Deadline reminder: Nov. 4 is the deadline for the issue of Nov. 14. Nov. 11 is the deadline for the issue of Nov. 21. All deadlines are at noon. Phone 416-391-1836, ext. 269; email [email protected].
Friday, Nov. 1
SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE
Rabbi Donniel Hartman is the scholar in residence this Shabbat at Beth Sholom Synagogue. Friday night dinner at 6 p.m. Lecture at 8 p.m. Saturday on “The Holocaust and the Creation of the State of Israel.” RSVP 416-783-6103, or email [email protected].
Saturday, Nov. 2
TORAH CLASS
Allen Cooper teaches the Torah class this week at Beth Tikvah Synagogue.
ISRAEL & THE ARAB WORLD
Jonathan Kay, Tovah Lazaroff, Shmuel Rosner and David Weinberg discuss “Israel, the Arab World and the Media,” 8:30 p.m., Shaarei Shomayim Congregation. $15. www.torahinmotion.org.
MUSLIM ANTI-SEMITISM
Tahir Gora, director of the Muslim Committee Against Anti-Semitism, speaks at Temple Sinai, 10 a.m.
Sunday, Nov. 3
A DAY OF LEARNING
Torah in Motion sponsors a day of learning, starting at 9:20 a.m. at Shaarei Shomayim Congregation. For schedule, see www.torahinmotion.org. Register at 416-633-5770.
JEWISH MALE CHOIR BENEFIT
The Toronto Jewish Male Choir performs a benefit concert for Zareinu, 7 p.m. at Shaarei Shomayim Congregation. $36. For tickets, call Nadine Joffe 416-661-1800, ext. 227, or visit www.zareinu.org.
DO SOMETHING SWEET
Maya and Zachary Winkler hold a fundraiser with cotton candy, face painting, silent auction and more to raise money for the Hospital for Sick Children, 3-5 p.m., 81 Ramblewood Lane, Thornhill.
JEWISH WAR VETERANS
Jewish War Veterans of Canada, Toronto Post, holds a general meeting, Lipa Green Centre, 4600 Bathurst St. Breakfast 9:30 a.m., meeting at 10. Nov. 11, the war veterans will re-dedicate the Flames of Memory memorial, 10:45 a.m., Lipa Green Centre. RSVP 416-635-2883, ext. 5181.
FUND FOR CHILDREN
Robert Meeropol (son of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg) is the guest speaker at a fundraiser for the Mary Pitawanakwat Fund for Children, 4 p.m., Winchevsky Centre, 585 Cranbrooke Ave.
HEBREW CLASSES
Beth Emeth Synagogue is running a 5-session Hebrew reading crash course (beginner’s level) starting today, 9:15 a.m. Free. Register at 416-633-3838.
Monday, Nov. 4
ART CRIME IN WAR
Doug Purdon discusses “Art Crime in Time of War,” 2 p.m. Temple Emanu-El. 416-449-3880.
Tuesday, Nov. 5
RUSSIAN CAREGIVERS
An educational support group for Russian-speaking caregivers whose loved ones have dementia will be held for 6 weeks, starting today, 6 p.m., Bernard Betel Centre. To register, call 416-635-2900, ext. 498 or 477.
MATT HAIMOVITZ
Cellist Matt Haimovitz and the Ontario Philharmonic Orchestra perform works by Jewish composers, 8 p.m., Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St. W. $40. For tickets call 416-922-3714, ext. 103, or visit www.mooredaleconcerts.com.
CHUG HATANACH
Irving Matlow discusses Chapter 83 of the Book of Psalms, 8 p.m., Beth David Synagogue.
Wednesday, Nov. 6
THE CANADIAN ECONOMY
Benjamin Tal discusses “Is the U.S. Economy Really Recovering? What does this mean for Canada and the world?” at a breakfast meeting of Canadian Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro, 7:30 a.m., 6 Rosehill Ave. Call 289-597-0500, or email [email protected].
OPEN HOUSE
Netivot HaTorah Day School holds an open house, today at the south campus, 470 Glencairn Ave., 7:30 p.m. and at the north campus, Nov. 13, 18 Atkinson Ave., Thornhill, 7:30 p.m. RSVP Mashie Feintuch, 905-771-1234, ext. 234.
