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Upcoming Events
| Shoresh Outdoor School – Virtual Info Night
Community Craft Night: Conifer Salve-Making Shoresh Outdoor School – Riverdale Info Night |
Shoresh Outdoor School – Virtual Info Night
Date and Time: Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026 // 8-9 PM
Location: Virtual (link sent upon registration)
Who: Parents & guardians of kids SK to grade 5
Curious about our Spring Outdoor School, a nature-based Jewish learning program for kids SK to grade 5 that runs in 3 locations – Cedarvale, High Park, and Riverdale? Come learn more and ask all the questions!
Community Craft Night: Conifer Salve-Making
Date and Time: Thursday, Jan 22, 2026 // 6-8 PM
Location: Shoresh HQ – 1187 St Clair Ave W B2, Toronto, ON M6E 1B5
Who: Adults
Join us at Shoresh HQ to learn how to identify coniferous trees and make conifer salves with Shoresh educator Olga Vishnyakova.
In preparation for Tu Bishvat, come enjoy a community space to learn and appreciate our local trees and their healing properties. You’ll make a salve and take it home with you to use this winter!
Food? Kosher vegetarian pizza is included (vegan and gluten-free option available upon request). Please email karen@shoresh.ca if you have dietary restrictions that we should know about.
Shoresh Outdoor School – In-Person Info Night (Riverdale)
Date and Time: Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026 // 5:30-6:45 PM
Location: Riverdale (address sent upon registration)
Who: Parents & guardians of kids SK to grade 5
Curious about our Spring Outdoor School, a nature-based Jewish learning program for kids SK to grade 5 that runs in Riverdale Park? Come learn more and ask all the questions!
The info night will take place at a family home in the Riverdale area, with the address shared after you RSVP. We’ll begin with a short, interactive opening activity for both parents and children, followed by an info session for parents. During the parents’ session, children will have a space to play independently. Food will be provided.
Yesod B’nei Mitzvah – Virtual Info Night
Date and Time: Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026 // 7:15-8:30 PM
Location: Virtual (link sent upon registration)
Who: Youth grades 7 + 8 and their parents and guardians
Curious about our nature-based B’nei Mitzvah program for youth in grades 7 + 8? Come learn more and ask all the questions!
Tu Bishvat in the Forest
Join us for a community Tu Bishvat in the forest!
Shoresh, Darchei Noam, and HaSedeh invite the community to celebrate Tu Bishvat by learning about our local trees, experiencing an outdoor walking Tu Bishvat Seder, and exploring the beautiful wintery forest.
Date and Time: Sunday February 1st 10:00-12:00
Location: 14645 Dufferin St, King City, ON L7B 1K5
Who: Everyone! Families, adults, elders – everyone is welcome. Kids need to be accompanied by their caregivers.
Food: There will be tea and some treats over a fire. You’re welcome to bring your own picnic lunch.
What if it is very cold? Shoresh programming runs in all kinds of weather, and we will send a “dressing for the cold” guide to everyone who registers. There will also be a fire to gather around for warmth. If there is a snowstorm or other extreme weather event, the event will be rescheduled.
Accessibility info: This event involves walking through a snowy forest on uneven ground.
Questions? Contact karen@shoresh.ca