Everything That's Happening in Jewish Calgary
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Next ePom: Monday, March 4, 2019
Submission Deadline:
12:00 noon on Thursday, February 27
Please see below for publication rules and other information
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PJ Library® Tot Shabbat
Fridays, February 22 and March 1
9:45 for 10:00am start | Calgary JCC
Join our free half-hour class focusing on the festive feeling of Shabbat songs, dance, and brachot. For more information
email Kathie
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Shalom Baby Group
Thursday, February 28
10:30am - Noon | Calgary JCC
Join our relaxed and informal baby group and share the joys and oys of parenthood.
Email Tamara White
or call 403-554-2024 to register or for more information. This program is suitable for babies under twelve months.
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Welcome Shabbat
Friday, February 22
10:30 - 11:00am | Calgary JCC
Join us for a family-friendly candle lighting,
Kiddush
,
hamotzi
, and to hear Mr. Violin play Shabbat songs.
Spring Break Camp
March 22-29 | Calgary JCC
Registration is now open for our six-day Spring Break Camp. Limited spaces are available so register now at our Customer Service Desk at 403-253-8600, ext.0.
Tikkun Olam Concert - Sawuti Choir Sing Together
Sunday, March 24
2:30pm | Calgary JCC
Come enjoy the beautiful music and dances from this authentic African ensemble on their 2019 Canada Tour. Join them in celebrating Israel and learn a tune or two in the Israeli
Koolulam* style! Admission by donation.
Email Shula Banchik to RSVP.
*A gathering of strangers, who have no background in singing, in one place to join together to create a musical sensation.
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PJ Library and Temple B'nai Tikvah
An Afternoon of Winter Fun
Sunday, February 24
2:00 - 3:30pm | Temple B'nai Tikvah
Join us for an afternoon of skating and then come indoors and warm up with hot chocolate, snacks, and fun with Rabbi Glickman. There is no charge but registration is requested by
email
. Please bring a donation of something warm (gloves/toques/scarves) for those in need.
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NCSY Juniors Annual Shabbat Shebang! Ages 10-12
March 1-3
2:00pm
Join us for the Annual Juniors' Shabbat Shebang, including Friday night dinner program, optional Saturday lunch, and an epic all-day Sunday event. Sunday will include Escape Room, Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park, and Virtual Reality Arcade. Register
here
. For more info contact Miriam at 587-664-5613,
email
or visit our
website
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Tot Shabbat
Friday, March 1
6:00pm | 900 47 Avenue SW
Join us for pizza at 6:00pm and then kids' service at 6:30pm. Please RSVP by calling 403-252-1654 or
email Danny
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Family Jew-pardy Event
Saturday, March 9
12:00 - 1:30pm | 900 47 Avenue SW
Join us over kiddush lunch for a Torah-themed version of the game show, hosted by our very own Rabbi Mark Glickman (aka Alex Trebekowitz).
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PJ Library Tot Shabbat Purim
Friday, March 15
10:30am | Calgary JCC
Bring your children in costume and join us as we celebrate Purim and Shabbat with PJ Library and the JCC. We will join the JCC Purim Parade and stay for the Purim Party if the little ones can manage.
Everyone is welcome for a morning of Purim fun! No need to register.
Email Kathie Wainer for more information.
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PJ Library at Beth Tzedec Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 17
10:00am - Noon | Beth Tzedec Congregation
Join us for a fun children's Purim Party featuring hamentaschen, games, costume contents, Purim treats, and so much more. Everyone is welcome. There is no charge and no need to register, but please bring a non-perishable item for the Food Bank.
Email Kathie Wainer for more information.
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PJ Library at Halpern Akiva Academy Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 17
1:00 - 3:00pm | 140 Haddon Road SW
Join us as we celebrate Purim with our friends and families at Halpern Akiva Academy. Come in costume and enjoy a free afternoon of Purim fun and treats. Everyone is welcome and there is no need to register.
Email Kathie Wainer for more information.
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Friendship Circle Calgary
Sunday, March 17
2:00pm | Chabad Calgary Campus
For children with special needs and their friends. For more info contact Mrs. Rochel Matusof, Director at 403-714-9024 or
email.
