Deadline reminder: The CJN is not publishing an issue on Jan. 2. The deadline for the issue of Jan. 16 is Jan. 6. All deadlines are at noon. Phone 416-391-1836, ext. 269; email [email protected].
Sunday, Jan. 5
ROSH CHODESH NIGHT OUT
The Chai Centre shows the film Does God Still Make Miracles? at 8 p.m. at 1089 Spadina Rd. Email [email protected].
Monday, Jan. 6
VISION IMPAIRED CLUB
The Jewish Club for the Vision Impaired meets 7:30 p.m., Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. Lifts can be arranged. Call Bess, 905-508-2892.
Tuesday, Jan. 7
THE OTHER SON
Beth Tikvah Synagogue shows the film The Other Son, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 8
BOOK CLUB
A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian by Marina Lewycka will be discussed at the Beth Tikvah women’s book club, 1:30 p.m. RSVP Raizie Jacobson 905-707-7377, or email [email protected].
MORASHA CLASSES
Barrie Wilson teaches a class on “Reading Paul’s Letters through Jewish Eyes,” 11:15 a.m., Jan. 8-Feb. 5, Beth Emeth Synagogue.
Rabbi Mordechai Torczyner teaches a class on “Giants of Sephardic Jewry,” 10 a.m., Jan.8-Feb. 5, Beth Emeth Synagogue. Call Loretta to register, 416-789-7400.
Upcoming Events
STRESS MANAGEMENT
Learn how to cope with stress, and learn healthy habits, yoga and more. Tuesdays, 2-3:30 p.m., Jan. 14- Feb. 11, Circle of Care, 4211 Yonge St. To register, call Revital at 416-635-2900, ext. 463 or ext. 592.
HEBREW CLASSES
Temple Sinai offers Hebrew classes for adult beginners (starting Jan. 14) and intermediates starting Jan. 9. Call 416-487-3281.
Conversational Hebrew ulpan method with Yael Lev is offered at Pride of Israel Synagogue. Learn modern vocabulary and discuss current events, for intermediate students (Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.) and advanced students (Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.). Call 416-226-0111, ext. 10.
SHABBAT SHIRAH CONCERT I
Cantors David Edwards, Tibor Kovari, David Rosen and Eyal Bitton, accompanied by a live band, perform Israeli and chassidic melodies for Shabbat Shirah, Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m. at Beth Emeth Synagogue. $10/$15. For tickets call 416-221-3433 or 416-633-3838.
SHABBAT SHIRAH CONCERT II
Kyra Folk-Farber and Cantor Benjamin Maissner present A Yiddish Recital: Tears and Laughter Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m., Holy Blossom Temple. $36 416-789-3291, ext. 224.
BAT MITZVAH CLUB
Chabad of Markham’s bat mitzvah club begins Jan. 12. To register, call 905-886-0420, ext. 221.
LASER TAG
Canadian Young Judaea welcomes students in grades 9 to 12 to a night of laser tag, food and fun, Jan. 18. Email [email protected].
FAMILY LAW WORKSHOP
Lorne Fine discusses “Division of Assets,” Jan. 22. Call the legal information service of Act to End Violence Against Women at 905-695-5374 or email [email protected]. Free.
BOOK REVIEW
Marilyn Herbert reviews The Best Place on Earth by Ayelet Tsabari, Jan. 14, 8 p.m., Adath Israel Synagogue.
BUTTER
Temple Har Zion shows the film Butter, Jan. 14, lunch at noon, movie at 12:30 p.m., Free.
THE YIDDISH CINEMA
Friends of Yiddish show the film The Yiddish Cinema, Jan. 12, 2 p.m., Beth Tikvah Synagogue. Film will be introduced by Shlomo Schwartzberg. RSVP Sandy, 416-458-1440, or email [email protected].
SHORESH FOOD CONFERENCE
Register now for the Shoresh Food Conference, Feb. 2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m, Miles Nadal JCC. Join rabbis, farmers, foodies and activists to explore the intersection of Jewish tradition and contemporary food ethics. www.shoresh.ca.
