Please note that registering through the Chai Centre means that although you have access to the Village Shul, you should be participating in the full Chai Centre schedule only.

Latest Registrations: (last updated Sep 30, 2024  1:03pm)

  • Adam C –      RH, YK, L
  • Arlyne W –   RH, YK, L
  • Brian S –        RH, YK, L
  • Barbie L –      RH, YK, L
  • Blake H –       RH, YK, L
  • Carole P –      RH,          L
  • Clarisse M –  RH, YK, L
  • Denise P –      RH, YK, L
  • Eli Dovid E –                    L
  • Herb W –        RH, YK, L
  • Judy F –                     YK
  • Judy W –         RH, YK, L
  • Karen S –         RH,          L
  • Leelia P –         RH, YK, L
  • Leonid B –       RH
  • Lori C –              RH, YK, L
  • Marc W –                           L
  • Malka B –         RH, YK, L
  • Mariya B –       RH,          L
  • Maurice C –    RH, YK, L
  • Nancy B –         RH,          L
  • Penny B –          RH, YK
  • Ronda W –       RH, YK, L
  • Sandy A –          RH, YK, L
  • Stephanie B –                   L
  • Svilen V –          RH, YK, L
  • Tracey K –         RH, YK, L

The High Holidays 2024 is dedicated in memory of:

Jessica Klein – יכעט בת שלום שמואל ע”ה

High Holidays at The Chai Centre

Rosh Hashana / Yom Kippur - 5785

ראש השנה - יום כיפור תשפ"ה

If you are one of the very many that have already registered, we thank you.

If you haven’t and are still looking for the right kind of service, please read on.

Don’t read Hebrew? No problem. Don’t feel included? No problem. Then The Chai Centre is for you!

Come celebrate the High Holidays like never before. It will transform the way you view the High Holidays. Can you imagine actually looking forward to going to Shul?  Click Here to read reflections from some of our past High Holidays attendees!

The services at The Chai Centre are unique; they are purposely structured and designed to be completely educational. Our services are geared toward those who have difficulty following or understanding the Traditional service. Instead of reading from a prayer book that you may not understand (or even be able to read), services at The Chai Centre come alive with the way we celebrate!

Additionally, the Main Sanctuary will have the Traditional service ongoing, and you are welcome to go between our classes and the Main Sanctuary at your leisure.

As a courtesy to the other participants, we ask that you try to be punctual for the classes that you will be attending.

Reserved seating for families will be available upon request. 

Tickets are  $360 for non-members, which includes membership.

Please do not hesitate to ask any of our staff if you require any assistance.

It is our hope that this will be your most inspiring High Holiday experience ever!3

Rosh Hashana Schedule

Thursday October 03

8:00am – Shacharis – Morning Service – Village Shul Main Sanctuary, for those who would like to participate in a Traditional style service.

All classes will be held at the Village Shul.

9:30 – Join Rabbi Heshi with a Traditional prayer – Youth Chapel (3rd floor)

10:30am – Drasha  – Rabbi Tsvi Sytner – Main Sanctuary

10:45am – Judith Raanan – Main Sanctuary

11:00am – Shofar – Rabbi Heshi – Main Sanctuary

11:15am – Adrienne Gold – Social Hall

 12:15pm – Mini Mussaf – R’ Zale Newman – Youth Chapel (3rd floor)

1:00pm -Service Ends

1:15pm – Lunch with Rabbi Heshi (RSVP required)

Friday October 04

8:00am – Shacharis – Morning Service – Main Sanctuary, for those who would like to participate in a Traditional style service.

All classes will be held at the Village Shul.

9:30 – Join Rabbi Heshi with a Traditional prayer – Youth Chapel (3rd floor)

10:30am – Drasha  – Rabbi Shlomo Katz – Main Sanctuary

11:00am – Shofar – Rabbi Heshi – Main Sanctuary

11:15am – Judith Raanan – Main Sanctuary

 12:15pm – Mini Mussaf – R’ Zale Newman – Youth Chapel (3rd floor)
 12:15pm – Adrienne Gold – Social Hall

1:00pm -Service Ends

 

Lunch With The Rabbi

For those who have registered, the Lunch With The Rabbi will on the first day of Rosh Hashana (Oct 03), at 1:15pm which is shortly after services.

Please check back here for the latest updates.

Yom Kippur Schedule

Friday Oct. 11 – Erev Yom Kippur
Time Service/ Program/ Class Venue
6:20pm Candlelighting / Fast begins  
6:20pm Traditional Kol Nidrei – led by Rabbi Heshi kuhnreich Main Sanctuary
6:45pm Drasha with Rabbi Tzvi Sytner Main Sanctuary
8:00pm Option 1 – Traditional Ma’ariv Service – led by Rabbi Heshi Kuhnreich Main Sanctuary
8:00pm Option 2 – Class by Adrienne Gold-Davis Social Hall

Bistro Grande -
1000 Eglinton Ave. W.

Shabbos Oct. 12 – Yom Kippur day
TimeService/ Program/ ClassVenue
6:45 amTraditional Shacharis Minyan – led by Rabbi Heshi KuhnreichSocial Hall
9:30 amChai Centre Welcome – Herb WatersBistro Grande
9:45 amClass 1 – Mrs. Elana SorokaBistro Grande
10:30 amClass 2 – Rabbi Shmuli SorokaBistro Grande
11:15 amClass 3 – Rebbetzen Ellie BassBistro Grande
12:15 pmSpecial YIZKOR presentationBistro Grande
12:45 pmClass 4Bistro Grande
1:30 pmClass 5Bistro Grande
2:15 pmBREAK – get some rest 
5:15 pmDiscussion led by Herb WatersFireplace Room
5:30 pmNeilah Drasha by Rabbi Tzvi SytnerMain Sanctuary
6:00 pmTraditional Neilah Service led by Rabbi Heshi KuhnreichMain Sanctuary
7:21 pmShofar/ Fast Ends/ Ma’ariv/ HavdallahMain Sanctuary
7:30 pmBreaking the FastMain Sanctuary

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