Deadline for Dec. 2 is Nov. 22. Deadline for Dec. 9 is Nov. 29. Phone 416-391-1836. Fax 416-391-0829. E-mail [email protected].
Thursday, Nov. 18
INTER-GENERATIONAL JAZZ
Jazz for Juniors and Spirited Seniors at Baycrest, Winter Garden Court. 7-8 p.m. Meet neighbours of all ages by enjoying jazz together.
FRIENDSHIP GROUP
Rabbi Jared Grover talks about Jewish websites. Beth Tikvah. 2-4 p.m. $3. Refreshments served.
SOUNDS OF SINAI
“Jews and the Jazz They Made,” with Cantor Gershon Silins. Hear Andrew Scott and friends play music from the Andrews Sisters, Johnny Mercer and Al Jolson. 8 p.m. Temple Sinai. 416-487-3281.
SHABBAT SERMON
Shaar Shalom social action team presents “Homelessness and Poverty in the Suburbs.” With Rehana Sumar, executive director of the Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold. All welcome. Service at 8:45 a.m. Sermon at 10:45 a.m.
SHABBAT SERVICE (1)
B’nai Shalom Congregation of Halton-Peel’s monthly Shabbat service, 10 a.m. in Oakville. Conservative, egalitarian congregation. bnaishalom.ca, 905-901-9889.
SHABBAT SERVICE (2)
Kol Yisroel is a Conservative synagogue. 9:30 a.m. Kiddush follows. No membership fees. Borochov Cultural Centre. 416-930-9444.
TWINNING WEEKEND
Temple Emanu-El and Noor Cultural Centre. 7:30 p.m. Noor Cultural Centre, 123 Wynford Dr. “Inner Battles and Outer battles – Struggling With the Language and Imagery of War Within Our Traditions.” Free.
TPM MEETS
Rabbi Daniel Sperber, Talmud professor at Bar Ilan U, speaks at TPM Central. 9 a.m. torontopartnershipminyan.com. TPM South – next meeting Nov. 27 at Beit Habonim, 9 a.m. TPM Thornhill next meeting Dec. 4 at Reena Centre, 9 a.m.
‘WOMEN AND RITUAL’
“The Changing Role of Women and Ritual,” panel discussion with Rahel Bercovits, Rivkah Blau, Rabbi Aryeh Frimer and Rabbi Daniel Sperber. Or Chaim Yeshiva, 8 p.m. 416-633-5770.
CHINA AND ISRAEL
Xu Xin, director of the Glazer Institute for Jewish Studies at Nanjing University. “Chinese-Israeli Relations: Past, Present and Future.” 8 p.m. Congregation B’nai Torah.
MEET THE SHADCHANS
Unique opportunity to network face to face with male and female shadchanim. Clanton Park Synagogue, 11 Lowesmoor Ave. Men: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Women: 1:30-4:30 p.m. All ages. Bring multiple shidduch profiles with photos. First come, first served. 416-256-4497.
AARON NUSSBAUM SPEAKS
Beth David Brotherhood presents Aaron Nussbaum on “Dead Sea Scrolls – Miqsat Ma’ase Torah – MMT – the beginnings of Rabbinic Judaism.” 9:15 a.m. following breakfast. All welcome. $5 at the door covers breakfast.
JUDAICA SALE
Beth David Synagogue’s Judaica-shop sale. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Up to 50 per cent off selected items.
WOMEN’S BEIT MIDRASH
Featuring Elana Stein Hain on “The Role of Rabbinic Loopholes.” Ulpanat Orot, 45 Canyon Ave. 9:30-11:45 a.m. 416-633-5770.
Monday, Nov. 22
‘WHEN WORKING MEMORY ISN’T WORKING’
Shaarei Shomayim Brotherhood presents Dr. Reena Kronitz and Howell Gotlieb for a presentation on working memory, including a demonstration of the Cogmed Working Memory Training Program, an innovative computer-based intervention. 8 p.m. Members free, guests $2. Light refreshments served.
