Join an inspiring men’s trip to Rabbi Elie Karfunkel’s community in Forest Hill, Toronto. Have a meaningful experience focused on unity, friendship, and connection. Through shared learning and time together, we’ll strengthen bonds, build brotherhood, and return home uplifted and inspired.

WHEN
From March 5 to March 8, 2026

COST
$150 per person plus travel

SCHEDULE

Thursday, March 5
12:00 pm Depart from JFX
5:30 pm Dinner at Chicken Nest restaurant in Toronto
7:00 pm Check in at our hosts
8:00 pm Tour of the Forest Hill Jewish Centre followed by special learning session, interactive musical presentation and Oneg

Friday, March 6
7:00 am Optional minyan and tefillin wrap
8:00 am Catered continental breakfast and guest speaker
9:00 am Subway ride to downtown Toronto, tour a beer factory, the Hockey Hall of Fame and CN Tower
6:00 pm Friday night services, dinner and Oneg with Rabbi Elie Karfunkel and family

Shabbat March 7
9:00 am Services and deluxe kiddush luncheon at Forest Hill jewish Centre
1:30 pm Walking tour of the Castleoma castle and gardens
3:00 pm Oneg Shabbat hop
5:30 pm Class, mincha service, light dinner and musical havdalah at the Jewish Centre
8:00 pm Pizza and conversation with Julie and Yakov Kaplan

Sunday, March 8
8:30 am JFX minyan
9:30 am Breakfast at the Crema Cafe
11:00 am Leave to Niagara Falls
2:00 pm Niagara Falls surprise activity
4:00 pm Return to Cleveland
7:00 pm Arrive back at JFX