What’s New is live online and
open to all for a limited time!
What’s New deadlines: Monday, Aug. 10, is the deadline for the Aug. 20 issue, and Monday Aug. 17, is the deadline for the Aug. 27 issue. I take calls Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Phone 416-391-1836, fax 416-391-0829 or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected].
PATIO PARTY
Young Professionals Group patio party for ages 22-30, hosted by Beth Tikvah, Beth Sholom and Beth Emeth synagogues, at Beth Emeth. Dinner and drinks. Special guests Ethiopian Israeli young professionals. $10 in advance, $12 at door. Lauren Cohn, [email protected], or Jillian Windman, [email protected], or phone 416-633-3838, ext. 229.
Sunday, Aug. 9
KAVANAH GARDEN
Community festival celebrates Kavanah Garden’s first season. Organic farmers market, children’s programs, garden tours, live music, solar oven cooking and more. Lebovic Jewish Community Campus (Lebovic Campus Drive, west of Ilan Ramon Boulevard) noon-4 p.m.p.m. $6 per person, maximum $18 per family. For information, contact Risa Alyson Strauss, 416-805-8382 or [email protected], or www.kavanahgarden.org.
KRAV MAGA
Open house to introduce krav maga, Israeli martial arts techniques used to train members of the IDF. Taught in Hebrew by Avi, a certified krav maga instructor. Presented by Beth Emeth youth department and Keren Sports. In Beth Emeth Scout Room, 6-8 p.m. Course begins Sept. 6 – cost $199 for shul members, $259 non-members. For more information, [email protected] or 416-633-3838, ext. 229.
Calypso Evening
Club Sameach hosts a Caribbean evening, with calypso music, featuring the Keith Dindayal Pan Duo Island Accent. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m., Fischtein Hall, Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda Synagogue. Refreshments. Club Sameach members $8, guests $10. Register at the shul office or by phone at 416-633-3838.
Toronto Jews
Shaarei Shomayim Brotherhood and entertainment and cultural committee present genealogist, author and CJN columnist Bill Gladstone, speaking on “Jews of Old Toronto, 1900-1930s,” with slides. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 7:45 p.m. Light refreshments. Members free, guests $2. Special presentation to Philip Zucker for his services to the shul and the community.
heads up!
Temple Har Zion holds a dinner dance celebrating Jewish life in South Africa, Nov. 14 at the synagogue, 7360 Bayview Ave. Part of its continuing celebration of cultures where there have been Jewish communities. Call 905-889-2252 or e-mail [email protected].
Movie Review
First of three movie reviews by rabbi emeritus Michael Stroh, presented by Temple Har Zion adult education committee. Thursday, Sept. 3, 6:30 p.m. Film Doubt, a cautionary tale about the nature of and damage that can come from blind faith. Film, pizza and discussion, $3 members, $5 non-members. RSVP 905-889-2252, ext. 5, by Sept. 1.
Adath Israel Games
Come join with others who share the same interests. Men and women welcome for an afternoon of fun. Play bridge, mah-jong, rummy que, cards and more. Admission $2, includes pastry, coffee, tea and soft drinks. Adath Israel, every Wednesday, 1-4 p.m. Call Pearl, 416-635-6317, or Marcia, 416-932-1229.
Free Summer Fun
Free entertainment at the Barry Zukerman Amphitheatre in Earl Bales Park: Aug.11, Russian-style Folk Theatre; Aug. 18, Meneka Thakkar Dance Company; both at 7 p.m. At the Family Fun Theatre: Aug. 20, Rythme Umurisho Toronto, with events beginning 5:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. For more information, call 416-392-3846.
Mountains of Mittens
Jewish Women International Canada (JWIC) needs knitters, especially since the economy has seriously affected families in need. People can knit hats and mittens (no scarves) with their own wool or buy from the office. Donations of wool are also welcomed. Call Miriam, 416-630-9313.
Mindscapes
Travelling art exhibit, presented by the Alzheimer Society in collaboration with the Society for the Arts in Dementia Care, until Aug. 31. Works by senior artists with dementia from Canada, Australia, Israel and the U.S. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 20 Eglinton Ave. W., 16th Floor. Phone 416-322-6560.
