Connecting you to Jewish Arts, Culture and Heritage in Toronto
June 3, 2021
- June 13, 2021
TJFF 2021 features over 60 films, including International, Canadian and Toronto Premieres, all accessible for viewers in Ontario.
Happy Pride Month! The Miles Nadal JCC has created a program of events to celebrate pride and community.
May 1, 2021
- May 31, 2023
A virtual tour of Toronto’s historic Kensington Market. Scroll through all eight stops and watch the streets come to life though guided videos presenting the sights and sounds of the one-time Jewish Market.
June 15, 2021
Discover the artistic genius behind the paintings in “Shtisel”. Israeli artist Alex Tubis paints for the hit Netflix series. Tubis’s masterpieces are represented as the wondrous work of fictional artist, Akiva Shtisel.
March 1, 2021
- June 30, 2021
These productions – from classic tales to contemporary stories, moving dramas to amusing comedies – represent some of the breadth and diversity in both content and aesthetics of contemporary Israeli theater.
A Note on COVID-19
The Kultura Collective and UJA Federation of Greater Toronto are pleased to offer this website as a resource to the community to celebrate Jewish arts, culture and heritage. During this difficult time, we will come together through online learning, streaming performances and exhibitions – both socially distant and virtually. As a community, we will share and explore our culture and traditions through meaningful artistic experiences. We hope these events will keep you connected, engaged and inspired throughout this challenging time.
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Happening Now
March 1, 2021
-June 30, 2021
These productions – from classic tales to contemporary stories, moving dramas to amusing comedies – represent some of the breadth and diversity in both content and aesthetics of contemporary Israeli theater.
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Last Chance
June 3, 2021
-June 13, 2021
TJFF 2021 features over 60 films, including International, Canadian and Toronto Premieres, all accessible for viewers in Ontario.
June 13, 2021
-June 14, 2021
A heartfelt drama inspired by a true story. An unlikely duo in Paris join forces to tackle systemic neglect towards those marginalized by society.
Upcoming
June 15, 2021
Discover the artistic genius behind the paintings in “Shtisel”. Israeli artist Alex Tubis paints for the hit Netflix series. Tubis’s masterpieces are represented as the wondrous work of fictional artist, Akiva Shtisel.
Current Exhibitions
Virtual
June 1, 2021
-June 30, 2021
queer at the root is a virtual art exhibition featuring 18 Jewish, queer and or trans artists across North America displayed by the Miles Nadal JCC in Toronto in collaboration with Jewish Queer Trans Vancouver.
Virtual
May 1, 2021
-June 30, 2021
Part studio portrait, part collaboration, Martha Davis empowers senior citizens to fulfill their longings virtually, using the magic of green screen photography.
Virtual
May 1, 2021
-May 31, 2023
A virtual tour of Toronto’s historic Kensington Market. Scroll through all eight stops and watch the streets come to life though guided videos presenting the sights and sounds of the one-time Jewish Market.
Virtual
November 11, 2020
-November 11, 2022
Over 17,000 Canadian Jews enlisted in the military during WWII. Through their personal collections, preserved at the OJA, we can learn about these Canadian Jewish servicemen and women and the Jewish organizations that aided them.
Learning
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Last Chance
April 18, 2021
-June 13, 2021
Disability/Visibility is a free 7-week community arts project presented in partnership with Gallery 44, culminating in a gallery show in Fall 2021.
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April 20, 2021
-June 22, 2021
A theatrical workshop facilitated by award-winning performer, director, and playwright, David Gale.
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May 1, 2021
-May 1, 2022
FilmMatters, is the Toronto Jewish Film Foundation’s educational outreach programme for elementary – secondary school students and teachers across the GTA.
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May 3, 2021
-June 21, 2021
Film critic Adam Nayman examines the 1980s, Hollywood’s decade of sequelization, and the visionaries working in the shadow of blockbuster takeover.
Featured Blogs Posts
June 9, 2021
The program will provide mentees with the opportunity to gain insights from leaders in their respective industries while networking with fellow peers and future colleagues.
June 3, 2021
This one of a kind competition recognizes the most outstanding, unproduced, Canadian plays with a Jewish focus.
June 1, 2021
Happy Pride Month! The Miles Nadal JCC has created a program of events to celebrate pride and community.
May 21, 2021
Planning what to watch at TJFF2021? TJFF’s Programmers share their top Festival picks.
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