A weekly sing-along class for all ages and abilities, bringing you the greatest hits of the Jewish songbook from the comfort of your couch.

About this Event

Song and music are essential parts of Jewish life. Every feast, gathering and celebration has songs that complement and even elevate the occasion. These melodies may be second nature to those brought up in a Jewish tradition: however they can feel unknown, intimidating and possibly even alienating to those newly entering into these communities.

At Jewish Mixtape we will learn a new song each week from the Jewish Canon for traditional and social purposes. Each song will be demonstrated in full, then taught to mixtape participants with explanations, context and a history of each piece. Accompanied by guitar and piano, we will learn, understand, sing and make music together.

About the teachers

Ezra is a choral director, song leader, guitarist, educator and singer. MA in Choral Directing at the University of Toronto; UK qualified music teacher; Choir director at Beth Tzedec Synagogue, and co-leader of the MNJCC Shabbat Song Circle.

Lara is a Doctoral Candidate in Collaborative Piano at the University of Toronto, MMus Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and a new member of a ‘Jewish And’ family.

Presented by Jewish& at the Miles Nadal JCC - Find us at @Jewish.And

A weekly sing-along class for all ages and abilities, bringing you the greatest hits of the Jewish songbook from the comfort of your couch.

About this Event

Song and music are essential parts of Jewish life. Every feast, gathering and celebration has songs that complement and even elevate the occasion. These melodies may be second nature to those brought up in a Jewish tradition: however they can feel unknown, intimidating and possibly even alienating to those newly entering into these communities.

At Jewish Mixtape we will learn a new song each week from the Jewish Canon for traditional and social purposes. Each song will be demonstrated in full, then taught to mixtape participants with explanations, context and a history of each piece. Accompanied by guitar and piano, we will learn, understand, sing and make music together.

About the teachers

Ezra is a choral director, song leader, guitarist, educator and singer. MA in Choral Directing at the University of Toronto; UK qualified music teacher; Choir director at Beth Tzedec Synagogue, and co-leader of the MNJCC Shabbat Song Circle.

Lara is a Doctoral Candidate in Collaborative Piano at the University of Toronto, MMus Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and a new member of a ‘Jewish And’ family.

Presented by Jewish& at the Miles Nadal JCC - Find us at @Jewish.And

A weekly sing-along class for all ages and abilities, bringing you the greatest hits of the Jewish songbook from the comfort of your couch.

About this Event

Song and music are essential parts of Jewish life. Every feast, gathering and celebration has songs that complement and even elevate the occasion. These melodies may be second nature to those brought up in a Jewish tradition: however they can feel unknown, intimidating and possibly even alienating to those newly entering into these communities.

At Jewish Mixtape we will learn a new song each week from the Jewish Canon for traditional and social purposes. Each song will be demonstrated in full, then taught to mixtape participants with explanations, context and a history of each piece. Accompanied by guitar and piano, we will learn, understand, sing and make music together.

About the teachers

Ezra is a choral director, song leader, guitarist, educator and singer. MA in Choral Directing at the University of Toronto; UK qualified music teacher; Choir director at Beth Tzedec Synagogue, and co-leader of the MNJCC Shabbat Song Circle.

Lara is a Doctoral Candidate in Collaborative Piano at the University of Toronto, MMus Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and a new member of a ‘Jewish And’ family.

Presented by Jewish& at the Miles Nadal JCC - Find us at @Jewish.And

A weekly sing-along class for all ages and abilities, bringing you the greatest hits of the Jewish songbook from the comfort of your couch.

About this Event

Song and music are essential parts of Jewish life. Every feast, gathering and celebration has songs that complement and even elevate the occasion. These melodies may be second nature to those brought up in a Jewish tradition: however they can feel unknown, intimidating and possibly even alienating to those newly entering into these communities.

At Jewish Mixtape we will learn a new song each week from the Jewish Canon for traditional and social purposes. Each song will be demonstrated in full, then taught to mixtape participants with explanations, context and a history of each piece. Accompanied by guitar and piano, we will learn, understand, sing and make music together.

About the teachers

Ezra is a choral director, song leader, guitarist, educator and singer. MA in Choral Directing at the University of Toronto; UK qualified music teacher; Choir director at Beth Tzedec Synagogue, and co-leader of the MNJCC Shabbat Song Circle.

