SHAVUOT AT THE JRCC
On Wednesday, June 12, hundreds of Jewish adults and children attended the annual Shavuot readings of the Ten Commandments on Shavuot at ten JRCC locations in the GTA. The children were treated to the now famous Shavuot Ice Cream Party, as they joined. thousands of Jewish communities around the world in celebrating the receiving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai over 3,300 years ago. The readings were followed by a light dairy brunch buffet, including delicious homemade cheesecakes. The event was held simultaneously at all JRCC branches, with some branches holding multiple readings and parties throughout the day to accommodate everyone’s schedules. On the previous evening, dozens of people joined the traditional all-night learning sessions and the reading of the Kabbalistic “Tikun Leil Shavuot” on the night of Shavuot, expressing our love for the Torah and anticipating receiving it anew as we do at this time each year.
JRCC BAT MITZVAH CLUB
JRCC Bat Mitzvah Club is "for girls, by girls, and starring girls.” The club enables girls to explore the meaning of their heritage, discover the special role of the Jewish woman, and meet other Jewish girls their own age, having lots of fun in the process! 
The program includes learning as well as lots of hands-on activities, including art, food decorating, ceramics, community outreach and trips. The club culminated with a gala celebration, in which all Bat mitzvah girls had a chance to speak and invite family and friends to their bat mitzvah party. Concluding another most amazing year! Jrcc.org/Bat.
HEBREW SCHOOL END OF YEAR CELEBRATION
Mazal tov to all our Hebrew School students on the completion of an amazing year! Over 100 students and teachers from the JRCC Hebrew Schools around the city celebrated with a graduation evening, and each Hebrew School branch also held its own end-of-year party. The main graduation event featured a presentation that highlighted the material covered in the past year, a gallery of student’s works, and a ceremony awarding Aleph Champ medals to the students for completing their new Hebrew proficiency levels. The JRCC Hebrew School operates throughout the GTA. Sessions are available at various times and days of the week. 
To give your child the gift of Jewish education, and to give yourself the gift of Jewish naches, contact the JRCC Hebrew School at 416.222.7105 x225 or Jrccschools.ca. Registration is now open for September 2024, scholarships available.
