Thursday, June 13
‘SHIR DELIGHT’
The Toronto Jewish Chorus performs music from the Jewish tradition and beyond, Hart House Theatre, University of Toronto, 7:30 p.m. For tickets, www.torontojewishchorus.org.
MASORTI RABBIS IN ISRAEL
Rabbi Chaya Rowen-Baker discusses “Middle Path Judaism in a Polarized State,” to the Young Professionals at Beth Tzedec. RSVP 416-781-3514, ext. 234. She also speaks Friday at 6:30 p.m. on “Jewish Life for Secular Israelis: An Impossible Task?” and on Saturday morning from the pulpit on “A Woman Rabbi in Jerusalem.”
MUNICH OLYMPICS
Dan Alon, an Israeli athlete who survived the 1972 Munich Olympic massacre, speaks at Beth David, 7:30 p.m.
ROOTED IN POLAND
Pinchas Gutter, a Holocaust survivor, discusses “Rooted in Poland,” at the Consulate General of Poland, 2603 Lakeshore Blvd. W., 7 p.m. RSVP [email protected].
Friday, June 14
SHABBAT IN MILTON
Solel Congregation holds a Shabbat dinner and service at Milton Sports Centre, 605 Santa Maria Blvd., 5:30 p.m. RSVP 905-820-5915.
Saturday, June 15
TORAH CLASS
Bracha Fedder discusses this week’s Torah portion at Beth Tikvah Synagogue.
Sunday, June 16
OPEN HOUSE
DANI Centre, 501 Clark Ave. W., holds an open house 10 a.m.-noon. Parents, professionals and volunteers all welcome. [email protected].
Monday, June 17
ART OF THE AMERICAS
Dot Tuer discusses “Perspectives on the Native Art of the Americas,” Temple Sinai, 1:30 p.m. $12/15.
Tuesday, June 18
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Beth Emeth’s golf tournament, which supports the Out of the Cold Program and the Kadima Educational Centre, will be held at the Mandarin Golf and Country Club. The day features kosher lunch and dinner, prizes and more. For tickets, call 416-633-3838 or www.beby.org/golf-tournament.html.
CHUG Ha-TANACH
Joshua Langer leads the study of Chapters 72, 82 and 85 of the Book of Psalms, Beth David Synagogue, 8 p.m. Hester Street
The movie Hester Street will be shown at Shaarei Shomayim synagogue, 1 p.m.
MEGACITY CONCERT
Megacity Chorus, winners of the Barbershop Harmony Society’s Ontario Championship, perform at 8 p.m. at Beth David Synagogue. For tickets, call 416-633-2511. $10.
LUNCH AND LEARN
Harold Troper discusses “What Changed in the ’60s for the Canadian Jewish Community?” at Temple Har Zion. Bring your lunch at noon, program starts at 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 19
STEINBERG MUSICAL AWARD
Lyrit Milgram, a violinist, is this year’s winner of the Ben Steinberg Musical Legacy Award. She performs at 8 p.m. at Temple Sinai.
SUMMER YIDDISH CONCERT
Anthony (Mordecai Tzvi) Russell and Kyra Folk-Farber perform at Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St., 8 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door. For tickets, call 416-915-6747 or www.ticketwise.ca.
NEW TO TWO
New to two, a program of songs, stories and crafts for babies and toddlers and their grown-ups is held at Shaar Shalom Synagogue, 10 a.m. 905-889-4975 to register.
Thursday, June 20
MYSTERY OF SAN NICANDRO
Na’amat Club Aviva is showing the film The Mystery of San Nicandro, which tells the story of people discovering their Italian Jewish roots. Laura Cattari will discuss the film, 7:30 p.m., Borochov Cultural Centre, 272 Codsell Ave. $20/$25. www.naamatToronto.com or 416-636-5425.
OTHER NEWS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Baycrest welcomes youths between the ages of 13 and 24 to join the summer volunteer program. Provide companionship and assist with creative arts, fitness, outings and administrative work. 416-785-2500, ext. 2572; www.baycrest.org/volunteer.
Reena is looking for teens and young adults to work as recreation buddy volunteers in the summer day program for children, teens and young adults. Volunteers need to commit one day a week for July and August or two days a week for one month. No experience needed. Call Mille Chadwick, 905-889-2690, ext. 2112, or send an email to: [email protected].
Volunteers needed to deliver kosher meals on wheels. Pick up from Baycrest or Pride of Israel Synagogue. Mileage reimbursed. Call Circle of Care, 416-373-4100.
MYELOMA WALK
A walk to raise funds for the Molly and David Bloom Chair for Multiple Myeloma Research at Princess Margaret Hospital will be held June 23. www.mm5kwalk.ca or 416-946-6584.
MUSSAR PRACTICE
Modya Silver leads 4 sessions of Mussar practice, starting June 27, 8 p.m., at Beth Tikvah Synagogue. To see an outline of the course, visit YouTube and search under “NRKPG-33Wpk.” Registration required. 416-221-3433.
