Deadline for Nov. 18 is Nov. 8. Deadline for Nov. 25 is Nov. 15. Phone 416-391-1836. Fax 416-391-0829. E-mail [email protected].
DAN BAHAT SPEAKS
Dan Bahat, former chief archeologist of Jerusalem on “Jerusalem in the Crusader Period.” 7:15 p.m. 100 St. Joseph St. Carr Hall, room 403. Free, all welcome.
‘GLOBAL OCEAN CRISIS’
Temple Emanu-El presents an evening with journalist and author Alanna Mitchell. Following Shabbat services at 8 p.m., she speaks on “Finding Hope in the Global Ocean Crisis.” 416-449-3880.
SHABBAT SERVICES
Join Beth Emeth for Shabbat services. Gil Hoffman speaks on “Efforts to Prevent a Nuclear Iran and Advance Mideast Peace.” Services at 8:45 a.m.
TORAH STUDY
Beth Tikvah Torah class, Saturdays to December. Henry Alkin on parshah Toldot. 9:45 a.m.
VETERANS DAY SHABBAT
Join Beth Tzedec to honour all Canadian, Israeli and Russian war veterans. 9 a.m. Kiddush following. George Stern, 416-223-7481.
REDUCE STRESS
BDBIBA Synagogue Sisterhood presents Judith Shier-Weisberg on “Jewish ways to reduce stress and gain energy.” 8 p.m. Beth David, Sisterhood Hall. Sisterhood members free, guests $5.
AMERICAN SONGBOOK
The Great American Songbook with Jordan Klapman on piano. Holy Blossom. Nov. 7, 8 p.m.
AN ITALIAN RENAISSANCE: CHOOSING LIFE IN CANADA BOOK LAUNCH
Eli Rubinstein discusses his fascinating and deeply moving account of how his Holocaust survivor parents succeeded in reconstructing their shattered lives in Toronto. Shaarei Shomayim Congregation, 470 Glencairn Avenue. For more information: www.torahinmotion.org http://www.torahinmotion.org/ or 416.633-5770.
TALMUD DISCUSSION
Temple Har Zion presents Marty Lockshin on “The Gored Ox or the Bored Ox: Is the Talmud Relevant Today?” 10 a.m. Leo Baeck Day School. 905-889-2252.
TEFILLAT SHAHARIT
Silent morning worship with Rabbi Ed Elkin. 10 a.m. National Council of Jewish Women, 4700 Bathurst St. Bring own prayer book and Jewish ritual items. [email protected].
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Beth Emeth Continuing Education presents Food for Thought with Kitty Wintrob, author of I’m Not Going Back – Wartime Memoirs of a Child Evacuee. 12 p.m. $12. Call to reserve. 416- 633-3838.
‘TEA PARTY NATION’
Temple Emanu-El’s lecture series. “Tea Party Nation: Populism in America,” with Hugh Innes, professor of media studies at Ryerson. 2-4 p.m. $10. 416-449-3880.
BIOMEDICAL ETHICS
Adath Israel Congregation Adult Study presents “Conflict Resolution: Choosing the Higher Ethical Value,” with Cantor Eli Kirshblum. 8 p.m.
MINYANAIRES CLUB
Join Beth Sholom’s Minyanaires Club for minyan, dinner and a movie. 4:30 p.m. 416-783-6103.
ISRAEL PHILATELISTS
Monthly meeting of Society of Israel Philatelists. Antibes Community Centre, 140 Antibes Dr. 7 p.m. All welcome. Slide presentation of an account of the S.S. Pentcho and the Italian internment camps at Rhodes and Ferramonti. Philip, 416-226-2050.
‘ONE MAN’S JOURNEY’
Temple Har Zion Brotherhood presents Paul Stancer on “How One Man’s Journey Ended in Monte Casino,” the story of a man’s life before and during WWII. 7:30 p.m. Temple Har Zion. RSVP: [email protected].
ISLAMISM, ANTI-SEMITISM AND THE BETRYAL OF REASON
Melanie Phillips, British journalist, blogger and author in conversation with Dr. Elliott Malamet.
Wednesday, November 10, 7:45pm, The Village Shul, 1072 Eglinton Avenue West. For more information,
www.torahinmotion.org or 416.633-5770
YORKMINSTELS PERFORM
The Yorkminstrels Show Choir performs Broadway show selections, contemporary music, folk songs and seasonal favourites. Temple Sinai Social Club members $8, guests $10. 7:30 p.m. 416-487-3281, [email protected].
