ב׳ כסלו ה׳תשפ״ז | November 11, 2026
Here We Grow Again: Help Expand The Thornhill Mesivta
Eleven years after opening its doors, Mesivta Lubavitch Thornhill’s Ohr Temimim has grown to nearly 70 bochurim and is expanding to meet the needs of its growing student body. A new adjacent property will double the Mesivta’s land size, with a $500,000 campaign underway to fund the expansion.
In 2015, The Thornhill Mesivta – Ohr Temimim Lubavitch of Thornhill (Toronto), opened its doors with a vision: a Yeshiva of choice where young bochurim learn, grow and are inspired in an environment of warmth, respect and genuine care for each individual.
Eleven years later, Baruch Hashem, that vision continues to flourish. Located in Thornhill, Ohr Temimim has grown into a vibrant Mesivta of nearly 70 bochurim, each receiving the attention, guidance and encouragement to develop into the individual he can become.
But with this tremendous growth comes a pressing challenge: we have outgrown our facilities and are bursting at the seams. As more bochurim join each year, our current space can no longer keep pace with the needs of our growing Mesivta.
To meet this need, Ohr Temimim has entered into a contract to purchase the adjacent property at 269 Arnold Avenue. The new space will include all new:
- Dining room, doubling our current capacity
- Commercial kitchen
- Student lounge and game room
- Enrichment and remediation classroom
- Student coatroom
- Staff lounge and workspace
- Student snack bar and coffee station
- Additional washrooms
- Expanded outdoor area
- Administrative office space
The Here We Grow Again 2026 campaign aims to raise $500,000 to make this possible. We invite Anash and friends of Lubavitch around the world to join the next chapter. Your gift will help create a lasting home for Chinuch with warmth, care and respect.
Donate today and be part of the growing success!
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