GOLF FOR AUTISM
Golfers are invited to register and raise funds for Autism Speaks Canada the week of June 20-27. Players can register and golf on any course they choose. For more information, visit www.swingforetheanswers.com.
WHY MAIMONIDES MATTERS
Kenneth Green discusses “Why Maimonides Matters,” at a book launch for two new books he has written on the subject, June 27, 8 p.m., Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto Congregation.
RENT A SPARE ROOM
List your spare room or basement apartment with the accommodation registry at Jewish Information Service of Greater Toronto. Help is available for renters as well. 416-635-5600 or email [email protected].
CANTOR REMEMBERED
A tribute to the memory of Cantor Louis Danto will be held at the Lodzer Synagogue, June 24, 7:30 p.m.
ART SHOW
Act to End Violence Against Women is holding an art show, until June 16, Papermill Gallery, at the Todmorden Mills Heritage Site Museum, 67 Pottery Rd. Show hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Weekends, 12-5 p.m. www.actoendvaw.org. 905-695-5372.
All programs require registration and are open to all members of the community. To register, call Shawna Sidney, 416-638-7800, ext. 6215, or www.jfandcs.com. All classes at Lipa Green Centre, 4600 Bathurst St., unless otherwise noted.
Dating in Midlife: A workshop for men and women over 40 who have been single for more than 2 years. June 18, 7 p.m.
High-Conflict Divorce: A workshop for parents wanting to develop strategies to deal with a high-conflict situation. Not for individuals in an abusive situation. June 19, 6:30 p.m., Lebovic JCC.
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].
FOR SENIORS
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, 12:30 p.m. 905-889-4975.
Beth Emeth. Experienced mah-jong and Rummikub players meet Mondays and Wednesdays. 416-633-3838.
Seniors Cultural Club meets Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Borochov Cultural Centre, 272 Codsell. 416-630-9444.
New Horizons is a Jewish Hungarian Seniors Club. Kosher food, card games. 416-256-1892.
Hadar Senior Citizens Social Club is looking for new members. The club meets Monday and Wednesday afternoons, Garnet Williams Community Centre, 501 Clark Ave., Thornhill. Call Phyllis 905-889-5722.
Charming Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park. (60+). Valerie, 416-395-7881. Trip to Woodbine Casino, June 19; Dance with live music, June 23, 7 p.m.; Tuesdays, fitness, 10 a.m.; Thursdays, line dancing, 10 a.m.; social bridge; 12:30 p.m.
Bernard Betel Centre, 416-225-2112. June 13, Jenny Zawaly discusses “Safe Food Handling and Illness,” 1:30 p.m.
Active Seniors/Boomers Miles Nadal JCC, 416-924-6211, ext. 155.
June 13, Corey Keeble discusses “Architecture of Canadian Synagogues,” 1:30 p.m.
New Horizons for Seniors. A discussion group led by a social worker meets June 17, 1:30 p.m., Beth Tzedec.
Sherman Campus, 4588 Bathurst St., 416-638-1881, www.prossermanjcc.com.
Join the Centre for Dynamic Learning Book Club. The next book to be discussed is 419 by Will Ferguson, June 24, 1-3 p.m. Ext. 4235.
Tickets still available to see Shout at Stage West, June 26.
The movie Avalon will be shown June 17, 12:45 p.m.
Space is still available at the Jack and Pat Kay Centre Camp this summer. Ext. 4378.
Enjoy a morning of Yiddish songs, crafts and brunch for grandparents and grandchildren, June 23, 10 a.m. Ext. 4235.
Four Great Operas with Iain Scott starts June 4; Provocative Female Artists with Osnat Lippa starts June 13; Kevin Courrier discusses “New York: City of Dreams,” starting June 26, 1 p.m.
Mah-jong games, Monday afternoons; Yiddish conversation, Mondays, 1:30 p.m.;folk dance, Wednesdays 10 a.m.; Recorder lessons (all levels), Wednesdays; Duplicate bridge, Thursdays, 12:30 p.m..
Spirituelle Divas meet monthly, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and welcome new members.
750 Spadina Ave. 416-924-6211, www.mnjcc.org.
Tickets on sale now for MNJCC 60th anniversary dance, June 13, 7:30 p.m. $36. Ext. 0
Music at the MNJCC. Women’s Chorus, Mondays, 7:30 p.m.; Daytime choir, Tuesdays, 1 p.m.; Klezmer Ensemble, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.; Jewish chanting circle, June 26, 7:30 p.m.
“Jewish Toronto Now and Then” is the topic at the lunch and learn with Sharoni Sibony, June 18, noon.
Learn to cross-stitch Bible verses with Temma Gentles, June 20, 7 p.m.
TorontoTIME, photo-based collages of old and new Toronto, is in the gallery until July 1.
Adult swim lessons start June 22. Ext. 530.
Canadian Jewish Playwriting Competition, submission deadline July 2. www.mnjcc.org/CJPC.
Michael Bernstein Chapel holds services Thursdays at 7:15 a.m., Sundays at 8 a.m. Coleman Bernstein, 416-968-0200.