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Our Mission: Shaarey Zedek Synagogue is a
centre for Conservative Judaism that welcomes the community to
experience spiritual growth, continuing education and the enrichment of
lifecycle events. That is a big task, but we're working
hard every day to live up to this duty. For millennia, synagogues have been
the place for lifecycle events and a gathering place for communities,
and for a time this connection that people once had began to dwindle.
"Synagogues - a place to have your naming, your bar mitzvah, your
wedding, your funeral...oh, and High Holy Days of course" many would
think and a large number of people still do. Shaarey Zedek regrettably
was no exception, but an evolution has taken place in recent
years. Synagogue life has been transformed for the young and the old
come to reconnect with Judaism in ways they didn’t think possible, or
simply weren’t made possible in the past. Rethought, revised and
reignited, our focus has been placed on creating meaningful
social-cultural and worship experiences, tailored to suit different
generations with different needs. The result: varieties of traditional
and alternative services, Judaic study chavurot to classes, guest
speakers and scholars presenting old values and new views, as well as
programs for young children, families, adults including special programs
designed for those in their 20s and 30s, as well as seniors. There is an
undeniable energy pulsating at Shaarey Zedek that you must experience
for yourself. Whether you come to worship, to socialize, to learn, to
volunteer, or to have a lifecycle event, the new Shaarey Zedek is
awaiting your discovery. It’s a place that has been rebuilt, with you in
mind. Let us surprise you. ▲
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