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ISRAELI FILM NIGHT
On the eve of Israel’s 60th birthday, Canadian/Israeli filmmaker Igal Hecht explored the crisis of identity among many in Israel, and offered insight into what the future holds. Documentary screening sponsored by the Reform Congregations of Southwestern Ontario: Anshe Sholom Congregation of Hamilton, Har Tikvah Congregation of Brampton, Shaarei-Beth El Congregation of Oakville and Solel Congregation of Mississauga. Encore Oakville Mews Cinemas, 171 Speers Rd., Oakville. 7 p.m. $10/adult, $7/teenager. Tickets from congregational offices.
JACS GARAGE SALE
JACS (Jewish Addiction Community Services) final garage sale of the season is at 631 Coldstream Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact [email protected].
LOVE TO SHOP?
Na’amat Canada Toronto presents A Personal Shopping Extravaganza. Fashion show and private shopping experience at The Bay, Centerpoint Mall, after hours. Refreshments and door prizes. 6:30 p.m. Tickets $20, 6-12 years $5. Contact Na’amat office, 416-636-5425.
DANI BARBECUE
Annual barbecue for DANI (Developing a Nurturing Independence for young adults with special needs) is at DANI’s Place, 12 McAllister Rd., 2 blocks south of Bathurst and Sheppard. Music, barbecue, candy floss, tours of facility. Minimal charge for barbecue. 4-7 p.m. Everyone welcome. Call Kathy, 416-666-6427.
COME TO THE CABARET
Cabaret evening and mix and mingle, featuring duo Rudy and Ester, with music from Broadway to Hollywood. Presented by Shaar Shalom Singles, in conjunction with Intersynagogue Singles (45+). Shaar Shalom, 7:30 p.m. Admission $8, includes coffee and cakes. Call David, 416-224-9494.
YIDDISH CONCERT
Ashkenaz Foundation, in association with UJA Committee for Yiddish, Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda Synagogue and KlezKanada, present the annual summer Yiddish concert at Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda, 7:30 p.m. $10 at the door. Performers, Socalled from Montreal and Efim Chorny from Kishinev. Featuring Susanna Ghergus, Aleksandar Gajic and Kurt Bjorling. Call 416-979-9901, or go to www.ashkenazfestival.com.
UJA ISRAELI DIVISION
Kick-off for Israeli-Canadian Community 2010 UJA campaign. MK Nachman Shai, former Israel Defence Forces spokesperson, speaks in Hebrew on “Israel in the face of new challenges.” Good food and sing-along into the night. Amir Gissin, consul general of Israel, guests. Thursday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. Lipa Green Building. E-mail Glenda Gomperts at [email protected], or call 416-631-5707. Free admission.
AMAZING WOMEN
Chabad Romano Centre, 10500 Bathurst St. (at Elgin Mills), Amazing Women, Amazing Stories event, Sept. 13. Boutiques 7 p.m., program 7:30 p.m. Guest Judy Feld Carr speaks on recognizing inspiring women – Michele Sankar, Rhoda Singer, Pam Shainhouse.
Music, dessert reception, raffles. Tickets $30. 905-303-1880 or [email protected].
SOLEL SLICHOT
Dinner, study and service Saturday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m. Guest speaker Dr. Allan Gould on “What did they really think of the Jews?” Members $25, non-members $50. Register at 905-820-5915 or www.solel.ca.
SECOND GENERATION
Baycrest continues its support group for adult children of Holocaust survivors, every two weeks, Monday evenings, 7-9 p.m. No charge. Wagman Centre boardroom. Call Judi Cohen, 416-785-2500, ext. 2322, or Shoshana Yaakobi, 416-785-2500, ext. 2271.
MELTON MINI-SCHOOL
Graduate classes start in September. A few places open for students who have not completed the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School course. Three courses, 10 sessions: How the Bible Came to Be, A Jewish Look at Early Christianity, and Ten Tough Torah Questions. Evening classes at CHAT Wilmington, mornings at Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda. Call Loretta, 416-789-7400.
YOUTH CHOIR AUDITIONS
Renanim Youth Singers, The Musical Voice of Jewish Youth in the GTA, is holding open auditions for the 2009-2010 season. High school students earn community service hours when the choir performs at community events.Contact artistic director Susan Michaels for information and audition. 416-449-2296, [email protected], www.renanimchoirs.com.
NISHMAT ELUL PROGRAM
Study tuition-free at Nishmat, the Jerusalem Center for Advanced Jewish Study for Women’s college and post-college English language program, Elul 12 ( Sept. 1) until Yom Kippur. Beginners and advanced classes. Dormitory space available. Study prayer, tshuvah, Chumash, Gemarah and more, with Rabbanit Chana Henkin, Rabbi Chaim Tabasky, Rabbi Dovid Sperling, Laurie Novick and others. Contact Nishmat at international dialing 972-2-6404341 or 972-2-6404333.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Baycrest needs a number of volunteers to assist with their annual influenza clinic, beginning in September. Duties would include greeting clients, helping with traffic flow, maintaining supplies. Clinic runs September to December, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Scheduling around your availability. Call 416-675-2500, ext. 2572.
