High Holy Day Services 5780 - 2019
Rosh Hashana:
Sunday, September 29th (Erev)
First Day - Monday, September 30th
Second Day - Tuesday, October 1st
Yom Kippur:
Tuesday, October 8th (Erev)
Wednesday, October 9th
This is a list of congregations and organizations welcoming non-members to their services. For complete information, please contact the congregations directly as noted below.
On behalf of UJA Federation, we wish you a Healthy, Happy and Peaceful New Year. Shana Tova.
Conservative Congregations
Beth David Synagogue Satellite Service
Services held at Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
10268 Yonge St.
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 3B7
info@bethdavid.com www.bethdavid.com
$210 Single (Includes 2 adults & children 19 and under)
$420 Family (Includes 2 adults & children 19 and under)
Family-friendly Egalitarian Service
Children’s activities (ages 3 -10 yrs. old)
Onsite parking s Handicap accessible
Hassle-free seating s Theatre-style comfort
Beit Rayim Synagogue
Services held at TanenbaumCHAT Kimel Education Centre
Lebovic Jewish Community Campus
9600 Bathurst Street, Vaughan
905.303.5471
admin@beitrayim.org www.beitrayim.org
$300 adult
$180 young adults (13-24)
Children 0-12 are free when accompanied by a paying adult
Family oriented. Egalitarian. Comprehensive youth program
Wheelchair accessible; barrier free washrooms
Beth Sholom Synagogue
1445 Eglinton Ave. West, Toronto
info@bethsholom.net; www.bethsholom.net
416.783.6103
Traditional service $350 adult. Reserved seating.
Family Service $600 for the family. (My First Holy Days, a unique Family Service option for ages 0 - 5! Snacking and crying welcome)
NEW! In Conversation series featureing Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich and special guests Adam Minsky (Rosh Hashana - 1st Day) and Rabbi Zalman Rothschild (Rosh Hashana - 2nd Day).
Youth and Teen programs.
Something for everyone.
Egalitarian, Wheelchair accessible
Aish Toronto, Thornhill Community Shul
949 Clark Avenue West, Thornhill
905.764.1891
theshul@aish.com www.thornhillshul.com
Services held at Shul location 949 Clark Avenue West
Main Sanctuary: $250/adult; $200/student; $135/child
Auxiliary service: $180/adult; $80/student; $60/child (Jerusalem Hall)
Children’s program $50
Family Experience Program $54/person @ and Reena Building, 927 Clark Ave West
Wheelchair accessible; barrier-free washrooms; elevator; bimah accessible
Chabad Romano Centre
Elgin West Community Centre
11099 Bathurst St, Richmond Hill
905.303.1880
chabad@chabadrc.org www.chabadrc.org
$150/adult main sanctuary (regular service)
Children’s youth service up to age 16 - No charge
Wheelchair accessible
Chabad - Uptown Chabad
15 Hove Street, Toronto
416.635.9696
uptownchabad@gmail.com www.uptownchabad.com
All seats for non-members are $125/adult; $35/child
Children’s program from toddler age until 13
Wheelchair accessible
Chabad on the East Side
55 Rawlinson Avenue
Rabbi Shmuly Grossbaum
647.677.0665
JNY - Jewish North York Centre
465 Patricia Ave
Toronto
Rabbi Yisroel Karpilovsky
416.520.3297
Rabbi@JewishNorthYork.org
www.JewishNorthYork.org
Join us for meaningful and inspirational services in a warm and welcoming atmosphere
All Welcome
Children's Program
Members and non-members are welcome in our Synagogue at all times with or without a ticket.
Both members and non members can purchase tickets to have their seats reserved.
Membership includes 2 free adult seats and 2 free kids tickets.
