Deadline reminder: Dec. 2 is the deadline for the issue of Dec. 12. Dec. 9 is the deadline for the issue of Dec. 19. All deadlines are at noon. Phone 416-391-1836, ext. 269; email [email protected].
Thursday, Nov. 28
WOMEN AND TORAH
Naomi Seidman discusses “Women and Torah: A Revolution in Jewish Education,” 7:30 p.m. at Beth Tzedec Congregation.
JIAS ANNUAL MEETING
JIAS’ annual general meeting will be held at 7 p.m., Lipa Green Centre. Featuring staff and volunteer recognition awards, scholarships and a performance by Yael Morris. RSVP 416-630-6481
VISIONS FOR CANADA
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau speaks at Beth Tikvah Synagogue, 7 p.m. Advance registration required at [email protected] or 416-221-3433.
Friday, Nov. 29
ONEG SHABBAT
B’nai Torah Congregation holds an Oneg Shabbat and dinner, followed by a roundtable discussion on “Can you be a successful professional and still adhere to Jewish ethics?” For dinner reservations, call 416-226-3700.
WRITTEN IN DIRT
David Lipovitch discusses “Written in Dirt,” how archeology can explain ancient Israel, 8 p.m., Temple Har Zion.
Monday, Dec. 2
ARCHEOLOGY OF JERUSALEM
Dan Bahat, former district archeologist of Jerusalem, gives a 3-part talk on the history of Jerusalem. Tonight, “Jerusalem in the Second Temple Period,” Beth Tzedec Congregation, 7 p.m.
WOMEN OF THE WALL
Rabbi Elyse Goldstein discusses the Women of the Wall and the new “Southern wall” proposal, 8 p.m., Wolfond Centre, 36 Harbord St.
ISRAEL’S NEW REALITY
Rabbi Kinneret Shiryon, spiritual leader of Modi’in’s Reform congregation, discusses “New Realities, New Opportunities: The Cultural Revolution in Israel Today,” 7:30 p.m., Temple Sinai.
Tuesday, Dec. 3
BOOK REVIEW
Marilyn Herbert reviews The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid, 8 p.m., Adath Israel Synagogue. $10/$15.
Wednesday, Dec. 4
JEWS AND BASKETBALL
The First Basket: Jews and Basketball will be shown at 7:30 p.m., Beth Tzedec Congregation. Guest speaker Mike Katz, former head coach of the University of Toronto Varsity Blues. RSVP 416-781-3514, ext. 225.
Thursday, Dec. 5
A NIGHT ON BROADWAY
Cantor Alex Stein performs songs from Broadway, 7:30 p.m., Adath Israel Congregation. $18. Call 416-635-5340.
YIDDISH VINKL
Elly Gotz reads Yiddish poetry with translations, noon, Free Times Cafe, 320 College St. $18 includes lunch. RSVP [email protected].
Other News
CHANUKAH FUN
Nov. 28 Menorah lighting, food and Aristov Family Circus, 6:30 p.m. at Mississauga Civic Centre, 300 City Centre Dr. 905-268-4432
Nov. 29 Bring your menorah to Temple Kol Ami. Services at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner. RSVP [email protected]
Nov. 30 Beth Tikvah Synagogue holds a Chanukah on ice celebration, 7:30 p.m. at Canlan Ice Sports. RSVP 416-221-3433 $5/$10.
Family Musical Chanukah Show with Lenny Graf, Pride of Israel Synagogue, 6 p.m. Pre-registration required. 416-226-0111, ext. 10.
Dec. 1 Chabad of Markham presents Eighth Day in concert at a Chanukah festival, 3 p.m., Thornhill Community Centre. $25. For tickets, call 905-886-0420, ext. 221 or www.chabadmarkham.org.
Menorah lighting, crafts and music at Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, 1051 Glenashton Dr., Oakville, 4 p.m. 905-268-4432.
Beth Radom hosts a Chanukah party featuring magician Brandon David, food and games, 12-2 p.m. 416-636-3451.
Dec. 2 Jewish Club for the Vision Impaired holds a Chanukah dinner and party, 7 p.m. Call Bess 905-508-2892.
