Visit the Gallery at the J - free, rotating, monthly art exhibitions from local artists VISUAL ARTS The Gallery at the J The Gallery at the J A Light Unbroken by Michelle Jacobs ABOUT THE EXHIBIT My work is deeply rooted in my Jewish Zionist identity and the rich traditions of Jewish culture. Growing up immersed in Judaism, I draw inspiration from both the ancient and modern experiences of the Jewish people, our history and our heritage. My studies in art history have shaped my approach to storytelling through visual art, allowing me to weave themes of memory, identity, and connection into each piece. I seek to create art that evokes reflection and emotion, encouraging conversation. Through my art, I connect with my own life experiences and intersectional identities—celebrating resilience, faith, love, and the ongoing journey and light of the Jewish people. ABOUT THE ARITST Michelle Jacobs is an artist deeply inspired by her Jewish identity, and her academic background in art history. Growing up surrounded by Judaism, Jewishness and Israel remains integral to her artistic and personal life. Through her work, she seeks to spread Jewish joy and foster learning, blending cultural heritage with contemporary expression. When not painting, she works as an occupational therapist, helping children with special needs reach their full potential. Her art gallery is a celebration of faith, history, identity and the joy of creation, offering a unique perspective on Jewish culture and its enduring light that remains unbroken. April 30 – July 2, 2025 If you are interested in exhibiting your work at the Miles Nadal JCC please email esthera@mnjcc.org. THE GALLERY AT THE J

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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 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 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

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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 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. SUMMER SWIM LESSONS register for group register for private Summer Camp Swim Test Prep - Two session minimum, 4:00 - 6:00 pm Choose from: June 16/18, June 17/19, June 23/25, June 24/26 register

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 Evelyn Pancer Penny Fine Rudy Solomonovici 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

permission form for camp families to fill out prior to attending LIABILITY WAIVER Permission for my child to participate in field trips away from the MNjcc. I understand that if my child does not partake in these trips it will be my responsibility to find him/her alternate arrangements for that day. * Yes, you have my permission No, you do not have my permission Permission for the MNjcc to use my child’s photograph/video in/on promotional material for MNjcc’s website, social media, newsletters, brochures, program guides, flyers, etc. * Yes, you have my permission No, you do not have my permission I understand that the descriptions of programs are subject to change before and/or during the year without prior notice. I authorize MNjcc staff to obtain such medical care as they may deem it necessary in the event of injury or otherwise. I agree to pay for all expenses incurred thereby. The MNjcc is not responsible for any claims or proceedings made or brought in respect of any cost, losses, damage or injury arising by reason of the participation of the child listed below in daily activities, or by reason or the provision of medical care to them. Parent's Name (in lieu of signature): Child's Name Submit Child & youth permission FORM

People often wish they could make a meaningful impact on the future; planned giving allows you to do exactly that. By creating your planned gift today for the future benefit of the MNjcc, you can ensure the financial longevity and resilience of the MNjcc in a substantial way without affecting your current lifestyle. And the tax savings your estate will receive could increase the amount of money you can leave to your loved ones. PLANNED GIVING Making a Bequest Gifting Life Insurance Creating a Charitable Gift Annuity People often wish they could make a meaningful impact on the future; planned giving allows you to do exactly that. By creating your planned gift today for the future benefit of the MNjcc, you can ensure the financial longevity and resilience of the MNjcc in a substantial way without affecting your current lifestyle. And the tax savings your estate will receive could increase the amount of money you can leave to your loved ones. MAKING A BEQUEST Wills are the central pillar of estate planning. A gift by will, known as a bequest, provides the opportunity to create a legacy