What’s New deadlines: The deadline for the Dec. 17 issue is Dec. 7. Because The Canadian Jewish News will not be publishing on Dec. 31, all material for that date must be in on Dec. 17. Deadline for the Jan. 7 issue will be Dec. 29. Phone 416-391-1836, fax 416-391-0829, or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected].
PAUL PENNA FUNDRAISER
Fourth annual Indigo Yorkdale fundraiser in support of Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School. 6:30-9 p.m. For more information, [email protected].
Friday, Dec. 4
CHANUKAH ONEG
Shaar Shalom Singles, in conjunction with the Inter-synagogue Singles 45+, holds a Chanukah Oneg Shabbat, led by Cantor Ben Silverberg. Shaar Shalom, 8 p.m. Kiddush and Mix-&-Mingle following service. Call David, 416-224-9494.
RECONSTRUCTIONISM
Following Shabbat services at Darchei Noam Congregation, 864 Sheppard Ave. W., Rabbis Robert Hirsh and Tina Grimberg will share insights into Torah texts and commentaries, with an emphasis on Reconstructionist philosophy during a communal kiddush lunch. 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Call 416-638-4783, or www.darcheinoam.on.ca.
MUSIC NIGHT
Darchei Noam music night, with Paul Gellman and Friends. Original and popular music, a blend of pop, jazz, R&B and soul with a dash of klezmer. 8 p.m., $10 cover charge.
TORAH CLASS
David Schaeffer presents the Beth Tikvah Shabbat Torah class on parshat Vayishlach. 9:45 a.m.
PARTNERSHIP MINYAN
Toronto Partnership Minyan North meets at the Reena Centre, 927 Clark Ave.W., Shiur at 9 a.m., services 9:30 a.m. Kiddush following. For information, www.torontopartnershipminyan.com.
CHABAD SHABBATON
Chabad of Markham, 83 Green Lane, holds a Shabbaton with motivational speakers Ahava and Zelig Spillman, on “Living with Optimism.” Call Pauline Renard, 905-886-0420, or www.chabadmarkham.org.
HISTORY OF IDF
Prof. Derek Penslar gives insights into the early formative years of the Israel Defence Forces, focussing on the participation of Jews from all over the world. Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave., 7:30 p.m. W. 416-638-4783 or www.darcheinoam.on.ca.
BOOK OF JOB
Temple Har Zion’s Rabbi Cory Weiss continues his discussion on The Book of Job, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, call 905-889-2252, ext. 5.
CHANGE AND SOCIETY
Beth David B’nai Israel Beth Am Brotherhood presents Alan Sheps, psychologist and consultant in Jewish social work, speaking on “Managing change in today’s society; strategies to cope with loss.” 9:15 a.m. $5 door charge includes breakfast. Call Aaron Daniels, 416-782-8462,
BOUTIQUE SALE
Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda Sisterhood giant Chanukah boutique sale. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jewelry, gifts, accessories and more.
CHANUKAH PARTY
Jewish Club for the Vision Impaired (formerly Hebrew Club for the Blind) holds its Chanukah party, 7 p.m., Kensington Place, 866 Sheppard W. Buffet dinner, music and prizes. Members $5, non-members or guests $25. Call Bess, 905-508-2892.
HARPER HONOURED
Prime Minister Stephen Harper is being honoured as the first recipient of the OU/NCSY Outstanding Award of Merit, at the NCSY annual dinner and concert. Toronto Centre for the Arts, 7:30 p.m. Concert features Lipa Schmeltzer with Yisroel Williger, Eitz Chaim Boys Choir, ABD and Yoni Stern, and the Nafshenu and Zemer orchestras. 905-761-6279, dinner tickets, ext. 32, concert tickets ext. 21.
GENERATION OF 1989
Prof. Frank Bialystok discusses a meeting he had with young people in Poland about the relationship between Poles and Jews, and the war years. After his talk, he will interact with students from the Polish Students Association and Hillel. Sponsored by the Polish Jewish Heritage Foundation of Canada and the Miles Nadal JCC. Held at the Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave., 7:30 p.m. PSA and Hillel students free; members of PJHF and Miles Nadal, $5; non-members $8.
LUNCH & LEARN
Rabbi Chaim Strauchler discusses “Joseph and the Well-Dressed Man.” Shaarei Shomayim, noon. $10 per person. Reserve with Carol, 416-789-3213.
MARRIED OUT?
Beth Tikvah Men’s Club hosts a meeting for family or friends of inter-dating or inter-married couples, “Married Out But Not Opted Out,” 8 p.m. Professional facilitator, Andrea Litvack. Light refreshments. No charge, non-members welcome. Call Moe Horenfeldt, 647-282-0277, or e-mail [email protected].
FOLK DANCING
Beth David Sisterhood program, International Folk Dancing, with Teme Kernerman and the Chai Dancers. 8 p.m., Sisterhood Hall. Refreshments. Non-sisterhood members, $5 at the door.
OBAMA – ONE YEAR LATER
Temple Har Zion’s Daytime program committee presents Rabbi Cory Weiss, discussing “What do we think of U.S. President Barack Obama, one year later.” Coffee, tea and cookies. Temple members $3, non-members $5. Call 905-889-2252, ext. 5.
RAISING KIDS
Raising boys and girls – gender values that challenge the dominant culture. 7:30-9 p.m. Also, ongoing Beit Midrash program, with Dr. Rachael Turkienicz. Rachael’s Centre, 488 Champagne Dr. Phone 416-630-6488.
Other News
CHANUKAH PARTY
Shaar Shalom Chanukah party, Sunday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. For more information [email protected].
