Jews for Jesus now has a dedicated ministry space in Toronto, Canada! Because of faithful partners like you, we are now welcoming Jewish seekers into a space designed for meaningful gospel connection located right in the heart of one of the most Jewish neighborhoods on the continent.

This ministry center provides a warm setting for gatherings such as Shabbat dinners, Bible studies, holiday celebrations, and personal discipleship meetings. It also features a small media studio for online outreach. Since opening the doors, we have hosted several gatherings of around 15 people each, including many Jewish people who do not yet believe in Jesus. We’ve already begun to see fruit!

Many people are surprised to learn that Canada is the country with the fourth largest Jewish population in the world and might eventually overtake France for the third spot. Canada’s Jewish population is nearly 400,000 strong, and almost half live in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Often referred to as “Hollywood North” for its booming entertainment industry, Toronto is also the financial, technological, and business engine of Canada. Additionally, it is one of the most multicultural cities in the world.

In recent years, young Israeli professionals have been flocking to Toronto for economic opportunities and to escape the specter of war. A significant part of team’s outreach has been helping newly arrived Israelis get settled and integrated into the community. Sarah’s* journey reflects why this ministry space matters so deeply.

We host a Tuesday night Bible study at our ministry center, and Sarah, a young secular Israeli, has been asking questions and exploring faith, and she’s slowly integrating into our community. Recently, surrounded by people she trusts, Sarah asked one of our missionaries about baptism. For her, this was not simply a theological question but a step of faith she now feels ready to take.

Trust is built slowly, often around shared meals and meaningful conversation.

Canada Branch Leader Aden Friedman says, “Physical presence matters deeply in Jewish ministry. Trust is built slowly, often around shared meals and meaningful conversation. At a time when antisemitism has reached record highs in Canada, welcoming and supportive spaces are more essential than ever.”

In the years since the violent attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, reports of antisemitic vandalism, threats, and violence have risen sharply in Canada. Anti-Israel protests frequently erupt in major cities and on university campuses across the country, and for many Jewish people, Canada feels increasingly unsafe. Having a secure, welcoming environment where Jewish identity is celebrated and difficult questions can be wrestled with allows ministry to happen naturally through hospitality, relationship, and trust.

Pray for the ministry taking place in our new center and that many would come to know Messiah. Pray also that antisemitism would be rooted out in Canada and that God would awaken spiritual hunger among Jewish people there.

*Name has been changed to protect privacy.