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  • Evening of Inspiration 19 KislevCelebrate the Rosh Hashana for Chassidus and the day of liberation of the Alter Rebbe from czarist prison.
    Guest Speaker: Rabbi Naftali Silberberg
    Sunday, November 29 | 8:00 pm
    At JRCC West - 1136 Centre St. Unit 2
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  • Mother & Child Menora MakingSunday, November 29 | 11:00 AM
    Create a beautiful Menorah with your child. Plus grand balloon gelt drop!
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  • Chanukah 2026Bring more light, joy, and Jewish connection into your Chanukah!
    Join us for menorah lightings, family celebrations, creative children's activities, and more!

    Grand Menorah Lighting: Monday, December 7, 2026 | 6:00 pm
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  • Chanukah WonderlandA festive Chanukah experience for the whole family, filled with entertainment, creative activities, and holiday excitement.

    Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    Schwartz/Reisman Centre - 9600 Bathurst Street


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  • RCS: NextGenesisA new monthly course for women, where the early narratives of Genesis emerge not as distant beginnings but as a living reflection of the human soul.

    First Class: Monday, November 9 | 8 pm

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  • Bar Mitzvah ClubGive the gift of knowledge to your son who is becoming Bar Mitzvah
    He will learn: Hebrew Reading ~ How To put on Tefilin
    We will also Prepare each child to read their individual Torah Portion.
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  • Building CampaignParner with us as we embark on the next phase of building our future home. Learn more
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The JRCC West Thornhill centre is a vibrant place, where Jewish people from the Former Soviet Union and their families; beginners and advanced, thinkers and doers, young and old, come together as one to study, to pray, to rejoice, to grow and connect.

We are here for each and every single member of our community. Whether you need someone to talk to, need help, or just in general to know that you are not alone —please don’t hesitate to reach out and connect.
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  • What is Ruach Hakodesh?Literally translated as the "Spirit of Holiness," it has several meanings. Read More
  • Five Conversations Jewish Families Should Have About Burial WishesA gentle conversation in ordinary times can give everyone something precious: clarity. Read More
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Daily Thought
We all suffer a maddening delusion of being something separate from G‑d. The delusion of “I.” We cannot heal it, because yes, we exist, for He created us. We cannot live with it, because this chilling notion of otherness is a denial of the truth. But we can resolve it in the act of learning Torah. In learning Torah, He speaks with us. If there were no other, with whom would He speak? We can resolve it in prayer. In prayer, we speak with Him. If there were no other, who would speak with Him? We can resolve it in every mitzvah. Through every mitzvah, we become one...
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