Deadline for Sept. 2 is Aug. 23. Deadline for Sept. 8 is Friday, Aug. 27. Phone 416-391-1836. Fax 416-391-0829. E-mail [email protected].
SHABBAT SERVICE
B’nai Shalom Congregation of Halton-Peel’s monthly Shabbat service, in Oakville. Kiddush following. Details: bnaishalom.ca, [email protected] or 905-901-9889.
ORILLIA SHUL
Orillia Country Shul Shabbat services, 10:30 a.m. Rabbi Cory Weiss leads service. 151 Creighton St. S. 705-327-7069.
PJ LIBRARY
Storytime on the Go! 3 p.m., Indigo Books & Music, 8705 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. Free, everyone welcome. PJ Library sends Jewish-themed books and music by mail. Membership is free for Jewish families with children aged 6 months to 5-1/2 years. www.pjlibrary905.ca.
COB-BUILDING WORKSHOP
Join Kavanah Garden to build a bench/community board out of cob. Workshop has 2 parts: Aug. 23 and 24, participants build a bench from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 26 and 27, participants do the plastering from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $80 for a day of building, $50 for a day of plastering, $120 for a day of building and a day of plastering or $230 for all four days. Risa, 416-805-8382 or [email protected].
Alzheimer’s Disease
“Alzheimer’s Disease: Looking into the Future,” with Mary Schulz, of the Alzheimer Society of Canada. Free session, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wortsman Hall, main floor, Baycrest Hospital. Register by calling 416-785-2500, ext. 3374, or e-mail [email protected].
ZIONISM LECTURES
Shaarei Shomayim Brotherhood, the entertainment and cultural committee and the Israel action committee “150 Years of Zionism” lecture series continues. With historian Gerald Ziedenberg. 8 p.m. “Menachem Begin: Survivor of the Shoah – Survivor of the Gulag.” Lecture is followed by a discussion of current Israeli affairs. All welcome. Members free, guests $2. Light refreshments served. 416-789-3213. 470 Glencairn Ave.
RYTHME UMURISHO T.O.
Barry Zukerman Amphitheatre, Earl Bales Park. Rythme Umurisho Toronto, 10 drummers from Burundi, chant, drum, dance. 7 p.m.
MELTON MINI SCHOOL
The Melton Mini School is taking registration for the fall courses. Classes meet for two hours on Wednesdays for 30 weeks, in the evening at Beth Sholom, or in the morning at Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda, your choice. The first year includes Rhythms of Jewish Living, and Purposes of Jewish Living. Ethics and history are included in the second year. For detailed information, call Loretta: 416-789-7400.
CHARITY GOLF
The 11th annual Max Guttman Memorial Golf Tournament supports special educational needs of children in a program at Associated Hebrew Schools. Aug. 31, Pheasant Run Golf Club. Visit www.maxguttmanmemorial.org or contact Elena Livertovsky: 416-635-2883, ext. 5329, [email protected].
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Meet Jewish outdoor enthusiasts from around the globe and share in a fun-filled weekend of outdoor activities, campfires and socializing in Quebec’s Laurentian Mountains region. Sept. 2-6, Harry Bronfman Y Camp. $459 for non-members before Aug. 13, $494 after through Aug. 26. www.mosaicoutdoors.org.
CHILDREN’S THEATRE
Duffle Bag Children’s Theatre presents a performance featuring comical actors and audience members. Aug. 26. Barry Zukerman Amphitheatre, Earl Bales Park. 7-8 p.m. Free activities in the park, 5:30-7 p.m.
HOLOCAUST GROUPS
The Holocaust Resource program at Baycrest offers support groups: one for child Holocaust survivors, to be held at Baycrest; one for children of Holocaust survivors, to be held at Wagman Centre, and in collaboration with the Miles Nadal JCC, an additional group for children of Holocaust survivors. All groups start in September. For more information, contact Shoshana Yaakobi: 416-785-2500, ext. 2271, or [email protected].
BREAST CANCER
Canadian Magen David Adom for Israel and Shaarei Shomayim Brotherhood invite the community to a medical lecture. “Breast Cancer – Risk Factors, Screening and Prevention.” Dr. Ophira Ginsburg, head of the cancer prevention and screening/director of familial oncology scientist at Women’s College research institute, speaks. Sept. 1, 7 p.m. Shaarei Shomayim, 470 Glencairn Ave. Light refreshments served. $10 for one ticket, $18 for two tickets. [email protected] or 416-780-0034.
JWI REUNION
Aquarius chapter, Jewish Women International, is celebrating their 40th anniversary/reunion with a dinner in October. All present and past members are invited. For more information: Rochelle, 416-781-5594 or Anna, 416-221-4864.
JF&CS LECTURE
“Let’s Be Blunt,” a forum on teens and drug use. Moderated by Joe Rich, with a panel of speakers and experts. Sept. 28, 7 to 9 p.m. The Vaughan City Playhouse. Free admission, registration required. Space is limited. 416-638-7800, ext. 6215, or [email protected].
FALL LUNCH AND LEARN
Tickets for Beth Tikvah’s fall lunch and learn series on sale. Speakers include Cantor Beny Maissner, Dr. Ronald Pruessen, Bill Gladstone, Gary Clement, Marina Nemat and John Tory. By reservation only. 416-221-3433, ext. 352 or [email protected].
