Everything That's Happening in Jewish Calgary
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Next ePom: Monday, November 5, 2018
Submission Deadline:
12:00 noon, Thursday, November 1
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Please see below for publication rules and other information.
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PJ Library® Tot Shabbat
Friday October 19
9:45am for 10:00am start | Calgary JCC
Join our free half-hour class focusing on the festive feeling of Shabbat songs, dance and brachot. There is no need to register.
Email
Kathie Wainer for more information.
PJ Library Invites you to Create a Masterpiece
Sunday November 4
10:30am - 12:00pm | Calgary JCC
$5 per canvas
Join our art educator for a creative, hands-on art class inspired bu the lass and art of Marc Chagall. All materials will be provided and we request that our little artists (and their parents) dress to create.
Email
Kathie Wainer to register by Thursday November 1.
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Shalom Baby Group
Thursday October 25
10:30am - 12:00pm | Calgary JCC
Join our relaxed and informal baby group and share the joys and oys of parenthood.
Email
Tamara White
or phone 403-554-2024 to register or for more
information.This program is suitable for babies under twelve months. Next dates: November 8 and 22.
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Big Splash Bash
Sunday October 28
3:00-6:00pm
Everyone is welcome to join us as we celebrate the grand re-opening of our newly renovated pool. Bring your bathing suit for our pool party, dress comfortably and take part in our spin cycle demo, enjoy a small treat, and win prizes. This event is free for members and the public. Plus, get two months free when you purchase a 12-month membership (for new activations only).
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Tot Shabbat
Friday November 2
6:30pm | Temple B'nai Tikvah
Join us for Tot Shabbat – a service for toddlers and young kids.
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Calgary Yachad Hebrew School
Registration is still open for the 5779 – 2018/2019 Calgary Yachad Hebrew School. Presenting Judaism as a way of life, filled with pride, joy, dreams, meaning, and fulfillment. Our curriculum is designed using multi-sensory, hands-on activities, creative art projects, music and drama. Visit our
website
,
email
, or call 403-281-3770 for more information and to register.
Camp Gan Israel Winter Camp - Ages 4-12
December 2018
Lunches and snacks included. Daily outings and more. Stay tuned for more information. For more information visit our
website
, call or call
403-281-3770 or
email
.
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Teen Connect - Swim 'n' Sundaes
Sunday
October 21
4:30 - 6:00pm | Calgary JCC
JCC and BBYO Teen Connect invite all teens grade 7 and 8 to check out the NEW pool facilities at the JCC and make ice cream sundaes post-swim. Join us and try it out with your friends! For more information
email
Barry Pechet or call 403-444-3155.
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Bat Mitzvah Club
Special club for girls ages 11-13. Learn what it really means to be a Bat Mitzvah in the modern world through art, cooking and baking, discussion, and self expression! Welcoming girls of all backgrounds and affiliations (no matter where the celebration will be held or was held). For more information please visit our
website
, call 403-281-3770, or
email
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Community Celebrations | Commemorations
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30th Annual Calgary Community Menorah Lighting
Monday December 3
LIVE from Calgary City Hall
A Calgary tradition, featuring live music, Chanukah gelt, Israel Bonds raffle, dignitaries, community leaders, latkes, and more! Free busing available (by rsvp only). For more information go to our
website
. RSVP by
email
or call
403-281-3770.
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Hillel | Young Professionals
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JAC Tikkum Olam Program
Monday October 22
6:00 - 9:00pm | Calgary Community Kitchen
Packing boxes for the Good Food Box program.
Email
Danielle Braitman for more information.
Saturday November 3
7:00 - 11:00pm | Festival Hall
Join the 40 and under crowd for a night of DJ and dancing, raffle prizes, 50/50 draw, photo booth, appys, and dessert. Cash bar and all-night drink specials. $40 in advance or $50 at the door.
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Wilderness Stories: Lessons from
Bamidbar
,
the Book of Numbers
Starting on Monday October 15
7:30pm | Congregation House of Jacob Mikveh Israel
Classes with Rabbi Yisroel Miller. For more information call 403-259-3230.
Journey to Self-Improvement – An In-Depth Study of the Book
The
Path of the Just
October 24 and 31
1:00pm | Congregation House of Jacob Mikveh Israel
Classes with Rabbi Binyiomin Halpern. Information: 587-917-6651.
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Be an Influencer!
Thursday October 18
Chabad of Alberta
The Best Defence is Offence – A class by the Calgary JLI. For more information and to register visit
website
or
email
Rabbi Mordechai Groner or call 403-281-3770.
