Ontario

This information is excerpted from the Canadian Jewish Congress Charities Committee National Synagogue Directory.

To contact us about the directory, please email canadianjewishcongress@cjc.ca.

The information which appears in this directory is, to the best of our knowledge, accurate and up-to-date and is provided by the synagogues themselves. All efforts are made to keep our listings current, and we solicit our readers’ assistance in advising us of any changes.

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Am Shalom Congregation — Reform

Barrie, Ontario

Barrie’s only synagogue opened its doors in October 2003. We are an active, progressive congregation that welcomes people from a multitude of “Jewish” backgrounds. We take pride in welcoming new and returning members. We offer regular Shabbat and High Holy Day services and festival celebrations. We have a vibrant religious school which meets on Saturdays and which includes a tots program beginning at age 3 and continuing education through Bar/Bat Mitzvah. We also host adult education programs, social activities, Holocaust education, film festivals, a Jewish library, a gift shop and more. In addition, we have established a Jewish section in the local cemetery.

Contact: Rabbi Ilyse Glickman

Email: amshalomcongregation@bellnet.ca

Website: www.amshalom.ca

Phone: (705) 792-3949

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Jewish Community of Barrie (JACOB) — Non-denominational

Barrie, Ontario

The Jewish Community of Barrie, or JACOB for short, is a social group that meets often for social gatherings, guest speakers and holidays. We formed to help develop our collective love for Judaism, Israel and education. Our goal is to establish a community where we Jews can feel at home. A support system, friends, education and collective interests, and lots of fun. We welcome new members and look forward to meeting with old friends.

Contact: Ms. Debbie Zober

Email: jacob@jewishbarrie.com

Website: www.jewishbarrie.com

Phone: (705) 321-7700

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Sons of Jacob Congregation — Conservative

Belleville, Ontario

Contact: Mrs. Miri Cohen

Email: mohen@sympatico.ca

Website: www.lks.net/~soj/

Phone: (613) 962-1433

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Har Tikvah Congregation of Brampton — Reform

Brampton, Ontario

The only synagogue in Brampton, Har Tikvah conducts services on Shabbat and on important holidays and offers first-year members half-price membership; a Hebrew school for children four years of age and older; Bar and Bat Mitzvah tutoring; and life-cycle events.

Contact: Mr. Lawrie Bloom

Email: info@hartikvah.org

Website: www.hartikvah.org

Phone: (905) 792-7589

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Children of Jacob Synagogue — Conservative

Chatham, Ontario

Incorporated in 1927 and now a much smaller community, Children of Jacob Synagogue treasures former members, memories and current or new attendance. An enthusiastic and optimistic executive reactivates the closeness of this community.

Contact: Mr. Bradley Gold

Email: agold@ciaccess.com

Website:

Phone: (519) 352-0360

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JRCC Community Shul — Orthodox

Concord, Ontario

The Community Shul was established in 2001 and is affiliated with the Jewish Russian Community Centre of Ontario, which offers a sophisticated adult education program; monthly Russian and English magazines and Jewish calendars in Russian and English; a Hebrew school, day school, preschool and daycare; holiday awareness programs; life cycle services; and much more to serve this community.

The Community Shul offers warm, friendly and family-oriented services. An educational service is held every Friday night and Shabbat.

Contact: Mr. Efraim Levit

Email:

Website: www.jrcc.org/concord

Phone: (905) (416) 222-7105 ext. 600

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Beth Isaiah Congregation — Traditional

Guelph, Ontario

The Beth Isaiah has been a long-established congregation in Guelph. Shabbat services are held on Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m. We have a Talmud Torah offering classes for children and an extensive list of adult education classes. There is an opportunity to enjoy a variety of social and religious activities throughout the year.

Contact: Cantor Avraham Fisher

Email: info@guelphsynagogue.ca

Website: www.guelphsynagogue.ca

Phone: (519) 822-8487

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Adas Israel Congregation of Hamilton — Orthodox

Hamilton, Ontario

Established in 1912, Adas Israel has remained Orthodox, with the largest regular Sabbath attendance in the city, and always welcomes newcomers and visitors to its services.

Contact: Rabbi Daniel Green

Email: rabbigreen@aol.com; office@adasisrael.ca

Website: www.adasisrael.ca

Phone: (905) 528-0039; (905) 525-0342

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Beth Jacob Synagogue — Conservative

Hamilton, Ontario

Founded in 1886, Beth Jacob offers a traditional, egalitarian, welcoming atmosphere, encouraging meaningful engagement with the Jewish tradition.

Contact: Rabbi Dan Selsberg

Email: office@bethjacobsynagogue.ca

Website: www.bethjacobsynagogue.ca

Phone: (905) 522-1351

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Temple Anshe Sholom — Reform

Hamilton, Ontario

The oldest Reform synagogue in Canada, founded in 1853, Anshe Sholom welcomes all visitors and newcomers.

Contact: Rabbi Jordan D. Cohen

Email: office@anshesholom.ca

Website: www.anshesholom.ca

Phone: (905) 528-0121-2

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Beth Israel Congregation — Modern Orthodox

Kingston, Ontario

Founded in 1910, Beth Israel is an Orthodox synagogue that serves a vibrant, diverse Jewish community. It offers services for all Jewish life-cycle events, including afternoon Talmud Torah and Hebrew high school, women’s tefillah, mikveh, and cemetery.

Contact: Rabbi Daniel Elkin

Email: bethisrl@kingston.net; shalom@kingston.net

Website: www.kingston-bethisrael.ca

Phone: (613) 542-5012

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Congregation Iyr HaMelech — Reform

Kingston, Ontario

Kingston’s Reform congregation holds services at 214 Concession Street. We have a congregational school and a range of other educational and social activities. We welcome anyone interested in being part of a dynamic, open, inclusive and friendly Jewish community.

Contact: Rabbi Michal Shekel

Email: m.shekel@gmail.com; anna.lilliman@ontario.ca

Website: www.iyrhamelech.com

Phone: (613) 548-6374; (416) 635-2883 ext. 604

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Beth Jacob Congregation — Orthodox

Kitchener, Ontario

Beth Jacob, which has been serving Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and the surrounding area since 1908, is an Orthodox congregation that welcomes Jews of all backgrounds. Our Young Family Jewish Education Program, teenage and adult education classes and Club 60+ luncheons are open to all. Visit our Web site for the latest information.

Contact: Rabbi Yosil Rosenzweig

Email: bethjacob@on.aibn.com

Website: www.bethjacobkw.ca

Phone: (519) 743-8422

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Chabad House — Orthodox

London, Ontario

Chabad House holds services and a dinner on Friday nights for students during the academic year and provides information about the Jewish community, the mikvah and kosher food products.

Contact: Rabbi Mordechai Silberberg

Email: chabadoflondon@aol.com

Website: www.chabadwestern.org

Phone: (519) 434-3623; (519) 850-1770

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Congregation Beth Tefilah — Orthodox

London, Ontario

A warm and welcoming community of prayer, Torah and Jewish life since 1966 – a place to learn, grow and enjoy! Special programs include youth activities; NCSY; and Shabbat, holiday and educational programs, including our well received speakers’ series “Torah on the Thames.”

Contact: Rabbi Eliezer Gurkow

Email: office@bethtefilah.org

Website: www.bethtefilah.org

Phone: (519) 433-7081

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Congregation Or Shalom — Conservative

London, Ontario

Or Shalom: a traditional, egalitarian, family-oriented synagogue.

Contact: Rabbi Ammos Chorny

Email: orshalom@bellnet.ca; rabbi@orshalomsynagogue.com

Website: www.orshalomlondon.org/

Phone: (519) 438-3081

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Temple Israel of London — Reform

London, Ontario

Temple Israel comprises families and individuals from a variety of Jewish backgrounds who share a commitment to Jewish values, to the best of Jewish tradition, and to the betterment of our world. We are egalitarian, open to new modes of worship, and honest in confronting the most profound questions…and we delight in being so!

Contact:

Email: office@templeisraellondon.ca; rabbi@templeisraellondon.ca

Website: www.templeisraellondon.ca

Phone: (519) 858-4400

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Chabad Romano Centre — Orthodox

Maple, Ontario

The Chabad Romano Centre began in 1997 as Chabad of Richmond Hill and today acts as a beacon of Yiddishkeit in Richmond Hill and Maple, providing a full array of services, from pre-school to Hebrew school, holiday awareness and much more.

