Deadline reminder: Due to Passover, deadlines will change. The deadline for the issue of April 10 is March 31. The deadline for the issue of April 17 is April 1. The deadline for the issue of April 24 is April 7. All deadlines are at noon. Phone 416-391-1836, ext. 269; email [email protected].
Thursday, April 3
NASH AND DRASH
Cantor David Edwards, Cantor Alex Stein perform a pre-Pesach Nash and Drash, Beth Emeth Synagogue, noon. $12/$15. Advance payment only. Call 416-633-3838.
PASSOVER MELODIES
Cantor Charles Osborne teaches new melodies for the seder, 7 p.m. at Temple Sinai.
ARTWORK IN THE HAGGADAH
Elaine Gold discusses artwork in Haggadot with the Yiddish Vinkl, noon, Free Times Cafe, 320 College St. $18 (includes lunch.) RSVP to [email protected].
JUDAISM AS HISTORY
Rabbi Harvey Meirovich discusses “Jewish History Through the Lens of the Hagaddah,” 7:30 p.m., Beth Tzedec Congregation. On April 5, he speaks at morning services on “The Exodus from Egypt: History or Memory,” and on April 6, “What I believe About God,” 10 a.m.
GAME NIGHT
Camp Young Judaea alumni and camper parents are invited to a gaming night, Uptown Loft, 2464 Yonge St., 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 5
JOY AFTER HEARTBREAK
Rabbi Charles S. Sherman, author of The Broken and the Whole: Discovering Joy After Heartbreak, speaks at Beth Tikvah Synagogue, today, 9 a.m. and April 6, 10 a.m.
Sunday, April 6
PESACH FOOD DELIVERY DAY
Volunteer drivers are needed to deliver Passover food boxes, 8:30 a.m.-noon, National Council of Jewish Women, 4700 Bathurst St. 416-633-5100.
AVROM SUTSKEVER
Miriam Trinh discusses “The Life and Work of Avrom Sutskever,” one of the great Yiddish poets of the interwar period. Presented in Yiddish, 4 p.m., Prosserman JCC.
THE JEWS OF LIBYA
Gina Waldman, founder of JIMENA (Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa) discusses her personal experience of discrimination and persecution, Congregation Darchei Noam. Doors open 7 p.m.; program begins 7:30 p.m. $5/$10.
PIPELINES AND TAR SANDS
Diane Meredith and John Riddell discuss “Pipelines, Tar Sands and Climate Change,” 11 a.m., 918 Bathurst St. Sponsored by the United Jewish People’s Order, Toronto.
UNIVERSITY FOR A DAY
Learn more about Passover with Jewish studies scholars and teachers, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Founders College, York University. To register, visit www.jtsa.edu/JUDToronto.
BEFORE THE REVOLUTION
A film about the Israeli presence in Tehran, Before the Revolution, with guest speaker Paul Michaels, will be shown at Temple Sinai. Dessert at 7 p.m., film at 7:30 p.m. $15/$18.
MYSTIC DRUMZ
Mystic Drumz presents The Button People, a show for children aged 3 to 11, 2 p.m., TanenbaumCHAT Lebovic Campus, 9600 Bathurst St. The play is a fundraiser for the Grandmothers campaign, sponsored by the Stephen Lewis Foundation. For tickets, visit www.grandmotherspartneringwithafrica.com.
BRUNCH WITH AVERY
Enjoy brunch with Avery Saltzman, director of Stars of David, Harold Green Theatre Company, Beth Emeth Synagogue, 10 a.m. $12/$15. Reserve by April 3, 416-633-3838.
BOOK CLUB
Temple Har Zion book club discusses The Imposter Bride, 7:30 p.m.
Monday, April 7
SPRING LECTURES
David Mulroney discusses “Dealing with the Dragon,” Temple Emanu-El, 2 p.m. $45 for the series, $12 per lecture. 416-449-3880.
VISION IMPAIRED CLUB
Mickey Lewin entertains at the Jewish Club for the Vision Impaired at its pre-Passover celebration, 7 p.m., Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. To RSVP call Bess, 905-508-2892. New members welcome.
POETRY FROM THE CAMPS
Miriam Trinh discusses “Poetry from the Ghettoes and Concentration Camps,” in English, 7 p.m., Miles Nadal JCC.
PASSOVER COOKING DEMO
Galya Sarner demonstrates great Passover recipes, 7 p.m., Beth Sholom Synagogue. $25/$30. RSVP [email protected] or 647-873-1238.
Tuesday, April 8
PASSOVER PREP
Cantor Eric Moses teaches songs for the seder, 8 p.m, Beth Sholom Synagogue.
April 9, Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich shares ideas to liven up your family’s seder, 7:30 p.m., Beth Sholom Synagogue.
Wednesday, April 9
TAI CHI WORKSHOP
David Shurman leads a Tai Chi workshop, 7 p.m., Shaar Shalom Synagogue. RSVP [email protected]. $2/$5.
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS
Seymour Schulich discusses his journey as a self-made billionaire, part of Temple Sinai’s young entrepreneur series. To register, call Hayley, 416-487-4161.
Thursday, April 10
MUSSAR PRACTICE
Alan Moranis discusses “Personal Change with the Tools of Mussar,” 7 p.m., Temple Sinai.
Upcoming Events
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].
