Everything That's Happening in Jewish Calgary
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Next ePom: Monday June 4, 2018
Submission Deadline:
12pm SHARP, Friday June 1
. No submissions will be accepted after that time. Please scroll to the bottom to see publication rules and other information.
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Celebration/Commemoration
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HOJMI/Akiva Academy Father’s Day Soccer Game
Sunday June 17
4:00 – 6:00pm | Congregation House of Jacob Mikveh Israel
Soccer Game and BBQ. Information: 403-259-3230
HOJMI Kosher Stampede Breakfast
Sunday June 24
10:00am – 12:00pm | Congregation House of Jacob Mikveh Israel
Food, fun, music and more. Information: 403-259-3230. In partnership with Calgary JCC.
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29th Annual Calgary JCC Sports Dinner presented by ATB Financial
Thursday May 24
6:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation
Join us for Calgary JCC’s 29th Annual Sports Dinner presented by ATB Financial featuring Doug Flutie, three-time Grey Cup champion and MVP.
Info
. Tickets and sponsorship:
Lynne Preston
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Akiva Academy Gala Fundraiser
Sunday May 27
5:30pm | Carriage House Inn
Gala Dinner honoring our founders Paddy and Miriam Trehearne and alumni volunteer Mike Balaban.
Tickets and information,
403-258-1312.
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JNF Negev Celebration of Israel's 70th Birthday
Thursday May 31
5:30pm
Cocktail reception
6:30pm
Dinner and Program
| Beth Tzedec Congregation
JNF presents
Punchline
and Calgary vocalist Stephanie Feldman. Special tribute to Donna Riback z'l. Tickets, donations, advertising and sponsorship
online
, or 403-255-0295.
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Beit Halochem's 9th Annual Concert "70 Years of Courage"
Sunday June 10
6:30pm | Beth Tzedec Synagogue
Celebrate Israel's 70th with Cantor Alex Stein, alongside Israel's premiere stage talent and four unforgettable heroes. Funds for the aid of disabled veterans of Israel.
Tickets
403-256-1012,
email ,
or at the door.
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CJA Wine & Whisky Festival
Sunday June 24
6:30pm | Lexus of Calgary
The CJA, in partnership with Alloy Dining, invites you to an evening filled with delicious food, wine & whisky. All proceeds will go toward the upgrade of the CJA kitchen.
Tickets
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Information
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7th Annual Holy One Golf Celebration and Casual Steak Dinner
Tuesday June 26 | River Spirit Golf Club
A fundraising celebration benefiting the Calgary Friendship Circle, providing programming for children with special needs. Fun, Food, Friends, Raffles, Cocktail Reception, Silent Auction, and more.
Tee times and information
, 403-281-3770.
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Beyond Bim-Bam: A Concert of Jewish Art Music
Sunday May 27
1:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation
Join us for a spirited concert of Jewish Art Music with a pre-concert lecture by Neal Brostoff, a leading scholar in this area. RSVP to 403-255-8688.
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Shahar Hason - Israeli Comedian
Tuesday June 12
7:30 - 10:00pm | Temple B'nai Tikvah
Shahar Hason will be performing in Calgary. Come and have some good laughs from Israeli culture jokes in Hebrew. Buy tickets
online
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PJ Library Tot Shabbat
Friday May 25
9:45am for 10am start | Calgary JCC
Join our free, fun half-hour class focusing on the festive feeling of Shabbat and holidays with songs, dance and brachot. No need to register. Info:
Kathie
403-537-8592. Next: June 8.
Family Get Together for Hebrew Speaking Families
Sunday May 27
10:30am - 12:00pm | Calgary JCC
Our first PJ Library B'Ivrit program - celebrate Shavuot with a unique performance, Hebrew songs, stories, crafts, snacks. For children under 8. Free,
registration
required by May 24. Info:
Veronika Havkin
587-707-2077.
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Shalom Baby Playgroup
Thursday May 31
10:30am - 12:00pm | Calgary JCC
Shmooze and make new friends at our informal, relaxed Baby Group with new Shalom Baby Ambassador Tamara White. From birth until two years. No charge, but please
email
to join us. Next: June 14.
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TBT Tot Shabbat
Friday June 1
6:00pm | Temple B'nai Tikvah
Bring the kids for Pizza before the kids service . Please RSVP to the office so we provide enough pizza.
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Camp Gan Israel Summer Camp
July 2 - August 3 | Chabad Calgary Campus
Kiddie, Junior, & Pioneer Divisions. Lunches & Snacks served daily at no extra charge. Field trips, swimming, sports, drama, arts & crafts & more.
Registration & Information,
403-281-3770.
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Camp JCC Summer Camp Registration
July 3 to August 31
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One Happy Camper
Get up to $1000 towards a first-time camp experience. New this year: a $700 grant for 12-18 day sessions. Some restrictions apply. For more information, contact Judy Shapiro by
email
or 403-444-3153.
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BBYO Year End BBQ
Sunday June 10
4:00 - 6:00pm | Calgary JCC Field
Finish the year off with a bang, and a bounce, hotdogs and other treats. Free for all. Grade 8s welcome.
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Hearing Screening Clinic
Monday May 28
10:00 - 11:30am | Calgary JCC
Come receive a complimentary screening. To book a free appointment at 403-253-8600, ext.0. In partnership with Connect Hearing.
