Youth Programs

Got kids? Shaarei Shomayim has programs!

Every Shabbat and Yom Tov we offer programs for kids aged zero to twelve. Each program is unique and includes a great mix of davening, fun activities and yummy treats. The programs run from 9:45 am until the end time of davening.

Please email Rich Winkler, Director of Youth and Teen Programming, or call 416.789.3213 x204, with any questions you may have, and to subscribe to our Youth Matters weekly email.

Weekly Shabbat & Holiday Programs

Room assignments are advertised in Shabbat Matters and our weekly Youth Matters email.

• Stay and Play: The Stay and Play program is for parent(s) and their babies/toddlers to hang out.
• Sr. Kindergarten / Grade 1: The nursery is a drop-off program that includes free play with a wide variety of preschool toys, books and games, story time as well as snack.
• Grades 2 & 3: This program involves a mix of davening and play. Children move between three activities: tefilla (prayer), tochnit (fun activity), and parsha (learning activity relating to the weekly Torah portion).
• Grades 4 & 5: This program involves a mix of davening and fun. Children move from three activities: tefilla (prayer), tochnit (fun activity), and parsha (learning activity relating to the weekly Torah portion). We focus on davening skills, fun activities, and conversations on the Torah and its values.