Deadline reminder: The deadline for the issue of Jan. 23 is Jan. 13. The deadline for Jan. 30 is Jan. 20. All deadlines are at noon. Phone 416-391-1836, ext. 269; email [email protected].
Thursday, Jan. 9
HEBREW CLASSES
Temple Sinai offers Hebrew classes for adult beginners (starting Jan. 14) and intermediates starting today. Call 416-487-3281.
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, 7:30 p.m., Temple Sinai.
YIDDISH VINKL
Sara Waxman speaks in Yiddish about Jewish food traditions, noon at the Free Times Cafe, 320 College St. $18 (includes buffet lunch) email www.yiddishvinkl.com.
Sunday, Jan. 12
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, 7:30 p.m., Clanton Park Synagogue, 11 Lowesmoor Ave. 416-633-4193.
THE YIDDISH CINEMA
Friends of Yiddish shows the film The Yiddish Cinema, 2 p.m., Beth Tikvah Synagogue. Film will be introduced by Shlomo Schwartzberg. RSVP with Sandy 416-458-1440, or email [email protected]
SHABBAT SHIRAH WORKSHOP
Adam David discusses “Middle Eastern and Afro-Latin Influences on Modern Jewish Music,” at a Shabbat Shirah brunch, Beth Emeth Synagogue, 10 a.m.
BAT MITZVAH CLUB
Chabad of Markham’s bat mitzvah club begins today. To register, call 905-886-0420, ext. 221.
TU B’SHVAT FUN
PJ Library celebrates Tu b’Shvat with arts and crafts and treats 3:30-5 p.m. at the Wolfond Centre for Jewish Life, 36 Harbord St. Free. Register at www.pjlibrary.eventbrite.ca.
HOLOCAUST LOOTED ART
Fern Smiley discusses “Art Lost during the Holocaust: 70 Years Later,” Lodzer Synagogue, 7:30 p.m. $10. 416-636-6665.
YIDDISH PROGRAMS
New beginners and ongoing intermediate and advanced Yiddish classes to improve conversation, reading and writing skills begin today. 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 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, 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, 7:30 p.m., Holy Blossom Temple. $36 416-789-3291, ext. 224.
Monday, Jan. 13
STEM CELL PUZZLE
Weizmann Canada presents Dr. Jacob Hanna discussing “Revealing a Piece of the Stem Cell Puzzle,” 7:30 p.m., The Beer Academy, 75 Victoria St. For tickets, call Esther 416-733-9220 or www.weizmann.ca.
MISSION OF HOPE
Beth Sholom Synagogue shows the film Mission of Hope, about Col. Ilan Ramon, and serves dinner, 5 p.m. $10. Call 416-783-6103, ext. 228.
KOL BO SHABBAT
Today is the last day to register for Temple Har Zion’s Kol Bo Shabbat (Jan. 17). Dinner $18. Call 905-889-2252, ext. 5.
Tuesday, Jan. 14
BOOK REVIEW
Marilyn Herbert reviews The Best Place on Earth by Ayelet Tsabari, 8 p.m., Adath Israel Synagogue.
BUTTER
Temple Har Zion shows the film Butter. Lunch at noon, movie at 12:30 p.m. Free.
SYNAGOGUE MUSIC
Cantor Charles Osborne leads a 3-session series on Jewish musical compositions through the ages, 7 p.m., Temple Sinai.
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.
SILK PAINTING WORKSHOPS
Paula Miller leads a 7-part series on painting on silk. Create something special for your home for Shabbat. Starts tonight, 7:30 p.m. at Beth Emeth Synagogue. $30/$35. Call 416-633-3838.
Wednesday, Jan. 15
JEWS FOR JUDAISM
Rabbi Michael Skobac discusses “Understanding Today’s Missionary Threat to the Jewish Community,” first in a 6-part series, 8 p.m., Holy Blossom Temple. Free. To register, call 416-789-0020 or email [email protected]
Upcoming Events
CONVERSATIONAL HEBREW
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, 7:30 p.m.) and advanced students (Thursdays, 1:30 p.m.). Call 416-226-0111, ext. 10.
LASER TAG
Canadian Young Judaea welcomes students in grades 9-12 to a night of laser tag, food and fun, Jan. 18. Email [email protected].
ISRAEL ADVOCACY
Join Israel advocacy trainers and learn how to defend Israel in the media and among colleagues and peers. Speakers include Mordechai Kedar, Jacques Gauthier, Mark Vandermaas, Solomon Benzimra, Yudit Shier-Weisberg, Jan. 26, Village Shul, 1072 Eglinton Ave W. To register, visit bit.ly/israelday.
TU B’SHVAT TALK
Ryan Dyment discusses “The Economy of the Future: Connecting the Economy and the Environment,” Jan. 20, Temple Sinai, 7 p.m.
FAMILY LAW WORKSHOP
Lorne Fine discusses “Division of Assets,” Jan. 22. Call the legal information service of Act to End Violence Against Women, 905-695-5374, or email [email protected]. Free.
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.
JEWISH REFUGEES
Mordechai Kedar discusses “The Untold Story of Almost a Million Refugees,” Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m., Darchei Noam Congregation, part of a series on Jewish refugees from Arab lands.
TU B’SHVAT FUN
PJ Library celebrates Tu b’Shvat with arts and crafts and treats at the Schwartz-Reisman Centre, 9600 Bathurst St., Vaughan, Jan. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free, but register at www.srcentre.ca.
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, call Janis Sternhill at 416-785-2500, ext. 2575, or email [email protected].
BROADWAY GOES YIDDISH
David Gale leads a Yiddish theatre workshop focusing on “Broadway Goes Yiddish,” 7-9 p.m., Jan. 23-March 27. To register, visit www.committeeforyiddish.com, or call Barbara, 416-631-5843.
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 2 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 who are going to be 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 Sholom Synagogue. Chai Society senior group holds a Tu b’Shvat seder, Jan. 15, noon. $8. Call 416-783-6103, ext. 228 to reserve.
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.
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 call 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. 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.