What’s New deadline for the June 10 issue is May 31. Deadline for June 17 is June 7. Phone 416-391-1836. Fax, 416-391-0829. E-mail [email protected].
LUNCH ’N’ LEARN
With Rabbi Moshe Stern, 12-1 p.m. Shaarei Tefillah Synagogue. Free. Coffee/tea served, bring lunch.
DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
Reclaiming our Pride by Martin Gladstone. The film explores the new ideological anti-Semitism that disguises itself as the fight against racism. Temple Emanu-El, 120 Old Colony Rd. Shabbat service 8 p.m. Film follows.
PRIDE SHABBAT SERVICE
Congregation Shir Libeynu invites you to its inclusive Pride-themed Shabbat service: Going to Shul with Pride! 10:30 a.m. Michael Bernstein Chapel, MNjcc. 416-465-5488, [email protected].
TORAH STUDY CLASS
Beth Tikvah Torah Study class, Saturdays from June to September. This week Morley Goldberg does parshah Shlach. 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Emunah Shabbat
15th annual Emunah Shabbat. Seudah shlishit program with speakers all over the city. 416-636-0036 for info and tickets.
MUSICAL EVENING
Musical entertainment and silent auction with Julie Michaels, Lenka Lichtenberg and Diane Flacks. Darchei Noam. 7-10:30 p.m. $60. 416-638-4783. Portion of proceeds to Save a Child’s Heart.
WINE AND CHEESE EVENING
22-36ish year olds are invited to a wine and cheese evening. 7 p.m. “Ancient Jewish Erotica: Reimagining the Song of Songs,” with Rabbi Benjamin Segal. Beth Tzedec Synagogue, 1700 Bathurst St. RSVP 416-781-3514, ext. 234. Free.
ISRAEL DAY
15th annual Israel Day Festival. Mel Lastman Square. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Live auction, kosher food, children’s village. Free admission.
CHORALAIRS CONCERT
The Choralairs of North York end-of-season concert. 1:30 p.m. Earl Bales Park. Free. New members welcome. Sally, 416-636-8247 or Brian, 416-631-0029.
Monday, June 7
BROADWAY MUSIC LECTURE
Temple Sinai’s Food For Thought Lecture Series: Broadway Musicals, Mondays in June. “Leonard Bernstein’s Contribution to Broadway Musicals.” Rick Phillips speaks. 1:30 p.m. Series: members $30, non-members $40. One lecture: members $10, non-members $12. Reserve: 416-487-3281.
GALA FUNDRAISER
Deb McGrath and Colin Mochrie co-host Larry Librach Tribute Gala. 8 p.m. Al Green Theatre, MNjcc. Jaffa Road, Linda Kash and others. Dessert reception. $250. Tickets, 416-928-3537 or [email protected].
LUNCH AND LEARN
Avery Saltzman, producer and co-artistic director of the Harold Green Jewish Theatre, speaks on “The Importance of Jewish Theatre.” 12:15 p.m. Beth Tikvah. $20. By reservation. 416-221-3433 ext. 352, [email protected].
CHILD SAFETY
“The Bully, the Bullied and the Bystander: Breaking the Cycle of Violence,” with Barbara Coloroso. 7 p.m. Beth Emeth. $15, $20 at door. Kim, 416-993-9900 or Rochelle, 416-450-7531. Tickets, leobaeck.ca/barbara.
HAFTORAH
Learn to chant Haftorah with Cantor Moses. Also June 16. Beth Sholom. 416-783-6103.
SPRING LECTURE SERIES
Shaarei Tefillah Spring Lecture Series continues. Rabbi Michael Skobac, “Is Religion Killing Judaism?” 7 p.m. 3600 Bathurst St. Free. [email protected].
THE GREAT DEBATE
A debate between Dr. Robert Buckman and Rabbi Dow Marmur. “The Great Debate: Does God Exist?” Moderated by Michael Coren. $5 at the door. Beth Tikvah Synagogue, 8 p.m.
SHABBAT DINNER
Join Solel Congregation of Mississauga June 11 for its monthly Shabbat dinner. 5:15 p.m. Dairy main provided, bring salad or dessert. Music and crafts for all. Bubbies and zaides welcome. 6:30 p.m. family service follows. Registration required, 905-820-5915.
WEEKEND SEMINAR
“Jewish Tradition and Secular Humanistic Judaism,” the opening lecture of a weekend seminar with Rabbi Adam Chalom. June 11, 8 p.m. Dessert reception follows. $20. 18 Wynford Dr. Roby: 416-385-3910, [email protected].
CCCS CONVENTION
The Canadian Council of Conservative Synagogues convention June 11-13, Beth Emeth. Accommodations available. Prof. Jack Wertheimer speaks. 647-367-9351 to register or for more info.
BREAKFAST LECTURE
Charles Novogrodsky on “Jewish Baseball Players.” June 13, 9 a.m. Breakfast charge $5 at the door. Beth David. 416-633-5500.
KULANU BOOK TALK
Orthodox gay author David Brody reads from his novel Mourning and Celebration, a fictional account of what his life would have been like were he born 100 years earlier in his grandfather’s shtetl. June 16, 8-9 p.m. Wolfond Centre, 36 Harbord St. RSVP by June 13, [email protected].