Services are held Sunday at 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday at 7:00 a.m., Friday evening, Shabbat morning at 9:30 a.m., Shabbat evening, and all holidays.

Contact: Rabbi Mendel Bernstein

Email: chabad@chabadrc.org

Website: www.chabadrc.org

Phone: (905) 303-1880

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Chabad of Mississauga — Chabad

Mississauga, Ontario

A dynamic, growing shul with a friendly atmosphere, serving Mississauga, Oakville, and Brampton Jewry with programs for all ages. Chabad of Mississauga provides prayer services on Shabbat and holidays as well as a wide variety of Jewish social and educational programs throughout the Halton and Peel regions. Services are open to all, regardless of background, knowledge or level of commitment. The prayer services are user-friendly and are followed by a delicious kiddush. Chabad of Mississauga — where the prayers are meaningful, the people are friendly, and everyone feels at home.

Contact: Rabbi Yitzchok Slavin

Email: info@JewishMississauga.org

Website: www.JewishMississauga.org

Phone: (905) 268-4432; (416) 732-7530

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Solel Congregation — Reform

Mississauga, Ontario

The Solel Congregation offers a religious and Hebrew school on Sunday mornings and Tuesday evenings. Services are held every Friday night and Saturday morning, and there is, as well, a Tuesday morning minyan.

Contact: Rabbi Lawrence A. Englander, C.M.

Email: info@solel.ca

Website: www.solel.ca

Phone: (905) 820-5915; (905) 820-5915

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Or Hadash Congregation — Reform

Newmarket, Ontario

We are a Reform congregation composed primarily of young families. Shabbat morning services are held weekly at 10:30 a.m. Our religious and Hebrew school meets Sunday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Contact: Mr. Mark Klady

Email: info@orhadash.org; mark@orhadash.org

Website: www.orhadash.org

Phone: (905) 898-2220

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Chabad Lubavitch of Niagara — Chabad

Niagara Falls, Ontario

Chabad Lubavitch of Niagara serves both the tens of thousands of Jewish tourists which come through our historic town and the hundreds of Jewish families in the Niagara Region, assisting with all Jewish needs. Established in autumn of 2005, we now run our services at the Renaissance Fallsview Hotel. In an atmosphere that is inviting and non-judgemental, all are welcome to experience the warmth, depth and beauty of our tradition.

Contact: Rabbi S. Zalman Zaltzman

Email: info@chabadniagara.com

Website: www.chabadniagara.com

Phone: (905) 358-1888

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Chabad Lubavitch of Niagara — Orthodox

Niagara Falls, Ontario

Chabad Lubavitch of Niagara serves both the tens of thousands of Jewish tourists who come through our historic town and the hundreds of Jewish families in the Niagara Region, assisting with all Jewish needs. Established in autumn 2005, we now run our summer services at 4434 Queen Street in Niagara Falls.

Contact: Rabbi S. Zalman Zaltzman

Email: info@jewishniagara.com

Website: www.jewishniagara.com

Phone: (905) 356-7200

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Congregation B’nai Tikvah — Reform

Niagara Falls, Ontario

The Congregation holds monthly Friday evening services and weekly Shabbat morning services and has a Sunday morning religious school.

Contact: Mr. Mike Wierzba

Email: bob.muller@cogeco.ca

Website:

Phone: (905) 354-3934

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Sons of Jacob Synagogue — Conservative

North Bay, Ontario

The Sons of Jacob is a recognized heritage site and holds Friday evening services on the second Shabbat of each month.

Contact:

Email: martybrown@bellnet.ca

Website:

Phone: (705) 497-9288

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Bernard Betel Centre for Creative Living — Conservative

North York, Ontario

This “lay” congregation is run by senior citizens who are members and/or users of the Centre. Services are held on Saturday mornings and on holidays.

Contact:

Email: reception@betelcentre.org

Website: www.betelcentre.org

Phone: (416) 225-2112

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Beth Joseph Anshei New York — Orthodox

North York, Ontario

Affiliated with Chabad Lubavitch, this is the oldest synagogue in North York. Renowned for its special welcoming of guests and newcomers. Unique classes for all levels, from general topics on Judaism to mysticism and chassidism. Kiddush and “farbrengens” every Shabbat and holiday.

Contact: Rabbi J. Immanuel Schochet

Email:

Website:

Phone: (416) 633-7659

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Shaarei Zion Congregation — Orthodox

North York, Ontario

The only Orthodox synagogue north of Highway 401 and east of Bayview Avenue in North York is currently in hibernation.

Contact: Mr. Jack G. Saunders

Email: jack.saunders@ec.gc.ca

Website:

Phone: (416) 499-2230

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Temple Emanu-El — Reform

North York, Ontario

Temple Emanu-El is a vibrant, progressive community committed to Jewish renewal at home, in the synagogue and in the wider Jewish universe. We are a warm and intimate community, one which deeply values all its diverse members. Our unique educational program “LOMDIM” (”We Learn”) actively engages our children in Jewish life and learning. We welcome new members and visitors.

Contact: Rabbi Debra Landsberg

Email: reception@templeemanuel.ca; rabbi@templeemanuel.ca

Website: www.templeemanuel.ca

Phone: (416) 449-3880

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Shaarei-Beth El Congregation — Reform

Oakville, Ontario

Shaarei-Beth El is a very welcoming and intimate traditional Reform congregation serving all of Halton Region and is experiencing growth and new energy. Shabbat morning services are held every Saturday at 10:30 a.m., and we have monthly Friday night family services as well.

Contact: Rabbi Stephen Wise

Email: rabbi.wise@sbe.ca

Website: www.sbe.ca

Phone: (905) 849-6000; (905) 849-6000 ext. 11

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Beth Zion Congregation — Orthodox

Oshawa, Ontario

Established over seventy years ago, the Beth Zion has weekly rabbi-led Shabbat services, an organized afternoon Hebrew school and Sunday kindergarten for children of members, an active sisterhood, and mixed-age membership drawn from Oshawa and the immediately surrounding municipalities. The congregation’s structure and services are in keeping with the Orthodox tradition. Membership inquiries are welcome.

Contact: Cantor David Harel

Email: hareldavid@hotmail.com

Website:

Phone: (905) 723-2353; (905) 707-0032

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Adath Shalom Congregation — Egalitarian Conservative

Ottawa, Ontario

We are an egalitarian Conservative congregation that operates without a rabbi and that both encourages and depends upon the participation of all our members.

Contact: Ms. Toby Yan

Email: webmaster@adath-shalom.ca

Website: www.adath-shalom.ca

Phone: (613) 240-4564

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Agudath Israel Congregation — Conservative

Ottawa, Ontario

We are a friendly, welcoming, traditional congregation with a wonderful daily minyan. Children feel comfortable with us, and we offer a full range of activities for all ages. We are very involved in tikkun olam and informal Jewish education.

Contact: Rabbi Charles S. Popky

Email: rebcharlie@agudathisrael.net; clergysupport@agudathisrael.net

Website: www.agudathisrael.net

Phone: (613) 728-3501

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Chabad of Centrepointe — Orthodox

Ottawa, Ontario

Chabad of Centrepointe is a warm and vibrant Jewish centre located in the heart of the Jewish population of Ottawa west, dedicated to making Shabbat, festivals and Jewish tradition accessible and meaningful to all. Some of our programs include Friday night services followed by a kiddush, Sunday morning minyan, breakfast and learning, Shabbatons, adult education classes, women’s events, a youth club and holiday events for the Ottawa Jewish community. All Jews are welcome, regardless of background, affiliation or knowledge.

Contact: Rabbi Chaim Mendelsohn

Email: rabbi@chabadcentrepointe.com

Website: www.chabadcentrepointe.com

Phone: (613) 594-4900

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Congregation Beit Tikvah of Ottawa — Orthodox

Ottawa, Ontario

Beit Tikvah of Ottawa is a warm and vibrant, modern Orthodox synagogue with a religious Zionist philosophy, welcoming and respectful of all levels of observance. We offer a full range of services and programs for all ages in an atmosphere of community and friendship. If you are new to our congregation or have recently moved to Ottawa west, please contact the shul office for information about how you can become part of this wonderful community.

