BBYO
BBYO is a youth led, worldwide organization which provides opportunities for Jewish youth to develop their leadership potential, a positive Jewish identity and commitment to their personal development.
Address: 4700 Bathurst St. 2nd Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M2R 1W8
Tel/Fax: Tel. (416) 398-2004, Fax (416) 398-5780
Contacts: Kevin Goodman (Program Director) Tel. (416) 398-2004 kgoodman@bbyo.org
Debbi Silver (Administrator) Tel. (416) 398-2004 x221 dsilver@bbyo.on.ca
Betar Tagar Youth Movement
World Zionist Students movement affiliated with Herut Likud Movement.
Address: 788 Marlee Avenue
# 203
Toronto, Ontario
M6B 3K1
Tel/Fax: Tel. (416) 781-7683,
Contacts: Orna Hollander (Executive Director) Tel. (416) 638-8826
Web http://www.betar.ca
Bnei Akiva of Toronto
Orthodox youth group focused on religious Zionism. Holds Shabbatons which link up with youth from other cities in North America.
Address: 296 Wilson Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M3H 1S8
Tel/Fax: Tel. (416) 630-7634, Fax (416) 630-9467
Contacts: Yudie & Michal Reinitz (Contact) Tel. (416) 838-7742 yudie@bneiakiva.com
Web http://www.bneiakivatoronto.com
Canadian Young Judaea
For boys and girls ages 8-21. Affiliated with Ha Noar Hatzioni in Israel and CHW (Canadian Hadassah-Wizo).
Address: 788 Marlee Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M6B 3K1
Tel/Fax: Tel. (416) 781-5156, Fax (416) 787-3100
Contacts: Risa Epstein (National Executive Director) Tel. (416) 781-5156 risa@youngjudaea.ca
Web http://www.youngjudaea.ca
Chabad Youth Network
Chabad Youth network offes dynamic, creative and educational programs that include trips, outings, sports activities, camping and shabbaton weekend retreats.
Address: 8700 Bathurst Street
Unit 5
Thornhill, Ontario
L4J 9J8
Tel/Fax: Tel. (905) 889-7582, Fax (905) 889-7582
Contacts: Rabbi Shmueli Nachlas (Director) Tel. (905) 889-7582 rabbishmuli@JewishYouth.ca
Web http://www.JewishYouth.ca
Eastern Canadian Region, United Synagogue Youth
The high school affiliate of the Conservative Synagogues across Ontario and Quebec of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
Address: Northeast District, Toronto Office
1000 Finch Ave. West
Suite 508
Toronto, Ontario
M3J 2V5
Tel/Fax: Tel. (416) 667-1717, Fax (416) 667-1881
Contacts: Rabbi Irit Printz (Regional Youth Director) Tel. (416) 667-1717
Web http://www.ecrusy.org
Habonim Dror
Youth group committed to the ideals and values of kibbutz and Aliyah. Operates Camp Gesher.
Address: 272 Codsell Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
M3H 3X2
Tel/Fax: Tel. (416) 633-2511, Fax (416) 636-5248
Contacts: Oren Skenic (Shaliach) Tel. (416) 633-2511
Web http://www.campgesher.com
Hashomer Hatzair
Zionist youth organization. Instills in youth a knowledge of and respect for their past and cultural background along with pride in their Jewish identity. Emphasis on volunteering in the community.
Address: 1111 Finch Avenue W.
Suite 456
Toronto, Ontario
M3J 2E5
Tel/Fax: Tel. (416) 736-1339, Fax (416) 736-1405
Contacts: Doron Erez (Shaliach) Tel. (416) 736-1339 doron@campshomria.ca
Web http://www.hashomerhatzair.ca
Israeli Scouts - Tzofim, Shevet Hermon
The Israeli Scout movement (Tzofim) began in the early 1960s and is unique in that it is the only Israeli youth movement that is both non-political and non-sectarian.
Address: 9600 Bathurst Street
Richmond Hill, Ontario
L6A 3Z8
Tel/Fax: Tel. (416) 818-9831,
Contacts: Dikla Nidam (Director) Tel. (416) 818-9831
Web http://Toronto.zofim.org.il
JEWISH SCOUTS
For both male and female between the ages of 5 and 26. Presently located in Thornhill.