for the MNjcc. Bequests are typically made as: a specific dollar amount, or a piece of personal property a share or percentage of your estate a residual amount, after other specific bequests are fulfilled BENEFITS OF MAKING A BEQUEST: Your estate receives favourable tax treatment, since you may claim the bequest on your final tax return, equal to up to 100 per cent of your net income in that year You have use and control of the asset in your lifetime A bequest may be altered if your circumstances change WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ARRANGING A BEQUEST: The MNjcc is pleased to assist you and your legal counsel by providing appropriate wording to ensure that your bequest is used as intended. Please use the legal name "Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre” in your bequest clause. Our Charitable Registration Number is 140344243 RR0001 If you are drafting a will or codicil or contemplating a change to your will, you can make a gift by adding wording similar to the following: “I devise and bequeath (all/or ___%) of the remainder of my property to the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre to be used or designated as its board of directors in its sole discretion deems appropriate.” GIFTS OF LIFE INSURANCE A gift of life insurance is an inexpensive way to create a significant legacy at the MNjcc. A modest annual premium paid over time will result in a significant future donation. WAYS OF GIFTING LIFE INSURANCE: Donate an existing policy and receive a donation receipt for the net cash surrender value (less any outstanding policy loans) and any premiums paid (after the date of transfer of ownership to the MNjcc). A portion of the cash value is taxable but would be offset by the donation tax credit Donate a new policy and receive a donation receipt for any premiums paid after the date of transfer of ownership to the MNjcc Assign the MNjcc as the beneficiary of your policy, or the life insurance policy from your employer, and your estate will receive a donation receipt equal to the death benefit proceeds that the MNjcc receives BENEFITS OF MAKING A GIFT OF LIFE INSURANCE: Receive a donation receipt A cost-effective way of making a significant future gift with modest premiums today CREATING A CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY Creating a Gift Annuity is a method you can utilize to develop a significant legacy for the future, while receiving a stable lifetime income stream, with immediate tax savings. If you are 70 years or older and still require income from your assets, you can incorporate a charitable gift annuity as part of your estate plan. A charitable gift annuity allows you to give a gift, save tax, and increase your income. HERE'S HOW IT WORKS: You make an irrevocable contribution of $10,000 or more for a gift, plus annuity A portion of the funds, as determined by you (minimum 25%), becomes an immediate gift to the MNjcc The remaining funds are used by the MNjcc to purchase an annuity from an insurance company, which will meet the gift annuity income obligation to you The annuity income depends on your age and the size of your contribution THE BENEFITS OF CREATING A CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY: Increased income - The income from the annuity may be higher than a fixed income investment No management required - The annuity requires no management on your part. You do not have to watch investments, interest rates, maturity dates and so forth. Your payments are sent to you automatically and regularly Guaranteed income for life - The annuity is guaranteed; it will continue as long as you live, no matter what happens to the economy or interest rates Spouses can benefit - You may choose a joint-and-survivorship annuity that continues as long as either spouse lives Donation receipt - You will receive a donation receipt for the amount of the gift portion to the MNjcc, which will result in a tax credit WE WOULD BE VERY PLEASED TO HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH YOU! Please call our Director of Development at 416.924.6211 x 6118 Making a Bequest Gifting Life Insurance Creating a Charitable Gift Annuity