Lara is a Doctoral Candidate in Collaborative Piano at the University of Toronto, MMus Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and a new member of a ‘Jewish And’ family.

Presented by Jewish& at the Miles Nadal JCC - Find us at @Jewish.And

A weekly sing-along class for all ages and abilities, bringing you the greatest hits of the Jewish songbook from the comfort of your couch.

About this Event

Song and music are essential parts of Jewish life. Every feast, gathering and celebration has songs that complement and even elevate the occasion. These melodies may be second nature to those brought up in a Jewish tradition: however they can feel unknown, intimidating and possibly even alienating to those newly entering into these communities.

At Jewish Mixtape we will learn a new song each week from the Jewish Canon for traditional and social purposes. Each song will be demonstrated in full, then taught to mixtape participants with explanations, context and a history of each piece. Accompanied by guitar and piano, we will learn, understand, sing and make music together.

About the teachers

Ezra is a choral director, song leader, guitarist, educator and singer. MA in Choral Directing at the University of Toronto; UK qualified music teacher; Choir director at Beth Tzedec Synagogue, and co-leader of the MNJCC Shabbat Song Circle.

Lara is a Doctoral Candidate in Collaborative Piano at the University of Toronto, MMus Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and a new member of a ‘Jewish And’ family.

Presented by Jewish& at the Miles Nadal JCC - Find us at @Jewish.And

A weekly sing-along class for all ages and abilities, bringing you the greatest hits of the Jewish songbook from the comfort of your couch.

About this Event

Song and music are essential parts of Jewish life. Every feast, gathering and celebration has songs that complement and even elevate the occasion. These melodies may be second nature to those brought up in a Jewish tradition: however they can feel unknown, intimidating and possibly even alienating to those newly entering into these communities.

At Jewish Mixtape we will learn a new song each week from the Jewish Canon for traditional and social purposes. Each song will be demonstrated in full, then taught to mixtape participants with explanations, context and a history of each piece. Accompanied by guitar and piano, we will learn, understand, sing and make music together.

About the teachers

Ezra is a choral director, song leader, guitarist, educator and singer. MA in Choral Directing at the University of Toronto; UK qualified music teacher; Choir director at Beth Tzedec Synagogue, and co-leader of the MNJCC Shabbat Song Circle.

Lara is a Doctoral Candidate in Collaborative Piano at the University of Toronto, MMus Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and a new member of a ‘Jewish And’ family.

Presented by Jewish& at the Miles Nadal JCC - Find us at @Jewish.And

Join Cantor Sidney Ezer, Choir Director Ezra Burke and Yacov Fruchter on the third Tuesday of each month at 8:00 p.m. for an uplifting sing-along, highlighting familiar and less familiar melodies that will be featured at Shabbat at the Floor and Shabbat/Festival morning services. No registration required. 

Expand your musical repertoire and feel more comfortable singing along during services. Session dates: November 19, December 17, January 21, Feb 18, March 24, May 19, June 16

This concert celebrates the very essence of choral music – the impact of powerful words complemented and enhanced through the work of great composers. Experience the poetry of Shakespeare set to music  by Vaughan Williams and Rutter, words of Alfred Lord Tennyson set by Elgar, Emily Dickenson set by Samual Barber, Robert Frost set by Randall Thompson and Eric Whitacre, and more. Enjoy this poetic evening in the Romanesque-revival architectural splendour of St. Andrew’s Church.

Jean-Sébastien Vallée, guest conductor

Join Cantor Sidney Ezer, Choir Director Ezra Burke and Yacov Fruchter on the third Tuesday of each month at 8:00 p.m. for an uplifting sing-along, highlighting familiar and less familiar melodies that will be featured at Shabbat at the Floor and Shabbat/Festival morning services. No registration required. 

Expand your musical repertoire and feel more comfortable singing along during services. Session dates: November 19, December 17, January 21, Feb 18, March 24, May 19, June 16

Experience some of the glorious music that has come to us across the centuries from the British cathedral tradition, performed in the beautiful setting of St. Anne’s Church. This concert provides a moment for contemplation in the midst of our hectic urban lives. Enjoy the soaring beauty of motets from the 16th century by Thomas Tallis and William Byrd up to contemporary works by John Tavener, James MacMillan and Eric Whitacre. Choose from two nights.

