What’s New deadline for Oct. 28 is Oct. 18. Deadline for Nov. 4 is Oct. 25. Phone 416-391-1836. Fax 416-391-0829. E-mail [email protected].
A HERO IN HEAVEN
Screening of the documentary A Hero in Heaven, the story of Michael Levin, a man from the U.S. who went to live in Israel when he was 16. Beth Tikvah. Rabbi Jared Grover will be in attendance. 2-4 p.m. $5, includes refreshments.
AT THE MOVIES
Join Temple Har Zion for an afternoon at the movies. 3 p.m. 7360 Bayview Ave. 905-889-2252.
SHABBAT SERVICE
B’nai Shalom Congregation of Halton-Peel’s monthly Shabbat service, 10 a.m. in Oakville. Conservative, egalitarian congregation. bnaishalom.ca, 905-901-9889.
BREAKFAST LECTURE
Beth David Brotherhood’s lecture with Murray Goldsmith, motivational entertainer. 9:15 a.m. All welcome. $5. 416-633-5500. 55 Yeomans Dr.
YESHIVA UNIVERSITY
5771 launch of the Yeshiva University Torah MiTzion, Beit Midrash Zichron Dov. 9 a.m. BAYT, 613 Clark Ave. W. Keynote speaker is Rabbi Mordechai Willig on “Minhag Yisrael Torah Hu: Tradition, Custom and Law.” 416-781-1777.
ANAPHYLAXIS WALK
Walk to Axe Anaphylaxis. 11 a.m. Cedarvale Ravine. Funds to Canadian Asthma, Allergy and Immunology Foundation. www.walktoaxe.ca.
POMEGRANATE GUILD
Exhibition of tzedakah boxes by Pomegranate Guild in memory of Beverley Colman Lokash. Apotex Centre, Baycrest. Opening at 3:30 p.m.
EVENING FOR WOMEN
Chana Weisberg speaks on “Bringing Spirituality into the Material World.” 8 p.m. Thornhill Community Shul, 949 Clark Ave. W. $2 suggested.
CANTORIAL CONCERT PLANNED
The Toronto Council of Hazzanim will hold a gala cantorial concert at Beth David Synagogue at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 18. Eight Toronto cantors will be accompanied by the David Warrack Trio as they perform songs of Israel and Broadway. Participating cantors include Marshall Loomer from Beth David, Anna Trubashnik from Temple Emmanuel, David Rosen from Beth Radom, Ben Silverberg from Shaar Shalom, Tibor Kovari from Beth Tikvah, Eric Moses from Beth Sholom, Gerhon Silins and Katie Oringel from Temple Sinai. A portion of the proceeds will go the Israel Guide Dog Centre for the Blind. For tickets and information, call 416-633-5500.
GUSTAV MAHLER LECTURE
Temple Emanu-El’s fall lecture series. Mondays, 2-4 p.m. Rick Phillips, former host of CBC Radio’s Sound Advice, speaks on “Gustav Mahler – The Man and the Music.” $10. 416-449-3880.
BOOK CHAT
Join Vaughan Public Libraries at North Thornhill Community Centre, 300 Pleasant Ridge Ave. to discuss Small Island by Andrea Levy. Book can be picked up at Dufferin Clark Library’s check out desk.
NURSERY REGISTRATION
Registration is open for Temple Sinai members for Twinkle Tots, Kiddie Ko-Op, nursery and junior and senior kindergarten. 416-487-3281 for other registration dates.
INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS
Screening of the Quentin Tarantino directed Holocaust film. 7 p.m. Beth Tikvah. $5 at the door.
Tuesday, Oct. 19
‘CHURCHILL AND THE JEWS’
Temple Har Zion presents Gerald Zeidenberg: “Churchill and the Jews.” 12 p.m. Bring lunch, coffee, tea and cookies served. $3, guests $5. 905-889-2252.
‘HEBREW ART SONG’
Cantor Benjamin Maissner gives a musical presentation of “The Hebrew Art Song: Hebrew Language Through Poetry and Songs.” 12:15 p.m. RSVP: 416-221-3433.
HEALTHY BACK
Jennifer Salter, director of Personal Lifeline Training, on “Healthy Back, Happier Life.” 1:30 p.m. Beth Tzedec library. Free, registration required. 416-781-3514, ext. 225.
INTERMARRIAGE
Beth Tikvah Men’s Club hosts monthly meetings for family and friends of inter-dating or intermarried couples who want support or want to help those in similar circumstances. 8 p.m. Moe: 647-282-0277, [email protected].
