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Shabbat IN-Person & Virtual Services - Saturday at 9:30am
Beth Radom Virtual Offerings
Sunday Variety Show with Chazzan Jeremy
Most Sunday at 4:00pm.
Join Chazzan Jeremy for an hour of variety! Music, interviews, surprise guests and contagious energy! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for login info or email office@bethradom to request access.
Daily Virtual Social Hall
Most weeks on Tuesday and Thursday from 3-4pm we meet for our daily chat. Hosted by Miriam (from the office) and/or Chazzan Jeremy, there's always lots to discuss and when the conversation quiets, there's always 'Photo Show and Tell' to bring up a new topic. Join us; you'll be glad you did!
Kabbalat Shabbat & Havdalah
Service times are based on Shabbat end time and are posted with ZOOM links in our weekly newsletter.
For the security of our on-line participants, ZOOM LINKS are only shared via our weekly newsletter and by approved request. To join our online community, please email us at office@bethradom.com. Tell us about yourself!
Lo Aleicha a cappella Video
Message from our President - November 26, 2020
Dear Beth Radom Family and Friends,
I hope that this letter finds you and your families healthy and well. As we adapt to the restrictions related to the second wave of Covid-19, I am continuing to keep you updated on how we, the Beth Radom leadership, are working to ensure the very best for you, our congregational family.
As promised, we have been working through the process of returning to Shabbat Services. Due to Toronto being in the lockdown phase, we have decided to create an online Shabbat morning service that will bring us all 'together' once again.
Thanks to the wonder of Zoom and our new camera system, our Saturday morning services will be just like being there live! Starting next Shabbat
(Dec 5th), full virtual Shabbat morning services will be offered live from our sanctuary and available for anyone.
There are two ways to be part of the service:
. * Participate via ZOOM
. * Watch on the Beth Radom YouTube Channel.
Message from our President - October 9, 2020
Dear Beth Radom Family and Friends,
I hope that this letter finds you and your families healthy and well. As we have entered the second wave of Covid-19, I am writing to keep you updated on how we, the Beth Radom leadership, are working to ensure the very best for you, our congregational family.
Throughout the High Holydays, we expressed our hope that we could begin having in-Shul services. However, based on current recommendations and for the protection of all, our re-opening committee has advised that we postpone this change. Whenever we have the opportunity to livestream Shabbat morning services, such as during a private Bar/Bat Mitzvah, we will provide a link so that you can bring Beth Radom into your living rooms and participate from a safe distance.
We look forward to the swift return of gatherings, but know that our combined patience will soon bring us back together in person. Until then, thank you again for your on-going support. Very best wishes for your continued good health now and always
Mark Vernon
President, Beth Radom Congregation
Yizkor Service for Sh'mini Atzeret 5781-2020
Update from our President - June 19, 2020
Dear Beth Radom Family and Friends,
I hope that this letter finds you and your families healthy and well. As the direction around Covid-19 precautions is constantly changing, I am writing to keep you updated on how we, the Beth Radom leadership, are working to ensure the very best for you, our congregational family.
Since our physical doors closed in March, our virtual doors have been open, providing online offerings that have been a wonderful place for our community to continue connecting through music, prayer, interviews, and good old-fashioned kibbitzing. We successfully pivoted our Hebrew School model to an online space and combined that learning with hands-on activities delivered directly to the students’ homes. And, as always, our members have had clergy available to help them celebrate joyful occasions and manage the difficult ones.
As we look forward to the High Holidays this September, the board of directors, clergy, and staff have been meeting weekly to plan an outstanding experience for all. We are hard at work upgrading our technology to include a state-of-the-art streaming system and planning innovative programming for children and adults, all while navigating the constantly changing landscape around us and remaining true to our Beth Radom identity as a warm and friendly congregation. I have also been meeting weekly with the presidents of the other Conservative congregations in the city and we are all taking guidance from our clergy, the Toronto Board of Rabbis, and Toronto Public Health on best practices during these challenging times.
As the rules in Ontario around places of worship have recently changed to allow for 30% capacity in the synagogue, we are now looking at how to open our doors in the best, safest way, beginning with our Shabbat morning services. Our reopening committee will be looking at ways to do this carefully and with many safety measures in place. This will take time and we will keep you updated with our progress. At the same time, since in-person attendance would not meet the needs of all of our Beth Radom family, we will also be live streaming our services.
Many people have asked what they can do to help support Beth Radom during this difficult time. As you can imagine, we face a financial burden due to Covid-19 which caused the postponement or cancellation of events that contribute to our revenue stream. I ask that you look at your past contributions such as High Holiday tickets and pledges and match them this year, or even increase your donation level if you are in a position to do so. In order for us to continue being here for all of our Beth Radom family for years to come, we need your help now more than ever.
While I really miss seeing everyone in person, I am very excited to see our High Holidays planning coming to life with innovative ideas, engaging content, and a community spirit. It’s everything that makes Beth Radom so special.
