PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration
Other Community Events
History
3/31/2024 - The problem of brotherhood in the Torah and in the Jewish people
With Pinchas Polonsky Read moreThe problem of brotherhood in the Torah and in the Jewish people
Purim Workshop - Make your own mask
War, life and prayer
2/25/2024 - The Personality of Moses and the History of His Transformation
With Pinchas Polonsky Read more
Universal Religious Zionism - briefly the main idea
Main ideas of Rabbi Nachman of Braslav
Tu Be'Shvat Art Seminar
Камиль Писарро. Как художники-импрессионисты совершили революцию в искусстве? Что должно было поменяться в экономике Франции, чтобы импрессионизм стал возможен? Почему, если журналист придумывает для художников издевательское прозвище, это хорошо? Кто они такие, эти странные художники, и за что мы их любим? Обо всём этом и о судьбе и картинах Камиля Писарро — одного из основателей импрессионизма, первого знаменитого художника-еврея мы поговорим на нашей встрече.
ЮлияПатракова, Филолог, ведущая творческих мастер-классов и художественных семинаров, преподаватель иврита тренинговым методом, экскурсовод. Автор и ведущая образовательных проектов в области еврейской культуры.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 7 PM, 909 ALNESS ST, NORTH YORK
Please register to save your spot. Admission fee $5. (Submit the form and click on "Donate" button at the bottom of this page.)
Tu Be'Shvat holiday, New Year of the trees
12/31/2023 - Judaism for the New Year: An Introduction to Practical Kabbalah
With Pinchas Polonsky Read moreJudaism for the New Year: An Introduction to Practical Kabbalah
Иудаизм к Новому Году: как извлекать искры - введение в практическую каббалу
An Introduction to Practical Kabbalah Part 2
1/14/2024 - Various directions in Judaism - their role and why are they needed?
With Pinchas Polonsky Read moreVarious directions in Judaism - their role and why are they needed?
12/17/2023 - What should the Jewish state be like according to the Torah?
With Pinchas Polonsky Read moreWhat should the Jewish state be like according to the Torah?
Каким должно быть еврейское государство по Торе?
Вы удивитесь, но всё совсем не так как обычно думают.
Что можно сказать о соответствии или несоответствии этому сегодняшнего Израиля?
А соответствует ли сегодняшний Израиль видению Библейских пророков?
Sunday, December 17, 7 PM
JRCC East Thornhill (7608 Yonge St)
Non-trivial questions of the Jewish tradition 2
Нетривиальные вопросы еврейской традиции:
- Вавилонская Башня - как сделать чтобы единый язык был позитивным, а не негативным фактором?
- Конфликт вокруг иудаизма в Израиле: причины, состояниеДЕЛ И возможные пути решения
JRCC East Thornhill, 7608 Yonge St. Suit 3
Chanukkah Workshop
Hanukkah and the modern Israel
Ханука и современное государство Израиль - каббалистическое объяснение дальнейшего процесса развития
Monday, December 11, 7 PM
909 Alness St, North York, M3J 2J1
Non-trivial questions of the Jewish tradition
Начинаем постоянный курс лекций «Нетривиальные вопросы еврейской традиции» -
по воскресеньям в 19:00, по адресу 1750 Steeles Ave W, Concord, ON L4K 1S6 2nd floor unit 216, "Driving school"
В каждой лекции будет разбираться отрывок из Торы, а после него какая-то из «нетривиальных тем». Темы зависят во многом от заявок слушателей.
В ближайшее воскресенье, 26 ноября, это будет «Почему в начале Второго Храма прекратилось пророчество и закончился Танах?»
Meeting with MP Melissa Lantsman
Stress: How to manage
Pray and Paint
ОБ ИЗРАИЛЕ В ШУТКУ И ВСЕРЬЕЗ
СТОИТ ТОЛЬКО ЗАХОТЕТЬ
Car Rally
Israeli legal reform
Vladimir Fridman in Toronto
СТОИТ ТОЛЬКО ЗАХОТЕТЬ
75th anniversary of Israel establishing
Free Hebrew Classes - Beginner Level
- Beginner class (no previous knowledge required)
- Advanced class (basic vocabulary and ability to read) wait list: https://forms.gle/6QhraJAhZmz2eF699
- Learn more about Israel
- 30 classes ,led by professional teacher
- Beginners - Thursdays 5:30-7 pm
- Classes will be live on ZOOM
- $50 deposit is required (will be returned at the end)
- Link to pay your deposit: www.jrcc.org/Ulpan
Free Hebrew Classes - Advanced Level
- Advanced class (basic vocabulary and ability to read) wait list: https://forms.gle/6QhraJAhZmz2eF699
- Learn more about Israel
- 30 classes ,led by professional teacher
- Classes will be live on ZOOM
- $50 deposit is required (will be returned at the end)
Davidov brothers
Мы не боимся
iVision Innovation
The Department of Irgoon and Israelis in the Diaspora in the WZO ,Canadian Zionist Federation and Canadian Forum of Russian-Speaking Jewry in partnership with YEDI are proud to announce the Vision Innovation Conference in Canada.
