Office 905.770.7639 | Fax 905.889.4113
Welcome to Beit Rayim Synagogue and School
Beit Rayim Synagogue and Hebrew School is located in York Region, just north of Toronto. We are affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
We are Conservative Egalitarian (Egalitarian Conservative ) Synagogue where men and women are welcome on the bimah.
We are a young congregation with a huge heart that is forever praised for our warm, "hamishe" atmosphere and participatory services.
Women and men daven side by side, and with the help of our clergy and active volunteers, we read Torah, Haftarah, prepare d'vrei Torah, and can even help lead services.
Beit Rayim is truly a "House of Friends" where members have discovered a connectedness to Judaism and to people that they had never previously imagined.
Our people are our strength and our gift. We hope you come to visit.
For more information on our many programs and services, please click one of the main links below. We hope you enjoy your visit.
Upcoming Events
Shavuot Services and Program
A Tikkun Leyl Shavuot program will be held at 7 PM, on Saturday, May 26th. Rabbi Michal Shekel will present a lecture and discussion entitled: "Close Encounters with God: Experiencing Revelation in the Torah" Location will be determined by the number of participants. You must RSVP to the synagogue office by Wednesday, May 16.
Shavuot Day I - May 27
Services begin at 9 a.m. at TanenbaumCHAT
Shavuot Day II - May 28
Services with Yizkor begins at 9 a.m. at TanenbaumCHAT
2010 Judy Stein Volunteer of the Year Award
The annual Judy Stein Volunteer of the Year Award presentation will take place on Shabbat morning June 16, 2012. Deadline for nominations is Friday, May 25th. Do you know someone from our synagogue who has been an outstanding volunteer this year? Someone who has devoted much of their time and energy to the growth, development and day to day, week to week functioning of Beit Rayim?
Please submit your nomination to the syngagogue office by e-mail to admin@beitrayim.org, and tell us why this person deserves to be recognized for this prestigious award.
World of Whisky V
Please join us on May 31st for our fifth annual get together. Early bird pricing ends May 15th. A fun evening with hors d'oevres, BBQ, desserts, fine scotch and classic martinis, imported cigars, live blues music, door prizes and a raffle! Ticket order click here.
Beit Halochem and Beit Rayim - Special Shabbat June 9th
Beit Halochem Canada's Celebration of Life is coming to and Toronto this June. Beit Halochem provides support to disabled soldiers in Israel.
In support of visitors sponsored by Beit Halochem during their stay in Toronto, Beit Rayim will welcome Israeli veterans at Shabbat services on Saturday, June 9th. Please attend and show your support.
Current News
Hebrew School Registration Now Open for 2012/13
Go to School/Admissions section of our website for info and forms.
Early bird discount available until May 18th.
To read a special message from Kevin Knopman, Beit Rayim Hebrew School Principal, click here.
Beit Rayim AGM - New Board of Directors
As confirmed at our AGM on April 23rd. Mazel Tov to our Beit Rayim Board
and Executive for 2012-2013:
Chair – Shelley Isenberg
Stephen Cohen
Gabriel Grosman
Jody Klapman
Doron Kaminski
Alan Lechem
President - Larry Miller
Treasurer - Sony Nseiri
Jason Presement
Immediate Past President – Irv Siegel
Helen Smolkin
Beit Rayim on the Lebovic Campus
Beit Rayim is gearing up for its move into the next phase of the Lebovic Community Campus this October. Both our Synagogue offices and our services will be moving into the new facility which will feature kosher banquet facilities for our members' simchas. See the latest construction video.