STEM CELL PUZZLE
Weizmann Canada presents Dr. Jacob Hanna discussing “Revealing a Piece of the Stem Cell Puzzle,” Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m., The Beer Academy, 75 Victoria St. For tickets call Esther 416-733-9220 or www.weizmann.ca/sot2014.
JEWISH REFUGEES
Mordechai Kedar discusses “The Untold Story of Almost a Million Refugees,” Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m., Darchei Noam Congregation, as part of a series on Jewish refugees from Arab lands.
JEWISH ETHICS
“Jewish Ethics vs. Society’s Ethics: The Talmud’s Most Controversial Cases” is the topic of a panel discussion with rabbis Yehoshua Weber, Mordechai Torczyner and Mordechai Scheiner, Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m., Clanton Park Synagogue, 11 Lowesmoor Ave. 416-633-4193.
SKATES FOR SINAI
Temple Sinai is collecting gently used skates and helmets to donate to the children of Flemingdon Public School. Drop off your donation at the temple, or email [email protected].
SONGS OF THE SEPHARDIM
Musicologist Judith Cohen will perform traditional songs of Morocco and the former Ottoman lands. Her daughter, dancer and singer Tamar Ilana, will add traditional flamenco vocal repertoire, Jan. 9, 7:30 p.m., Temple Sinai.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Have you been through the mental health system? Would you like to be a peer support to others going through the system and soon to be discharged from the hospital? Baycrest is starting a new support program. For more information, contact Janis Sternhill at 416-785-2500, ext. 2575, or email [email protected].
YIDDISH PROGRAMS
David Gale leads a Yiddish theatre workshop focusing on “Broadway Goes Yiddish,” 7-9 p.m., Jan. 23-March 27.
New beginners, and ongoing intermediate and advanced Yiddish classes to improve conversation, reading and writing skills begin Jan. 12. Yiddish culture for kids though arts and interactive activities, Sundays, 9:30 am.-noon. Classes held at Beth David Synagogue, 55 Yeomans Rd.
To register for programs, visit www.committeeforyiddish.com, or call Barbara 416-631-5843.
SHABBAT SHIRAH WORKSHOP
Adam David discusses “Middle Eastern and Afro-Latin Influences on Modern Jewish Music,” at a Shabbat Shirah brunch, Beth Emeth Synagogue, Jan. 12, 10 a.m.
SILK PAINTING WORKSHOPS
Paula Miller leads a 7-part series on painting on silk. Create something special for your home for Shabbat. Starts Jan. 14 at Beth Emeth Synagogue. $30/$35. Call 416-633-3838.
YIDDISH VINKL
Sara Waxman speaks in Yiddish about Jewish food traditions, Jan. 9, noon at the Free Times Cafe, 320 College St. $18 (includes buffet lunch). Email www.yiddishvinkl.com.
JF&CS GROUPS
GROUPS & 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 visit www.jfandcs.com. All classes at the Lipa Green Centre, 4600 Bathurst St., unless otherwise noted.
Effective Parenting: A 4-session group for parents of children aged two to 10. Starts Jan. 27, 7 p.m.
Mind-Body Connection for Women: An 8-session group for women to learn mindfulness and meditation. Starts Jan. 29 at 35 Madison Ave., 2 p.m. or Jan. 30, Lipa Green Centre, 7 p.m.
Beyond the Chupah, Becoming a Couple: A 5-session marriage-preparation group for couples getting married in the coming year. Starts Jan. 29, 7 p.m., Beth Tzedec Synagogue.
BEREAVED JEWISH FAMILIES
Bereaved Jewish Families of Ontario regularly provides 8-week self-help groups to bereaved parents. Call Beth Feffer at 416-638-7800, ext. 6244, or email [email protected]
FOR SENIORS
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.
Temple Har Zion. Play mahjong Wednesday afternoons. Email [email protected].
Bridge Club at Forest Hill Library is looking for new members. Call Lea, 416-487-7630.
