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Welcome to Shaarei Zion
A warm and vibrant synagogue community in Toronto
Our Story
About Shaarei Zion
A warm Bukharian synagogue community serving the Greater Toronto Area since 1998 — rooted in tradition, open to everyone.
“Preserving the beautiful customs of the Bukharian people, educating the younger generation, uniting the community and absorbing new immigrants into the fold.”
“The world stands on three things: Torah, prayer, and acts of kindness.”
Pirkei Avot 1:2
Torah
Learning & Study
Engaging classes and study groups for all levels, from beginners to scholars. We believe that learning is a lifelong journey.
Tefillah
Prayer & Worship
Three daily services in a warm, welcoming atmosphere at our North and South locations. Everyone has a place here.
Gemilut Chasadim
Acts of Kindness
Community programs, charitable initiatives, and meaningful support for families in every stage of life.
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Locations
Parashat Tetzaveh
7 Adar 5786
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Parashat Tetzaveh
7 Adar 5786
·Today's Prayer Schedule
Shacharit
7:00 AM
Mincha
15 minutes before sunset
5:45 PM
Zmanim
Maariv
30 minutes after sunset
6:30 PM
Zmanim
Announcements
Megillah Readings
Schedule of Megillah Readings at Shaarei Tzion, Toronto. Monday night March 2 & Purim Day March 3, 2026.
Our Community
Meet Our Leadership
A warm and vibrant synagogue community in Toronto, serving the community with daily prayer services, Torah classes, and community events.
Rabbi Yakov Malaib
Community Rabbi, Toronto Since 2003
Leading Toronto's Bukharian Jewish community since 2003, Rabbi Malaib was appointed by the Shaarei Zion institutions and has established multiple synagogues across the GTA with vibrant Torah and community programs.
Rabbi Aaron Bengio
Rabbi, Certified Sofer & Shochet
Born in Ceuta, Spain and trained at prestigious yeshivot in Gateshead and Jerusalem. A graduate of Rabbi Kelemen's CKD program, he holds semicha from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel and serves Toronto's Bukharian community.
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Learn Torah✦
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Give Tzedakah✦
Do Teshuvah✦
Visit Shaarei Zion✦
Learn Torah✦
Pray Tefillah✦
Give Tzedakah✦
Do Teshuvah✦
Visit Shaarei Zion✦
Learn Torah✦
Pray Tefillah✦
Give Tzedakah✦
Do Teshuvah✦
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