What’s New deadlines: Deadline for the March 11 issue is March 1, and deadline for the March 18 issue is March 8. Phone 416-391-1836, fax 416-391-0829, e-mail [email protected].
POLISH-JEWISH HERITAGE
Shalmi Bar-Mor, Holocaust historian, will talk on “When Oil Was Struck in the Shtetl: The Impact of Modernity on Jewish Life and Identity,” 7:30 p.m. Beth Habonim, 5 Glen Park Ave. Presented by Polish-Jewish Heritage Foundation of Canada. $5 members, $8 non-members.
WHO’S IN CHARGE?
Parents will learn ways to move from a win-lose conflict situation to one of problem solving. Skills will be introduced, 7.30 p.m., Temple Sinai. $15 in advance; $20 at the door. 416-487.3281 or [email protected].
NEW ANTI-SEMITISM
Shabbat Zachor lecture and discussion, “The New Anti-Semitism – Is It New? With Israeli historian, Shalmi Bar-Mor, 8:15 p.m., Congregation Habonim, 5 Glen Park Ave.
TORAH CLASS
Beth Tikvah Torah class, 10-11 a.m., Tetzaveh, everyone welcome.
ARK DEDICATION
Shaar Shalom Synagogue is dedicating a new Ark, 9:45 a.m. Kiddush follows celebration.
SERVICES
Toronto Partnership Minyan meets at Toronto Heschel School, Sheppard and Faywood. Shiur 9 a.m., services 9:30 a.m. [email protected]
KULANU TORONTO
Screening of Reclaiming Our Pride, about the politics in Toronto’s Pride Parade, 2-3 p.m., Wolfond Centre basement, 36 Harbord St. $10 suggested donation.
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
The Koffler Chamber Orchestra season continues with “From Sweden to Italy” with stops in Jerusalem and Prague, 7 p.m., Shaar Shalom Synagogue. Tickets, ticketweb.com or 1-888-222-6608.
ADD/ADHD
Attention deficit awareness program is holding a workshop geared toward parents, guardians, teachers and others living and working with people with ADD and ADHD. 7-8:30 p.m., 30 Drewry Ave. 416-395-1727 to register.
RABBI CAPERS FUNNYE
The first African-American rabbi to serve on the Chicago Board of Rabbis, and Michelle Obama’s first cousin, Rabbi Capers Funnye, will talk about his journey to Judaism and to the rabbinate, 7:30-8:15 p.m., Temple Sinai. Members $10, non-members $15. 416-487-3281 or [email protected].
SHABBAT PRAYERS
Rabbi emeritus Michael Stroh continues his series on the Deep Meaning of Prayers in the Shabbat Morning Service, Temple Har Zion, 7:30 p.m.
TUESDAY AT THE MOVIES
Beth Tikvah Synagogue is screening Arranged, 2 p.m. No reservations, $5 at the door.
MUSIC AND TORAH
Beth Emeth continuing education presents Cantor Aaron Bensoussan in a six-part program, Explore Faith and Spirituality through Music and Torah, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Tonight’s program, “Stop Crying.” No charge. 416-633-3838.
CANTOR IN CONCERT
Beth Sholom Synagogue’s Cantor Meir Finkelstein will appear in concert with his daughter Emily. 8 p.m. Tickets $18. Rivy, 416-783-6103, ext. 228.
COMMANDMENTS IN ART
Rabbi Michal Shekel will speak on “The Ten Commandments in Art” at a lecture in memory of Rabbi Sol Tanenzapf, sponsored by Beit Rayim Synagogue, Reena Battle Centre. Ma’ariv, 7:30 p.m., lecture, 7:45 p.m.
BIKUR CHOLIM
Bikur Cholim luncheon recognizes gynecologist Dr. Paul Bernstein, rofeh of the year. Kehilat Shomrei Shabbos Congregation. [email protected].