Thank you again for your on-going support. Very best wishes for your continued good health now and always
Mark Vernon
President
Beth Radom Congregation
Shavuot 5780 Yizkor Service
Challenging times inspire creative solutions. Please join us in observing the tradition of Yizkor. Typically observed on the 2nd day of Shavuot, please enjoy Beth Radom's traditional, yet not-so-traditional Yizkor service at the time of your choosing.
It is our hope that the voices you know so well will bring you comfort and strength in these disturbing and unsettling times. Follow the service by clicking on the video below.
Yom Hashoah 2020 Commemoration with Rabbi Geoffrey Haber & Chazzan Jeremy Burko
We hope you had a meaningful Passover
Please enjoy the 2020 Seder video below prepared for Beth Radom and Baycrest, by our Rabbi, Geoffrey Haber and this joyful collection of Passover songs by our Chazzan, Jeremy Burko.
COVID-19 update - March 16, 2020
Dear Beth Radom Family and Friends,
In this constantly changing COVID19 environment, Beth Radom has made the decision to cancel all services and programs effective immediately. Our building will remain closed until further notice.
Although we are not meeting in person, we must care for each other from a distance. Take a moment to check in on friends and acquaintances who may be feeling socially isolated. Encourage them to reach out to others as well so no one feels alone.
We at Beth Radom firmly believe in the importance of community and taking care of our Shul family, especially in times of need. We are all still here for you and can be reached by phone, email, and other online options. Should you need support from Rabbi Geoff, Cantor Jeremy, Principal Cindy or myself, please reach out to Miriam by phone or email at office@bethradom.com and she will make sure that your message gets forwarded appropriately.
Additionally, we are grateful to have a vibrant online presence and have many wonderful ideas planned to keep our community connected at this difficult time. Please like Beth Radom on Facebook.
Thank you again for your on-going support and very best wishes for your good health now and always.
Mark Vernon
President
Beth Radom Congregation
Covid-19 Update from our President - March 12, 2020
Dear Beth Radom Family and Friends,
We at Beth Radom firmly believe in the importance of community and taking care of our Shul family, especially in times of need. For this reason, we will remain open for Shabbat services for all who want a place to go to engage in prayer and words of Torah.
However, as we monitor the spread of Covid-19, we feel it necessary to remind ourselves and our loved ones to be virus-smart. And while personally, it pains me to say it, we must welcome each other and love each other from a distance for the time being. This means that we will not be serving our delicious kiddush lunch for now and we ask that all congregants maintain a distance of at least one metre from one another at all times. Our seating has been spaced out in the sanctuary to help us all maintain this distancing recommendation.
And now the required reminders:
- If you have flu-like symptoms or a fever, coughing, sneezing or feeling otherwise unwell, please stay home and follow the advice of Public Health officials.
- Wash your hands regularly, remembering to soap for a minimum of 20 seconds and avoid touching your face. Carry hand sanitizer with you and use it regularly. We also have sanitizer stations set up around the Shul.
- Let the avoidance of physical contact be your show of respect and wish for good health to those you care for. In other words, please refrain from shaking hands, hugging and/or kissing. This includes torahs, siddurim and mezzuzot.
If you are at home and feel the need for support for any reason, our clergy and staff are here for you. Please reach out to us by phone, email, or Facebook messenger and someone from our team will be in touch right away.
Thank you in advance for your on-going support and very best wishes for your good health now and always.
Mark Vernon
President
Beth Radom Congregation
See Our Hebrew School In Action!
Hear our High Holiday Choir!
Are You a Jewish Day School Parent? Enjoy 25% off Membership at Beth Radom!
At Beth Radom, we value your family’s decision to educate your children in an immersive Jewish environment and we are grateful for your contribution to the Jewish Community.
We also know that Jewish Day School can be challenging financially.
In honour of your commitment, we are proud to offer a 25% discount on synagogue membership in addition to the current promotion.
Adult Education Resources
By popular demand, a resource list with links to the various videos from Cantor Jeremy's most recent seminar series, "Game of Thrones: Israel Edition" is available on our website. Click on the link to the Resource Page to view them now.
Highlights from our Chanukah Concert
Thank you so much to all those who made our Chanukah Concert such an enormous success! Special thanks to our guest singers, Mitch Smolkin, Cantor Marcel Cohen, Cantor Alex Stein, Cantor Lauren Phillips, Cantor Deborah Staiman, comedian Neil Naftolin, and musicians Brian Katz, David Warrack, Artie Roth and Daniel Barnes. Special thanks to our photography and videography team Phil Naiman and Allan Newman.
Sun, May 28 2023
8 Sivan 5783
Today's Calendar
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Nasso
Shabbat, Jun 3 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Jun 2, 8:35pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Jun 3, 9:44pm |
Shabbat Mevarchim
Shabbat, Jun 17 |
The Beth Radom Museum
Beth Radom is grateful to Delta Bingo and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation for supporting our vision of community enrichment.