Deadline for Jan. 27 is Jan. 17. Deadline for Feb. 3 is Jan. 24. Phone 416-391-1836. Fax 416-391-0829. E-mail [email protected].
MEDIEVAL JEWISH THINKERS
Talk on Rashbam by Martin Lockshin. 8 p.m. Yeshivat Or Chaim, 159 Almore Ave. torahinmotion.org, 416-633-5770.
SHABBAT SERVICE
Join Solel Congregation of Mississauga for the Shabbat service. 8 p.m. All welcome. 905-820-5915 for information and directions.
TEMPLE SINAI SHABBAT
Join Temple Sinai for its Shabbat Shirah evening. Enjoy the Temple Sinai Ensemble Choir, conducted by Cantor Katie Oringel. Hear the special chanting of the Song of the Sea. Celebrate with instruments from Jose Shapero and Susan Piltch. 8 p.m. 416-487-3281.
SHABBAT POTLUCK
Or Hadash Synagogue is having an Oneg Shabbat with a dairy potluck dinner. 6:30 p.m. 451 Botsford St., Newmarket. E-mail [email protected] to confirm attendance and what you will bring to eat, or for more information.
SHABBAT SHIRAH
This Shabbat morning service at Beth Tikvah Synagogue honours the music of Srul Irving Glick. Led by Cantor Tibor Kovari and the Beth Tikvah Choir.
WELCOME TO OUR SERVICES
B’nai Shalom Congregation of Halton-Peel’s monthly Shabbat service is at 10 a.m. in Oakville. It’s a Conservative, egalitarian shul. bnaishalom.ca, 905-901-9889.
JEWISH INDIA
Lecture by historian Kranti K. Farias from Mumbai. 1 p.m. Congregation Darchei Noam. The exodus and the travels from Israel to settlement in northeast India. Story of the Mizo Jews or the B’nei Menashe, sons of Mannaser. 416-638-4783.
SHABBAT KUMZITZ
Shabbat Shirah Kumzitz at Shaarei Shomayim. Join Chazzan Avraham Sultan for an evening of sing-along music and wine and cheese. 7:30 p.m. Free.
WOMEN’S LEARNING
“The Wives of King David,” with Deena Rabinovich, director, Legacy Heritage Foundation Program. 9:30-11:45 a.m. Ulpanat Orot. 416-633-5770.
ISRAELI MOVIE NIGHT
Congregation Darchei Noam screens Ushpizin. A devout and childless couple are praying for a miracle. Suddenly miracles occur, including the arrival of two escaped convicts in time to be ushpizin – guests in their sukkah. 7 p.m. Discussion by film critic Shlomo Schwartzberg.
HEALING SERVICE
Jewish Healing Program presents a healing service. 3-4 p.m. Wolfond Centre, 36 Harbord St. Free. 416-638-7800, ext. 6287.
FILM SCREENING
Tuesdays with Larry film series at Beth Tikvah. 2 p.m. $5 at the door. Black Book (Dutch with English subtitles). In Nazi-occupied Netherlands during World War II, a Jewish singer infiltrates the regional Gestapo headquarters for the Resistance.
BOOK REVIEW
Tinkers, by Paul Harding. 8 p.m. Adath Israel. $10. Guests $15. Beverley, 416-499-6920.
MASTERS OF JEWISH PRAYER
Series of interviews with professional cantors at Beth Tikvah through video feed. Free. Tonight: Cantor Angela Buchdahl of Central Synagogue in New York, 8 p.m.; Jan. 30: Cantor Henry Rosenblum of Forest Hillls Jewish Center in Queens, N.Y., 4 p.m. Feb. 22: Cantor Ya’akov Lemmer of Congregation Anshe Shalom in New Rochelle, N.Y. 8 p.m.
JERUSALEM OWNERSHIP
“The legitimacy of the Israel/ Jewish claim to Jerusalem and its old city under international law,” with Jacques P. Gauthier, a lawyer who spent years researching competing claims to Jerusalem. 7:30 p.m. Beth Tzedec Synagogue.
