Deadline reminder: The deadline for the issue of Jan. 30 is Jan. 20. The deadline for the issue of Feb. 6 is Jan. 27. All deadlines are at noon. Phone 416-391-1836, ext. 269; email [email protected].

Thursday, Jan. 16

JAZZ IN JANUARY

Bruce Cassidy, Jackie Richardson and Sophia Perlman perform at a benefit concert for the Stephen Lewis Foundation, 8:30 p.m., Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas St. W. $45.

Friday, Jan. 17

TU B’SHVAT

Oraynu Congregation for Humanistic Judaism holds a Tu b’Shvat seder, 7 p.m. RSVP 416-385-3910 or [email protected].

Oraynu’s Tu b’Shvat seder for young adults will be held Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. Call Rabbi Denise Handlarski at 416-854-0133, or email [email protected].

Saturday, Jan. 18

LASER TAG

Canadian Young Judaea welcomes students in grades 9-12 to a night of laser tag, food and fun. Email [email protected].

BNAI SHALOM

B’nai Shalom Congregation of Halton-Peel, a Conservative, egalitarian congregation, meets today. www.bnaishalom.ca or 905-901-9889.

TU B’SHVAT FUN

PJ Library celebrates Tu b’Shvat with arts and crafts and treats at the Schwartz-Reisman Centre, 9600 Bathurst St., Vaughan, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free, but register at www.srcentre.ca.

Sunday, Jan. 19

ISRAEL AND ARAB WINTER

David Goldberg discusses “Israel in the Midst of the Arab Winter,” Beth David Synagogue, 9:15 a.m. $8 includes breakfast. 416-633-5500.

‘A MEXICAN CONTROVERSY’

Rabbi Yirmiya Milevsky discusses “A Gringo’s Guide to a Mexican Controversy: A discussion on halachic disasters in Jewish history,” 8:45 a.m., Bnai Torah Synagogue. $5 (includes breakfast).

Monday, Jan. 20

TU B’SHVAT TALK

Ryan Dyment discusses “The Economy of the Future: Connecting the Economy and the Environment,” Temple Sinai, 7 p.m.

JEWISH DEMOGRAPHICS

Rabbi Micah Streiffer discusses “Where are all the Jews going? And does it matter?” in a 3-week series, 7:30 p.m., Temple Kol Ami. 905-709-2620.

ADULT EDUCATION

Goldie Plotkin teaches a 6-week course on “Women of the World,”starting tonight at 8 p.m.

Rabbi Avraham Plotkin teaches “Talmud for Women, Part 2” starting Jan. 21

“Men and Wisdom,” resumes 8 p.m., Jan. 21. All classes at Chabad of Markham. 905-886-0420, ext. 221 or www.chabadmarkham.org.

Wednesday, Jan. 22

FAMILY LAW WORKSHOP

Lorne Fine, a family law lawyer, discusses “Division of Assets.” Call the legal information service of Act to End Violence Against Women, 905-695-5374, or email [email protected]. Free.

JEWS FOR JUDAISM

Rabbi Michael Skobac discusses “The Real Messiah,” second in a 6-part counter-missionary series, 8 p.m., Holy Blossom Temple. Free. To register, call 416-789-0020 or email [email protected].

Thursday, Jan. 23

BROADWAY GOES YIDDISH

David Gale leads a Yiddish theatre workshop focusing on “Broadway Goes Yiddish,” 7-9 p.m., Jan. 23-March 27. To register, visit www.committeeforyiddish.com, or call Barbara, 416-631-5843.

Upcoming Events

CONVERSATIONAL HEBREW

Conversational Hebrew, ulpan method, with Yael Lev is offered at Pride of Israel Synagogue. Learn modern vocabulary and discuss current events, for intermediate students (Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.) and advanced students (Thursdays, 1:30 p.m.). Call 416-226-0111, ext. 10.

ISRAEL ADVOCACY

Join Israel advocacy trainers and learn how to defend Israel in the media and among colleagues and peers. Speakers include Mordechai Kedar, Jacques Gauthier, Mark Vandermaas, Solomon Benzimra, Yudit Shier-Weisberg, Jan. 26, Village Shul, 1072 Eglinton Ave W. To register, visit bit.ly/israelday.