Contact: Rabbi Howard Finkelstein

Email: shul@cbto.org

Website: www.cbto.org

Phone: (613) 723-1800; (613) 225-7087

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Congregation Beth Shalom — Traditional

Ottawa, Ontario

In our second century of service to the community, we may be the oldest synagogue structure in Ottawa, but you’ll find we take a modern yet traditional approach to our faith. We are located in the downtown core (corner of Rideau Street), a few blocks east of Parliament Hill. We are a shul for all ages and stages; there are plenty of reasons to join us in prayer and celebration, study and simcha.

Proudly serving Ottawa since 1957.

Contact:

Email: info@bethshalom.ca

Website: www.bethshalom.ca

Phone: (613) 789-3501

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Congregation Machzikei Hadas — Orthodox

Ottawa, Ontario

The first synagogue in the history of the Commonwealth to be granted a Coat of Arms.

Contact: Rabbi Dr. Reuven P. Bulka

Email: machzikei@magma.ca

Website: www.machzikeihadas.com

Phone: (613) 521-9700; (613) 521-9701

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Hillel Lodge (Bess & Moe Greenberg Family) Abraham and Dora Lithwick Chapel — Orthodox

Ottawa, Ontario

The synagogue has a warm and friendly atmosphere, is resident-focused, and welcomes visitors.

Contact: Rabbi Levy Teitlebaum

Email: sss@hillel-ltc.com

Website:

Phone: (613) 728-3900

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Orthodox Community Ohev Yisroel — Orthodox

Ottawa, Ontario

Orthodox Community Ohev Yisroel was established in the summer of 2004 to provide the necessary Orthodox services required for Ottawa’s downtown population. Additionally, Ohev Yisroel will be providing much-needed services to the Jewish students of Ottawa University. We are a heimish group that is member focused, non-judgmental and willing to provide a social and spiritual oasis for downtown Ottawa’s Jewish community. Visitors to Ottawa are encouraged to pray with us, and home hospitality for Shabbat and Yom Tov meals can be arranged.

Contact: Dr. Heshel Teitelbaum

Email: ohevyisroel@gmail.com

Website: www.ohevyisroel.ca

Phone: (613) 321-6200

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Ottawa Reconstructionist Havurah — Reconstructionist

Ottawa, Ontario

The Ottawa Reconstructionist Havurah (ORH) is a community of families and individuals who gather to observe Shabbat and Jewish holidays, to study and to socialize. We are an egalitarian, democratic and participatory self-led group, with the primary meeting place in the Glebe, in central Ottawa.The first Shabbat service of the month is led by a student rabbi from the Reconstructionist Rabbinic College.

Contact:

Email: info@orh.ca

Website: www.orh.ca

Phone: (613) 239-4988

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Ottawa Torah Centre Chabad — Orthodox

Ottawa, Ontario

The Ottawa Torah Centre Chabad provides prayer services on Shabbat and holidays as well as a wide variety of Jewish social and educational programs throughout Ottawa. (It also runs a Sunday Hebrew school.) The services are open to all, regardless of background, knowledge or level of commitment. The prayer services are user-friendly and are followed by a delicious kiddush. Ottawa Torah Centre Chabad — where the prayers are meaningful, the people are friendly, and everyone feels at home.

Contact: Rabbi Menachem M. Blum

Email: info@ottawatorahcentre.com

Website: www.ottawatorahcentre.com

Phone: (613) 843-7770

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Sephardi Association of Ottawa — Sephardic

Ottawa, Ontario

The Sephardi Association was established in 1989 by a group of Ottawa Sephardim. Services are held once a month (last Shabbat of the month) and on High Holy Days (Pessah, Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur) at the Shikun Oz, 56 Bateman, Nepean (off Greenbank Road), where special events are also held. Everybody is welcome.

Contact: Mr. Michel Tapiero

Email: mti@istar.ca

Website:

Phone: (613) 726-1162

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Temple Israel — Reform

Ottawa, Ontario

Begun in November 1966, Temple Israel, Ottawa’s only Reform synagogue, cherishes tradition and encourages the full spectrum of Jewish observance. A caring community open to varying lifestyles and choices.

Contact: Rabbi Steven H. Garten

Email: execdir@templeisraelottawa.ca; rabbishg@rogers.com

Website: www.templeisraelottawa.ca

Phone: (613) 224-1802; (613) 224-1802

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Young Israel of Ottawa — Orthodox

Ottawa, Ontario

The Young Israel of Ottawa is an Orthodox synagogue located in the heart of Westboro. Experience the warmth of our synagogue by joining us for any of our Shabbat, Yom Tov and daily services, vibrant youth activities, dynamic programming and enriching adult education programs. Make Young Israel your home and we’ll make you part of our family!

Contact: Rabbi Ari Galandauer

Email: youngisraelottawa@gmail.com

Website: www.youngisrael.ottawa.on.ca

Phone: (613) 722-8394

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Beth Ezekiel Congregation — Unaffiliated

Owen Sound, Ontario

Among the last small-town synagogues in Canada, Beth Ezekiel offers the warmth and charm of a home-town shul with the energy and vitality of a progressive congregation. Our membership runs a Hebrew school, holds services, and hosts festival celebrations throughout the year. The building is designated a site of historical significance. New members, guests, and visitors are always welcome. Contact us for service dates and times.

Contact: Ms. Judy Katz

Email: info@bethezekiel.org

Website: www.bethezekiel.org

Phone: (519) 376-8774

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Beth Israel Synagogue — Conservative/Unaffiliated

Peterborough, Ontario

Beth Israel Synagogue is a small congregation founded over 100 years ago. Community services and activities are focused at our (architectural) award-winning synagogue designed by renowned architect Eb Zeidler of Eaton Centre fame. Beth Israel represents the continuing presence of vital Jewish life in this city and surroundings. Our Jewish community has changed over the years, and we continue to evolve in order to present a welcoming and inviting Jewish experience to the broadest range of our very diverse local Jewry as well as to the many Jews who visit the beautiful Kawartha Lakes region in all seasons.

Contact: Mr. Larry Gillman

Email: info@bethisraelsynagogue.ca; bisptbo@gmail.com

Website: www.bethisraelsynagogue.ca

Phone: (705) 745-8398

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Or Pardes — Transdenominational

Peterborough, Ontario

Peterborough’s new Jewish alternative is beginning its second year of offering Shabbat services, Torah study and festival observances in a warm, spiritual community of friends. This grassroots group of all ages sings and worships during the summer at Riverside Park and at the Orchard Centre and at member homes during the rest of the year. Our Hebrew school meets Wednesdays from 4:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. We look forward to welcoming you to Peterborough.

Contact: Ms. Christine McIntyre

Email: orpardes@cogeco.net

Website: www.theorchardcentre.ca/community.htm

Phone: (705) 742-3357

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B’nai Shalom V’Tikvah Synagogue — Reform

Pickering, Ontario

Established in 1994, B’nai Shalom V’Tikvah was the first Reform synagogue in Durham region. A family-oriented synagogue with regular Friday evening and Saturday morning services, Hebrew school Sunday mornings, and a very active adult social and educational program.

Contact: Ms. Roz Chasler

Email: bnaishalomvtikvah@hotmail.com; mchasler@sympatico.ca

Website: www.bnaishalomvtikvah.ca

Phone: (905) 428-2580; (905) 420-6861

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JRCC of South Richmond Hill — Orthodox

Richmond Hill, Ontario

Serving Jews of Russian descent living in South Richmond Hill, with weekly Shabbat services and assistance with all other Jewish needs. Established in July 2009, we run our services at our location in an atmosphere that is inviting and nonjudgmental. All are welcome to experience the warmth, depth and beauty of our tradition. Services are inspiring and with instruction in English and Russian to enable all to follow along without trouble.

Contact: Rabbi Avrohom Zaltzman

Email: avrohom.zaltzman@jrcc.org

Website: www.jrcc.org/srichmondhill

Phone: (416) 222-7105 ext. 247

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Richmond Hill Country Shul — Orthodox

Richmond Hill, Ontario

The Richmond Hill Country Shul invites you and your family to be part of an established and vibrant synagogue community serving Jews from all backgrounds and religious levels. Warm family atmosphere. Shabbat, holiday and year-round services and activities. User-friendly services.

