Masorti Judaism is Israel's fastest growing religious movement. We are a traditional, yet pluralistic religious movement affiliated with Masorti/Conservative Judaism around the world. We recognize that there's more to being Jewish in Israel than residency, more than the historic choice of ultra-Orthodoxy or secular life.
While on the recent Masorti Movement Solidarity Mission to Israel, Stan Greenspan had the distinct pleasure of delivering a cheque from Canadian Foundation for Masorti Judaism to Rakefet Ginsberg and Rabbi Mikkie Goldstein. The cheque was specifically to help rebuild a synagogue that was damaged by Hamas rocket fire.
Since October of 2023, we have all been united in our concern for the safety of Israel and the State of Israel. The ongoing war in Gaza has been destrutive in so many areas. People everywhere have shown that the conflict has been their foremost issue and have asked us how they can help.
Since October, we have, through the Canadian Foundation for Masorti Judaism, delivered nearly $80,000 to support the rebuilding of Masorti kehillot and other institutions that were damaged or destroyed by Hamas.
During this war, we have chosen to support Israel and our Masorti bretheren. We will put aside the ongoing issues of the Jewish People in Israel until the conflict has concluded.
Our concerns over the events in Israel over suggested reform of Israel’s judicial system have taken a pause.
The Masorti Movement in Israel is a pluralistic, religious movement in Israel affiliated with Masorti/ Conservative Judaism around the world. The Canadian Foundation for Masorti Judaism supports the work of the Masorti Movement in Israel which promotes scholarship, Zionism and religious tolerance and pluralism within the context of modern Israeli society. The Foundation raises funds to support Masorti programmes in Israel through the Movement and in its synagogue centres. Your donation helps to ensure that our work may continue.
Who we are - Masorti Canada
President - Charles Wrock, Innisfill, ON
Treasurer - George Nadas, Toronto, ON
Immediate Past President - Ron Hoffman, Toronto, ON
Board Members
Marilyn Cohen
Stan Greenspan
Kyla Hershoran
Nola Lazar
Rabbi David Seed
Rick Wronzberg
We are proud that our member and friend, Rabbi Philip Scheim, is the immediate past-president of Masorti-Olami
Executive Director - Rabbi Sean Gorman, sgorman@masorti-mercaz.ca (extension 102)
Office Administrator - Beverlee Swayze, beverlee@masorti-mercaz.ca (extension 101)
55 Yeomans Road, Toronto, ON M3H 3J7
Tel: (416) 667-1717 or (866) 357-3384
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MercazCanada
Canadian Foundation for Masorti Judaism Mission Statement
MERCAZ-Canada and Canadian Foundation for Masorti Judaism work in cooperation to foster and strengthen Masorti/Conservative Judaism in Israel, based on the ideals of tradition and tolerance, study and spirituality, and social action and love of Israel.
The Masorti Movement in Israel is a pluralistic, religious movement in Israel affiliated with Masorti/ Conservative Judaism around the world. The Canadian Foundation for Masorti Judaism supports the work of the Masorti Movement in Israel which promotes scholarship, Zionism and religious tolerance and pluralism within the context of modern Israeli society. The Foundation raises funds to support Masorti programmes in Israel through the Movement and in its synagogue centres.
Founded in 1979, the Masorti Movement is the umbrella organization of Masorti kehillot (congregations and communities) which aim to promote a healthy, pluralistic, spiritual and ethical foundation for Israeli society. Masorti Judaism is guided by halakhah, combining Jewish law and tradition with an open approach to scholarship, Jewish life, Zionism, and the ideals and values of each new generation.
Additional objectives of Canadian Foundation for Masorti Judaism are:
- To promote understanding of and adherence to the principles of Masorti/Conservative Judaism
- To disseminate within the Jewish community information concerning Judaism and Jewish tradition from a Masorti/Conservative viewpoint
- To promote and encourage research in and the study of Masorti/Conservative Judaism
Privacy Policies
MERCAZ Canada and Canadian Foundation for Masorti Judaism respect the privacy of our members and donors. We work together to support our movement in Israel and provide Masorti/Conservative, Zionist, and Israel education in Canada. We collect information to keep members and donors informed about Masorti and Israel news, process memberships and donations, and disseminate information about the Masorti/Conservative Movement and religious pluralism in Israel. You may unsubscribe at any time.
MERCAZ member contact information is used to register our members to vote every five years at the World Zionist Congress.
MERCAZ Canada and Canadian Foundation for Masorti Judaism does not retain personal financial information. We will never share or sell your information. You may unsubscribe from emails at any time.
For more information, contact our Privacy Officer, Rabbi Jennifer Gorman, jgorman@masorti-mercaz.ca.