Adath Israel Congregation. Wednesday social afternoons for men and women. Bridge, mah-jong, Rummikub, refreshments. $2. Everyone welcome. Pearl, 416-635-6317, or Marcia, 416-932-1229.
Association of Jewish Seniors: Five mayoral candidates debate on Aug. 19, 9:30 a.m. at Shaarei Shomayim. The debate, with Rob Ford, Joe Pantalone, Rocco Rossi, George Smitherman and Sarah Thomson, will be moderated by a representative of the Canada Jewish Political Affairs Committee. Q & A follows. Members free, guests $2. Includes refreshments. Tammy, 416-635-2860.
Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park. Casino Rama Sept. 15, departs 10 a.m. Canasta Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bingo Tuesdays, Sept. 21, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Social bridge Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. Sunday night dance resumes Sept. 19 at 6-8:30 p.m. Line dancing Thursday resumes Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. Valerie, 416-395-7881. Membership $25. Non-members welcome.
LZA Senior’s Cultural Club. Tuesdays 10 a.m. Discussion group at Borochov Cultural Centre, 272 Codsell Ave. 416-630-9444.
The Sunday Nighters. A social club for seniors begins its 2010-11 season on Aug. 29 with bowling at Playtime Bowl at 7 p.m. The program also includes live theatre, dinner nights out, parties and a weekend away every June. Couples and singles welcome. Call Al or Ros Federman: 416-635-0563 or Hanita Chencinski: 416-922-1400.
Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W., 416-225-2112.
Wellness lecture: “Aromatherapy,” with Riva Waldman. Aug. 19, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free.
Lecture: “Hope and Heroes” with Barry Shainbaum. Aug. 24, 10-11:30 a.m. $3 members, $6 guests.
Wagman Centre, 55 Ameer Ave., 416-785-2500, ext. 2267.
Never used a computer before? Six-week course on Mondays. Four clients per course, booking for September. Sign up at the service desk.
Aug. 20: Orillia boat cruise. Aug. 24: Stratford Shakespeare Festival. Ext. 4637 for more information.
Sherman Campus, 4588 Bathurst St. 416-638-1881, www.prossermanjcc.com.
Current events. Discussion of world issues in an enjoyable social setting. Thursdays (ongoing), 12:45-2:15 p.m. $1 member, $2 guests.
Rosh Hashanah workshop. Aug. 24, 25. 1-3:30 p.m. at the Culinary Arts Studio. Two classes preparing you to enter the High Holiday season with co-ordinated menus and instruction on how to feature seasonal produce in simple and elegant ways. $200. Instructor: Chef Eran Metier. For more info: [email protected].
Kolel High Holiday services. Egalitarian, participatory. With Rabbi Elyse Goldstein. www.kolel.org or Karen, ext. 4255, to book.
Movie Mondays, films reviewed by Larry Anklewicz. Defiance is the first film on Oct. 18. Series pass is $50, individual films $5. Advance registration required for first film. 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Planning meeting for PRO: Professional Retirees Organization. Aug. 11, 1:30 p.m. Calling all professional retirees (retired within the past 5 years) to participate in discussions, enjoy guest speakers, partake in social action projects and get involved in community enhancement programs. Janet, ext. 4259.
750 Spadina Ave., 416-924-6211, www. mnjcc.org.
Michael Bernstein Chapel services. Sunday 8 a.m. Thursday 7:15 a.m. Kosher breakfast included. Coleman Bernstein, 416-968-0200.
Ashkenaz Foundation, in co-presentation with Al Green Theatre, presents Rafael Goldwaser: A Gilgul Fun a Nign (Metamorphosis of a Melody). Sept. 1, 7 p.m. Al Green Theatre. $15. For tickets, order online at harbourfrontcentre.com or call 416-973-4000. For more info: ashkenazfestival.com.
High Holy Days are early this year, celebrate with First Narayever Congregation at Miles Nadal JCC. Traditional egalitarian services led by Rabbi David Weiss. Tickets available at MNjcc front desk, ext. 0, or at the shul: 416-927-0546.
Jacobs Lounge Visual Arts Space, to Sept. 2. Heather Midori Yamada, Transformations: Earth, Water, Fire, Air.
Jacobs Lounge Visual Arts Space, call for submissions for 2011 and 2012. Looking for artists who explore themes that resonate with the communities of our centre. Flat media: photography, painting, collage only.
Join the 70-member SATB community choir. The group sings world, jazz, Jewish, pop music, etc. Book your audition with Harriet Winchin: [email protected], ext. 133. Meets Wednesday evenings, September to June.
Mother’s Circle, 14 sessions starting Oct. 14. Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. Free workshops and resources for non-Jewish women raising Jewish children. Additional monthly reading group meets Mondays starting Oct. 4, 7:30-9 p.m. For info, Lynn: 416-658-5261, [email protected].
Koffler Centre of the Arts, 4588 Bathurst St., 416-638-1881, www.kofflerarts.org.
A cartooning course with professional cartoonist Jason Laudadio. You will build and develop drawing skills, and explore illustration, graphic novels, character development, perspective, animation and storytelling. Projects include mini-comics, animated faces and 3D mobiles. Oct. 7 to Dec. 9. Thursdays, 5 to 7 p.m. $195, including materials.