EYE CARE AND VISION LOSS
Learn the risk factors, precautions, treatment and research about retina diseases, macular degeneration and glaucoma. 7:30 p.m. Free. Council House, 4700 Bathurst St. 416-633-5100, [email protected].
POMEGRANATE GUILD
“A History of Beadwork: 100,000 Years of Human Invention,” An illustrated talk by Simon Waegemaekers. Shaarei Shomayim, 8 p.m. Guests welcome. $5
‘ANCIENT WISDOM’
“Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living,” with Esther Friedman. Oct. 18 and 25, Nov. 15 and 22. 7:30 p.m. $10 per lecture. Kehillat Shaarei Torah. 416-229-2600 ext. 3.
GERRY GALL SPEAKS
Temple Emanu-el presents law professor Gerry Gall on “Challenges to Modern Canadian Jewry: Social, Legal and Institutional.” Oct. 22-24. RSVP: 416-449-3880, [email protected].
IMMIGRATION POLICY
Yachad branch, NCJWC Toronto section, program on Canada’s immigration policy, with Toronto Star reporter Nicholas Keung. Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m. Council House. No charge but RSVP necessary. 416-633-5100.
SINGLES GAMES NIGHT
Who Wants to be a Millionaire, Rummicube, etc. $8. Refreshments and prizes. Early bird bingo 7:30-8 p.m. Oct. 24, Beth Torah Synagogue. [email protected].
‘ART OF ENTERTAINING’
Canadian Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro. “The Art of Entertaining,” with Fay Lewis, author of Be My Guest and Craig Gruzd from Designing Trendz. Kosher tapas and desserts. Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. Avenue Banquet Hall, 1600 Steeles Ave. W. 647-638-1959, [email protected].
AARON NUSSBAUM SPEAKS
University lecturer Aaron Nussbaum speaks on “The Jewish Enlightenment Movement: The Continuing Challenge.” Oct. 21 and 28, 7:30 p.m. Beth David. 416-633-5500. Free, refreshments served.
‘MEDITATING MONDAY’
Join Temple Har Zion to experience meditation in a Jewish context. Oct. 25, 8:15 p.m. 905-889-2252.
SUPPORT GROUP
Circle of Care support group for those whose spouses have dementia or Alzheimer’s. Every Monday to Dec. 6, 10-11:30 a.m. 530 Wilson Ave. Register with Joe, 416-635-2900 ext. 472.
JEWISH THINKERS
New monthly series on the thought, worldview and influence of Medieval Jewish thinkers. Oct. 21, 8 p.m. 159 Almore Ave. Lecture on Rabbi Yehuda HaLevi by Prof. Daniel Lasker. torahinmotion.org.
DRIVERS NEEDED
Volunteer drivers needed for visually impaired seniors. Once a month, 7-10 p.m. 905-508-2892.
SINGERS WANTED
Toronto Jewish Folk Choir is looking for singers. Rehearsals every Wednesday, 7:30-10 p.m. 585 Cranbrooke Ave. 416-593-0750, [email protected].
YIDDISH FILM NIGHT
Unzere Kinder (Our Children) screening. $5 suggested. Oct. 23, 7:45 p.m. Kehillat Shaarei Torah.
CONVERSION BILL TALK
The conversion bill being debated in Israel will be discussed by Howard English at an Association of Jewish Seniors-sponsored meeting. Oct. 21, 10 a.m. Shaarei Shomayim. Members free, guests $2. Tammy, 416-635-2860.
FUNDRAISING CONCERT
Fundraiser for Beth Tikvah’s choir. Safam performs. Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m. Dessert reception. For info: 416-221-3433.
KNITTERS WANTED
Jewish Women International of Canada is looking for knitters of all skill levels to provide mittens and hats for elementary school children in need. Donations of wool are also welcome. 416-630-9313.
JF&CS GROUPS
Call Shawna Sidney, 416-638-7800, ext. 6215, or visit jfandcs.com. Registration required.
Widow/widowers 65+ bereavement: For those who have recently lost a partner or spouse. Oct. 20, 1:30-3 p.m. Beth Tzedec. Also Nov. 2, 1-2:30 p.m. at 4600 Bathurst St.
Looking ahead: For newly separated or divorced individuals. Oct. 20, 7-9 p.m. 4600 Bathurst St.
The challenge of anger for women: For women to learn to express their anger in an assertive, non-aggressive way. Oct. 21, 7:30-9 p.m. 4600 Bathurst St.
Aspergers 101: For anyone wanting to know about Aspergers, with Margot Nelles from Aspergers et al. Oct. 21, 7-9 p.m. Lipa Green Centre, lower lobby, Room 9.