SPIRITS WITH SINAI
Spend an evening at The Duke of Kent with Rabbi Eleanor Steinman of Temple Sinai. Meet with other young professionals for a casual gathering and discussion to strengthen our spirits. 7-9 p.m. 2315 Yonge St. 416-487-3281.
JEWS FOR JUDAISM SEMINAR
Gain an understanding of today’s missionary threat to the Jewish community and the knowledge to respond to the challenges they pose. With Rabbi Michael Skobac. Six weeks. 8 p.m. Lipa Green Centre, Room 3. Free. Register: 416-789-0020.
ANTISEMITISM LECTURE
Bernie Farber, Canadian Jewish Congress CEO on “Jewish honour in the face of 21st-century antisemitism.” Jan. 23, 11:30 a.m. Temple Kol Ami. Free. RSVP: [email protected].
WRITING GROUP
Join a 50+ writing group. Twelve classes on Fridays at Bernard Betel. 9:15-11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Members $72, guests $144. Author Sylvia Warsh instructs. 416-225-2112, ext. 105.
TU B’SHVAT SEDER
Beth Isaiah Congregation in Guelph hosts a special Tu b’Shvat seder, Shabbat dinner. Learn about Judaism’s view on the preservation of our planet and on ecology. Jan. 21, 5 p.m. 519-265-1591, guelphsynagogue.ca.
TORAH STUDY
Join Mekorot Institute Tuesday afternoons throughout January, 1:30-2:30 p.m. for a weekly class studying the Book of Jonah. Shaarei Shomayim. 416-877-2050 for registration and pricing.
KIDS CONCERT
Sing Your Heart Out Kids Concert in support of Save a Child’s Heart. Jan. 30. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Al Green Theatre, Miles Nadal JCC. $20, $65 for family of four. Featuring Marky Weinstock and Jen Gould. Purchase tickets at saveachildsheart.ca.
BABY SHABBAT PROGRAM
Leo Baeck Day School, Temple Kol Ami and Temple Har Zion present ShabbaTOT Together – a program for 0-3 years accompanied by parents, bubbies, zadies or caregivers. Six sessions on Friday mornings, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Starts Jan. 21 at Leo Baeck in Thornhill. Register: Yael, 905-709-3636, ext. 247.
TORONTO JEWISH HISTORY
Ellen Scheinberg, director of Ontario Jewish Archives on “The Toronto Jewish Community in 1920.” Jan. 23, 3 p.m. Beach Hebrew Synagogue, 109 Kenilworth Ave. All welcome. Free. beachhebrewinstitute.ca.
SWEETHEART DANCE
Shaar Shalom Synagogue invites couples and singles 45+ to its Sweetheart Dance. Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. With James Regan. $18 per couple. David, 416-224-9494.
INTERGENERATIONAL JAZZ
“Jazz for Juniors and Spirited Seniors” at Baycrest – Winter Garden Court. Jan. 19, 7-8 p.m.
PRESCHOOL YIDDISH
Preschool Yiddish classes: fun and free. Ages 2-1/2 to 4. Thursday afternoons 1-2:15 p.m. starting Jan. 20. Barbara Frum Library. Register: 416-395-5440.
ADULT EDUCATION
Weekly sisterhood study with Rabbi Martin Berman resumes Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in January. Weekly Talmud class with Rabbi Berman Thursday evenings in January. Shaar Shalom, 905-889-4975.
KNITTING GROUP
The Mitzvah Knitters meet every other Monday at 7:15 p.m. The blankets and shawls bring warmth to those in need at hospitals, women’s shelters and other organizations. Free. All welcome. Shaar Shalom, 905-889-4975.
JF&CS GROUPS
Call Janice Shaw, 905-882-2331, ext. 232, or jfandcs.com. Registration required.
Parenting the child with ADHD. Four-week group for parents of ADHD-diagnosed children who want to learn more about ADHD and develop strategies for assisting their children at home and school. Starts Jan. 19, 7-9 p.m. 4600 Bathurst St, 6th floor. Call Shawna for pre-group interview: 416-638-7800, ext. 6215.
Active Seniors Miles Nadal JCC, 416-924-6211, ext. 155.