YIDDISH VINKL
Frieda Johles Forman will speak about “Jewish Refugees in Switzerland during the Holocaust,” noon, Free Times Café, 320 College St., $15 includes lunch and program. RSVP, [email protected].
PURIM CELEBRATIONS
Shaarei Tefillah Congregation children’s celebration following the Megillah reading, which begins at 7:15 p.m., Feb. 27.
Adath Israel Congregation, Purim concert with Kayla, Feb. 28, 9:30 a.m., followed by carnival, 10:30 a.m. $10 concert and carnival; $7 concert only; $3 carnival only. Prize given with tickets purchased in advance, 416-635-5340.
Winchevsky Centre’s family Purim carnival, Feb. 27, 11 a.m., 585 Cranbrooke Ave. Costume parade, performance by Clay & Paper Theatre. 416-789-5502, www.winchevskycentre.org.
Toronto Partnership Minyan hosts a Purim celebration at Toronto Heschel School, Sheppard and Faywood, Feb. 27. Megillah 8 p.m. [email protected].
Beth Jacob Synagogue’s Purim party, Feb. 28 starts at 4:30 p.m. with Minchah and followed by seudah, 5 p.m. Prizes for best costume. $10 adults, children under 10 free. 416-635-9287 for reservations.
Kehillat Shaarei Torah Purim winter olympics, Feb. 28, 4:30-6:30 p.m. 416-229-2600.
Temple Emanu-El and Ve’ahavta join together at the temple to support Ve’ahavta’s Kinder Kit project at a Purim carnival, Feb. 28, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $20 adults, children under 13 $10.
Anshei Minsk, Megillah reading, Feb. 27, 8:15 p.m. followed by Purim party. Dance to the sounds of Eldan Cohen and Co., Anshei Minsk Synagogue, 10 St. Andrew St. [email protected]
DRIVERS NEEDED
Bernard Betel Centre requires drivers for Meals on Wheels and visitors for homebound seniors, Naomi Ziegler, 416-225-2112, ext. 127.
OPEN HOUSE
Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School open house, March 3, 10 a.m., April 21, 10 a.m., 750 Spadina Ave., 2nd floor. RSVP, Judy, 416-928-3537, ext. 135 or [email protected].
YIDS IN THE HALL
Comedy show with Yids in the Hall, a fundraising event for Hillel Children’s Workshop. March 6, 7 p.m., Bishop Strachan School, 298 Lonsdale Rd. $36 includes wine and sweet table. www.hilleltoronto.com, 416-277-3340.
MELTON MINI SCHOOL
Registration open for the Melton Mini School graduate classes. Jewish Denominations: Challenges of Modernity begins March 3 for eight weeks. Call 416-789-7400.
GIRLS’ SHABBATON
Girls’ Shabbaton, March 5-7 with Rabbi Danny and Esther Bahar. No charge. For info, 905-882-6755.
DAILY SERVICES
Temple Har Zion holds daily services: weekdays in temple library, lower level, 7:15 a.m., followed by breakfast; Shabbat, Torah study and breakfast, 9 a.m., followed by service at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday and statutory holidays, 9:15 a.m. in library. 905-889-2252.
BLOOD SERVICES
Blood donor clinic, Beth Tikvah Synagogue, March 7, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 1-888-2-DONATE for info and to book appointment.
SHAAREI TEFILLAH
Natanel Javesky conducts a four-week seminar on Jewish medical ethics, beginning March 2, 8 p.m. No charge.
Rabbi Moshe Stern conducts a four-week seminar on the Passover Haggadah, beginning March 3, 8 p.m. No charge. 416-787-1631.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
BBYO and Canadian Young Judaea’s Battle of the Bands is raising funds for Free the Children, 7:30 -11 p.m., Dufferin Clark Community Centre, 1441 Clark Ave W. Tickets $12, 416-398-2004 or [email protected]. March 6.
JF&CS GROUPS
Call Shawna Sidney, 416-638-7800, ext. 215, or www.jfandcs.com for info on following groups.
