June 6 is deadline for June 16 and June 13 is deadline for June 23. 416-391-1836, ext. 235; fax 416-391-0829; or e-mail [email protected]. This week’s What’s New was done by Carolyn Blackman.
MACCABEATS
Canadian Friends of Laniado Hospital presents a concert with the Maccabeats benefiting Laniado Hospital, Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue, 8 p.m. For tickets, www.laniado.ca or 647-778-8442.
YIDDISH VINKL
Lori Starr, executive director, Koffler Centre of the Arts, will speak about the creation of the Jewish Museum of Canada, to be located in Toronto, 12 noon, Free Times Café. Cost: $16 Includes buffet lunch. RSVP to [email protected].
GUIDE DOGS
Canadian Friends of the Israel Guide Dog for the Blind invites the community to celebrate the Second Evening of Miracles, 7:30 p.m., Eglinton Grand. Special guest is Moti Levy with his guide dog Sammy. Performance by Sophie Milman. MC, Ralph Benmergui. For information, 416-577-3600 or [email protected]
ICE CREAM SHABBAT
Temple Har Zion holds a family-friendly musical Kabalat Shabbat service, followed by an ice-cream buffet oneg, 6:30 p.m. Call 905-889-2252.
KABALAT SHABBAT
Kabalat Shabbat Live at Beth Radom. Special children’s program. Light refreshments. Free. No reservations required. 416-636-3451.
TORAH CLASS
Beth Tikvah Torah class with Abe Birenbaum, studies parshat Naso.
HOST A YARD SALE
Ve’ahavta is asking families to host a morning yard sale to help benefit the homeless. Tax receipts will be provided, and teens will be granted community service hours for their involvement. At the completion of the yard sale, join Ve’ahavta at an open house at its new Tikun Olam Centre. 1-5 p.m., 200 Bridgeland Ave., Unit D. For information, 416-964-7698, ext. 211, [email protected].
CHORALAIRS OF NORTH YORK
End-of-season concert, 1:30 p.m., Earl Bales Park Community Centre, Broadway, pop and folk songs. No charge. Call Sally, 416-636-8247, Martha, 905-884-3730, e-mail [email protected].
SHAAR SHALOM SYNAGOGUE
Judie Oron will discuss her book Cry of the Giraffe, which talks about how she risked her life to rescue and adopt a Jewish girl, held in slavery in Ethiopia, and brought her to safety in Israel, 7:30 p.m. For information, 905-889-4975.
SURVIVORS LUNCHEON
Shaarei Shomayim Congregation is holding a Survivors Luncheon, 12 p.m., to honour those who survived the Holocaust. Proceeds will be used to house a permanent memorial to survivors. Honorees and spouses free. RSVP, Miriam, 416-789-3213 or [email protected]
COOK WITH THE REBBETZIN
Join Shaar Shalom Youth and Rebbetzin Marylin Berman, 12:30-2:30 p.m., as they prepare dairy recipes for Shavuot. $5 members, $7 non-members. To register, contact Max Marmer, [email protected] or 905-889-4975, ext. 62
BAKE SALE
Pre-Shavuot bake sale benefits Small Wonders, an organization dedicated to helping Jewish couples struggling with fertility issues. Features 800 items. Tax receipts issued over $18. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For address, contact 416-623-2682 or [email protected].
SHAVUOT
Join Shaarei Tefillah Congregation for Tikun Layl Shavuot, midnight -5 a.m, followed by services at 5.a.m. and breakfast.
Shaar Shalom Synagogue’s Tikun Layl program, “Conversion from Ruth to Today, Sources and Practices” with Havruta study, 7:45 p.m., Minchah, 8:40 p.m., Ma’ariv 9:57 p.m., and study session, 10:50 p.m. Everyone welcome.
BEREAVEMENT SEMINARS
Temple Har Zion holds a three-part series of bereavement seminars led by professionals. Open to temple members and community guests, regardless of when the loss occured. First speaker Mary Vachon, nurse, sociologist, psychotherapist, researcher, educator and cancer survivor. 7:30 p.m. No charge. Call 905-889-2252.
KAVANAH KIDS SUMMER
Kavanah Kids “Creatures and Critters,” July 4-8, 9 a.m.-noon. Discover animals that live in Kavanah Garden, Shoresh’s Jewish organic garden. Make furry, feathered, scaly and slimy animal friends.
“Garden Guardians,” Aug. 15-19, 9 a.m.-noon. Help plant, weed, water and harvest over 100 varieties of vegetables, herbs and wildflowers.
Both programs for children 6-10 years old. Kavanah Garden, 18 Lebovic Campus Dr. $150/child/session or $275 for both sessions. Call www.shoresh.ca or 416-805-8382.
SPRING AT SHAAREI TEFILLAH
Continuing programs: Learn to Pray, with Gord Lindsay; The Secret Path to Serenity with Devora Chana Weisswasser; The Mystical Meaning of the Hebrew Alphabet with Rabbi Michael Skobac; Daf Yomi with Rabbi Avraham Bartfeld. Weekdays 6:30-7:30 a.m.
New program: Chashi Skobac. Deepening Your Spiritual Practice using Jewish meditation. Three Thursdays, starting June 16. 7:30-9 p.m. Whole series $18, pay as you go $10/class. Register 416-787-1631.
ACCOMMODATION REGISTRY
UJA Jewish Information Service of Greater Toronto will help rent your basement apartment or an extra room, or help you find a place to live. Lipa Green Centre, 416-635-5600, [email protected].
