Deadline reminder: Oct. 21 is the deadline for the issue of Oct. 31. Oct. 28 is the deadline for the issue of Nov. 7. All deadlines are at noon. Phone 416-391-1836, ext. 269; email [email protected].

Thursday, Oct. 17

JEWS AND GENES

Legal, ethical and Jewish perspectives on genetic testing are discussed, Temple Sinai, 7 p.m.  Call 416-487-3281 or [email protected].

PHILOSOPHER VS. MYSTIC

Rabbi Daniel Korobkin    examines the philosophies of Maimonides and Rabbi Yehuda Halevi in a 5-week session,  9:45 a.m., Shaarei Shomayim Congregation. $55. Call 416-877-2050 or [email protected].

Friday, Oct. 18

INFO FOR CAREGIVERS

Allison William discusses “What Every Caregiver Should Know: Tools and Resources for Success,” 1 p.m., 540 Finch Ave. W. Sponsored by Family Caregiver Connections. To register, call 416-635-2900, ext. 499.

Saturday, Oct. 19

UJPO ANNIVERSARY

The United Jewish People’s Order marks its 85th anniversary, 7 p.m. at the Winchevsky Centre, 585 Cranbrooke Ave., with an art exhibit and concert. Call 416-789-5502 or email [email protected].

B’NAI SHALOM

B’nai Shalom of Halton-Peel, a Conservative egalitarian congregation, meets today. www.bnaishalom.ca or 905-901-9889.

Sunday, Oct. 20

MAH-JONG MADNESS

Chaverot chapter of Hadassah presents Mah-Jong Madness, 2:15 p.m., Earl Bales Community Centre. $36. Call 416-630-8373 to reserve.

ADRIENNE CLARKSON

Former governor general Adrienne Clarkson discusses “True Encounters: Meeting the Other,” 7:30 p.m. Temple Emanu-El. RSVP 416-449-3880 or email [email protected].

SOCIAL MEDIA

Randy Stein discusses “Social Media: Is it kibbitzing or changing the world?” 9:15 a.m. Beth David Synagogue. $8 (includes breakfast.)

ZAREINU RUN

Join the Zareinu run team in the Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon/Walk. Call Nadine  416-661-1800, ext. 227.

BATHURST LAWN OPENING

Bathurst Lawn Memorial Park officially opens its new building at 6033 Bathurst St., 10:30 a.m.

WOMEN AND CANDLES

Rabbi Yehoshua Weber discusses “Women, Shabbat Candles and Chanukah Candles,” 10 a.m., Beth Avraham Yosef Congregation, 630 Clark Ave. W. 647-234-7299.

GRANDPARENTS DAY

Grandparents and children are invited for lunch and crafts at Temple Sinai, noon. Call 416-487-3281 by Oct. 18.

JEWS IN FILM AND TV

A 6-week course on “The Image of the Jew in Film and TV,” will be held at Darchei Noam, 7 p.m. $75/$90. Call 416-638-4783.

FALL FASHION SHOW

Temple Har Zion holds a fall fashion show and tea, 2 p.m., $36. Call Joanne Fisher 905-731-3092 or Liz Kalmanson 416-487-3838.

BAVA METZIA

Rabbi Noah Sonenberg teaches Talmud Bava Metzia Sundays until May 18, 8 p.m., Or Chaim Yeshiva. www.mekorot.ca or 416-877-2050.

FRIENDS OF YIDDISH

David Lipovitch discusses “The Canaanite Roots of Jewish Holidays,” in English and Yiddish, 2 p.m., Beth Tikvah Synagogue. RSVP Sandy 416-458-1440 or email [email protected].

THE NEXT GENERATION

Rabbi Michael Skobac discusses “Raising the Next Generation to Thrive as Jews,” 10 a.m., Schwartz/Reisman Centre. 905-303-5471.

Monday, Oct. 21

CHABAD CLASSES

Goldie Plotkin teaches a class for women, starting Oct. 21. Rabbi Avraham Plotkin teaches a Talmud class for women starting Oct. 22. Rabbi Yudi Zarchi teaches a men’s course starting Oct. 23. Rabbi Meir Gitlin teaches a Hebrew reading course for beginners starting Oct. 23. All classes at 83 Green Lane, Thornhill. Call 905-886-0420, ext. 221 or www.chabadmarkham.org.

COOKING DEMONSTRATION

Beth Sholom Sisterhood holds a Shabbat cooking demonstration, 7 p.m. $25/$30. RSVP Naomi 416-783-6103, ext. 231 or [email protected].

