Deadline reminder: The deadline for the issue of Feb. 27 is Feb. 17. The deadline for the issue of March 6 is Feb. 24. All deadlines are at noon. Phone 416-391-1836, ext. 269; email [email protected].

Thursday, Feb. 13

BULGARIA DURING THE WAR

Bulgarian Consul General Ivo Mouskourov discusses “Bulgarians Hiding Jews during the War,” 7:30 p.m., Temple Har Zion. $3/$6.

ISRAELI LOVE STORY

National Council of Jewish Women, Toronto section, presents the play An Israeli Love Story, Toronto Centre for the Arts, 8 p.m. For tickets, call 416-633-5100.

RAV SOLOVEITCHIK

Rabbi Reuven Ziegler, chairman of the editorial board at Koren Publishers Jerusalem, discusses “Self-revelation in Rav Soloveitchik’s Writings,” Yeshivat Or Chaim, 8 p.m. www.torahinmotion.org or 416-633-5770.

Saturday, Feb. 15

BNAI SHALOM

B’nai Shalom Congregation, a Conservative congregation in Peel Region, meets today. www.bnaishalom.ca, or call 905-901-9889.

Sunday, Feb. 16

‘BREAK THE ICE’ DANCE

James Reagan sings and plays at a “Break the Ice” dance hosted by Shaar Shalom Singles, 7:30 p.m. $10. Call 905-889-4975, ext. 72.

Monday, Feb. 17

MAZON SKATING PARTY

Mazon Canada holds a skating party, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Upper Canada College. 416-783-7554.

Tuesday, Feb. 18

HAVA NAGILA

The movie Hava Nagila will be shown at 2 p.m., Beth Tikvah Synagogue. $5.

RAISING CHILDREN

Sarah Chana Radcliffe shares strategies, values and morals on how to be a successful parent, 8 p.m. at Chabad Lubavitch of Markham, 83 Green Lane. $5. RSVP 905-886-0420, ext. 221, or [email protected].

Wednesday, Feb. 19

FAMILY & IMMIGRATION LAW

Lawyer Adela Crossley will discuss immigration and family law today. Free. For location, call Act to End Violence Against Women, 905-695-5374, or email acttoendvaw.org.

POMEGRANATE GUILD

Judith Leitner, director of arts at the Toronto Heschel School, leads the Pomegranate Guild of Jewish Textiles in creating a fabric art sketch of the word “Shema,” 7:30 p.m., Temple Sinai.

JEWS FOR JUDAISM

Rabbi Michael Skobac discusses “Isaiah 53: God’s Suffering Servant,” last in a counter-missionary series, 8 p.m., Holy Blossom Temple. Free. To register, call 416-789-0020, or email [email protected].

Thursday, Feb. 20

FAMILY CAREGIVERS

A support group for people caring for parents with cognitive or physical impairments will meet Thursdays, 7 p.m., starting today at the Day Centre for Seniors, 1600 Steeles Ave. W. To register, call 416-635-2900, ext. 499.

Upcoming Events

FIDDLER SING-A-LONG

Makom holds a Sing Along Fiddler on the Roof fundraiser. Prizes for the best costumes. 8 p.m. Feb. 22, Al Green Theatre. Tickets $36/$45. For tickets, www.makomto.org/fiddler.

ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

An open house about summer programs for adults with special needs will be held Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m., DANI Centre, 501 Clark Ave. W., Thornhill. Co-sponsored by Camp Moshava and Moshava Ba’ir. For more information, email [email protected].

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers are needed to spend time with seniors along the Bathurst Street corridor. Call Lysa, 416-635-2900, ext. 496, or email [email protected].

The Legal Information Service of Act to End Violence Against Women is seeking volunteer legal support workers to help women who have experienced abuse. Training is provided. Call 905-695-5374, or email [email protected].

WOMEN AND ABUSE

The Legal Information Service of Act to End Violence Against Women offers free legal support and guidance to Jewish women who have experienced abuse. Call 905-695-5374, or email [email protected].

YOUNG JUDAEA

Young Judaea holds its leadership convention Feb. 28-March 2. See www.youngjudaea.ca for details.

VENDORS WANTED

Vendors are wanted for a market March 23, benefiting B’nai Brith Canada and Uptown Chabad. Call Sandy Gordon 416-605-0868, or email [email protected].

FAMILY HISTORY NEEDED

First Narayever Congregation is looking for family photos and stories, letters and other documents about downtown Jewish Toronto as it celebrates its centennial. Call 416-927-0546, or email [email protected].

PLAY MAH-JONG

Come play or learn mah-jong with Shoshana Chapter of Hadassah-WIZO, Feb. 23, Earl Bales Community Centre. $36. To register, call 416-630-8373.

HEBREW CLASSES

Beth Emeth Synagogue is  offering a free Hebrew reading course for those who can slowly read Hebrew and want practice reading, singing and understanding prayers. Six sessions, starts March 2. Call 416-633-3838 to register.

SCHWARTZ DYNASTY

Beth Tikvah Synagogue shows the film Schwartz Dynasty (in Hebrew with subtitles), 7:30 p.m., Feb. 22. $5/$10. Call 416-221-3433, to register.

MAKE A TALLIT

Join Judaic textile artist Lisa Rose to create a tallit. Feb. 23. Temple Sinai.  $72 for full-day workshop (includes materials and lunch). Call 416-487-3281, or email [email protected].

