Deadline reminder: Feb. 4 is the deadline for the issue of Feb. 14 and Feb. 11 is the deadline for the issue of Feb. 21. All deadlines are at noon. Phone 416-391-1836, ex. 269; fax 416-391-0829 or email [email protected].
Thursday, Jan. 31
MEMORY AND AGING
Dr. Morris Moscovitch discusses “Memory, Aging and the Brain,” 8 p.m., Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue.
ONE FAMILY HIKE
Learn about the One Family Fund’s Road to Jerusalem Hike (Oct. 13-17), tonight at Beth Torah Congregation, 7:30 p.m. or Feb. 6, Holy Blossom, 7:30 p.m. RSVP [email protected].
Saturday, Feb. 2
TOT SHABBAT
City Shul offers a Shabbat program for children ages 1 to 5, with a parent. Services start at 10 a.m., tot Shabbat at 11 a.m., Wolfond Centre, 36 Harbord St.
READING THE BIBLE
Visiting scholar Rabbi Harvey Meirovich discusses “The Hertz Chumash: Fighting for Jewish Integrity,” at Beth Tzedec Synagogue, Shabbat morning. Feb. 4, “Etz Hayim: Defining Conservative Judaism for a New Century,” at 7:30 p.m.
COMEDY NIGHT
Comedian David Kilimnick and the BAYT’s improv group, The Shtickmen perform at Beth Avraham Yosef of Toronto, 613 Clark Ave. W., Thornhill. Tickets $25 at the door. www.bayt.ca.
Sunday, Feb. 3
CINEMA PROSECCO
The film Ebrei a Roma (Jewish in Rome) will be shown in celebration of the Italian-Jewish Friendship Garden at Canada House in Jerusalem. Brunch at noon, film screening at 1 p.m., Corus Entertainment Centre, 25 Dockside Dr. $90. RSVP Liana Shlien, 416-635-5491.
WORLD WIDE WRAP
Beth Emeth Brotherhood celebrates World Wide Wrap at 8 a.m., breakfast and discussion following services. Call 416-633-3838 to register.
Monday, Feb. 4
PAUL GODFREY
Paul Godfrey speaks to Temple Sinai young adults about leadership and community, 7:30 p.m., 1450 Don Mills Rd. Suite 500. To register, call Hayley 416-487-4161 or [email protected].
WHAT’S REFORM JUDAISM?
Rabbi Micah Streiffer discusses the history, beliefs and future of Reform Judaism, tonight, Feb. 18, Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m., Temple Kol Ami, 36 Atkinson Ave., Thornhill. 905-709-2620.
BETH TZEDEC HAVERIM
Henry Silver discusses visiting young cancer patients in Kenya, 1:30 p.m. 416-781-3514, ext. 232.
Tuesday, Feb. 5
RABBI YISSOCHER FRAND
Rabbi Yissocher Frand delivers a lecture on “Re-kindling the Spirit, Putting More Passion in our Yiddishkeit,” 8 p.m., Beth Avraham Yosef of Toronto Congregation.
USER FRIENDLY JUDAISM
Rabbi Miriam Margles discusses “Feeling at Home in the Synagogue,” tonight and March 5, 7 p.m., Eastminster Boardroom, 310 Danforth Ave. (Jackman entrance). [email protected].
TUESDAYS WITH LARRY
The movie A Mighty Heart is shown at Beth Tikvah Synagogue, 2 p.m. $5.
Wednesday, Feb. 6
NEW TO TWO
A program for babies and toddlers (up to age 2) and an adult is offered at Shaar Shalom, Wednesdays 10 a.m. Call 905-889-4975 to register.
HEREDITARY CANCERS
Dr. Ellen Warner discusses hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and Dr. Steven Gallinger discusses hereditary gastrointestinal cancers, 8 p.m. Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue.
PAUL PENNA OPEN HOUSE
Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School holds an open house at 10 a.m. Call Sheri Rapp, 416-928-3537 or [email protected].
MONEY MATTERS
Patricia Lovett-Reid discusses “Money Matters,” Beth Sholom Synagogue 7 p.m. $10. Call Naomi, 416-783-6103 or [email protected].
LUNCH AND LEARN
Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich holds a lunch and learn at the offices of Torkin Manes, 151 Yonge St., noon. 416-783-6103 or email [email protected].
JEWS FOR JUDAISM
Rabbi Michael Skobac discusses “The Eternal Torah vs. The New Testament,” 8 p.m., Beth Torah Congregation. 416-789-0020 or [email protected].
Thursday, Feb. 7
JEWISH LGBT SPEED DATING
Kulanu Toronto holds a LGBT speed-dating night, The Vic, 580 Church St. Registration at 7 p.m. RSVP by Jan. 31, [email protected].
LEMBA JEWS OF ZIMBABWE
Modreck Zvakavapano Maeresera discusses Zimbabwe’s Lemba Jewish community, in a satellite broadcast from New York, 7:30 p.m., Temple Sinai. $10/$15.
BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD
Sheldon Glass discusses “Jewish Artists and Moguls from Broadway to Hollywood,” noon, Free Times Cafe, 320 College St. RSVP [email protected].
Other News
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].
VENDORS WANTED
Vendors wanted for a March 3 market, 15 Hove St. Proceeds to B’nai Brith programs and Uptown Chabad. Call Sandy 416-631-8261 or [email protected].
