Deadline reminder: Due to upcoming holidays, deadlines will change. May 17 is the deadline for the issue of May 30. May 27 is the deadline for the issue of June 6. All deadlines are at noon. Phone 416-391-1836, ex. 269; fax 416-391-0829 or email [email protected].
Thursday, May 9
ISRAELI SECURITY
Yossi Alpher discusses “The Changing Face of Israeli Security,” Holy Blossom Temple, 7:30 p.m. 416-322-5559; www.peacenowcanada.org.
GIRLS GONE GLAM
Canadian Hadassah, Yasmin chapter, presents Girls Gone Glam, an evening of shopping, music, auctions. Tickets: visit www.chw.ca/toronto or email [email protected].
ONLY YESTERDAY
Toronto Workmen’s Circle hosts a book launch for Only Yesterday: Collected Pieces on the Jews of Toronto by Benjamin Kayfetz and Stephen Speisman, 7:30 p.m., 471 Lawrence Ave. W. www.nowandthenbookstoronto.com.
AKA DOC POMUS
Beth Emeth screens the movie AKA Doc Pomus 8 p.m. $36. Pre-show reception, 6:30 p.m. For tickets, 416-633-3838.
TITANIC
Donny Zaldin and Barbara Rusch discuss “Titanic: From Myth to Memorial and the Jewish Connection,” Temple Har Zion, 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 11
B’NAI SHALOM
B’nai Shalom Congregation, a Conservative, egalitarian congregation, meets in Oakville at 10 a.m. www.bnaishalom.ca or 905-901-9889.
ROLE MODELS WHO MATTER
Dena Libman discusses “Role Models Who Matter to the Next Generation,” at Beth Tzedec Sisterhood Shabbat.
Sunday, May 12
YAD SARAH
Canadian Friends of Yad Sarah are holding a fashion show at PI Fine Art, 1180 Caledonia Rd., 7:30 p.m. RSVP yadsarahtor@bellnet,ca or 416-781-6416.
SOCCERTHON
Canadian Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro are holding a soccerthon, 4-8 p.m., Trio SportsPlex, 601 Cityview Blvd., Woodbridge. Email [email protected] or 289-597-0500.
BAKE SALE
The Sisterhood of the Thornhill Community Shul is holding an auction bake sale, 3-5 p.m., 949 Clark Ave. W.
MORNING AT THE OPERA
Beth David Brotherhood presents a Morning at the Opera with members of Opera York, 9 a.m. $10 includes breakfast.
BALLROOM DANCING
Ballroom dancing classes are being offered Sundays at Stashover-Slipia Synagogue, 11 Sultana Ave., 1:30 and 2:45 p.m. [email protected].
Monday, May 13
The NEW NORTH
Sergei Plekanov discusses “The New North: Environment, Economy and Security in the Arctic,” Temple Emanu-El, 2 p.m. 416-449-3880.
BAKE SALE
A bake sale benefiting Small Wonders will be held at 122 Bannockburn Ave., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Parking at 157 Falkirk St.). Email [email protected] or 416-623-2682.
FOOTNOTE
Beth Tzedec book and film club discusses the film Footnote. Viewing at 10:30 a.m.; dessert at 11:50 a.m.; review at 12:30 p.m. $20. RSVP 416-781-3514, ext. 225 or [email protected].
AUDITION
Medina Theatre Ensemble holds an audition for The Second Time Around, 2 Neptune Dr., boardroom (buzz #121), 7:30-9:30 p.m. RSVP 416-638-2716 or 416-785-0344.
THE RABBIS AND JESUS
Rabbi Michael Skobac discusses “What Did the Rabbis Teach About Jesus,” 8:35 p.m., Shaarei Tefillah Congregation. or [email protected]; 416-789-0020 .
Tuesday, May 14
JEWISH EDUCATION
“The Challenges of Jewish Education” is the keynote presentation for Shavuot with speakers from Camp Ramah, the Toronto Heschel School, Leo Baeck Day School and Centre for Jewish Education, Beth Tikvah Synagogue, 10 p.m.
CHOOSE LIFE
“Judaism, Suicide and Assisted Suicide” is the topic at Shaar Shalom Synagogue’s Leyl Tikun Shavuot. Services at 8 p.m.
OTHER NEWS
CELEBRATE MOTHERS
For a minimum of $25, you can send cards to honour the women in your life, while helping women in shelters on Mother’s Day. Funds raised will also support Act to End Violence Against Women. 905-695-5372 or www.canadahelps.org.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Jewish Information Service is looking for a volunteer for the information desk at the Lipa Green Centre. Shift is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays, until October and then Mondays. Call Barbara 416-631-5843 or [email protected].
Baycrest welcomes youths between the ages of 13 and 24 to join the summer volunteer program. Provide companionship and assist with creative arts, fitness, outings and administrative work. 416-785-2500, ext. 2572; www.baycrest.org/volunteer.
Volunteers needed to deliver kosher meals on wheels. Pick up from Baycrest or Pride of Israel Synagogue. Mileage reimbursed. Call Circle of Care 416-373-4100.
REUNION
Hillel Academy of Ottawa, Class of 1963 is holding a reunion May 19. Send an email to: [email protected].
QUILTS OF ISRAEL
The Ailsa Craig Community Quilt Festival presents Quilts of Israel, Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre, 155 Annie Ada Shipley St., Ailsa Craig, Ont. There will be over 100 quilts from Israel and Israeli quilters teaching workshops. May 20-25. Visit: www.ailsacraigquiltfestival.ca.
