Deadline reminder: Due to the holidays, deadlines will change. Sept. 16 is the deadline for the issue of Oct. 3. All deadlines are at noon. Phone 416-416-391-1836, ext. 269; email [email protected].
Sunday, Sept. 15
SEMESTER IN ISRAEL
Ramah Jerusalem High School holds an information session for parents and students, 11:30 a.m., at the Gottesmans’ home, 266 Franklin Ave., Thornhill. RSVP to [email protected], or call 905-881-7176.
Tuesday, Sept. 17
ADULT MARCH OF THE LIVING
A meeting for adults interested in joining the March of the Living 2014 will be held 7 p.m., Lipa Green Centre, 4600 Bathurst St. RSVP Cheryle Rosenberg, 416-398-6931, or email [email protected].
Thursday, Sept. 19
WINGS AND WINE
Chabad Markham sponsors a sukkah open house, 3-5 p.m., 242 Green Lane, Thornhill. RSVP required. Call 905-886-0420, ext. 221, or visit www.chabadmarkham.org.
Other News
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Baycrest Freeman Family Day Centre is looking for a volunteer who can teach music and incorporate music education into a program. To volunteer, visit www.baycrest.org/volunteer, or call 416-785-2500, ext. 2572.
Reena is looking for creative arts volunteers to work with the Reena Theatre Troupe helping to prepare for a major production. Volunteers with skills/interests in dance, music, acting, lighting, sound, scene design and production are needed Sundays 1-5 p.m. from September 2013 to May 2014 at 972 Clark Ave. W., Thornhill. Call Mille Chadwick, 905-889-2690, ext. 2112, or email [email protected].
HOLOCAUST SUPPORT
Baycrest’s Holocaust Resource Program offers support groups for child survivors of the Holocaust and adult children of Holocaust survivors. Group meetings begin in September. Call Shoshana Yaakobi 416-785-2500, ext. 2271, or email [email protected].
HEBREW CLASSES
A beginners Hebrew class with Irv Kirshenblat is being offered at Beth Tikvah Synagogue starting Sept. 17 during the day and Sept. 23 evenings. Call 416-221-3433, ext. 308.
Conversational ulpan method made easy, with Yael Lev, beginner level 2, Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.; intermediate level 1, Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., Pride of Israel Synagogue. $150/10 weeks. 416-226-0111, ext. 10.
Temple Sinai offers beginners and intermediate Hebrew, starting in October. Call 416-487-3281 or email [email protected].
YIDDISH CLASSES
Yiddish classes for beginners through advanced will be taught Sunday, 10 a.m. to noon, Beth David Synagogue. Yiddish culture for kids, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Adults $150/10 sessions; kids $20. Classes start Sept. 29. Call Barbara 416-631-5843, or visit www.committeeforyiddish.com.
ADATH ISRAEL BOOK REVIEW
Heather Kassel reviews 419 by Will Ferguson, Sept. 24, 8 p.m. at Adath Israel Congregation. The series is $50 for members; $85 for non-members or $10/$15 per review. Call 416-499-6920.
FRIENDS OF YIDDISH
Friends of Yiddish hold its membership breakfast Sept. 29, 10 a.m. at Beth Tikvah Synagogue. Yitzhak Argaman entertains. RSVP by Sept. 23, call Sandy 416-736-8073 or 416-458-1440, or email [email protected].
NEW ISRAEL FUND
The New Israel Fund presents “Meeting the Challenge: Israel as a Jewish and Democratic State,” Sept. 22, 1- 5 p.m., Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St. Visit www.nifcan.org, or call 416-781-4322.
A MORNING OF JAZZ
The York Jazz Ensemble presents “A morning of classic jazz,” Sept. 22, 9:15 a.m. at Beth David Synagogue. Email [email protected].
FALL LECTURE SERIES
Registration is now open for Temple Emanu-El’s fall lecture series. Speakers include Sally Armstrong, Gerry Gray, Doug Pourdon, Adam Chapnick, Iain Scott. $45 for the series/$12 per lecture. Call 416-449-3880.
MAVEN BOWLING LEAGUE
Maven Bowling League is looking for new members. First game is Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. at Bowlerama Newtonbrook. Call Ron Caine 416-518-8333; 905-889-8333.
TIKVAH TOTS
Tikvah Tots, singing and games for children ages one to three, resumes Sept. 29 at Beth Tikvah. Call 416-221-3433.
WRITE YOUR FAMILY STORY
The Jewish Genealogical Society presents “Writing Your Family History Now,” led by Mike Karsen, Sept. 22, 1 p.m., Temple Sinai. www.jgstoronto.ca.
MORASHA CLASSES
Registration is open for new Morasha classes at Beth Emeth Synagogue. Starting Oct. 16, Bracha Feder teaches “Leaders and the People: Goals and Tensions.” Starting Oct. 10, Shayna Kravetz teaches “Ten New Tough Torah Questions.” Call Loretta, 416-789-7400.
THE CHORALAIRS
The Choralairs of North York, a singing group, starts its new season Sept. 24 at 7:15 p.m. at the Earl Bales Community Centre, 4169 Bathurst St. Call Sally 416-636-8247, or email [email protected].
YOM KIPPUR SERVICES
Am Shalom Synagogue, a Reform synagogue in Barrie, offers tickets for Yom Kippur. Call 705-792-3949.