FREE HEBREW COURSE
Beth Emeth Synagogue offers a free Hebrew reading course starting Feb. 10, 9:15 a.m. Call 416-633-3838.
MELTON COURSE
Mitch Parker teaches a course on “Loners and Outsiders in the Tanach,” Holy Blossom Temple, starting April 18. Call 416-789-7400.
CARD GAMES
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 at 12:30 p.m., Mondays. 905-889-4975.
Beth Emeth. Experienced mah-jong and Rummikub players meet Mondays and Wednesdays at 416-633-3838.
Registration is required for all programs. Groups and workshops are open to all members of the community and fee reductions are available. All classes at Lipa Green Centre, 4600 Bathurst St., unless otherwise noted. Call Shawna Sidney, 416-638-7800, ext. 6215, or www.jfandcs.com.
Mind, Body Connection for Women: An 8-session group. Starts Jan. 31, 7 p.m.
Parenting the Child with ADHD: A 4-session group. Call for pre-group assessment. Starts Feb. 4, 7 p.m.
Living with Teens, A 6-session group for parents. Starts Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m.
The Challenge of Anger for Women: A 6-session group. Starts Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m. at 35 Madison Ave. or Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m., Promenade Mall, Suite 313.
Life Skills for Today’s Woman: A 6-session group for women who want to make changes in their lives. Starts Feb. 6, 7 p.m.
Successful Step-parenting: A 6-session group for couples in blended families. Starts Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m., Promenade Mall, Suite 313.
One Family, Two Homes: A 6-session series for families experiencing separation and divorce. Starts Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m., Promenade Mall, Suite 313.
FOR SENIORS
Charming Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park. (60+). Valerie, 416-395-7881. Barber, hairdresser, Jan. 31, 9:30 a.m. Casino Rama, Feb. 13. Membership registration now open for 2013.
Bernard Betel Centre, 416-225-2112. Feb. 5., Judith Cohen discusses “Music in the Lives of Crypto-Jews in Portugal,” 10 a.m.; Feb. 7, Polina Phillips discusses “Falls Prevention in the Winter,” 1:30 p.m.
Wagman Centre Entertainers are in rehearsal for their new production and looking for men who love to sing, dance and entertain. Call J. Ross, 416-733-0580.
Seniors Cultural Club meets Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Borochov Cultural Centre, 272 Codsell. 416-630-9444.
New Horizons is a Jewish Hungarian seniors club that offers kosher food, card games and casino trips. 416-256-1892.
Active Seniors/Boomers Miles Nadal JCC, 416-924-6211, ext. 155, Michael Mandel discusses “Jewish Toronto as Reflected in the Yiddish Press 1935-1953,” Jan. 31, 1:30 p.m. Positive aging group discussion series with Phyllis Fien starts March 5.
Sherman Campus, 4588 Bathurst St., 416-638-1881, www.prossermanjcc.com.
Concert with Judy and David on Family Day, Feb. 18. Call ext. 4235.
Tickets for theatre day trips now on sale.
Purim Carnival and Circus Show, Feb. 24, 10:30 a.m. For tickets, call ext. 0.
Opera with Iain Scott runs Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. Jan. 31, Don Giovanni. Feb. 7, Aida.
Red Cross babysitters course, Feb. 10, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., for children 11 and older.
Film lectures with Kevin Courrier, Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m.
Art Appreciation with Osnat Lippa, “The Impressionists,” Feb. 12-March 5.
Social art program, Mondays, 2 p.m.; folkdance, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.; recorder, Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.; duplicate bridge, Thursdays, 12:30 p.m.; current events, Thursdays, 12:45 p.m.
750 Spadina Ave. 416-924-6211, www.mnjcc.org.
Kevin Courrier discusses the films of Woody Allen, Mondays until Feb.11, 7-9 p.m.
Songwriting workshop with Kobi Hass, Jan. 31-April 4, 7-9 p.m. For relative beginners and experienced songwriters. Call ext. 0 or [email protected].
Jewish Immigrant Writing in America, with Sharoni Sibony, Feb. 7-28, 7 p.m., Ext. 154.
How-to Purim. Learn blessings, stories and recipes for the holiday. Feb. 10, 9:30 a.m., Ext. 277.
Adam Nayman discusses the films of the Coen brothers, Feb. 25- April 29.
Register now for the MNJCC Theatre Lab, March 7-May 30. Develop skills while rehearsing pieces from new Jewish theatre.
The MNJCC Klezmer Ensemble meets Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. The Women’s Chorus meets Mondays, 7:30 p.m.
Paintings by Irit Epstein on display in the gallery until Feb. 18.
Awakening the Voice, Sounding the Soul: Jewish Chanting Circle with Rabbi Miriam Margles, Jan. 23-June 26, 7:30-9 p.m., twice monthly. $10 drop-in or $80 for the series. Info: [email protected].
The Michael Bernstein Chapel holds services Thursdays at 7:15 a.m. and Sunday at 8 a.m. Call Coleman Bernstein, 416-968-0200.
Lebovic Campus, 9600 Bathurst St., Vaughan. 905-303-1821. Call ext. 3037 to register. www.srcentre.ca.
“Jewish Parenting” with Rabbi Chezi Zionce, Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m.
Book club with Nick Maes, Feb. 21, March 21, 7:30 p.m.
Learn CPR and basic first aid, Feb. 3 or March 17, 1-3 p.m.
Bingo, Jan. 31, 1 p.m.;
Glee Club meets Jan. 28-April 15, 7:30 p.m.