SHORESH CONFERENCE

Register now for the Shoresh Food Conference, Feb. 2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m, Miles Nadal JCC.  Join rabbis, farmers, foodies and activists to explore the intersection of Jewish tradition and contemporary food ethics. www.shoresh.ca.

JEWISH REFUGEES

Mordechai Kedar discusses “The Untold Story of Almost a Million Refugees,” Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m., Darchei Noam Congregation, part of a series on Jewish refugees from Arab lands.

MORASHA CLASSSES

Shayna Kravetz teaches “Ten Tough Torah Questions – Part II,” Feb. 12-March 12, 9:45 a.m. , Beth Emeth Synagogue.

Rabbi Roy Tanenbaum teaches “When the Bible is Confusing: A Dynamic Solution,” Feb. 12-March 12, 11:15 a.m. To register, call Loretta, 416-789-7400.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

Have you been through the mental health system? Would you like to be a peer support to others going through the system and soon to be discharged from the hospital? Baycrest is starting a new support program. For more information, call Janis Sternhill at 416-785-2500, ext. 2575, 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.

Effective Parenting: A 4-session group for parents of children ages 2 to 10. Starts Jan. 27, 7 p.m.

Mind-Body Connection for Women: An 8-session group for women to learn mindfulness and meditation. Starts Jan. 29 at 35 Madison Ave., 2 p.m. or Jan. 30, Lipa Green Centre, 7 p.m.

Beyond the Chupah, Becoming a Couple: A 5-session marriage-preparation group for couples who are going to be married in the coming year. Starts Jan. 29, 7 p.m., Beth Tzedec Congregation.

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.

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].

Bridge Club at Forest Hill Library is looking for new members. Call Lea, 416-487-7630.

Adult 55+, Miles Nadal JCC Tu b’Shvat celebration Jan. 23, 1:30 p.m. with JNF shlichah  Hadar Epstein. Pre-registration required, 416-924-6211, ext. 0, or email [email protected].

Bernard Betel Centre for Seniors 416-225-2112. Jan. 21, Miriam Shechter discusses “Masterpieces of Opera and Ballet: Romeo and Juliet,”10 a.m.; Jan. 22, Variety Show for Aspiring Seniors, 1 p.m.; Jan. 23, “How to Access Government Funding for Mobility Products,” 1:30 p.m.

Charming Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park (60+). Valerie, 416-395-7881. Casino Woodbine, Jan. 22. 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.

Senior Social Club Hadar is looking for new members for conversation, exercise and games. Monday and Wednesday afternoons, Garnet A. Williams Community Centre, 501 Clark Ave. W. Thornhill. Call Phyllis, 905-889-5722 or Etka 416-663-8270.

PROSSERMAN JCC

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

Beginners mah-jong and bridge classes begin this week.

Women-only fitness classes now offered. Cycling, yoga, Zumba, core conditioning. Email [email protected]., or call ext. 4103.

The film The Policeman will be shown Jan. 20, 12:45 p.m. A casual discussion will follow the film.

Kevin Courrier presents “Produced and Abandoned,” films that Hollywood ignored or audiences never saw, Wednesdays starting Jan. 15, 1 p.m. To register, call ext. 4235.

MILES NADAL JCC

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

Register now for winter fun and learning. Hebrew travel skills workshop Jan. 19, Jan. 26; Hebrew Institute begins Jan. 20; fiction and poetry workshops start Jan. 20.

Toronto Jewish Film Society presents Margaret, 4 and 7:30 p.m., Jan. 19. Guest speaker Kevin Courrier. Box office opens one hour before show time.

Times and Toys, paintings by Rob Croxford, is on display in the gallery until Jan. 23.

Register now for film studies with critic Shlomo Schwartzberg focusing on the work of Steven Spielberg, Mondays 7-9 p.m., Jan. 20-March 17.

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.

Health and fitness: MELT Method for hands and feet, helps alleviate arthritis, bunions, carpal tunnel and more. Mondays to March 17, 2:30 p.m.; MELT Method-full body, Meets Tuesdays 7 p.m. to March 18 or Wednesdays to March 26, 11a.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 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.