High Holy Days 5786
SONG SHUL'S MAGNIFICENT HIGH HOLY DAYS
CELEBRATE WITH US!
EXPERIENCE THE HIGH HOLY DAYS IN A WHOLE NEW WAY!
EXPERIENCE ALL OF THE EXCITEMENT, ENRICHMENT, PROGRAMMING, SERVICES, MUSIC, GUEST SPEAKERS, CLASSES, TOGETHERNESS, LAUGHTER, CARING, AND INSPIRATION OF THE SONG SHUL!
HIGH HOLY DAYS MUSICAL ARTISTS
EXPERIENCE OUR MAGNIFICENT ONE-OF-A-KIND HIGH HOLY DAY SERVICES,
LIVE AND IN-PERSON WITH THESE MUSICAL GUESTS AND MORE!
Our musical approach offers a dynamic, unique environment for the Jewish community of Toronto.
GABI EPSTEIN
Canada's Queen of Cabaret Musical Theatre star of Mirvish and Stratford | Singing on Rosh Hashana
GABI EPSTEIN
Gabi Epstein is one of Canada’s top stage and cabaret performers. Her almost 20-year career has brought her to the stages of Mirvish, Stratford, and New York, and her cabaret in New York City’s Don’t Tell Mama was named “Best Cabaret of the Year” by the Times Square Chronicles.
JEFF MADDEN
Star of Jersey Boys and Come From Away | Singing on Yom Kippur
Jeff Madden
Received a Dora Award for his performance as Frankie Valli in the hit musical Jersey Boys. Currently, he can be seen in the Mirvish production of Come From Away. Jeff has recorded two CDs and will be singing a special prayer for the hostages on Rosh Hashana.
OUR ESTEEMED GUEST SPEAKERS
Direct from Israel!
Renowned Israeli Journalist
Ben-Dror Yemini
Jurist, bestselling author, and senior Yediot Aharonot journalist.
Rosh Hashanah Day 1 "Lies and Propaganda".
Rosh Hashana Day 2 "Globalization on Antisemitism Post Oct 7"
Renowned Israeli Journalist
Ben-Dror Yemini is an author and senior journalist with the Hebrew daily Yediot Aharonot, and his articles are published in major newspapers around the world. He is also a jurist and in-demand speaker at leading universities and parliaments. Yemini was a peace activist for many years. During the last ten years he has conducted intensive research about anti-Israeli propaganda. His best-selling book, Industry of Lies, has been translated to many languages, and he argues that the industry of lies is one of the main problems of the free world -- that anti-Israeli propaganda is becoming a real threat to free thought and to freedom of speech, and is one of the biggest obstacles to reconciliation and peace.
Back by Popular Demand!
Ambassador Mark Regev
Former Senior Advisor to Israel’s Prime Minister
Speaking on Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur
on what's really happening in Israel
Ambassador Mark Regev
Chairman of the Abba Eban Institute for Diplomacy and Foreign Relations at Reichman University. In addition to his position as Prime Minister’s Senior Advisor, he served as Israel’s Ambassador to the UK, and as the Prime Minister’s Advisor and International Spokesperson. He has become one of Israel’s most prominent voices in the English-speaking world.
Family Service with our Youth Leaders and Musical Guest Star, Gabi Epstein!
The Song Shul's High Holy Day Family Service is back and better than ever! Our awesome youth leaders, Kevin and Ilana Heyman, are fun and friendly, and this year they'll be joined by musical theatre star, Gabi Epstein! You and your kids are going to love this team!
Join them for our short-and-sweet, interactive Rosh Hashana Family Service. Sing the songs, learn the prayers, act out the Torah tales, hear the shofar, enjoy a Rosh Hashana sweet, and have fun!
On Yom Kippur, it's another exciting chance to sing the prayers together, learn the Torah stories, and understand what this special day is all about. And after the Yom Kippur Family Service, Kevin and Ilana will have snacks for the kids, and then more Yom Kippur activities!
The Song Shul's Family Service Team
Kevin & Ilana Heymann
Both born and raised in Toronto, Kevin and Ilana have been involved in Jewish informal and formal education and programming for most of their lives. Ilana has led three Birthright Israel trips and has been involved in many other Jewish and Israeli advocacy programs on campus with Hillel and Aish. Ilana currently teaches at a private Jewish girls high school in North York. Kevin studied in Yeshiva Lev Hatorah in Israel after high school and has volunteered with Chai Lifeline Canada for five years. Kevin currently works for a Hi-Rise real estate developer. The two of them are very excited to guide The Song Shul teens through innovative and fun programming during the High Holy Days!