JF&CS GROUPS

GROUPS & WORKSHOPS

Registration is required for all programs. Classes are open to all members of the community, and fee reductions are available. Call Shawna Sidney 416-638-7800, ext. 6215 or visit www.jfandcs.com. All classes at the Lipa Green Centre, 4600 Bathurst St., unless otherwise noted.

Living with Teens: A 6-session group for parents of teens. Topics include: setting limits, letting go, drugs, alcohol and sexuality. Starts Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m.

The Challenge of Anger for Women: A 6-session group for women to learn how to express anger in an assertive, non-aggressive way. Starts Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m.

Looking Ahead: A 6-session group for newly divorced or separated individuals. Starts Feb. 26, 7 p.m. at the Lebovic Community Centre, 9600 Bathurst St.

Is There Life After A Death: A workshop for men and women under 50 who have lost a spouse in the last few years, Feb. 27, 7 p.m., Prosserman JCC, 4588 Bathurst St.

BEREAVED JEWISH FAMILIES

Bereaved Jewish Families of Ontario regularly provides 8-week self-help groups to bereaved parents. Call Beth Feffer at 416-638-7800, ext. 6244, or email [email protected].

FOR SENIORS

Adath Israel Congregation. Wednesday afternoon socials. Bridge, mah-jong, Rummikub.  Call Sheila, 416-665-3333, or Marcia, 416-932-1229.

Association of Jewish Seniors presents Suzanne Cohen Share discussing “Accessibility: Know Your Rights” Feb. 20, Shaarei Shomayim Congregation. Breakfast at 9:30 a.m., presentation at 10 a.m. Free for members, $2 for guests. Call Arnold Foss 416-635-2900, ext. 458.

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.

Temple Har Zion. Play mahjong Wednesday afternoons. Email [email protected].

Adult 55+Culture, Education, Community, Miles Nadal JCC. Faye Kellerstein and Jordan Klapman perform “The Most Beautiful Yiddish Love Songs Ever Written,” Feb. 13, 2 p.m. (doors open at 1:30 p.m.). $4. The Yiddish Swingtet perform  Klezmer music for Purim, March 6. RSVP by Feb. 28. 416-924-6211, ext. 155, or email [email protected].

Bernard Betel Centre for Seniors 416-225-2112. Feb. 18, archeologist David Lipovitch  discusses “What did King David eat for Breakfast?” 10 a.m.; Feb. 19, Grief and bereavement support group, 11 a.m.; Feb. 20, Barry Shainbaum discusses “Inspiration through Music,” 1:30 p.m.

Charming Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park (60+). Valerie, 416-395-7881. Casino Woodbine March 26 (register in advance). Tuesdays, seniors chair exercise, 10 a.m. (first class free); Tuesdays and Thursdays, social bridge, 12:30 p.m.

New Horizons is a Jewish Hungarian seniors club that offers kosher food and is looking for new members. Call George, 416-256-1892.

PROSSERMAN JCC

Sherman Campus, 4588 Bathurst St., 416-638-1881, www.prossermanjcc.com.

Registration for the 2014/2015 school year for the daycare and preschool has begun. Call Kailah Rubin, ext. 4250.

PJ Library gives kids a taste of summer camp, Feb. 16, 3-5 p.m., with representatives from 10 summer camps. Register at http://pjkidsgotocamp.eventbrite.ca.

A Jewish Literary Festival for Children will be held Feb. 17, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featuring authors’ readings, book sales, and a make-your-own-book station.

The book club discusses The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer Feb. 24, 1 p.m.

MILES NADAL JCC

750 Spadina Ave. 416-924-6211, www.mnjcc.org

Celebrate family day Feb. 16 and Feb. 17. Fun activities for the whole family: jungle gym, crafts, dance party, basketball and movies, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Toronto Jewish Film Society presents Max Minsky and Me, Feb. 16 at 4 and 7:30 p.m. with  guest speaker Mark Clamen.  Box office opens one hour before screening start time. Tickets $10/$15. Kids 10-18 are free.

Rabbi Michael Skobac discusses “The Mystical Meaning of the Hebrew Aleph-Bet,” Feb. 23, 11 a.m.

A play reading of Tough Jews  by Michael Ross Albert, will be held March 1, 7 p.m.

Purim Carnival, March 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Klezmer Music Ensemble conducted by Eric Stein meets Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Call ext. 0 to register. The women’s chorus meets Mondays 7:30 p.m.; daytime choir meets Tuesdays, 1 p.m.

Harissa, Honey and Hyssop,  photos by Nelli Sheffer, is on display in the gallery until Feb. 24.

Health and fitness: One-day MELT Method, neck and back workshop, Feb. 16, 11 a.m.; MELT Method-full body, Feb. 11-March 18, 7 p.m. or Feb. 19-March 26, 11 a.m.

Healthy breast yoga, Wednesdays to March 12, 12:15 p.m.; Beyond addiction yoga, Fridays to March 14, 6:30 p.m. To register for all fitness programs, email [email protected], or call 416-898-1818, ext. 574

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

SCHWARTZ/REISMAN CENTRE

Lebovic Campus, 9600 Bathurst St. 905-303-1821.

A workshop on dating in midlife, for men and women over 40, will be held Feb. 18 at 7 p.m.

An osteoarthritis workshop will be held Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m.

The movie The Frisco Kid will be shown Feb. 24, 1 p.m.,

Israeli cuisine with a twist of Iraqi and French cuisine will be discussed Feb. 26 at 7 p.m.

Book club with reviewer Bruria Cooperman meets Feb. 28, 10:30 a.m.

To register for programs, call Andrea, ext. 3006, or email [email protected].