Jan. 20, 1:30 p.m. Prof. Harold Troper on “Jewish Toronto: one community or many – Yehupetz north of Steeles, the soon to be majority.”
Adath Israel Congregation. Wednesday social afternoons. Bridge, mah-jong, Rummikub, refreshments. $2. Pearl, 416-635-6317 or Sheila, 416-665-3333.
Association of Jewish Seniors general meeting. Jan. 20, 10 a.m. Shaarei Shomayim. Heather Perlmutter and Frank Simkevitz discuss “Maximizing Israel’s scarce water resources through innovation.” Members free, guests $2. 416-635-2860, ext. 458.
Beth Emeth Club Sameach, 416-633-3838. Broadway music sing-along with Allan Price. Jan. 16. Doors 2 p.m. Fischtein Hall. BEBY and Club Sameach members $10, guests: $12. $15 at the door. Advance deadline Jan. 14. Call to purchase.
Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park, 416-395-7881. Casino Rama Jan. 19, 10 a.m. Line dancing Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Social bridge Thursdays, 12:30-3 p.m. Art classes start Jan. 18, 10 a.m. $18 for three weeks, includes materials. Canasta Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12-3 p.m. Seniors woodworking – skilled craftsmen, 416-630-6487.
Seniors’ Social Club, 416-661-4687 or 416-445-9937. First social of the year on Jan. 16, 7 p.m. Earl Bales Community Centre. Cory Keeble speaks. Group meets the second Sunday each month for evening of dancing, meeting new friends and hearing guest speakers. Accepting new members.
Sherman Campus, 4588 Bathurst St. www.prossermanjcc.com, 416-638-1881.
Registration on now for winter courses. Classes include Hebrew, Jewish cooking, basic Judaism, Israel, Kabbalah, acting, folk dance, current events and more. Ext. 4235.
Buy tickets now for Stagewest: Joseph and the Amazing Dreamcoat, Jan. 26; Casino Rama, Feb. 15; Billy Elliot, March 2. Tuesdays with Morrie, May 11. Includes transportation.
Register now for winter family programs. Shabbat party, drama tots, preschool dance, Lego brand brick club, baby and me sign and more. Visit the website for a full list of children’s programs. Limited space.
750 Spadina Ave., 416-924-6211, www. mnjcc.org.
Michael Bernstein Chapel services Sundays, 8 a.m. and Thursdays, 7:15 a.m. Kosher breakfast after services. Coleman Bernstein, 416-968-0200.
2011 Toronto Jewish Film Society subscriptions are selling out. Eight films at Al Green Theatre. 2011 paid-up members can buy 7:30 p.m. memberships for their kids (18+) for $60 if they’ve never been members. Joelle, ext. 139, to register.
Sign up for winter session of Shabbat Club for ages 3-6, with Sarah Brodbar-Nemzer. Fridays, 11:30-1 p.m. Starts Jan. 21. Ext. 0.
Angelina Ballerina: The Musical! Presented by Vital Theatre. Al Green Theatre. Jan. 22-March 19. $29.50, premium tickets $49.50. 416-642-8973.
Hebrew Institute: new semester starts Jan. 18 and 19. Delve into modern Hebrew at your own pace. [email protected], ext. 154.
“The history of Jewish Publishing,” with Rabbi Mordechai Torczyner. Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Jan. 17-Feb. 14 (skip Jan. 31). $20/series or $5/lecture. Ext. 154.
Media Mondays, lectures with film clips, with Eye Magazine film critic Adam Nayman. Jan. 17: “Iran.” 7-9 p.m. $12. $6 for students with ID. Ext. 606.
Family Tu b’Shvat Seder, Jan. 23. 1:30-3:30 p.m. [email protected], ext. 277.
Friday morning Shabbat party for up to four-year-olds. Register now: ext. 0.
Koffler Centre of the Arts, 4588 Bathurst St., 416-638-1881, www.kofflerarts.org.
Sign up for classes in music, ceramics, painting, drawing, creative writing and digital photography. Register online.
Start the year with new art. Koffler Centre’s winter art show features work by Koffler students. Second floor, Prosserman JCC.