Beth Tzedec Haverim. Author Rona Arato discusses her book The Last Train, Jan. 6, 1:30 p.m. 416-781-3514, ext. 232.
Adult 55+, Miles Nadal JCC Tu b’Shvat celebration Jan. 23, 1:30 p.m. with JNF shlichah Hadar Epstein. Pre-registration required by Jan. 13, 416-924-6211, ext. 0 or email [email protected].
Charming Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park (60+). Valerie, 416-395-7881. Barber/hairdresser Jan. 9, 10 a.m. Casino Woodbine, Jan. 22. Tuesdays, seniors chair exercise, 10 a.m. (resumes Jan. 7); Tuesdays and Thursdays, social bridge, 12:30 p.m.
New Horizons is a Jewish Hungarian seniors club that offers kosher food and is looking for new members. Call George, 416-256-1892.
Senior Social Club Hadar is looking for new members for conversation, exercise and games. Monday and Wednesday afternoons, Garnet A. Williams Community Centre, 501 Clark Ave. W. Thornhill. Call Phyllis, 905-889-5722 or Etka 416-663-8270.
PROSSERMAN JCC
Sherman Campus, 4588 Bathurst St., 416-638-1881, www.prossermanjcc.com.
Special classes: Dec. 26, family Zumba 11 a.m.; Dec. 31, family yoga 11:30 a.m.; Jan. 1, family Zumba 10:30 a.m.
Registration for the Jack and Pat Kay Centre Camp is now open. Call 416-636-2267, or register online at centrecamp.ca/register.
Women-only fitness classes now offered. Cycling, yoga, Zumba, core conditioning. Email [email protected], or ext. 4103.
Register now for winter programs: Beverlee Swayze discusses “The History of Symphony,” Jan. 21, 1 p.m.
Osnat Lippa presents “Treasures of the Guggenheim,” Feb. 11 and Feb. 18.
Iain Scott discusses “Four Jewish Operas,” starting Jan. 16.
Learn to play mah-jong. Beginners program runs jan. 13-Feb. 24, 7-9 p.m.; or Jan. 15, 1-3 p.m.
To register, call ext. 4235.
MILES NADAL JCC
750 Spadina Ave. 416-924-6211, www.mnjcc.org
Register now for winter fun and learning. Pottery classes start Jan. 8; Klezmer ensemble begins Jan. 14; Hebrew travel skills workshop Jan. 19 , Jan. 26; Hebrew Institute begins Jan. 20; fiction and poetry workshops start Jan. 20.
Aviva Chernick hosts a symposium and celebration in honour of Shabbat Shirah featuring local musicians and leaders of prayer, Jan. 12, 1-6 p.m., $15/$20. For tickets, call ext. 0.
Subscribe now to the Toronto Jewish Film Society 2014 season. $100/$60. Call ext. 139, or email [email protected].
Times and Toys, paintings by Rob Croxford, is on display in the gallery until Jan. 23.
Register now for film studies with critic Shlomo Schwartzberg focusing on the work of Steven Spielberg, Mondays 7-9 p.m., Jan. 20-March 17.
Klezmer Music Ensemble conducted by Eric Stein meets Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Call ext. 0 to register.
Got Shabbat? Shabbat program (songs, games and stories) for children ages 0-4 with an adult starts Jan. 10. Ext. 388.
The women’s chorus meets Mondays 7:30 p.m.; daytime choir meets Tuesdays, 1 p.m.
Michael Bernstein Chapel holds services Thursdays at 7:15 a.m.; Sundays at 8 a.m. Call Coleman Bernstein, 416-968-0200.
SCHWARTZ/REISMAN CENTRE
Lebovic Campus, 9600 Bathurst St. 905-303-1821.
The Daring Independent Film Festival shows Israeli movies Dec. 29. Some of the films shown are Strangers No More, Welcome Home, Dolphin Boy, Red Nose, 804 Machal, and Out in the Dark. Register by Dec. 25 at [email protected].