Gregory Batsleer, guest conductor

Experience some of the glorious music that has come to us across the centuries from the British cathedral tradition, performed in the beautiful setting of St. Anne’s Church. This concert provides a moment for contemplation in the midst of our hectic urban lives. Enjoy the soaring beauty of motets from the 16th century by Thomas Tallis and William Byrd up to contemporary works by John Tavener, James MacMillan and Eric Whitacre. Choose from two nights.

Gregory Batsleer, guest conductor

Join Cantor Sidney Ezer, Choir Director Ezra Burke and Yacov Fruchter on the third Tuesday of each month at 8:00 p.m. for an uplifting sing-along, highlighting familiar and less familiar melodies that will be featured at Shabbat at the Floor and Shabbat/Festival morning services. No registration required. 

Expand your musical repertoire and feel more comfortable singing along during services. Session dates: November 19, December 17, January 21, Feb 18, March 24, May 19, June 16

Here’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a free program of great choral music – TMC’s annual gift to the city. Our guest conductor will highlight the three choirs within a Choir, featuring the 70-member Mendelssohn Singers, the full Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, and its 20-voice professional core. Enjoy lush choral music by the great Romantics – Mendelssohn and Brahms – and works by the generation of new Romantics, including Lauridsen and Ešenvalds.

John William Trotter, guest conductor

Doors open at 2.15pm - first come, first seated!

Join Cantor Sidney Ezer, Choir Director Ezra Burke and Yacov Fruchter on the third Tuesday of each month at 8:00 p.m. for an uplifting sing-along, highlighting familiar and less familiar melodies that will be featured at Shabbat at the Floor and Shabbat/Festival morning services. No registration required. 

Expand your musical repertoire and feel more comfortable singing along during services. Session dates: November 19, December 17, January 21, Feb 18, March 24, May 19, June 16

Join Cantor Sidney Ezer, Choir Director Ezra Burke and Yacov Fruchter on the third Tuesday of each month at 8:00 p.m. for an uplifting sing-along, highlighting familiar and less familiar melodies that will be featured at Shabbat at the Floor and Shabbat/Festival morning services. No registration required. 

Expand your musical repertoire and feel more comfortable singing along during services. Session dates: November 19, December 17, January 21, Feb 18, March 24, May 19, June 16

Join Cantor Sidney Ezer, Choir Director Ezra Burke and Yacov Fruchter on the third Tuesday of each month at 8:00 p.m. for an uplifting sing-along, highlighting familiar and less familiar melodies that will be featured at Shabbat at the Floor and Shabbat/Festival morning services. No registration required. 

Expand your musical repertoire and feel more comfortable singing along during services. Session dates: November 19, December 17, January 21, Feb 18, March 24, May 19, June 16

Join in TMC’s annual celebration of joyous music for the season – this year with new guest artists – the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra. Experience the joy of John Rutter’s music, with a selection of his carol arrangements in their stunning original orchestrations, and works by Willan, Berlioz, Tchaikovsky, Vaughan Williams and others. TMC invites you to add your voice to the popular audience carol sing-along, this year with full orchestral accompaniment. Choose from two nights.

Join in TMC’s annual celebration of joyous music for the season – this year with new guest artists – the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra. Experience the joy of John Rutter’s music, with a selection of his carol arrangements in their stunning original orchestrations, and works by Willan, Berlioz, Tchaikovsky, Vaughan Williams and others. TMC invites you to add your voice to the popular audience carol sing-along, this year with full orchestral accompaniment. Choose from two nights.

Ages 0-4 with their grown-ups.

Shabbat Song Circle is a spacious, playful and meaningful experience geared to families with children ages 0-4.

Join us on Friday mornings to celebrate Shabbat, family and community. Grown-ups and their children connect to each other and Jewish wisdom through songs, stories, movement and reflection. Older siblings are welcome. Challah and grape juice will be served.

Our community proudly includes all kinds of families: LGBTQ+, interfaith, patrilineal, Jewish, Jew-ish and those of other backgrounds who are curious about Shabbat and seeking community. We welcome participants of all abilities. Co-presented with PJ Library.

