High Holidays

Ticket Information Sheet

Guide 5785

Mahzor Lev Shalem
Please contact the office in advance to order your Mahzor Lev Shalem for $45. You may also click HERE to order online.
The synagogue does not provide machzorim.

Times for Family and Stroller Service

Family Service with Mark Weinstock
Kol Nidrei service begins at 6:20 pm
Yom Kippur service begins at 10:00 am

Stroller Service
Yom Kippur service begins at 10:30 am

Security
We have once again hired Toronto Police Services, off-duty Firefighters, and Synchro Security to be strategically positioned in the building, the parking lot, and Westgate (the street entering the parking lot). I have met with the leader of our Firefighters, as well as Synchro security. Further, communication with Toronto Police Services has been on-going (including a zoom call with synagogue leaders this week), and they will have additional deployments to provide high visibility patrols through the holidays.

In consultation with the Jewish Security Network and the Toronto Police Service, we have a comprehensive security plan in place. For your safety, there will be a security check of each member upon entry. All bags will be inspected by our Security team.In case of inclement weather, please bring an umbrella in the event you are waiting outside in line.

Parking
We have many congregants who require accessible parking, and priority will be given to these individuals for the parking lot. If applicable, ensure your accessibility pass is clearly visible for our security team to see. We also have a few other special circumstances where parking is necessary, and those individuals will have already contacted the office with their information. No one else will be permitted in the parking lot. We appreciate your understanding. As you know parking in the community is always a challenge during the holidays, so please come early to services. There will be very limited parking available at Tzu Chi Foundation.

Members with an Accessible Parking Permit can park in the area west of the school wing. If you require accessible parking and do not have a permit, please contact carina@adathisrael.com. There will be a limited amount of unreserved parking East of the school wing which is available on a first come basis. All cars will enter via Westgate Blvd. and will be directed by a Security Guard.

Traffic Congestion
The spring and summer months have brought us a very challenging traffic/construction situation directly around the synagogue, as well as in the community. Where possible, we are encouraging members who are able to do so to walk to synagogue, or carpool. While we do not know the maintenance schedule for the holidays at this time, calls have been left with the city to explain our concerns.

Entry
Everyone entering for services will require a ticket. Please make sure you remember to bring your regular colour ticket for Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur. If there are any issues, an Ambassador (formerly known as usher or greeter) will escort you to our main desk to problem-solve. Police, Firefighters and security guards will be present at all three entry doors (Westgate, parking lot, Southbourne). The school wing entry will NOT be in use during the High Holidays. Each member and guest will have their bag(s) checked upon entering the building. Additionally, security will use a “wand” as a further measure to ensure a safe environment is enjoyed by all. We appreciate your understanding of our need to do this.

Security Consultation and Emergency Procedures
Recently our Clergy, Co-chairs of the House and Security Committee and I met with a security expert to ensure our Emergency Preparedness plan for Lockdown, Hold and Secure and Evacuation procedures are up to speed. Our Ambassadors will be trained as well.

Vigilance
As always, we ask for everyone to be mindful of their surroundings, in the synagogue, parking lot, streets, and the community. If you see something that seems odd or out of the ordinary, please ensure you say something at once to one of our security personnel, ambassadors or staff members.

Decorum
To preserve the sanctity of the High Holidays, the use of electronics is prohibited in the building during all Holy Days, except for medical needs. Families with children are encouraged to bring books, small puzzles, and plush toys.

Strollers
Strollers can be parked in the library. They  will also be welcomed in the family service in the Jacob Ulrich Hall.

Scents
We are a scent-free facility. Please do not wear scented perfume, cologne or lotion.

Streaming
Services in the Main Sanctuary and Alex Tobias Hall will be accessible via livestream. If you cannot join us in the synagogue, please join us at home.