Purim at Chabad
Thursday, March 21
2:00pm | Chabad Calgary Campus
Stay tuned for exciting Purim celebration for the whole family.
Delicious dinner, Megilah, entertainment, L'chaim, and more!
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Megillah Reading and Party
Wednesday, March 20
7:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation
Beth Tzedec warmly invites the whole community to enjoy a special Megillah reading geared toward families, followed by a festive party. Event is free of charge. Please bring a non-perishable item for the Food Bank. For more information call 403-255-8688 or
email
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Purim Seuda and Play
Thursday, March 21
5:00pm | Congregation House of Jacob Mikveh Israel
Admission $12/person or $36/family. Please
RSVP
to Rabbi Binyomin Halpern.
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Student Council Presents: Pizza Order
Order forms due: Tuesday, February 19
The junior high girls are creating delicious 12" pizzas for you to pre-order. We will be putting together your creation using the best kosher nutritional ingredients available and topped with your personally selected favorites! The pizzas will be made, packaged and kept frozen for you to pick up from the school or from HOJMI. Your ready to bake pizza will be available for pick up during specified times yet to be announced between
Sunday March 3 and Monday March 4, 2019.
Pizza prices: Cheese - $18, Vegetarian - $20. Order forms are available
here
.
Anyone interested in a hard copy can
email
student council.
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NCSY Learn and Earn – Ages 13+
Every Thursday
7:30 - 8:30pm | 9803 24 Street SW, #1403
Get together with friends to talk about topics relevant to teens' lives through a Torah lens. Discussion facilitated by Rabbi Carr. Participants get a discount on the Spring Regional Shabbaton (May 24-26)
. For more info
email Rabbi Carr
, call 587-664-9613 or visit our
website
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Summer Program Info Session – Ages 13+
Wednesday, February 20
7:30 - 8:30pm | 9803 24 Street SW, #1403
Teens and parents are invited to a presentation on NCSY's summer programs in Israel and Europe. Additionally, local alumni of these programs
will be speaking
. For more info contact Miriam at 587-664-5613,
email
or
visit our
website
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Live2Give – Ages 13+
Sunday, February 24
4:00 - 6:00pm
Make homemade "mishloach manot," Purim care packages, for local elderly Jewish residents. We will be freezing the baked goods and delivering them at the next Live2Give event (March 17). For more info contact Miriam at 587-664-5613,
email
or visit our
website
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Pre-Purim Party – Ages 13+
Monday, March 18
Save the date for a Purim party you'll never forget. Costumes, mocktails, and more. Event details and location to follow in the next epom. For more info contact Miriam at 587-664-5613,
email
or visit our
website
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Teen Connect - Escape Room
Sunday, February 24
1:00 - 3:00pm | 6012 3 Street SW
JCC and BBYO Teen Connect invite all teens grades 7 and 8 to an afternoon of escape room fun at Arcadia Adventures. Bring your friends! For more details or to register
email Barry Pechet
or call 403-444-3155. Cost: $15 per person.
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Hillel | Young Professionals
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Bagel Lunch at Mount Royal University
Tuesday, February 19
11:00am - 1:00pm | Rm Z306, Wyckham House
Bagel Lunch at University of Calgary
Thursday, February 21
11:00am - 1:00pm | Clubs Rm 7, Mac Hall
Avi Shabbat
Friday, February 22
5:30pm | Temple B'nai Tikvah, 900 47 Avenue SW
Our annual Interfaith Avi Shabbat dinner is an opportunity for students and young professionals from a wide range of political, religious, and identity divides to share a communal Shabbat meal and conversation focused on fostering interfaith understanding and cross cultural encounters. $10 per person. Register at this
link
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Shabbat Hop
Friday, March 8
5:00pm | House of Jacob Mikveh Israel
Discover which Jewish denomination works for you with this explorative Friday night program. Sign up
here
. F
or more information
email Danielle
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Hillel Purim Party
Thursday, March 21
7:00 - 10:00pm | Calgary JCC
Dress in your Purim best for this Prom Night themed event – suits and gowns encouraged. Enjoy food, drinks, and games in between snapchatting at the photo booth and dancing with your crew. Questions?