MOVIE: DOUBT
Temple Har Zion’s adult education committee presents Doubt, a cautionary tale about the nature and danger of blind faith. First of 3 movie reviews by Rabbi Michael S. Stroh, rabbi emeritus. Film, pizza and discussion. Thursday, Sept. 3, 6:30 p.m. $3 members, $5 non-members. RSVP 905-889-2252, ext. 5, by Sept. 1.
JASON KENNEY
The Speakers Action Group and the Canadian Jewish Civil Rights Association present a business lunch lecture. Jason Kenney, Canada’s minister of citizenship, immigration and multiculturalism speaks on “Anti-Semitism… Globally and in Canada.” Thursday, Sept. 10, noon, Rennett Jones LLP, One First Canadian Place, One King St. W., Suite 3400. Lunch $20, reservation required. Kashrut observed. Register at www.speakersaction.com. or phone 416-966-0722.
JF&C WORKSHOPS
Jewish Family & Child announces its coming programs.
When You’re About to Separate: What to Tell the Kids. Thursday, Sept. 24, 6:30-9 p.m., Promenade Mall, Suite 313.
Younger Widow/Widower Bereavement Group: 6 sessions. Oct. 6, Lipa Green Building, 7:30-9 p.m.
Parenting the Child with ADHD: 4 sessions. Wednesday, Oct. 7, Lipa Green, 6th floor. Call Pam for interview, 416-638-7800, ext. 315.
Looking Ahead: 5-session group for newly separated or divorced individuals. Thursday, Oct. 8, Lipa Green, 7-9 p.m.
Effective Parenting: 4 sessions, for parents of children ages 2-11. Thursday, Oct. 8, 7-9 p.m. Lipa Green.
For more information or to register, call Shawna Sidney, 416-638-7800, ext. 218.
SECULAR HUMANIST
Secular humanistic contemporary and egalitarian observances of the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah, Saturday, Sept. 19, 10:30 a.m. Yom Kippur, Sunday, Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m. Winchevsky Centre, 585 Cranbrooke Ave. Guest artists singer David Wall and pianist Marilyn Lerner. Apples and honey, challah and honey cake on Rosh Hashanah. Children’s programs and infant care at both events. Adults $40, children 3-12 $20, unwaged/students 13-24, $25. Advance reservations recommended. 416-789-5502, e-mail [email protected].
Active Seniors, Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, 750 Spadina Ave. Yaen Vered of Israel Art and Antiquities Authority speaks and gives a visual presentation on the Dead Sea Scrolls and the ROM exhibit, an overview. Thursday, Sept. 3, 1:30 p.m. For information, call 416-924-6211, ext. 155.
Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park. Register now for trip to Casino Rama, Wednesday, Sept. 23. Bookings open for Casino Niagara, Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Lunch and Laughter Group, Thursday, Oct. 8, noon. Ongoing – Mah jong, Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Bingo, Tuesdays, 12:30-3 p.m. Rummy, Mondays-Thursdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Social Bridge, Thursdays 12:30-3 p.m. Call Valerie, 416-395-7881.
LZA Cultural Club discussion group meets Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Borochov Centre, 272 Codsell. For information, call 416-630-9422.
Adath Israel Congregation. Join others with the same interests. Bridge, mah jong, rummy que, cards and more. Men and women, shul members and non-members welcome. Admission $2 includes pastry, coffee, tea and soft drinks. Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. Call Pearl, 416-635-6317, or Marcia, 416-932-1229.
BERNARD BETEL CENTRE, 1003 Steeles Ave. W., 416-225-2112.
Diabetes education and counselling, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, Call for appointment. 416-787-1676, ext. 301.
Current events lecture, Doug Haddow. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 10-11:30 a.m. $3 members, $6 non-members.
Wellness lecture – “Healthy Eating to Reduce Your Risk of Cancer,” Part 1. 1:30 p.m. No charge. Thursday, Sept. 3.
WAGMAN CENTRE, 55 Ameer Ave. 416-785-2500, ext. 2267.
Annual Fitness Tea 2009 – fitness and health promotion staff members invite members involved in water or land programs to an afternoon tea, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2-4 p.m., Assembly Room. Awards, entertainment, slide show and refreshments. Register at service desk. $2.
Creative Arts Studio: September will be card-making month. Meital will help make cards for Rosh Hashanah, birthdays, anniversaries or any other occasion. Monday afternoons, 1-3 p.m.
World of Computers. Second 5-week session begins Wednesday, Sept. 2, and continues to Wednesday, Sept. 30. 11 a.m.-noon. Lessons taught by an instructor, with one on one assistance available. Limited space. Special promotional fee: members 5 classes for $10, non-members 5 classes $17.
Rosh Hashanah Tea. Thursday, Sept. 17, 1:30 p.m., Assembly Room. Shofar demonstration, live entertainment with Gordon Lindsay. Apples, honey and honey cake. Members $3, guests $5. Register at Service desk.
Creative Table. Thursday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Handmade crafts, raffles.
Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, 750 Spadina Ave., 416-924-6211 or www. mnjcc.org.
Hebrew Grammar Essentials. Last workshop, instructor Tammy Keren. Thursday, Aug. 27. Current Israeli Slang. 5:30-9 p.m.
Jacobs Lounge Visual Arts Space. Zion Ozeri: One History, Many Stories, a Family Album of Israel at 60. Until Aug. 31. Contact [email protected] or ext. 133.
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