DJC Blog

Kavod means ‘honour’ in Hebrew. Through this column we express our respect and thankfulness for donors and acknowledge the individuals and milestones they have honoured with a donation. The Hebrew phrase Kol ha Kavod is translated as “congratulations, well done”. This is our message as the DJC expresses thanks for donations from: Marlee Novak, in […]

It’s hard to believe we are at the end of another great term. Some highlights for staff and students have included our new Middah (Jewish value) of the Month program and the awesome chuggim (special activities), which have included performance, 3-D art, storybook-making, and choir — all on the theme of our December middah Ometz […]

Don’t Be Leaf-t Out! 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 […]

KAVOD/Honour is a new feature of our monthly newsletter. Kavod means honour in Hebrew, and it expresses our respect and appreciation towards donors and honourees alike. Taking this opportunity to support the DJC also provides a way for members to know about birthdays, anniversaries, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, graduations, career appointments, deaths, yahrzeits, or any significant events happening within the congregation. […]

Watch this SHORT VIDEO where our members say it best, expressing their gratitude to our donors… AND hang in for the credit roll at the end! We will update this every year.

As wildfires rage through Israel, our concerns and prayers are with the firefighters and with the thousands of Israelis who are in danger and are being evacuated from their homes. To help those affected by the blazes, United Jewish Appeal has opened a relief fund, or call 416-631-5705. Funds raised will be used for immediate […]

Due to do serious allergies in our community, it is important that all potluck dishes arrive with an ingredients list attached. We know it is a lot to prepare food and this is an extra step, however, it allows us to include everyone in our communal meals. With much gratitude … the DJC

We are delighted to announce that Mindy Harris will join the DJC Board as Treasurer as of December. A devoted DJC member since the early days, Mindy has a deep appreciation of our community and brings a wealth of experience to the position. The DJC Board of Directors ~ Emma, Hilla, Josh, Elisabeth, Mara, Marlee, […]

On October 16, 2016, to mark WORLD FOOD DAY and INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY, the Danforth Multifaith Community participated in the “CHEW ON THIS” campaign to walk together from mosque to church and synagogue to the DJC community sukkah to speak out against poverty and hunger in our community. This was our […]

Our year started off with a bang. We’ve had a great time learning about the High Holy Days and getting settled in for a year of Jewish learning. Students are excited about their new chuggim (special activity) groups, and the integration of a “middah (Jewish value) of the month” program. We had the pleasure of […]

Hello, my name is Emma Firsten-Kaufman. I’m a new member of the DJC Board of Directors, and one of my goals for the year is to create programs to engage people like me: young adults in the community who are, or feel, too old to go to Jewish school and youth programs, and too young […]

Interested in volunteering? We’re looking for volunteers to help hand out apples and information at 1:30 prior to our walk, as well as two or three people to organize the refreshments and clean up at the sukkah. Please contact us if you’re interested in helping out for our first “Chew On This” Walk. The DJC […]

You are invited to try this practice. Wearing white is an expression of cleansing, as well as representing our death shrouds. We die to our old selves and are reborn and renewed on the other side of teshuvah and At-One-Ment.

There will be a box at the front of the sanctuary throughout Yom Kippur. We are asking members to write an anonymous note, sharing a specific wrong or regret for which you are seeking teshuvah (repentance and repair). As a way to personalize the collective prayers of vidui (confession), these will be read out loud […]

Eastminster Renovations Update The renovations to make Eastminster wheelchair accessible are moving forward. When they are completed, the building will have an accessible entrance at Jackman that will be safe and fully up to code, and there will be accessible washrooms on the first floor. Regrettably, we have been informed that the renovations will not […]

Registration continues until classes reach capacity (15 students per grade). We still have a few spots left in SK and Kita 2, 3, 5, 6. Please contact us for more information and / or to register. Classes begin September 15th. We look forward to welcoming all new and returning students & families! For information about our school & curriculum, visit DJC […]

Is song a doorway for you into spiritually uplifting and moving Jewish life? Are you interested in being part of growing joyful, soulful music at the DJC? This is a unique opportunity to learn and sing with my dear friend and masterful colleague Joey Weisenberg. Join me (Rabbi Miriam), Cantor Lisa, and a room full […]

A t this past week’s AGM, Kathy Glazier, the Project Lead for the Syrian family sponsorship initiative, representing our Social Justice Committee, presented a report summarizing where the project has been thus far and what we can look forward to in the coming months. JIAS, our settlement agency, has recently informed us that the family […]

The DJC will gleefully show its pride on Sunday, July 3rd, when we march in the Toronto Pride Parade. To actively demonstrate the inclusiveness of which we are so proud and our commitment to it, it is essential for the DJC to be visible at such an important LGBT event. The more marchers we have, the more […]

Hello! I’d like to thank everyone for another amazing year at the DJC Children’s Jewish Studies Program! As always, our students worked on many creative and meaningful projects. Grade 1 completed interactive Jewish Calendar wheels, Grade 3 created and published a book of the story of Joseph, and Grade 4 worked all semester on their […]