Deadline reminder: Due to upcoming holidays, deadlines will change. May 17 is the deadline for the issue of May 30. May 27 is the deadline for the issue of June 6. All deadlines are at noon. Phone 416-391-1836, ex. 269; fax 416-391-0829 or send an email to [email protected].
Tuesday, May 14
JEWISH EDUCATION
“The Challenges of Jewish Education” is the keynote presentation for Shavuot with speakers from Camp Ramah, the Toronto Heschel School, Leo Baeck Day School and Centre for Jewish Education, Beth Tikvah Synagogue, 10 p.m.
CHOOSE LIFE
“Judaism, Suicide and Assisted Suicide” is the topic at Shaar Shalom Synagogue’s Leil Tikkun Shavuot. Services at 8 p.m .
Saturday, May 17
SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE
Psychologist Rabbi Eliezer Schnall is the scholar-in-residence May 17-18 at B’nai Torah Synagogue. To reserve, call 416-226-3700, ext. 21, or email [email protected].
Sunday, May 19
ISRAELI SHUK
Kehillat Shaarei Torah presents an Israeli shuk with crafts, vendors and food, 10 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., $5 per person/$20 family. 416-229-2600, ext. 3.
SCHOOL REUNION
Hillel Academy of Ottawa, class of 1963 is holding a reunion. [email protected].
Tuesday, May 21
CHUG HA-TANACH
Rabbi Jay Kelman leads the study of Chapter 15, Book of Psalms, 8 p.m., Beth David Synagogue.
FOOTNOTE
Adath Israel book and film club discusses the film Footnote. 8 p.m. $10/$15.
LUNCH AND LEARN
Avrum Rosensweig, founder of Ve’ahavta, is the speaker at Beth Tikvah’s lunch and learn, 12:15 p.m. $20. RSVP 416-221-3433, ext. 352.
AMBASSADOR SPEAKS
Ambassador Alan Baker discusses the current challenges facing Israel, Shaarei Tefillah, 8 p.m. 416-787-1631.
Wednesday, May 22
PARENTS OF IDF SOLDIERS
Parents of Lone Soldiers meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Bathurst and Centre streets area. To RSVP, email [email protected] or 416-482-1390.
FRIENDS OF YIDDISH
Friends of Yiddish hold their annual meeting, 7 p.m., Beth Tikvah Synagogue. RSVP by May 16 to 416-458-1440 or send an email to: [email protected]
EMUNAH WOMEN
Emunah Women of Toronto honour Dalya Hakimi, Esther Burack and Esty Yeres. Guest speaker will be Canada’s ambassador to the UN, Guillermo Enrique Rishchynski, Shaarei Shomayim. For tickets, 416-636-0036 or email emunahcanada.org/toronto.htm.
JEWS FOR JUDAISM
Rabbi Michael Skobac holds a counter-missionary survival seminar for deaf Jews, 8 p.m., Toronto Zionist Council, 788 Marlee Ave. 416-789-0020 or [email protected].
Thursday, May 23
SYNAGOGUE MUSIC
Tara Abrams discusses Jewish music tonight and May 30, 7:30 p.m., Temple Har Zion. 905-889-2252, ext. 5.
MAH-JONG AFTERNOON
Thornhill Study and Zion Branch of National Council of Jewish Women hold a mah-jong afternoon, noon-4 p.m., Council House, 4700 Bathurst St. $25. RSVP 416-633-5100.
JEWISH AMERICAN SONGS
Simon Spiro with the Broadway Singers and a 30-piece orchestra celebrate Jewish American songwriters, 7:30 p.m., Toronto Centre for the Arts. For tickets, 1-855-985-5000.
EZRA AND NEHEMIAH
Rabbi Wayne Allen discusses the prophets Ezra and Nehemiah, May 23 and May 30, 7:30 p.m., Beth David Synagogue.
OTHER NEWS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Jewish Information Service is looking for a volunteer for the information desk at the Lipa Green Centre. Shift is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays, until October and then Mondays. Call Barbara 416-631-5843 or [email protected].
Baycrest welcomes youths between the ages of 13 and 24 to join the summer volunteer program. Provide companionship and assist with creative arts, fitness, outings and administrative work. 416-785-2500, ext. 2572; www.baycrest.org/volunteer.
Volunteers needed to deliver kosher meals on wheels. Pick up from Baycrest or Pride of Israel Synagogue. Mileage reimbursed. Call Circle of Care 416-373-4100.
QUILTS OF ISRAEL
The Ailsa Craig Community Quilt Festival presents Quilts of Israel, Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre, 155 Annie Ada Shipley St., Ailsa Craig, Ont. There will be over 100 quilts from Israel and Israeli quilters teaching workshops. May 20-25. Visit: www.ailsacraigquiltfestival.ca.
RENT A SPARE ROOM
List your spare room or basement apartment with the Accommodation Registry at Jewish Information Service of Greater Toronto. Help is available for renters as well. 416-635-5600 or email [email protected].
VENDORS WANTED
Na’amat Canada is looking for vendors for its Israel festival, June 2, York Hill Park, Thornhill. Call 416-636-5425 or www.israeldayfestival.com.