Email Danielle.
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Ice Skating
Sunday, February 24
11:00am – 1:00pm | Bowness Lagoon, 8900 48 Avenue NW
JACFit invites you to join in this family friendly skate session, nestled in picturesque Bowness Park! Skate and helmet rental is available on site. Questions?
Email Danielle
or call 403-444-3146.
Drinks After Work
Thursday, March 7
5:30 - 7:30pm | Madison's, 1212 9 Avenue SE
Come for the drinks, stay for the friends! Questions?
Email Danielle or call 403-444-3146.
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Soup Sisters Purim Pop Up Event
Sunday, March 24
5:30 - 7:30pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation
Save the date with JAC, Beth Tzedec Congregation, and Jewish Family Service Calgary. Join us making soup at the Beth Tzedec kitchen, to be distributed through JFSC. Questions?
Email Danielle or call 403-444-3146.
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Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue!
Standards of Evidence in the Talmud
Evening option - Tuesday, February 19, 7:30pm
Morning option - Wednesday, February 20, 9:30am
Chabad of Alberta Campus
Part of the Crime and Consequence series. For more information and to register, go
online
or contact Rabbi Groner at 403-281-3770 or
email
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Flip the Script
Writing the Narrative of Your Own Life
Thursday, February 28
7:30pm | Chabad of Alberta Campus
For more information and to register, go
online
or contact Rabbi Groner at 403-281-3770 or
email
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Interfaith Bible Study
Exodus: From Bondage to Liberation
Wednesdays, February 20 and 27
1:00 - 2:30pm | 900 47 Avenue SW
Facilitators: Rabbi Shaul Osadchey (Beth Tzedec), Rabbi Mark Glickman (Temple B'nai Tikvah), Rev. Anna Greenwood-Lee (St. Laurence Anglican and the Wisdom Centre). Free and open to all. For more information
email or 403-255-8688.
Mitzvah 613 - Lecture Series
What is Torah?: Understanding one of Judaism's Greatest Religious Ideas
Thursday, February 28 | 7-8pm | Betty Switzer Social Hall
Wednesday, March 13 | 12-1pm | Library
As part of the Mitzvah 613 project, we are excited to present a three lecture series around the Torah (drop-in format). Each lecture will be given both at lunchtime and in the evening.
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Lil Faider Interfaith Scholar-in-Residence Brunch
Sunday, February 24
10:00am | Beth Tzedec Congregation
The Lil Faider Interfaith Scholar-in-Residence program is pleased to announce that Dr. Michael Duggan will continue his lecture series on
Christianity: From its Jewish Origins to its Diversity in the 21st Century
with a focus on
Christendom: The Imperial Church
. Free of charge. Everyone welcome. RSVP by
email or call 403-255-8688.
Lil Faider Interfaith Scholar-in-Residence Trip
Sunday, March 3
3:30pm | Transporation departs Beth Tzedec Congregation
4:00pm | All-Saints Lutheran Church
Pastor Wallace Bornhuse will discuss Martin Luther and the origins of the Lutheran Church and provide an overview of the religion as practiced today. Everyone welcome. RSVP by February 27 by
email or call 403-255-8688.
Lil Faider Interfaith Scholar-in-Residence Trip
Sunday, March 31
4:00pm | Transporation departs Beth Tzedec Congregation
4:30pm | 17 Avenue Latter-Day Saints Church
Elder Larry Spackman will share insights into the history and practice of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Everyone welcome. RSVP by March 27 by
email or call 403-255-8688.
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Journey to Self-Improvement
Wednesdays, February 20 and 27
1:00pm | Congregation House of Jacob Mikveh Israel
An in-depth study of the book:
The
Path of the Just
Classes with Rabbi Binyomin Halpern. Information: 587-917-6651.
Gemara
Thursdays, February 21 and 28
7:00pm | Congregation House of Jacob Mikveh Israel
Classes with Rabbi Binyomin Halpern. Information: 403-259-3230.