Other News
HOLOCAUST EDUCATION
Nov. 2. Mark Celinscak discusses “British and Canadian Forces at Bergen-Belsen,” Congregation B’nai Torah, 8 p.m.
Nov. 3. The Weirzbnik Society shows a film about the community during the war, Bialik Day School, 2760 Bathurst St., 2 p.m.
Samuel Kassow discusses “Emanuel Ringelblum and the Oyneg Shabbes Archive,” in Yiddish, Lipa Green Centre, 2 p.m.
Piotr Wrobel and Tamara Trojanowska discuss “Witold Pilecki: Auschwitz Volunteer,” 4 p.m., George Ignatieff Theatre, University of Toronto, 6 Hoskin Ave.
Nov. 4. The film No Place on Earth will be shown at Beth Tikvah, 7:30 p.m. Director Janet Tobias will introduce the film.
A staged reading performance of Angel in the Night will be presented by Medina Theatre Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Temple Sinai.
Nov. 5. Robert Jan Van Pelt discusses his research into the 40,000 Nazi camps, 8 p.m., Shaar Shalom Synagogue.
Michael Marrus discusses “Yitzhak Zuckerman and the Memory of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising,” 7:30 p.m., Holy Blossom Temple.
Beth Radom Congregation presents the story of the Czech Torah scrolls, with voices of the Toronto Jewish Chorus, 7 p.m., 18 Reiner Rd.
Doris Bergen discusses “Giving Voice to Survivors,” noon, Beth Tikvah Lunch and Learn Series, $20. 416-221-3433, ext. 352.
Nov. 6. Anna Janina Kloza discusses “Teaching about the Shoah and Jewish Heritage In Poland,” 7:30 p.m., Borochov Cultural Centre, 272 Codsell Ave.
Nov. 7. Mordechai Ben-Dat discusses “History of the Jewish Press in Europe and the Role of the Media during the Holocaust,” 7 p.m., Temple Har Zion.
David Abramowitz discusses “Stalin’s Holocaust,” noon, Free Times Cafe, 320 College St. www. yiddishvinkl.com.
The White Rose, a play by Lillian Groag, runs Nov. 7, 8 & 10 at City Playhouse Theatre, 1000 New Westminster Dr., Thornhill. For tickets, call 905-882-7469.
Nov. 9. Rabbi Erwin Schild shares his memories of Kristallnacht, at Adath Israel Synagogue, Shabbat morning service.
Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett discusses the Museum of the History of Polish Jews, Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue, 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 12. Bernd Wollschlaeger discusses his journey from the Wehrmacht to the IDF, 8 p.m., Chabad of Markham, 83 Green Lane.
FOR CHILDREN
Uncle Moishy performs a benefit concert for DANI, Nov. 10 at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue. For tickets, go to www.dani-toronto.com
Beth David Synagogue holds a teddy bear and pyjama havdallah evening, Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m., www.bethdavid.com.
A NIGHT OF WONDER
Small Wonders, an organization that supports Jewish couples experiencing infertility, is holding a “Night of Wonder,” Nov. 14, 7:15 p.m. For tickets, see smallwonders.ca, or call 416-742-0090.
JF&CS GROUPS
GROUPS AND 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.
Adult Child Losing a Parent: A 6-session group for adult children who have recently lost a parent. Starts Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m
Successful Step-Parenting: A 4-session group for couples living in blended families, starts Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m.
Life Skills for Today’s Woman: A 6-session group for women wanting to make a change in their lives. Starts Nov. 6, 7 p.m.
Looking Ahead: A 6-session group for newly separated or divorced individuals. Starts Nov. 7, 7 p.m.
Living with Teens: A 6-sesion group for parents of teenagers. Starts Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.
Parenting the Child/Teen with ADHD: A 4-week group for parents of children diagnosed with ADHD. Call 416-638-7800, ext. 6215 for a pre-group assessment.
Healthy Dating & Relationships for Teens: A 2-part workshop for teens ages 15 and older, starts Nov. 21, 5 p.m., Schwartz Reisman Centre.
Stop the Roller-coaster: A workshop for parents or professionals who want to learn more about the change in teenagers’ behaviour and attitudes. Nov. 27, 7 p.m.
Is There Life After A Death: A workshop for men and women who have lost a spouse and want to move forward. Nov. 28, 7 p.m., Prosserman JCC.