We have an eventful and exciting day planned with exclusive guest speakers, success stories, panels and one-on-one opportunities with our speakers.
This is a hybrid event with limited in-person seats. Kindly RSVP and indicate your preference to attend in-person or virtually via Zoom. Attendess whom expressed in-person preference will be sent a ticket to purchase ($18) pending availability. Refreshments will be served.
All virtual participants are able to join the event at no cost. A Zoom link will be sent to you upon registration.
Tentative Event Schedule:
10:00 AM Greetings and Opening Remarks - Dr. Marat Ressin
10:10 AM Short pre-recorded messages from Canadian Politicians
10.15 AM The Largest Start-Up in the World – Gusti Yehoshua-Braverman
11:00 AM Introduction to Israel and Innovation – Eliezer (Moodi) Sandberg
12:00 PM Coffee Break + Q & A
12:30 PM Panel Discussion 1: International Collaboration on Innovation between Israel and Canada
1:15 PM Lunch/Networking
2:00 PM Guest Speaker: Representative from IRAP – Can/Isr Fund
2:15 PM Guest Speaker: David Shore, OurCrowd
2:30 PM Guest Speakers: Anna and Oleg Vakhromov, Founders of CaringEye: Their Story
2:45 PM Panel Discussion 2: Funding Opportunities Available to Propel Innovative Canadian-Israeli Start ups
3:30 PM Closing Remarks
3:35 PM Networking
The Miracle of Hanukkah
Family event!
Join us for a delicious dinner at Bomond Restaurant with a Latkes masterclass by Chef Dima, dancing and more surprises !
Taste of Israel
A Taste of Israel
Rosh Hashanah Culinary Workshop
with Galya Sarner
On the occasion of the Jewish New Year, Canadian Forum of Russian-Speaking Jewry and Israeli-Canadian culinary maven Galya Sarner are offering a special cooking workshop featuring Israeli-Mediterranean cuisine. It will include the following tasty Israeli treats:
- Bereshit salad with organic arugula, endive, figs, pomegranates, pecans in silan (date honey) and pine nuts
- Labaneh with olive oil and fresh herbs
- Pack of roasted pecans in silan and olive oil
- Orange kisses with halvah mousse with pecans, pistachio chips and pomegranates
- Pomegranate and ginger drink
GALYA SARNER
Born in Jerusalem, Galya Sarner is an Israeli food expert and the founder of Galya Loves Food, a Toronto-based start-up specializing in Israeli culinary treats. At a young age, while growing up in Jerusalem, she began cooking with her mother as she developed an insatiable interest in culinary matters. Today, after having refined her gastronomic skills in Paris, Galya shares her passion for and expertise in Israeli food with a growing number of people in Toronto through her culinary workshops, catering and Galya Loves Food
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 7:00 pm
at 909 Alness Street, North York, M3J 2J1
Register online: https://crjforum.org
$30 per person (spaces are limited)
Yulia Patrakova
Предположим, вы заходите вмузей современного искусства и обнаруживаете на стенах картины сполосками, квадратами и кругами. Или писсуар в центре зала. Или свисающуюс потолка лопату. Что вы почувствуете в этот момент? Обиду, растерянность,злость на себя за потраченные время и деньги? Или это будет что-то похожее начувство выполненного долга культурного человека? Или наслаждение отсоприкосновения с великим? Спектр чувств, которые вызывает в нас искусство-огромен. Мы посмотрим на самые скандальные картины середины хiх – хх вв., попробуем разобраться в своих чувствах , и, главное, ответить на вопрос : Ктоназначил это шедевром?
Зачем ходить в музеи и смотреть картины? Почему,заходя в музей, я вижу на стенах картины с полосками, квадратами икругами. Этовсе что-то значит, или художник не умеет нормально рисовать? Надо лиобъяснять картины или можно просто включить режим « нравится- не нравится»?Почему « Черный квадрат» -это шедевр? Я сам так нарисую!
Если вы ходите музеи ( любите их или нелюбите) и хоть раз задавали себе эти вопросы- вам сюда. Мы пройдемся по самымзнаковым картинам хх века, попробуем ответить на часть вопросов, часть так иостанутся без ответа, и, я надеюсь, возникнут новые.
