What’s New holiday deadlines: Deadline for the April 8 issue is March 24. Deadline for April 15 is April 7. Phone 416-391-1836, fax 416-391-0829, e-mail [email protected].
MEANINGFUL SEDER
Rabbi Wayne Allen, Beth Tikvah Synagogue, leads a discussion on adding to the Passover story. 6:45 p.m. following Minchah.
SHABBAT SERVICE
B’nai Shalom of Halton-Peel, a Conservative egalitarian congregation is holding its monthly Shabbat service in Oakville. Kiddush follows services. Location and details, [email protected] or visit www.bnaishalom.ca
SHABBAT HAGADOL
The community is invited to a Shabbat hagadol drashah, 6 p.m., by Rabbi Moshe Stern, Shaarei Tefillah Congregation. Topic, “Lessons of Pesach As We Confront a Hostile World.” Men and women welcome, 416-798-1631.
TORAH CLASS
Beth Tikvah Torah class, 10-11 a.m., Tzav. Everyone welcome.
SHABBAT LUNCHEON
Beth Jacob V’Anshei Drildz Congregation is holding a Shabbat hagodol luncheon. Tickets, $18 for adults, children under 5 are free. Call the shul office, 416-638-5955.
MINYAN
Toronto Partnership Minyan (Central) meets at Toronto Heschel School, Sheppard and Faywood. Shiur 9 a.m., services 9.30 a.m. Kiddush following. For information, [email protected].
PASSOVER SEDER
West Toronto Jewish Community Association holds a potluck Passover seder, March 30, 6:30 p.m. $25 adults, $10 children, $60 maximum (plus Passover dish to share). Francine, 416-588-9436, [email protected].
LUNCH AND LEARN
Rabbi Cory Weiss, Temple Har Zion, will discuss Pirkei Avot: Wisdom of the Fathers, at a community lunch and learn, noon-1 p.m. Bring lunch, coffee/tea supplied. Program runs weekly until May 13.
DRIVERS WANTED
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 April 21, 10 a.m., 750 Spadina Ave., 2nd floor. RSVP, Judy, 416-928-3537, ext. 135, or [email protected].
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.
BAYCREST VOLUNTEERS
The Museum at Baycrest seeks volunteers for two projects over the summer. An online catalogue project requires volunteers who have computer and research skills, and are detail oriented. The Museum on Wheels is a bedside art program that requires volunteers with a background in art and/or anthropology, and previous experience working with an elderly clientele. 416-785-2500, ext. 2572, or [email protected].
JF&CS GROUPS
Call Shawna Sidney, 416-638-7800, ext. 215, or www.jfandcs.com, for info:
Younger Widow/Widower Bereavement Group: Six-session discussion series for individuals 60 and under who have recently lost a spouse, April 1, Lipa Green Centre, 6th floor, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
How to Achieve a Good Divorce: A workshop for people who are thinking of separating or in the beginning stages of separation and divorce. Presented by a lawyer and divorce coach/mediator. April 1, 7-9 p.m., Lipa Green Centre.
Picking up the Pieces: Six-session group for parents and children who are going through divorce. Starts the week of April 12. Janice Shaw, 905-882-2331, ext. 232.
Adult Children Losing a Parent: Six-session group. Topics include coping with grief, resolving unfinished business. April 13, Lipa Green Centre, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Living with Teens: Parenting your adolescent without losing your cool. A six-session group, April 13, Lipa Green Centre, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Widow/Widowers Bereavement: Six-session daytime group for men and women who have recently lost a partner or spouse. April 14, 1-2:30 p.m., Lipa Green Centre.
Beyond the Chupah, Becoming a Couple: Five-session group for couples who are going to be married in the next year. Offered in partnership with the Rabbinical Assembly- Ontario Region. April 14, 7-9 p.m., at Beth Tzedec Congregation. Also six sessions beginning April 2, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at First Narayever.
Successful Step-parenting: Six- session group for couples living in blended families, April 14, 7:30-9 p.m., Promenade Mall, Suite 313.
Parenting the Child with ADHD: Four-week group for parents of ADHD-diagnosed children, April 20, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 4600 Bathurst St., 6th floor. Call Pam, 416-638-7800, ext. 315.
Aspergers 101: One-session workshop for anyone wanting to know more Aspergers syndrome. Presented by Margot Nelles from the Aspergers Association and Aspergers et al. April 21, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lipa Green Centre. Registration required.
The Challenge of Anger for Women: Six-session group for women to learn how to express their anger in an assertive, non-aggressive way. April 21, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Lipa Green Centre.
Couple Communication: A four-session group for couples wanting to learn communication skills, April 22, Promenade Mall, Suite 313, 7-9 p.m.
Stepping Stones for Women: Creating Your Journey Towards Employment: One-session workshop for women who are looking to enter or re-enter the workforce, April 28, 7 to 9 p.m., Lipa Green Centre. No charge. Registration required.