We ‘do Jewish’ differently. We're a pluralistic, non-religious hub of Jewish life. We strive to enable our community to find belonging and explore their identities in an open, non-judgmental space. Adapting to the changing nature of the community drives our programming. Jewish life at the MNjcc is everything from holiday celebrations to educational opportunities, and from arts and cultural exploration to identity programs. However you identify, you are welcome here and you belong here. We ‘do Jewish’ differently at the MNjcc. With more than 135 programs annually welcoming over 6,000 participants, we are the Jewish hub downtown - a pluralistic, non-religious ‘town hall’ for Jewish life. We strive to enable our community to find belonging and explore their identities in an open, low-barrier-to-access, non-judgmental space. Adapting to the changing nature of the community drives our programming. Jewish life at the MNjcc is everything from holiday celebrations to educational opportunities, and from arts and cultural exploration to Jewish identity programs. We welcome LGBTQ+, patrilineal, Ashkenazi, Sephardi & Mizrachi Jews; Jews of Colour; Jews with disabilities; multifaith, multicultural, multiethnic, and Jewish& individuals, couples and families as well as friends and allies. We even have a massive network of connected Israeli families. Regardless of how you identify, you are welcome here, you belong here and we encourage you to join us! 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. LEARN MORE Jewish& We love to welcome young families into the fold, whether you're interested in Jewish programming or not ... or both! Maybe Shabbat Song Circle is your Friday thing and Jungle Gym is your weekend jam. We aim to delight, regardless! LEARN MORE Families at the J Lishma: Jewish Learning Project brings together a community of learners in their 20s and 30s who are excited to share their desire for greater Jewish engagement, are willing to ask questions about our tradition, and want to explore how it informs our lives today. LEARN MORE Lishma: Jewish Learning Project 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. LEARN MORE Downtown Jewish Community Council We strive to be the heart of Toronto’s LGBTQ+ Jewish community, providing queer Jews opportunities to gather, celebrate and thrive. We aim for the full inclusion and celebration of LGBTQ+ Jews across Jewish life, arts and cultural initiatives, informal and formal education and more. LEARN MORE LGBTQ+ at the J The Jewish holiday calendar is not something we skim over! From meaningful High Holiday programming to joyful Chanukah activities, to our signature Tikkun Leil Shavuot: All Night Jewish Learning Festival, we have got you covered! LEARN MORE Holiday Celebration & Commemoration The Miles Nadal JCC is proud to launch HAMSA: Honouring and Affirming Mizrahi and Sepharadi Ancestry. LEARN MORE H.A.M.S.A We bring together ex-pat Israelis to connect, navigate, network, and tap into a wide variety of programming and resources (in both Hebrew and English) geared to newcomers, temporary residents, and permanent residents, alike. LEARN MORE Israeli Connection JEWISH COMMUNITY

We know how difficult it can be to make arrangements for your child when schools are closed for professional development so we're here to help! On P.A. Days, we offer fun and fabulous programming where your children are kept safe and busy with a variety of stimulating activities. Join us once, twice or every P.A. Day during the academic year! AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Our Staff Schedule Walk-Over Option About the Program Parent Handbook Register FAQs The MNjcc After School Program runs every weekday, Monday to Friday for the whole TDSB and PPDJDS academic school year. We provide a fun, safe, age-appropriate program for children ages 4-12. Participants will be offered a variety of interesting opportunities including art, yoga, drama, basketball, swimming, pottery, soccer and much more! Our specially trained staff are all CPR/First Aid trained and have had Vulnerable Screening done. Our Program is licensed by the Ministry of Education. For more information, contact alishas@mnjcc.org . About the Program ABOUT THE PROGRAM Our Staff OUR STAFF All staff must be a minimum of 18 years of age and are all certified in Standard First Aid CPR-C. Each After School Program space has a Registered Early Childhood Educator. Each staff also completes a Vulnerable Sector Police Check prior to beginning of the school year. Interested in joining our team? Check out available job postings here. Schedule SCHEDULE Our After School Program currently runs every weekday from 3:00 - 5:30 pm when school's are open. Walk-Over Option PICK UP & WALK-OVER OPTION Our staff will meet your child (and the other children in our program) at their school at a designated area every afternoon, then walk over as a group to the Miles Nadal JCC. This option exists for students attending the following nearby schools: Huron St Public School Lord Lansdowne Public School Da Vinci Alternative Public School Jackman Institute of Child Study Howlett Academy Did we miss your school? Contact alishas@mnjcc.org to let us know! Register REGISTER ONLINE new parent handbook (effective Jan 1, 2025) Parent Handbook FAQs REGISTER