Contact:

Email: office@countryshul.org

Website: www.countryshul.org

Phone: (905) 709-7485

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Ahavas Isaac Congregation — Unknown

Sarnia, Ontario

Contact: Mr. Jack Pasternak

Email:

Website:

Phone: (519) 542-8460

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Congregation Beth Jacob — Unaffiliated

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Established in the early 1900s and with its synagogue built in 1945, this friendly congregation welcomes all visitors and newcomers to Sault Ste. Marie. Although the Congregation is unaffiliated, Conservative prayerbooks are used and all services are egalitarian. Services are held for the High Holy Days and monthly from September through May. Additionally there are activities and social events for other holidays during the year. Beth Jacob Hebrew school meets once a week. Please phone or email for times and dates.

Contact: Ms. Ginny Cymbalist

Email: ggcymbalist@yahoo.com

Website:

Phone: (705) 256-8061

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Congregation B’nai Israel — Conservative

St. Catharines, Ontario

Congregation B’nai Israel has strong community involvement and warm and friendly services. Our synagogue has an after-school Hebrew school with enrolment of 12 children above kindergarten age.

Contact: Rabbi Eliyahu Courante

Email: mdonsky@cbistcatharines.org

Website:

Phone: (905) 685-6767

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Shaar Hashomayim Synagogue — Egalitarian

Sudbury, Ontario

We welcome and honour all strands of mainstream Judaism. Our services are inclusive and respectful of individual choices of worshiping. We hold Friday night Shabbat services regularly and observe the Jewish holidays. Our Hebrew school is maintained by volunteer teachers. For further information and to contact us, please visit our website, www.jewish-sudbury.com.

Contact: Ms. Vivian Field

Email: wit.field@persona.ca; info@jewish-sudbury.com

Website: www.jewish-sudbury.com

Phone: (705) 566-1214

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Abir Yaakob Congregation — Orthodox

Thornhill, Ontario

Housed in the Sephardic Kehila Centre, the Abir Yaakob Congregation is a dynamic synagogue that boasts a sanctuary with a 600-seat capacity, a youth minyan, supervised day care, and a weekly congregational kiddush. Also housed in the Centre is an elegantly decorated mikveh. The mikveh’s direct line is (905) 669-5017.

Contact: Rabbi Amram Assayag

Email: sbeldeb@kehilacentre.com

Website: www.kehilacentre.com

Phone: (905) 669-7654; (905) 669-7654 ext. 220

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B’nai Shalom North Congregation — Conservative

Thornhill, Ontario

High Holy Day services are conducted at the Garnet Williams Community Centre in Thornhill.

Contact: Ms. Pamela Pole

Email: irenenovak@hotmail.com

Website:

Phone: (905) 707-1886

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Beit Rayim Synagogue — Conservative/Egalitarian

Thornhill, Ontario

Beit Rayim is a young, vibrant, family-oriented, egalitarian Conservative synagogue serving York Region. We are members of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Our aim is to enrich the Jewish life of each member of our synagogue and Hebrew school through a celebration of Jewish holidays and traditions and by fostering a love of learning.

Our services are participatory and filled with song. Women and men are encouraged equally to find their own comfort level within the supportive atmosphere of our service and assume leadership roles in synagogue ritual. Women are counted as part of our minyan, read from the Torah and chant the Haftarah.

Contact: Rabbi David Eligberg

Email: admin@beitrayim.org; rabbi@beitrayim.org

Website: www.beitrayim.org

Phone: (905) 889-0276

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Beth Avraham Yoseph Congregation — Orthodox

Thornhill, Ontario

A family synagogue emphasizing the warmth of Torah tradition.

Contact: Rabbi Baruch Taub

Email: info@bayt.ca

Website: www.bayt.org

Phone: (905) 886-3810

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Chabad @ Flamingo/The Family Shul — Orthodox

Thornhill, Ontario

Located at the Ernest Manson Lubavitch Centre, the only family oriented Jewish community centre in northern Thornhill. Our doors are open to everyone, every day of the year. No matter who you are or where you come from, Chabad @ Flamingo can be your home.

At our friendly and welcoming family shul you’ll find dynamic, inspiring services in a comfortable, relaxed setting. Balancing cherished traditions and modernity, we offer a wide range of activities that bring contemporary families together.

Beginning with the very youngest members of our community who are catered to at our highly regarded nursery school, we serve all ages with a constant stream of fresh, creative and exciting programming that educates, unites and inspires.

Our beautiful new sanctuary seats nearly 700, and our modern facility also houses a Beth Midrash, social hall and catering services, classrooms and multipurpose areas as well as a beautiful newly renovated men’s and women’s mikvah premises.

Contact: Rabbi Mendel Kaplan

Email: chabad@chabadflamingo.com

Website: www.chabadflamingo.com

Phone: (905) 763-4040

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Chabad Lubavitch of Markham — Orthodox

Thornhill, Ontario

A dynamic, growing shul with a friendly atmosphere serving northeast Toronto Jewry with programs for all ages.

Daily services, Torah Tots preschool, Hebrew school, Kindercamp, Rolbein Institute for Jewish Learning, Chabad Youth Club, Chabad Teen Club, Connections for Young Adults, Young Families of Toronto, senior programs, sisterhood, Chabad Male Choir, mikvah, chevra kadisha and chesed club.

Contact: Rabbi Avraham E. Plotkin

Email: chabadmarkham@on.aibn.com

Website: www.chabadmarkham.org

Phone: (905) 886-0420

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Chabad Lubavitch of Ontario — Orthodox

Thornhill, Ontario

Full range of adult classes on all subjects of Judaism. Library with 20,000 titles in book, tape and video format. Numerous daily minyanim beginning at 7:00 a.m. Educational service every Friday night and Shabbat. Day camp and Friendship Circle for children with special needs. Men’s mikvah open mornings and erev Shabbat. Women’s mikvah open every evening at dusk. Mikvah line (905) 731-4068.

Contact: Rabbi Zalman Ahron Grossbaum

Email: info@chabad.ca; rabbigrossbaum@chabad.ca

Website: www.chabad.ca

Phone: (905) 731-7000

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Congregation Ayin L’Tzion — Orthodox

Thornhill, Ontario

A Dati-Tzioni minyan housed in Netivot Hatorah Day School. Established Shavuot 5763 (2003). The minyan prides itself on its philosophy of promoting and teaching love of Torah, Am Yisrael, Eretz Yisrael, and Medinat Yisrael.

Contact: Rabbi Meir Rosenberg

Email: mizrachi@rogers.com

Website: www.ayinltzion.org

Phone: (905) 763-9030

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Jewish Russian Community Centre of Thornhill — Orthodox

Thornhill, Ontario

Serving Jews of Russian descent living in Thornhill Woods, with weekly Shabbat and holiday services and assistance with all other Jewish needs. Established a few years ago, we now run our services at Ohr Menachem Academy. In an atmosphere that is inviting and non-judgmental, all are welcome to experience the warmth, depth and beauty of our tradition. Services are inspiring and with instruction in English and Russian to enable all to follow along without trouble.

We now have daily morning services: Monday to Friday at 7:00 a.m., Sunday at 9 a.m., and Shabbat at 10 a.m. Friday evening services begin in summer at 7:00 p.m. and in winter at five minutes after candle lighting. Shabbat afternoon services are held 15 minutes before candle lighting time.

We have a Sunday school, Bar and Bat Mitzvah programs, special programs for children and women, and adult education classes.

Contact: Rabbi Chaim Hildeshaim

Email: chaim@jrcc.org

Website: www.jrcc.org/thornhillwoods

Phone: (416) 222-7105 ext. 224

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Jewish Russian Community Centre of Thornhill Woods — Orthodox

Thornhill, Ontario

Serving Jews of Russian descent living in Thonrhill, with weekly Shabbat and holiday services and assistance with all other Jewish needs. Established a few years ago, we now run our services at the Reena Foundation. In an atmosphere that is inviting and non-judgemental, all are welcome to experience the warmth, depth and beauty of our tradition. Services are inspiring and with instruction in English and Russian to enable all to follow along without trouble. Additional attractions are the ongoing classes and social events offered by the shul.

