Deadline for Feb. 10 is Jan. 31. Deadline for Feb. 17 is Feb. 7. Phone 416-391-1836. Fax 416-391-0829. E-mail [email protected].
HOCKEY WITH THE RABBIS
Young professionals are invited for a friendly game of outdoor hockey with friends and rabbis Aaron Flanzraich, Adam Cutler, Leslie Lipson and Jarrod Grover. 8 p.m. No cost. Pizza. All levels welcome. For address, e-mail programs@bethsholom or call 416-783-6103, ext. 231.
HOLOCAUST LECTURE
Frank Bialystok delivers the 2011 International Holocaust Remembrance Day lecture on “Delayed Impact: the Holocaust and the Canadian Jewish Community,” examining the changing collective memory of Canadian Jews about the Holocaust and its legacy. University College, U of T, Room 244, 6 p.m. No charge. Contact 416-635-2883, ext. 5153.
CARLEBACH MINYAN
Shaar Shalom Synagogue’s Cantor Ben Silverberg holds a monthly Carlebach Kabbalat Shabbat, 5:10 p.m., Cayne Family Chapel. All ages welcome. Contact [email protected].
POTLUCK DINNER
Solel Sisterhood’s annual potluck dinner. 7 p.m. Screening of short film The Tribe includes discussion. Bring a salad or dessert – main course provided. 2399 Folkway Dr., Mississauga. RSVP [email protected].
JEWISH HISTORY
Educator Rachel Urowitz explores themes in Jewish history inspired by Parshat Mishpatim. Beth Sholom, 9:45 a.m. For more information, [email protected] or 416-783-6103.
SAVE A CHILD’S HEART
Sing your heart out kids concert in support of Save a Child’s Heart Foundation. Featuring Marky Weinstock and headlining Jen Gould. Includes door prizes, face painting, concert. Tickets $20, $65 for a family of 4. www.saveachildsheart.ca. Al Green Theatre, Miles Nadal JCC, 9:30 a.m.
JEWISH DIVORCE
Part 2 of Temple Sinai’s Jewish divorce and separation series, “Dealing with Divorce and Separation,” led by Janice Shaw of Jewish Family & Child. Light breakfast, suggested donation $2. 10:15 a.m. or [email protected].
TRIP TO MOROCCO
Information night for trip to Morocco to be led by Shaarei Shomayim Cantor Avraham Sultan May 15-25. 8 p.m. Shaarei Shomayim.
MEDITATING MONDAYS
Program continues at Temple Har Zion, Jan. 31 and Feb. 28. 8:15 p.m. Beginning and experienced meditators welcome. 905-731-3092.
MOVIE AFTERNOON
Tuesdays with Larry film series presents Holy Rollers, a film about a group of chassidic Jews lured into dealing drugs. 2 p.m. at Beth Tikvah. $5.
THE REAL MESSIAH
Third talk in the Jews for Judaism Counter-Missionary Survival Seminar is on “The Real Messiah, Part 2: How did Christianity deal with the failure of Jesus to bring about a utopian world?” Rabbi Michael Skobac. Lipa Green Centre, Room 3. No charge. 8 p.m. Register 416-789-0020.
STOCK TICKER
Beth Sholom Chai Society invites you to play Stock Ticker, with Cantor Eric Moses. Lunch at noon. $10. RSVP 416-783-6 103, ext. 228.
SARAH SEFER SOCIETY
Jane Nadler reviews the book Caspian Rain by Gina B. Nahai at Beth Sholom. $8 in advance, $10 at door. Contact [email protected], or 416-783-6103.
SPECIAL SERVICES
Shaar Shalom Synagogue welcomes Jonathan Fine, guest of the Israeli Consulate, on Shabbat, Feb. 5. His topic is “Major Trends and Changes in the Middle East: Where are we heading?” All welcome. Call 905-889-4975, ext. 23.
VOLUNTEER AT BAYCREST
Anne and Louis Pritzker Wellness Library needs volunteers to help visitors check books in and out, sort and shelve materials, assist with special projects and assist with accessing online health information. Good command of English and computer skills needed. Training in library procedures provided.
Circle of Care/Baycrest Day Centre needs volunteers for the Seniors Men’s Group, to facilitate conversation with the men attending. Must be available weekdays.
Stained Glass instructor needed to work with beginner clients weekdays.
Call 416-785-2500, ext. 2572 to volunteer for any of these programs.
THEATRE TRIP
Beth Sholom goes to see Billy Elliot, Feb. 3. 7:30 p.m. Call 416-783-6103, ext. 228.
DRIVERS WANTED
Circle of Care needs volunteer drivers to deliver Kosher Meals on Wheels. Call Lysa Springer, 416-635-2860, or e-mail [email protected].
PERFORMING GROUPS
Applications accepted for groups interested in performing at the Barry Zukerman Amphitheatre, Earl Bales Park, this summer. Call Brian Waterman, 416-395-7873.
KNIT, CROCHET AND CHAT
Beth Emeth Sisterhood invites you to join their knitting and crochet group. Crochet a kippah, knit a baby blanket for the Linus project or knit a warm hat to send to soldiers in Israel. Every other week. Call 416-633-3838.
