Community Connections
The London Jewish community is approximately 2000 strong. While our numbers may be small we have a vibrant, involved and welcoming community. A variety of programs are available through the London Jewish Community Centre, local synagogues and organizations as well as the London Community Hebrew Day School.
London Jewish Federation
The London Jewish Federation serves as the umbrella agency for all Jewish organizations in London. The Jewish Federation helps run social, recreational, educational and cultural programs within the London community.
Executive Director: Esther Marcus (jccexec@ljf.on.ca)
Phone: 519 673 3310
536 Huron St
London, ON N5Y 4J5
LJCC
The London Jewish Community Center is the hub of all programs catering to our Jewish community. The LJCC offers a variety of programs to people of all ages. It is also home to the London Holocaust Resource Center.
Program Director: Efrat Gurman (program@ljf.on.ca)
Phone: 519 673 3310
536 Huron St
London, ON N5Y 4J5
Temple Israel
Temple Israel is London’s reform synagogue, founded in 1985. Temple Israel is a small congregation which opens its doors to all new comers wishing to come and celebrate and learn about Judaism. Temple Israel offers services for Shabbat and all holidays, as well as B’nai Mitzvot. Also offered are opportunities for Tikun Olam and interfaith programs.
Rabbi : Debra Dressler (rabbi.dressler@templeisraellondon.ca)
605 Windermere Road
519 858 4400
www.templeisraellondon.ca
Beth Tefilah
Beth Tefilah is a dynamic orthodox Shul in London. Home of prayer, and a place of torah learning, Beth Tefilah offers a community of Chesed. At Beth Tefilah one can celebrate the traditional Jewish way of life in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Rabbi: Eliezer Gurkow (rabbi@bethtefilah.org)
519 433 7081
www.bethtefilah.org
Or Shalom
Or Shalom is London’s conservative synagogue. As an evolving egalitarian synagogue, both men and women are counted for minyans and both receive honors’ at the Bimah. Or Shalom is affiliated with United Synagogues of Conservative Judaism.
Rabbi: Ammos Chorny (orshalom@bellnet.ca)
534 Huron St
519 438 3081
www.orshalomlondon.org