Contact: Rabbi Levi Y. Jacobson

Email: jacobson@jrcc.org

Website: www.jrcc.org/thornhill

Phone: (416) 222-7105 ext. 240

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Jewish Russian Community Centre of Yonge & Clark — Orthodox

Thornhill, Ontario

Serving Jews of Russian descent living in east Thornhill, with weekly Shabbat services and assistance with all other Jewish needs. Established a few years ago, we now run our services at the Gallanough Library. In an atmosphere that is inviting and nonjudgmental, all are welcome to experience the warmth, depth and beauty of our tradition. Services are inspiring and with instruction in English and Russian to enable all to follow along without trouble. We have a Hebrew school close by at the Yorkhill Elementary School and special programs for children and women.

Contact: Rabbi Yoseph Y. Zaltzman

Email: mendelzaltzman@jrcc.org

Website: www.jrcc.org/yonge_clark

Phone: (416) 222-7105 ext. 227

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Kol Torah Sephardic Centre — Orthodox

Thornhill, Ontario

Offering daily minyanim, Kol Torah is the shul on top of the mall at the Promenade Centre. Kol Torah is a full-service synagogue and Bet Medrash led by its young and energetic rabbi, Rav Habousha.

Contact: Rabbi Ovadya Yosef Habousha

Email: michaelgabay@rogers.com

Website:

Phone: (905) 707-9510; (905) 763-2617

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Ner Israel Yeshiva of Toronto — Orthodox

Thornhill, Ontario

Contact: Rabbi Uri Mayerfeld

Email:

Website:

Phone: (905) 731-1224

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Shaar Shalom Synagogue — Conservative

Thornhill, Ontario

A traditional Conservative synagogue. Full services on Shabbat and holidays. Daily minyanim. Programs for all ages: a sisterhood and brotherhood; groups for siblings, seniors and youth; and an afternoon Hebrew school.

Contact: Rabbi Martin J. Berman

Email: rabbi@shaarshalom.ca

Website:

Phone: (905) 889-4975

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Temple Har Zion — Reform

Thornhill, Ontario

Temple Har Zion is an egalitarian Reform congregation with music-filled, engaging and participatory Shabbat Services, weekly Torah study, daily minyan services, a monthly family service, and a monthly Tot Shabbat Service. We have a very talented lay choir. We are also known for our engaging religious education program commencing in junior kindergarten through to confirmation in Grade 10. We have many active groups within our congregation, including junior and senior choirs and youth groups (from grade 5 to grade 12), a social action committee, brotherhood, sisterhood and others, providing us with a wide variety of religious, educational, social and other programs. We also provide a very full range of enriching and stimulating afternoon and evening adult education programs. We are a warm, welcoming and diverse community, continuing to welcome members from all Jewish backgrounds, including those in interfaith and same-gender relationships. Temple Har Zion is proud to be approaching its 40th anniversary.

Contact: Rabbi Cory Weiss

Email: information@templeharzion.com

Website: www.templeharzion.com

Phone: (905) 889-2252 ext. 5; (905) 889-2252 ext. 1

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Temple Kol Ami — Reform

Thornhill, Ontario

Established in 1988, this warm and participatory egalitarian congregation holds regular family services, a monthly Tot Shabbat service and a monthly service with a sign-language interpreter. Adult education, volunteer choir and dynamic youth programming are highlights of the Temple program. Temple Kol Ami recently entered into an agreement to build its new synagogue building on the Lebovic Campus of the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, at Bathurst and Weldrick in York Region.

Contact: Rabbi Daniel Gottlieb

Email: info@templekolami.ca

Website: www.templekolami.ca

Phone: (905) 709-2620; (905) 709-2620 ext. 103

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Thornhill Community Shul — Orthodox

Thornhill, Ontario

The Thornhill Community Shul is the centre of a growing community of friendly, warm people with the deisre to grow in their Jewish knowledge and spiritual awareness. The Shul and its membership welcome Jews of all backgrounds and make a sincere effort to make all visitors and guests feel welcome and part of the group. The mission of the TCS is to create a caring, warm community of people who pray, celebrate and grow together in their Jewish life. The TCS offers all services expected of a synagogue plus much more.

Contact: Rabbi Avram Rothman

Email: theshul@aish.com

Website: www.thornhillshul.com

Phone: (905) 764-1891

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Westmount Shul & Learning Centre — Orthodox

Thornhill, Ontario

The Westmount Shul & Learning Centre provides a welcoming and warm environment, where Jews of all ages and affiliations join with a sense of common purpose: that of spiritual growth through learning Torah. Westmount Shul offers Shabbos and daily minyanim. The Learning Centre provides a great variety of classes at all levels for men, women and young adults.

Contact: Rabbi Yossi Michalowicz

Email: office@westmountshul.com

Website: www.westmountshul.com

Phone: (905) 881-7485

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Ahavat Shalom Congregation — Sephardic Orthodox

Thornhill Woods, Ontario

The shul opened in January 2008. Successful Shabbat minyan. Charismatic and enthusiastic rabbi who is very approachable and always available to answer questions and give advice. Friendly rabbinate who is available to answer questions and teach classes for women. Warm and welcoming environment. All levels of observance catered to. Growing library of both Hebrew and English texts.

Contact: Rabbi T. Pereira

Email: ahavatshalom@bellnet.ca

Website: www.ahavatshalom.ca

Phone: (416) 826-1024

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Shaarey Shomayim — Unaffiliated

Thunder Bay, Ontario

This egalitarian community has the only mikvah between Winnipeg and Toronto — a 1,500-mile distance. Services, at which all are welcome, are held on the first and third Friday evenings of the month, except in July and August. Saturday morning services are held occasionally.

Contact: Ms. Mona Shanahan

Email: monashana@shaw.ca

Website:

Phone: (807) 475-5323

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Adath Israel Congregation — Conservative

Toronto, Ontario

Dynamic family-oriented synagogue welcomes new Cantor Alex Stein. Centrally located. Daily minyanim, Shabbat and festival services. Hebrew school, with high school program. Religious, social and educational programs for babies, toddlers, youth, families and seniors. Beautiful social hall. COR catering by Caterers York. Special offer for new members.

Contact: Rabbi Steven Saltzman

Email: info@adathisrael.com

Website: www.adathisrael.com

Phone: (416) 635-5340

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Agudath Israel Anshei Keltz — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

Contact: Rabbi Uri Kaufman

Email:

Website:

Phone: (416) 256-4470; 789-5514

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Agudath Israel of Toronto — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

Connected to the world-wide Agudath Israel Organization, the synagogue has a men’s mikvah, a keilim mikvah, a library, youth activities, and classes for men and women.

Contact: Rabbi Moshe Lowy

Email:

Website:

Phone: (416) 789-5514; (416) 783-3869

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Annex Shul — Non-denominational

Toronto, Ontario

The Annex Shul is a vibrant and inclusive grassroots Jewish community in downtown Toronto. As a diverse variety of Jews, we come together for spiritual, educational, social, ethical, and cultural engagement through lively and participatory Carlebach-style services, learning opportunities, social gatherings ranging from Shabbat dinners to holiday parties, community service projects, and cultural events.

Although the majority of Annex Shul participants are graduate students and young professionals, all are welcome, regardless of age or affiliation, to join us for weekly, Friday-night davening (services) and bi-weekly Shabbat dinners.

Contact: Yacov Fruchter, Spiritual Leader (647) 267‑8752 (annexshulyacov@gmail.com)

Email: info@annexshul.com

Website: www.annexshul.com

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Anshei Minsk Congregation — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

The beautifully restored Anshei Minsk Congregation, located downtown near hospitals and the university, offers Shabbos and daily minyans and Shabbos meals.

Contact: Rabbi Shmuel A. Spero

Email: reachus@theminsk.com

Website: www.theminsk.com

Phone: (416) 595-5723; (416) 789-7242

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B’nei Akiva Yeshiva Or Chaim Cong. — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

Shacharit services at 6:20 a.m. weekdays and 7:45 Sundays.

Contact: Rabbi Shlomo Gemara

Email: sgemara@yahoo.ca

Website:

Phone: (416) 630-6772; (416) 630-6772 ext. 32

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Bais Hamedrash N’siv Olam — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

Contact: Rabbi Reuven Silver

Email: nsivolam@yahoo.com

Website:

Phone: (416) 782-8816; (416) 782-8816

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Baycrest Synagogue — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

We provide worship and study opportunities for about 1,000 persons – residents of the Centre as well as members of the larger Jewish community. The Centre offers two chaplaincy-training programs annually as well as clinical pastoral education programs, the latter under the auspices of the Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education (CAPPE).