To reserve seats for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Services go online: www.JewishNorthYork.org or call Mrs. Masha Adirin 647.518.8770 x 1
All prayers will take place at JNY - 465 Patricia Ave
Schedule:
Rosh Hashana Services
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29
Evening Services 7:30 pm
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 30
& TUESDAY OCTOBER 1
Morning Services 9:00 am
Children's program 10:00 am
Torah Reading 10:45 am
Shofar Blowing 12:30 pm
Yom Kippur Services
TUESDAY OCTOBER 8
Kol Nidrei 7:30 pm
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 9
Morning Services 9:00 am
Children's program 10:00 am
Torah Reading 10:45 am
Yizkor Memorial Service 1:00 pm
Neila 6:30 pm
Fast ends 8:03 pm
Jewish Russian Community Centre
Services geared to the Russian community
416-222-7105 x 221
$100/adult; $80/senior, $40/child
All locations have Hebrew/English/Russian Prayer Books
Some locations have a sermon in Russian
Childcare available at some locations
Check individual location regarding accessibility
Locations:
- Richmond Hill/Maple
Bathurst & Weldrick
50 Marc Santi Blvd.
Rabbi Avrohom Zaltzman
- Concord
411 Confederation Dr. Unit 14, Concord
Rabbi Avi Weinstein
- Thornhill Woods
North Thornhill C.C.
300 Pleasant Ridge Ave
Rabbi Chaim Hildeshaim
- West Thornhill
Centre for the Arts
525 New Westminster Dr., Thornhill
Rabbi Levi Jacobson
- East Thornhill
JRCC East Thornhill
7608 Yonge Street, #3, Thornhill
Rabbi Mendel Zaltzman
- South Thornhill
1 Cordoba Dr. (Party room), Thornhill
Rabbi Levi Blau
- Steeles & Hilda
175 Hilda Ave. (Party Room), North York
Melekh Brikman
- Rockford
18 Rockford Rd., North York
Rabbi Shmuel Neft
- Bathurst & Sheppard
4455 Bathurst Street, Toronto
Roman Goldstein
- Bathurst & Lawrence
3174 Bathurst Street, Toronto
Mordechai Natarov
Chabad of Downtown
420 King St West. (corner of Charlotte St.)
416-546-9770 info@jewishdt.com
To reserve seats please visit: www.jewishdt.com
Seats are $125/Adult $25/Child
ROSH HASHANA
Sunday, September 29th
Holiday Candle Lighting - 6:44 pm
Evening Services: 7:00 pm
Rosh Hashanah Dinner by online RSVP only
Monday, September 30th
Morning Services: 9:30 am
Shofar Blowing: 12:00 pm
Mincha: 6:00 pm
Followed by Tashlich @ The Waterfront - Spadina Quay
Evening Services: 7:30 pm
Holiday Candle Lighting after 7:43 pm
Tuesday, October 1st
Morning Services: 9:30 am
Shofar Blowing: 12:00 pm
Chag ends at 7:41 pm
YOM KIPPUR
Tuesday, October 8th, 2019
Candle Lighting and Fast Begins at 6:28 pm
Kol Nidrei: 7:00 pm
Wednesday, October 9th, 2019
Morning Services: 9:30 am
Yizkor Service: 12:15 pm
Afternoon & Neilah Services: 5:00 pm
Sounding of the Shofar & Fast Ends: 7:27 pm
A light break-fast will be served
Warm & Friendly Environment
English-Hebrew Prayer Books
Inspirational & Meaningful Services
No membership or affiliation necessary!
Knesseth Israel (Junction Shul)
56 Maria Street, Toronto
416-961-5556
info@junctionshul.org www.junctionshul.org
No ticket sales; first come, first serve; limited space
The Richmond Hill Country Shul
9225 Bathurst Street, Richmond Hill
905-709-7485
office@countryshul.org https://www.countryshul.org/
1. Sunday, September 29th, 2019 (Erev Rosh Hashana)
2. Monday, September 30th, 2019 (1st Day)
3. Tuesday, October 1st, 2019 (2nd Day)
4. Erev Yom Kippur - Tuesday, October 8th, 2019
5. Yom Kippur - Wednesday, October 9th, 2019
Tickets include seating for both Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur.
Individual $100, Couple $180, Family $250
Payment of ticket must be made prior to issuing tickets either online with credit-card or in person via cash or cheque.