ISRAELI IDOLS PERFORM
Idan Amedi and Roni Daloomi (Israeli Idol winners) perform for Peace of Mind’s Benefit concert for Israeli soldiers, May 28, Beth Tzedec, 8 p.m. For tickets, call 416-804-0144 or 416-500-0924.
JEWISH HERITAGE MONTH
Exhibits marking Jewish Heritage Month will be on display at Dufferin Clark Library, 1441 Clark Ave. W., Vaughan, and Bathurst Clark Resource Library, 900 Clark Ave. W., Vaughan.
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Beth Emeth’s golf tournament, which supports the Out of the Cold program and the Kadima Educational Centre, will be held June 18 at the Mandarin Golf and Country Club. The day features kosher lunch and dinner, prizes and more. For tickets, call 416-633-3838 or www.beby.org/golf-tournment.html.
All programs require registration and are open to all members of the community. To register, call Shawna Sidney, 416-638-7800, ext. 6215, or www.jfandcs.com. All classes at Lipa Green Centre, 4600 Bathurst St., unless otherwise noted.
Effective Parenting: A 4-session group for parents of children ages 2 to 11. Starts May 22.
When You’re About to Separate, What to tell the Kids: A workshop for parents in the early stages of separation. May 23, 6:30 p.m., Lebovic JCC.
Supporting Self-Reliance in Teens with ADHD: A workshop for parents. May 28, 7 p.m.
BEREAVEMENT GROUPS
Bereaved Jewish Families of Ontario offers self-help groups to bereaved parents. Beth Feffer, JF&CS, 416-638-7800, ext. 6244, or [email protected].
FOR SENIORS
Association of Jewish Seniors. Judith Wahl, executive director of the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly, speaks. Registration at 9:30 a.m., Shaarei Shomayim synagogue. RSVP 416-635-2900, ext. 458.
Adath Israel Congregation. Wednesday afternoon socials. Bridge, mah-jong, Rummikub. Refreshments $2. 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.
Seniors Cultural Club meets Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Borochov Cultural Centre, 272 Codsell. 416-630-9444.
New Horizons is a Jewish Hungarian Seniors Club. Kosher food, card games. 416-256-1892.
Charming Earl Bales Seniors Club in the Park. (60+). Valerie, 416-395-7881. Hairdresser/barber, May 16, 10 a.m.-noon; Casino Rama, May 22; Dance with live music, May 26, 7 p.m. Bingo, June 5, 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, fitness, 10 a.m.; Thursdays, line dancing, 10 a.m., social bridge, 12:30 p.m.
Bernard Betel Centre, 416-225-2112. May 21, Ian Belfer discusses “The Origin of the Jew,” 10 a.m. May 22, North York Concert Orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m. May 23, Judy Weiss discusses “Dealing Positively with Family Issues,” 1:30 p.m.
Active Seniors/Boomers Miles Nadal JCC, 416-924-6211, ext. 155.
Celebrate Jewish Music Week with jazz musician Jordan Klapman. May 23, 2 p.m. free.
New Horizons for Seniors. A discussion group led by a social worker meets May 27 and June 17, 1:30 p.m., Beth Tzedec.
Sherman Campus, 4588 Bathurst St., 416-638-1881, www.prossermanjcc.com.
Janna Nadler reviews The Last Brother, May 21, 1:30 p.m.
The film Beaufort is shown May 27, 12:45 p.m.
Mah-jong games, Monday afternoons; Yiddish conversation, Mondays, 1:30 p.m.; Analyze This with Kevin Courrier starts May 22; Four Great Operas with Iain Scott starts June 4; Provocative Female Artists with Osnat Lippa starts June 13; Folk dance, Wednesdays. 10 a.m., Duplicate bridge, Thursdays, 12:30 p.m.; Shalom Singers are looking for new members, Thursdays, 10 a.m.
750 Spadina Ave. 416-924-6211, www.mnjcc.org.
Baruch Sienna teaches a course on “Reading Jewish,” Thursdays starting May 23, 7:30 p.m. Ext. 154.
Music at the MNJCC. Women’s Chorus, Mondays, 7:30 p.m.; Daytime choir, Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Klezmer Ensemble, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. MNJCC Community Choir performs June 5 and June 6, 8 p.m. For tickets, ext. 0.
Structure and Photo by David Trautrimas is in the gallery until May 21.
Downtown Tikkun Leil Shavuot, May 14, 8 p.m.-6 a.m. Special program for children and teens. Ext. 154.
Tickets on sale now for MNJCC 60th anniversary dance, June 13, 7:30 p.m. $36. Ext. 0
Michael Bernstein Chapel holds services Thursdays at 7:15 a.m., Sundays at 8 a.m. Coleman Bernstein, 416-968-0200.
Lebovic Campus, 9600 Bathurst St., Vaughan. 905-303-1821. Call ext. 3037 to register. www.srcentre.ca.
Health Series: May 21, Sue Merritt discusses protecting your heart and brain from cardiovascular disease, 7:30 p.m.; June 4, Dr. Rana Singh provides an introduction to naturopathic medicine, 7:30 p.m.