ALIYAH FAIR
The Jewish Agency for Israel holds a planning expo. Learn about employment opportunities and meet with experts. June 15th, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Prosserman JCC. 1st floor, Lounge room. RSVP required: jewishagency.org/naexpo. For information: Liane, 416- 633-4766, ext. 4.
MEMORIAL LECTURE
Dr. Joseph Weil Memorial Lecture. June 17, 8 p.m. Shaarei Shomayim. Dr. Marla Shapiro: “Life in Balance: Facing Life’s Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles.” $10. $15 at door. Reserve, 416-785-8946.
THEATRE TRIPS
Beth Emeth goes to the theatre. Aug. 5, The Women at Shaw Festival Theatre. Fall trips to Stratford: Kiss Me Kate, Oct. 6, and Evita, Oct. 28. Members $90, guests $95. Includes transportation. 416-633-3838, [email protected].
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
Jewish Information Service of Greater Toronto needs volunteers available during the day, 4 hours a week with some flexibility, for new information desk. Computer skills and fluency in spoken and written English essential. Hebrew and Russian-language skills an asset. Barbara, [email protected], 416-631-5843.
JF&CS GROUPS
Shawna Sidney, 416-638-7800, ext. 6215, www.jfandcs.com. Registration required for all programs.
Healing Service: June 6, 3-4 p.m. Lipa Green. Free. Ext. 6287.
Surviving Divorce: Avoiding Financial Disaster: Financial mistakes made in divorce and how to avoid them. For those thinking of divorce, currently in the process, or whose divorce is final. June 16, 7-9 p.m. Lipa Green Building.
Adath Israel Congregation. Wednesday social afternoons for men and women. Bridge, mah-jong, cards, refreshments. $2. Pearl, 416-635-6317, or Marcia, 416-932-1229.
Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park. Casino Rama June 16, departs 10 a.m. Father’s Day dance, June 20, 7-10 p.m. Line dancing Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m. Social bridge Thursday, 12:30-3 p.m. Bingo Tuesday, 12:30-3 p.m. Valerie, 416-395-7881. Non-members welcome.
LZA Senior’s Cultural Club. Tuesdays 10 a.m. Discussion group at Borochov Cultural Centre, 272 Codsell Ave. 416-630-9444.
Association of Jewish Seniors. To Our Good Health seminar. Theme: Memory Fitness with Dr. Kelly Murphy. June 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Earl Bales. Members free, guests $10. Includes lunch. Tammy, 416-635-2860, ext. 458, to reserve.
Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W., 416-225-2112.
Lecture: “The Great Romantics: Musical Styles Through the Ages.” With Myriam Schechter. June 8, 10-11:30 a.m. $3 members, $6 non-members.
Wellness lecture: “Building Better Bones.” June 10, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free.
Wagman Centre, 55 Ameer Ave., 416-785-2500, ext. 2267.
Billiards Club Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2-4 p.m.
Mondays in June, 1-3 p.m. Origami in Creative Arts Studio. Flower pressing: June 8 and 22, 1-2:30 p.m.
Creative Arts Studio programs from June to July include painting and stain glass.
For info on these and other arts programs: Meital, ext. 2939.
Learn how to use computers in a 6-week program. Four clients per course, now booking for September. Sign up at service desk.
The Entertainers of the Wagman Centre are looking for energetic seniors to join their program of providing entertainment to other seniors. Judy, 416-733-0580.
Stress Relief Day. June 23, 1-4 p.m. Dr. Guy Proulox speaks: “Active Aging: Success over Stress.” Workshops follow. $20 members, $25 guests. Register: 416-785-2500 ext. 2267.
Sherman Campus, 4588 Bathurst St. 416-638-1881, www.prossermanjcc.com.
Reverence and Regard: The Many Faces of Women in Hollywood Movies. Now Wednesdays, July 7-Aug. 4. With Kevin Courrier. 1-3 p.m. $50 member, $60 guest.
Latin dance, Wednesdays, June 30-Aug. 18. 8:30-9:30 p.m. $56 members, $96 guests.
Beginner mah-jong, Wednesdays, June 9-July 28. 1-3 p.m. $60 members, $70 guests.
NIA fitness, Fridays June 4-July 23. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ext. 4235.
Learn everything you want to know about baseball and hot dogs. June 10, 6:30 p.m.
Summer cakes and tarts, perfect for entertaining: June 17, 9:30 a.m-12 p.m.
Tic Tac Summer Program, July and August. Program for 2 years +. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Lunch included. Kailah, ext. 4351.
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.
Jewish Community Choir and Women’s Chorus perform June 3. 8 p.m. $10. ext. 0.
June 6, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Toronto Jewish Film Society presents 2 films from the U.K.: Sixty Six, with short film Sidney Turtlebaum. What happens if you give a bar mitzvah and no one comes? In Sixty Six, Bernie Reubens’ bar mitzvah is the same day as the 1966 World Cup final and the possibility that England will be playing looms large. Sidney Turtlebaum is about a bitter gay man who crashes shivahs and steals family valuables. $15, $10 ages 18-29 (7:30 screening only). [email protected], ext. 606.
Festival on Bloor! June 13, 12-6 p.m. Bloor Street will be closed from Spadina to Bathurst. Live music, children’s activities, performances from upcoming Fringe Festival plays. MNjcc fitness demos, craft vendors and food. 121 [email protected].