Fitness Membership, JKids Membership, Cultural Membership Info and Pricing JOIN THE J! FITNESS MEMBERSHIP (12+) JKIDS MEMBERSHIP (0-12) F.A.Q FITNESS MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE: lane swimming every day in our heated saltwater pool precor™ cardio training machines, concept 2™ rowing machines, cybex™ strength training circuit machines, stages™ indoor cycling bikes 50+ weekly classes including aquafit, pilates, essentrics, cyclefit, zumba™, yoga, groove™, strength, and dozens more locker rooms with steam rooms, saunas, whirlpools and free towel service dedicated weight room and boxing/heavy bag studio reciprocal benefits with JCCs across North America drop-in sports like basketball, pickleball, and volleyball 1 0% discount and early registration on most arts and cultural programs discounts at local businesses and invitations to member appreciation events voting privileges at our annual general meeting $53-$100 / MONTH JKIDS MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE: special registration window for swim lessons and other programs (before the general public) free access to indoor family jungle gym every weekend (kids 0-5) free access to the gymnasium every weekend (kids 6-12) free recreational swim on weekend afternoons in our heated, saltwater pool invitations to special themed splash parties in the pool invitations to building-wide children's events $18 / MONTH FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Can I bring my child to rec swim with me for free? A: Your child must have JKids Membership to enjoy rec swim for free. Otherwise, rec swim is $5/per person regardless of age. Adults with a Fitness Membership are also free. Q: What is your cancellation policy for these memberships? A: All Members (regardless of type) can request cancellation of their membership no later than five business days in advance of the end of the month. Q: Do you offer refunds for memberships? A: No refunds are available. Q: Do you offer group discounts for memberships? A: YES! Please visit our Special Groups page to see if you qualify and to apply! Q: Can I just try out being a member? A: The minimum length of all memberships is one (1) month. Q: When will my card be charged? A: Payment is made on the last day of the previous month (e.g. July's membership dues are paid on June 30th) Q: I want to know more about becoming a Fitness Member. Where can I find that info? A: Simply visit mnjcc.org/fitness where you can see monthly rates, book a tour, and much more! Q: I have a question that you didn't answer here. A: Drop us an email and we'll respond to you as promptly as possible. FAQ

ADDRESS / PHONE / EMAIL, SOCIAL MEDIA, MEDIA INQUIRIES AND DIRECTIONS FIND US ADDRESS / PHONE / EMAIL 750 Spadina Avenue • Toronto, Ontario • M5S 2J2 www.mnjcc.org • info@mnjcc.org 416.924.6211 x 0 SOCIAL MEDIA MEDIA INQUIRIES Jo Michaels (she/her) Director, Marketing & Communications jomichaels@mnjcc.org DIRECTIONS VIA THE TTC Take either LINE 2 Bloor/Danforth or LINE 1 Yonge/University/Spadina line to Spadina Station. Use the TTC Trip Planner DRIVING FROM THE WEST END Take Bloor Street east to Spadina Ave., or take the Gardner to Spadina Ave and then north to Bloor Street. DRIVING FROM THE EAST END Take Danforth Ave. west until it turns into Bloor Street and continue west to Spadina Ave., or take the Gardner Expressway to Spadina Ave. and then north to Bloor Street. DRIVING FROM THE NORTH Take the Allen Expressway to Eglinton and go east to Spadina Rd, then south to Bloor St., or take Bathurst Street south to Bloor Street and then east to Spadina Ave. ADMINISTRATION Our administrative offices are located at Suite 220, 720 Spadina Avenue. STAFF DIRECTORY Click here

The Miles Nadal JCC presents corporations with a unique opportunity to be part of a community hub in downtown Toronto with a very diverse audience. Through sponsorship, the MNjcc can continue to grow its many programs as well as bring people together. When you become a corporate partner of the MNjcc, we agree to offer the highest degree of promotional exposure available for your level of investment. We are happy to customize benefits to meet your needs and to increase impact. CORPORATE SUPPORT The Miles Nadal JCC presents corporations with a unique opportunity to be part of a community hub in downtown Toronto with a very diverse audience. Through sponsorship, the MNjcc can continue to grow its many programs as well as bring people together. When you become a corporate partner of the MNjcc, we agree to offer the highest degree of promotional exposure available for your level of investment. We are happy to customize benefits to meet your needs and to increase impact. For information on Corporate Donations and