Deadline reminder: The deadline for the issue of March 27 is  March 17. The deadline for the issue of April 3 is March 24. All deadlines are at noon. Phone 416-391-1836, ext. 269; email [email protected].

Thursday, March 13

IRON AGE RELIGION

Shua Kisilevitz of the Israel Antiquities Authority discusses “A Monumental Iron Age Temple Near Jerusalem: New Evidence for Religious Practices in Judah,” 7:15 p.m., University of Toronto, Bahen Centre, 40 St. George St., Room 1130. www.utoronto.ca/cims.

DAVY THE PUNK

Folksinger Bob Bossin launches his book Davy the Punk, a memoir of his father’s life, 8 p.m. at the Pages Festival +Conference. Tickets and location available at Eventbrite.

Saturday, March 15

TORAH LECTURE

Lou Vandelman discusses the Torah portion of the week at morning services, Beth Tikvah Synagogue.

B’NAI SHALOM

B’nai Shalom, a Conservative egalitarian congregation serving Halton-Peel, meets today. 905-901-9889.

Monday, March 17

JEWISH TORONTO HISTORY

Jack Lipinsky discusses “The History of Jewish Toronto,” in 3 sessions, 7:15 p.m., Beth Tzedec Congregation. March 17, “The Framework of Ethnic Survival: Institutions as Diverse as the People They Serve.”

Wednesday, March 19

FAMILY LAW WORKSHOP

Lawyer Brahm Siegel discusses “Custody and Access.” Call the Legal Information Service of Act to End Violence Against Women to register, 905-695-5374 or email [email protected].

POMEGRANATE GUILD

Tema Gentles presents an illustrated talk about “Torah, Stitch by Stitch: 9 Months Later,” 7:30 p.m., Temple Sinai, pomegranateguild.wordpress.com.

ISRAELI FILMS

Shlomo Schwartzberg discusses “The Exciting and  Provocative Cinema of Israel,” with film clips and discussion in four sessions, starting today, Beth Tzedec Congregation. Dessert at 1:30 p.m., lecture at 2 p.m. $10 for 1 session; $20 for 4 sessions. Call 416-781-3511.

Thursday, March 20

KENSINGTON CHILDHOOD

Kensington Market Historical Society and Friends of the Osborne Collection, Toronto Public Library, present a discussion with Leslie McGrath, Owen Shime and Alan Rakoff on growing up in Kensington Market, Lillian H. Smith branch, Toronto Public Library, 239 College St. Doors open at 6 p.m., lecture at 6:30 p.m.

Upcoming Events

WOMEN AND ABUSE

The legal information service of Act to End Violence Against Women offers free legal support and guidance to Jewish women who have experienced abuse. Call 905-695-5374, or email [email protected].

MORASHA CLASSES

Yehudit Shier Weisberg  teaches a 5-week course on “Jewish Prayer: A Gift for Living,” 10 a.m., starting March 26.

Jerry Fink teaches a 5-week course on “Western Art Music from a Jewish Perspective,” 11:15 a.m., starting March 26. To register, call, 416-789-7400.

BEREAVEMENT GROUP

Pride of Israel Synagogue is offering a 6-week bereavement group for men and women who have lost a spouse, starting April 24. Call 416-226-0111, ext. 10 for more information.

VENDORS WANTED

Beth Avraham Yoseph Toronto Congregation is seeking clothing and accessory vendors for its pre-Pesach fashion sale on March 23. Call Rich Winkler 905-886-3810, ext. 135, or email [email protected].

JEWISH YOUTH CHOIR

Harmonia, a Jewish youth choir, is now accepting registrations. Rehearsals start March 30, 4 p.m. at the Miles Nadal JCC. Email [email protected].

HEBREW CLASSES

Pride of Israel Synagogue is offering conversational Hebrew ulpan with Yael Lev.  Intermediates meet Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.; Advanced Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Call 416-226-0111, ext. 10.

SPRING LECTURE SERIES

Temple Emanu-El presents its spring lecture series. March 31, Rick Phillips discusses “Leonard Bernstein,”; April 7, David Mulroney discusses “Dealing with the Dragon,”; April 28, Katherine Barber discusses “Bachelor for Rent: Surprises in Canadian English,”; May 5, Elizabeth Legge discusses “Chagall,”; May 12, Mike Daley discusses “Bob Dylan.” $45 for the series/$12 per lecture. Call 416-449-3880.

AJAMI

Beth Tikvah shows the Israeli film Ajami March 30, 7:30 p.m.  All films have subtitles. $5/$10 Call 416-221-3433.

EVENING OF JEWISH SONG

Shaarei Shomayim Congregation presents an “Evening of Jewish Song” to benefit Jews for Judaism, featuring Netivot HaTorah Choir, Shul of Rock Band, Arbah Kolot Barbershop Quartet, Rabbi Moshe Meirovich and Rabbi Chaim Strauchler, March 23, 6:30 p.m. $25/$39.

PURIM FUN

The Toronto Partnership Minyan will hold a Megillah reading with both men and women reading, followed by a festive celebration, 8:45 p.m., March 15, Toronto Heschel School, 819 Sheppard Ave. W. Email [email protected].

Beth Emeth Synagogue presents The Megillah According to Disney, March 15, after Megillah reading at 8:15 p.m.; March 16 at 1:30 p.m. Purim carnival March 16 at 2:30 p.m. Call 416-633-3838 for tickets.

Temple Sinai holds a Purim party, March 15, 7 p.m. For tickets, call 416-487-3281. March 16, Temple Sinai and Leo Baeck Day School celebrate Purim at the Toronto Zoo, 9:30 a.m.-noon.

Temple Har Zion’s Purim shpiel and Megillah reading start March 15, 7 p.m.

