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The Toronto Klezmer Society was founded in November 2018 with the intention to grow the Klezmer and Jewish music scene in Toronto and beyond, push the boundaries of the genre while upholding its history and origins, introduce the music to a new audience and share knowledge.  This website is intended to be an archive and resource for anyone who wants to join in the music, or is curious/enthusiastic about Eastern European Jewish folk music, known as Klezmer.  

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As our signature event, The Toronto Klezmer Society Jams are held every third Wednesdy of the month at the Tranzac, which is located at 292 Bruswick Ave., off Bloor Street West. 

The intention of the jams is to bring together lovers, performers, explorers and friends of Klezmer music in a unique community space.  All levels of musicianship are welcome.  The jam is backed by a house band that knows the tunes and carries things along.  

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Charts are also available by request only (at least 1 day before the jam) at the jam for $5 a bundle in C, Bb and  Eb by request only.

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Toronto Klezmer Society also presents local and from-elsewhere musicians about 4 times a year, and also offers workshops in-person and online.  

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The TKS house band is:

Lorie Wolf - Drums

Quinn Chant - Clarinet/Archives

Max Forster -Trumpet

Emily Ferrell - Trombone

Ian Tulloch - Sousaphone

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​With many special guests!

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Jam etiquette reminder from TKS and our friends at the TRANZAC:

All gatherings in the Tranzac, and all performers and patrons at the Tranzac, must adhere to the Tranzac's Code of Conduct, which includes this principles:

Community members are always to act out of respect and concern for the expression and safety of others;

Physical and emotional boundaries are to be respected;

Community members must respect the consent of each person, and act with that understanding, including checking in before discussing topics that may be triggering;

Community members must recognize that the impact of their words is more important than the speaker’s intent;

Conduct that demeans, marginalizes, rejects, threatens or harms anyone on the basis of identity, background or ability is not tolerated.

We believe that music thrives in spaces where people feel safe, respected and able to participate without fear of harassment, discrimination or intimidation. Expressions that adhere to the Code are allowed and to be expected.

Thank you