ATID means "future" in Hebrew.

As an acronym, ATID stands for: Afterschool Torah Im Derekh-Eretz (Torah with Ways of the World).

• Engage students in deep and meaningful Jewish learning
• Provide broader, foundational knowledge of Judaism and Hebrew
• Offer continuing education for Makom Afterschool students; opportunity for students coming from a different Jewish day or supplementary schools, or with no prior Jewish education
• Encourage Torah Lishmah, Learning for its own sake (with a secondary focus on the B/Mitzvah ceremony)
• Create peer community
• Develop future opportunities to engage in volunteering, outdoor experiences, downtown Jewish history, etc.

In 2021-2022, we will be offering the following learning opportunities:

Jewish Literacy: 1 day a week (1.5 hrs, required)

• Grades 6-8
• Taught by dynamic and inspiring teachers

Hebrew Literacy: 1 day a week (1.5 hrs, optional)

• Hebrew conversation, Reading & Writing
• Small-group tutoring based on previous learning
• Grades 6-8
• Taught by native/fluent Hebrew speakers

B'nai Mitzvah Preparations (for those who desire)*

• Separate, individual learning with Makom's rabbi
• Separate, individual learning of Torah portions for Bar/Bat Mitzvah with individual tutors

*please note: B'nai Mitzvah preparation not covered by ATID tuition fees

Hebrew Teacher: Michal Hass

Jewish Studies Teacher: Rabbi Aaron Levy

2021-2022
Jewish history, heroes & books, from ancient to modern times

2022-2023
Mitzvot: Jewish ritual and ethical practices
Diverse approaches to mitzvot and Jewish life

2023-2024
The Jewish calendar
Jewish holidays through the year
The Torah's structure, narrative arc, and overview of its weekly portions

Our Location: Makom storefront - 402 College St. (East of Bathurst)

Please note: Makom ATID will either meet in-person or online, depending on the evolving public health guidelines

Makom ATID Dates & Times for 2021-2022:

Tuesdays 4:15 - 5:45 pm - Hebrew Literacy

Thursdays 4:15 - 5:45 pm - Jewish Literacy

• Students are welcome to arrive from 3:00 onward to relax together in our downstairs space while eating a snack, doing homework, schmoozing, etc.
• Students may hang out at Makom until 6:00 if later pick-up is needed

Jewish Literacy only: $1800/year (Sept-June)

Jewish Literacy + Hebrew Learning: $3000/year (Sept-June)

Tuition Deposit: We require a 20% deposit at the time of registration

Makom ATID operates on a tight budget; we rely on the income from tuition to run our program. For this reason, we cannot offer refunds under any circumstances. Registration for Makom ATID is a commitment to paying the full tuition (less any agreed bursaries).

No exceptions will be made to this policy.

(All deposits and tuition payments will be considered charitable donations. Tax receipts will be issued for all deposit and tuition payments).