Rabbi Aaron Levy
Rabbi Aaron Levy is a leader in the revival of downtown Jewish life in Toronto. He is the founder and spiritual leader of Makom: Creative Downtown Judaism, a diverse and inclusive community fusing Jewish tradition and progressive values through spirituality, learning, and culture since 2009.
As a descendant of both Sephardic and Ashkenazic immigrants to Turtle Island or North America, Rabbi Aaron personally embodies Jewish multiculturalism and he warmly welcomes diverse Jews and non-Jews to explore their own paths in Jewish life and community.
Rabbi Aaron previously served as Madrikh Ruhani/Spiritual Leader of Associated Hebrew Schools – a day school with 1,000 students, was the founding rabbi of Annex Shul, served as campus rabbi at three Hillels, and led wilderness backpacking trips. He currently sits on the Downtown Jewish Community Council, Toronto Board of Rabbis, and the Rabbinic Advisory Board of Eshel, promoting LGBTQ inclusion in Orthodox and traditional Jewish communities.
Ordained in 2004 in the first graduating class of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical School, he is also an avid drummer, cyclist, hiker, and vegan.