What’s New deadlines: Deadline for the Dec. 24 issue is Dec. 14. The Canadian Jewish News will not be publishing on Dec. 31. All material for that date will appear in the Dec. 24 issue. Deadline for the Jan. 7 issue will be Dec. 29. Phone 416-391-1836, fax 416-391-0829, or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected].
This week’s What’s New column was prepared by Carolyn Blackman.
Beit Halochem Canada, Aid to Disabled Veterans of Israel, Festival of Lights Chanukah dinner and dance. Thursday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. La Primavera Banquet Hall, 77 Woodstream Blvd., Vaughan. Cost $118, in advance only. 905-695-0611.
Oraynu Congregation for Humanistic Judaism Chanukah celebration “Fight or Adapt: The Chanukah Dilemma.” Friday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. Guests welcome for a nominal fee. 18 Wynford Dr. Also, a Chanukah Family Festival, Sunday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. Oraynu Children’s School, St. Andrew’s Jr. High School, 131 Fenn Ave. Adults $8, children, $4, Family $20. Call Roby, 416-385-3910 or [email protected].
Beit Rayim Synagogue Chanukah party, Saturday, Dec. 12, 6-8 p.m. Reena Battle Centre. Food, candlelighting, magician, musicians. $5. Call 905-889-0276, ext. 31, 385-3910, or [email protected]
Winchevsky Centre, celebrates Chanukah with children’s entertainers Soli & Rob, and their puppet sidekick Alistair Ant. Khanuka Kapers: Latkes and Light Entertainment for all, Dec. 12, 11 a.m., Program also includes latke making, candlelighting, dreidel games and prizes and a latke lunch. Admission $15 adults, $10 children 3-12, $5 for children under 3. 416-789-5502, www.winchevskycentre.org.
Pride of Israel Synagogue Chanukah Bash, Saturday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m. Candlelighting, latkes, games and prizes. $2 member adults, $5 for not-yet-member adults, $1 kids and teens. 416-226-0111.
B’Nai Shalom Congregation of Halton-Peel’s, Chanukah celebration following services on Dec. 12. www.bnaishalom.ca, 905-901-9889.
Solel Congregation of Mississauga’s Chanukah party, Sunday, Dec. 13, 1-3:30 p.m. $5 per person, $20 per family. 905-820-5915.
Chabad Lubavitch of Markham’s family Chanukah concert with the musical rabbi, Chaim Fogelman, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2:30 p.m. Hot dogs, knishes, cotton candy will be sold. 905-886-0420, www.chabadmarkham.org.
Beth Sholom Synagogue Chanukah party, Sunday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dreidel competitions, make-your-own cookies. [email protected] or 416-783-6103.
Join Anshei Minsk Synagogue and bite into sizzling latkes while dancing to the music of Eldan Cohen and friends. A one-size-fits-all party held under the Chanukah lights with lots to eat. 5:30 p.m., Dec. 13, Anshei Minsk Synagogue 10 St. Andrew St.-Kensington Market. [email protected].
Friends of Yiddish celebrates Chanukah with an afternoon program, Chanukah Freylekhs, featuring singer and actor Bronna Levy. Includes candlelighting, Chanukah treats, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m., Workmen’s Circle, 781 Lawrence Ave. W. $10 members, $18 guests. Reservations required. 416-736-8073 or 416-458-1440.
Town of Richmond Hill and Chabad Romano Centre present the mayor’s Chanukah Concert, featuring M-Generation boys choir from New York, Mario Romano & Friends jazz group and Weinstangel String Quartet, Tuesday, Dec. 15, Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. Tickets $25, $50, $100. 905-771-5489, 905-303-1880.
Jewish Family Institute’s Chanukah get-together with a difference. Steve Bibla sheds light on environmental issues and shows how to create a greener home, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 6-7:30 p.m., Village Shul, $25 per family.
Fundraiser for Chabad of Danforth-Beaches, Thursday, Dec. 17. Music, silent auction, latkes, wine tasting, art sale, 7:30 p.m. $50 per person, $75 per couple. ChabadDB.com, 416-809-1365 or [email protected].
Kulanu Toronto’s Chanukah party, Miles Nadal JCC , Thursday, Dec. 17, 7:15-9:30 p.m, Jacobs Lounge in the lobby. Candlelighting, singing, latkes, drinks. Want to bring a kosher food item to the party? Let us know. Fruit and cookies welcome. $6 at the door. RSVP by Monday, Dec. 14, to [email protected].
DEAD SEA SCROLLS
Connect life at the time of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the holiday of Chanukah in a lecture by Dr. Hindy Najman, director of the Centre for Jewish Studies, University of Toronto, who will deliver the Dr. Shoshana Kurtz memorial lecture, “Contextualizing the Story of Chanukah: A Journey into Second Temple Judaism,” 8 p.m., Or Chaim Yeshiva, 159 Almore Ave. Men and women welcome. 416-877-2050, www.mekorot.ca.
