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 …
Sukkot and COVID-19
Sukkot is z’man simchateinu, the season of our joy. As we celebrate we must still be mindful of maintaining proper protocols at this time. Most sukkot in a private dwelling fall …
Rosh HaShanah During COVID-19
This is the time when we want to get together with family and friends, sit down to a lovely meal and celebrate together. If you were planning on expanding your …
Shofar B’Tsibbur – Rosh Hashanah Public Shofar Sounding Events
The Toronto Board of Rabbis is proud to help coordinate public shofar soundings this Rosh HaShanah. Below are participating synagogues and the areas they serve. Please contact the synagogues directly …