Contact: Rabbi Dr. Nachum Berlat

Email: norman.berlat@utoronto.ca

Website: www.baycrest.org

Phone: (416) 785-2500 ext. 2988; (416) 780-9900

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Beach Hebrew Institute (Beach Synagogue) — Unaffiliated

Toronto, Ontario

Founded in 1920, the egalitarian Beach Hebrew Institute is housed in a designated heritage building in one of Toronto’s most desirable neighbourhoods. The synagogue has never employed a rabbi, and services are led by our new cantor. Our membership and Sunday School fees are modest. The shul is available for non-member Bar and Bat Mitzvahs and weddings.

Contact: Mr. Mel Winch

Email: info@beachsynagogue.com

Website: http://beachsynagogue.com/pub

Phone: (416) 694-7942

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Beth Abraham Synagogue — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

Contact: Rabbi Asher Turin

Email:

Website: www.baycrest.org

Phone: (416) 785-2500 ext. 2267; (416) 785-2500 ext. 2267

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Beth David B’nai Israel Beth Am — Conservative

Toronto, Ontario

A family-oriented synagogue with a variety of programming and services to met the needs of all members.

Contact: Rabbi Philip S. Scheim

Email: rabbi@bethdavid.com

Website: www.bethdavid.com

Phone: (416) 633-5500

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Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda — Conservative

Toronto, Ontario

Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda, besides serving its membership in religious, educational, cultural and social ways, has established many innovative programs to help integrate the special person into the community. It has been a model for its commitment to Israel Bonds and many institutions and programs in Israel, including scholarship funds for young people to study there. The synagogue is affiliated with the Canadian Council of Conservative Synagogues.

Contact: Rabbi Howard B. Morrison

Email: rabbi@beby.org

Website: www.beby.org

Phone: (416) 633-3838

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Beth Jacob V’Anshei Drildz — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

A warm, friendly and welcoming community synagogue that prides itself on being open to all.

Contact:

Email: office@byad.org

Website: www.byad.org

Phone: (416) 638-5955

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Beth Lida Forest Hill Synagogue — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

The oldest Orthodox synagogue in Forest Hill Village. A small, warm and friendly congregation open on Shabbat and festivals to all visitors and residents of the community.

Contact:

Email:

Website: www.bethlida.com

Phone: (416) 489-2550

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Beth Radom Congregation — Conservative

Toronto, Ontario

The Beth Radom Congregation is a family-oriented, traditional, Conservative, “women inclusive” synagogue offering daily services and is open to both members and non-members for all life-cycle events. We offer an innovative Sunday Hebrew school and private tutoring for ages 5 to 13+.

Contact: Rabbi Steven Schonblum

Email: rabbi.steven@bethradom.com

Website:

Phone: (416) 636-3451; (416) 636-9455

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Beth Sholom Synagogue — Traditional Conservative

Toronto, Ontario

Established in 1947, Beth Sholom Synagogue has emerged as a vibrant, youthful congregation in the Forest Hill area of Toronto. Beth Sholom has a wide variety of activities, including adult education classes, a young families nursery, seniors and youth groups, a Hebrew school with more than one hundred students, reserved High Holy Day seating, and newly renovated elegant banquet facilities, with catering by Caterers York.

Contact: Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich

Email: barbara@bethsholom.net

Website: www.bethsholom.net

Phone: (416) 783-6103

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Beth Tikvah Synagogue — Conservative

Toronto, Ontario

Beth Tikvah is a participatory congregation that has won many international awards for its music, adult education, ritual and social-action activities. Well known in the community for our lunch-and-learn programs. Newly renovated banquet hall with a choice of four outstanding kosher caterers.

Contact: Rabbi Wayne Allen

Email: rabbiallen@bethtikvah.on.ca

Website: www.bethtikvah.on.ca

Phone: (416) 221-3433; (416) 221-3433

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Beth Torah Congregation — Traditional Conservative

Toronto, Ontario

A traditional shul in existence for over fifty years, our approach to Judaism and Jewish education merges the traditional with the modern. We don’t just study our heritage — we celebrate it.

Contact: Rabbi Yossi Sapirman

Email: rabbiyossi@bethtorah.ca; director@bethtorah.ca

Website: www.bethtorah.ca

Phone: (416) 782-4495; (416) 782-4495 ext. 41

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Beth Tzedec Congregation — Conservative

Toronto, Ontario

A large, diverse congregation, we strive to create a child- and family-friendly community. Our Shabbat Synaplex™ offers a variety of worship and study options. We have one of the most vibrant programs of activities for adults and youth in all of Canada.

We sponsor programs for singles, mature adults and families. Our rabbis and hazzan are easy to access. We have elegant banquet halls serviced by Zuchter Berk Caterers. We have a congregational school, a large library and an excellent museum of Judaica.

Contact: Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl

Email: ravbaruch@beth-tzedec.org; info@beth-tzedec.org

Website: www.beth-tzedec.org

Phone: (416) 781-3511; (416) 781-3514 ext. 228

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Chabad of Midtown — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

Chabad of Midtown has a shul, Hebrew school, pre-school, full-day day care, holiday programs, and much more.

Contact: Rabbi Nechemia Deitsch

Email: rabbi@chabadmt.com

Website: www.chabadmt.com

Phone: (416) 516-2005

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Chevra Shas — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

Established in 1923, the Chevra Shas is conveniently located at 3545 Bathurst Street, just south of Highway 401 and across the street from the Baycrest Centre, the Jewish home for the aged. The shul offers daily prayer services and an evening daf hayomi shiur daily, and has a men’s mikvah. Weekday morning services are held at 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. (half an hour later on Sundays), while evening services are held before and after sunset. Saturday morning services start at 9:15 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Contact:

Email:

Website:

Phone: (416) 782-3420

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Clanton Park Machzikei Hadas — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

Contact: Rabbi Yehoshua Weber

Email: rabbiweb@gmail.com

Website: www.clantonpark.com

Phone: (416) 633-4193; (416) 630-1428

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Congregation B’nai Torah — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

Congregation B’nai Torah is a family-oriented synagogue with a wide range of programs for youth and adults of all ages.

Contact: Rabbi Yirmiya Milevsky

Email: office@bnaitorah.net

Website: www.bnaitorah.net

Phone: (416) 226-3700

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Congregation Bais Moshe — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

Contact: Rabbi M. Myski

Email:

Website:

Phone: (416) 781-6421

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Congregation Beth Haminyan — Traditional

Toronto, Ontario

Contact: Ms. Pnina Teitelbaum

Email: admin@beth-haminyan.org

Website:

Phone: (416) 783-1235

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Congregation Chasidei Bobov — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

Contact: Rabbi Yehoshua Fuhrer

Email:

Website:

Phone: (416) 789-0972; (416) 787-7251

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Congregation Darchei Noam — Reconstructionist

Toronto, Ontario

We are a progressive, egalitarian and inclusive community that integrates deep respect for traditional Judaism with modern social, intellectual and spiritual ideas. Lifelong learning is important to us, and we acknowledge diverse perspectives. Our strong youth programming underscores our commitment to future generations. Our rabbi enriches our community through Jewish scholarship and exceptional pastoral support. As of February 2008, our growing community has moved to our beautiful new “green” home at 864 Sheppard Avenue.

Contact: Rabbi Tina Grimberg

Email: darcheinoam@bellnet.ca

Website: www.darcheinoam.on.ca

Phone: (416) 638-4783

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Congregation Habonim — Liberal

Toronto, Ontario

Founded by German Jewish Holocaust survivors, Congregation Habonim is the only Liberal synagogue in Canada.

Contact: Mr. Eli Rubenstein

Email: office@congregationhabonim.org

Website: www.congregationhabonim.org

Phone: (416) 782-7125; (416) 398-2615

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Congregation Imrei Noam — Unknown

Toronto, Ontario

Contact: Rabbi Menachem Adler

Email:

Website:

Phone: (416) 782-7995

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Congregation Kahal Avreichim — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

Continuous minyonim from 7:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. and from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily. The most minyonim in the city. Daily daf yomi shiurim are lectured at 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. A light breakfast is served on weekdays for the needy. Night seder learning with chavrusas from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. is encouraged. All are welcome. Mishmar program for kids Thursday nights.