THEATRE NIGHT – WICKED
Yad Sarah is Israel’s volunteer network of home-care support services. Give your support by purchasing tickets to see Wicked. Orchestra level seats. Partial tax receipt will be issued. 416-781-6416.
THE BINDING OF ISAAC
Three-part course on The Binding of Isaac: A Family Drama, with Sarit Kattan Gribetz. Wednesdays to Nov. 24. 8-9:30 p.m. $40. Men and women welcome. Shaarei Shomayim. 416-877-2050.
VINTAGE JEWELRY
Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection and Bikur Cholim’s sale and road show of vintage costume jewelry. Portion of sales to Bikur Cholim Toronto. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. RSVP: 416-783-7983.
HOLOCAUST EDUCATION WEEK PROGRAMS
Beth Tikvah: Doris Bergen on “Holocaust Survivors and Holocaust Historians: Changing (and Challenging) Relations.” Nov. 9, 12:15 p.m. By reservation. 416-221-3433.
Beth Tzedec: Holocaust educator and scholar Christopher Browning discusses his book Remembering Survival: Inside a Nazi Slave Labor Camp. All welcome. Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m.
Pride of Israel: “The Legacy of Jan Karsi: The Man Who Tried to Stop the Holocaust. Presented by Ewa Wierzynska, leader of the Jan Karski Unfinished Mission program. Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. On display Nov. 8 and 9, 9 a.m-5 p.m.
Kehillat Shaarei Torah: “Can Faith Be Restored? Suffering and Belief After the Holocaust.” Rabbi David Weiss Halivni with Elliott Malamet. Nov. 6, 8:15 p.m. 416-633-5770.
Shaarei Shomayim: “May Your Memory Be Love,” closing program. Ephraim Kaye presents a project that preserves the legacies of Holocaust survivors. Commemorating the 72nd anniversary of Kristallnacht. Nov. 9, 8 p.m.
Stashover-Slipia: Join the congregation for Shabbat services at 9 a.m. Ralph Wintrob speaks on “The Survival of the Warsaw Ghetto Archive.” His talk is based on the book Who Will Write Our History? by Samuel Kassow at 11:30 a.m. 416-789-1333.
Temple Sinai: Arnold Reisman, author of An Ambassador and a Mentsch: The Story of a Turkish Diplomat in Vichy, France, to speak on Nov. 7, 10 a.m. 416-487-3281.
PARSHAH CLASS
Parshah-of-the-week class each Wednesday with Judy Hazan. Free. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Lodzer Centre. 416-636-6665. All welcome.
DR. OREN BENLULU SPEAKS
Dr. Oren Benlulu speaks about his experiences in an intelligence unit in the IDF and as an orthopedic surgeon treating Jewish and Arab patients. Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m. Lodzer Congregation. Free. Sarah, 416-636-6665.
WINE-TASTING
An evening of Israeli wines and food with wine expert Michael Pinkus. Beth Sholom. $50. Nov. 11, 7 p.m. 416-783-6103 to reserve.
BIG BAND CONCERT
Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. Beth Tzedec presents From Sinatra to Buble: A Salute to the Big Bands. Simon Spiro with the John MacLeod Big Band Orchestra and Jackie Richardson and Jeff Madden. $50 general, $75 priority. 416-781-3511.
NEW YORK TRIP
Rabbi Danny Bahar with Project Inspire is running a New York trip with shopping, kosher restaurants and adventure for high school girls. Dec. 2-6. $99 US if booked before Nov. 8, $150 after. 905-882-6755.
NCSY CONCERT
30th annual NCSY concert and gala dinner. Eli Gerstner and Yeshiva Boys Choir perform. Dec, 12, 7:30 p.m. Toronto Centre for the Arts. ncsyconcert.com, 905-761-6279, ext. 230, for tickets.
YAHRZEIT BRUNCH
Brunch to commemorate the 200th yahrzeit of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov. 10:30 a.m. Nov. 14. Thornhill Community Shul. Rabbi Jonathan Rietti speaks on “Simplicity: Connecting with Your Real Self.” Rabbi Chaim Kramer will speak on Rebbe Nachman’s legacy.
YIDDISH TRIBUTE
“Laughter, Nostalgia and Song: The Second Annual Tribute to Yiddish.” Beth Tikvah. Nov. 14, 2-4 p.m. General admission $10, $15 at door. Patron: $36. 416-221-3433.
‘EVOLUTION OF PRAYER’
Rabbi Barry Freundel speaks on “The Evolution of Prayer.” Nov. 13. Mizrachi Bayit, 296 Wilson Ave. 416-633-1604.
