LIES… CONTINUES
Lies My Father Told Me with Theodore Bikel has proved so popular, its run has been extended at the Segal Centre to May 29. Call the box office at 514-739-7944.
IRANIAN DISSIDENT SPEAKS
Marina Nemat, an Iranian tortured in prison who found refuge in Canada in 1991, discusses her memoir, Prisoner of Tehran, 7:30 p.m., at Ogilvy’s Tudor Hall, part of a Canadian Hadassah-WIZO event. Reserve, 514-933-8461.
PRIVATE PARTS
The young adults group of Jewish General Hospital Women’s Auxiliary’s holds an evening called “Private Parts,” with gynecologist Dr. Cleve Ziegler and other doctors, hosted by CJAD’s Laurie Betito, 7 p.m., main lobby. Reserve with Nancy Rubin, 514-340-8216.
SAREL REUNION
Sarel-Volunteers for Israel holds a reunion, 7 p.m., Cummings House, and invites potential volunteers to come see what it’s all about. Details at 514-735-0272.
BRAZILIAN BEAT
Well-known singer Bïa pays homage to her Brazilian roots at 7:30 p.m. with songs mostly in Portuguese and French, at the Segal Centre’s Le Studio, part of its Women of the World music series. 514-739-7944.
CONTACT PROMONTREAL
Agence Ometz hosts its spring Contact ProMontreal networking cocktail for prospective employers/employees, 5:30 p.m. Details at 514-342-0000, ext. 3029.
MYSTICAL MYSTERIES
Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe, dean at Chabad Harvard’s Institute of American and Talmudic Law, discusses “Mystical Mysteries of the Metaphysical,” 7:45 p.m., Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, part of Chabad Westmount’s Irwin Beutel Lecture Series. On Shabbat (May 28), he’ll lecture twice at Chabad Westmount. RSVP at www.chabadwestmount.com.
CD LAUNCH
Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom music director and cantor Rachelle Shubert launches her new Judaic CD, For All These Things, 8:15 p.m. at the shul. Call 514-937-3575.
FREE HEBREW SHABBATON
Free Hebrew for Juniors holds a weekend Shabbaton, starting at 6:30 p.m., which includes a May 29 visit to La Ronde. Call 514-735-8725.
MODERN YIDDISH
Jewish Digest host Leslie Lutsky talks to Toronto-based singer Lenka Lichtenberg about modern Yiddish music, 8:30 a.m., Radio Centre-Ville, 102.3 FM.
MARCH TO JERUSALEM!
The annual March to Jerusalem “goes back to the mountain” this year, with registration at Federation CJA starting at 9 a.m. and the march itself – benefiting Bronfman Israel Experience Centre programming – starting at 10 a.m. The route includes six checkpoints, including “Masada” atop Mount Royal, where there will be two performances by the Israeli musical group The Ein Prat Fountainheads, who also perform at the kick-off. Fun and food galore, including free Ben and Jerry’s ice cream at the “Sderot” checkpoint. Call Amanda Wener, 514-345-2645 for details, or visitwww.marchtojerusalem.org.
ISRAELI STREET FESTIVAL!
For the first time in several years, the YM-YWHA also returns to tradition by holding its very popular Israeli Street Festival on the same day as the march, noon-5 p.m. in front of the Ben Weider JCC. MC is CJAD’s Dan Laxer, and the event includes food, street entertainers, inflatable games, the Superior Sound dancers and much more. Call Arlene Sculnick, 514-737-6551, ext. 282.
WALK IN HER SHOES
Jewish Women International of Canada’s annual Walk in Her Shoes campaign against domestic violence ends with a 10 a.m.-noon appreciation breakfast, Pilates class, and door prizes, at West Island Pilates, 18 Place Triad, Pointe Claire. Details at 514-487-2330.
GOLF WITH THE RABBIS
Beth Rivkah Academy stages its 11th annual golf tournament benefiting the Special Education Centre for special needs kids, 9:15 a.m. at Le Diamant Golf and Country Club in Mirabel. Call Rabbi Mendel at 514-731-3681, ext. 25 for details and to register.
JONATHAN GOLDSTEIN
Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom’s “In the City” hosts CBC Wiretap’s and the National Post’s Jonathan Goldstein reading excerpts from his book, Ladies and Gentlemen, The Bible, 7:30 p.m. Stefani Novick, 514-342-1234, ext. 7201.
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE’S 10TH
The Friendship Circle celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special tribute to its 428 “sensational volunteers” and alumnus Dr. Robert Segal, 5:30 p.m., 4585 Bourret St. Call 514- 735-2255.
HUMAN RIGHTS RABBI
Rabbi Jill Jacobs, new executive director of Rabbis for Human Rights, speaks 7:30 p.m. at Congregation Dorshei Emet. Call 514-489-5651.
QUIT SMOKING
The Jewish General Hospital’s Cancer Prevention Centre offers a free, eight-session smoking cessation program starting today, World No Tobacco Day. Call 514-340-8222, ext. 3870 to register.
JERUSALEM DAY
Beth Ora Seniors hold a Jerusalem Day celebration, with entertainment by David Litvack, 1:30 p.m. Call 514-342-1234, ext. 7318.
RICHLER READING
English-language authority Howard Richler reads from his book, Strange Bedfellows, at the Jewish Public Library’s 5:30 p.m. Canada Council “Readings with Wine” event. Call 514-345-6416.
GAZETTE COLUMNIST
Gazette columnist June Thompson speaks about shaping up the mind and body, at a Na’amat Canada Montreal event, 7:30 p.m. the Le Sporting Club Sanctuaire, 6105 du Boise. Call 514-484-0252.
LITERARY CAFE
ALEPH holds a French-language literary cafe, 7:30 p.m. at the Segal Centre, with Sonia Sarah Lipsyc, Joseph Elfassy, Arnaud Nobile, and others. Call Diane Cohen Reis at 514-733-4998, ext. 3159.
SPEED DATING
The Spanish & Portuguese Synagogue hosts a speed dating event for singles 35 to 45. For details and to register, contact Josée Bean at 514-737-3695, ext. 102.
GARDENING, ANYONE?
Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors launches a new gardening project for people over 50. Call Susan Rozansky at 514-342-1234, ext. 7234.
75 YEARS YOUNG
On May 7, the Jewish General Hospital’s Women’s Auxiliary celebrated its 75th anniversary in the hospital’s atrium, with live music, games, birthday cake and “the famous Dr. Clown.” The auxiliary is called the JGH’s “caring arm.”
COMPUTER CLASSES
Computer classes for beginners and more advanced users are offered at the Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors. Call 514-342-1234, ext. 7348.