LUNCH AND LEARN
Gary Clement, political cartoonist for the National Post, on “Seriously Funny: My Life as a Cartoonist.” 12:15 p.m. Beth Tikvah. By reservation only. 416-221-3433, ext. 352.
PAUL PENNA OPEN HOUSE
Paul Penna Day School, senior kindergarten to Grade 6 open house. 10 a.m. 750 Spadina Ave. RSVP: 416-928-3537 ext. 135.
BIALIK INFO SESSION
Bialik Hebrew Day School invites prospective parents living in the north GTA to attend an upcoming session about their new branch on the Lebovic Campus, Bialik North. 7 p.m. TanenbaumCHAT Kimel Centre. 9600 Bathurst St. Perlis boardroom. Danielle, [email protected].
NCSY CONCERT
30th annual NCSY concert and gala dinner. Eli Gerstner and Yeshiva Boys Choir perform. Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. Toronto Centre for the Arts. ncsyconcert.com, 905-761-6279, ext. 230, for tickets.
WEEKEND RETREAT
Beth Tikvah weekend retreat: “Pathways to Faith and Prayer through Mussar,” with Alan Morinis. Nov. 26-28. 416-221-3433.
‘NEW JEWISH PHILOSOPHY’
Temple Har Zion adult education committee presents Michael Morgan on “New Jewish philosophy: New Ideas for a New Millennium.” Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m. 905-889-2252.
MICHAEL WEX
Author Michael Wex comes to Beth David with his new book, The Frumkiss Family Business. Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m. Free. All welcome. 416-633-5500.
SHABBAT SERVICE
Join Temple Har Zion for Shabbat. 8 p.m. After the service, Marilyn Eisenstat on “China Remembered.” Nov. 26. 905-889-2252.
FILM FESTIVAL
Renaissance Film Festival at Temple Sinai. Nov. 26-28. Temple members $95, non-members $115 for four films. Visa or MasterCard. Advance registration. 416-487-3281.
ALBERTO MIZRAHI
Cantor Alberto Mizrahi will be cantor-in-residence at Beth Sholom. Nov. 27, 9 a.m.
HEALING SERVICE
Jewish Healing Program presents a healing service. Nov. 28, 3-4 p.m. Temple Har Zion. Free. 416-638-7800 ext. 6287.
GIFT AND CRAFT SHOW
Kinda Gift and Craft Show, in support of Hospice Thornhill. Nov. 28, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. North Thornhill Community Centre, 300 Pleasant Ridge Ave.
EDMONTON DAY SCHOOL
Talmud Torah School in Edmonton celebrates its 100th anniversary in May 2012. Visit http://tt100.ca for updates about celebrations, from May 18-20, 2012. 780-481-3377.
JF&CS GROUPS
Call Shawna Sidney, 416-638-7800, ext. 6215, or visit jfandcs.com. Registration required.
How to achieve a good divorce. Workshop for people thinking of separating or in the beginning stages of separation and divorce. Presented by lawyer and divorce coach/mediator. Nov. 23, 7-9 p.m. Promenade Mall, Suite 313.
Effective parenting. For parents with kids ages 2-11. Nov. 25, 7-9 p.m. Lipa Green Centre.
Dating in midlife. For men and women 40+ who have been single 2 or more years and want to nurture a lasting relationship. Nov. 25, 7-9:30 p.m. Lipa Green Centre.
Active Seniors Miles Nadal JCC: Nov. 18, 1:30 p.m. “Great Jewish Canadian Personalities: J. B. Salzberg.” Adam Fuerstenberg.
Connecting the generations. Meet a student over catered lunch. Enjoy Jewish heritage tour at the ROM. 416-924-621, ext. 155.
Adath Israel Congregation. Wednesday social afternoons. Bridge, mah-jong, Rummikub, refreshments. $2. Pearl, 416-635-6317, or Marcia, 416-932-1229.