Menorah lighting, crafts and music at Hugh Foster Hall, 141 King St., Milton, 6:30 p.m. 905-268-4432
Dec. 3 Illusionist and mind reader Mike D’Urzo perfoms at Chabad of Markham’s Chanukah dinner for young adults (20-30-ish), 7 p.m., 83 Green Lane, Thornhill. $25. For tickets, call 905-886-0420 or email [email protected]
Dec. 5 Musical Chanukah Nash and Drash, with Cantor David Edwards and Klara Bagley, Beth Emeth Synagogue, noon. $12/$15. 416-633-3838.
Dec. 6 Shaar Shalom Singles hold a Chanukah Oneg Shabbat, 8 p.m. 2 Simonston Blvd.
Dec. 11 Toronto Jewish Folk Choir performs Chanukah songs, 7 p.m., Barbara Frum Library.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Teenage volunteers are needed for a teen-senior Chanukah party, Dec. 1, sponsored by Ohalei Yoseph Yitzchak Congregation and Shorashim Hebrew School. Email [email protected], or call Rachel, 647-708-8201.
Reena is looking for a female volunteer to assist during swim time at the Holland Bloorview Pool, Mondays at 6 p.m. The volunteer does not need to be a strong swimmer, but must be comfortable in shallow water. Call Mille Chadwick, 905-889-2690, ext. 2112, or email [email protected].
VISIONS FOR CANADA
MP Chris Alexander, minister of citizenship and immigration, speaks at Beth Tikvah Synagogue Dec. 17, 7 p.m. Advance registration required. Email [email protected] or 416-221-3433.
EXODUS DECODED
Adath Israel Synagogue shows the film Exodus Decoded with filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. $20. RSVP 416-635-5340.
SYRIAN JEWS
Judy Feld Carr discusses “The Secret Rescue of the Syrian Jews,” 7:30 p.m., Beth Jacob Synagogue. $40. For tickets, call 416-638-5955.
FILM FESTIVAL
Temple Sinai shows the films Neil Diamond: Solitary Man, Closed Season, Noodle and Zaytoun Dec. 6-8. Advance registration only. Call 416-487-3281 or email [email protected].
JF&CS GROUPS
GROUPS AND WORKSHOPS
Registration is required for all programs. Classes are open to all members of the community, and fee reductions are available. Call Shawna Sidney, 416-638-7800, ext. 6215, or visit www.jfandcs.com. All classes at the Lipa Green Centre, 4600 Bathurst St., unless otherwise noted.
Stop the Roller-coaster: A workshop for parents or professionals who want to learn more about the change in teenagers’ behaviour and attitudes. Nov. 27, 7 p.m.
Is There Life After A Death: A workshop for men and women who have lost a spouse and want to move forward. Nov. 28, 7 p.m., Prosserman JCC.
When You’re About to Separate: What to Tell the Kids: A workshop for parents in the early stages of separation. Dec. 10, 9:30 a.m.
High-Conflict Divorce: A workshop for parents in a high-conflict situation. Not for individuals in an abusive situation. Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m.
Dating in Mid-Life: A workshop for men and women over 40 who have been single for 2 or more years. Dec. 12.
FOR SENIORS
Adath Israel Congregation. Wednesday afternoon socials. Bridge, mah-jong, Rummikub. 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.
Bridge Club at Forest Hill Library is looking for new members. Call Lea, 416-487-7630.
Circle of Care sponsors a 6-week workshop about community services, safety, financial and legal planning for seniors, Fridays, 1:30 p.m. to Dec. 13, 540 Finch Ave. W. Call Anne Siciliano 416-635-2900, ext. 462.
Beth Tzedec Haverim: Dara Solomon, director of the Ontario Jewish Archives, shares stories of the Jewish community. Bring your own photos and stories. 1:30 p.m., Dec. 2 416-781-3514, ext. 232.
Charming Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park (60+). Valerie, 416-395-7881. Casino Woodbine, Dec. 18. Tuesdays, seniors chair exercise, 10 a.m. (first class free); Wednesdays mah-Jong 12:30 p.m.; Thursdays, social bridge, 12:30 p.m.
Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. 416-225-2112. Dec. 3 Diana Mingail discusses “Morocco: Its King and Its Jews,” 10 a.m.; Dec. 4, Chanukah lunch and concert, noon. $13/$17; Dec. 5 Mirna Iskander discusses “Falls Prevention,” 1:30 p.m.
Active Seniors/Boomers Miles Nadal JCC, 416-924-6211, ext. 155. Email [email protected]. Dec. 5 Jordan Klapman performs songs by Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Richard Rogers and more. 1:30 p.m.
New Horizons is a Jewish Hungarian seniors club that offers kosher food and is looking for new members. Call George 416-256-1892.
Senior Social Club Hadar is looking for new members for conversation, exercise and games. Monday and Wednesday afternoons, Garnet Williams Community Centre, 501 Clark Ave. W. Thornhill. Call Phyllis, 905-889-5722 or Etka 416-663-8270.
PROSSERMAN JCC
Sherman Campus, 4588 Bathurst St., 416-638-1881, www.prossermanjcc.com.
Registration for the Jack and Pat Kay Centre Camp is now open. Call 416-636-2267.
Raise money for Special Olympics Canada, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-noon by cycling. Register at Prosserman JCC website.
Yiddish conversation, Mondays 1:30 p.m.
Try Nia, which combines martial arts, dance and healing arts. Thursdays, 1:30 p.m.
Shalom Singers are looking for both male and female singers. Weekly rehearsals and performances year-round. Thursdays, 10 a.m. No auditions required. Call 416-781-6066.
Women-only fitness classes now offered. Cycling, yoga, Zumba, core conditioning. Email [email protected]. or ext. 4103.
Register now for winter programs: Beverlee Swayze discusses “The History of Symphony,” Jan. 21, 1 p.m.
Iain Scott discusses “Great Canadian Opera Singers,” starting Jan. 16
Kevin Courrier discusses “Produced and Abandoned 111: Yet More Best Movies You Have Never Seen,” starting Jan. 15.
To register, call ext. 4235.
MILES NADAL JCC
750 Spadina Ave. 416-924-6211, www.mnjcc.org
Subscribe now to the Toronto Jewish Film Society 2014 season. $100/$60. Call ext. 139, or email [email protected].
Kevin Courrier discusses the films of Robert Altman Mondays, 7 p.m. Dec. 2, Documentary: Tanner 88.
MNJCC Fitness Programs: Email [email protected] or ext. 574. Healthy breast yoga, Wednesdays 12:15 p.m. to Dec. 18.
Mapping Harbord Village: Stories of a Neighbourhood, developed by the Harbord Village Residents’ Association and the master of museum studies program in the University of Toronto’s faculty of information is on display in the gallery until Dec. 15.
Chanukah at the JCC: Poolside Chanukah Party, Nov. 30, 6:30 p.m.; Community Chanukah Celebration, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.; 44 in 44: 44 Jewish book titles reviewed in 44 minutes by Belinda Keshen and Sharoni Sibony, Dec. 1, 10:30 a.m.
Toronto Jewish Film Society presents two documentaries on Jewish music in South America, Tango, A Story with Jews and Rio Klezmer Dec. 8, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker: Eric Stein, Ashkenaz Festival Director. Tickets at the door, 15 minutes before screen times, $15/$10.
Klezmer Music Ensemble conducted by Eric Stein meets Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Call ext. 0 to register.
Michael Bernstein Chapel holds services Thursdays at 7:15 a.m.; Sundays at 8 a.m. Call Coleman Bernstein, 416-968-0200.
SCHWARTZ/REISMAN CENTRE
Lebovic Campus, 9600 Bathurst St. 905-303-1821.
Chanukah Party for Singles 50+, Dec. 1, 2:30-5 p.m. $16/$20. Call ext. 3006 or email Andrea [email protected].
Social club for singles ages 35-50, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. $16/$20.
Pre-registration required for both events. Call ext. 3006 or email Andrea, [email protected].
