President's Message

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” If this sentiment resonates with you, then we would be honoured to have you join us. Our clubs, with members ranging in age from 20 to 90, can be found throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

Our members will tell you that we joined Na'amat to help the women and children of Israel, but what we get back is so much more than what we give. Organizing fundraising events, educational and social programmes, has led all of us to form a very special sisterhood, with friendships lasting a lifetime.

Our Clubs

Na'amat in Toronto has a rich foundation steeped in the tradition of working women and volunteers going back to the days when we were known as Pioneer Women. Through the generations, the daughters and granddaughters of the women of clubs Avodah, Borochov Women, Chadera, Club One, Dimona, Eilat, Galila, Golda Meir, Hanita, Havah, Independent Women, Omna, Rachel and Shalom have followed in their footsteps – transferring their passion for the women and children of Israel.

We are very fortunate to attract young and some unaffiliated members as well, who's families may not have been involved as “Pioneer Women”. These young women chose Na'amat as part of their philanthropic future and we are thrilled to welcome them and continue to grow our organization as a vibrant and multigenerational place to be!

Get to know our clubs and find your place with Na'amat Toronto by clicking on a category below:

Events Calendar:

City Highlights

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Dr. Alvin Pettle, presented by Club Simcha/Kadima Date: Thursday October 27, 2011 Time: 7:00 pm Location & Address: Beth David Synagogue, 55 Yeomans Rd. Ticket Fee: $22.00 in advance, $25.00 at the door Contact Name & Tel: Judy Franco Join Club Simcha Kadima to hear Dr. Alvin Pettle, a well known Gynaecologist who offers women a natural approach to treating hormone related conditions, such as PMS and Menopause. One of the authors of the book "Sexy Hormones", Dr. Pettle will explain how to use natural hormone treatments safely, and about nutrients, supplements, and simple exercises to help us our health and love life.

Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 7:30 at the Borochov, Club Aviva will be presenting Mickey Lewin, screening his film, The Task of Building a Country: The Story of Arie Lewin, followed by a discussion. This most interesting, informative and emotional film will be followed by dessert refreshments. Tickets are $18 in advance, and $25 at the door.

Saturday, November 12, 2011 – Annual Sock Hop with Clubs Dayan, Ilana and Tamar at Bialik Hebrew Day School. The band this year is Robbie Lane and the Disciples – check them out at http://robbielane.com/. Cost is $36 in advance; $40 at the door

Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011 at 7:45 PM – Council Meeting / Chanukah Party. Remember to bring a gift with you to help make the holidays a little brighter for a Jewish Child and Family Service child or teenager.

Good Buys: Reusable Baggies! The members of Club Rimon are selling reusable, made in Canada Keep Leaf Baggies. They are a chic and functional alternative to disposable plastic baggies and wrap. Made from 100% cotton exterior with water resistant nylon liner, they are easy to use, reusable and washable. The secure Velcro closure makes them ideal for sandwiches, dry snacks, travel and storage. The bags can be rinsed by hand and are dishwasher safe. They are available for purchase as singles or in a package. The snack bag is $7.00 the sandwich bag is $ 8.00, and a combo pack (two snack bags and one sandwich bag) is $20.00. For more info or to enquire about ordering, contact the Na'amat Canada Toronto Office at 416- 636-5425 or email clubrimon@yahoo.ca. Have a look at the six different fun and funky styles by clicking here.

Club Rimon – is selling "The New Food Processor Bible", 30th Anniversary Edition by Noreen Gilletz. No matter which brand of food processor you own, this book will help you make the most of it. “The New Food Processor Bible” is jammed pack with over 600 recipes that will show readers how to use their food processor as a kitchen time-saver! Cost is $30 per book. To order – go online www.clubrimon.com, email clubrimon@yahoo.ca or call the office at 416-636-5425

Club Rimon "Kidstock CD's" Did you attend our last Kidstock concert? Not to worry because if you couldn't join us in person, you can pick up the CD to listen to all the wonderful children's tunes played live at the event. Each $5 CD can be easily ordered online at http://clubrimon.com/KidstockCD.aspx.

Club Shorashim - Discover Lovable Labels and join the 1000's of parents who have found a way for their kids "stuff" to make it home again. Lovable Labels has a unique and fun way to identify all your children's belongings with personalized sticker labels, specially designed shoe labels, clothing labels and bag tags. Each label is personalized with a name and you can select a cute icon that even helps pre-schoolers identify their own belongings. All labels are Canadian made and designed for durability. 20% of every sale comes back to Na'amat as a donation. You can even order online www.Shorashim.lovablelabels.ca

Toronto Campaigns and Fundraisers

School Supplies for Kids
School Supplies for Kids is a Na'amat Canada project that aims to equip children who are being sheltered in domestic violence centres in Toronto with school supplies, educational material and personal effects.

Na'amat's objective is for each school age child entering a domestic violence shelter in the Metro Toronto area be re-equipped with a complete set of school supplies including backpacks, lunch boxes, notebooks, pens, pencils, markers, highlighters, erasers, glue sticks, binders, folders, pencil cases, and as many other necessary school items as possible.

This year we have over 1400 backpack requests from 13 local shelters.  In order to ensure that each child gets a complete set of school supplies we need your help.  Please consider making a financial donation that will be used to purchase these important items.