Sponsorships, contact the Development Office at donations@mnjcc.org or 416.924.6211 x 6118 Corporate Matching Gifts Did you know many companies offer a matching gift program to encourage philanthropy among their employees? And that some companies will even match to spouses and retirees? By simply completing a matching gift form you may be able to double, or even triple, the impact of your gift! Please check with your company's Human Resources department to see if they offer a matching gift program. Gifts-In-Kind It takes many helping hands to make MNjcc programs and events successful. In addition to, or in lieu of cash sponsorship, the MNjcc accepts Gift-In Kind support. Here are a few ways you can assist: Partnership to execute a program or event Sponsoring the cost of producing a program/event brochure, flyer and/or postcard Providing premium recognition prizes for event registrants Food and/or beverages for an event/celebration Computers, printers, technical support To make an in-kind gift to the MNjcc, please contact donations@mnjcc.org or 416.924.6211 x 6118

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 6115 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

Learn more about our state-of-the-art fitness centre, aquatics centre with an indoor saltwater pool, and our gymnasium featuring an elevated running track. FITNESS & AQUATICS AMENITIES Freddie Shore Aquatic Centre Dave & Bea Silverstein Gymnasium Guest Passes and Drop-In Prices Phil Granovsky Fitness Centre Phil Granovsky Fitness Centre PHIL GRANOVSKY FITNESS CENTRE Our state-of-the-art Phil Granovsky Fitness Centre includes: Precor™ cardiovascular training machines and Concept 2™ rowing machines Cybex™ strength training circuit machines Stages™ indoor cycling studio Group exercise studios offering classes like Zumba, Pilates, Yoga, Essentrics, Groove, and Indoor Cycling, to name just a few Highly trained instructors and experienced personal trainers Locker rooms with whirlpools, steam rooms and saunas Fully accessible family and all-gender locker room with private changing stalls. Accessibility Features: Our Centre is equipped with wheelchair-accessible weight training equipment. Personal Support Workers or support companions can attend to assist a member at no cost. Freddie Shore Aquatic Centre FREDDIE SHORE AQUATIC CENTRE The Freddie Shore Aquatic Centre is the only fully accessible, heated, Saltwater Myrtha Pool® in downtown Toronto. The length of the pool is 22 metres / 72 feet. We boast a variety of activities including: Dedicated lane swim times Private and group swimming lessons from preschool to adult Aquafit classes for all ages and abilities Rec Swim on weekends Lifesaving Society certified lifeguards and swim instructors Accessibility Features: Our pool is equipped with a ramp and a lift for accessibility. We have all-gender change room spaces and accessible washrooms available. We have a spray system available to help blind and low-vision swimmers stay oriented in the lane. Personal Support Workers or support companions can attend to assist a member at no cost. Dave & Bea Silverstein Gymnasium DAVE & BEA SILVERSTEIN GYMNASIUM The Dave & Bea Silverstein Gymnasium is one of the most commonly used spaces in the MNjcc. From floor hockey leagues to giant holiday celebrations, the gym is always full of life! Inside the gymnasium you'll find: An elevated 100m indoor running track (16 laps = 1 mile) Full-size basketball courts; r egulation volleyball and pickleball courts Family Jungle Gym including play structures and sports equipment for our tiniest community members. Children of all abilities welcome. Guest Passes and Drop-In Prices GUEST PASSES AND DROP-IN PRICES IF YOU ARE NOT A FITNESS MEMBER AND WANT TO USE THE FITNESS CENTRE: Fitness Centre Guest Pass: Single day-use guest passes for the Fitness Centre are available for $25 at the Information Desk. What’s included: towel service, spa facilities, drop-in group exercise classes (including Aquafit) and drop-in athletics. Drop-in Athletics: For $15, guests can attend drop-in basketball or volleyball. For $18, guests can attend drop-in Pickleball with access to our fitness facilities. Registration is required online or at our Information Desk. Please note drop-in basketball and volleyball passes do not grant access to other fitness facilities, including the locker room and spa facilities. Visit mnjcc.org/athletics for more info. Drop-in Recreation: Family Jungle Gym and Recreational Swim are $5 per guest and require registration online or at our Information Desk. Visit mnjcc.org/athletics for more info. Our JKids membership at $18/month will give free access to both these activities and more! Visit mnjcc.org/join for information about all our membership options. (Exception - JKids receive free access to Jungle Gym and Rec Swim) IF YOU ARE A FITNESS MEMBER AND WANT TO BRING A GUEST: 3Free Guest Pass:  3Free Passes will now be offered exclusively through the Membership Team and are available to non-members or guests who are interested in trying out the facilities prior to becoming a member. Please note that each individual may redeem only one (1) 3Free Pass. Multiple redemptions will not be permitted. In addition, guests who are accompanied by an active MNJCC Fitness Member are eligible to receive 50% off a Guest Pass. Please note: Front Desk staff may offer this discount on a case-by-case basis, at their discretion. 