Юлия Патракова
Limmud FSU Canada
Join us for this year's in person Limmud FSU Festival.
Israeli Theater "ZERO"
Israeli Theater "ZERO"
Israeli Theater "ZERO"
Passover Workshop
Let's talk about Passover celebration and traditions in Israel and Canada, and learn how to make a charming necklace. In-person event (in Russian)
3/4/2022 - Olive Branch Theatre
A Night on Jewish Broadway, greatest hits from Jewish songwriters and composers Read moreOlive Branch Theatre
One Life
Tu Bishvat Virtual tour in Ayalon Canada Park in Israel
Free Hebrew classes
Start date March 3, 2022
Advanced class (basic vocabulary and abilityto read) startday TBD
- 23 classes(once a week) ,led by professional teacher
- Beginners - Thursdays
- 5:30-7:00pm
- Advanced- TBD
- Classes will be live on ZOOM
Hanukkah Celebration Party
- Magic show
- Interactive Hanukkah game (with prizes)
- Kosher Dinner and Sufganyot
- Candle lighting ceremony
- Israeli music and dances
Tu-Bishvat workshop
February 23, 2022 6:30 pm
at: 909 Alness st,
North York, M3J 2J1
MINGLE
Celebrate Yom Ha'Azmaut 2022 with CRJ Forum and Giora Zinger
We will meet you on pre-show party an hour before the show.
- Israeli music
- Kosher snacks
- Photobooth
- Gifts
Coffee Painting
During the workshop we will talk about Jewish Heritage Month that we celebrate in Canada during a month of May, and we will discuss how we can fight Antisemitism in Canada (in Russian).
Light refreshment will be provided.
May 12, 6:30 pm
Coffee Painting
During the workshop we will talk about Lag Ba-Omer Holiday
Workshop is in Russian language.
Light refreshment will be provided.
May 19, 6:30 pm
Olive Branch Theatre
Toronto welcomes the emotional and intimate off-Broadway hit musical starring AJ Bridel (Netflix, Mirvish, Stratford) and Seth Zosky (Netflix, America’s Got Talent) accompanied by an exhilarating live band!
The Last Five Years, written and composed by Jason Robert Brown, is a tale of two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in and out of love over the course of five years. The show’s unconventional structure follows Cathy, an aspiring actress, as she tells her side of the story backwards in time, while Jamie, a writer, tells his story chronologically. With relatable characters and fiery music, The Last Five Years is sure to leave you laughing, crying, musing, and everything in between!
Live your Dream
Hanukkah Workshop
Conversation about Hannukah celebration and traditions inIsrael and Canada and candle making workshop. In-person event.
New Year Workshop
Free Hebrew Classes
- Beginner class (no previous knowledge required)
- Advanced class (basic vocabulary and ability to read)
- Learn more about Israel
- 30 classes ,led by professional teacher
- Beginners - Thursdays 5-6:30pm
- Advanced - Thursdays 6:30-8 pm
- Classes will be live on ZOOM
- $50 deposit is required (will be returned at the end)
- Link to pay your deposit: www.jrcc.org/Ulpan
2/11/2021 - Katya Kazman
MSc in Clinical Social Work, family psychotherapist and sexologist. Read moreKatya Kazman
- Как строить и планировать свой день, рабочее и учебное пространство?
- Как сохранить адекватность?
- Как уделить всем время и не сойти с ума?
- Как использовать нахождение с женой/мужем в режиме 24/7 и не попасть в статистику разводов?
- Как помочь нашим подросткам справиться не только с дистанционным обучением , но и их романтическими историями в режиме он-лайн?
- Как помочь пожилым родителям и друзьям , попадающим в группу риска?
9/17/2020 - Pinhas Polonsky
Jewish-religious philosopher, researcher, and educator active among the Russian-speaking Jewish community. Read morePinhas Polonsky
11/18/2020 - Zeev Hanin
Professor at Ariel University and Chief Scientist of the Israeli Ministry of Aliyah and Integration Read moreZeev Hanin
Family Purim Trivia Game (In Russian)
Passover: traditions in the diaspora
Holiday discussion and workshop
***Event is sold out****
The holidays are coming and most of us likes to make our holiday tables looks special.
We will talk about upcoming holidays and our traditions, how high holidays celebrates in Israel and will make a special napkin holders set for Rosh-HaShana celebration.
The workshop is free, but required $5 membership registration fee.
Please fill out the registration form, then pay $5 registration fee in Membership section on this site.