Temple Kol Ami’s Purim spiel and Megillah reading begin at 6 p.m., March 15. 905-709-2620.

Shaar Shalom Synagogue’s Purim parade starts at 8:15 p.m., followed by Megillah reading, March 15. March 16, Megillah at 8 a.m., carnival starts 11:30 a.m.

Bnai Torah holds a Purim carnival March 15 after Megillah reading, about 9:30 p.m.

Congregation Nachat Ruach holds a Purim carnival, Megillah reading, March 15, 8:30 p.m., Council House, 4700 Bathurst St. 416-638-9375.

Danforth Jewish Circle holds its “Purim Learning and Celebration,” March 16, 2-4 p.m., 310 Danforth Ave. Email [email protected].

Morris Winchevsky School holds a Purim celebration March 16, 11 a.m. at 918 Bathurst St., featuring entertainer Sarah Sheps.

Chabad Lubavitch of Markham presents a Purim adventure in Costa Rica March 16. Megillah reading at 4 p.m., Thornhill Community Centre, (Bayview and John). RSVP 905-886-0420, ext. 221 or www.chabadmarkham.org.

Am Shalom congregation, Barrie, holds a Megillah reading and party, March 16, 10 a.m. 705-792-3949.

Beth Torah Congregation holds a Purim carnival and Megillah reading March 16, starting at 11 a.m.

A women’s Megillah reading will be held March 16 at 10 a.m. at Shaarei Shomyaim Congregation.

Rabbi Shaanan Scherer discusses “Megillat Esther and Archeology,” at Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto Congregation, March 17, 7:30 p.m.

PASSOVER SEDERS

Beth Tikvah Synagogue holds a Passover Seder, April 14. Register by March 17, 416-221-3433.

Temple Har Zion is holding a seder April 15. Register by March 28. Call, 905-889-2252, ext. 232.

JF&CS GROUPS

GROUPS & 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.

Beyond the Chupah: Becoming A Couple: A 5-session marriage preparation group, starts March 12, 7 p.m., Beth Tzedec Congregation.

Effective Parenting: A 4-session group for parents of children aged 2-10. Starts March 18, 7 p.m.

High-Conflict Divorce: A workshop for parents in a high-conflict situation, not for individuals in an abusive situation. March 20, 6:30 p.m.

BEREAVED JEWISH FAMILIES

Bereaved Jewish Families of Ontario regularly provides 8-week self-help groups to bereaved parents. Call Beth Feffer at 416-638-7800, ext. 6244, or email [email protected].

FOR SENIORS

Adath Israel Congregation. Wednesday afternoon socials. Bridge, mah-jong, Rummikub, 12:30 p.m. Call Sheila, 416-665-3333, or Marcia, 416-932-1229.

Shaar Shalom. Play duplicate 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.

Temple Har Zion.  Play mahjong Wednesday afternoons. Email [email protected].

Adult 55+ Miles Nadal JCC. Opera Appreciation: Viva Puccini with Iain Scott, 3-part series starts March 18, 1:30 p.m.

Judaica through the ages with silversmith Zahava Lambert,  March 20. Doors open at 1:30, program begins at 2 p.m. 416-924-6211, ext. 155, or email [email protected].

Bernard Betel Centre for Seniors 416-225-2112. March 18, Lynda Fishman discusses “The Wonder of Human Resilience,” 10 a.m.; March 19, Post-Purim Persian Party, 1 p.m., with concert, belly dancing and food;  March 20, lecture on “Nutrition for Bone Health,” 1:30 p.m.

Charming Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park (60+). Valerie, 416-395-7881. Barber/hairdresser on site March 20, 10 a.m. Casino Woodbine March 26 (register in advance); Dance with live music, April 27, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, seniors chair exercise starts April 22; Tuesdays and Thursdays, social bridge, 12:30 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.

PROSSERMAN JCC

Sherman Campus, 4588 Bathurst St., 416-638-1881, www.prossermanjcc.com.

Purim Tea Party with princesses and superheros, March 16, 4-5:30 p.m. $12. Call ext. 4235.

PJ Plus is a 10-week parent and child program for active Jewish learning for children ages 1-1/2 to 3 years. Starts March 23.

Nanny Robina presents a workshop on how to get your baby to sleep through the night, March 18, 7 p.m. $15. Call ext. 4235.

Spring and summer programs for children are open for registration. Call ext. 4235 to register.

Women’s only fitness classes:  cycling, zumba, yoga and core conditioning are offered. Email [email protected].

The Prosserman JCC goes to Buffalo for a day of shopping, March 25. $75.

Registration for the 2014-2015 school year for the daycare and preschool has begun. Call Kailah Rubin, ext. 4250.

MILES NADAL JCC

750 Spadina Ave. 416-924-6211, www.mnjcc.org

Sisters in Resistance, paintings by Harry Tiefenbach of women resistance fighters from World War II is at the gallery until March 24. A reception will be held March 13, 6 p.m. Sara Ginaite-Rubinson, the subject of one of the paintings, will attend.

Shlomo Schwartzberg discusses the work of director Steven Spielberg, 7 p.m. March 17, “Artist/Entertainer.”

Sign up for the Summer Institute Adult Vocal/Choral Edition July 14-18; Theatre Edition Aug. 18-22. ext. 250.

The women’s chorus meets Mondays 7:30 p.m.; daytime choir meets Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Email [email protected].

Health and fitness: MELT Method-full body, Wednesdays to March 26, 11 a.m.

Introduction to healthy breast yoga, April 6, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. To register for all fitness programs, email [email protected], or call  ext. 574.

Michael Bernstein Chapel holds services Thursdays at 7:15 a.m.; Sundays at 8 a.m. Call Coleman Bernstein, 416-968-0200.