JEWISH
LEARNING
REIMAGINED
About Makom Afterschool
Makom Afterschool is an innovative and pluralistic Jewish after-school program for children in JK through Grade 5.
Founded by parents in 2011, Makom Afterschool enables children who attend their local neighbourhood school to gain a high-quality Hebrew language and Jewish education. Come see what we’re about: Join our warm Jewish community.
Makom Afterschool is for everyone!
We embrace traditional, liberal, and cultural approaches to Judaism.
Our students come from a range of backgrounds, including interfaith, intercultural, and LGBTQ families.
No synagogue membership required!
A Makom Afterschool education includes:
- Hebrew
- Shabbat and Holidays
- Texts and Stories of Our Tradition
- Jewish Values and Mitzvot
Families will be invited to participate in Shabbat and holiday celebrations and special community events throughout the year.
Find us at These Locations
BLOOR & BATHURST
Downtown Toronto
COLLEGE & SPADINA
Downtown Toronto
DUFFERIN & DAVENPORT
Midtown Toronto
Vision
Every Jewish child in downtown Toronto has access to high-quality Jewish and Hebrew education, supporting their development as ethical, engaged, and empowered Jews within the diversity of religious and cultural approaches to Jewish life.
Mission
Makom Afterschool provides high-quality, pluralistic Jewish and Hebrew-language education in neighbourhood public schools to students in JK through Grade 5. Children from the diversity of downtown Jewish families find their place in our warm and welcoming community.