ETHICS LECTURE
Ottawa Torah Institute Yeshiva High School annual public lecture. “Euthanasia: a Jewish Ethical Perspective,” with rosh yeshiva Rabbi Eliezer Ben-Porat. Soloway JCC. $25; seniors and students $15. Call 613-244-9119.
JEWISH FAMILY & CHILD
Effective Parenting of children aged 2-11 years. Feb. 1, 7-9 p.m., Lipa Green Building.
The Challenge of Anger for Women – 6-session group for women to learn how to express anger in an assertive, non-aggressive way. Feb. 2, 7:30-9 p.m., Lipa Green.
Life Skills for Today’s Woman – 6 sessions. Includes time and stress management and assertiveness. Feb. 3, 7-9 p.m.
Beyond the Chuppah, Becoming a couple – marriage preparation group. Topics include finances, conflict negotiation, Jewish family life. Feb. 9, 7-9 p.m., Beth Tzedec.
When You Are About to Separate, What to Tell the Kids. Workshop for parents about to separate on how to tell the children, moving day, how best to meet your child’s needs. Feb. 10, 9:30 a.m.- noon.
Looking Ahead – 6-session group for newly separated or divorced individuals. Feb. 23, 7-9 p.m. Promenade Mall, Suite 313.
For more information or to register, call Shawna Sidney, 416-638-7800, ext, 6215, or go to www.jfandcs.com.
YIDDISH FILM
Kehillat Shaarei Torah shows the 1938 Tsvei Shvester (Two Sisters), a classic Yiddish film. Feb. 5, 7:45 p.m. Subtitled. Starring Jennie Goldstein. No charge.
Bernard Betel Centre. 416-225-2112. Growing Up Jewish in Jamaica, Wilfred Lindo, 10-11:30 a.m. $3 members, $6 non-members. Bingo Bonanza, Feb. 2, 1-3 p.m. 2 cards for $1. Wellness Lecture- “Inflammation – the spark of all disease,” Sarah Oulahen, doctor of naturopathy. Feb. 3. 1:30-2:30 p.m. No charge.
Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park. Valerie, 416-395-7881. Friendly atmosphere in beautiful surroundings. Casino Rama, Feb. 17. Thursdays, line dancing, 10 a.m. Canasta, Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon. Art classes, Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Social bridge, Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. Seniors woodworking, skilled craftsmen, repairs, etc. – call 416-630-6487 for more information.
Adath Israel Congregation. Wednesday social afternoons. Bridge, mah-jong, Rummikube. Refreshments $2. Call Pearl, 416-635-6317 or Sheila, 416-665-6317.
MNJCC Active Seniors. 416-924-6211, ext. 155. Computers, Beyond the Basics, 4 classes, Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. Harold Troper on “Return to Downtown: Revitalization of the Jewish Inner City,” Jan. 27, 1:30 p.m. Seniors’ Choir being formed, Tuesdays, 1-2:30 p.m., starting Feb. 22, no experience necessary. Gillian, [email protected], or Harriet, ext. 133.
Beth Tzedec Seniors. Haverim Program, February and March. Bring a friend or meet a new one over coffee and cake $3/person. New Horizons for Havurah, with Rabbi Miriam Margles, Jan. 31, 1:30-3 p.m. – share experiences and ideas, joys, challenges and curiosities. No charge.
Sherman campus, 4588 Bathurst St., www.prossermanjcc.com. 416-638-1881.
Ice rink open to the public. Official opening, Jan. 30, 10a.m.-2 p.m. Family entertainment and hot chocolate. No charge
Bridge for Beginners. Tuesdays, Feb. 1-Mar. 22, 10 a.m.-noon. For introductory price, call ext. 4235.
Movie Mondays with Larry. Jan. 31,1:30 p.m. Triumph of the Spirit. $5 at the door, Room 205.
Creativity Club. Evelyn Tauben will discuss the sculpture Joseph Wrestling with Angels. Jan. 26, 12-1 p.m. The lounge. No charge
Lunch ’n’ Learn with Rabbi Meir Rosenberg, Feb. 4, 12-1 p.m. Bring your own lunch – coffee and tea provided.
Kolel winter semester classes start first week in February, including Jewish Cooking, Hebrew, Israel Reflections, Basic Judaism. Daytime and evening courses at both Miles Nadal JCC and Prosserman JCC. www.prossermanjcc.com/Programs/JewishLearning/Kolel.
750 Spadina Ave. 416-924-6211, www.mnjcc.org.
Sundays on Bloor, Jan. 30, 11a.m.-12:30 p.m. “Jews on Contemporary TV” with Mark Clamen. $9. Drop-in. Light refreshments. Ext. 606.
Media Mondays. Contemporary New Wave Cinema. Jan. 31, “France.” 7-9 p.m. $12 drop-in per lecture. Students $6. For information, ext. 606 or [email protected].
Music Workshop: singing and v ocal percussion. With FreePlay Duo, Suba Sankaran and Dylan Bell. Feb. 27, 2-4 p.m. $30 general, $25 CAMMAC/MNjcc members. Registration deadline Feb. 10. Register and information at [email protected].
