Beth Tzedec Congregation, Conservative synagogue in Forest Hill, Toronto, Canada
Beth Tzedec Congregation is a synagogue in the Forest Hill neighbourhood of Toronto, Canada, housed in a modern building designed by architect Peter Dickinson. Large windows bring daylight into the interior, which contains spaces for worship and community gatherings, including the Hendeles Chapel.
The congregation was formed in 1955 through the merger of two long-standing Toronto Jewish communities, Goel Tzedec and Beth Hamidrash Hagadol Chevra Tehillim. This union brought together different traditions and laid the foundation for one of the largest Conservative Jewish congregations in North America.
The name Beth Tzedec means 'House of Righteousness' in Hebrew, reflecting the values the community was built on. Today, members gather here for religious celebrations and social events that shape Jewish life in the city.
Daily prayer services are held in the Hendeles Chapel and many are also available online for those who cannot visit in person. If you plan to attend or visit, it is worth contacting the congregation in advance to check current access and schedules.
In 1950, before the current congregation even existed, this community held Canada's first bat mitzvah ceremony, years before similar events became common elsewhere in the country. The event took place within one of the predecessor congregations that later merged to form Beth Tzedec.
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