Holiday gift
Sukkot Workshop
October 13, 6:30 pm
9699 Bathurst St, Maple
Conversation about Sukkot celebration and traditions inIsrael and Canada, as well as a paint night workshop. In-person event.
price $10 (for CRJ members), light refreshment will be provided
(in Russian)
*no experience required
LIMMUD FSU UNZOOMED 2021
Limmud FSU will provide kosher food (included in the cost) during coffee break and lunch break.
We are we are planning intellectually stimulating and entertaining content, as well as hands-on experiences for adults.
There are only 100 tickets available for this conference due to Covid 19 restrictions.
Spoken Hebrew For Students
- University students who would like to learn speak Hebrew (basic level)
- The program is FREE
- Registration required
- 10 ZOOM classes (1 hour and 30 min each)
- Spoken Hebrew only
Holidays
Pesach (Passover)
SEDER PLATE:
- Matzah - three matzot are placed on top of each other on a plate or napkin. The matzot are symbolic of the three groups of Jews: Priests, Levites and Israelites.
- Zeroa—a shank bone (or a chicken neck) to remember the Paschal sacrifice.
- Beitzah—A cooked egg, representing sacrifice (it's also been suggested that while most foods soften when you cook them, eggs get harder, representing the resolve of the Jewish people)
- Maror and hazeret - bitter herbs (often horseradish for maror and something like romaine for hazeret) to represent the bitterness of slavery
- Haroset—a sweet mix of fruits, nuts, and honey/wine that symbolizes the mortar used by Jews during their slavery
- Karpas—a green vegetable signifying new life
Please Register
May is Canadian Jewish Heritage Month
Please Register
Lag B'Omer
Please Register
Shavuot
- Shavuot, which means "Festival of Weeks,” is just one name for the holiday. It also goes by Harvest Festival (Chag HaKatzir), Day of the First Fruits (Yom Habikurim), The Stoppage/Restrain (Atzeret – a reference the sages use to highlight the prohibition against work on this day), and Time of the Giving of the Torah (Z’man Matan Torah).
- Shavuot is the only Jewish holiday with a dairy menu. The Bible refers to Israel as "the land of milk and honey,” and Shavuot puts the country’s world-famous dairy in the spotlight.
- Get your water guns and buckets … Shavuot is all about water fights, presumably because the Torah is often likened to water. In many Israeli cities, children gather for impromptu water-gun and water-balloon wars in the streets, public squares and parks.
- Staying awake all night is not just for the teenagers. For centuries, it has been customary to study through the night as payback for the Israelites’ error in oversleeping on the morning they were supposed to receive the Torah.
Please Register
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, is a fall holiday,taking place at the beginning of the month of Tishrei, which is actually theseventh month of the Jewish year (counting from Nisan in the spring). It isboth a time of rejoicing and of serious introspection, a time to celebrate thecompletion of another year while also taking stock of one’s life.
The two days of Rosh Hashanah usher in the Ten Days of Repentance (Aseret Yemei Teshuvah), also known as the Days of Awe (YamimNoraim), which culminate in the major fast day of Yom Kippur, the Day ofAtonement. The Days of Awe represent the climax of a longer process. Startingat the beginning of the previous month, called Elul, the shofar istraditionally sounded at the conclusion of the morning service. A ram’s hornthat makes a trumpet-like sound, the shofar is intended as a wake-up call toprepare for the Tishrei holidays. One week before Rosh Hashanah, specialpetitionary prayers called Selichot are added to the ritual. Rosh Hashanahitself is also known as Yom Hadin or the Day of Judgment, on which God opensthe Books of Life and Death, which are then sealed on Yom Kippur.
The origins of Rosh Hashanah may be sought in a royalenthronement ritual from biblical times, though the Bible itself never mentionsthe "New Year” or "Day of Judgment” aspects of the holiday. Eventhough Rosh Hashanah falls in the seventh month, later rabbinic traditiondecided to designate it the beginning of the year. Although the origin of thistradition may have been adopted from the Babylonians, the rabbis imbued it withJewish significance as the anniversary of the day on which the world wascreated, or of the day on which humanity was created. Another explanation canbe found in the significance of Tishrei as the seventh month, hence the Sabbathof the year.
The challah (traditional bread) that is eaten for the RoshHashanah season is round, symbolizing the eternal cycle of life. The challah istraditionally dipped in honey, symbolizing the hopes for a sweet New Year. Thesame is done with apples, which are made even sweeter with the addition ofhoney. Some people avoid eating nuts at this time, since according to asomewhat convoluted gematria (mystical numerical interpretation) the Hebrewwords for nut (egoz) and sin (het) have the same numerical value.