BERGEN BELSEN BABIES
Paulette Volgyesi is compiling a data base of people born in Bergen Belsen between 1946 and 1950, as research for a documentary film. Contact her at [email protected].
KHANUKA KAPERS
Celebrate Chanukah with children’s entertainers Soli & Rob, and their puppet sidekick Alistair Ant. Khanuka Kapers: Latkes and Light Entertainment for all, Dec. 12, 11 a.m., Winchevsky Centre, 585 Cranbrooke Ave. Program also includes latke making, candlelighting, dreydel games and prizes and a latke lunch. Admission $15 adults, $10 children 3-12, $5 for children under 3. For more info., call 416-789-5502, or www.winchevskycentre.org.
SOLEL CHANUKAH
Solel Congregation of Mississauga hosts its annual Chanukah party, Sunday, Dec. 13, 1-3:30 p.m. $5 per person, $20 per family. Latkes and pizza lunch, sufganiot, face painters, clowns, caricature artist and more. Call 905-820-5915.
CHANUKAH PARTY
Beit Rayim Synagogue hosts a Chanukah party, Saturday, Dec. 12, 6-8 p.m. Reena Battle Centre, 927 Clark Ave. W. Food, candlelighting, magician and musicians. $5 per person. Call 905-889-0276, ext. 31,
ORAYNU CHANUKAH
Oraynu Congregation for Humanistic Judaism Chanukah celebration “Fight or Adapt: the Chanukah Dilemna.” Friday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. Guests welcome for a nominal fee. 18 Wynford Dr., [email protected]. Also, a Chanukah Family Festival, Sunday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. Oraynu Children’s School, St. Andrew’s Jr. High School, 131 Fenn Ave. Adults $8, children, $4, Family $20. Call Roby, 416-385-3910, or [email protected].
CHANUKAH BASH
Pride of Israel Synagogue annual Chanukah Bash, Saturday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m. Candlelighting, latkes, games and prizes. $2 member adults, $5 for not-yet-member adults, $1 kids and teens. Register by Friday, Dec. 7, 416-226-0111.
BEIT HALOCHEM
Join Beit Halochem Canada, Aid to Disabled Veterans of Israel, for Festival of Lights Chanukah dinner and dance. Thursday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. La Primavera Banquet Hall, 77 Woodstream Blvd., Vaughan. Cost $118, in advance only, 905-695-0611.
WINE AND ART GALA
First fundraiser for Chabad of Danforth-Beaches. Live music, silent auction, gourmet latkes, wine tasting, art gallery and sale. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. $50 per person, $75 per couple. For tickets, ChabadDB.com, 416-809-1365, or email [email protected].
BETH TZEDEC HAVERIM
Beth Tzedec Havarim group presents Chips Klein, speaking on Growing Up Jewish in South Africa. Dec. 7, 1:30 p.m. Nominal charge.
ACTIVE SENIORS
Chanukah musical celebration, with singer Aviva Chernick. Latkes and refreshments. Miles Nadal JCC, Thursday, Dec. 10, 1 p.m. By reservation only, 416-924-6211, ext, 155,
Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park. Casino Rama, Wednesday, Dec. 16. Ladies Lunch with Avon, Dec. 14, noon. Line dancing begins Thursday, Jan. 14. Centre closed for holidays, Dec. 21-Jan. 11. Call Valerie, 416-395-7881.
ADATH ISRAEL
Men and women welcome, membership not required to Wednesday social afternoons. Bridge, mah jong, cards, refreshments. $2. 1-4 p.m. Call Pearl, 416-635-6317 or Sheila, 416-665-3333.
VOLUNTEER
Retired boomers (55+) in good health, not currently volunteering. Volunteer at Baycrest, and be part of a new study to examine the health benefits of volunteering. Baycrest Volunteer Services, Ext. 2572.
MEDICATION SAFETY
Dr. Paula Rochon and Dr. Dallas Seitz speak on “Medication Safety Tips for Seniors,” Monday, Dec. 7, 1:30-3 p.m. Wortsman Hall (main floor, Baycrest Hospital.) Register 416-785-2500, ext. 3374 or [email protected].
BERNARD BETEL CENTRE. 1003 Steeles Ave. W., 416-225-2112. Tuesday, Dec. 8, Marcus Benayon lectures on Psychology and Judaism, 10-11:30 a.m. $3 members, $6 non-members. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Trips and Travel Expo. 12-2 p.m. Free. Thursday, Dec. 10, Wellness Lecture, “Living Beyond Past Experiences.” Judy Weiss. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free.
WAGMAN CENTRE. 55 Ameer Ave. 416-785-2500, ext. 2267. Back and neck pain treatment at Health in Motion. Call ext 5174.
Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, 750 Spadina Ave., 416-924-6211 or www. mnjcc.org
Daniel and Micah Barnes in Concert, with special guest Lorraine Segato. Saturday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m., Al Green Theatre. $18 in advance. $22 at door. Ext. 0 for tickets.
Chanukah at the J., Sunday, Dec. 13, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Latkes, candles, dreidels, songs, dancing. $10 families/$5 individuals.
Register now for interactive music workshop YidRhythmics, with Brian Katz. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m., Family program. $15 per family.
Prosserman Jewish Community Centre, Sherman Campus., 4588 Bathurst St. 416-638-1881 or www..prossermanjcc.com.
Variety of classes in the new Culinary Studio including Food for the Soul with Rabbi Mordechai Torczyner, Thursday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m.
Let’s Talk bulletin outlines senior and adult programs for term starting Jan. 2010. Drop in or e-mail [email protected].
Drop-in Seniors Latke Party in the Lounge, room 107. Hourly entertainment 11 a.m.-2 p.m. No charge. Dec. 10.