Wrestling with Faith
Beginning October 23-24
Chabad of Alberta
A chance to grapple with the BIG questions about our faith that we all share! A six-week course by the Calgary JLI. For more information and to register visit
website
or
email
Rabbi Mordechai Groner or call
403-281-3770.
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Kehilat Shalom Calgary Annual General Meeting
Tuesday October 23
7:00pm | Calgary JCC
We will be holding a facilitated discussion about the congregation and its future opportunities for growth and development. All are welcome.
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Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta AGM
featuring Alberta Minister of Culture and Tourism Ricardo Miranda
Thursday October 25
7:30pm | Calgary JCC
Everyone is invited to hear Minister Miranda's story of his Sephardic Jewish family and their immigration to Calgary as Nicaraguan refugees. After a short business meeting, JHSSA will honour our community's 80 year olds.
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Shabbat with Us!
Friday October 26
7:30pm | Temple B'nai Tikvah
We provide the cheese and snacks – you bring your favourite bottle of wine to share for Shabbat Shiraz. Followed by services at 8:00pm.
What's a nice Jewish boy from Managua doing in a place like this?
— My Jewish Journey from Nicaragua to the Alberta Legislature
Friday November 2
7:00pm | Temple B'nai Tikvah
Listen to The Honorable Ricardo Miranda speak. Contact Temple at 403-252-1654 for details.
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Beth Tzedec Calgary Jewish Film Festival
November 1-18
Beth Tzedec Congregation
Don't miss Beth Tzedec's upcoming 18th Annual Jewish Film Festival, opening on Thursday, November
1 and running over three exciting weekends. From stirring dramas to illuminating documentaries, the festival will feature a diverse selection of award-winning and critically acclaimed films from Israel and around the world. For full details about this year's line-up of outstanding films and special guests, visit the festival's
website
. Festival passes are available now
online
or by calling the Beth Tzedec office at 403-255-8688.
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JNF Calgary
November is Blue Box Month and JNF will be pleased to exchange your Blue Boxes at the Jewish Film Festival exchange booth or drop off at the JCC.
Call for Comics!
Monday January 21
Tu Bi'shevat Laugh Yourself Silly & Last Comic Standing contest. Anyone interested in participating in the comedy contest, please contact JNF as soon as possible: 403-255-0295.
JNF Future Alberta Cup
The 2nd annual JNF Future Alberta Cup will be held at West Edmonton Mall on the weekend of February 23 and 24. Captains start putting together your hockey teams to win the cup back to Calgary!
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Join Magen David Adom for an educational evening:
YOU CAN HELP SAVE A LIFE!
6:00pm - Kosher buffet reception | Carriage House Inn
7:00pm - Program begins
This is not your regular CPR / First Aid training. This course will give you the basic tools on how to help in case of a mass disaster (natural, accident or premeditated). The general public's behavior – with or without a medical background – in the first few minutes following an event can change dramatically, the outcome for many.
Email
Sharon Fraiman or call 587-435-5808 to register or for more information.
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Welcome Shabbat
Friday October 26
10:30 - 11:00am | Calgary JCC
Join us for a family-friendly candle lighting, kiddush, hamotzi and fun activity or short story.
Jazz Night at the JCC with Andrea Superstein
Thursday November 8
7:00pm | Calgary JCC
Lounge or dance the evening away to the sounds of Andrea's latest jazz album,
World's Apart
.Tickets can be purchased
online
or at Customer Service Desk.
Jewish Book Festival
November 17-18 | Beth Tzedec Congregation
November 21-25 | Calgary JC
Film and literature come together with this year's Jewish Book Festival opening at the Jewish Film Festival with a pre-selection of our books for sale on Nov. 17-18. Continue discovering books and enjoying authors and activities at the Calgary JCC.
Volunteers Needed
We are looking for volunteers for our Jewish Book Festival on
November 17-18
(at the Jewish Film Festival) and from November 21-25 (at the JCC). Please
email
Tania Guerrero, Arts and Culture Coordinator if you would like to assist us. Be sure to include your phone number and availability.
Paint Night
Thursday November 1, 15, 29
6:30 - 8:30pm | Calgary JCC
Professional artist, Sarah Bing will lead participants each evening through the creation of a new painting that can be taken home. Wine included. For fee information and to register contact the Customer Service Desk at 403-253-8600, ext.0.