Life Skills for Today’s Woman: Six-session group for women wanting to make a change in their lives by enhancing their life skills. Topics include: building self esteem, time, stress management, assertiveness, April 29, 7 to 9 p.m,. Lipa Green Centre.
100th ANNIVERSARY
The Stashover-Slipia Congregation is 100 years old in Toronto in 2010. Call to find out how you can support, reconnect and help us celebrate, 416-789-1333 or [email protected].
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Circle of Care needs volunteers to visit lonely seniors, deliver kosher meals on wheels or to drive seniors to medical appointments. Lysa Springer, 416-635-2900, ext 496, or [email protected]
Circle of Care Hospice and Jewish Hospice are looking for volunteers. 30-hour training program begins April 12. Mindy Shiel, [email protected] or 416-635-2900, ext. 467.
BEREAVEMENT GROUP
Hope Through Healing, a spousal bereavement group for 55+ meets Wednesdays, April 14-June 9, 10-11:30 a.m., Circle of Care. Call Rebecca Sorokin, 416-635-2900, ext. 462.
BROADWAY
Broadway from the Bimah, featuring Marvin Hamlisch and Cantor Alex Stein and 45-piece symphony orchestra, May 27, 7:30 pm., Adath Israel Congregation. For tickets, Sheila, 416-635-5340 or [email protected]
MEKOROT
Join Mekorot for a variety of learning opportunities. “Hero or Villain? The Life and Thought of Moses Mendelssohn,” with Paul Franks, April 15-May 6, 9:30-11 a.m. Prosserman JCC (Men and women welcome).
“Nidah: In-depth Exploration of Laws of Family Purity,” with Rivka Sonenberg, Mondays May 3 and 10, 9:45 a.m., hosted at 543 Coldstream Ave.
“How Can We Sing a Song of God in a Foreign Land? Destruction and Healing After the Destruction of the Temple,” with Hindy Najman, July 15, 8 p.m., Or Chaim Yeshiva. (Men and women welcome). 416-877-2050, [email protected], www.mekorot.ca
THIRD SEDER
Winchevsky Centre’s annual third seder, April 10, 4:30 p.m., Sala Caboto, Villa Columbo, 40 Playfair Ave. $45 adults; $25 children 3-6; $30 children 7-12, students and unwaged. Features musician David Wall and Toronto Jewish Folk Choir. www.winchevskycenetre.org or 416-789-5502.
PARSHAH OF THE WEEK
Lodger Centre Congregation holds the Parshah of the week, Wednesdays, with Judy Hazan,7:30 p.m, open to all, no charge.
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.
Active Seniors Miles Nadal JCC, April 8, 1:30 p.m., “The ABCs of Fraud, Identity Theft, Telemarketing and More.” 416-924-6211, ext. 155.
Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park, Friendly atmosphere and beautiful surroundings, Casino Rama April 14, departure time 10 a.m.; line-dancing, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; social bridge, Thursdays, 12:30-3 p.m. Sunday dance, April 18, 7-10 p.m. with live music. Lunch and laughter, April 12, noon, dairy lunch provided. Valerie, 416-395-7881.
LZA Seniors Cultural Club meets Tuesday mornings, 10 a.m. for discussion group, Borochov Cultural Centre, 272 Codsell Ave. Call 416-630-9444.
BETEL CENTRE, 1003 Steeles Ave. W., 416-225-2112.
Bingo Bonanza, 1-3 p.m., April 7, 1-3 p.m.
Lecture, “Joseph to Nasser,” April 1, with Diana Mingail, 10-11:30 a.m., $3 members, $6 non-members.
Prosserman JCC, Sherman campus, 4588 Bathurst St., 416-638-1881 or www.prossermanjcc.com.
Contact registration desk to receive $25 discount on adult program courses, including Ryerson/Chang course, theatre classes, dance, mah-jong. Ext 4235.
April 28, 10-11:30 a.m., open house. Experience folk dance led by Teme Kernerman and Sandy Starkman. Room 221.
Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Meir Rosenberg, executive director, Mizrachi Canada, April 9, 12-1 p.m.., Room 107.
Check out our family programs including Sports with Jay, Shabbat party, and prenatal classes. ext. 4235.
Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave., 416-924-6211, or www.mnjcc.org.
Michael Bernstein Chapel holds services Sundays, 8 a.m., and Thursdays, 7:15 a.m. Complete kosher breakfast after services. Coleman Bernstein, 416-968-0200.
Passover seder, March 29, 7:30, presented by Chabad of Midtown, Miles Nadal JCC, JF&CS. Led by Rabbi Deitsch. At Miles Nadal JCC. $60 adult, $35 child. 416-516-2005 or www.chabadmt.com.
March 28, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sundays on Bloor, “The Crypto Jews of Portugal,” $9, drop-in ($5 student with valid ID). Ext. 154; 2-3:30 p..m, “History of Jazz in Toronto” with Andrew Scott. $9, drop-in ($5 student with valid ID). Ext. 0.