DJC Blog

Eastminster United Church now features a new barrier-free entrance that includes a new accessibility ramp, a new elevator for accessing the lower level Hurndale room, accessible washrooms on each level, as well as new flooring and paint finishes. Stay tuned for an invitation to the upcoming “Grand Opening” celebration this Fall!

Despite the rain storm, we had a fabulous multi-faith “Chew On This” walk this past Sunday, October 15th, 2017. It all began in the mosque — the Madinah Masjid at Danforth & Donlands when over one hundred people were welcomed by Imam Shiraz and the community. We listened to words of wisdom from our spiritual […]

Families with young children are invited to gather to discuss their ideas and give input as we shape our programming for this age group. To get involved and to find out more details, please email Alysse at djc.js.principal@gmail.com. Location: Eastminster Church, 310 Danforth Ave – BOARD ROOM. Date / Time: Saturday, October 21, 10:30 – 11:30 am.

Please note, there is a NEW PARKING VIOLATION DISPUTE PROCESS Parking consideration may be given on side streets around Eastminster where parking is permitted. The City of Toronto has introduced an Administrative Penalty System – an easier, more convenient process for disputing parking violations. Disputes will be handled by the City instead of through the court, providing you […]

The DJC is continuing its relationship with the Bethany Church Food Bank. Your contributions will be greatly appreciated by the many local families who depend on the food bank every week. Non-perishable items are constantly needed: Canned fruits and vegetables, canned protein (meat, fish, beans, etc), infant formula, diapers for children and senior adults, cat […]

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Meet at the Madinah Masjid (mosque) at 1015 Danforth Avenue (@Donlands) at 2:30 p.m. to: Hear Rabbi Miriam and other faith leaders speak about the need to end poverty and hunger; Walk along the Danforth united as a diverse multifaith community committed to our belief that peace and […]

Most of our community has seen the Yahrzeit wall hangings that are up during the High Holy Days and our special Yizkor service to remember the departed. It is a beautiful way to honour loved ones who are no longer with us. Many in the community have admired the wall hangings and thought to themselves, […]

Please contribute to the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund This week we continue to keep those impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma in our thoughts and prayers. In Texas, conditions continue to deteriorate for people living on the Gulf Coast, including much of Houston’s Jewish community. Over 70 percent of the city’s Jewish population of 63,700 lives in areas that have experienced high […]

The DJC is planning to launch a membership survey in the fall, and we need your expertise in order to get it right! Contact us if you’re interested.

The Chair of our Social Justice Committee, Sharron Kusiar, has two allotment gardens at the Leslie Street Spit and every summer she donates the produce of the second garden to a different non-profit. This year, the DJC-sponsored Syrian family is interested in cultivating Sharron’s second garden, and the Social Justice Committee is looking for DJC […]

As Jews, we can easily imagine what it was like for our relatives to come to Canada as new immigrants without a firm grasp of the language, culture, or local customs. Now fast forward to May and June of this year and think about thousands of Syrian newcomers and their families experiencing their first Ramadan […]

It has been just over two months since the DJC-sponsored newcomer family first arrived in Canada on March 20! Once the immediate settlement tasks were completed, we went about finding the family a permanent home. Since moving day, a tireless team of DJC volunteers has helped to orient, connect and settle them in their new […]

We are currently hiring teachers for our after school program as well as a leader for our new teen program. If you would like to apply, please be sure that your application specifies which position(s) you are interested in. Teachers — Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6 We are looking for dynamic teachers for our […]

As we look forward to gathering in September for the High Holy Days, it’s worth taking a moment to celebrate how much our community has accomplished this year. Here are just a few highlights: The DJC gained the ability to conduct interfaith marriages for its members. Cantor Lisa Kent is officiating our first inter-faith wedding […]

As of July, we’re welcoming a new member to the DJC team — Ariella Flatt, Communications & Social Media Coordinator. Ariella will be helping us extend the reach and visibility of all the great things happening in our community by growing our online presence and enhancing how we communicate with members. We would like to extend […]

Kavod donations in Dad’s name are a fine tribute to him for his contributions to your life. Do his colourful, fatherly ways bring a smile to your face? Then celebrate with a donation that honours him and supports DJC activities at the same time. We’ll acknowledge you and your dad, granddad, father-in-law, stepfather, or the […]

Our DJC Multi-Faith Committee is currently working on preparing and delivering Eid gift baskets for some newly-arrived Syrian families [including the family we are sponsoring] who are celebrating their first Ramadan and Eid in Toronto. This is the second year we will be doing this very heartwarming and fun project. (Read about last year’s inaugural […]

Have you ever tried to attend a DJC event and found that it was not accessible to you because of a physical, mental, or psychological barrier? If accessibility issues are relevant to you, or someone else you know in the community, please take a moment and respond to this brief survey to help the Accessibility […]

Participation in the training involves one full-day intensive and one follow-up evening session. Last year we announced our inclusive and innovative decision about ritual leadership at the DJC. {Read the details of the decision and the goals of the RLT program.} We began this training program to enable any member of our community to lead […]

I can’t believe that another wonderful year of learning has come to a close. Many thanks to everyone who made it happen — from our administrators, to the Education Committee, to the families, to the incredible teaching staff. Some highlights from this year include music lessons with Sabrina, special holiday celebrations, the Middah of […]