For more information please contact: LaurenS@mnjcc.org 

Ages 0-4 with their grown-ups.

Shabbat Song Circle is a spacious, playful and meaningful experience geared to families with children ages 0-4.

Join us on Friday mornings to celebrate Shabbat, family and community. Grown-ups and their children connect to each other and Jewish wisdom through songs, stories, movement and reflection. Older siblings are welcome. Challah and grape juice will be served.

Our community proudly includes all kinds of families: LGBTQ+, interfaith, patrilineal, Jewish, Jew-ish and those of other backgrounds who are curious about Shabbat and seeking community. We welcome participants of all abilities. Co-presented with PJ Library.

For more information please contact: LaurenS@mnjcc.org 

Join Cantor Sidney Ezer, Choir Director Ezra Burke and Yacov Fruchter on the third Tuesday of each month at 8:00 p.m. for an uplifting sing-along, highlighting familiar and less familiar melodies that will be featured at Shabbat at the Floor and Shabbat/Festival morning services. No registration required. 

Expand your musical repertoire and feel more comfortable singing along during services. Session dates: November 19, December 17, January 21, Feb 18, March 24, May 19, June 16

Ages 0-4 with their grown-ups.

Shabbat Song Circle is a spacious, playful and meaningful experience geared to families with children ages 0-4.

Join us on Friday mornings to celebrate Shabbat, family and community. Grown-ups and their children connect to each other and Jewish wisdom through songs, stories, movement and reflection. Older siblings are welcome. Challah and grape juice will be served.

Our community proudly includes all kinds of families: LGBTQ+, interfaith, patrilineal, Jewish, Jew-ish and those of other backgrounds who are curious about Shabbat and seeking community. We welcome participants of all abilities. Co-presented with PJ Library.

For more information please contact: LaurenS@mnjcc.org 

Ages 0-4 with their grown-ups.

Shabbat Song Circle is a spacious, playful and meaningful experience geared to families with children ages 0-4.

Join us on Friday mornings to celebrate Shabbat, family and community. Grown-ups and their children connect to each other and Jewish wisdom through songs, stories, movement and reflection. Older siblings are welcome. Challah and grape juice will be served.

Our community proudly includes all kinds of families: LGBTQ+, interfaith, patrilineal, Jewish, Jew-ish and those of other backgrounds who are curious about Shabbat and seeking community. We welcome participants of all abilities. Co-presented with PJ Library.

For more information please contact: LaurenS@mnjcc.org 

Ages 0-4 with their grown-ups.

Shabbat Song Circle is a spacious, playful and meaningful experience geared to families with children ages 0-4.

Join us on Friday mornings to celebrate Shabbat, family and community. Grown-ups and their children connect to each other and Jewish wisdom through songs, stories, movement and reflection. Older siblings are welcome. Challah and grape juice will be served.

Our community proudly includes all kinds of families: LGBTQ+, interfaith, patrilineal, Jewish, Jew-ish and those of other backgrounds who are curious about Shabbat and seeking community. We welcome participants of all abilities. Co-presented with PJ Library.

For more information please contact: LaurenS@mnjcc.org 

Ages 0-4 with their grown-ups.

Shabbat Song Circle is a spacious, playful and meaningful experience geared to families with children ages 0-4.

Join us on Friday mornings to celebrate Shabbat, family and community. Grown-ups and their children connect to each other and Jewish wisdom through songs, stories, movement and reflection. Older siblings are welcome. Challah and grape juice will be served.

Our community proudly includes all kinds of families: LGBTQ+, interfaith, patrilineal, Jewish, Jew-ish and those of other backgrounds who are curious about Shabbat and seeking community. We welcome participants of all abilities. Co-presented with PJ Library.

For more information please contact: LaurenS@mnjcc.org 

Celebrate with the TMC, who will be joined by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra all under the baton of TMC Interim Artistic Director David Fallis, for a program that spans the three centuries in which the Choir has sung. For this milestone event, the TMC is returning to the acoustic and architectural beauty of Koerner Hall.
Gabriel Fauré: Requiem
Igor Stravinsky: Symphony of Psalms
Andrew Balfour: Mamihcimowin (The act of singing praises) – a new TMC commission