***No one will be turned away for financial need, please contact rabbi@countryshul.org to discuss further***
Thornhill Woods Shul in Partnership with Aish Toronto
Services held at Ace Daycare Building, 941 Rutherford Road, Thornhill
Rabbi Elisha Mandel
647-778-2744
info@Thwshul.com www.thwshul.com
$180/adult; $120/age 7-14; $90/children 3-6
Youth Programming, Alternative Services;
Wheelchair accessible; barrier-free washrooms; elevator
Yavne Zion Congregation (The Marlee Shul)
788 Marlee Avenue, Toronto (Entrance is in the back of the building)
416-732-6212
rabbi@marleeshul.com www.marleeshul.com
$400/family; $100/adult; $50/under 18
Babysitting available
Wheelchair accessible
Am Shalom Congregation
767 Huronia Street, Barrie
705-792-3949
amshalomcongregation@bellnet.ca www.amshalom.ca
$180/adult; $90/child, including dependent children in full-time college or university
Children's program
Wheelchair accessible
City Shul
Services at 300 Bloor Street West, Toronto
416-613-1309
highholidays@cityshul.com www.cityshul.com
Both Rosh Hashanah (includes Erev Rosh Hashanah) and Yom Kippur:
$336/adults; $195/senior; $136/student w. student card;
$136/youth 2-17; $36/babies to age 2
Either Rosh Hashanah (includes Erev Rosh Hashanah) or Yom Kippur:
$250/adult; $136/senior; $85/full time student with card, $85/youth 2-16
$18/babies to age 2
Tickets - https://highholidays-regular-2018.eventbrite.ca
Babysitting and Family service
Wheelchair accessible
Har Tikvah Congregation
Services at 380 Bovaird Drive East, Unit 22, Brampton
905-792-7589
info@hartikvah.org www.hartikvah.org
Fees are $150 per adult, under 18 - No charge
Child care available
Fully accessible
Solel Congregation
Solel Congregation
2399 Folkway Drive, Mississauga
905-820-5915 x 71
For both Holidays:
$210/adult; $130 Senior; $36/student (8 – 17); and 7 and under free
$150/adult Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur; $90/senior; $36 student (8-17); 7 and under free
Family services available. Call the Solel office to Register
Wheelchair accessible. Those with hearing impairments can sit with reserved seats at the front of the sanctuary - by request to Carol @ 905-820-5915 x 71
Temple Har Zion
7360 Bayview Avenue, Thornhill
We are a vibrant Reform congregation in Thornhill - a diverse and multigenerational congregation—just like the country we call home. We embrace people from every corner of the Jewish world: newcomers to Canada, interfaith families, LGBTQ Jews and their families, people of different abilities, empty nesters, families with young children, and Jews who have grown up very traditional or not traditional at all!
905-889-2252 - info@harzion.ca - harzion.ca
Tickets available for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur @ $250/person l Children 7 and under @ no charge
All-ages Family Service Tickets available 1st Day Rosh Hashanah @ 3:30 pm and Yom Kippur afternoon @ 2:30 pm @ no charge
Paid Children's Programming (Ages3-5 and 5-7) First Day Rosh Hashannah and Yom Kippur @ $20 per child per program.
Baby-sitting (Ages 2-6) 2nd Day Rosh Hashannah and Yom Kippur afternoon until concluding service @ $15 per child per program.
PLEASE CALL FOR INFORMATION AND TICKETS – EVERYONE ENTERING THE BUILDING MUST HAVE A TICKET
Wheelchair accessible, barrier-free washrooms, elevator
Temple Kol Ami
Our High Holy Day Services are warm, participatory, and egalitarian. Our rabbi is respected widely for his thought-provoking sermons. Our services are lifted by the music of our fantastic volunteer choir and our wonderful Cantorial Soloist.
Services at Avani Event Centre
8400 Jane St., Vaughan
Ticket prices:
$210 for adults (13 and up)
$100 for children (5-13)
Price for children 5 and under is whatever donation parents deem appropriate.
Babysitting is provided at no extra cost throughout the holidays.
Family Services are free and open to the public! For families with children, we offer an interactive Family Service with music, stories, and family holiday activities.
Visit www.kolami.ca/worship/high-holy-days for our complete schedule or call us at our office
905-709-2620 and we'll be happy to answer your questions.
