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EXPERIENCE CONGREGATION KNESSETH ISRAEL

Affectionately referred to as Junction Shul or Maria Street Synagogue in Toronto

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At Congregation Knesseth Israel, we aspire to be a leading center for all Jews who seek to develop and enhance their spiritual identity. Originally opened its doors in 1911 to members in the West Toronto (Junction) community.

Now the re-invigorated "little-gem" shul attracts congregants from all of Toronto and has always placed an emphasis on maintaining Jewish values.

The environment and culture is one that should be experienced, to see if it fits with your spirituality.

Subscribe to our email lists to learn more about dates and times of services and take your Judaism to a whole new level.

From its early days, the Congregation Knesseth Israel community has been a sacred one, linking members through prayer since 1911. Our emphasis has always been to get to the root of our Jewish identity through insightful education and community involvement.  

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Call to discuss available dates

for a unique Haymishe event

647-591-7488

or email us at

junctionshul@gmail.com

YAHRZEIT CALENDAR

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YAHRZEIT REMNDER 

SHABBAT HANUKKAH

SATURDAY DECEMBER 20th, 2025

BAR and BAT MITZVAH or WEDDINGS

A FEW UPDATES TO CONSIDER

  • LIGHT THE GIANT CHUNUKIAH - START A TRADITION
    LIGHT THE GIANT CHUNUKIAH - START A TRADITION
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Dec 14
    Toronto
    Dec 14, 2025, 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Toronto, 56 Maria St, Toronto, ON M6P 1W2, Canada
    Join us at the Shul for a family experience lighting the Giant 9' Chanukiah (Menorah) in the back yard. Outside. 5:20 each evening of Hannukah
  • Leonard’s Story: Survival in the 21st Century
    Leonard’s Story: Survival in the 21st Century
    Tue, Dec 16
    Toronto
    Dec 16, 2025, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    Toronto, 56 Maria St, Toronto, ON M6P 1W2, Canada
    Leonard Vis, in conversation with Janet Fine about the importance of resilience. This program will be a 40 min conversation followed by a Q&A. We’ll light the candles together marking the 3rd night of Chanukah and celebrate as a community.
  • LATKE MAKING PARTY- JUNCTION SHUL STYLE
    LATKE MAKING PARTY- JUNCTION SHUL STYLE
    Thu, Dec 18
    Toronto
    Dec 18, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Toronto, 56 Maria St, Toronto, ON M6P 1W2, Canada
    JOIN US AS WE MAKE LATKES. Maybe Taste a few or take some home. We'll be outside with a firepit and everyone can make SMORES too. A new family tradition.
  • SHABBAT - ROSH CHODESH & HANUKAH PARTY! 2025
    SHABBAT - ROSH CHODESH & HANUKAH PARTY! 2025
    Sat, Dec 20
    Toronto
    Dec 20, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
    Toronto, 56 Maria St, Toronto, ON M6P 1W2, Canada
    HANNUKAH - SHABBAT & ROSH CHODESH! This Shabbat is unique in that three Torah scrolls are taken from the ark and read from in the public Torah reading: one scroll for the weekly Parshah, a second scroll for the Rosh Chodesh reading, and a third scroll for the Chanukah reading.
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