Weekly Seven Minute Torah podcast by Rabbi Micah Streiffer:
Making modern meaning from ancient texts! Each week Rabbi Micah Streiffer discusses the weekly Torah portion in about 7 to 12 minutes, through liberal Jewish eyes. We weave together philosophy, spirituality, tradition, and social justice – and derive meaning for today‘s life from our sacred sources. Longer episodes include a bonus interview with leading rabbis and Jewish thought leaders. Click HERE for the Podcast
From the earliest days of Operation Rising Lion, IMPJ’s Center for Community Development has worked with each of our congregations to map the evolving reality, assess needs, offer support, and shape recovery plans. They’ve encountered elderly members and families whose homes were damaged, some evacuated to hotels in unfamiliar cities, some already facing the certainty that they will not have a home to return to for at least a year. Among them: a single-parent household, a family with a child with special needs, and many others now confronting the painful task of starting over. We are helping to locate long-term accommodations, furnish new apartments, and provide support for basic needs. Behind every request is a person, a story, a congregation, one of our communities doing its utmost to care for its members while holding fast to its spiritual and communal center. To continue supporting this work click here
If you are in the Collingwood area check out the Southern Georgian Bay Jewish Community, SGBJC
Jewish Learning with ReformJudaism.org
Have you been thinking about exploring Judaism or learning to read Hebrew? Whether you are curious about conversion or just want to learn something new about Jewish life, you’re welcome in our virtual classroom! Our programs affirm people from all backgrounds and are LGBTQ+-friendly. All programs are captioned.
Learn to Read Hebrew for Adults
Familiarity with Hebrew can be key to feeling at home in the Jewish community. Learn the shapes and sounds of the Hebrew alphabet in this ten-session online course from the Union for Reform Judaism. Next session starts Monday June 16
Review and refresh your Hebrew reading skills in this 90-minute online class. Whether you recently learned the aleph bet or learned long ago and are feeling a little rusty, our warm and supportive online space can help you gain a renewed sense of confidence. Next class June 8 at 8 PM ET
Introduction to Judaism Online
Introduction to Judaism engages adults interested in exploring a modern take on Jewish life. Join our online community where everyone and their questions are welcome. New cohorts begin every two to three months. Choose the cohort that’s best for you. 20 sessions. Classes meet for twenty 90-minute sessions.
A Taste of Judaism® Upcoming Classes
This 3-session online program is all about introducing you to what is delicious about Judaism: sacred stories, beliefs and values, and a diverse community – with plenty of time for your questions. Next sessions are on Sundays, October 26, November 2, November 9, 2025 at 8:00-9:30 pm ET.
Learn Modern Hebrew at York University:
Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.
The Auschwitz Exhibition at ROM and runs until Sept 1, 2025. Book your visit in advance through rom.ca.
We don’t know the name of the owner of this shoe, nor where she was from. There is a small possibility she survived the deportation. But, in all likelihood, within hours of arriving at Auschwitz she was murdered and her shoes thrown onto a pile with all the others.
Created by Musealia and co-produced by the Auschwitz Memorial, ROM’s presentation of this exhibition is made possible with support from The Azrieli Foundation, Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, The Hennick Family Foundation, The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation and UJA Federation of Greater Toronto.
Apply or learn more at
https://www.alliedvoicesforisrael.org/highschool
If you’re experiencing antisemitism – whether online or in the “real world” there are multiple ways to report; reportanincident@bnaibrith.ca for incidents involving violence, vandalism or harassment in the “real world,” and at onlineincidents@bnaibrith.ca for incidents occurring online or call the Anti-Hate Hotline 1-800-892-2624
Jewish Free Loan Toronto helps individuals and families in need https://jewishfreeloan.ca/
CANADIAN HELP LINES:
988 suicide crisis helpline Canada
Youth: Text WELLNESS to 686868. Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868
Adults: Text WELLNESS to 741741.
Call 911 if you are in immediate danger or need of urgent medical support.
Call 211 to connect to programs and services in your community.
