Complimentary Monthly Drop-in Caregiver Discussion Group - Grieving Before Death

Tuesday, October 4

10:00 - 11:30am | JFSC

Are you caring for a senior (55+) spouse, partner, parent, relative or friend? Facilitated by a registered social worker, receive support and exchange strategies based on the shared experience of caregiving through our Caregiver Support Program. To register call 403-287-3510. 

New Library for Caregivers

As part of our Caregiver Support Programs, our new Library for Caregivers has books for loan covering topics that include practical advice and effective strategies to help caregivers of seniors. Click here for more information. Email Samantha or call 403-692-6392 to reserve your books.

Tot Shabbat

Friday, October 7

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 or email Sydney Truax or call 403-537-8592 for more information.

Kesher Food for the Soul

Sukkot Edition with Rabbi Cantor Russ Jayne

Sunday, October 9

1:00 - 2:30pm | Paperny Family JCC

Come enjoy hot chocolate with friends in the sukkah and shake the lulav! This program is generously sponsored by Lenny Shapiro and Family. For more info email Karina Szulc.

Kesher Lunch Club

Wednesday, October 26

11:30am | Paperny Family JCC

Join us and our special guest Florence Shustack who will be presenting Find your Voice. For more info and registration email Karina Szulc.

Kesher Challah Baking

Sunday, October 30

1:00pm | Paperny Family JCC

Join us for challah baking with Nessie Hollander. For more info and registration email Karina Szulc.

Smoothies in the Sukkah 

Sunday, October 9

10:00am - 12:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation

Join PJ Library® and Beth Tzedec for songs, stories, crafts, and especially delicious smoothies to celebrate Sukkot! This is a free event but registration is required. Register here. Email Sydney Truax or call 403-537-8592 for more information.

Shalom Baby

Wednesdays, October 12

10:30am | 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 or email Sydney Truax or call 403-537-8592 for more information.

March of the Living 2023 Information Session

Thursday, October 20

7:00pm | Paperny Family JCC

The March of the Living is back in person for the first time in three years! Join the journey of a lifetime to Poland and Israel to learn about the Jewish communities of pre-war Europe, the Holocaust, and the establishment of the State of Israel. Hear more about the 2023 program for high school students (grades 10 to 12) including what students can expect, application information, program fees and more! Please note that all participants must be fully vaccinated to go on March of the Living. For more information email Diana Kalef.

Away We Go: UJA Women's Event at the Alberta Ballet

Thursday, October 27

7:30pm | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

Join us for an evening of female empowerment at the Alberta Ballet. This women's event, in support of the 2022 United Jewish Appeal Campaign, will feature a special viewing of Alberta Ballet's Away We Go, a collection of works from three celebrated female choreographers. Pre and post performance reception included. Limited tickets available. Purchase tickets here. For more information, email Diana Kalef or call 403-444-3154.

Kristallnacht Commemoration

Wednesday, November 9

6:45pm | Virtual

Join us for a short, virtual Kristallnacht presentation followed by the screening of Jewish Film Festival's film, Reckonings which explores this untold true story set in the aftermath of the Holocaust. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Roberta Grossman, Reckonings recounts the tense negotiations between Jewish and German leaders. For more information, email Holocaust and Human Rights: Remembrance and Education Co-Chairs, Marnie Bondar and Dahlia Libin.

The Enemy From Within: The Impact of Internalized Racism

Thursday, November 10

7:00pm | Calgary Public Library, Central Downtown

Join us in person at the Central Library for a free, in-person conversation with author and Holocaust educator Ben M. Freeman as he discusses The Enemy From Within: The Impact of Internalized Racism. Learn how to identify internalized oppression, why Jews represent the 'canary in the coal mine', and how to combat the self-loathing and oppression that we must all face. For more information, email Holocaust and Human Rights: Remembrance and Education Co-Chairs, Marnie Bondar and Dahlia Libin.

Celebrate Sukkot at the JCC

Sukkah Decorating: Sunday, October 9 | 3:00 - 5:00pm

Open Sukkah: October 10 - 16 | 9:00am - 8:00pm

Welcome Shabbat, Friday, October 14 | 10:30 - 11:00am

Zuppa in the Sukkah: Sunday, October 16 | 12:00 - 2:00pm

Let's celebrate the Sukkot holidays together at the Paperny Family JCC! Visit our website for more information on all our events.

JCC Maccabi Info Session

Wednesday, October 19

7:00pm | Paperny Family JCC

Calling all athletes ages 12 to 17! JCC Maccabi is sending athletic enthusiasts to both Israel and Fort Lauderdale for the 2023 Maccabi Games. Register here for our upcoming info session to learn everything you need to know about pricing, eligibility, and more.

Bridge for Beginners

Mondays until November 22

6:30 - 8:30pm

In this class facilitated by Monique and Myron, you will have fun learning the techniques of bridge, and meet people you can partner up with. Register online or call 403-253-8600, ext.0. 

A Calgary Tradition – Celebrate Sukkot in the Calgary Community Sukkah!

October 9 to 18

Stay tuned to our website for program details, call 403-281-3770 or email.

JHSSA AGM: The War Orphans Project – A Historical Overview

Monday, October 24

7:00pm | Zoom

In 1948, over a dozen young Holocaust survivors came to live with adoptive Jewish parents in Calgary. 75 years later, guest speaker Adara Goldberg will discuss the program and the people involved. JHSSA's AGM will also include a short business meeting, and the presentation of certificates honouring octogenarians in our community. Email JHSSA by October 19 to receive the Zoom link.

CHW Calgary Centre Luncheon & Games Day

Tuesday, October 25

11:30am - 4:00 pm | Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club

12501 14 Street SW

Join CHW Calgary Centre for lunch and a fun day of Mah Jongg and games. Proceeds in support of the CHW Calgary Centre Toy Drive and Empower Bright Minds Campaign 2022. Cost: $72. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, email Irena Karshenbaum, call 403-253-4612 or register here.

Jewish Community Foundation of Calgary AGM

Wednesday, October 26

7:00pm | Zoom

JCFC invites you to our AGM. Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Breakfast for Israel

Monday, November 7

7:30am | Beth Tzedec Congregation

Please join JNF Calgary for our first Breakfast for Israel featuring Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper on the topic of "Israel’s Place in the Middle East and the World". Kosher breakfast is included. Registration is $54 per person, $18 for students, $1,000 for a table of eight. For more information: website, 403-255-0295, email.

Shabbat School and B'nai Mitzvah

Shabbat School and B'nai Mitzvah program registration is open.

Please contact the Temple office or go to our website to register.

Temple Memberships and Days of Awe Tickets

Temple memberships and Days of Awe tickets are still available. Please contact the Temple office.

Introduction to Judaism Classes with Rabbi Glickman

Please contact the Temple office.

Ready to Travel Again? Beth Tzedec Congregation and JNF Calgary Say THIS Year in Jerusalem!

Plans are in the works for a May 2 to 11, 2023 Israel tour that is open to adults and ideal for those who have previously traveled to Israel. Enjoy diverse cultures and delicious cuisines in ways you never have before. Envelop yourself in a vibrant, world-class arts scene. Explore the ancient past through recent archeological finds. Immerse yourself in a spiritually uplifting Shabbat with Rabbi Cantor Russ. To find out more about this cultural odyssey, contact Beth Tzedec CEO David Inhaber at 403-998-3283 or JNF Calgary Executive Director Elliott Steinberg at 403-255-0295.