JF&CS GROUPS
Call Shawna Sidney, 416-638-7800, ext. 6215, or visit jfandcs.com. Registration required.
Stepping stones for women: creating your journey toward employment: For women looking to enter or re-enter the workforce. Nov. 8, 9:30-11:30 a.m. or Nov. 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Lipa Green.
Loss of a Sibling: 6 sessions for people who have recently lost a brother or sister. Thursdays starting Nov.11, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Lipa Green.
Couple Communication: 4 sessions. Nov. 11, 7-9 p.m. Lipa Green.
Beth Sholom Synagogue: Chai Society invites seniors for lunch and a talk by Diane Mingail on “Jews of Morocco.” Nov. 10. 12 p.m. $15. 416-783-6103 ext. 228 to reserve.
Adath Israel Congregation. Wednesday social afternoons. Bridge, mah-jong, Rummikub, refreshments. $2. Pearl, 416-635-6317, or Marcia, 416-932-1229.
Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park, 416-395-7881. Casino Rama Nov. 17, departs 10 a.m. Lunch and Laughter: latkes, etc., Nov. 30, 12 p.m. Line dancing Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Social bridge Thursdays, 12:30-3 p.m. Canasta Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12-3 p.m. Do you needlepoint, crochet or knit? Share your crafts, call Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m.
For seniors woodworking, call 416-630-6487.
Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W., 416-225-2112.
Croll Memorial Health Lecture: “Mind Matters: Make Your Memory Work for You!” with Dr. Gordon Wincour. Nov. 4, 1:30-3 p.m.
Lecture: “Uniquely you.” Nov. 11. 1:30 p.m. Free.
Lecture: “Famous Jewish trials: Alfred Dreyfus,” with Gerald Ziedenberg. Nov. 9, 10-11:30 a.m. $3 members, $6 guests.
Wagman Centre, 55 Ameer Ave., 416-785-2500, ext. 2267.
The entertainers of the Wagman Centre are looking for energetic seniors to join in their program of providing entertainment to other seniors. Judy, 416-733-0580.
Lunch and Learn: Nov. 25, 11:30 a.m. Fireside Lounge. Jackie Barron on “Safety Hazards and Wellness.” Kosher dairy lunch. Reserve at service desk. $7 members, $8 guests.
Book club meets once a month. Members will receive a copy of a book to read one month prior. Next meeting is Nov. 18, 1:30 p.m. Register at the service desk.
Sherman Campus, 4588 Bathurst St. 416-638-1881, www.prossermanjcc.com.
Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Moshe Stern. Nov. 5, 12-1 p.m. Free. Bring lunch. Call morning of to confirm program is running.
Movie Mondays with Larry Anklewicz. Nov. 15: Heartbreak Kid. Movie 1:30 p.m. $5. Nov. 16, Defiance screening. 7:30 p.m. $8.
Nov. 21, 2-4:30 p.m. Launch of mind, body and soul seminar series. “Raising and Sustaining Healthy Families.” Free. Natalie, ext. 4036.
Twenty years ago, Half the Kingdom challenged us to rethink the role of women in Judaism. Now we ask “what’s next?” Nov. 30, 7:15 p.m. Bloor Cinema. Optional screening of movie at 6 p.m.
Class for those people who have never made Shabbat dinner from scratch. Margie will teach you how. Nov. 4, 7-9:30 p.m. Ext. 4235.
750 Spadina Ave., 416-924-6211, www. mnjcc.org.
Lectures on world music for the armchair traveller. 7 p.m. Nov. 4, 11 and 18. $18 per lecture. Ext. 0.
Jewish Issues for Interfaith Couples. Thursdays, Nov. 4-25. 7:30 p.m. Register at 416-638-1881.
Global Day of Jewish Learning. Nov. 7, 2:30-5 p.m. Rabbi Ed Elkin, Rabbi Michael Stroh, Annie Gilbert, Rhonda Rosenheck. $10 suggested. Ext. 154.
Sundays on Bloor. Nov. 7, 11 a.m. “Tales of Courage from the Shoah.” Free. Ext. 154.
Media Mondays, Israeli cinema: film critic Shlomo Schwartzberg leads discussions. With film clips. 7-9 p.m. $12 per class. Ext. 606.
Camp Gesher Shabbat. Nov. 12, 7 p.m. Dinner with dancing, trivia and games. Talk by Shaul Zobary. RSVP: [email protected], 416-633-2511.
