Friday, May 25
LYONEL FEININGER
Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors takes in the works of famed cubist artist Lyonel Feininger, 10-11 a.m. at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The show is themed, “From Manhattan to Bauhaus and Everything in-Between. Call Joyce at 514-342-1234, ext. 7318.
Saturday, May 26
JEWISH HERESIES
“Jewish Heresies: What are the Jewish Traditions of Debate and Dissent?” is the talk by Brandeis University sociology prof Shula Reinharz at Congregation Dorshei Emet’s Ruth Richler Memorial Lecture, 8:30 p.m. 514-486-9400.
CELEBRATORY KIDDUSH
The 21st anniversary of the airlifting of 15,000 Ethiopian Jews to Israel is celebrated at Congregation Shomrim Laboker with a special kiddush after services. The shul was a home away from home for Ethiopian Jews who came to Canada and were welcomed by rabbis Yonah Rosner and Martin Penn. Call 514-731-6831.
SHAVUOT ICE CREAM
A 7 p.m. Ice Cream Social precedes 8 p.m. evening Shavuot services at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom . 514-937-3575.
Sunday, May 27
AUTHOR-THERAPIST
As part of Shavuot celebrations, author and therapist Rabbi Shais Taub speaks on “How to Let Go of Anger,” 10:30 a.m., Chabad of Westmount, 4444 Ste. Catherine St. W., followed by a buffet lunch. On May 28 at 10:30 a.m., his topic is “Are you Self-Conscious or God Conscious?” Hot lunch follows. RSVP, 514-937-4772.
Monday, May 28
BAR-BAT MITZVAH INFO
Temple Emanu-El Beth Sholom’s Rabbi Leigh Lerner and Melanie Alter host a 7:30 p.m. meeting for families of children born 2000 to 2002 on its programs for bnei mitzvah. 514-937-3575.
Tuesday, May 29
LASTING LOVE
The Jewish Institute for Brides & Grooms hosts an evening focusing on “Nurturing a Lasting Love,” 8 p.m., Congregation Tifereth Beth David Jerusalem. 514-733-1298.
PRESIDENTS & SPOUSES
Beth Ora Seniors screen the film, Presidents and their Spouses, on John and Jackie Kennedy, 1:30 p.m. Call 514-342-1234, ext. 7318.
Wednesday, May 30
FAMED RABBI SPEAKS
Rabbi David Wolpe, whom Newsweek once called the “No. 1 pulpit rabbi in America,” speaks at Shaare Zedek Congregation on assimilation in the Jewish family, 7:30 p.m. Reserve tickets at 514-484-1122, ext. 101 or 104.
CJCS EVENTS
The Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors’ off-campus program meets 7 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom for a tea tasting with David’s Teas. The same day, 1:30-3 p.m., there’s a fun-filled session of brain teasers at the centre itself. Call 514-342-1234, ext. 7201, for the first event, ext. 7305 for the second.
THELMA CAMPBELL’S ART
Thelma Campbell, a member of Canadian Hadassah-WIZO’s Golda Meir chapter, displays her art today at the Eleanor London Library at a show called The Genie of Dimensional Art. Contact Evie Applebee at 450-681-9342.
Thursday, May 31
MIRIAM HONOURS AZRIELI
The Miriam Foundation honours developer and philanthropist David Azrieli with a 7 p.m. cocktail dinatoire and art auction for his 90th birthday and in appreciation of his $1.8-million donation to the foundation, at the Sofitel Montreal hotel, 1155 Sherbrooke St. W. Rock Fournier wields the gavel. Call 514-345-1300, or visit, www.miriamfoundation.ca.
THE FINKLER QUESTION
Howard Jacobson’s novel The Finkler Question is reviewed by journalist Elaine Kalman Naves, 2 p.m., the Jewish Public Library. Tickets 514-345-6416.
BUSINESS VOLUNTEERS
Segal Centre Young Leaders co-presidents Saul Polo and Michael Tevel, finalists in the business volunteers category of the Prix Arts-Affaires de Montréal, find out if they’re the winners at 5:30 p.m. at Astral Maison du Festival Rio Tinto Alcan. Register, www.btmm.qc.ca/arts-affaires-cocktail.
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EARLY JUNE EVENTS
It may be a good idea to send in your RSVPs now for these early June events: On June 2, 9:30 p.m., and June 3, 7:30 p.m., the Jewish Public Library and Segal Centre host Mother in Love, this year’s annual production of the Hebrew Theatre. The JPL Hebrew Theatre is becoming a Segal Centre resident company, directors Michael Crelinsten and Manon Gauthier said. Call 514-739-7944 or 514-345-6416… Also on June 3, a REPLAY The Beatles tribute group is coming to Congregation Beth-El for one night only, 7:30 p.m. Reserve at 514-738-4766… on June 4, “golf with the rabbis” at Beth Rivkah Academy’s 12th annual tournament at Le Diamant Golf Course, with meals, gifts, prized and auctions. More at 514-731-3681, ext. 23… and on June 6, Congregation Or Shalom is hosting a 7:30 p.m. concert with jazz singing prodigy Nikki Yanofsky at Salle Claude-Champagne. Details 514-624-0034. Tickets 514-790-1245.
MONEY FOR MAIMONIDES
D’Arcy McGee Liberal MNA Lawrence Bergman has announced, on behalf of Social Services Minister Dominique Vien, a $495,000 renovation at Maimonides Geriatric Centre to replace its access ramp to the Mackles Road pavilion. It’s part of a $1.1-million ministry fund to improve long-term care facilities.
HIP-HOP 4 HOPE
Twelve-year-old Riverdale High School student Alexa Nozetz recently organized her second annual Hip-Hop 4 Hope fundraising dance workshop benefiting the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation. She’s been fundraising for favourites causes since age eight and enlisted the support of 8 Court Dance Complex Steve Bolton.
TRAFFICKING 101
Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom’s committee against human trafficking and Chab Dai Canada held a recent day-long conference at a local high school on sex trafficking that involved 300 students. The day, meant to equip teens with information on the issue, included films as well as police and RCMP participation.
BUSINESS & RELIGION
Business and religion are getting along at regular intervals at Congregation Shomrim Laboker, where the Shomrim Business Club allows business people and community members to network and meet for mutual benefit. E-mail associate rabbi Mendel Marasow, [email protected].
HOLLINGER REFERENCE
Lisa Hollinger recently donated 500 reference books and original art works to Dawson College’s fine arts department from the estate of her late uncle, Phelix Hollinger. The gift included monographs, teaching manuals and notes.
WOOL NEEDED
Act to End Violence Against Women needs donated wool for its Mountains of Mittens project, which gives hand-knitted mittens, scarves and hats to local inner city school children. Call 514-487-2330.
TRANSPORT AVAILABLE
Cummings Centre for Jewish Seniors offers free transport to medical appointments for those 50+ who need it. 514-342-1234.