Contact: Rabbi Chizkya Sofer

Email:

Website:

Phone: (416) 783-8444; (416) 256-7785

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Congregation Shaarei Tzedek — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

Congregation Shaarei Tzedek is over one hundred years old. The shul started in 1902 and today acts as a beacon of Orthodox yiddishkeit and spirituality in downtown Toronto. The shul is commonly referred to as the Markham Street shul.

Services are held Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30 a.m., Friday evenings, Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m., Saturday evenings, and all holidays.

Contact: Rabbi Earl David

Email: markstshul18@sympatico.ca

Website: www.shaareitzedek.org

Phone: (416) 923-5828

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Congregation Shir Libeynu — Eglitarian

Toronto, Ontario

Congregation Shir Libeynu is unaffiliated, liberal, inclusive and egalitarian. Our innovative and participatory services combine tradition and innovation. Shir Libeynu is Hebrew for “song of our hearts,” and our services include prayers and music both ancient and modern. Our diverse community is a welcoming one; we are GLBT-friendly. We hold monthly Shabbat services at the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre and our High Holy Day services at Cecil Community Centre, both in downtown Toronto.

Contact: Dr. Aviva Goldberg

Email: shirlibeynu@yahoo.ca; heisenkraft@hotmail.com

Website: www.shirlibeynu.ca

Phone: (416) 465-5488

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Emunah Shleima Synagogue — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

Rabbi Gottesman has authored more than ten books, including bestselling novels “The Morning Star,” “The Harp,” “Deep Blue,” “Birdsong,” “Wings,” “Chaimkel the Dreamer,” and “Sparks From the Torah.”

Emunah Shleima is a traditional synagogue whose “members” relate to one another like a family. New “mispalelim” are welcome. If you want to learn siddur, Hebrew, Judaism, Torah, Talmud — just call or drop in!

Contact: Rabbi Meir Uri Gottesman

Email:

Website:

Phone: (416) 636-7688

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First Narayever Congregation — Traditional/Egalitarian

Toronto, Ontario

A warm and welcoming downtown congregation which combines a traditional style of prayer service with full and equal participation by women and men. Opportunities for spiritual and educational Jewish growth offered for young and old alike. The Narayever is an active, unaffiliated congregation with programs for all ages.

Contact: Rabbi Edward Elkin

Email: admin@narayever.ca

Website: www.narayever.ca

Phone: (416) 927-0546; (416) 487-4200

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Hebrew Centre of Belle Ewart — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

Established in 1944, this summer synagogue, just under one hour’s drive due north of Toronto, near Lake Simcoe, is full to capacity on Sabbath morning during summer. During summer, we offer a kiddush after Sabbath morning services and daily prayer services, and everyone is welcome. The synagogue now has air conditioning and a kosher summer mikvah for women (by appointment, (705) 456-3132).

Contact: Mr. G. Weinstock

Email:

Website:

Phone: (416) 759-1354

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Holy Blossom Temple — Reform

Toronto, Ontario

Holy Blossom Temple, founded in 1856, is Toronto’s oldest synagogue and the largest congregation of Reform Jews in Canada. New members are always welcome. For interested Jews of all ages. Join in our wide range of worship, educational and community-service activities. Shabbat services are held Friday at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Morning services are at 7:30 a.m. Monday to Friday and at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday. Evening services are at 6:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday.

Contact: Rabbi John Moscowitz

Email: templemail@holyblossom.org

Website: www.holyblossom.org

Phone: (416) 789-3291; (416) 789-3291, ext. 248

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Jewish Education Program (Ohr Somayach/J.E.P.) — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

J.E.P. offers various religious educational services to the Toronto community, such as classes, lectures, and seminars, specializing in outreach programs.

Contact: Rabbi Shlomo Noach Mandel

Email: snm@jep.ca

Website: www.jep.ca

Phone: (416) 785-5899; (416) 785-5899 ext. 222

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Jewish Russian Community Centre — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

Contact: Rabbi Yisroel Karpilovsky

Email: rabbiyk@jrcc.org

Website: www.jrcc.org/rockford

Phone: (416) 222-7105 ext. 235

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Jewish Russian Community Centre of Greater Toronto — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

Daily services at 18 Rockford Road. Shabbat services in Toronto also at 4455 Bathurst Street and 3174 Bathurst Street; in Thornhill at 927 Clark Avenue West and 8808 Bathurst; and in Concord at 51 Ritin Lane, Unit 5. High Holy Day services in Toronto at 427 Patricia (Fisherville School); 4455 Bathurst Street and 3174 Bathurst Street; in Thornhill at Yorkhill Public School (Clark and Hilda) and at 8808 Bathurst; and in Concord at 51 Ritin Lane, Unit 5.

Established in 1985 by the Rebbe, the Jewish Russian Community Centre offers a sophisticated adult education program; monthly Russian and English magazines and Jewish calendars in Russian and English; a Hebrew school, day school, preschool and daycare; holiday awareness programs; life cycle services; a chesed assistance program; and much more to serve this community.

Contact: Rabbi Yoseph Y. Zaltzman

Email: jrcc@jrcc.org; ryyzaltzman@jrcc.org

Website: www.jrcc.org

Phone: (416) 222-7105 ext. 221; (416) 222-7105 ext. 278

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Kehillat Shaarei Torah of Toronto — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

A friendly Orthodox shul.

Contact: Rabbi Joseph Kanofsky, Ph.D.

Email: office@shaareitorah.com; rjk@shaareitorah.com

Website: www.shaareitorah.com

Phone: (416) 229-2600

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Khal Toras Chesed — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

Daily Talmud lessons from 5:45 a.m. to 6:45 a.m. On Saturdays, lessons at 8:00 a.m. and two hours before sunset. Mikvah is available daily.

Contact: Rabbi Pincas Tessler

Email:

Website:

Phone: (416) 789-1891; (416) 783-9290, (905) 889-3992

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Kiever Synagogue of Toronto — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

Set like a hidden jewel in the residential heart of Kensington Market since 1917, “The Kiever” holds services every Shabbat and on all Holy Days. The format is called Liberal Orthodox, and the atmosphere is very friendly. This shul evokes a genuine sense of roots and spirituality.

Bar and Bat Mitzvah, Hebrew and Jewish “how to” lessons are open to all. Due to its historical beauty and its immaculate air-conditioned facilities, the Kiever is often booked for weddings, Jewish special events and concerts by people from all over the world.

As the Jewish community returns to the heart of the city, the Kiever holds a special place ready for you.

Contact: Mr. Dave Pinkus

Email: thekiever@kievershul.com

Website: www.kievershul.com

Phone: (416) 593-9702

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Knesseth Israel — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

Built in 1911, Knesseth Israel is the oldest synagogue in Toronto using the original building, which is now an historic site.

Contact: Mr. Edwin Goldstein

Email: edwingold@hotmail.com

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Phone: (416) 961-5556 ext. 216

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Kol Yisroel Congregation — Conservative

Toronto, Ontario

Kol Yisroel holds Shabbat services weekly. High Holy Day services are held in the congregation’s air-conditioned hall, which has a seating capacity of 500.

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Phone: (416) 630-9444

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Kollel Avreichim — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

Established in 1971, the first kollel for scholars in Canada. We specialize in helping people find their roots and learn to appreciate their heritage. The Institute is a resource centre for difficult halachic queries. We have a comprehensive book and tape library. We are the sole suppliers of the “Fast Easy” pill (for relief of nausea and headaches on fast days)!

Contact: Rabbi Jacob Hirschman

Email: kolleltoronto@rogers.com

Website: www.kollel.com

Phone: (416) 789-1853; (416) 789-5882; 789-7902

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Lodzer Centre Congregation — Conservative

Toronto, Ontario

A Conservative congregation dedicated to the Holocaust and serving the needs of the entire community, we have a beautiful chapel that seats 225, just about right for most simchot. We also have a beautiful ballroom for weddings, social events and all family-cycle happenings.

