Lodzer Centre Congregation

The Lodzer is a friendly, all-inclusive synagogue fostering Conservative Egalitarian Judaism with programming that values education, community, good works, and fun.

 

Where everyone is welcome

 
 

In-person and remote options

 
 
 
Rabbi Eli

  • Rabbi Eli Courante was born in Soviet Russia to a family of Orthodox Refuseniks. At the age of 15, he made Aliyah with his family when they were traded for US wheat. He spent his youth in Israel where he was ordained for the Rabbinate, got married, served in the IDF, studied psychology and Semitic studies, and taught Talmud and Aaramaic. Rabbi Eli and his wife Irina came to Canada in 2002 when he accepted the pulpit of St. Catharines in Niagara Region. They currently live in Toronto with their kids and have been calling The Lodzer their home since 2016. If you'd like to get in touch with Rabbi Eli please contact our office; our energetic outgoing Rabbi enjoys conversations with friends and strangers alike. Please call 416-636-6665

 

Meet the Team

 
 
Cantor David Young

  • Cantor David Young began his musical career as the choir director of the Shaarei Shomayim choir in Toronto at the tender age of 16. He has served as Cantor for Synagogues over the past 30 years, and currently prides himself as the Cantor of the Lodzer.Cantor David has a magnificent choir made up of volunteers that beautify the service each Shabbat Rosh Chodesh.The Cantor is married to Beverley Young and is a Certified Public Accountant by profession.

 

Make A Donation

If you are interested in making a donation:

  • You can mail a cheque to: 12 Heaton Street, North York, ON M3H 4Y6

  • You can call the office to pay by credit card 416-636-6665

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