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, March 27
KOL ISHA
An evening of song for breast cancer awareness, featuring Amy Sky, Neshama Carlebach, Theresa Tovah and more, 7:30 p.m., Beth Sholom Synagogue. Call 416-783-6103, ext. 228.
PASSOVER COOKING
Agnes Imani puts a new twist on Passover cooking, Prosserman JCC, 7:30 p.m. $25. RSVP at pjparents.cook.eventbrite.ca.
PURIM AND PASSOVER
Bracha Feder discusses “Pesach Themes in the Torah, Haggadah and Contemporary Texts,” 7:30 p.m., Beth Tikvah Synagogue.
Friday, March 28
ISRAELI INNOVATIONS
Rabbi Stephen Wise discusses “Israeli Scientific and Technological Innovations,” 8 p.m. at Temple Har Zion.
Saturday, March 29
SHABBAT TIKKUN
Wafik Abadir of the Egyptian Christian Coptic community discusses the violence in his country, Temple Sinai, 10 a.m.
JAZZ HAVDALAH
Beth Torah presents jazz Havdalah with the Steve Koven Duo, 8 p.m. RSVP 416-782-4495, ext. 27.
Sunday, March 30
WOMEN’S DAY OF LEARNING
Kehillat Shaarei Torah Synagogue holds its Women’s Day of Learning, with speakers Ilana Rubinstein, Chana Leah Rappaport and Chana Goldstein. $20. RSVP 416-229-2600, ext. 5 or [email protected].
BOOK LAUNCH
Rabbi Aaron Flanzraich speaks with Daniel Gordis about his new book, Menachem Begin: The Battle for Israel’s Soul, 6 p.m., Beth Sholom Synagogue.
PJ KIDS COOK
An afternoon of Passover activities, including cooking, story time and crafts, for children 3 and older is offered by PJ Library at the Schwartz/Reisman Centre, 3:30 p.m. RSVP 905-303-1821, ext. 3025.
AJAMI
Beth Tikvah shows the Israeli crime drama film Ajami, 7:30 p.m. $5/$10.
BEYOND RACE AND FAITH
Holy Blossom Temple presents a concert, Beyond Race, Beyond Faith, featuring Jewish-Israeli cellist Udi Bar-David, Egyptian violinist Riad Abdel-Gawad and Puerto Rican percussionist Rolando Morales Matos, 7:30 p.m. $18/$36. For tickets, call 416-789-3291, ext. 224.
A PEOPLE UNCOUNTED
Lodzer Synagogue shows the film A People Uncounted, about the Roma people. Guest speaker is film director Aaron Yeger. 7:30 p.m. $10. 416-636-6665.
PASSOVER WORKSHOP
Rabbi Howard Morrison and Cantor David Edwards present a Passover workshop, including how to prepare the home, seder tips and melodies, 9:30 a.m., Beth Emeth Synagogue.
FOOD, FASHION AND FLAIR
Canadian Hadassah-WIZO presents an afternoon of “Food, Fashion and Flair,” 2 p.m., Beth Torah Synagogue. $36. For tickets, call 416-630-8373.
A MORNING OF STUDY
Join Alex Green, Anna Urowitz-Freudenstein and Rabbis Zvi Grumet, Nathaniel Helfgot, Alex Israel and Menachem Liebtag for a morning of Torah study, with an emphasis on Pesach, 9:30 a.m., Shaarei Shomayim Congregation. 416-633-5770, email [email protected].
ROSH CHODESH CLUB
Chai Centre’s Rosh Chodesh Women’s Club discusses “How to Create Eternal Joy in Life,” 8 p.m., 1089 Spadina Rd. RSVP 416-271-0659.
Monday, March 31
SPRING LECTURES
Rick Phillips discusses “Leonard Bernstein,” Temple Emanu-El, 2 p.m. $45 for the series, $12 per lecture.
BOOK CLUB
Harriet Morris reviews Shani Boiahjiu’s novel The People of Forever are not Afraid. Lunch at 1 p.m., review at 1:30 p.m., Beth Tzedec Congregation. $20. 416-781-3511.
