About Makom Afterschool

Makom Afterschool is a fun, inclusive, pluralistic Jewish and Hebrew learning program for kids in JK through Grade 5. (For older kids, check out our middle school program!)

Why Choose Makom Afterschool?

  • Focus on Hebrew Conversational Hebrew, reading & writing taught by native Hebrew speakers
  • Pluralism We embrace traditional, liberal & cultural approaches to Judaism.
    Interfaith/intercultural & LGBTQ families welcome! No synagogue membership required
  • Community Family programs & holiday celebrations
  • Locations With 3 different sites, find us in a TDSB school near you!
  • Convenience We meet immediately after school, and offer transportation from some nearby schools
  • Schedule Two afternoons per week, September through June, maximizing learning time and leaving weekends free

A Makom Afterschool education includes:

  • Hebrew (speaking, reading, and writing)
  • 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

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BLOOR & BATHURST

Downtown Toronto

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COLLEGE & SPADINA

Downtown Toronto

Wychwood

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.

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