Address: 21 Magnetic Drive
Unit 6
Toronto, Ontario
M3J 2C4
Tel/Fax: Tel. (416) 661-0650,
Contacts: Rabbi Matis Stebben (Director) Tel. (416) 661-0650
Web http://www.jewishscouts.ca
National Federation Of Temple Youth - North East Lakes
Ages 15-18. Affiliated with the Reform congregations in Northern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, Western & Upstate New York and Ontario.
Address: 3845 Bathurst Street
Ste. 301
Toronto, Ontario
M3H 3N2
Tel/Fax: Tel. (416) 630-0375, Fax (416) 630-5089
Contacts: Beth Mann ( Regional Youth Advisor) bmann@urj.org
Web http://www.nfty.org/index.cfm
http://www.urj.org/ccrj
NCSY
NCSY (National Conference of Synagogue Youth) gives young people the opportunity to experience traditional Judaism from many perspectives: social, educational, and spiritual.
Location: NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF SYNAGOGUE YOUTH
Address: 7000 Bathurst Street
Thornhill, Ontario
L4J 7L1
Tel/Fax: Tel. (905) 761-6279, Fax (905) 761-9115
Contacts: Rabbi Glenn Black (CEO) Tel. (905) 761-6279
Rebbi Leib Irons (Regional Director) Tel. (905) 761-6279 x229
Rabbi Shmuel Soroka (Associate Regional Director) Tel. (647) 722-4345 shmuel@ncsy.ca
Location: NCSY DROP IN CENTRE
Address: 1072 Eglinton Avenue West
Toronto, Ontario
M3H 1Y2
Tel/Fax: Tel. (416) 789-4960, Fax (416) 781-7366
Contacts: Elana Soroka (Chapter Advisor) Tel. (416) 789-4960 info@ncsy.ca
Location: TORAH HIGH SCHOOL
Address: 7000 Bathurst Street
Thornhill, Ontario
L4J 7L1
Tel/Fax: Tel. (905) 761-6279,
Contacts: Yisroel Rabinowitz (Contact) Tel. (905) 761-6279 x231
Web http://www.ncsy.ca
Shaarei Shomayim Congregation
Orthodox - affiliated with Orthodox Union
Address: 470 Glencairn Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M5N 1V8
Tel/Fax: Tel. (416) 789-3213, Fax (416) 789-1728
Contacts: Lance Davis (Executive Director) Tel. (416) 789-3213
Carol Handelsman (Office Administrator) Tel. (416) 789-3213
Rabbi Chaim Strauchler (Spiritual Leader) Tel. (416) 789-3213 rabbistrauchler@shomayim.org
Web http://www.shomayim.org
Tzivos Hashem of Canada
The mission of Tzivos Hashem is to promote Jewish awareness, identity and pride amongst all Jewish youth and children, regardless of their affiliation.
Address: 20 Magnetic Drive
Unit 6
Toronto, Ontario
M3J 2C4
Tel/Fax: Tel. (416) 661-0650, Fax (416) 661-5477
Contacts: Rabbi Yonah Vilenkin (Director) Tel. (416) 631-0585 yvilenkin@hotmail.com
Rifky Yarmush (Executive Director) Tel. (416) 398-1866
Web http://www.tzivohashem.ca
United Synagogue Of Conservative Judaism, Canadian Region
Represents Conservative synagogues and their members in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
Address: 1000 Finch Avenue West
Suite 508
Toronto, Ontario
M3J 2V5
Tel/Fax: Tel. (416) 667-1717, Fax (416) 667-1818
Contacts: Howard Goldberg (Director) Tel. (416) 667-1717 printz@uscj.org
Rabbi Irit Printz (Consultant & Youth Director) Tel. (416) 667-1717 printz@uscj.org
United Synagogue Youth
Youth groups supported by Conservative synagogues in Canada and the United States.
Address: 1000 Finch Avenue W.
Suite 508
Toronto, Ontario
M3J 2V5
Tel/Fax: Tel. (416) 667-1717, Fax (416) 667-1881
Contacts: Rabbi Irit Printz (Contact) Tel. (416) 667-1717
Web http://www.ecrusy.org
