Everything that's Happening in Jewish Calgary
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Next ePom: Monday, October 28, 2019
Submission Deadline:
12:00 noon on Thursday, October 24, 2019.
Please see below for publication rules and other information
Submissions should be sent to
aglassmanboiko@jewishcalgary.org
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Shalom Baby
Thursday, October 10 and Thursday, October 24
10:00 - 11:30am | Calgary JCC
New baby in your life? Looking for adult conversation? Come engage with other parents/grandparents/caregivers in a relaxed environment. All children under two are welcome!! The group is free, but registration is required.
Email Danielle Braitman to RSVP.
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PJ Library
®
Tot Shabbat Sukkot
Friday, October 18
9:45 - 10:00am start | Calgary JCC
Join PJ Library® for our popular musical half-hour to forty five minute class focusing on the festive feeling of Shabbat, with a special Sukkot celebration. There is no charge for this class and no need to register. Please note that this program is suitable for children who are not yet in preschool. Please
email Kathie
or phone
403-537-8592 for more information. Next Tot Shabbat dates: November 1 and 29, December 6 and December 20 (Chanukah).
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Attention PJ Library® Parents and Grandparents
PJ Grandparents can receive the gift of PJ Library books too!
Register
online
and receive two PJ Library books in the mail and special grandparent resources. Grandparents must have grandchildren enrolled in PJ Library (anywhere in North America) and multiple grandparent households can sign up. Please
email Kathie
or phone 403-537-8592 for more information.
PJ Our Way® is the next chapter of PJ Library
®
for children ages 8 1/2 to 11 years old.
Register
online
and receive the gift of exceptional books with Jewish themes and join our community of like-minded readers.
Books are chosen every month by the reader. Please
email Kathie
or phone 403-537-8592 for more information.
Note: registration is not automatic for PJ Library subscribers.
PJ Library invites you to Paint Klimt
Sunday November 3
1:00 - 3:00pm | Calgary JCC
$10 per canvas
Join our art educator for a hands-on art class celebrating the work of Gustav Klimt. Leave with your own masterpiece! There are limited spaces available. Registration is required
online
and will close when all spots are taken. Please
email Kathie
or phone 403-537-8592 for information.
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Pizza in the Hut
Friday, October 18
6:00pm Erev Shabbat Family Service | Beth Tzedec Congregation
Join us for a family-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat and a fun-filled pizza dinner in the Sukkah. $5 per adult or $18 per family. RSVP at 403-255-8688 or
email us
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Simchat Torah Celebration/Shul School Consecration/Siddur Ceremony
Monday, October 21
Beth Tzedec Congregation
6:00pm
- Bring your kids and join us for Simchat Torah Arts and Crafts along with candy apple decorating!
7:00pm
- Celebrate the reading of the concluding verses of the Torah during a fun filled evening of music with live band Frank Rackow and the Black Sea, dancing, and refreshments! Students in the B'nai Mitzvah Program will be presented with their own Siddurim during the service, and the children in our Shul School will lead the congregation in the Sh'ma as part of our Shul School Consecration ceremony.
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Winter Break Camp Registration
Calgary JCC is offering a Winter Break Camp from December 23 to January 3 (no camp December 25, 26, and January 1). You can register for a full package or individual days.
Visit our website for more details.
Daycare Spot Available
One spot is available for a child between 12 to 15 months old at Calgary JCC’s licensed and accredited daycare. BabeCare offers a variety of activities including emergent curriculum, play time, music lessons, indoor and outdoor play, arts and crafts, and more! Contact Terri at 403-444-3175.
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March of the Living 2020 - Registration is now open!
Registration is now open
for the 2020 March of the Living to Poland and Israel. Registration closes on November 1st. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is open to students in Grades 10 -12. There is also a
Young Adult Trip
and an
Adult trip
. Learn more at
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The Amazing Sukkah Race!
Saturday, October 19
8:00 - 10:00pm | Chabad Calgary Campus
Teens race across Calgary in limo's visiting Sukkas along the way & completing challenges trying to reach the final destination first!