HOLOCAUST DATA
Sarah and Chaim Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre, UJA Federation, and Canadian Jewish Holocaust Survivors are compiling a definitive database of Holocaust survivors living in Canada, through a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany. If you, your parents, grandparents or someone you know is a Holocaust survivor, please complete the form available on the website: www.holocaustcentre.com/About/Canadian-Holocaust-Survivors-Database. Call Efrat Daniel Porat, 416-635-0925, for more information.
JEWISH FAMILY & CHILD
June workshops: pre-registration required. Call Shawna Sidney, 416-638-7800, ext. 6215, or www.jfandcs.com.
Adolescents and Divorce: Workshop for parents with adolescents going through a separation or divorce. June 2, Lipa Green Centre, 7-9 p.m.
Making brownies, Not Mud Pies: A recipe for creating empathy and preventing bullying. June 15, 7-8:30 p.m., 35 Madison Ave. Space limited.
High-conflict divorce: Workshop for parents wanting to develop strategies and techniques to deal with a high-conflict situation. Not for individuals in an abusive situation. June 15, Promenade Mall, Suite 313, 6:30-9 p.m.
MINYANIM
The Cedarvale Shul, located in the basement of Cedarvale Terrace, 429 Walmer Rd., is starting Monday and Thursday minyanim, 7:45 a.m. Services are run by those attending. For information, call 416-707-3161.
MACCABI FAMILY PICNIC
Come with family and friends to Maccabi Canada’s Family picnic. A day of food, sports, activities, swimming and a live DJ for your entertainment. The fun takes place at Camp Robin Hood Sunday, June 12, from 11-4 p.m. For information, 416-398-0515, ext. 201, or www.maccabicanada.com.
WALKING TOURS
The Sense of Spadina Tour provides participants with a glimpse of old Jewish Toronto in Kensington Market. It is a walking tour offered from April to October. Public tours this year will run on June 5, July 10, Aug. 7 and Sept. 25, 11a.m. The cost is $15 per person, $12 for students and seniors. To register or for more information, call 416-635-2883 ext. 5170, e-mail [email protected] or pay online at: www.ujaevents.com.
Beth Sholom Synagogue, Chai Society Group, holds lunch and erev Shavuot study session with Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich. Tuesday, June 7, noon. $10. Call Rivy, 416-783-6103, ext. 228.
Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park. (55+). Valerie. 416-395-7881. Half-price membership special. Casino Rama, Wednesday, June 15; Sunday dance, June 26, 7 p.m. Complimentary exercise class, June 6 with qualified instructor, 10 a.m. Call to register. Ongoing activities Thursdays, social bridge 12:30 p.m. and line dancing, Thursdays 10 a.m. Seniors woodworking, skilled craftsmen, repairs, etc. Call 416-630-6487.
Bernard Betel Centre, 416-225-2112. Thursday, June 2, wellness lecture –“The Steps to Effective Communication.” Judy Weiss. 1:30-2:30 p.m. No charge.
LZA Seniors Cultural Club meets Tuesday mornings, 10 a.m. Borochov Cultural Centre, 272 Codsell, 416-630-9444.
Adath Israel Congregation. Wednesday afternoon socials. Bridge, mah-jong, Rummikub. Refreshments $2. Call Pearl, 416-635-6317, or Marcia, 416-932-1229.
Miles Nadal JCC Active Seniors. 416-924-6211, co-ordinator Phyllis, ext. 155. Computer course – beyond the basics. Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. $70. Seniors choir (55+), Tuesdays 1-2:30 p.m. $3 drop-in fee.
Wagman Centre, 416-785-2500, ext. 2275
Entertainers of the Wagman Centre looking for energetic seniors. Now working on a program dedicated to the ’50s – folk tunes, crooners’ songs, rock ’n’ roll. Contact Judy Ross, 416-733-0580.
Baycrest BRAVO Study
Can volunteering help with healthy aging? Baycrest is conducting a research study to measure the effect of doing volunteer work on the cognitive, physical and emotional health of retired volunteers. Individuals aged 55 or older, not working and not in another formal volunteer position (informal volunteer roles such as family care-giving are OK) and willing to contribute three volunteer hours per week at Baycrest over a 12-month period are invited to participate. Contact the Baycrest Volunteer Office, 416-785-2500, ext. 2572, or e-mail [email protected].
Sherman Campus, 4588 Bathurst St., 416-638-1881, www.prossermanjcc.com.
Kolel Cooks with Bonnie Stern, June 16, 6:30 -9:30 p.m. Flavours of Israel. After four Israel culinary tours, Rabbi Elyse Goldstein and Stern team up to present what’s on the menu in Israel right now. Workshop includes demo, tastings, recipes, and a $36 tax receipt. Space is limited. $118 plus HST. Advance registration only: ext. 4235.
June 12, 12-4 p.m. Prosserman JCC Sherman Campus outdoor carnival, featuring bouncers and games from Hart Entertainment. Great food from local kosher vendors. $10/child, everyone welcome. For more information, contact Lauren at ext. 4039.
750 Spadina Ave. 416-924-6211. www.mnjcc.org.
June 7: Tikkun Shavuot, 9 p.m.- 6 a.m. Join us once again at Miles Nadal JCC for an all-night community learn-fest. Come for an hour or two or stay the whole night and enjoy a variety of classes: storytelling, Torah, theatre, Talmud, cooking, philosophy, music and more, led by distinguished educators. Special programs for kids and teens. Come for an hour or two or spend the whole night at this now-famous learn-a-thon. Free.
Support group for adult children of Holocaust survivors – joint program with Baycrest. Call Harriet Wichin, harrietw@mnjcc, or Shoshana Yaakobi (Baycrest) 416-785-2500, ext. 2271, or [email protected].
