What’s New: Week of August 15

Deadline reminder: Due to the Jewish holidays, deadlines will change. Aug. 19 is the deadline for the issue of Sept. 4. Aug. 29 is the deadline for the issue of Sept. 12. Phone 416-416-391-1836, ext. 269; email [email protected].

 

Saturday, Aug. 17

 

ORILLIA COUNTRY SHUL

Orillia Country Shul holds services during the summer with visiting guest rabbis and speakers. Aug. 17, Rabbi Tina Grimberg; Aug. 24, Rabbi Daniel Mikelberg; Aug. 31, Rabbi Arthur Bielfeld. Services at 10:30 a.m., 151 Creighton St. South. 705-327-7069.

 

TORAH AT BETH TIKVAH

M. Bernstein leads the Torah discussion this week at Beth  Tikvah Congregation.

 

Sunday, Aug. 18

 

RUDY AND ESTER

Shaar Shalom Singles and the Intersynagogue Singles (50+) present A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream Dance with music by Rudy and Ester, 7:30 p.m. at Shaar Shalom Synagogue, 2 Simonston Blvd. $10. Call 905-889-4975, ext. 72.

Monday, Aug. 19

 

HIGH HOLIDAY PREPARATION

Rabbi Wayne Allen discusses “What Your Rabbi Won’t Tell You on the High Holidays,” 7:30 p.m., Kensington Place, 866 Sheppard Ave. W. Aug. 26, Rabbi Allen discusses “The World Without You.”

 

Tuesday, Aug. 20

 

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

Pride of Israel Synagogue is going to see Fiddler on the Roof. Tickets, which include bus, orchestra theatre ticket and kosher box lunch are $110 for members, $130 for non-members. Call 416-226-0111.

 

Wednesday, Aug. 21

 

YITZHAK RABIN

Jerry Zaidenberg discusses the life of Yitzhak Rabin, 7:30 p.m., Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue.

NEW TO TWO

Shaar Shalom Synagogue continues with its New to Two program, songs, games and crafts for children up to 2, Wednesday mornings. To register, call 905-889-4975.

 

Other News

 

YOUTH FAIR

Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto Congregation is holding a youth fair, Aug. 25, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., with inflatables, shofar-making ($5 prepaid only by Aug. 12) a barbecue, and more. Vendors who have a service, product or program of interest to children or teens, contact Rich Winkler at 905-886-3810, ext. 135 or visit www.bayt.ca

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Baycrest Freeman Family Day Centre is looking for a volunteer who can teach music and is able to 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 send an email to: [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].

 

GRIEF DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Rabbi Jarrod Grover and bereavement group facilitator  Annette Foux discuss “Coping with Grief during the High Holidays,” Aug. 25, 10 a.m., Beth Tikvah Synagogue. 416-221-3433.

 

JEWISH WAR VETS

The Jewish War Veterans of Canada, Toronto Post, entertain the residents of K Wing,  Sunnybrook Hospital Aug. 25, 11 a.m. for lunch, 4600 Bathurst St. RSVP 416-635-2883, ext. 5181 before Aug. 20.

 

JUMP START HEBREW

Jump Start Hebrew is a half-day camp program for children entering Junior Kindergarten to Grade 2, Aug. 26-30 at Beth Sholom Synagogue. Email [email protected].

 

SINGLES IN THE PARK

The Sparklettes perform for Singles in the Park, which caters to Jewish men and women over 50, Aug. 25, Earl Bales Community Centre, 7 p.m. $12. RSVP 416-631-0005 or email [email protected].

 

HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES

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

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].

Winchevsky Centre holds secular, humanistic services at 585 Cranbrooke Ave. For tickets, call 416-789-5502 or email [email protected].

 

JF&CS GROUPS

 

 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

 

Association of Jewish Seniors. Monica Black discusses “The Moving Nightmare Made Easy,” 10 a.m., Aug. 15, Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue. 416-635-2900, ext. 458.

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.

Hadar Senior Citizens Social Club is looking for new members. The club meets Monday and Wednesday afternoons, Garnet Williams Community Centre, 501 Clark Ave., Thornhill. Call Phyllis 905-889-5722.

Charming Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park. (60+). Valerie, 416-395-7881. Trip to Woodbine Casino, Aug. 21; Lunch and Laugh Aug. 29. 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. Aug. 15, Art appreciation, Israeli artists with Osnat Lipa, refreshments at 1:30 p.m., program starts at 2 p.m. Register for Opera Appreciation Series with Iain Scott, starts Sept. 24.

Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. 416-225-2112. Aug. 20, Rabbi Michael Skobac discusses “A Jewish Approach to Inner Peace,” 10 a.m.; Aug. 21, Israel Day Festival, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.; Aug. 22, Anna Skomorovskaia discusses “Navigating the Grocery Store,” 1:30 p.m.

The Sunday Nighters is a bowling and social group for seniors. First session is Aug. 25 at Playtime Alley, 7 p.m. Call Al Federman 416-635-0563 or Hanita Chencinski 416-922-1400.

Active 55 Plus Outwardly Active Event. Enjoy a free concert at the Toronto Music Garden with Swamparella, Aug. 18. Meet at the Miles Nadal JCC at 3 p.m.; program starts at 4 p.m. 416-924-6211, ext. 526 or email [email protected].

 

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.; Folkdance 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.

Car, bike and truck show, Aug. 18, 3-6 p.m. BBQ and music. Call ext. 4235.

The movie How to Train your Dragon will be shown under the stars Aug. 25. $10 for ticket and nut-free snacks.

 

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-   Aug. 14 for members; Aug. 21 for non-members. 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, Aug. 14 for members, Aug. 21 for non-members. Call ext. 530 or  email [email protected].

Weight of Memory, visual art by David Brock, Mahla Shapiro, Jessica Thalmann, Yael Brotman and Shlomi Amiga is on display at the gallery until Aug. 28. Call ext. 250 or email [email protected].

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