RENT A SPARE ROOM
List your spare room or basement apartment with the Accommodation Registry at Jewish Information Service of Greater Toronto. Help is available for renters as well. 416-635-5600 or email [email protected].
SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE
Psychologist Rabbi Eliezer Schnall is the scholar-in-residence May 17-18 at Bnai Torah Synagogue. To reserve 416-226-3700, ext. 21, or email [email protected].
FRIENDS OF YIDDISH
Friends of Yiddish hold their annual meeting, May 22, 7 p.m., Beth Tikvah Synagogue. RSVP by May 16 to 416-458-1440 or email [email protected]
ISRAELI IDOLS PERFORM
Idan Amedi and Roni Daloomi (Israeli Idol winners) perform for Peace of Mind’s Benefit concert for Israeli soldiers, May 28, Beth Tzedec, 8 p.m. For tickets, call 416-804-0144 or 416-500-0924.
JEWISH HERITAGE MONTH
Exhibits marking Jewish Heritage Month will be on display at Dufferin Clark Library, 1441 Clark Ave. W., Vaughan and Bathurst Clark Resource Library, 900 Clark Ave. W., Vaughan.
All programs require registration and are open to all members of the community. To register, call Shawna Sidney, 416-638-7800, ext. 6215, or www.jfandcs.com. All classes at Lipa Green Centre, 4600 Bathurst St., unless otherwise noted.
Effective Parenting: A 4-session group for parents of children ages 2 to 11. Starts May 22.
When You’re About to Separate, What to tell the Kids: A workshop for parents in the early stages of separation. May 23, 6:30 p.m., Lebovic JCC.
Supporting Self-Reliance in Teens with ADHD: A workshop for parents. May 28, 7 p.m.
BEREAVEMENT GROUPS
Bereaved Jewish Families of Ontario offers self-help groups to bereaved parents. Beth Feffer, JF&CS, 416-638-7800, ext. 6244, or [email protected].
FOR SENIORS
Adath Israel Congregation. Wednesday afternoon socials. Bridge, mah-jong, Rummikub. Refreshments $2. Call Sheila, 416-665-3333, or Marcia, 416-932-1229.
Shaar Shalom. Play bridge Mondays, 1:30 p.m. Lessons, 12:30 p.m. 905-889-4975.
Beth Emeth. Experienced mah-jong and Rummikub players meet Mondays and Wednesdays. 416-633-3838.
Seniors Cultural Club meets Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Borochov Cultural Centre, 272 Codsell. 416-630-9444.
New Horizons is a Jewish Hungarian Seniors Club. Kosher food, card games. 416-256-1892.
Charming Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park. (60+). Valerie, 416-395-7881. Crawford Lake, May 14; Hairdresser/barber, May 16, 10 a.m.-noon; Casino Rama, May 22; Dance with live music, May 26. Tuesdays, fitness, 10 a.m., Thursdays, line dancing, 10 a.m., social bridge, 12:30 p.m.
Bernard Betel Centre, 416-225-2112. May 9, Margaret Furman discusses exercise, 1:30 p.m. May 12, Comedy Workshop with Neil Berger, 1:30 p.m. May 14, Ephraim Pell of the Israel Stamp Club, 10 a.m.
Active Seniors/Boomers Miles Nadal JCC, 416-924-6211, ext. 155.
Jewish archives presents early Toronto collections. Bring photos/memorabilia. May 9, 1:30 p.m.
Sherman Campus, 4588 Bathurst St., 416-638-1881, www.prossermanjcc.com.
Information meeting for Spirituelle Divas, May 9, 7:30 p.m.
Mah-jong games, Monday afternoons; Yiddish conversation, Mondays, 1:30 p.m.; Analyze This with Kevin Courrier starts May 22; Four Great Operas with Iain Scott starts June 4; Provocative Female Artists with Osnat Lippa starts June 13; Folk dance, Wednesday,s 10 a.m., Duplicate bridge, Thursdays, 12:30 p.m.; Shalom Singers are looking for new members, Thursdays, 10 a.m.
750 Spadina Ave. 416-924-6211, www.mnjcc.org.
Baruch Sienna teaches a course on “Reading Jewish,” Thursdays starting May 23, 7:30 p.m. Ext. 154.
Adam Nayman discusses four controversial film directors, Mondays 7-9 p.m. May 13, Roman Polanski.
Music at the MNJCC. Women’s Chorus, Mondays, 7:30 p.m.; Daytime choir, Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Klezmer Ensemble, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. MNJCC Community Choir performs June 5 and June 6, 8 p.m.
Structure and Photo by David Trautrimas is in the gallery until May 21.
Downtown Tikkun Leil Shavuot, May 14, 8 p.m.-6 a.m. Special program for children and teens. Ext. 154.
Tickets on sale now for MNJCC 60th anniversary dance, June 13, 7:30 p.m. $36. Ext. 0
Michael Bernstein Chapel holds services Thursdays at 7:15 a.m., Sundays at 8 a.m. Coleman Bernstein, 416-968-0200.
Lebovic Campus, 9600 Bathurst St., Vaughan. 905-303-1821. Call ext. 3037 to register. www.srcentre.ca.
Health Series: May 21, Sue Merritt discusses protecting your heart and brain from cardiovascular disease, 7:30 p.m.; June 4, Dr. Rana Singh provides an introduction to naturopathic medicine, 7:30 p.m.