Contact: Rabbi Matthew Kaufman

Email: lodzerrabbi@rogers.com

Website:

Phone: (416) 636-6665

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Magen David Sephardic Congregation — Sephardic

Toronto, Ontario

Contact: Mr. Max Arrobas

Email: marrobas@hotmail.com

Website:

Phone: (416) 636-0865; (416) 630-9173

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Maon Noam Congregation — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

Maon Noam was founded in 1993. It caters mainly to Russian-speaking Jews from the former Soviet Union. We assist immigrant families with no knowledge of their Jewish roots in embracing Judaism and integrating into the Jewish community. Maon Noam offers many programs and services for all categories of congregants, from preschoolers to seniors. We are a growing congregation and have recently expanded to a Maple location to serve the spiritual needs of Jewish families living in the north of the Greater Toronto Area.

Contact: Rabbi Hirsch Rabiski

Email: allaitk@rogers.com

Website: http://maonnoam.ca/

Phone: (416) 398-7050; (416) 650-9039; (647) 236-7700

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Minyan Sepharad Congregation — Sephardic

Toronto, Ontario

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Phone: (416) 665-0096

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Mizrachi Bayit – Torah V’Avodah — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

The oldest religious Zionist minyan in Canada.

Contact: Rabbi Yakov Kerzner

Email: mizrachi@rogers.com

Website:

Phone: (416) 630-9266; (416) 633-7675

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Petah Tikva Anshe Castilla Congregation — Sephardic (Orthodox)

Toronto, Ontario

Established in 1957, Petah Tikva was the first Sephardic synagogue in Ontario.

Contact: Rabbi Yoseph Oziel

Email: ptinfo@petahtikva.on.ca

Website: www.petahtikva.on.ca

Phone: (416) 636-4719; (416) 635-9088

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Pride of Israel — Traditional Conservative

Toronto, Ontario

Established more than 100 years ago, we are a truly haymish congregation offering traditional davening and exciting youth and adult programs.

Contact: Rabbi Sean Gorman

Email: office@prideofisraelsynagogue.com

Website: www.prideofisraelsynagogue.com

Phone: (416) 226-0111 ext. 10; (416) 226-0111 ext. 16

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Shaarei Shomayim Congregation — Modern Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

Friendly modern Orthodox synagogue centrally located in Toronto, offering daily services and four different settings on Shabbat. The congregation offers a variety of stimulating programs for all age levels, including a daily Gemara shiur, a broad range of adult education classes and events, special activities for youth, a dynamic brotherhood, and active sisterhood.

Contact: Rabbi Chaim Strauchler

Email: rabbistrauchler@shomayim.org; pelt@shomayim.org

Website: www.shomayim.org

Phone: (416) 789-3213

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Shaarei Tefillah Congregation — Modern Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

We house the Chabad Girls’ High School. We have a special Shabbat youth program for elementary school students as well as a Shabbat nursery for 3- to 5-year-olds. We conduct a “Beit Medrash” learning program every Monday night and have an array of adult education programs.

Contact: Rabbi Moshe Stern

Email: shul_office@bellnet.ca

Website:

Phone: (416) 787-1631; (416) 785-9919

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Shomer Israel Congregation — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

The Shomer Israel has membership dues of $125 and provides a kiddush every Shabbat. Friday night davening is at 7:00 p.m. all summer and at candle-lighting time in winter. Services begin at 9:00 a.m. on Shabbat and at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday. The minyan is located in the park behind Rockford Public School.

Contact: Rabbi Shloimie Schwartz

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Phone: (416) 667-1224; (416) 226-1419

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Shomrai Shaboth-Chevra Mishnayoth — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

This is the oldest Orthodox synagogue in Toronto.

Contact: Rabbi Yacov S. Felder

Email: info@shomraishabbos.com

Website: www.shomraishabbos.com

Phone: (416) 782-8849

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Stashover-Slipia Congregation — Orthodox (mixed seating)

Toronto, Ontario

The Stashover-Slipia shul is about to celebrate its centenary. We offer a blend of the old and the new that we call “Intelligent Judaism.” Services take place on Shabbat and Sunday mornings and on holy days. Shabbat services begin at 9:30 a.m., with coffee and rogelach at 9:00 a.m. Our service is Orthodox with mixed seating. Women may receive aliyot and read from the Torah but may not lead services and do not count for minyan. After services we have a kiddush luncheon and then an interactive “Voices of Torah” class led by Dr. Jack Lipinsky. We are proud of the cordial welcome and relaxed atmosphere of our services and of the high quality of learning. Truly a spiritual experience.

Contact: Mr. Jay Safer

Email: stashleader@yahoo.com

Website:

Phone: (416) 789-1333

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Temple Sinai Congregation — Reform

Toronto, Ontario

Join us for a service. Find a community.

Our inclusive and caring Reform congregation is committed to creating an environment in which all of our members have access to meaningful worship opportunities, including daily minyanim, family and senior Shabbat dinners, communal Shabbat services, and study sessions. Temple Sinai strives to make its facilities accessible by providing congregrants with handicap access and the use of visual and auditory aids.

Our committees, programs, library, and Judaica shop are a wonderful way to explore and become involved in Temple life. For your simchah, Temple’s catering and banquet facilities will make your affair one to remember. Because we are committed to fostering inclusiveness, Temple Sinai also offers interfaith Temple families the option of side-by-side burials.

Starting at 18 months, your children will be delighted with our wide range of programming offered in our nursery school. Our Hebrew and religious school runs from Junior Kindergarten through to high school. We have a full bar mitzvah program as well as a northern campus for those who live north of Steeles Avenue.

At every age and stage, a place for you.

Contact: Rabbi Michael Dolgin

Email: office@templesinai.net

Website: www.templesinai.net

Phone: (416) 487-4161

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Terraces of Baycrest

Toronto, Ontario

Terraces of Baycrest has two synagogues: Beth Abraham Jacob Synagogue (Orthodox), led by Rabbi A. Turin, and Beth Chaverim Synagogue (Conservative). The members of both are residents of the Terraces of Baycrest and the surrounding neighbourhood.

Contact: Ms. Bobbie Pfisterer-Cohen

Email: bcohen@baycrest.org

Website:

Phone: (416) 785-2500 ext. 2546

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The Village Shul & Aish HaTorah Learning Centre (Kehillas Mishkan Noach) — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

A dynamic community, the Village Shul emphasizes education—for the very young to the young at heart.

Contact: Rabbi Ahron Hoch

Email: villageshul@aish.com, mbookbinder@aish.com

Website: www.villageshul.com

Phone: (416) 785-1107; (416) 785-1107 ext. 205

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Tiferet Israel Congregation — Sephardic

Toronto, Ontario

Tiferet Israel is a small and friendly Sephardic congregation promoting unity and tradition. Established in the mid-1960s, the majority of its members speak either French or Spanish. The synagogue has no paid staff.

Contact: Mr. Moses Elmaleh

Email: Moses.Elmaleh@brookfieldproperties.com

Website:

Phone: (416) 633-1874

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Toras Emes Congregation — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

Toras Emes Congregation offers a strictly kosher banquet hall, a fully stocked library, a men’s mikvah, and an evening kollel daily from 8:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.

Contact: Rabbi Mordechai Ochs

Email: info@viewmount.com

Website: www.viewmount.com

Phone: (416) 782-9621; (416) 781-9676

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Yeshiva Nachalas Zvi — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

Contact: Rabbi Yitzchok Z. Kaplan

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Phone: (416) 782-8912

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Yeshiva Yesodei Hatorah — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

Contact: Rabbi M. Kanner

Email:

Website:

Phone: (416) 787-1101; (416) 787-5744

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Zichron Shneur — Orthodox

Toronto, Ontario

Contact: Rabbi David Pam

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Website:

Phone: (416) 781-0136

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Temple Shalom — Reform

Waterloo, Ontario

Temple Shalom has an active religious school from Tot Shabbat to grade seven, weekly services from September through June, and many adult and youth programs. We welcome singles and families of all forms to our services.

Contact: Rabbi Lori Cohen

Email: ddykaar@rogers.com; president@templeshalom.ca

Website: www.templeshalom.ca

Phone: (519) 746-2234

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Congregation Beth El — Reform

Windsor, Ontario

Contact: Rabbi Jeffrey Ableser

Email: ableser@uwindsor.ca

Website:

Phone: (519) 969-2422

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