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Passover is April 22 – 30. Could you be part of our DJC tradition of welcoming into your home those who need a place to celebrate liberation with others? Are you already cooking for so many that an extra mouth or two won’t be a problem? Are you feeling awkward about asking for a place to […]

At the most recent Wrestling Together community conversation, we explored ways that each of us has been impacted and distorted by anti-Semitism. Our personal stories, alongside historical context, hold the keys to understanding how we, individually and collectively, carry the damaging effects of this systemic oppression against Jews. read the details

For the second month in a row, DJC Movie Night has seen record-breaking turnouts! Thirty three people came out on February 20th to enjoy Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy — and it was a bit hit. We laughed, we cheered, we sang, and, afterward, we schmoozed and noshed. If you’re looking for a lively way […]

The DJC Social Justice Committee is looking for a volunteer from our community who speaks Arabic. Recently we found out that the parents of the Syrian family we are sponsoring do not speak any English and although we will have access to other translators in the GTA who are working with Syrian newcomers, it would […]

Interfaith responses to the Syrian refugee crisis. read more People from many faiths gathered at Congregation Darchei Noam on Feb 9/16 to hear an interfaith panel discuss how various communities are responding to the crisis. Rabbi Miriam Margles & other DJC-ers attended.

Yes, Fireside Chats are back – like girl guide cookies – for a limited time only! OUR NEXT SCHEDULED FIRESIDE CHAT will be on Wednesday, February 24, at 7:00 pm, in the home of Member Engagement Committee Chair Daphne Woolf. Why do you want to come? Because you’re wondering how to feel more connected to […]

We’re still waiting for when. Meanwhile we still need … “A pot, a pan, a broom, a hat”? read more

What’s the difference? DJC member Lynne Raskin talks about the work being done in the city to help the thousands of government sponsored refugees who are already here. read more

Following the successful 70s dance party and silent auction fundraiser held on October 3rd, the DJC Accessibility Initiative would like to share the following statement from Eastminster United Church with our community: Eastminster Plan for Accessibility Eastminster United Church has a strong commitment to upholding values of social justice and equity. In our statement of […]

The Social Justice Committee is excited to report REAL STORAGE has generously donated space to hold the items we are gathering for the Syrian refugee family the DJC community will be sponsoring. A shout-out to Sharron Kussiar, the Furniture Lead on our Settlement Subcommittee, who landed the deal. Now we are seeking volunteer drivers and schleppers to […]

… on the way to our storage locker, or a tale of how two new volunteers managed to collect many dear items from our community. read more

The Social Justice Committee is seeking temporary space [for up to 8 months] for its collection of furniture, clothing, and other household items for the Syrian refugee family the DJC community will be sponsoring. Anyone who can offer a storage space is asked to contact the Social Justice Committee with a description of the space, […]

We’ve had a wonderful first term in the Jewish Studies Program. We began by learning about the High Holy Days and establishing classroom routines. This was followed by many exciting events. I am pleased to share some of the highlights with you. For the first time, we were able to arrange a school field trip […]

This has been a wrenching week. We grieve and stand with France and with Lebanon. The acts of terror in Paris and Beirut this past week have left scars of rage, grief, heartbreak and fear around the world. As a community rooted in Jewish values and teachings, we are in pain when human beings forget […]

Over 30 DJC members met for our second of nine community conversations to explore and share why it matters to us to be part of Jewish life and part of a Jewish community. It was a fantastic second session in our Year of Wrestling Together, a thought-provoking and moving evening that demonstrated the depth and […]

Over 30 DJC members met for our second of nine community conversations to explore and share why it matters to us to be part of Jewish life and part of a Jewish community. Through writing and discussion, we probed how and why we each connect with Judaism. We started with an exercise (you can do […]

Discover our first step in our Year of Wrestling Together. Here are the responses.

What Is Ritual & What Is Our Role Within It ~ Part 1 We began the 4th of our 9 Year of Wrestling Together sessions by asking people to think of a Jewish ritual they find meaningful and to reflect on what makes it meaningful to them. Please read the responses from the December 7th […]

The DJC is committed to accessibility and inclusion. Please help us create a more accessible environment for all members – and especially for those who have sensitivities to airborne chemicals, scents, and fragrances – by adhering to our new scent-free policy. Under this policy, when attending DJC services or other gatherings, members are asked to […]