PARTNERSHIP MINYAN
Toronto Partnership Minyan (South) meets at Habonim, 5 Glen Park Ave. Shiur, 9 a.m., services 9:30 a.m., kiddush following. www.torontopartnershipminyan.co.
BOOK OF JOB
Temple Har Zion’s Rabbi Cory Weiss continues the discussion on the Book of Job, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Leo Baeck Day School, Call 905-889-2252, ext. 5.
Monday, Dec. 14
TRIP TO ISRAEL
Meet with Rabbi Steven Schonblum and the Israeli Tourism office to hear about the upcoming first-class trip to Israel, April 25-May 9. Includes film presentation and itinerary discussion. All welcome, Beth Radom Congregation, 416-636-3451, ext. 24, [email protected]
BERGEN-BELSEN BABIES
Paulette Volgyesi is compiling a data base of people born in Bergen-Belsen between 1946 and 1950, as research for a documentary film. Contact her at [email protected].
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Baycrest is looking for friendly volunteers to assist in its gift shop. Hours flexible. Call 416-785-2500, ext. 2572, to set up orientation.
Retired boomers (55+) in good health, not currently volunteering. Volunteer at Baycrest, and be part of a new study to examine the health benefits of volunteering. Baycrest Volunteer Services, Ext. 2572.
BERNSTEIN CHAPEL
At the Miles Nadal JCC. All are welcome! Services, Sundays, 8:00 a.m., Thursdays, 7:15 a.m. Complete kosher breakfast buffet after services. Coleman Bernstein, 416-968-0200.
GAMES EVENING
Games Jewish Singles Play, Sunday, Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m., Beth Torah Synagogue. Ages 21-39 and 40-69. Cost $8. Mollie, 416-733-3634, [email protected].
ACTIVE SENIORS
Chanukah musical celebration, with singer Aviva Chernick. Latkes and refreshments. Miles Nadal JCC, Thursday, Dec. 10, 1 p.m. By reservation only, 416-924-6211, ext, 155,
Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park. Casino Rama, Wednesday, Dec. 16. Ladies lunch with Avon, Dec. 14, noon. Line dancing begins Thursday, Jan. 14. Centre closed for holidays, Dec. 21-Jan. 11. Call Valerie, 416-395-7881.
Adath Israel holds Wednesday social afternoons for men and women, membership not required. Bridge, mah-jong, cards, refreshments. $2. 1-4 P.M. Call Pearl, 416-635-6317 or Sheila, 416-665-3333.
Active Seniors Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina at Bloor St. Thursday, Dec. 17, 1:30 pm, “The Life and Music of Irving Berlin”: presentation, live piano, old recordings and sing-along, with Jordan Klapman, musician and musicologist. Refreshments, $2, 416-924 6211, ext. 155
BERNARD BETEL CENTRE. 1003 Steeles Ave. W., 416-225-2112.
Thursday, Dec. 10, Wellness Lecture, “Living Beyond Past Experiences.” Judy Weiss. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free.
WAGMAN CENTRE. 55 Ameer Ave. 416-785-2500, ext. 2267.
Back- and neck-pain treatment at Health in Motion. Call ext 5174.
Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, 750 Spadina Ave., 416-924-6211 or www.mnjcc.org.
Tickets now on sale for Chinese and a Movie: Star Trek, Dec. 24, 7:00 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. movie.
Advance: $40/$25 students (with valid ID) plus service charge. $280 for table of 8. Day of: $50/$30 students. Movie only: $15 (rush seats at 7:45 if available). RSVP by Dec. 20. Ext. 0, e-mail: [email protected].
Toronto Jewish Film Society 2010 memberships on sale. Eight films, including The Believer; Joshua Then and Now (with director Ted Kotcheff); Crazy Love.
Memberships: Joelle Malka [email protected] 416-924-6211, ext. 139.
Film program info: Esther Arbeid, [email protected]. Ext. 606.
Chanukah at the J, Sunday, Dec. 13, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., latkes, candles, dreidels, songs. Sponsored by Miles Nadal JCC, DJCS, Camp Gesher and Habonim Dror Ken. $10 families/ $5 individuals. [email protected]. Ext. 154.
Miles Nadal JCC with Al Green Theatre and Canada Israel Cultural Foundation present Israeli vocal group Habanot Nechama, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 8 p.m., Al Green Theatre. Tickets $25. [email protected]. Ext. 0.
Registration for winter courses. Klezmer, Hebrew, cooking, children’s classes, Alef Bet and Me, pottery and more, Ext. 0, .
Prosserman Jewish Community Centre, Sherman Campus., 4588 Bathurst St. 416-638-1881 or www.prossermanjcc.com.
Let’s Talk bulletin outlines senior and adult programs starting January 2010. E-mail [email protected].
Drop-in seniors latke party in the lounge, Dec. 10. Entertainment 11 a.m.-2 p.m. No charge.
Prosserman fitness is now open at the new Goldie Fitness Centre. Drop by to see the facilities. For info and group exercise schedule, call ext. 4105.
