What’s New deadlines. Monday, Nov. 2, is the deadline for the Nov. 12 issue, and Monday, Nov. 9, is the deadline for the Nov. 19 issue. I take phone calls on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Call 416-391-1836, fax 416-391-0829 or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected].
FENG SHUI
NCJWC-TS, Shalom branch, presents Richard Idels, Idels Architect Inc., speaking on Feng Shui, an ancient Chinese system of esthetics and belief. 7:30 p.m., Council House. Members free, non-members $5. Call 416-633-5100 or e-mail [email protected].
RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS
Ve’ahavta and Congregation Habonim present Chief Rodney Monague Sr., Beausoleil First Nation, Christian Island. He is a survivor of the abusive government and church-run residential school system for First Nations children. Part of the Friday evening Shabbat service, 5 Glen Park Ave., 8:15 p.m. www.congregationhabonim.org, www.veahavta.org.
MOSHE HALBERTAL
Moshe Halbertal, professor of Jewish thought and philosophy, Hebrew U, scholar-in-residence, Oct. 30-Nov. 1, Temple Emanu-El. Erev Shabbat service, 8 p.m., Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m., lecture following coffee and dessert, Nov. 1, lecture at 10 a.m.
FASHION SHOW
Beth David Sisterhood’s gala fashion show and boutiques showcase Melanie Lyne, Stonehouse Menswear and Zero 20 Bambini. Boutiques at noon, show 2 p.m. $25 at the door.
WEIZMANN INSTITUTE
Annual meeting, 10 a.m., Park Hyatt Hotel. Guest speaker Ron Naaman, Weizmann Institute of Science. $65 includes lunch. Register www.weizmann.ca.
GENETIC SCREENING
Jewish genetic diseases screening day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Council House. Screens for carriers of Tay-Sachs, Canavan, familial dysautonomia, Bloom syndrome, Fanconia anemia type C, Neimann-Pick type A, mucolipidosis IV. Volunteers needed for planning and on the screening day. Those being screened are asked to bring name and address of family doctor. 416-633-5100.
HIGH FASHION – CHAI TEA
Beth Tikvah Sisterhood features fall’s hottest looks, refreshments and boutique shopping. Doors open 12:45 p.m. $36 general admission. Portion of proceeds to Ovarian Cancer Canada. Call 416-221-3433, ext. 353.
JEWISH ETHICS
Temple Har Zion Adult Education Committee presents Rabbi Michael Skobac’s second presentation on “Mussar: How To Live a Responsible Life.” Admission free to members, $5 non-members. 8:15 p.m. Call 905-889-2252, ext. 5.
FILM – LIBERATION
Documentary film Liberation. Lodzer Centre Congregation, 7:30 p.m. $6 at the door. Call 416-636-6665or www.lodzercentre.com.
SARAH PALIN
Temple Emanu-El fall lecture series asks “Who Is Afraid of Sarah Palin?” with Hugh Innes. 2-4 p.m. $30 series, $10 individual. Call 416-449-3880.
HOLOCAUST FILMS
Beth Tikvah Synagogue presents Defiance, part of a series of 2008 Holocaust films. 7 p.m., $5 at door.
MEDICAL MEDIA
Dr. Yoel Abells speaks on “The Power of Medical Journals and Literature as Propaganda Tools.” Toronto General Hospital, first floor, Eaton Wing, #429, noon. Kosher lunch provided. 416-789-1500.
LIES AS WEAPONS
The Speakers Action Group and the Canadian Jewish Civil Rights Association present Judge Hadassa Ben Itto, former Israeli judge, honorary president and past president, International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists, on “Lies Used as Weapons – Does Law Offer a Remedy?” Minden Gross LLP, 145 King St. W., # 2200. 11:45 a.m. Kashruth observed. Pre-register, [email protected], 416-966-0722.
Other News
MEKOROT
A variety of year-long and three- to six-week courses in Bible, Talmud, Prophets, Chassidism, honouring parents and more. For info and registration, www.mekorot.ca or 416-877-2050.
ORT HEROES
ORT honours “local heroes” Dr. Arnold Noyek, Lou Milrod, Isobel Bassett and Dorothy Shoichet. Jesse Cook entertains with flamenco music. Carlu, 444 Yonge St. dinner 6:30 p.m. $450 per person. Call Roni Maderer, 416-787-0339.
JF&C WORKSHOPS
Successful Step-parenting. Begins Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7:30-9 p.m., Promenade Mall, #313.
Life Skills for Today’s Woman. Begins Thursday, Nov. 5, 7-9 p.m., 4600 Bathurst St.
Dating in Midlife. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7-9:30 p.m. $36. 4600 Bathurst St.
For more information or to register, call Shawna Sidney, 416-638-7800, #215, or www.jfandcs.com.
HOLOCAUST DAY BARRIE
Barrie’s Jewish community marks Holocaust Education Day, Thursday, Nov. 5, Barrie City Hall, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Flag-raising, speeches, dignitaries, exhibits. Special guest speaker, author Alvin Abram. Contact Debbie, 705-321-7700, or Rob, 705-888-0111, or e-mail [email protected].
BONE-MARROW DRIVE
Two bone-marrow drives for single mom Shari Silverman. Oct. 31, Hillcrest Mall, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Nov. 1, National Council for Jewish Women, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
VENDORS WANTED
Beth Emeth Sisterhood hosts a giant boutique sale, Sunday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendors welcome to participate. Register by Friday, Nov. 27, 416-633-1796.