RECONSTRUCTIONIST SYNAGOGUES
Congregation Darchei Noam
864 Sheppard Avenue West
416-638-4783
info@darcheinoam.ca
www.darcheinoam.ca
Uplifting inclusive egalitarian services
Family Service
Children’s, youth, and young-adult programming
High Holy Day Tickets for Non-Members:
Adult - $325
Young Adult (17-24) - $175
Youth (6-16) - $100
Children’s Program 18 months – 5 years - $50
Children under 5 with no programming - Free
Wheelchair accessible; barrier-free washrooms; elevator; bimah accessible, handicapped parking available by arrangement; aisle seats reserved upon request
Erev Rosh Hashanah service at 819 Sheppard Ave. W – free to the community. Pot luck dinner by registration. https://www.darcheinoam.ca/event/cominghome
Secular Humanistic Congregations
Oraynu Congregation for Humanistic Judaism
416-385-3910
info@oraynu.org www.oraynu.org
Services at The Avenue Banquet Hall, 1600 Steeles Avenue West, Concord
Rosh Hashanah: Monday, September 30, 10:30am $90/adults, $45/students, $30/children's program; $20/babysitting
Kol Nidrei & Yizkor: Tuesday October 8th, 8pm $90/adults; $45/students; no children's program or babysitting
Yom Kippur Day: Wednesday October 9th, 10:30am $70/adults; $35/students, $30/children's program; $20/babysitting
Package price to attend all 3 observances: $200/adult; $100/student
Wheelchair accessible
Winchevsky Centre
585 Cranbrooke Avenue, Toronto
416-789-5502; info@winchevskycentre.org
Rosh Hashanah: Monday, September 30th – 10:30 a.m.
Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre: Tuesday, October 8th - 7:30 p.m.
Each service: $55/adult; $20/children 3-12; $25/low income and youth 13-30.
Children's program for children 3 - 12.
Our observances include the traditional shofar blowing, readings, poetry and music in Yiddish, Hebrew and English, led by well-known Toronto musicians, David Wall (vocals) and Marilyn Lerner (piano).
Chairlift available.
Website: www.winchevskycentre.org
FB: www.facebook.com/WinchevskyCtr
Twitter: @WinchevskyCtr
Instagram: www.instagram.com/winchevsky_centre
Annex Shul
Egalitarian, Carlebach style participatory Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services
at The Wolfond Centre
36 Harbord St, Toronto
info@annexshul.com www.annexshul.com/high-holy-days/
Sliding scale pricing starting at:
$125/adult one service; $250/Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur
$75/student one service; $125/Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur
$25/under 18 one service; $50/Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur
Congregation Shir Libeynu
Egalitarian, inclusive services held at First Unitarian Congregation of Toronto
175 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto
416-465-5488
shirlibeynu@yahoo.ca www.shirlibeynu.ca
Rosh Hashanah Day 1 or Kol Nidrei or Yom Kippur morning - $200/service; $65/service limited income
Rosh Hashanah Day 2 - $54
Children under 13- $5 or $10/family; $75/Youth 13-30 for entire High Holy Days. Children's programs, family services and childcare available.
Wheelchair accessible; barrier-free washrooms
Danforth Jewish Circle
Service at Eastminster United Church
310 Danforth Avenue, Toronto
416-580-6303
info@djctoronto.com www.djctoronto.com
Online registration available for tickets & membership/*Advance registration by August 31*
No registration at service.
$200 /single ticket * Membership packages include all High Holy Day services / discounted fees for new memberships / by August 31 - Kids free with parents
Free Childcare available
The First Narayever
Services at Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre
750 Spadina Avenue, Toronto
416-927-0546
www.narayever.ca/form/5779-hhd-ticket-form.html www.narayever.ca/high-holidays
Adult: Early bird paid by August 10, $215; After August 10, $245; tickets for either Rosh Hashanah only or for Yom Kippur only: $160; Full-time student under age 30, $70; Teen post-Bar/Bat Mitzvah $70; Child pre-Bar/Bat Mitzvah and babies $50.
Babysitting for younger children; meaningful family services; inspiring age-specific child and youth programs; engaging in teen programs. Both traditional services and immersive alternative sessions for adults.
Wheelchair accessible; wheelchair accessible bimah; barrier-free washrooms; Braille and large-print machzorim; reserved seating for those with hearing impairments or other disabilities.
Lodzer Centre Holocaust Congregation
12 Heaton Street, Toronto
416-636-6665
$160/adult, $80/student, $36/child (5-13), Under 5 free
Babysitting available
Wheelchair accessible; elevator.