Established over 70 years ago, Beth Zion is a small, active synagogue congregation located at 144 King St East in Oshawa, Ontario. (905) 723-2353. As we have a diverse congregation, we offer a range of services and programs:
- Traditional-style Services, in-person and virtual, with an egalitarian minyan (mixed seating, men and women equally contribute to services)
- Adult Education program
- Youth programming
- Communal Shabbat Dinners
- Hebrew School program
- Social and Cultural programming.
SHABBAT & HOLIDAY SERVICES SCHEDULE
SAVE THE DATE PROGRAMS
Sunday, November 9 Global Day of Jewish Learning Brunch and Learn, 10:15 am – Nosh, discuss, debate, enjoy, learn.
Thursday November 13 BookSurf 7pm (BookSurfing is a social initiative bringing people together through texts. 6-8 people per group come together, bring a text to share, and then shee what happens)
Friday November 28 @ 5:45 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Dinner at Beth Zion
Wednesday December 17 from 5:30-8:30 Hanukkah celebration (Candle lighting at 6:30pm) Ltke Frenzy and Potluck (dairy or pareve only)
Saturday January 17 World Religion Day hosted by Durham Multifaith Community 11am-2-pm at the Oshawa Public Library – Northview Branch
NEW Book Club series! January 22, Feb 26, March 26, April 23, May 14 *1st Book – Koren’s Pick! HEART OF A STRANGER by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl (Central Synagogue NYC). Move onto other books in March.
Sunday Feb 1 TuB;shvat Yoga followed by Tu B’shevat refreshments from 2pm
Saturday Feb 21 Coffee House-Homegrown talent and delicious eats!
Friday April 10 Shabbat Dinner/Mimouna celebration (celebrate the end of Passover)
Sunday April 19 (date to be confirmed) Holocaust Memorial Service 7pm at Beth Zion
Monday May 4 Lag B’Omer Bonfire
Friday May 22 Shavuot Shabbat Dinner at Beth Zion
June date to be determined for COOK and LEARN. Prep a themed-dinner, learn a little kiddishkeit along the way and sit down and dine together.
Mondayt June15 Beth Zion AGM
***To RSVP and for location and additinal information, please contact us at bethzion@hotmail.com
We are a small congregation with a lot of heart. Services are egalitarian. ALL are welcome to participate and ALL are counted. Our services lead by Rabbi Israel Man and are traditional with Hebrew and English readings. Make Beth Zion your new Tradition. ADULT LEARNING — Watch for details! Shmooz, nosh and learn!
***NOTICE**** During inclement weather please check our outgoing voice message to confirm service.
We are a member of a multi-faith group of 2SLGBTQI Affirming places of worship in Durham Region, including and accepting everyone.
For additional information please contact us at bethzion@hotmail.com