distinct program integrates Judaic and General Studies while encouraging artistic expression as a tool for learning. Committed to social justice and Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World), we nurture responsible citizens and compassionate, confident human beings. Embracing the values of diversity and equality, the school welcomes students of all Jewish backgrounds. 750 Spadina Avenue www.djds.ca • Facebook Robbins Hebrew Academy (RHA) As a progressive Jewish learning academy, we equip students with the skills to think critically, the imagination to think beyond and the discipline that builds character. 1700 Bathurst St https://www.rhacademy.ca/ • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram Shoresh Jewish Environmental Programs (Shoresh) Shoresh inspires and empowers our community to take care of the earth by connecting people, land, and Jewish tradition. Through nature-based Jewish education, healthy food production for vulnerable community members, environmental action, and sustainable Jewish products, we offer community members meaningful opportunities to be responsible stewards of the world around us. Serving the communities of Southern Ontario, Shoresh operates out of the Kavanah Garden in Vaughan, Bela Farm in Hillsburgh, Maxie’s Garden in Kensington Market, and through schools, synagogues, camps, and community organizations throughout the Greater Toronto Area. 36 Harbord Street www.shoresh.ca • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram SOCIAL SERVICES/HEALTH CARE JCares The Miles Nadal is collecting items for unhoused people living on the streets of our city. From now until October 1, 2024 we are receiving raincoats and umbrellas only. Please make sure you only donate things that are in good condition. Your coat and/or umbrella will make a difference by keeping our neighbours warm and dry. We have added some ponchos and umbrellas to our Amazon Wishlist to make donating that much easier: click here to donate. Jewish Family & Child Service (JF&CS) A multi-service agency that strengthens and supports individuals, children, families and communities by increasing safety and security, improving mental health and wellness and reducing the effects of poverty, within the context of Jewish values. 365 Bloor Street East Suite 1904 www.jfandcs.com • Facebook • Instagram • Youtube JIAS (Jewish Immigrant Aid Services) Toronto JIAS Toronto is a settlement agency providing services and programs to help newcomers succeed as they rebuild their lives in Canada. We welcome, support, and integrate new immigrants and refugees to build a vibrant Jewish community and a strong, inclusive Canada. JIAS is also a Sponsorship Agreement Holder which can partner with Canadians to privately sponsor refugees. JIAS is inclusive, LGBTQ+ friendly, and proud to serve all newcomers regardless of faith or country of origin. www.jiastoronto.org • Facebook • Instagram • LinkedIn Kehilla Residential Programme Kehilla Residential Programme (Kehilla) was established in 1982 as the UJA Federation’s community housing agency. Our mandate is to identify and champion affordable housing initiatives responsive to the needs of the Jewish community in the Greater Toronto Area. We implement this through education, awareness, project sponsorship, development consultation, and research. Kehilla operates a Rental Assistance Program (RAP) that provides up to $300 per month to assist households to better afford their housing. We also partner with developers to access city-mandated affordable housing units and integrate low-rent and inclusive housing with RAP funding into rental and condominium developments. 525 Lawrence Avenue West www.kehilla.ca • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram Mazon Canada Mazon is the Jewish Response to Hunger. We are a grassroots network that feeds both Jewish and non-Jewish Canadians in need by supporting food projects across the country - including food banks, school lunches, hot meals at shelters, community gardens and more - and advocates and educates towards food justice. On behalf of the Jewish community, we provide over 500 meals a day across Canada, from coast to coast to coast. 301-788 Marlee Ave • mazoncanada.ca • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram New Israel Fund of Canada (NIFC) New Israel Fund of Canada strives for an Israel that lives up to its founders’ vision, as a state that ensures social and political equality to all inhabitants, regardless of religion, race, gender or national identity. We support projects and programs in Israel that strengthen and safeguard civil and human rights, bridge social and economic gaps and foster tolerance and religious pluralism for all of its residents. Yonge/Eglinton https://www.nifcan.org/ • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram Reena Reena is a non-profit organization that promotes dignity, individuality, independence, personal growth and community inclusion for people with developmental disabilities within a framework of Jewish culture and values. 36 Harbord Street www.reena.org • Facebook • Twitter • LinkedIn Ve’ahavta Ve’ahavta is a Jewish humanitarian organization dedicated to promoting positive change in the lives of people of all faiths and backgrounds who have been marginalized by poverty and hardship. We mobilize volunteers in meaningful, hands-on experiences to fulfil our collective responsibility to care for our neighbours. Our programs support individuals through a variety of opportunities including relief and referral, expressive arts programming, work and life skills training programs, and paid work placement training programs. Each of our program areas includes engaging volunteer opportunities that are integral elements of the programs. 