50% Off Guest Pass: 50% off Guest Passes are available for Fitness Members’ guests who have already redeemed a 3Free Guest Pass. Guests must be physically accompanied by an active MNjcc Fitness Member in order to receive 50% off a Guest Pass.

​The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre (MNjcc) has welcomed over two million people to the corner of Bloor and Spadina during the building’s 60+ year history. Read about our values. priorities, policies and commitment to accessibility and inclusion. LEARN ABOUT THE J Mission | Vision | Values Acknowledgement of Traditional Land Board of Directors Annual Impact Report Our Priorities Commitment to Accessibility & Inclusion Code of Conduct and Other Policies Credit Policy Membership Terms + Conditions 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 . The changing makeup of our membership is a testament not only to the vibrancy and diversity of the Annex neighbourhood but to Toronto’s own evolution. 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. The MNjcc is home to the state-of-the-art Phil Granovsky Fitness Centre and Freddie Shore Aquatic Centre (with an accessible saltwater pool). We also house the Al Green Theatre, four schools, a wide range of arts, cultural and inclusive Jewish community programming, and we offer one of the most recognized accessibility and inclusion programs in the city. In 1953 we moved from Brunswick Avenue to our current intersection, and in 2004 we reopened a brand new centre, thanks to the support of the community through UJA Federation's Tomorrow Campaign and a lead gift from Miles Nadal. Throughout the years we have become a place of belonging not only to the Jewish community but to the beautifully diverse population of the city in which we live. From infants to seniors, we welcome people of all religions, abilities, ages, cultures, genders and sexual identities. You belong at the J! Mission | Vision | Values ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TRADITIONAL LAND Traditionally named Turtle Island some thousands of years ago, the land upon which our community centre sits is appropriately known as “the Gathering Place”, in the Dish with One Spoon Territory. Spadina – derived from the Anishinaabe word ishpadeena meaning "high hill" or "going up the hill" – is the name of an ancient Indigenous trail. We are grateful for the opportunity to live, work, meet and learn on this territory. May we aspire to learn more about the Indigenous peoples' history, as it is forever intertwined with our own. Why do we Acknowledge the Land? To recognize the land is an expression of gratitude and appreciation to those whose territory we work and live on, and a way of honouring the Indigenous people who have been living and working on the land from time immemorial. It is important to understand the long-standing history that has brought you to reside on the land and to seek to understand your place within that history. Land acknowledgements do not exist in a past tense or historical context: colonialism is a current and ongoing process, and we need to build the mindfulness of our present participation. Board of Directors BOARD OF DIRECTORS (2025) Ben Katz (President) Mary J. Castel Susan Davis Natalie Fingerhut Steven Friedman (Treasurer) Natalie Geffen Yoni Goldstein Aaron D. Grande Darnel Harris Dennis Hau Miles S. Nadal Brian Pukier (Immediate Past President) Zach Roher (Secretary) Michael Wolfe Our Priorities OUR PRIORITIES Commitment to Accessibility & Inclusion COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY & INCLUSION Code of Conduct and Other Policies CODE OF CONDUCT & POLICIES READ OUR CODE OF CONDUCT CIF Membership Terms + Conditions Annual Impact Report ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT Credit Policy The MNjcc has signed on to No Silence on Race: an open letter challenging Jewish institutions to commit to anti-racism, written and endorsed by a broad coalition of Jewish people of colour. We welcome this call to action. Jewish tradition teaches us that the pursuit of justice is sacred and active work. Work that requires reflection and commitment. Work that is never done.  