Kabballah: Classic Texts
Monday, February 25
7:30pm | Congregation House of Jacob Mikveh Israel
Classes with Rabbi Yisroel Miller. Information: 403-259-3230.
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Adult Education/Family Event
Sunday Morning Yeshiva Experience for the Whole Family
Sundays
9:00am | Chabad Calgary Campus, 134 Forge Road SE
Free to attend, walk-ins welcome. Delicious hot breakfast and round table discussions on contemporary topics followed by a Tanya class with Rabbi Matusof.
RSVP or call 403-281-3770.
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. Part of the Sunday Morning Yeshiva Experience. RSVP and information available
online or call 403-281-3770.
Feminine Conversations
Saturday, March 9
11:00am | Chabad Calgary Campus
Based on Kabbalah and Chassidic philosophy led by Mrs. Rochel Matusof. Refreshments served. Open to all. For more information
email or call 403-714-9024.
Behind Enemy Lines
Tuesday, March 26
Chabad Calgary Campus
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Holocaust Survivor, Marthe Cohn, a French Jewish spy in Nazi Germany. For more information contact Rabbi Groner at 403-281-3770 or
email
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Hearing Clinic
Monday, February 25
10:00 - 11:30am | Calgary JCC
We believe every sound connects us to our world. No appointment necessary. In partnership with Connect Hearing. Free.
Golden Age Luncheon
Tuesday, March 12
11:45am - 1:45pm | Calgary JCC
A lovely way to spend a Tuesday afternoon with friends in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Enjoy a home cooked meal and entertainment by Karina Szulc. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Mitzvah Project Food Bank. In collaboration with Jewish Family Service Calgary. $5 per person. RSVP by March 7 at 403-253-8600, ext.0.
Email Nessie
or call 403-537-8599 for information.
Balancing Stress when Caring for an Aging Loved One
Wednesday, March 13
10:00 - 11:30am | Calgary JCC
Are you caring for your parents? Learn how to balance your life and deal with the stress of aging parents. This free seminar is great for all caregivers to attend
. In partnership with Home Instead Senior Care. For more information contact Nessie at 403-537-8599.
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Hazak 55+ Presents:
The Kaddish Symphony, Chichester Psalms, Hashkiveinu and Beyond with Cantor Russ
Thursday, February 28
12:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation
Known as a world-class conductor, teacher, and composer of numerous works for musical theatre, Leonard Bernstein also penned many pieces of music with a distinctly Jewish focus. Join Cantor Russ as he takes us on a fascinating journey through Bernstein's Jewish oeuvre. Lunch at 12 noon, $5 for members, $7 for guests. RSVP to the synagogue office at 403-255-8688 by Tuesday, February 26. For more information contact Donna Caplan at 403-271-3066.
Hazak 55+ Presents:
Where's Waldo? Where's Waldman? Tracking Your Jewish Heritage and Leaving a Legacy, with Ken Drabinsky
Wednesday, March 13
12:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation
Ken Drabinsky, Genealogy Chair of JHSSA,
will discuss the value of genealogy research for tracking Jewish families by starting a family tree, searching for documents, and communicating to the family. Lunch at 12:00 noon, $5 for members and $7 for guests. RSVP to the synagogue office at 402-255-8688 by Monday, March 11. For more information contact Donna Caplan at 403-271-3066.
Seniors' Purim Luncheon
Sunday, March 24
12:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation
Celebrate the holiday with a delicious lunch prepared by Beth Tzedec Congregation members. Open to all Calgary seniors free of charge. For more information call 403-255-8688 or
email
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Shanghai: A Refuge During the Holocaust
February 11 - 24 | Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre
February 26 - March 10 | Calgary JCC
Calgary Jewish Federation and the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre present this special cross-cultural event. The exhibit chronicles the little-known story of the thousands of Jews who sought and found refuge in wartime Shanghai. Based on the oral histories of Shanghai-landers, the exhibit tells their stories through the use of documents and photographs. You are invited to join us for this very special exhibit!
Email Ilana
for more information.