For teens grades 8-12!
RSVP online by
October 10 and pay just $20!
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 & baking, discussion & self expression! Welcoming girls of all backgrounds and affiliations (no-matter where the celebration will be or was held).
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BBYO Regional Convention
Friday, October 25 - Sunday, October, 27
Calgary JCC
Contact Barry by
email if you are interested in participating in MIT/AIT and the Regional Leadership Training Conference, the first regional convention of the year.
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Juniors Social Event
Saturday, October 26
8:00 - 10:00pm | Location TBA
Save the date for the next Juniors social event! Details to be announced next Epom. For more information or to sign up,
email Miriam
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Teen Social Event + Live2Give
Sunday, October 27
Social Event | Time &
Location TBA
Live2Give
5:15 - 7:30pm | Downtown Drop-In Centre
Join your friends at the next teen social event, followed by Live2Give volunteering downtown, serving dinner to the less fortunate. Teens can participate in either or both activities. Details to be announced next Epom. For more information and to sign up,
email Miriam
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Hillel | Young Professionals
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MRU Brews and Jews: Drinks at Westgate Social
(formerly the Hub)
Thursday, October 10
4:00 - 6:00pm | Westgate Social in Wykham House
Come schmooze with other Jewish students in a relaxed atmosphere. First drink is on us!
Email Hillel Director, Danielle Braitman, for more information.
U of C Bagels in the Sukkah
Wednesday, October 16
11:00am - 1:00pm | UofC Sukkah
Shake the lulav and etrog with Rabbi Groner of Chabad and eat your fill of bagels and lox before heading back to class *vegetarian options available.*
Email Hillel Director, Danielle Braitman, for more information.
MRU Bagels in the Sukkah
Thursday, October 17
11:00am - 1:00pm | MRU Sukkah
Shake the lulav and etrog with Rabbi Groner of Chabad and eat your fill of bagels and lox before heading back to class *vegetarian options available.*
Email Hillel Director, Danielle Braitman, for more information.
U of C Brews and Jews: Drinks at the Den
Wednesday, October 23
5:00 - 7:00pm | The Den, MacEwan Student Centre
Come schmooze with other Jewish students in a relaxed atmosphere. First drink is on us.
Email Hillel Director, Danielle Braitman, for more information.
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Challah Baking with Nessie
Wednesday, October 30
6:00 - 8:00pm | Calgary JCC
Learn multiple braiding techniques with Nessie’s famous challah, and take home what you bake! Light supper will be provided! Program is free, but a $5-10 per person donation is recommended, all proceeds will go towards senior’s programming at the JCC.
L'Highm: Navigating Cannabusiness in Calgary
Thursday, November 7
6:00 - 8:00pm | Calgary Central Library BMO room, 800 3 Street SE
Hear from local Entrepreneurs including Darren Bondar of Spiritleaf, and Malka Labell of Green Generation about everything cannabis from testing to selling, and Rabbi Mark Glickman about the Jewish perspective on pot. Light supper and refreshments provided.
Online Registration opening soon at.
Email JAC with any questions.
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A Snafu about Corfu:
The Search for the Authentic Etrog
Thursday, October 10
7:30pm | Chabad Lubavitch of Alberta
Calgary Torah Study Centre
Every Thursday. Next Class Thursday, October 31
7:30pm | Chabad Lubavitch of Alberta
Join us for a text based study of the weekly Torah Portion.
403-281-3770.
Worrier to Warrior
Are bad feelings draining your best energy?
Starting November 12, 13
Chabad Lubavitch of Alberta
Find our WHY - and stand up for your energy - with JLI's NEW Six-week course. For more information
Go online ,
email Rabbi Groner, or call 403-281-3770.
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Gemara
Thursday, October 10 and Thursday, October 17
7:30pm | Congregation House of Jacob Mikveh Israel
Classes with Rabbi Binyomin Halpern and Rabbi Chaim Safren.
Call 403-259-3230 for information.