Beth Isaiah Congregation, Guelph led by Rabbi Avraham Fisher will be holding services. Call 519-265-1591, or visit www.guelphsynagogue.ca.
B’nai Shalom Congregation, a Conservative, egalitarian congregation meets in Oakville for Yom Kippur. Call 905-901-9889, or email [email protected].
Chabad Jewish Discovery Centre, 1552 Dundas St. W. offers Yom Kippur services. Call 905-268-4432, or visit www.JewishMississauga.com.
Nefesh HaChayim, a participatory minyan led by Rabbi Adina Lewittes, meets at the Workmen’s Circle, 471 Lawrence Ave. W. For tickets, call Tania 905-760-9472, or email [email protected].
Oraynu Congregation for Humanistic Judaism holds services at 1600 Steeles Ave. W. For tickets, call 416-385-3910 or email [email protected].
Shaare Zion Congregation, led by Rabbi Gary Zweig, meets at the Gibson Retirement Residence, 1955 Steeles Ave. E. Call 905-886-0178 or email [email protected].
Temple Sinai, 210 Wilson Ave., offers a variety of services for adults and children on Yom Kippur. Call 416-487-4161 or www.templesinai.net.
The Winchevsky Centre holds secular humanistic services, 585 Cranbrooke Ave. Tickets, 416-789-5502, or email [email protected].
SUKKOT FUN
PJ Library celebrates Sukkot at the Schwartz/Reisman Centre, Lebovic JCC, Sept. 22, 3 p.m. Enjoy music, crafts and snacks. Registration required at www.pjlibrarytoronto.ca. Call 416-621-5675.
Morris Winchevsky School celebrates Sukkot at Dufferin Grove Park, Sept. 22, 11 a.m. Call 416-789-5502.
Oraynu Congregation for Humanistic Judaism holds a Sukkot festival, Sept. 22 at 10 a.m., St. Andrew’s Junior High School, 131 Fenn Ave. Call 416-385-3910.
Temple Sinai invites young adults (22-39) to enjoy sushi in the sukkah, Sept. 19, 7 p.m. Call 416-487-4161, or email [email protected].
JF&CS GROUPS
BEREAVEMENT GROUPS
Bereaved Jewish Families of Ontario offers self-help groups for bereaved parents. Beth Feffer, JF&CS, 416-638-7800, ext. 6244, or email [email protected].
FOR SENIORS
Association of Jewish Seniors Sukkot lunch and entertainment, Sept. 24, 11:30 a.m., Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue. $20/$25. Reservations required. Call Tammy 416-635-2900, ext. 458, or email [email protected].
Baycrest Learning Academy for Older Adults is offering courses in partnership with the Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education at Ryerson University. Call Laura Hogan at 416-785-2500, ext. 5209 or www.Baycrest.org/LearningAcademy.
Beth Tzedec Haverim presents the Toronto Jewish Folk Choir, Sept. 16, 1:30 p.m. Call 416-781-3514, ext. 232.
Adath Israel Congregation. Wednesday afternoon socials. Bridge, mah-jong, Rummikub. Refreshments $2. Call Sheila, 416-665-3333, or Marcia, 416-932-1229.
Shaar Shalom. Play bridge Mondays, 1:30 p.m. Lessons, 12:30 p.m. 905-889-4975.
Beth Emeth. Experienced mah-jong and Rummikub players meet Mondays and Wednesdays. 416-633-3838.
New Horizons is a Jewish Hungarian Seniors Club. Kosher food, card games. 416-256-1892.
Charming Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park. (60+). Valerie, 416-395-7881. Casino Woodbine Sept. 25. Dance with live music Sept. 22. Monday to Thursday, mah-jong, Rummikub and dominoes, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Tuesdays, chair exercise for seniors, 10 a.m.; Thursdays, line dancing, 10 a.m.; social bridge, 12:30 p.m.
Active Seniors/Boomers Miles Nadal JCC, 416-924-6211, ext. 155. Register for the Opera Appreciation Series with Iain Scott, starts Sept. 24. Oct. 6, 12:15 p.m., 60th-anniversary brunch with the Jordan Klapman Trio.
Active 55+ Miles Nadal JCC Sept. 15, walking tour of the Annex, noon. Call Colin Blayney 416-924-6211, ext. 526, or email [email protected].
PROSSERMAN JCC
Sherman Campus, 4588 Bathurst St., 416-638-1881, www.prossermanjcc.com.
Now accepting registration for limited spaces for junior and senior kindergarten full-day program with kosher lunch and snacks. Call Kailah Rubin, ext. 4351.
Mah-jong tournament games for experienced players, Mondays at 1:30 p.m; casual Yiddish conversation, Mondays 1:30 p.m.; folk dancing with Teme and Sandy, Wednesdays at 10 a.m.; recorder with Judy, Wednesdays; duplicate bridge with Samy Toledano, Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
MILES NADAL JCC
750 Spadina Ave. 416-924-6211, www.mnjcc.org
Adult choir meets Tuesdays 1 p.m. No experience or sight reading needed. Email [email protected].
Three movie critics discuss the work of film directors Robert Altman, David Lynch and Steven Spielberg, Sept. 23, 7 p.m.
The Ontario Jewish Archives at 40, photos from the Ontario Jewish Archives are on display at the gallery until Oct. 3. Reception, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.
Michael Bernstein Chapel holds services Thursdays at 7:15 a.m.; Sundays at 8 a.m. Call Coleman Bernstein, 416-968-0200.