Association of Jewish Seniors annual Chanukah luncheon. Dec. 2, 12 p.m. Shaarei Shomayim. Doors open at 11 a.m. Pre-paid reservation only: $20 members, $25 non-members. Tammy: 416-635-2860, ext. 458.
Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park, 416-395-7881. Casino Rama Dec. 15, departs 10 a.m. Lunch and Laughter: latkes, etc. Nov. 30, 12 p.m. Line dancing Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Social bridge Thursdays, 12:30-3 p.m. Canasta Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12-3 p.m. Social circle – needlepoint, etc. Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. For info about seniors woodworking, call 416-630-6487. Open to members.
Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W., 416-225-2112.
“Famous Jewish Trials – Julius and Ethel Rosenberg.” Nov. 23, 10-11:30 a.m. $3 members, $6 guests.
Wellness lecture: “Fall Prevention” with Bayshore Home Health. Nov. 25, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free.
Retirement Living Fair. Nov. 24, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.
Sherman Campus, 4588 Bathurst St. 416-638-1881, www.prossermanjcc.com.
Half The Kingdom challenged us, 20 years ago, to rethink the role of women in Judaism. Now we ask, “What’s next?” Nov. 30, 7:15 p.m. Bloor Cinema. Optional screening of movie at 6 p.m.
Nov. 21, 2-4:30 p.m. Mind, Body and Soul seminar series. “Raising and Sustaining Healthy Families.” Free. Natalie, ext. 4036.
Registration for Prosserman JCC Daycare and Preschool for Sept. 2011 is now open. Ext. 4351.
Nov. 24, 12-1 p.m. crEATivity club – Susan Walker performs flamenco and talk about its origin. Professional Retirees Organization will stay on from 1-2 p.m. for program meeting. New participants welcome. Janet, ext. 4259.
Friday dinner, Nov. 26, with the Jewish singles group Plenty-o- Gefiltefish. Visit JCC website or meetup.com/plenty-o-gefiltefish.
Line dancing – variety of dance styles. No partner necessary. Fridays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Pay at the door.
Movie Mondays with Larry Anklewicz. Nov. 29, Watermarks. 1:30 p.m. Doors at 1 p.m. $5.
Family Programs: Shabbat party, preschool dance, Sports With Jay and sing-along with Deborah Maes. Monique, ext. 4012.
750 Spadina Ave., 416-924-6211, 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.
Toronto Jewish Film Society. 2011 subscription season selling out. Eight great films from January to December on selected Sundays at Al Green Theatre. Noted speakers introduce and discuss each film. Joelle: ext. 139 to register.
Renee Barda: Life Begins Again! With Dorothy Krizmanic, Gideon Wilk and John Lettieri. Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. Al Green Theatre. $22 regular, $18 group (10 or more). Tickets/info: ext. 0.
Harold Green Jewish Theatre presents Lenin’s Embalmers. Closes Nov. 21. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Al Green Theatre. $49-$76. 416-366-7723.
Media Mondays, lectures with film clips. “Surfing the New Waves: Contemporary Foreign-Language Cinema.” Eye Weekly film critic Adam Nayman examines the style and substance of recent art-house exports. Nov. 22, 7-9 p.m. $12 drop in per lecture. Ext. 606.
1960s-themed Book Salon and Coffee House. Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m. Harold Troper discusses his new book, The Defining Decade, with Dan Mendelsohn Aviv. With musical performances featuring songs from and inspired by the ’60s. Ext. 154.
Book launch, Nov. 29 7 p.m. Jacobs Lounge. Adam Seelig’s literary debut, Every Day in the Morning (slow). Ext. 154.
Chanukah cooking workshop. Nov. 30, 7-9 p.m. Join Elise Burton to cook dishes perfect for your Chanukah party. Ext. 154.
Dec. 5, 12-2 p.m. Family Chanukah celebration. Latkes, music, games and crafts. Ext. 277.