200 Bridgeland Avenue, Unit D • www.veahavta.org SYNAGOGUES/SPIRITUAL COMMUNITIES Annex Shul Annex Shul provides a spirited, open, and egalitarian multi-denominational space in downtown Toronto for people from all walks of life to explore their Jewish identity and experience Judaism through prayer, education, and community. Wolfond Centre, 35 Harbord Street www.annexshul.com • Facebook Beach Hebrew Institute (BHI) BHI is an Independent Egalitarian Conservative congregation in Toronto’s Beaches. 109 Kenilworth Avenue (Queen Street East of Woodbine Ave) www.beachhebrewinstitute.ca Beth Torah Congregation (BTC) Beth Torah Congregation serves the spiritual, communal, and educational needs of more than 500 families with warmth and vibrancy. Existing at the nexus of tradition and modernity, Beth Torah offers the wisdom of the ages gleaned from the Torah while speaking to the modern concerns of its congregants with relevance and meaning. Glencairn and Dufferin www.bethtorah.ca • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram Bina Community Circles Bina Community Circles is a new spiritual project fostering Jewish personal flourishing and communal change through deep relationship-building circles. Each community circle is an 8-week cohort, learning Jewish wisdom, building new connections, and supporting each other's growth. The focus is as much on the Jewish content as it is on the relationships formed. Through many circles, we form a larger community. Bina Community Circles is designed around the values of inclusion and empowerment. We embrace participants’ gender identities and sexual orientations, family structures, racial and ethnic identities, Jewish status and interfaith backgrounds. And we design Jewish experiences to affirm that each participant has the wisdom to share, expertise to contribute and care to give. Contact Rabbi Julia Appel. https://www.binacommunitycircles.org • Facebook City Shul We are a group of downtown Jews who have created a welcoming, inclusive, innovative, spiritual congregation whose goal is to enrich the downtown Toronto Jewish community and to enliven downtown Jewish life both personally and communally. We love to sing together, to struggle over interesting texts together, to search for a meaningful Jewish life in the 21st century together. We are building this unique community with many different angles and facets so that folks who resonate with our vision can find their way in and make a difference. cityshul.com • Facebook • Twitter Congregation Darchei Noam Darchei Noam, Toronto’s only Reconstructionist synagogue, is an inclusive, egalitarian and welcoming congregation that blends traditional practice with innovative forms of Jewish expression. We recognize that Jewish life and community evolve over time, yet preserve their unique wisdom and teachings, and aspire to create a sacred space that encourages all who enter to experience Judaism as a source of joy. In all matters of congregational life, we turn to our common values for inspiration. 864 Sheppard Avenue West (North York) Programming, including a monthly Saturday morning minyan, happen in different locations downtown. www.darcheinoam.ca • Facebook • Youtube Congregation Shir Libeynu Shir Libeynu is Hebrew for “song of our hearts,” and our participatory services include prayers and music, both ancient and modern. Our inclusive rituals combine tradition and innovation. As Toronto’s longest-standing LGBTQ-inclusive congregation, our community embraces an egalitarian and progressive Judaism. Our regular service location: MNjcc, 3rd Floor, 750 Spadina Avenue www.shirlibeynu.ca • Facebook • Instagram Danforth Jewish Circle (DJC) The Danforth Jewish Circle is a joyous and inclusive, accessible and inspiring Jewish community located in the heart of Riverdale. We are an egalitarian, unaffiliated community that is part of a larger progressive Jewish movement. We share in the rich wisdom and inspiration of Jewish tradition and culture while seeking to challenge, explore, and reinterpret it. We hold most services & programs in a rented location: Eastminster Church, 310 Danforth Ave www.djctoronto.com First Narayever Congregation (Narayever) First Narayever Congregation is a traditional, egalitarian synagogue dedicated to serving Jews from the downtown core and beyond. Our shul follows the traditional Hebrew liturgy, with changes made for the purposes of gender egalitarianism. Our services are conducted in a relaxed, participatory and heymish atmosphere. We are a pluralistic, progressive, welcoming congregation dedicated to Tikkun Olam and social responsibility. We encourage thoughtful and committed connection to the State of Israel and provide opportunities to enhance spiritual growth and Jewish identity through our myriad of multi-generational programming, from pre-school through to adult education. 187 Brunswick Avenue www.narayever.ca • Facebook Holy Blossom Holy Blossom Temple, Toronto’s first synagogue, is a leading Canadian Reform Jewish congregation with a rich history of responding to both tradition and modernity in our religious and spiritual expression. We pursue meaningful opportunities for personal growth and family fulfilment at every stage of life through belonging, learning, prayer and ritual, and acts of service for our congregation and community, our city and country, the Reform Movement, Israel, and all the world. 