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Purim à la Klezmer
Monday, March 11
7:30 - 9:00pm | Calgary JCC
Enjoy a fun musical evening with the JCC Community Klezmer Band. Dance in costume led by professional dance caller Leslie Gotfrit, and savour homemade hamentaschen! Special guest appearance opening act: Yenta from local comedians Yenta & Shmenta. Admission by donation. For more information
email Shula Banchik.
Festival Hatzafon - Israeli Folk Dance Celebration
Sunday, March 17
All Day | Edmonton
JCC Arts and Culture is organizing a trip to Edmonton to enjoy the beautiful music and choreographies. Join us! $20 for festival tickets plus $10 for transportation.
Email Shula Banchik for details.
Community Klezmer Band
Every second Monday, September to June
Calgary JCC
Explore the musical world of Eastern Europe with band director, Frank Rackow. Musicians of any instrument welcome. Must be able to play and read music at an intermediate level. Visit our
website for more details.
Email Shula for pro-rated fees for the remainder of the year.
Mah-Jong Musings Exhibit - Call for Memorabilia
September 2019
The JCC Arts & Culture department is asking for treasured artefacts of the popular Chinese game, Mah-Jong to be displayed in an interactive exhibit. The display will depict the story of the Calgary Jewish community and its love for the game. If you have collected items, photos, game pieces, upcycled Mahjong objects or paraphernalia, these can be donated or loaned. For information and to volunteer for this exhibit,
email Shula Banchik
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Film Screening:
From Cairo to the Cloud
Sunday, March 3
7:00pm | Temple B'nai Tikvah
Come see this fascinating documentary about the Cairo Genizah, featuring our own Rabbi Mark Glickman. Suggested donation $10.
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68th Annual B'Nai Brith Dinner
Thursday, February 21
5:30pm Cocktails
| Beth Tzedec Congregation
7:00pm Dinner
Honouring Nancy C. Southern, Chair and CEO of ATCO Ltd. and
Canadian Utilities Limited. In
support of Kids Cancer Care.
Tickets: $300. For more information on reserved corporate tables and sponsorship call 403-255-6554.
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Volunteer for Just One Shift at Our Upcoming Casino
Tuesday, March 12 and Wednesday, March 13
Another Calgary casino fundraiser for Camp BB Riback is soon coming our way, and we're hoping we can count on your volunteer support. This is one of Camp's largest and most important fundraising events, in which we typically receive approximately $70,000 to help keep and improve our facilities. Please contact our Director
Stacy Shaikin
as soon as possible to lend your support to this important fundraising cause. It's also a fun time and great way to meet other dedicated volunteers, camp staff, alumni, and camp supporters.
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Save the Date
JFSC Annual Fundraiser
Sunday, May 5
Stay tuned for more information.
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Save the Date
JNF Negev Dinner
Thursday, May 16
This year's Negev dinner honours Harvey and Wynne Thal, in support of Leket Israel – Israel's largest food bank, and a leader and expert in food rescue and distribution to needy people nationwide. For everything you want to know about this event and to purchase tickets, please visit the Calgary JNF
website
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Save the Date
Calgary JCC 30th Annual Sports Dinner
Thursday, June 13
Mark you calendar for our annual Sports Dinner presented by ATB Financial, featuring Jarome Iginla. Get ahead of the game and reserve your table now by
emailing Lynne Preston
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Future Alberta Cup
February 23-24
West Edmonton Mall (WEM)
The 2nd annual JNF Future Alberta Cup will be held at WEM in Edmonton. Captains, start putting together your hockey teams to win the cup and bring it back to Calgary!
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Escape Room Challenge - Ladies of Na'amat
Tuesday, February 26
Location: A member's house
Join the Ladies of Na'amat Canada, Calgary as they solve the challenge of this mystery!
Email
us for details and to
RSVP
. Members: Free. Non-Members: $5.
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Israel National Trail (INT) Hike
March 3-8
National Geographic™ calls the INT one of "20 epic hikes" in the world. Each spring CFHU walks a different section of the 1,009 km long trail. This year's trek starts from the Dead Sea and finishes in Jerusalem. Join us and discover Israel differently!
Click here
for details, pricing, and registration forms or
email
us.
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