Birthday’s, Hockey Games and Holidays: making it work after divorce, March 8, Lipa Green Centre, 7-9 p.m.
High-Conflict Divorce, for parents wanting to develop strategies to deal with high-conflict situation. Active participation, not for those in an abusive situation, March 10, 6:30-9 p.m., Lipa Green Centre.
Adolescents and Divorce focuses on helping adolescents cope during transitional time, March 11, Lipa Green Centre, 7-9 p.m.
When You’re About to Separate, What to Tell the Kids, March 24, Promenade Mall, Suite 313, 6:30-9 p.m.
Develop a Successful Business Relationship with your Child’s Other Parent, March 25, Lipa Green Centre, 7-9 p.m.
Effective Parenting: four-session group for parents of children 2-11 years, begins March 25, 7-9 p.m., Promenade Mall, suite 313.
Adath Israel Congregation Wednesday social afternoons for men and women. Bridge, mah-jong, cards, refreshments. $2. Call Pearl, 416-635-6317, or Sheila, 416-665-3333.
Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park, friendly atmosphere in beautiful surroundings: line-dancing, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Bridge, Thursdays, 12:30-3 p.m. Casino Rama, Wednesday, March 3, 10 a.m. departure. Sunday dance, March 21, 7-10 p.m. with live music. Valerie, 416-395-7881.
Active Seniors, Miles Nadal JCC, March 4, 1:30 p.m., lecture with music: “Early Yiddish Tin Pan Alley New York 1890-1920” features Jordan Klapman, 416-924-6211 ext. 155
BERNARD BETEL CENTRE, 1003 Steeles Ave. W., 416-225-2112.
Diabetes risk screening, March 9, 10 a.m.-noon. Call Nadya for appointment, ext. 126.
Lecture, “A Jewish Scientist’s Journey from Traditional Atheism to Uncommon Faith,” with Arnie Gotfryd, March 9, 10-11:30 a.m., $3 members, $6 non-members.
Prosserman JCC, Sherman campus, 4588 Bathurst St., 416-638-1881, or www.prossermanjcc.com.
Purim Drum Circle, Feb. 28, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Magician, drums, face painting, refreshments. Megillah reading to follow. $25 per family of 4. To reserve tickets, call ext. 4235.
New programs at the Culinary Arts Studio include “Soups to Warm Your Soul” with chef Margie Arosh Feb. 25, 7:30-9:30 p.m. “Say Good-bye to Passover Boxed Desserts!” with chef Ellen Grossman, March 4, Noon-4 p.m. “Food for the Soul Series,” with Rabbi Mordechai Torczyner of Yeshiva University Torah Mi Tzion, March 8, 1-3:30 p.m. To register, 416-638-1881, ext. 4235.
Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave., 416-924-6211, or www.mnjcc.org.
Celebrate Purim @ the J, Feb. 28. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m, $5 per person / $10 per family at the door, ext. 154
Feb 26-28, Canadian Art Foundation Reel Artists Film Festival. Screenings at the Al Green Theatre. Passes $65, advance only; individual tickets $10 in advance; rush tickets $12; students and seniors $7.
416-368-8854, ext. 102. Info: www.canadianart.ca.
New lecture series, Exploring Israeli Society, Mondays, March 1-22, 6 -8 p.m. Register: ext. 0
Media Mondays: The Art of Television, March 1, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Topic: “Where Do We Go From Here? A Look into the Future of Television.” Drop in, $12. Ext. 606.
Al Green Theatre and Canada-Israel Cultural Foundation present ISH Theatre’s Odysseus Chaoticus
March 4 and 6, 8 p.m., Al Green Theatre, clown theatre for adults/teens, general admission $18,
students (ages 13+ ) and seniors $12. Ext 0.
March 3, 9:15-11:15 a.m., “A Healthy Dose of Laughter: International Week of Clowning, Laughter and Healthcare,” free community plenary with international experts and Israel’s dream doctors. Al Green Theatre, no registration necessary.