Security Training
Jewish Defence League of Canada offers its elite security training course every Tuesday evening. For all fit adults and students. For information, 416-736-7000.
CAMP WEEKEND
Northland-B’nai Brith 14th Annual Weekend, Friday Aug. 14- Sunday, Aug. 16. Walk down memory lane, visit familiar camp sites and use all the facilities. Day and evening programs. All meals included. Call 905-881-0018 or e-mail [email protected].
Active Seniors at the Miles Nadal JCC presents “Media Bias and the Middle East: Is news coverage of the Middle East really biased?” with Mike Fogelman, director of Honest Reporting, followed by discussion. Thursday, Aug. 13, 1:30 p.m. Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave. 416-924-6211, ext. 155.
Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park. Lunch and Laughter, Thursday, Aug. 13, noon. Register now for trips to Casino Niagara, Tuesday, Aug. 18, and Casino Rama, Wednesday, Aug. 26. 14-card rummy, Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Social bridge, Thursdays, 12:30-3 p.m. Bingo, Tuesdays, 12:30-3 p.m. Mah-jong, Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Seniors Walking Group, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. Non-members welcome. Call Valerie, 416-395-7881.
LZA Seniors Cultural Club discussion group, meets Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Borochov Centre, 272 Codsell. For information, call 416-630-9444.
BERNARD BETEL CENTRE
1003 Steeles Ave, W. 416-225-2112.
Summer Festival. Entertainment, vendors, market. Free admission Wednesday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Call Sharon Chodirker, ext. 124.
Arthritis Management Clinic sponsored by Arthritis Society. Monday, Aug. 10, Clinic Room, by appointment only. Call Niki, 416-979-3353, ext. 381.
Blood pressure clinic, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Diabetes education and counselling. Tuesday, Aug.11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 416-787-1676, ext. 301, for appointment.
WAGMAN CENTRE
55 Ameer Ave., 416-785-2500, ext. 2267.
Call Inna, ext. 5174, to book massage therapy for arthritis with Health in Motion at Terraces of Baycrest.
Fitness program begins its next session Monday, Aug.17.
Creative Arts Studio opens its next session Monday, Aug. 10.
Have friendly games of billiards every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, in the Music Room 2-4 p.m.
Stay connected to friends and family through the Internet. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon, computer lab.
E-Pals program. Match with a trained volunteer based on your interests, situation and language. Exchange weekly e-mail messages to share a story, discuss something or get information.
The George Grosman Band presents Jazz Time, Thursday, Aug. 20, 3-4 p.m. No charge. Register at service desk by Friday, Aug.14.
Torah Study group weekly on Sundays, Classroom A and B, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Flower pressing, Tuesdays, Aug. 11 and 25. Creative Arts Room, 1-2:30 p.m.
Book Club meets once a month to review a chosen title. Members receive a copy of a book to read one month prior to each program. Next meeting Thursday, Aug. 20, 1:30 p.m., classrooms A and B. Marilyn Fine facilitates.
Outings:
Walmart shopping, Monday, Aug. 10, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $5 includes bus transportation. Bring a lunch or lunch money.
MZTV Television Museum. Monday, Aug.17, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $8 includes bus transportation and admission cost. Bring a lunch or lunch money.
Orillia on the Lake. Friday, Aug.21, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $16 includes bus transportation and cruise. Bring a lunch.
Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, 750 Spadina Ave., 416-924-6211 or www. mnjcc.org.
Cooking Classes with Elise Burton. Aug. 26, 6:30-9 p.m. Learn to make traditional Middle Eastern Mezze (small appetizers). $25 per class. To register, ext. 0.
MNjcc Community Choir has a few spaces open in its men’s section. Great people, challenging repertoires, lots of fun. Rehearsals Wednesday evenings. Last day for auditions, Aug. 14. Contact Harriet Wichin, ext. 133, or [email protected].
Jacobs Lounge Visual Arts Space, ongoing until Aug. 31. Zion Ozeri: One History, Many Stories. A Family Album of Israel at 60. Co-presented with Koffler Centre of the Arts. For more information, [email protected], or ext.133.