Adult Education
Journey to Self-Improvement – an In-depth Study of the Book
The
Path of the Just
Wednesday, October 30
1:30 - 2:30pm | Congregation House of Jacob Mikveh Israel
Class with Rabbi Binyomin Halpern. Call 587-917-6651 for information.
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“Heschel’s Greatest Hits: Pearls of wisdom from one of the
20th Century’s greatest thinkers.”
Beginning Tuesday, October 15
8:00pm | Temple B'nai Tikvah.
The course is led by Rabbi Glickman for ten sessions. Please call the Temple office
at 403-252-1654 register.
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Talking to your Kids about Sex and Healthy Sexuality
Thursday, October 24
6:30 - 8:30pm | JFSC
Registration (required) at 403-287-3510 or by
email
. We will be talking about how to support your children through the stages of sexual development, how to answer tough questions, and more! This workshop is free of charge. For more information and upcoming workshops,
visit JFSC online
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Hearing Clinic
Monday, October 21
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.
Mind Fit Seminar
Monday, October 28
10:00 - 11:30am | Calgary JCC
Join us for a fun and informative session where you will learn proactive ways to enhance cognitive functioning. This is a free event in partnership with
Home Care Assistance
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Flu Clinic
Tuesdays, November 5 and 12
9:00am - 2:00pm | Calgary JCC
Anyone who is over 18 years old is welcome to receive their flu shot for free. You must bring your Alberta Health Care card with you.
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Golden Age High Tea
Sunday, October 27
2:00 - 4:00pm | Calgary JCC
Put on your top hat, white gloves, and fascinators as we enjoy an afternoon teatime. We will have a lovely afternoon sipping tea, eating scones with jam, and party sandwiches. Please RSVP to
403-537-8599 or 403-253-8600, ext.0. In partnership with BBYO.
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Golden Age Luncheon
Tuesday, November 12
11:45am - 1:45pm | Calgary JCC
Enjoy a home cooked meal and entertainment by Paul and Debbie Finkleman. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Mitzvah Project Food Bank. In collaboration with
JFSC. Cost is $5 person. RSVP by
email to Nessie or call
403-537-8599.
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Hazak 55+ Presents
The Great Yiddish Comeback - Part 2 with Lila Mydlarski
Wednesday, October 30
12:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation
We are pleased to have Lila discuss the second part of her presentation. Lila will give us background information on how Yiddish evolved, its richness, its near extinction after WWII, and its recent revival, particularly regarding music and literature. Lunch at 12 noon, $5 for members and $7 for guests. RSVP to the synagogue office at 403-255-8688 by Monday, October 28. Everyone is welcome.
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Community Celebrations | Commemorations
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Calgary community OPEN SUKKAH
Join the community's 31st annual open Sukkah
Sunday, October 13
6:30pm | Chabad Calgary Campus Sukkah
Please RSVP by
Sunday, October 13 before noon.
Simchas Torah
Monday, October 21
6:30pm | Chabad Calgary Campus
Join us for an exciting family Simchas Torah celebration.
Kids program, Prize giveaways, BBQ, Lechaim, Dancing and more
All are welcome - Free of charge. For more information,
go online ,
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Call for Memorabilia
Calgary JCC is celebrating its 40 anniversary. The theme of this event is "reminisce and celebrate" so we are looking for photos, t-shirts, event programs, or other JCC memorabilia. If you are willing to share your treasures with us to display, please
email Rhona by
Tuesday, October 15.
Calgary JCC 40th Anniversary Celebration
Thursday, October 24
6:30pm | Calgary JCC
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Calgary JCC and we hope that you will come celebrate with us. RSVP by Thursday, October 17 by
email or by calling 403-444-3170.
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Sukkah Party – Simchat Beit HaShoeva
Thursday, October 17
5:30 - 6:30pm | Congregation House of Jacob Mikveh Israel
For Information call 403-259-3230.
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New Torah dedication
Sunday, October 20
7:00pm | Temple B'nai Tikvah
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Community Challah Bake
Thursday, November 14
6:30 - 9:00pm | Calgary JCC
Women of all ages and backgrounds are welcome! Bring your daughters and friends. As we say the blessings, we'll prepare and make our challah to take home to bake. Music and refreshments. Register at JCC Customer Service or call 403-253-8600, ext.0. For more information contact
email Nessie .$18 per Challah.