GENEALOGY
Genealogist Tomasz Cebulski speaks at Beth Emeth Synagogue, 8 p.m.
Tuesday, April 1
TRIBUTE TO CANTOR KOVARI
Beth Tikvah Synagogue celebrates Cantor Tibor Kovari with featured performer Avi Hoffman, 7:30 p.m.
TELLING STORIES ON STAGE
Playwright Emil Sher discusses “Telling Real Stories on Stage,” Temple Har Zion. Bring your lunch at noon, program starts at 12:30.
CHUG HATANACH
Joel Kurt leads the Chug HaTanach discussing “Psalms in the Liturgy,” Beth David Synagogue, 8 p.m.
BOOK REVIEW
Marilyn Herbert reviews The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, 8 p.m. Adath Israel Synagogue. For more information, call Eveline 416-493-3626.
Wednesday, April 2
EVANGELICALS AND ISRAEL
Rabbi Michael Skobac of Jews for Judaism discusses “Evangelicals and Israel,” 7:30 p.m., Beth Sholom Synagogue.
PRE-PESACH PREP
Rabbi Yirmiya Milevsky discusses “Matzah: A Journey from Moshe to Modernity,” 8:10 p.m., B’nai Torah Congregation.
LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
Dr. David Conn, vice-president of Baycrest, discusses factors connecting age and mood, and strategies to help you stay mentally fit as you age, 7:30 p.m., Adath Israel Congregation.
Thursday, April 3
NASH AND DRASH
Cantor David Edwards and Cantor Alex Stein perform a pre-Pesach Nash and Drash, Beth Emeth Synagogue, noon. $12/$15. Advance payment only. Call 416-633-3838.
GAME NIGHT
Camp Young Judaea alumni and camper parents are invited to a gaming night, Uptown Loft, 2464 Yonge St., 8 p.m.
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].
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 in 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.
Temple Har Zion holds a seder, April 15. Register by March 28. Call 905-889-2252, ext. 232.
Beth Tikvah Synagogue holds a seder, April 14. Call 416-221-3433.
The Association of Jewish Seniors and the Bernard Betel Centre hold a seder, April 15. Call 416-635-2900, ext. 458
The Winchevsky Centre hosts a Third Seder, April 19, 4:30 p.m. at Villa Colombo. Buy tickets by March 28. 416-789-5502.
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 regularly provides 8-week self-help groups to bereaved parents. Call Beth Feffer 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. Opera Appreciation: Viva Puccini with Iain Scott, 1:30 p.m. April 1, Turandot.
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, 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 1, Rosalin Krieger discusses “Fanny Brice,”10 a.m.; April 3, Laughter Yoga, 12:15 p.m., April 3, Stanley Chung discusses “Diabetes Prevention and 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.
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.
The Jack and Pat Kay Centre Camp present Passover Break Camp, April 14, 17, 18, 23. Call 416-636-CAMP (2267).
The Prosserman JCC is part of the studio audience of the Steven and Chris show, April 2. Call ext. 4235 for a ticket.
Norene Gilletz presents tips and recipes for a “Panic-free Passover,” April 1, 6:30 p.m. Ext. 4235.
Musician/educator Jordan Klapman hosts a 2-part musical journey through Jewish popular songs, April 24 and May 1, 1 p.m.
The Jack and Pat Kay Centre Camp present flagpole family night, a family dance party, March 31, 5:30-7 p.m.
Private piano lessons are available Sundays starting April 6.
MILES NADAL JCC
750 Spadina Ave. 416-924-6211, www.mnjcc.org
Courses in the spring Hebrew Institute begin March 31. Call for placement test or interview, ext. 154.
David Levine discusses “Graphic Novels on Film,” March 31, 7 p.m.
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.
Sign up for the Summer Institute Adult Vocal/Choral Edition 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, March 27-April 22.
Miriam Trinh discusses “Poetry from the Ghettos and Camps,” April 7, 7 p.m.
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. MELT Method-hand and foot, Mondays April 7-May 12, 2:30 p.m.
Healthy breast yoga, Wednesdays April 2-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
Tickets on sale now for a bus trip to see Hay Fever, May 28, at the Stratford Festival.