1950 Bathurst Street www.holyblossom.org • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • Youtube Kiever Synagogue Since 1912, the Kiever Synagogue has safeguarded a steadfast flame of Orthodox practice inside the dynamic urban tapestry of Kensington Market. Our vision for contemporary Orthodox Judaism nurtures this unique and authentic flame so that it shines ever more brightly within the constantly transforming downtown landscape. Our historic 1927 edifice is home to a diverse and engaged congregation that harmonizes urban culture with orthodox prayer, tradition, and community. We welcome visitors, new attendees, and invite new members to join us. 25 Bellevue Avenue www.kievershul.com Makom: Creative Downtown Judaism (Makom) Makom: Creative Downtown Judaism is an inclusive Toronto community fusing Jewish tradition and progressive values through spirituality, learning and culture. Makom inspires diverse participants to explore together how Judaism can meaningfully enrich our lives. 402 College Street www.makomTO.org • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram neySHEV neySHEV was founded by artist and educator Aviva Chernick as an intentional community that gathers weekly, and for intensive retreats, to practice mindfulness through guided and silent meditation, movement, and song. neySHEV is an embodied practice guided by the heart-based wisdom of Torah. Practice involves nurturing awareness of what is unfolding in the present moment, awakening to arising thoughts, feelings, and sensations, and witnessing how they live in our bodies. We do this with the essential companions of compassion, curiosity, and lovingkindness. https://neyshev.com/ Oraynu Congregation for Humanistic Judaism Oraynu is a warm and inclusive community celebrating Jewish holidays, engaging in Jewish learning, and committed to bettering the world, all through a secular/culturally Jewish lens. We hold events in a variety of locations. www.oraynu.org • Facebook YOUNG ADULTS/SOCIAL GROUPS Hillel at the University of Toronto Hillel strives to inspire every Jewish student to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel. Through promoting Jewish identity, cultivating student leadership, and embracing religious and political diversity in an inclusive environment, U of T Hillel will enrich the lives of Jewish students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world. 36 Harbord St http://hillelontario.org/uoft/ • Facebook AFFILIATED AGENCIES Ontario Yiddishkayt Julia and Henry Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Education Kultura Collective Miles Nadal JCC PJ Library UJA Social Services UJA Community Capacity Building UJA Genesis DJCC-ARTS DJCC CAMPS DJCC SCHOOLS DJCC SOCIAL SERV DJCC SYNAGOGUES DJCC YOUNG ADULTS DJCC-AFFILIATED AGENCIES Membership Information MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Interested in Membership? Submit Thanks for submitting! One of our Committee Chairs will be in touch shortly. CLICK THE ICON TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BECOMING A DJCC MEMBER JCares JCARES Throughout the winter, we are collecting hoodies, sweatpants, winter hats and gloves for our unhoused neighbours living on the streets and in the parks of our city. Please donate gently used warm items in good condition to our donation bins inside the JCafé or CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE DIRECTLY FROM OUR AMAZON WISHLIST

JANUARY IS HEALTH AND WELLNESS MONTH AT THE J! Free Trials Calendar Free Trials Special Group Ex Classes Breakfast Break $6 Drop-In Volleyball Calendar CALENDAR FREE TRIAL CLASSES Preschool Basketball (ages 3-5) Join us for an engaging program focused on improving motor skills, having fun, and building basketball skills. Through interactive games and drills, participants can develop coordination, teamwork, and a love for sports! REGISTER Muay Thai Fundamentals (15+) Curious about Muay Thai? Join us for a free 30-minute trial to experience the basics of this dynamic martial art! In this introductory session, you'll learn foundational techniques like footwork, strikes, and movement patterns, guided by skilled instructors in a safe, no-contact setting. REGISTER Rooftop Polar Bear Cycle Join our enchanting instructors on the rooftop for a heart-pumping Polar Bear Cycle class and spin your way to warmth! This annual event promises a fun and invigorating ride with stunning views. Plus, all participants will receive a free MNjcc ear warmer to keep cozy during the ride! REGISTER SPECIAL GROUP EX CLASSES Special Group Ex Classes BREAKFAST BREAK $6 DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL Breakfast Break! Members! Please join us in the fitness lobby from 8:30 am - 10:00 am at the Fitness Desk for our monthly Breakfast Break. It's a good time to meet and greet your fellow members, board members, and staff. REGISTER Breakfast Break $6 Drop-In Volleyball Drop-In Volleyball (ages 12+) Missing the court? Stay active all year round while you practice your bumps, sets, and spikes! We provide the equipment and regulation indoor courts. All skill levels are welcome. REGISTER

