PJ Our Way® Chanukah Box Prep

Thursday, November 24

5:00 - 7:00pm | Paperny Family JCC

PJOW Calgary has partnered with PJOW Greensboro, NC and we will be exchanging Chanukah gifts! Join us to put together our gifts, make Chanukah cards, and hang out with your friends! Dinner will be provided. This is a free event but online registration is required.

PJ Our Way® Chanukah Party

Thursday, December 8

4:00 - 6:00pm | Paperny Family JCC

Join us in-person at the Paperny Family JCC for our Chanukah gift exchange on Zoom with PJOW in Greensboro, NC! We’ll play games, open gifts, meet new friends, and celebrate Chanukah! Latke snack will be provided. This is a free program but online registration is required.

Tot Shabbat

Friday, December 2

10:00am | Paperny Family JCC

Celebrate Shabbat with PJ Library® and enjoy an interactive half hour of songs, stories, and brachot (blessings). Registration is required. Register here, email Sydney Truax or call 403-537-8592 for more information.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Sponsored by Premiers Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Alberta, Calgary Jewish Federation, and Paperny Family JCC. For more information about the events listed below, email Karina Szulc.

Sunday, December 4 | Paperny Family JCC

The Little Gate Crasher: The Life And Photos of Mace Bugen by Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer

1:30pm

Join us to hear about Gabrielle's great-uncle Mace Bugen through his journey as a first-generation Jewish-American kid in working-class Philipsburg, NJ to becoming the first celebrity selfie artist – way ahead of his time. In this entertaining and profound presentation you will learn how Mace included himself in every photo he took with a celebrity. Q&A and refreshments to follow.

Disability, Autism, Mental Health, Neurodiversity, and Parenting: A Mindfulness Approach

3:30pm

Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer will share her experience as a mother, inclusion advocate, author, and educator and how mindfulness will bring more wellness to you and your loved ones, and enrich your relationships.

Shalom Baby

Wednesday, December 7

12:30pm | Paperny Family JCC

Join us with your baby/infant (under two years) for coffee and nosh as we discuss the joys and oys of parenting. Register here, email Sydney Truax or call 403-537-8592 for more information.

Here to Tell - Faces of Holocaust Survivors

Books are now available for sale. Purchase yours today online. For more information, email Marnie Bondar and Dahlia Libin.

Mavericks and Mystics: Episodes from the Margins of Jewish History

Wednesdays, November 23

7:30pm | HOJMI and Zoom

Presenter: Rabbi Andrews. Visit our website for more information.

HOJMI Bat Mitzvah Club

Starting Sunday, January 15

Workshops for girls in grades 6 and 7. Seven weekly sessions. Presenter: Rabbitzin Andrews. Visit our website for information.

Daily Talmud Class

Daf Yomi Masechta of Nedarim 

Daily after Shaharit and one hour after Shabbat | HOJMI

Presenter: Rabbi Nissan Andrews. No previous experience with the Talmud is required. Presenter: Rabbi Nissan Andrews. Visit our website for more information.

Death & Dying: Understanding the Jewish Perspective

Thursdays, November 24 and December 1 & 15 

6:30 - 8:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation 

Explore Jewish concepts of death and dying and deepen your understanding of vidui, keriya, funeral services and eulogies, kaddish, aveilut, yahrzeit, and more. We will embrace difficult end of life issues and touch on the theological ideas of afterlife and resurrection. Register on the Beth Tzedec website.

December Family Shabbat Dinner

Friday, December 2

5:30 - 8:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation

Start your Shabbat off right with a Family Shabbat Dinner at Beth Tzedec, filled with ruach and kehilah. Join at 5:30pm for an interactive Shabbat-inspired program with singing, games, and stories. Then, enjoy a shul-cooked dinner together with all your friends at 6:00pm. Register on the Beth Tzedec website.

Jewish Singles Mingle

Saturday, December 10

7:30pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation

Things are heating up at Beth Tzedec as we prepare for our inaugural Jewish Singles Mingle! Here's your chance to meet other single Jews in a comfortable, relaxed environment. Enjoy drinks, appetizers, great music, and even better company as we mix and mingle and watch the sparks fly. Register online.

Havdalah & Heritage: A Writing Journey with Trudy Cowan

Saturday, November 26

7:00pm | Paperny Family JCC

Trudy Cowan will be talking about her writing journey. Born in Toronto and studying Physical and Occupational Therapy, her life veered into completely other avenues that resulted in her becoming an author, educator and story teller. She has had very colourful and varied life experiences that contributed to what she is today, and whatever other ventures she'll be taking on in the future.

