Author: Betel Centre

A once-in-a-generation opportunity to celebrate the power of civic participation and renew Canada’s culture of volunteering. This campaign serves as a celebration of Canada’s volunteers while inspiring a new generation of participation. The theme is “Ignite Volunteerism”. Betel volunteers are the best volunteers! Thank you! If you’d like to, please share your own volunteer story… Continue reading 2026 is the International Year of the Volunteer

The Holocaust Book documents the mass murder of six million European Jews by the Nazi regime, an unprecedented crime driven by racial hatred and carried out through the “Final Solution,” which sought the complete extermination of Jewish life. This powerful volume preserves the truth of this atrocity through detailed historical documentation. Perfect for private collections,… Continue reading The Holocaust Book

Every day at the Bernard Betel Centre, older adults walk through our doors looking for more than a program or a meal. They’re looking for connection, dignity, and belonging. For some, we are a place to stay active and engaged. For others, we are a lifeline. The difference between isolation and community. Monthly donors make… Continue reading Become a Monthly Donor!

As we begin a new year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the strength of our Bernard Betel Centre community and the role we continue to play in one another’s lives. At a time when the world can feel uncertain and deeply divided, the Betel Centre remains a place of connection, compassion,… Continue reading New Year’s Message from Gail Gould, Executive Director

Dear Bernard Betel Centre Community, Many of us woke up yesterday morning to the devastating news of a horrific and deadly anti-Semitic attack during a Chanukah celebration in Sydney, Australia. Our hearts are with the Jewish community in Sydney and Chabad of Bondi, following this deadly attack during the first night of Chanukah. We stand… Continue reading Message from Gail Gould, Executive Director