BEST OF THE BESHT
Chevra Kadisha B’nai Jacob’s Rabbi Asher Jacobson examines the life of Chassidism founder Baal Shem Tov, 7:30 p.m, in the first of three parts. Reserve at 514-482-2266.
PVM DRASHAH
Beth Zion Rabbi Tuvia Hoffman leads a lunch and learn, noon at the Spiegel Sohmer Law Firm at 5 Place Ville Marie. Call 514-574-4545.
SOLUTION OR DELUSION?
Thomas Hecht on a two-state solution, 10 a.m. at Cummings Centre. Joyce, 514-342-1234, ext. 7318.
UNESCO AWARD-WINNER
Vera Freud, patron of Child Haven International and UNESCO award winner, speaks 8:15 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom. 514-937-3575.
FLYING SOLO
Cummings Centre Prime Time West Island’s Flying Solo group for singles aged 55+ meets 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 6500 Cote de Liesse Rd. Call 514-624-5005, ext. 230.
PORTUGUESE JAUNT
Irwin Brown discusses a visit to Portugal, with host Leslie Lutsky, on Jewish Digest, 8:30 a.m. on Radio Centre-Ville, 102.3 FM.
HAVDALAH DRUM JAM
The YM-YWHA West Island JCC holds a 6:30-8:30 p.m. Havdalah Drum Jam for families. RSVP with Robyn Crane, 514-624-6750.
THE Y BAZAAR
The YM-YWHA’s annual mega bazaar is on 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Ben Weider JCC with all new merchandise – clothing, housewares, furniture, knick-knacks, toys, the works. Call Arlene, 514-737-6551, ext. 282.
GENEALOGY TIPS
Jewish Genealogical Society’s Family Tree Workshop is 10 a.m.-noon at the Jewish Public Library. Call the JGS Hotline, 514-484-0969.
WELCOME KISLEV
Women and kids are welcome at the Rosh Chodesh Kislev service, 9:30 a.m. at Spanish & Portuguese synagogue. Shelley, 514-489-9094.
KIDS’ CREATIVE ARTS
Chabad of Westmount’s Children’s Centre for Creative Arts is starting a new semester through Dec. 5. Call 514-937-4772.
PROTOCOLS REVISITED
National Post columnist Jonathan Kay speaks on “The Protocols Revisited,” 7:15 p.m. at Pharmascience, 6111 Royalmount Ave., part of a Combined Jewish Appeal Maimonides Society event. More at 514-345-2645, ext. 3660.
CONTROVERSIAL WRITER
Provocative journalist Melanie Phillips speaks 8:15 p.m. at the Elizabeth Shuchat Schwartz Memorial Lecture at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim. Call 514-937-9471.
MURIEL GOLD BOOK
Former Saidye Bronfman Centre artistic director Muriel Gold launches her new book on Montreal Children’s Theatre’s history, 5-7 p.m. in the library at 4300 de Maisonneuve W.
KISLEV WELCOME
Women and kids are welcome at the Rosh Chodesh Kislev service, 9 a.m. at Shaare Zedek Congregation. Call 514-484-1122.
JWIC SPEAKER
Adrian and Natalie Bercovici of Generations Foundations for underprivileged families speak 1 p.m. at Young Israel of Chomedey at a Jewish Women International of Canada Chomedey chapter event. More at 450-688-0026.
SINGLES TRAVEL
Grace Halperin tells all about singles travel, 7 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom. Call 514-937-3575.
KRISTALLNACHT
The 72nd anniversary of Kristallnacht has its community-wide commemoration 7:30 p.m. at Beth Israel Beth Aaron Congregation. More at 514-345-2605.
JEWISH ROOTS DISCOVERY
Roma Baran, raised as a Catholic but actually Jewish, is speaker at a 7:30 p.m. Jewish Genealogical Society-Jewish Public Library event at Caldwell Residence, 5750 Lemieux St. Call 514-484-0969.
FORMER AMBASSADOR
Former Canadian ambassador to Turkey Michael Mace speaks 7:30 p.m. at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim. Call 514-937-9471.
BETH ORA BOUTIQUE NIGHT
The Beth Ora Sisterhood holds its annual Boutique Night featuring jewelry, accessories, giftware, etc., 7-9 p.m. Call 514-748-6559.
TURKISH JEWS
David Bensoussan speaks about Jews from Turkey 7:30 p.m. at a Spanish & Portuguese Sisterhood event. Call 514-737-3695.
MARRIAGE WORK
Jewish Institute for Brides & Grooms advises on “Making Your Marriage Work,” 8 p.m. at Tifereth Beth David Jerusalem. Call 514-733-1298.
DONIZETTI WORK
Gaetano Donizetti’s little-known opera The Tragic Destiny of Elizabeth I is presented by the Segal Centre and Bibliothèque nationale 7:30 p.m. at the Segal Centre Cinemaspace. Reserve at 514-739-7944.
ARMISTICE DAY
Respected veteran B.J. Finestone speaks about Armistice Day, 1:30 p.m. to Beth Ora Seniors. Call 514-342-1234, ext. 7318.
TURKEY & THE HOLOCAUST
Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom’s 7:30 p.m. Goldbloom Family Forum is on Turkey and the Holocaust. Call 514-937-3575.
55+ PROGRAMS & SERVICES
A Cummings Centre Social Action Committee forum on governmental services for those aged 55+ is at 1 p.m. at the West Island Federation CJA, 96 Roger Pilon Blvd. Call 514-624-5005.
FREE FLU SHOTS
MADA Community Centre at Plaza Cote des Neiges offers free flu shots noon-2 p.m. Reserve at 514-342-4969.
BAR-ILAN VIP
Canadian Friends of Bar-Ilan head Dov Altman speaks 1 p.m. at Cummings seniors centre. Call 514-342-1234, ext. 7201.
FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER
Reserve now for a Nov. 12 Friday night dinner with Bruce Backman speaking on Jews & Politics, at the Jewish Learning Institute, 4941 Queen Mary Rd. Call Shaina at 514-738-3434, ext. 25.
BETTER PLACE SPEAKER
At a recent Jewish Chamber of Commerce/Young Leadership Campaign Professional Cocktail, Michael Granoff, head of Better Place, one of the world’s largest “green” companies, was keynote speaker. He told the gathering of 120 how his company has helped Israel reduce its dependency of foreign oil.
ZUMBA GOLD
The Zumba craze is alive and well at the YM-YWHA West Island, and especially geared for seniors. Call Andrea, 514-624-6750, ext. 24.
MACKLE ART SHOW
The Manoir Mackle Multimedia Collective Art Show continues at the Eleanor London Library through Nov. 28. Call 514-385-6900.
EXPLANATORY SERVICE
Congregation Beth Tikvah has a new “explanatory prayer service” on Shabbat, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Call Rabbi Mark Fishman, 514-683-5610.