ORTHODOX SINGLES
Sasson V’Simcha invites Orthodox singles, ages 35-47, to the ROM, for a tour and lecture of the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit. Sunday, Nov. 8, 3 p.m. sharp. Refreshments following at the downtown JCC. $36. RSVP by Nov. 2, 416-256-4497, or [email protected].
NAZI PROPAGANDA
The Speakers Action Group and the Canadian Jewish Civil Rights Association present Prof. Amanda Grzyb, faculty of information and media studies, UWO, on “Nazi Media and Propaganda: How Did It Persuade German youth?” Stikeman Elliott LLP, 5300 Commerce Court W., 199 Bay, 53rd floor. Kosher. 11:45 a.m. Pre-register, [email protected] or 416-966-0722.
Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park. Casino Fallsview in Niagara Falls, Thursday, Nov. 5. Casino Rama, Wednesday, Dec. 2. Ladies lunch with Avon. Monday, Dec. 14, noon. Social bridge, Thursdays, 12:30-3 p.m. Hairdresser Barbara, Thursdays, 9-11 a.m.; call for appointment. New program, members-only line dancing, starts January on Thursdays, 10:30-noon. Wheelchair and walker accessible. Call Valerie, 416-395-7881.
Beth Tzedec Haverim Program. Monday, Nov. 2, 1:30 p.m.. Nathan O & Roey Hurwich Boardroom, Anna Porter discusses her book Kaszner’s Train, the story of an unknown Holocaust hero. $3. Call 416-781-3511.
LZA Seniors Cultural Club discussion group Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Borochov Centre, 272 Codsell. 416-630-9444.
Active Seniors, Miles Nadal JCC. Prof. Adam Fuerstenberg speaks on “The Early Origins of Yiddish: Jewish Life in Europe.” Thursday, Oct. 29, 1:30 p.m. Refreshments. Info, 416-924-6211, ext. 155.
Adath Israel Seniors. Social afternoons every Wednesday, 1-4 p.m. Everyone welcome, bridge, mahjong, scrabble, and more. Refreshments, coffee, tea, cold drinks, pastry. $2. Call Pearl, 416-635-6317, or Marcia, 416-932-1229.
BERNARD BETEL CENTRE, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. 416-225-2112. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Warren Green on “How Jews Were Engineered to Survive by Torah, Talmud and the Creation of Israel.” 10-11:30 a.m., $3 members, $6 non-members. Wednesday, Nov. 4, “A Personal Mission of Discovery/Second Generation.” 1 p.m. Free. Nov. 5 Wellness lecture, “Financial Preparation for Long-term Care, by Sun Life Financial. 1:30-2:30 p.m.
WAGMAN CENTRE, 55 Ameer Ave. 416-785-2500, ext. 2267. Monday, Nov. 2, 2:30 p.m., Assembly Room. Film, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.
Creative Arts Studio. Painting with watercolours. Monday afternoons, 1-3 p.m. Flower Pressing, Tuesday, Nov. 3 and 17, 1-2:30 p.m.
Jewish Life, a lecture series. Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m., Fireside Lounge, current issues and trends, with Rabbi Sholom Korn.
Montrealers Group, Thursday, Nov. 5, with Shawn. Fireside Lounge, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Shop and lunch at the new Bathurst St. Walmart, Monday, Nov. 2. Leave 11 a.m., returns 2:30 p.m. $5 members, $7 guests.
Prosserman Jewish Community Centre, 4588 Bathurst St. 416-636-1881 or www.bjcc.ca.
Goldie Fitness Centre. For more information, including group exercise schedule, call ext. 4105.
Register now for new family programs lineup, including My Messy Morning and Deborah’s Sing-along. Ext. 4235.
Registration open for all senior social, recreational and educational programs. Ext. 4259 or info, 4235 to register. New, tai chi, afternoon and evening classes. Buy theatre tickets with Arts Unlimited. Ext. 4235. Register for Treasures in Jewish Literature book review series. Ext. 4235.
Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, 750 Spadina Ave., 416-924-6211 or www. mnjcc.org.
Srul Irving Glick tribute concert, Thursday, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. Featuring Elmer Iseler Singers, Jacques Israelievitch, Susan Hoeppner, Jeanie Chung, Ramona Carmell, Suzuki Quartet. Al Green Theatre. $25, $15 students. Ext. 0 or [email protected].
Jewish Life Sundays on Bloor. Sunday, Nov. 1, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Diana Mingail on “The Jews of India.” $9 at the door. Ext. 154, or [email protected].
Play Reading, Sunday, Nov. 1, 4 p.m. Pea Green Theatre and Miles Nadal present The War of the Clowns, by Mark Brownell. Sue Miner director. Ext. 606 or [email protected].
Mark Clamen, The Art of Television. Nov. 2, “The HBO revolution.” $15 drop-in fee. [email protected], or ext. 606.
Kolel, Kulanu Toronto and Miles Nadal present “Torah Queeries,” revolutionary Torah commentary. Rabbis Joshua Lesser, Camille Angel, Denise Eger. Light kosher reception. Suggested donation $5.
Koffler Centre of the Arts. 4588 Bathurst St.. 416-636-1881, or www.kofflerarts.org.
Beyond the Conflict: Contemporary Israeli Cinema, with Gillian Helfield. Register ext. 4235. Tuesdays, 7:30-9 p.m., until Nov. 24. $130, students and seniors $80.
Joshua Neustein: “Margins” exhibit at ROM concurrent with Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit. Until Jan. 17.