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Since its establishment in 2006, Uptown Chabad has touched the lives of hundreds of families in central North York with programs that engage, educate and inspire Jewish people of every background.
Families benefit from dozens of Uptown Chabad programs and services that include Jewish learning opportunities for adults, teens and children. Inclusive holiday programs, inspiring women’s events, Shabbat Youth Zone and Gan Chabad Preschool are all features of our quality programming.
Scores of families are now regulars at Uptown Chabad’s Family Shul which continues to gain momentum and popularity as a house of prayer that transcends every stereotype.
Mission Statement
At the Family Shul, each person, regardless of background or affiliation is made to feel truly welcome and valued and is given the opportunity to explore and grow in an environment that is warm and non-judgemental.
All Uptown Chabad programs are open to everyone. We rely on you, our friends, supporters and patrons to ensure that our programs and services continue to reach every Jew.
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Families benefit from dozens of Uptown Chabad programs and services that include Jewish learning opportunities for adults, teens and children. Inclusive holiday programs, inspiring women’s events, Shabbat Youth Zone and Gan Chabad Preschool are all features of our quality programming.
Scores of families are now regulars at Uptown Chabad’s Family Shul which continues to gain momentum and popularity as a house of prayer that transcends every stereotype.
Mission Statement
At the Family Shul, each person, regardless of background or affiliation is made to feel truly welcome and valued and is given the opportunity to explore and grow in an environment that is warm and non-judgemental.
All Uptown Chabad programs are open to everyone. We rely on you, our friends, supporters and patrons to ensure that our programs and services continue to reach every Jew.
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Upcoming Events
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Sat, October 31, 2026 - 9:15am
Shabbat Morning Services
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Sat, October 31, 2026 - 10:30am
Shabbat Youth Programs
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Sun, November 1, 2026 - 8:30am
Sunday Morning Service
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Mon, November 2, 2026 - 7:00am
Weekday Morning Service
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Tue, November 3, 2026 - 7:00am
Weekday Morning Service
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Daily Thought
Blind faith believes that which it is told, because it wants to believe.
Intellect believes that which it understands, because it wants to attain understanding.
Wisdom believes that which is true, because it is true.
Wisdom doesn’t have to fit that which some self-serving faith wishes to believe. Neither does it await the approval of intellect to say, “This can be understood.”
Wisdom is a power of vision, the power to see “that which is” without attempting to fit it into any mold. It is not blind at all, but it is nevertheless faith beyond reason. Because when...








