Deadline reminder: Due to the holidays, deadlines will change. Aug. 29 is the deadline for the issue of Sept. 12. Sept. 3 is the deadline for the issues of Sept. 18 and 25. All deadlines are at noon. Phone 416-416-391-1836, ext. 269, email [email protected].

Saturday, Aug. 31

ORILLIA COUNTRY SHUL

Orillia Country Shul holds services during the summer.  Aug. 31, Rabbi Arthur Bielfeld. Services at 10:30 a.m., 151 Creighton St. S. 705-327-7069.

SLICHOT SERVICES

Beth Tzedec Congregation shows the film The Mystery of San Nicandro, 9:30 p.m., and holds Slichot services at 10:45 p.m. Midnight dessert reception.

At Temple Har Zion, Rev. Greg Smith-Young, founder of United Against the Boycott, a group of United Church ministers and members against the church’s boycott against goods produced in the West Bank, speaks at Slichot services starting at 9 p.m., followed by Havdalah and Slichot at 10 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 1

MEZUZAH CHECKS

Have your mezuzah checked or buy a new one at the Chai Centre, 1089 Spadina Rd. Call 416-271-0659, or email [email protected].

Tuesday, Sept. 3

ROSH HODESH

Learn about “The Art of Prayer,” for women only, at the Chai Centre, 8 p.m, 1089 Spadina Rd.

Other News

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Baycrest Freeman Family Day Centre is looking for a volunteer who can teach music and incorporate music education into a program. To volunteer, visit www.baycrest.org/volunteer, or call 416-785-2500, ext. 2572.

Reena is looking for creative arts volunteers to work with the Reena Theatre Troupe helping to prepare for a major production. Volunteers with skills/interests in dance, music, acting, lighting, sound, scene design and production are needed. The commitment is Sundays 1-5 p.m. from September 2013 to May 2014 at 972 Clark Ave. W., Thornhill. Call Mille Chadwick, 905-889-2690, ext. 2112, or email [email protected].

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.

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].

HOLOCAUST SUPPORT

Baycrest Holocaust Resource Program offers support groups for child survivors of the Holocaust and adult children of Holocaust survivors. Group meetings begin in September. Call Shoshana Yaakobi 416-785-2500, ext. 2271, or email [email protected].

RABBI PAYSACH KROHN

Rabbi Paysach Krohn discusses “A Time for Commitment and Connection,” Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. at Beth Avraham Yoseph Synagogue. Sponsored by Eitz Chaim Schools.

BOWLING GROUPS

A men’s bowling group is looking for new members for  Thursday nights. Call Ian 905-881-2009.

Maven Bowling is looking for new bowlers. First week of the season is Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m. at Bowlerama Newtonbrook. Call Ron Caine, 416-518-8333 or 905-889-8333.

HEBREW CLASSES

A beginners Hebrew class with Irv Kirshenblat is being offered at Beth Tikvah Synagogue starting Sept. 17 during the day and Sept. 23 evenings. Call 416-221-3433, ext. 308.

Ulpan method made easy with Yael Lev, beginner level 2, Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.; intermediate level 1, Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., Pride of Israel Synagogue. $150/10 weeks. Call 416-226-0111, ext. 10.

YIDDISH CLASSES

Yiddish classes for beginners through advanced will be taught Sunday mornings, 10 a.m. to noon, Beth David Synagogue. Yiddish culture for kids, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Adults $150/10 sessions; kids $20. Classes start Sept. 29. Call Barbara 416-631-5843, or visit www.committeeforyiddish.com.

HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES

Am Shalom Synagogue, a Reform synagogue in Barrie, offers tickets for the High Holidays. Call 705-792-3949.

Beth Isaiah Congregation, Guelph, led by Rabbi Avraham Fisher, is holding services. Call 519-265-1591, or visit www.guelphsynagogue.ca.

B’nai Shalom Congregation, a Conservative, egalitarian congregation, meets in Oakville for the High Holidays. Call 905-901-9889, or email [email protected].

Chabad Jewish Discovery Centre, 1552 Dundas St. W., offers High Holiday services. Call 905-268-4432, or visit www.JewishMississauga.com.

Nefesh HaChayim, a participatory minyan led by Rabbi Adina Lewittes, meets at the Workmen’s Circle, 471 Lawrence Ave. W. For tickets, call Tania, 905-760-9472, or email [email protected].

Shaare Zion Congregation, led by Rabbi Gary Zweig, meets at the Gibson Retirement Residence, 1955 Steeles Ave. E. Call 905-886-0178, or email [email protected].

Temple Sinai, 210 Wilson Ave., offers a variety of services for adults and children over the High Holidays. Call 416-487-4161, or visit www.templesinai.net.

The Winchevsky Centre holds secular humanistic services, 585 Cranbrooke Ave. Tickets, 416-789-5502, or email [email protected].

JF&CS GROUPS

 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 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.

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. Casino Woodbine Sept. 25. Dance with live music Sept. 22. Monday to Thursday, mah-jong, Rummikub and dominoes, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Tuesdays, chair exercise for seniors, 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. Register for the Opera Appreciation Series with Iain Scott, starts Sept. 24. Oct. 6, 12:15 p.m., 60th anniversary brunch with the Jordan Klapman Trio.

Active 55+ Miles Nadal JCC offers small group fitness classes. Call Colin Blayney 416-924-6211, ext. 526, or email [email protected].

Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. 416-225-2112.  Aug. 29, Anna Skomorovskaia discusses “Foods that Boost Your Health,” 1:30 p.m. Sept. 3, Shlomo Schwartzberg discusses “Film Censorship in America- Part 1,” 10 a.m.

PROSSERMAN JCC

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

Now accepting registration for limited spaces in September for junior and senior kindergarten full-day program with kosher lunch and snacks. Call Kailah Rubin, ext. 4351.

Mah-jong tournament games for experienced players, Mondays at 1:30 p.m; casual Yiddish conversation, Mondays 1:30 p.m.; folk dancing with Teme and Sandy, Wednesdays at 10 a.m.; recorder with Judy, Wednesdays; duplicate bridge with Samy Toledano, Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.

Spirituelle Divas – new chapters forming. Call to join for monthly get-togethers Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.

MILES NADAL JCC

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

Register now for fall programs, music, film lecture series, adult theatre classes, pottery, Hebrew Institute, Jewish learning, kids’ programs, athletics, sports leagues and more. Ext. 0.

Adult daytime choir meets all summer, Tuesdays at 1 p.m. No experience or sight reading needed. Email [email protected].

Fall swim lessons registration now open. Call ext. 530, or email [email protected].

Manage hand and foot pain with MELT treatments. Classes start the week of Sept. 9. Call Karen Turack at ext. 501 or email [email protected].

The Ontario Jewish Archives at 40, photos from the Ontario Jewish Archives 40th anniversary exhibition are on display at the gallery from Sept. 1 to Oct. 3. Reception, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.

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