Jewish history and experience create within us a burning desire to root out racism in all its forms so that all people will know freedom and equality. Over the course of more than 65 years in the heart of downtown Toronto, the Miles Nadal JCC has created a community guided by the Jewish values of embracing diversity and welcoming all. We regard the diversity of our community as a source of strength and richness. We strive to be a Centre where our community may be their full selves and where we work actively against all forms of discrimination and hate, including anti-Black racism, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, ableism, and xenophobia.   And yet, we recognize that more work needs to be done. As much as the MNjcc serves as a destination for all people to live moments of joy, health, and values – it must be a place where action happens and where we address racism both within the Jewish community and in the broader society in which we live. Today and every day we affirm – Black lives matter. We stand with the Black community, with Jews of Colour, with the Indigenous community, and with communities of colour in Toronto against all forms of hatred and oppression—and specifically against anti-Black racism. We are committed to building upon our inclusive culture, reflecting the diversity of those we serve. We are committed to providing an accessible and equitable employment environment.  We are committed to being partners and allies, and to amplifying the voices and efforts of other organizations engaged in the work of anti-racism. We commit to begin with these steps. Preliminary Commitment to Action: Senior Leadership:  Our work towards living our values of anti-racism and inclusion will be led by Senior Leadership and our Board-Staff Task Force on Anti-Racism, Inclusion and Equity, including our Executive Director and our Director of Accessibility and Inclusion.  We are working with Tema Smith, a local consultant and educator in anti-racism. Staff and Organizational Culture: We will conduct an environmental scan and survey to explore the employee and organizational culture at the MNjcc to determine staff needs and identify opportunities to further align policies and procedures with our values. We will launch a staff advisory committee on anti-racism and will centre the experiences and needs of BIPOC staff. We commit to providing all MNjcc staff with anti-racism and anti-oppression training.  Community - Allyship and Partnerships: We will launch a community advisory committee on anti-racism; we will continue to pursue and expand partnerships with BIPOC groups and Jews of Colour organizations; we will deepen our partnerships with Circles of Reconciliation; we will expand our partnerships with newcomer, accessibility, and LGBTQ+ organizations and collectives; we will bring together diverse community voices in our programming and offer the community a platform to explore and discuss diversity and anti-racism through programming, and we will offer Jewish community groups a platform to explore and discuss diversity and anti-racism through the more than 45 organizations of the Downtown Jewish Community Council. Education Programs: We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our education programs. We will embrace the opportunity to broaden our Jewish cultural and educational programs by developing programming that celebrates diverse and multi-cultural Jewish identities. We will audit our curricula in both children’s and adult education to ensure that we are teaching through the lens of diverse histories and anti-racism. MISSION / VISION / VALUES OUR MISSION → The MNjcc strives to be an inclusive and welcoming hub for healthy and joyful community, anchored in Jewish values, where all downtown Toronto feel they belong. OUR VISION → Where you belong downtown. From generation to generation. L'dor vador OUR JEWISH VALUES → Education, Community, Culture, Respect for your Body, Loving-Kindness and Compassion Acknowledgement of Traditional Land We are committed to identifying, preventing and removing barriers -- in our facilities, programs and services -- as we work towards becoming a barrier-free JCC. We will ensure that diverse individuals and communities share in program development, have the opportunity to give feedback, are involved in decision-making processes and have fair access to information and services. We are committed to providing an accessible employment environment. We are committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and aim to ensure that dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of JCC culture. We envision