Israeli Folk Dance
Sundays until December 16
6:30 - 8:00pm | Calgary JCC
Learn Israeli folk dance with a modern twist and get a moderate work out. Taught by Yael Guterman. For fee information and to register contact the Customer Service Desk at 403-253-8600, ext.0.
Community Klezmer Band
Every second Monday until June 2019 (excluding holidays)
7:30 - 9:00pm | Calgary JCC
Join us for our next class on October 29 and explore the world of Jewish Klezmer music with conductor Frank Rackow. For fee information and to register contact the Customer Service Desk at 403-253-8600, ext.0.
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Hearing Screening Clinic
Monday October 22
10:00 - 11:30am | Calgary JCC
Simply put, we believe every sound connects us to our world. Come receive a complimentary screening. No appointment necessary.
In partnership with Connect Hearing.
Estate Planning
Thursday October 25
6:30 - 8:30pm | Calgary JCC
Join us for a presentation on safeguarding your legacy/significance. Learn about what is needed to protect you and your family with a comprehensive estate plan. Coffee and snacks provided. RSVP by
email
to Nessie or at 403-537-8599.
In partnership with MacMillan Estate Planning.
Breast Health Clinic
Monday October 29
6:00 - 8:00pm | Calgary JCC
Learn about the benefits of screening mammograms, early detection, and breast health. RSVP to Nessie at 403-537-8599 or Albina at 403-287-3510.
In partnership with Alberta Health Services and Jewish Family Service Calgary.
Flu Immunization
Monday November 5 and Wednesday November 7
9:00am - 12:00pm | Calgary JCC
Get your free flu shots by a professional pharmacist. All welcome.
Please bring your Alberta Health Care card with you.
In partnership with Safeway / Sobeys Pharmacy.
The Aging Mind Seminar
Monday November 5
10:00am-12:00pm | Calgary JCC
A professional will facilitate a seminar on ways to enhance brain health as a person ages.
Seniors Luncheon
Tuesday November 13
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 with entertainment by Karina Sculz. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Mitzvah Project Food Bank.
In partnership with Jewish Family Service Calgary.
For fee information and RSVP call 403-253-8600, ext.0 or 403-537-8599.
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Lil Faider Scholar-in-Residence
Brunch and Opening Lecture
Sunday October 21
10:00am | Beth Tzedec Congregation
Christianity: From its Jewish Origins to its Diverse Expressions in the 21st Century
by Dr. Michael Duggan.
Email
for RSVP or call 403-255-8688. Everyone welcome!
Lil Faider Scholar-in-Residence
Saturday October 27
Shabbat Services begin at 9:00am | Beth Tzedec Congregation
Bishop William McGratten, Catholic Diocese, will present the D'var Torah and a lecture following Kiddush lunch.
Email
for more information.
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The Calgary Council of Christians and Jews
Thursday, October 25
7:30pm | Temple B’nai Tikvah
The Calgary Council of Christians and Jews presents The Honourable Preston Manning, former Leader of the Official Opposition, speaking about the Leadership Lessons we can learn from Moses. He will be drawing from his recent book: Faith, Leadership and Public Life to explore how his belief system influenced his political life. Reception to follow, books will be available for sale.
This is a free event and no registration is required.
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Bgifted's Chanukah Launch - NO GST DAY
Kickoff for the annual JFSC Chanukah Toy Drive
Sunday November 4
10:00am - 3:00pm | Calgary JCC
Please bring a new toy, purchase a toy, and buy raffle tickets for fabulous prizes. All proceeds go to the Jewish Family Service Toy Drive
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Mitzvah Project Food Bank
As the holiday time draws closer, it is important for us to keep in mind those who are less fortunate. We are asking you to think about our JCC members as well as the community at large during this time, by bringing in one food item per month from now until December. All kosher products will be delivered to Jewish families in need and all non-kosher items will go to the Calgary Food Bank. If everyone does their part, it will enable our community members to have a wonderful holiday season.
The JCC Seniors Department and Jewish Family Service Calgary thank you for your generous support. Any inquiries can be directed to either Nessie at 403-537-8599 or Albina at 403-287-3510.
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Calgary Jewish Federation Tribute Cards
are
an easy and meaningful way to mark any occasion or honour / memorialize a loved one. These tax-deductible donations can be directed to such funds as IBP, PJ Library®, Holocaust Education, Lion of Judah Yachad, Israel Partnership, Faider Family,and the new Kesher / Inclusion Fund. Order yours
online
today.
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to read our publication policy and guidelines.
Calgary Jewish Federation does not necessarily endorse all the events listed in ePOM. 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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email
Anita Jong.
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