BEREAVEMENT GROUPS
Bereaved Jewish Families of Ontario presents a panel discussion and healing service on “The Loss of a Child,” Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m., Beth Sholom Synagogue. No cost, but RSVP: [email protected] or 416-638-7800, ext. 6312.
FAMILY FUN DAY
Jewish Family and Child hosts a Family Fun Day, Nov. 10 at the Prosserman JCC, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For tickets, visit www.jfandcs.com.
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.
Beth Tzedec Haverim: Kitty Wintrob discusses her memoir I’m Not Going Back, Nov. 4, 1:30 p.m. 416-781-3514, ext. 232.
Bridge Club at Forest Hill Library is looking for new members. Call Lea, 416-487-7630.
Bernard Betel Centre, 416-225-2112. Nov. 5, Corey Keeble discusses “The Titanic: ‘The Unsinkable Ship,’” 10 a.m.; Nov. 6, Alvin Abram discusses “Stories of Chance and Circumstance,” 10:30 a.m., as part of Holocaust Education Week; Nov. 7, Jane Teasdale discusses “Hiring Help Privately and Through an Organization,” 1:30 p.m.
Charming Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park (60+). Valerie, 416-395-7881. Dance with live music, Nov. 3, 7 p.m. Casino Woodbine, Nov. 20. Tuesdays, seniors chair exercise, 10 a.m.; Thursdays, social bridge, 12:30 p.m.
Active Seniors/Boomers Miles Nadal JCC, 416-924-6211, ext. 155. Nov. 5, Art appreciation with Osnat Lippa, “The Works of Georgia O’Keefe,” 1:30 p.m. Nov. 7, Alain Goldschlager discusses his collection of 3,500 Holocaust memoirs, the third-largest in the world. Refreshments at 1:30, program at 2 p.m.
Senior Social Club Hadar is looking for new members for conversation, exercise and games. Monday and Wednesday afternoons at Garnet Williams Community Centre, 501 Clark Ave. W. Thornhill. Call Phyllis, 905-889-5722.
Care After Home Care: Learn about long-term care options and substitute decision-making, Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m., Bernard Betel Centre, RSVP by Nov. 6. 416-635-2900, ext. 499. Sponsored by Family Caregiver Connections.
Edithvale Community Centre, 416-665-9050. Feldenkrais Awareness through Movement, Mondays 10 a.m. $60/5 classes.
PROSSERMAN JCC
Sherman Campus, 4588 Bathurst St., 416-638-1881, www.prossermanjcc.com.
Prosserman JCC Daycare and Preschool hold an open house, Nov. 17, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call Kailah Rubin, ext. 4250.
Osnat Lippa explores modern Jewish artistic culture in Israel, Nov. 12, 1 p.m.
Women only fitness classes now offered. Call ext. 4000.
MILES NADAL JCC
750 Spadina Ave. 416-924-6211, www.mnjcc.org
Subscribe now to the Toronto Jewish Film Society 2014 season. $100/$60. Call ext. 139, or email [email protected].
Eli Rubenstein discusses “Tales of Courage from the Shoah,” Nov. 3, 11 a.m.
Kevin Courrier discusses the films of Robert Altman Mondays, 7 p.m. Nov. 4, Film Noir: The Long Goodbye.
Kobi Hass presents “The Evolution of Israeli Songs,” Nov. 10, 11 a.m.
Toronto Jewish Film Society presents Monsieur Batignole. Guest speaker Yves Etienne Massicotte. Nov. 10, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets at the door, only. $15/$10. Ext. 606.
The downtown Jewish community holds a ceremony to mark the 18th anniversary of Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin’s death. Nov. 10, 7 p.m., Wolfond Centre, 36 Harbord St. Free but space is limited. RSVP [email protected].
MNJCC Fitness Programs: Email [email protected] or ext. 574.
MELT Method: Self-treatment techniques to help prevent pain and heal injury, Wednesdays 11 a.m. to Nov. 13; Healthy breast yoga, Wednesdays 12:15 p.m.to Nov. 13; Beyond addiction yoga, Fridays, 6:30 p.m. to Dec. 6.
Rhythm Distributed, works by Bernice Eisenstein, are on display in the gallery, Oct. 29-Nov. 18.
Michael Bernstein Chapel holds services Thursdays at 7:15 a.m.; Sundays at 8 a.m. Call Coleman Bernstein, 416-968-0200.