Adath Israel Congregation. Wednesday social afternoons. Bridge, mah-jong, Rummikub, refreshments. $2. Everyone welcome. Pearl, 416-635-6317, or Marcia, 416-932-1229.
Active Seniors Miles Nadal JCC. Harold Troper presents illustrated talk, “Jewish Toronto: Portrait of a Jewish Past.” Oct. 28, 1:30 p.m.
Connecting the generations brings together students and seniors. Kosher lunches, guided visit to Royal Ontario Museum and more.
Beginner computer course. Six students, three instructors. 416-924-6211 ext. 155.
Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park, 416-395-7881. Casino Rama Nov. 17, departs 10 a.m. Sunday dance Oct. 24, 7-9 p.m. Line dancing Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Seniors annual general meeting Oct. 18, 12 p.m. all welcome. Kosher lunch provided. Social bridge Thursdays, 12:30-3 p.m. Canasta Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12-3 p.m. Seniors woodworking – skilled craftsmen, 416-630-6487.
Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W., 416-225-2112.
Arthritis self-management program. Oct. 26-Nov. 30. 1-3 p.m. $20 members, $35 guests. Ext. 657.
Lecture: “An Introduction to Yiddish Theatre Before 1880,” Part 1, with Myra Fooden. Oct. 19, 10-11:30 a.m. $3 members, $6 guests.
Festival of the arts, Oct. 20. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free.
Sherman Campus, 4588 Bathurst St. 416-638-1881, www.prossermanjcc.com.
Bridle Bash Foundation and Prosserman JCC Fitness and Health present the Cycle for a Cause spin-a-thon. Live DJ, prizes, raffles and giveaways. Oct. 17, 9 a.m. bridlebashfoundation.com/spinathon
Beginner bridge classes. Nov. 3-Dec. 22, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $45 members, $60 guests.
Floral arranging, Oct. 12-Nov. 9, 10-11:30 a.m. $70 members, $85 guests.
Current events with Peter Diamant. Thursdays, 12:45-2:15 p.m.
Movie Mondays. Defiance, Oct 18. 2:30 p.m.
A Sharp Intake of Breath, reviewed by Sharoni Sibony. Oct. 19. 1:30-3 p.m.
Join Kolel for an overview of Jewish faith, history and practice from a liberal perspective. With Ira Schweitzer. Oct. 14-18, 8-9:30 p.m. Members $130, students and seniors $80. Ext. 4235 to register.
Tic Tac Two program, 9-11:30 a.m. Kailah, ext. 4351.
Shabbat Party, Oct. 8-Dec. 10, 10-11 a.m. Birth to 4 years old. Monique, ext. 4012.
750 Spadina Ave., 416-924-6211, www. mnjcc.org.
Michael Bernstein Chapel services Sundays 8 a.m. and Thursdays 7:15 a.m. Kosher breakfast follows. Coleman Bernstein, 416-968-0200.
“World Music for the Armchair Traveler,” with Barry Livingston. Starts Oct. 14. Ext. 0.
Mother’s Circle: free workshops for non-Jewish women raising Jewish children. Starts. Oct. 14, 7:30-9 p.m. 416-658-5261.
Tickets on sale for Renee Barda: Life Begins Again! Soprano Renee Barda takes the stage with George Gershwin and Cole Porter. Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. Ext. 0.
Start your own business. Get ideas, get inspired. Three Friday workshops with Debbi Arnold of DA Consulting. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Starts Oct. 15. 416-762-7171.
“Joseph to Nasser: The Jews of Egypt,” with Diana Mingail. Oct. 17, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $9, light refreshments. Ext. 154.
The Cinema of Israel lectures with Shlomo Schwartzberg. Oct. 18: “Social Portraits of Israeli Society,” 7-9 p.m. $12. Ext. 606.
Planet in Focus 11th Annual International Environmental Film & Video Festival. Oct. 13-17. Al Green Theatre. 416-531-4689.
Jacobs Lounge Visual Arts Space. Polar Visions, photo exhibit by Mark Loren Freedman. To Oct. 19.
imagineNATIVE Teen Night. Dinner followed by opening night film Boy at Toronto’s International Native Film and Media Arts Festival. [email protected].
imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival. Oct. 20-24. www.imaginenative.org.
Koffler Centre of the Arts, 4588 Bathurst St., 416-638-1881, www.kofflerarts.org.
La’hit T.O. – Israeli dance troupe for dancers aged 15-19. Audition Oct. 17, 3-4 p.m. Room 211. Teme, ext. 4364.
