Mission Statement

First Narayever Congregation – a cornerstone of Jewish Toronto for over 100 years – is a warm, welcoming community dedicated to serving Jews from the downtown core and beyond by:

• Creating a relaxed, spirited, participatory heymish atmosphere
• Combining traditional liturgy with an egalitarian ethos
• Developing and sustaining a love of Torah and Jewish learning
• Cultivating an atmosphere of progressive thinking and pluralism
• Dedicating ourselves to Tikkun Olam and social responsibility
• Encouraging a thoughtful and committed connection to the State of Israel
• Nurturing our multi-generational community and caring for one another
• Enriching the lives of our members by providing dynamic programming for children of all ages and adult education opportunities that enhance spiritual growth and Jewish identity