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The World Federation of Jewish Child Survivors of the Holocaust & Descendants
(joining hands and hearts to keep Holocaust memory alive, fighting hatred and genocide) is holding its
31st Annual Conference in Vancouver, BC on November 1 – 4, 2019.
This popular conference, hosted by the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre and the local Holocaust Survivor Community,
has taken place in Berlin, Jerusalem, and Florida in the past, but rarely takes place in Canada. Therefore, this is an extraordinary opportunity for Canadians to get involved.
Go online
to register or for queries about the conference, or
email Ilana Krygier Lapides
for information.
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Sukkah Decoration
Sunday, October 13
12:00 - 4:00pm | JCC parking lot
Get your creative juices going and help decorate. Refreshments provided.
Open Sukkah
October 14 - 20
9:00am - 9:00pm | JCC parking lot.
Our beautiful Sukkah will be open for everybody to enjoy their meals and restful time. Private functions and community agencies are welcome.
Email Shula to book the Sukkah.
Welcome Shabbat in the Sukkah
Friday, October 18
10:30am | JCC parking lot
Welcome Shabbat in the sukkah with
lulav and
etrog shakings!
Israel-Canada Jazz Night
Thursday, November 7
7:00pm | Ironwood Stage and Grill
Join Israel saxophonist, Tevet Sela and Canadian pianist, John Roney for a blend of musical cultures from the Middle East, Europe, and North America. Tickets: $35 at
jazzyyc.com (15% JCC discount code: JCC2019). Co-sponsored
with JazzYYC: Calgary's Jazz Collaborative.
Chai Notes Concert - Call for Auditions
The Chai Notes Concert will be a celebration of Jewish popular songwriters that will be held at the JCC on
Sunday, January 12, 2020. Musicians and / or vocalists interested in performing at this event are invited to
email Shula for more information.
Israeli Folk Dance for Everyone
Sundays, September 15-December 15
11:00am | Calgary JCC
Calgary JCC is offering Israeli Folk Dance for people of all ages. Join us as we dance to the beautiful music of Israel with traditional and contemporary choreographies.
Visit our website for more information.
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JHSSA 29th Annual General Meeting Program
Voices of Experience: Stories from the JHSSA Oral History Project
Monday, October 28,
7:00pm | Calgary JCC
Following a short business meeting, Judy Shapiro will describe the oral history project and readers will present vignettes from some of the interviews conducted this past year. Everyone welcome
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Beth Tzedec Calgary Jewish Film Festival
November 2 – 17
Beth Tzedec Congregation
Don’t miss Beth Tzedec’s upcoming 19
th
Annual Jewish Film Festival, opening on Saturday, November
2
nd
and running over 3 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,
Beth Tzedec office at 403-255-8688.
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Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, October 30
7:00pm | Temple B'nai Tikvah Library
The Board of Directors of the Jewish Community Foundation of Calgary invite you to attend our Annual General Meeting. Refreshments will be served. Please RVSP via
email or call
403-640-2273.
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An IDF representative will conduct personal interviews at the Consulate (In Toronto)
Monday, November 11 - Thursday, November 14
Consulate General of Israel in Toronto,
2 Bloor St E #400, Toronto, ON
Young Israeli citizens who wish to enlist in the IDF or anyone who has not fulfilled his/her obligations according to the Israeli Defense Service Law are invited to meet with meet.
Contact the Consul
or call 416-640-8510 to pre-schedule a meeting. Find information in Hebrew
HERE
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November is JNF Blue Box Month!
Friday, November 1 – Friday, November 29
Fill your JNF Blue Box and exchange it for a new one at these locations: Beth Tzedec (any time, or bring it to the film festival), Calgary Jewish Academy, Halpern Akiva Academy, JNF (in the JCC), or Temple B’nai Tikvah. Don’t forget to write your name and phone number on the bottom! For more information, call 403-255-0295, or
email us
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