Thursday, Nov. 14

JPL BOOK REVIEW

Montreal author Ami Sands Brodoff reviews Khaled Hosseini’s And the Mountains Echoed, 2 p.m. at the Jewish Public Library. Tickets, 514-345-6416.

MOUNT SINAI USERS AGM

Mount Sinai Hospital’s user committee has its annual general meeting, 6:30 p.m., with speaker Amy Fish, author of The Art of Complaining Effectively, 514-369-2222.

LIFE IN STILLS

A photo exhibit and film screening of Tamar Tal’s documentary Life In Stills to benefit Sternthal Books’ project Zalmania runs 7 p.m. at the Segal Centre CinemaSpace. Tickets, 514-739-7944.

Friday, Nov. 15

CHABAD SHABBAT

Chabad of Westmount hosts Emmy-nominated screenwriter David Weiss – who was born Jewish before converting to Christianity and then re-discovering his Jewish roots – for Shabbat. At a dinner lecture, he talks about “The Wild Spiritual Ride of a Hollywood Screenwriter.” On Saturday, his topic is “Being a Good Jew in a Materialistic World.” 514-937-4772 or visit chabadwestmount.com.

MADNESS & MAYHEM

Dr. Jack Hirschberg talks Madness & Mayhem 10 a.m. at Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors, 514-342-1234.

Saturday, Nov. 16

SOCK HOP

Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors holds a Sock Hop, 7 p.m. at the Cote St. Luc Aquatic Centre gym, 5794 Parkhaven Ave., featuring live music from Vintage Wine. Tickets at 514-342-1234, ext. 7365.

Sunday, Nov. 17

NEW MDA AMBULANCE

Canadian Magen David Adom for Israel national president Joseph Bitton and Montreal ambulance chair Norton Segal will be on hand 9 a.m. in front of the YM-YWHA Ben Weider JCC to unveil the 11th ambulance bought by the Y Wolf Pack running group. Pack leader and chief fundraiser Wolf Bronet (who turns 90 next March), and other group stalwarts will be there. The public is welcome to attend.

DELIRIOUS FOR DELIRIUM

Lauren Oliver, bestselling author of the popular Delirium series of novels, talks about her life and work, 7 p.m., Jewish Public Library, at an evening being touted as a perfect “girls night out,” with prizes, goodie bags, and dessert. Call Shannon Gaskell for tickets, 514-345-2627, ext. 3042.

JEWISH LEARNING DAY

As part of the Global Day of Jewish Learning, Jewish Public Library’s Norman Berman Children’s Library hosts a free story time on Jewish creativity and collaboration, 10:15-11 a.m. Call 514-345-2627, exts. 3012 or 3016.

Monday, Nov. 18

THE JEW WHO CAUGHT HÖSS

Veteran author and journalist Thomas Harding discusses his book Hans and Rudolf: The True Story of the German Jew who Caught the Kommandant of Auschwitz, 7 p.m., Jewish Public Library. Tickets, 514-345-6416.

FIRST CHILDREN’S BOOK

Author and art aficionado Carol Katz launches her first children’s book, Zaidye and Ferdele: Memories of My Childhood, 1 p.m. at the Creative Social Centre, 5237 Clanranald Ave. Call 514-488-0907.

Tuesday, Nov. 19

ON POPE PIUS XII

Historian Robert Ventresca discusses researching and writing his biography of Pope Pius XII, 7 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 514-937-3575, ext. 2013, or email, [email protected].

QWF PRIZE

Veteran film director and writer Donald Winkler is on the shortlist for a Quebec Writers Federation literary award whose six winners will be announced at its 15th anniversary gala starting 6:30 p.m. at the Corona Theatre, 2490 Note Dame St. W. Winkler is now a literary translator and one of three nominees for the QWF’s Cole Foundation Prize for his translation into English of Pierre Nepveu’s Les Verbes majeurs (The Major Verbs, Vehicule Press). Tickets available to the public. 514-933-0878.

ART EXHIBIT & SALE

Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors’ West Island branch holds its art exhibit and sale, 1-9 p.m., 96 Roger Pilon, Dollard des Ormeaux. Ellen Tock, 514-624-5005, ext. 230.

JGH OMBUDSMAN

Jewish General Hospital ombudsman Rosemary Steinberg speaks to Beth Ora Seniors 1:30 p.m., 514-342-1234, ext. 7318.

Wednesday, Nov. 20

JPL ARCHIVES @ MUSEUM

The Jewish Public Library said it’s honoured to have archival material on display at a special new exhibit called Lives and Times of the Plateau running until Sept. 1 at the Pointe-à-Calière museum. The artifacts include poems and personal possessions of famed Yiddish poet J.I. Segal and pamphlets of Communist politician Fred Rose. Visit www.pacmusee.ca.

COCKTAILS, CONVERSATION

Agence Ometz Employment Services hosts a 5-7 p.m. Cocktails and Conversation recruitment and networking event at Gelber Conference Centre bringing together potential employers and employment candidates. The guest speaker is Michael Aronovici, president of Interaction Restaurant Group. To RSVP or for details, contact Nadine Azoulay at 514-345-2641 or [email protected].

BOOK OF JUDITH

The Book of Judith and its link to Chanukah will be discussed 10:30 a.m., Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 514-937-3575, ex. 213.

…Et Cetera…

WIDOWS’ GROUP

A new group for those who have lost a spouse aims to be a place for common bonds, friendship, and social support. Call Susan Sitcoff at 514-844-1490.

HOSPITAL SCULPTURE

Susan Stromberg created Lachine Hospital’s centennial sculpture unveiled Oct. 18 at a ceremony that saw the participation of municipal dignitaries and hospital leaders. A native of Saskatchewan, Stromberg has been a Montrealer for 50 years. Her sculpture stands seven-feet tall, is cast in aluminum, and symbolizes the hospital’s merger with the Montreal University Health Centre.

CJCS GOES SOUTH

For the second year, snowbirds have Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors programming in Florida and continue to have off-main-site programs in Laval, the West Island, and Westmount, with double the number of courses compared to years ago. 514-342-1234.

ART AUCTION SUCCESS

Canadian Hadassah-WIZO raised more than $160,000 for children, health care, and women in Canada and Israel at its October  dinatoire and art auction, drawing 250 to the Espace Reunion and honouring Just for Laughs’ founder Andy Nulman.

SENIORS-IN-NEED MONEY

More than $20,000 was raised for the Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors Foundation at a photo art exhibit organized by the Liane and Danny Taran Foundation and held at Town of Mount Royal’s Charities Gallery.

@CHABAD LIFELINE

Contact non-sectarian Chabad Lifeline for strictly confidential eight-week programs treating virtually all addictions – drugs,  alcohol, etc. – and support for families. Jennifer Kotry, 514-738-7700.