Spruce Meadows Outing
Thursday June 7
11:45am - 4:30pm
We are celebrating Seniors Week with a trip to Spruce Meadows to watch show jumping. RSVP by June 4 and info: 403-537-8599 or 403-692-6380. In partnership with Jewish Family Service Calgary.
Seniors Week Special
June 3-9
Drop-in is free for all seniors. Members of the public who purchase a membership between that period will receive a 15% discount (new JCC members only, does not apply to renewal). Info: 403-253-8600, ext.0 or 403-537-8599.
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Perpetrator Physicians - More Than Mengele
Wednesday June 6
7:00pm | Calgary JCC
Jessica Tannenbaum will be giving an overview about her research entitled: "Perpetrator Physicians in Flossenbürg concentration camp, 1938–1945." This fascinating presentation is free of charge and all are invited. More info:
Ilana Krygier Lapides
, 403-444-3162.
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Wastefulness in Unexpected Places
Thursday May 24
8:00 – 9:00pm | Congregation House of Jacob Mikveh Israel
Class with Rabbi Byniomin Halpern. Information: 403-259-3230
Ruth – A Personal Journey to the Promised Land
Monday May 28 and June 4
7:30 – 8:30pm | Congregation House of Jacob Mikveh Israel
Class with Rabbi Byniomin Halpern. Information: 403-259-3230
Yeshiva Days: Perspectives from Torah Study Halls and Hallways
Saturday June 2
8:40 – 9:20pm | Congregation House of Jacob Mikveh Israel
Class with Rabbi Byniomin Halpern. Information: 403-259-3230
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Tzed Talks - Are You Prepared for the Next Disaster? by Dr. Daniel Kollek
Tuesday May 29
7:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation
Join Beth Tzedec, in conjunction with the University of Calgary’s Cummings School of Medicine, for a presentation by Dr. Daniel Kollek from McMaster University.
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Tanya Classes with Rabbi Matusof
Sundays
11:00am - 12:15pm | Chabad Calgary Campus
Join Rabbi Matusof for weekly Tanya Classes. Free to attend. Walk-ins welcome. Refreshments will be served. Part of the Sunday Morning Yeshiva Experience.
RSVP & Information
, 403-281-3770
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Women's Health Information
Wednesday May 23
10:00am - 12:00pm | Calgary JCC
Speak with a specialist about any women's health problems you may need advice on. In partnership with Sobeys and Safeway Pharmacy.
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2018 Norman Ronald Silver Sports Leadership Award Nominations
Do you know of someone in a team sport who inspires others and motives them through hard work and positive attitude? Nominate them for the Norman Ronald Silver Sports Leadership Award.
More info
. Deadline Friday June 8, 2018.
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Volunteer Interpreter in the Little Synagogue
Heritage Park is looking for Jewish people, 15 years or older, interested in volunteering as Interpreters in the Little Synagogue. We offer excellent training. Contact the
Volunteer Coordinator
Further questions: contact
Bob Pearson
, 403-268-8614.
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Volunteer Treasurer
JFSC is looking for a Volunteer Treasurer who ideally has an undergraduate degree in Business, Accounting or Finance; 8-10 years’ experience in private or public practice with past audit and reporting or board experience. CPA designation required. Please submit CV to
Max Feldman
, Board Chair.
More info
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Director of Community Relations and Communications
Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Community Relations and Communications is responsible for:
- working in coordination with the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs and internal CJF committees to promote issues of concern to the Jewish community;
- building relationships with government, academia, police services, interfaith and other cultural groups;
- serving as the primary contact for crisis management, security concerns, issues of antisemitism and additional risk management;
- developing and implementing communications strategy to promote all Federation programs and services through the use of appropriate communications tools and channels, including print and social media.
- Creating, writing, editing and coordinating newsletters, brochures, news articles, news releases, social media content, video scripts or story boards, web content and activities.
JAC (Young Adult) Coordinator
Calgary Jewish Federation seeks a dynamic, motivated professional for JAC (Jewish Adults Calgary) as a Coordinator serving adults under 40. The JAC Coordinator will be an experienced relationship builder and have a strong understanding of young adult engagement and philanthropy as they relate to the Jewish community.
For details about either of these positions, please visit our
website
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Shalom Bayit Support Worker
The Shalom Bayit program is a domestic violence program that provides prevention and intervention services. Jewish Family Service Calgary is seeking a Shalom Bayit Support Worker who engages in the Jewish values of compassion, improving the world (Tikkun Olam), and social justice. Please submit resumes and cover letter by June 3, 2018 to:
Tanya Muschanov
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More info
. Only successful applications will be contacted.
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Do You Have Holocaust Artefacts?
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is partnering with Federation to collect Holocaust-related artefacts. Donated objects become part of the CMHR’s permanent collection and will be preserved and cared for in accordance with the highest museum standards. For information contact
Ilana Krygier Lapides
403-444-3162. Learn more about the CMHR
here
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Chevra Kadisha information
Listings of funerals and unveiling information are available on the Chevra Kadisha website. Click
HERE
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News from Israel and the Jewish World
For up to the minute news and insights on Israel and the Jewish world, please click
here
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here
to read our publication policy and guidelines.
Calgary Jewish Federation does not necessarily endorse all the events listed in e-POM. Inclusion in this community service does not imply authorization or recommendation.
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We Want to Hear From You!
If you have any comments about ePom or anything else in the community, please contact Adam Silver, Chief Executive Officer, Calgary Jewish Federation at 403-444-3151 or
email
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