Find a list of community and partner organizations as well as info about Jewish Disability Access, Awareness and Inclusion Month. RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES Jewish Disability Acceptance & Inclusion Month Community Resources Partner Organizations Jewish Disability Acceptance & Inclusion Month Community Resources COMMUNITY RESOURCES Toronto Resource Directories Toronto Jewish Disability Network UJA Toronto Community Cares Guide DANI Toronto’s Toronto Jewish Disabilities Network Guide Social Services: Jewish Family & Child Service - SupportAbility JVS Toronto - Employment Disability Services Regesh Family and Child - Mental Health Services JACS Mental Health and Addictions Supports Azrieli Neurodevelopmental Centre at CAMH Surrey Place Centre Geneva Centre for Autism Holland Bloorview Kids' Rehabilitation Hospital Centre for Independent Living Jewish Life: Yachad Toronto : Kadima Centre BEBY UJA Inclusive Synagogues Working Group Friendship Circle DANI Toronto . Partner Organizations JEWISH DISABILITY ACCEPTANCE & INCLUSION MONTH Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) is a unified effort among Jewish organizations worldwide to raise awareness and foster acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities and mental health conditions and those who love them. JDAIM is a call to action for all of us to act in accordance with our Jewish values, honouring the gifts and strengths that we each possess. Established in 2009 by the Jewish Special Education International Consortium, JDAIM is observed each February. Mission Statement: The mission of Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month is to unite Jewish communities worldwide to raise awareness and champion the rights of all Jews to be accepted and included in all aspects of Jewish life like anyone else. Why You Should Participate in JDAIM • Raise awareness and affirm that inclusion and belonging are essential to wellbeing and quality of life of people with disabilities, mental health conditions and caregivers—like anyone else. • Underscore the importance of choosing one’s own Jewish journey. • Support people with disabilities and mental health conditions in all aspects of communal life—as they choose. • Be part of a growing worldwide initiative to support participation and involvement in communal life. • Advocate for the civil rights of people with disabilities and mental health conditions. • Understand and overcome stigma, prejudice, biases, stereotypes, and myths about disability and mental health conditions. PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS Centre for Independent Living Community Living Toronto Autism Ontario Down Syndrome Association of Toronto

< Back Summer JCamp Head Staff About this Role Schedule: Contract will run from June 17 to August 16 37.5 hours a week 8 hours shifts scheduled between the hours of 8am-5:30pm Monday-Friday Key Duties and Responsibilities: Support camp staff in generating age-appropriate and engaging programming, taking into account varying levels of abilities. Work with the Manager, JCamp to develop weekly theme day activities and support their facilitation Provide direct supervisor to 2-3 campers groups and staff, mentoring and supporting Camp Staff as needed. Provide verbal feedback to Camp Staff as required. Facilitate Pre Camp Training by leading informational sessions and group games. Address parental concerns and coordinate discussions with multiple levels of staff in the agency to address new or ongoing issues. Ensure camper groups have the necessary resources to fulfill programmed activities and notify Manager, JCamp when materials need to be purchased. Fill in for camp staff when necessary. Qualifications and Requirements: Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening completed within 6 months of the contract’s start date. Current Standard First Aid CPR-C Up-to-date immunization record (TB, Hep B, MMR) 2 years prior experience working with children and youth. Prior experience in a leadership position and comfortable mentoring and coaching peers. Previous experience in a similar position considered an asset. Candidates must be able to legally work in Canada. Ability to communicate easily with parents and other staff Staff must be able to work the entire duration of the contract, candidates who cannot work all weeks will not be considered. Salary and Benefits: $19.00 hour, plus eligibility for Provincial Wage Enhancement Grant 2 Personal Emergency Leave Days Gym membership for the duration of the contract Opportunities for additional work at the end of the contract within the Early Childhood Education Department. Description About the MNjcc: The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre is a dynamic hub in downtown Toronto. It provides opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to be active, learn, connect and participate in a wide range of cultural experiences. Rooted in Jewish values, the MNjcc is open to all. Founded on this site in 1953 the MNjcc is home to a state of the art Fitness Centre, the Al Green Theatre, four schools, four choirs, a wide range of arts and cultural activities, Jewish Life programming, and a robust Active 55+ program. It is a founding member of the Bloor Street Cultural Corridor. Short Description of the Position: The Summer Camp Head Staff is a leadership position within JCamp that plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the program. The position includes mentoring and training camp staff, as well as supporting the Manager in generating engaging programming for campers. Full Time (Contract) Starting: June 17, 2025 Please email your resume and cover letter to Alisha Sandy at alishas@mnjcc.org To Apply

this page is updated annually with details about our next annual general meeting ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Held February 10, 2025 For copies of previous minutes or financial statements, please email maxineb@mnjcc.org