Let All Who Are Hungry Come and Eat
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 …
Rabbinical Statement on the UCC’s Proposed Resolutions on Antisemitism & Israel
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 …
Letter to the Toronto District School Board Trustees
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 …
Statement in Support of No Silence on Race
“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 …
Statement on the Terrifying Attack in London, Ontario
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. …
Statement Regarding the 215 Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation Children
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 …
Statement on Antisemitism
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 …
COVID-19 and Communal Responsibility
“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 …
Hanukkah and COVID-19
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 …
Statement on Threat to Mosques
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 …