The TBR encourages you to directly support food banks across the GTA so that others may enjoy Pesach. Many of our synagogues work with specific food banks. Please check with your synagogue for ways to support the vulnerable in our community. Here are a couple of worthy Jewish organizations helping people facing food insecurity: Mazon […]
January 11, 2022 From: Canadian Rabbinic Caucus Montreal Board of Rabbis Rabbinical Assembly – Ontario Region Rabbinical Association of Vancouver (RAV) Reform Rabbis of Canada Toronto Board of Rabbis As Canadian Rabbis from across the country who span the denominational spectrum, we strongly condemn resolutions on Israel and antisemitism currently under consideration by the United […]
The Toronto Board of Rabbis represents rabbis from across the Jewish movements. The synagogues and organizations we serve have members who work for the TDSB and children who attends schools in the TDSB. In the past number of months there has been a growing concern in our community due to recent antisemitic events in the […]
“Justice, justice shall you pursue.” This statement from Deuteronomy 16:20 animates us as Jews, as rabbis, and as community leaders. Therefore, the Toronto Board of Rabbis takes seriously the call to action from No Silence on Race. We acknowledge both historic and ongoing racism against Black people, Indigenous people, and other People of Colour — […]
In the Torah (Genesis 17:20), we are taught that the descendants of Ishmael shall be blessed. Our bonds to the Muslim community reach back to our common spiritual ancestor, Abraham. The Toronto Board of Rabbis expresses our deepest sadness and shock over the recent attack against the Muslim family in London, Ontario. In Leviticus 19:16, […]
קוֹל דְּמֵי אָחִיךָ צֹעֲקִים אֵלַי מִן־הָאֲדָמָה Your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground. (Genesis 4:10) We, the members of the Toronto Board of Rabbis, reach out in sorrow and in solidarity with the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation and Indigenous communities throughout the country. The discovery of the bodies of 215 […]
In any society, fanatics who hate don’t only hate me—they hate you, too. They hate everybody. – Elie Wiesel The Toronto Board of Rabbis notes with alarm the increasing number of public antisemitic incidents in our city, Canada and around the world. Centuries old antisemitic tropes have been given new life. Innocent people have been […]
“Take utmost care and guard your nefesh (life) scrupulously.” Deut. 4:9 With the approach of Purim and Pesach, and despite the sorrow that not being able to gather causes, we must remain steadfast in our commitment to follow all laws and regulations to help stop the spread of COVID-19, including wearing masks, washing hands, social […]
Every year, Hanukkah brings much needed light into our long winter days. There is the joy of lighting the Hanukkiyah, playing dreidel, eating Hanukkah foods, and most importantly, celebrating with family and friends. Beyond physical illumination, Hanukkah carries a message of light and hope for the future. This year, we need this light more than […]
The Toronto Board of Rabbis condemns the threats and hate messages against two Toronto mosques. This despicable act closely follows the September 12th murder of Mohamed-Aslim Zafis who was serving as an attendant at his mosque’s entrance. We pray that the Toronto Police Service’s investigation into this crime will result in a quick resolution and that […]