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED
Beit Halochem Canada, Aid to Disabled Veterans of Israel is looking for families to host an Israeli hero for two weeks in June. Call 905-695-0611 or email [email protected].
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Circle of Care needs Russian, Hebrew and English-speaking volunteers to provide support to clients and family members with life-threatening conditions.
Volunteers are needed to spend time with seniors along the Bathurst Street corridor. Call Lysa 416-635-2860 or email [email protected].
PASSOVER SEDERS
Chabad of Markham hosts a seder, April 14. Call 905-886-0420, ext. 221.
Beth Tikvah holds a seder, April 14. Call 416-221-3433.
Association of Jewish Seniors and Bernard Betel Centre hold a seder, April 15. Call 416-635-2900, ext. 458
JF&CS GROUPS
GROUPS & WORKSHOPS
Registration is required for all programs. Classes are open to all members of the community. Fee reductions 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.
One Family, Two Homes: A 6-session group for families experiencing separation and divorce. Children and adults participate in separate groups. Starts April 24, 6:30 p.m.
Mind-Body Connection for Women: A 7-session group for women who want to learn mindfulness and meditation. Starts April 29, Lebovic JCC, 7 p.m.
BEREAVED JEWISH FAMILIES
Bereaved Jewish Families of Ontario 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, 12:30 p.m. Call Sheila, 416-665-3333, or Marcia, 416-932-1229.
Shaar Shalom. Play duplicate 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+ Miles Nadal JCC. Osnat Lippa discusses “Treasures of the Guggenheim,” April 8 and April 29, 1 p.m.
Jack Newman discusses “How Jews Helped Shape Television Comedy,” April 3 and April 10, doors open at 1 p.m., program starts at 1:30 p.m. For all programs, call 416-924-6211, ext. 155, or email [email protected].
Circle of Care offers a stress-management support group, starting April 1, 2 p.m. Call Revital 416-635-2900, ext. 463.
Bernard Betel Centre for Seniors 416-225-2112. April 4, drop-in social work clinic, 9:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.; April 8, Bill Gladstone discusses “The Jews of Toronto,” 10 a.m.; April 10, lecture on “Chronic Pain Management,” 1:30 p.m.
Charming Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park (60+). Valerie, 416-395-7881. Casino Woodbine April 30 (register in advance); Dance with live music, April 27, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, seniors chair exercise starts April 22; Tuesdays and Thursdays, social bridge, 12:30 p.m.
Day Centre for Seniors provides a friendly, secure place for seniors with dementia. Hot lunch, stimulating activities, transportation provided. Call 905-738-1128.
New Horizons is a Jewish Hungarian seniors club that offers kosher food and is looking for new members. Call George, 416-256-1892.
The PEP Group is welcoming new members. First program is a talk by Vivian Felson about Jewish women writers, April 10, Earl Bales Community Centre. Refreshments at 12:30 p.m., program begins at 1 p.m.
PROSSERMAN JCC
Sherman Campus, 4588 Bathurst St., 416-638-1881, www.prossermanjcc.com.
The Jack and Pat Kay Centre Camp present Passover Break Camp, April 14, 17, 18, 23. Call 416-636-CAMP (2267).
Musician/educator Jordan Klapman hosts a two-part musical journey through Jewish popular songs, April 24 and May 1, 1 p.m.
Private piano lessons are available Sundays starting April 6.
MILES NADAL JCC
750 Spadina Ave. 416-924-6211, www.mnjcc.org
Miriam Trinh discusses “Poetry from the Ghettos and Camps,” April 7, 7 p.m.
The film The Lady in Number 6 will be shown April 13 at 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. Tickets $10 available at the door one hour prior to the first screening. www.algreentheatre.ca.
Community Passover Seder April 14 at 7:45 p.m. Call Midtown Chabad for tickets, 416-516-2005.
Register for the Joke Lab with actor Jack Newman and learn how to tell hilarious jokes and humorous anecdotes, April 24-May 15, 7 p.m.
Register now for spring film studies with Adam Nayman, looking at the work of David Lynch, starting April 28.
Sign up for the Summer Institute Adult Vocal/Choral Edition (male voices needed) July 14-18; Theatre Edition Aug. 18-22. ext. 250.
Duets, Portraits of Aging and the Art of Care, photos by Debra Friedman, is at the gallery, until April 22.
The women’s chorus meets Mondays 7:30 p.m.; daytime choir meets Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Gillian Steyck offers small group vocal lessons Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Email [email protected].
Health and fitness: MELT Method-full body, Tuesdays, until May 6, 7 p.m., Wednesdays until May 7, 11 a.m. MELT Method – hand and foot, Mondays April 7-May 12, 2:30 p.m. Healthy breast yoga, Wednesdays until June 18, 12:15 p.m. Introduction to healthy breast yoga, April 6, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
To register for all fitness programs, email [email protected], or call 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
Zen kids art for children age 4 to 6 starts Thursdays, May 1.
Karate club for children aged 7 to 10, Tuesdays starting April 29. To register, Jennifer 416-638-1881, ext. 3275.
Vendors wanted for an Israeli market for Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration, May 6. Email Andrea at [email protected]
Harkada Party with guest artist Roger Weiger will be held April 5, 7:30 p.m. $10
Israeli Dance Concert, with the Shalom Israeli Dance Troupe, Noam Bamachol, the FJC Dance Team and Klezkonnection, April 6, 6:30 p.m.