Gabi Epstein
Gabi Epstein is one of Canada’s top stage and cabaret performers. Her almost 20-year career has brought her to the stages of Mirvish, Stratford, and New York, and her cabaret in New York City’s Don’t Tell Mama was named “Best Cabaret of the Year” by the Times Square Chronicles. She performs her one-woman show Gabs Sings Babs: a Love Letter to Barbara Streisand to soldout audiences across the country, and her studio album is available on all streaming platforms.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Cantor Simon and Aliza Spiro guide us into the New Year with our fast-paced, relaxed, meaningful, and unforgettable services. The Toronto Festival Singers provide the Signature Sound of The Song Shul, with a cushion of beautiful harmonies for our prayers. Aliza offers explanations throughout, completing this one-of-a-kind High Holy Day experience!
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Special Guest Speakers:
Renowned Israeli journalist Ben-Dror Yemini and Ambassador Mark Regev,
former Senior Advisor to Israel’s Prime Minister.
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Musical Performances:
Canada’s Queen of Cabaret, Gabi Epstein on Rosh Hashanah; Jeff Madden,
star of Jersey Boys and Come From Away, on Yom Kippur.
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Family Service:
The Song Shul’s youth leaders, Kevin & Ilana, joined by Gabi Epstein.
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Kids in the Main Service:
Kids singing on the Bimah, Torah Parade, Sticker Station.
Come together for a joyous and meaningful celebration!
- Special Guest Speakers: Renowned Israeli journalist Ben-Dror Yemini and Ambassador Mark Regev, former Senior Advisor to Israel’s Prime Minister.
- Musical Performances: Canada’s Queen of Cabaret, Gabi Epstein on Rosh Hashanah; Jeff Madden, star of Jersey Boys and Come From Away, on Yom Kippur.
- Family Service: The Song Shul’s youth leaders, Kevin & Ilana, joined by Gabi Epstein.
- Kids in the Main Service: Kids singing on the Bimah, Torah Parade, Sticker Station.
Come together for a joyous and meaningful celebration!
Where’s it happening?
Where’s it happening?
George Weston Recital Hall, The Meridian Arts Centre (formerly known as the Toronto Centre for the Arts)
We’re back in the elegant and beautiful George Weston with its perfect acoustics and comfortable seats. Start your Rosh Hashana mornings there with our complimentary coffee & pastry. End your Yom Kippur fast there with our complimentary juice and cookies for a sweet new year!
Anyone is welcome to purchase individual tickets for specific services.
Note: If, after experiencing our renowned service, you decide that you would like to join The Song Shul, the cost of your ticket(s) will be applied to membership within 30 days of the High Holy Days.
If you have your own prayer book, please bring it. We will also have copies of the Silverman machzor available at each service for 1-day use. There is no chance that what you touch will have been used by someone else the previous day.
Easy! First, make sure you’re a member in good standing for the new year 5785 (2024-2025).
Click here to join as a new member.
Click here to renew your membership (and Welcome Back!).
Registration links will be sent to you directly.
Coming with your kids?
We have babysitting for tots, children’s programs for the children, inspiration for all! Children are invited to march in the Torah parade, and invited up close to hear the shofar.
Also, The Song Shul Sticker Station will be open for the duration of the service.
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS COMING SOON!
Contact us – The Song Shul has the friendliest and most helpful team you can imagine!
Phone: 416-789-0999
Leave a message anytime or if the lines are busy Email Matt, our General Manager, at admin@songshul.com.
When is it happening?
When is it happening?
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Rosh Hashanah Sept. 23rd & 24th
Join us 9:00 AM - 12:35 PM. We begin with the Torah reading. Those of you wishing to make a minyan and daven shacharit are invited to join Cantor Simon at 8:15 AM. Start your Rosh Hashana mornings with our complimentary coffee and pastry.
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Kol Nidre Oct. 1st
Join us from 6:45 PM – 9:45 PM
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Yom Kippur Day Oct. 2nd
Yom Kippur, including Community Yizkor, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM. Those of you wishing to make a minyan and daven shacharit are invited to join Cantor Simon at 9:10 AM.
Community Yizkor 11:15 AM
Mark Regev afternoon discussion during the break
Yom Kippur Mincha 4:15 PM
Ambassador Mark Regev Final Address 5:40 PM
Yom Kippur Ne’ila 6:00 PM
Fast ends, Final Shofar 7:38 PM
NOTE: Your name must be on the member or ticket list to be admitted to all services, including Yom Kippur Mincha and Ne'ila. Be prepared to show ID on Yom KIppur (for security reasons).