Women Friends of Baycrest. We are a motivated group of supporters who believe in community and a cause.

Together, over the past ten years, we have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to help Baycrest lead the way in care and research on memory and brain health. We also create special memories by organizing events that engage and enlighten.

We invite you to join our dynamic community in support of Baycrest.

Tobie and Gilda

Tobie Bekhor & Gilda Goodman Helman
Women Friends of Baycrest Co-Chairs

The Kosher Kitchen at a Baycrest is over 50 years old and is in urgent need of renewal and repair. Every year the kitchen produces over 1.2 million meals for the long-term care home, hospital and adult day program, Meals on Wheels and hospitals across Ontario.

Join us in 2025 as we support the renovation of the Kosher Kitchen to keep this essential part of our heritage alive and ensure that Baycrest can continue serving the most vulnerable people in our community.

A minimum $360 gift gives you entry to the 2025 Women Friends of Baycrest Launch event and entire series of events. To make a gift and join, please CLICK HERE. All new gifts from the Women Friends of Baycrest this year will be designated to support Baycrest’s Kosher Kitchen.

All donors will be recognized and acknowledged. To find out how you can get involved with Women Friends of Baycrest, please contact:

Ian Leventhal, Leadership Gifts Director
416-785-2500, ext. 3896
[email protected]

To register for all events, please contact Hayley at [email protected].

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.

An artistic journey of Jewish culture through the ages: Highlights from the Chinese Cultural Centre and the Columbus Centre.

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. 

A behind-the-scenes tour of Baycrest’s Kosher Kitchen

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 1:00 p.m.

Featuring the Toronto Jewish Video Archives screening.

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.

Featuring floral paintings by artists Sandy Lyons and Rhoda Payne.