ORGAN DONATION

Rabbis, doctors, organ recipients and donors discuss Jewish perspectives on organ donation,  7:30 p.m., Wolfond Centre, 36 Harbord St. Register at beadonor.ca or ncjwc-ts.org.

AUTHOR TALKS

Nancy Richler discusses her novel The Imposter Bride, Beth Tzedec Congregation. Lunch at 1 p.m., review 1:30 p.m., $20. RSVP 416-781-3514, ext. 225.

THE JEWS OF TURKEY

Rifat Bali discusses “The Jews of Turkey during the Multi-party Period,” Beth Tikvah Synagogue, 8 p.m. RSVP Zoryan Institute 416-250-9807, or email [email protected].

THE ASCENT OF WOMEN

Sally Armstrong discusses “The Ascent of Women,” 2 p.m. Temple Emanu-El. 416-449-3880.

Tuesday, Oct. 22

ARAB-ISRAELI CONFLICT

Canadian Institute for Jewish Research presents Asaf Romirowsky discussing, “UNRWA:Detractor or Facilitator of the Arab-Israeli Conflict,” Lodzer Centre Congregation, 7:30 p.m. 855-303-5544.

FILM REVIEW

Heather Kassel reviews the film NO, Adath Israel Synagogue, 8 p.m.

JEWISH APPROACH TO ETHICS

Bracha Feder leads a 6-week course on “Classic and Contemporary Texts Confront Life’s Realities,” 7:30 p.m., Beth Tikvah Synagogue.

CHUG HATANACH

Rabbi David Seed discusses Chapters 37 and 145 of the Book of Psalms, Beth David Synagogue, 8 p.m.

DAVID & BATSHEVA

Loretta Tanenbaum discusses “David and Batsheva, as Seen through Amichai’s Poetry,” 10 a.m. Beth Tzedec. To register, 416-781-3514, ext. 234, or [email protected].

LUNCH AND LEARN

Senator Linda Frum discusses “The Senate of Canada,” Beth Tikvah’s Lunch and Learn series. Call 416-221-3433, ext. 352.

Wednesday, Oct. 23

FAMILY FEUDS IN THE BIBLE

Hana Werner discusses “The Rebellion: Absalom and David,” dessert, 1:30 p.m., lecture at 2 p.m., Beth Tzedec Congregation. $10. RSVP 416-781-3514, ext. 225.

MAH-JONG TOURNEY

Shaar Shalom hosts a mah-jong tournament, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Call 905-889-4975 or www.shaarshalom.ca/mahjongg.

Thursday, Oct. 24

FOUNDATIONS OF PRAYER

Rabbi Shlomo Gemara teaches a 3-week course on “The Foundations of Prayer From Abraham to Present,” 8 p.m., Shaarei Tefillah Congregation. $54. 416-877-2050 or email [email protected].

CHARTER OF VALUES

Rabbi Jarrod Grover and Prof. Salim Mansur discuss Quebec’s proposed charter of values, 7:30 p.m. Beth Tikvah Synagogue.

Other News

PEER SUPPORT

Baycrest is starting a peer support program for people who have been through the mental health system. Call Janis Sternhill, 416-785-2500, ext. 2575, or email [email protected].

TEMPLE SINAI NURSERY

Registration opens this week for Temple Sinai Nursery School. Call 416-487-3281.

ISRAELI CONSUL SPEAKS

Israeli Consul General DJ Schneeweiss discusses “The Peace Proces and Israel’s Security and Diplomatic Challenges,” Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m., First Narayever Congregation, 187 Brusnwick Ave. Free admission.

JF&CS GROUPS

GROUPS AND WORKSHOPS

Registration is required for all programs. Classes are open to all members of the community and fee reductions are available. Call Shawna Sidney, 416-638-7800, ext. 6215, or www.jfandcs.com. All classes held at the Lipa Green Centre, 4600 Bathurst St., unless otherwise noted.

Mind, Body Connection for Women: An 8-session group for women who want to learn mindfulness and meditation. Starts Oct. 17, 7 p.m.

Younger Widow/Widower Bereavement Group: A 6-session group for those under 60 who have recently lost a spouse. Starts Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m.

Beyond the Chupah, Becoming a Couple: A 5-session marriage-preparation group. Offered with the Rabbinical Assembly of Ontario. Starts Oct. 22, Adath Israel Synagogue, 7 p.m.