a community where everyone acknowledges and respects our differences and celebrates all of our contributions. We are committed to the integration of people of all abilities into our programs, and we want to explore how we can best meet your needs. Thanks to support from the Wagner Green Family Trust, we are engaged in an ongoing initiative to assess and improve the accessibility of our facilities, programs and services, and to create a culture of inclusion. The Accessibility and Inclusion team, along with programming staff, will work with individuals with disabilities and their families to create a successful and meaningful experience at the MNjcc. All of our programs are open to people of all abilities. We also offer programming designed to meet specific needs identified to us by people with disabilities and their families. We want to hear about your experiences, your ideas, and your program needs. Contact Effie Biliris, Manager, Wagner-Green Center for Access & Inclusion. effieb@mnjcc.org (416) 924-6211 x 6332 The MNjcc is an accessible facility, with wheelchair access to programming and meeting rooms, the Phil Granovsky Fitness Centre, the Freddie Shore Aquatic Centre and the Al Green Theatre. This is due, in part, to a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. All washroom areas also have designated accessible facilities. All staff have undergone AODA training in compliance with Government of Ontario regulations. The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre will make every reasonable effort to ensure that its policies, practices and procedures are consistent with the principles of dignity, independence, integration and equal opportunity by: Ensuring that all customers receive the same value and quality Making allowances to customers with special needs; enabling them to manage tasks more easily and at their own pace when accessing goods and services as long as this does not present a safety risk to themselves or to others Using alternative methods when possible to ensure that customers with disabilities have access to the same services, in the same place and in a similar manner Taking into account individual needs when providing goods and services Communicating in a manner that takes into account the customer’s need. Read the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre Accessibility Policies and Plan 2014-2019 The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre shall provide customers with the opportunity to provide feedback on the service provided to customers with disabilities. Feedback forms along with alternate methods of providing feedback such as verbally (in person or by telephone) or written (handwritten, delivered, website or email), will be available upon request. Your feedback is important to us. You can provide feedback in person, by email, or by phone to: Director of Operational Excellence • 416.924.6211 x 6551 naomik@mnjcc.org Questions about the administration of the AODA policy can be directed to: Accessibility and Inclusion • 416.924.6211 x 6332 effieb@mnjcc.org Statement of Accommodation The MNjcc is committed to accessibility. Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs. Contact effieb@mnjcc.org; 416.924.6211 x 6344 Service Disruptions Information about service disruptions will be communicated through an alert bar on this website and with physical signage on site. Diversity and social inclusion are at the heart of what we do at the Miles Nadal JCC. We regard the diversity of our community as a source of strength and richness. The MNjcc strives to be a 2SLGBTQI+ positive space and is committed to welcoming, including, and embracing all members of the community. We seek to create and maintain a safe, welcoming, affirming and inclusive environment for members of the MNjcc community of any gender or sexual identity, and a community that is free of discrimination and harassment based on gender expression and sexual orientation. MNjcc’s Commitment to Accessibility Programs for people of all abilities As a non-profit community centre and an employer, the MNjcc is committed to access and equity. This means treating people fairly and taking into account and accommodating different barriers and needs so that all groups and communities can have access to opportunities and resources. We promote an inclusive, respectful and caring environment where community programs, services and facilities are available to everyone, including persons with disabilities. Our goal is to ensure accessibility for the community we serve and our MNjcc employees while meeting legislative requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, of 2005. Click here for our Accessible Customer Service Policy, updated December 2023.