What’s New: Week of June 6

Deadline reminder: June 10 is the deadline for the issue of June 20. All deadlines are at noon. Phone 416-391-1836, ex. 269; fax 416-391-0829 or email [email protected].

 

Thursday, June 6

 

EVENING OF MUSIC

Evan Malach, winner of Israel’s 2012 International Hallelujah Contest, runner-up Courtney Simmons and the Varsity Jews perform at a benefit for Na’amat, 7:30 p.m. at Bialik Hebrew Day School. For tickets, call 416-636-5425 or visit www.naamattoronto.ca.

 

THE GARMENT INDUSTRY

Dorion Liebgott discusses “A Common Thread: A History of Toronto’s Garment Industry,”  Free Times Cafe, 320 College St., noon. $18 includes lunch. RSVP [email protected].

 

BEIT HALOCHEM CANADA

Beit Halochem Canada, Aid to Disabled Veterans of Israel, presents “Israel @65: A Celebration of Champions and Stars Concert,” 7:30 p.m., Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge St. For tickets, 905-695-0611 or www.beithalochem.ca.

Friday, June 7

 

PRIDE SERVICE

Congregation Shir Libeynu holds its annual Pride Oneg Shabbat service, 7:30 p.m., Miles Nadal JCC. RSVP [email protected].

 

Saturday, June 8

 

EMUNAH SHABBAT

Emunah holds its citywide women’s Seudah Shlishit program. Speakers include Elyssa Goldschmiedt (BAYT, 5:30 p.m.): Michal Horowitz (B’nai Torah, 6:15 p.m.); Rifka Sonenberg (Shaarei Shomayim, 5:30 p.m.); Ilana Rubinstein (Shaarei Tefillah, 5:30 p.m.); Tiferet Unterman (Yeshivat Or Chaim, 5:30 p.m.); Rabbi Dov Shochet (Beth Jacob, 7 p.m.). RSVP emunahcanada.org/toronto/donate_shabbat or 416-636-0036.

 

Sunday, June 9

 

GARDEN OPENING

The Kavanah Garden holds its grand opening, 1-3 p.m., Lebovic Campus Drive, Vaughan.

 

BOOK LAUNCH

Pierre Anctil discusses his new book, J.I. Segal: A Montreal Jewish Poet and his Milieu, Beth David Synagogue, 4 p.m. The talk will be in English and will feature poetry read in English, French and Yiddish. 416-638-1881, ext. 4198.

MAGEN DAVID ADOM

Dan Alon, Munich Olympics survivor, and singer Michael Burgess, are the guests at Canadian Magen David Adom’s evening, Beth Tzedec synagogue, 7:30 p.m. For tickets,  416-780-0034 or [email protected].

 

THE CHORALAIRS

The Choralairs of North York hold their end of season concert at Earl Bales Park Community Centre, 1:30 p.m. Free.

 

ROSH CHODESH 

Felicia Carmelly discusses her experiences during the Holocaust at the Chai Centre’s Women’s Rosh Hodesh Circle, 8 p.m., 1089 Spadina Rd. 416-781-1787 or [email protected].

ZAREINU MOVEATHON

The Zareinu Moveathon Festival will be held at Downsview Park, with rides, music and shows. The day also features walkathons, bike rides and a Kangoo run. www.moveathon.com or 416-661-1800, ext. 230.

 

Monday, June 10

 

FORGOTTEN FILMS

Kevin Courrier discusses “Produced and Abandoned: The Best Films You’ve Never Seen,”  Temple Sinai, 1:30 p.m.

 

SECOND TIME AROUND

Medina Theatre Ensemble presents a staged reading performance of The Second Time Around, Temple Sinai, 7:30 p.m. $10. 416-638-2716 or 416-785-0344.

 

Wednesday, June 12

 

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.

 

 

OTHER NEWS

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Jewish Information Service is looking for a volunteer for the information desk at the Lipa Green Centre. Shift is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays, until October and then Mondays. Call Barbara, 416-631-5843, or [email protected].

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.

 

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].

 

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.

 

ART SHOW

Act to End Violence Against Women is holding an art show, June 5-16, 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.

 

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, June 20, 7:30 p.m., Borochov Cultural Centre, 272 Codsell Ave. $20/$25. www.naamatToronto.com or 416-636-5425.

 

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Beth Emeth’s golf tournament, which supports the Out of the Cold Program and the  Kadima Educational Centre, will be held June 18 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.

 

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.; Bingo, June 12, 12:30 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 11, Howard English discusses “The Assault of Israel’s Right to Exist,” 10 a.m. 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.

Red Cross babysitting class for children 11 and older, June 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $75. Ext. 4235.

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.

Mah-jong games, Monday afternoons; Yiddish conversation, Mondays, 1:30 p.m.; Four Great Operas with Iain Scott starts June 4; Provocative Female Artists with Osnat Lippa starts June 13; Folk dance, Wednesdays 10 a.m.; Duplicate bridge, Thursdays, 12:30 p.m.; Shalom Singers are looking for new members, Thursdays, 10 a.m.

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 12, 7:30 p.m.

MNJCC Community Choir performs June 5 and June 6, 8 p.m. For tickets, ext. 0.

“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. Registration June 5 for members, June 12 for non-members. Ext. 530.

Canadian Jewish Playwriting Competition, submission deadline July 2. www.mnjcc.org/CJPC.

The Annex Festival on Bloor will be held June 9, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Michael Bernstein Chapel holds services Thursdays at 7:15 a.m., Sundays at 8 a.m. Coleman Bernstein, 416-968-0200.