Widows/Widowers 60+: A 6-session group for men and women over 60 who have recently lost a partner or spouse. Starts Oct. 23, 1 p.m.

The Challenge of Anger for Women: A 6-session group for women to learn to express anger in an assertive, non-aggressive way. Starts Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m.

When You’re About to Separate, What to Tell the Kids: A workshop for parents in the early stages of separation. Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m. at the Lebovic JCC, 9600 Bathurst St.

Life Skills for Today’s Woman: A 6-session group for women wanting to make a change in their lives. Starts Oct. 29, 1 p.m., 35 Madison Ave.

Adult Child Losing a Parent: A 6-session group for adult children who have recently lost a parent. Starts Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m.

One Family, Two Homes: A 6-session series for families experiencing separation and divorce. Starts Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m.

Understanding Executive Functioning in Children With ADHD and Learning Disabilities: A workshop for parents and professionals, Oct. 30, 7 p.m.

BEREAVEMENT GROUPS

Bereaved Jewish Families of Ontario offers self-help groups for bereaved parents. Beth Feffer, JF&CS, 416-638-7800, ext. 6244, or email [email protected].

FOR SENIORS

Association of Jewish Seniors.  MPP David Zimmer speaks Oct. 17, 9:30 a.m., Shaarei Shomayim Congregation. Call Tammy 416-635-2900, ext. 458.

Adath Israel Congregation. Wednesday afternoon socials. Bridge, mah-jong, Rummikub.  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.

Bernard Betel Centre, 416-225-2112. Oct. 22 Gerald Ziedenberg discusses the 1950s, 10 a.m.; Oct. 23, Kevin Courrier discusses “The Complex World of Comedy,” 7 p.m.; Oct. 24, Judy Chodirker discusses “Eating for Brain Health,” 1:30 p.m.

Charming Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park (60+). Valerie, 416-395-7881. Casino Woodbine Oct. 23. Dance with live music Oct. 27. Tuesdays, seniors chair exercise, 10 a.m.; Thursdays, line dancing, 10 a.m.; social bridge, 12:30 p.m.

Active Seniors/Boomers Miles Nadal JCC, 416-924-6211, ext. 155. Oct. 17, 1:30 p.m., Avrum Rosenzweig discusses the work of Ve’ahavta. Oct. 24, 1:30 p.m,  Dr. Shalom Glouberman discusses “Making Canada’s health care system more patient-friendly.” Register for art appreciation classes Oct. 29/Nov. 5. The art of Georgia O’Keefe and Matisse.

Edithvale Community Centre, 416-665-9050. Feldenkrais Awareness through Movement, Mondays 10 a.m. $60/5 classes.

PROSSERMAN JCC

Sherman Campus, 4588 Bathurst St., 416-638-1881, www.prossermanjcc.com.

A beginner bridge class runs  Nov. 4-Dec. 23, 10 a.m. Beginner bridge level 2 at 1 p.m. Call ext. 4235.

Evening mah-jong for intermediates Mondays at 7 p.m.

Living Rhythm music program for pre-schoolers, starts Nov. 6, 4 p.m.; Mommy and Baby fitness starts Oct. 21, 10:30 a.m.; Glowga Funk: yoga and dance in the dark for children aged 2-6 starts Oct. 16. Call ext. 4235.

MILES NADAL JCC

750 Spadina Ave. 416-924-6211, www.mnjcc.org

Sing at the JCC: adult choir meets Tuesdays 1 p.m. Next session Oct. 21; women’s chorus meets Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Next session Oct. 22; Jewish chanting circle Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m.  Call ext. 133 or email [email protected].

The Toronto Jewish Film Society screens the Israeli film Seven Minutes in Heaven, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $15/10. Guest speaker is critic Mark Clamen. Call ext. 606.

Kevin Courrier discusses the films of Robert Altman Mondays, Oct. 21-Dec. 9., 7 p.m. ext. 606.

Learn more about making Shabbat with Belinda Keshen, Sharoni Sibony. Oct. 27, 11:45 a.m. Email [email protected].

Family Fun Fair Oct. 27, 1-3 p.m. Crafts, games and prizes for kids, while adults can learn more about community resources. Ext. 388.

Book launch for Days of Rest  by David Goldstein, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m.

Michael Bernstein Chapel holds services Thursdays at 7:15 a.m.; Sundays at 8 a.m. Call Coleman Bernstein, 416-968-0200.