Jewish Book Festival

November 27 - December 7

Paperny Family JCC

Enjoy Jewish literature, meet authors, get your Chanukah shopping done, renew your library, and celebrate with pride! Don't miss our authors series with Douglas Century, Monique Withers, and Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer. Visit our website for all the details.

Sharim JCC Children's Choir

Mondays starting on November 28

4:00 - 5:00pm | Paperny Family JCC

Calling all young artists and singers, six to 12 years old! Join us for an amazing and creative musical experience – have fun making new friends, learning new songs, and performing at the JCC's Chai Notes Concert. No experience necessary. Co-directors: Katie Baker and Deb Finkleman. For more information, email Karina Szulc.

Early Morning Motivation - Get Moving, Get it Done!

Until November 30

6:00am | Paperny Family JCC

Try our 6am GroupX classes for free or bring a friend for the month of November! Classes offered include: Circuit45 on Mondays, Yoga Level 1 on Wednesdays, and Sunrise Spin on Thursdays. Conditions apply. Visit our website for more information or call 403-253-8600, ext.0.

Chanukah Golden Age Luncheon

Tuesday, December 13

12:00pm | Paperny Family JCC

Join us for a festive meal and holiday celebration with musical entertainment by Steven Klevsky, as well as dancing, door prizes, and a 50/50 draw. Register by December 7 at the JCC Customer Service Desk or call 403-253-8600, ext.0. $20 per person.

TBT Art Gallery Presents "Leap of Faith" Works by Alan Briks

Opening Sunday, November 27

6:00pm | Temple B'nai Tikvah

Temples Talks

Thursday, December 1

7:00pm | Temple B'nai Tikvah Library

Jamie Michael will be giving a talk based on his graphic novel about the Christie Pitts riot in Toronto in 1933.

TBT Art & Scroll Studio Presents Claude Riedel

Wednesday, December 7

7:00pm | Zoom

TBT Art & Scroll Studio invites you to join Claude Riedel in presentation and conversation. Call the Temple office to register for free tickets.

Israel Trip Information Session

Thursday, December 8 

7:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation

To find out more about JNF Calgary and Beth Tzedec’s planned trip to Israel May 2-11, please join us for an in-depth information session. For those who can’t attend in person, a Zoom link is available upon request. Please contact Beth Tzedec CEO David Inhaber by email or 403-998-3283 or JNF Calgary Executive Director Elliott Steinberg by email or 403-255-0297. 

Archives Road Show

Sunday, December 11

1:00pm | Zoom

The Archives Roadshow series is presented by the Montreal Jewish Public Library. JHSSA will participate in the final installment on December 11. Over the course of the series, 11 Canadian Jewish

institutions will each share stories about an item in their archives. Details for this free program can be found on JHSSA's website (click on each date to go to the related registration page).

Hanukkah Dinner and a Show

Wednesday, December 21

5:00pm | Halpern Akiva Academy

A community-wide, fun-filled Hanukkah social event celebrating our school family. Delicious buffet, student musical presentations, and more! More information coming soon.

Camp Gan Israel Winter 2022-23 Registration Open

December 26 to January 6

9:00am - 4:00pm  

Ten days of absolute fun. Lunch, snacks, and daily trips are included at no extra charge. Register now or for more information, check out our new website or call 403-281-3770. Extended care available.

Learn 'N' Earn

Every Wednesday

8:00 - 9:00pm | House Of Jacob Mikveh Israel

Earn $10 for every session you join while having great snacks, company, and relatable life lessons from the Torah. Register online, email Mikayla for details.

CHW Calgary Centre's Toy Drive

Until December 14

CHW Calgary Centre's Toy Drive helps put a smile on a child's face. In its 21st year, the Toy Drive supports children and families in-need being served by Jewish Family Service Calgary and children receiving care at the Alberta Children's Hospital. Click here to make your tax-deductible gift.

Book Festival Volunteers Needed

Information Sessions

Tuesday, November 22 at 5:00pm and

Wednesday, November 23 at 11:00am

Our annual Book Festival will be taking place from November 27 through to December 4. Are you interested in volunteering for this event? Volunteers are required to attend one of our two information sessions. Register online.

Call for Performers

Chai Notes: You & Me & the Family Concert

Auditions: Sunday, November 27 from 12:30 - 2:30pm

Concert: Sunday, January 24 at 3:00pm

Calling all singers, musicians, actors, performers, and choristers 6+ interested in performing at our Chai Notes Family Concert. Prepare a kids/family song or act, and register to audition and participate in our super-fun concert. For more information email Karina Szulc.