Sunday, October 19, 2008
Event Calendar October 2008 to June 2009
- Monday, October 27, 2008 at 8 PM - Club Dayan and the Cole Family Annual Sharon Cole Memorial Evening will be held at Temple Sinai Congregation . The guest speaker will be Sidura Ludwig the author of the novel "Holding My Breath". Refreshments will be served. Here is a link to Sidura's website.
http://www.sidura.com/ - Wednesday October 29, 2008 – 7:30 p.m.at the Borochov Cultural Centre - Orientation for Club Executives – specifically Club Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretaries, Treasurers, Fundraising Chairs, Membership Chairs and Programing Chairs
- Monday, November 3, 2008 at 7:30 p.m . at the Borochov Cultural Centre. Join Professor Yoram Peri talk on "Tzipi Livni's Way Forward" co-sponsored by Na'amat Canada Toronto and Peace Now. Professor peri is the head of the Rothschild Caesearea School of Communications, head of Chaim Herzog Institute for media, Politics and Communication and a former political advisor to the late Prime Minister Rabin. Donations are appreciated.
- Wednesday, November 5, 2008 Jewish Book Fair - Sponsored by Kolel and Na’amat Canada. 6:30 PM . $36 per person Friday Night Suppers with Bonnie Stern. Bonnie Stern’s newest cookbook focuses on Friday night dinners that bring the warmth of family, friends, and food together. Treat yourself to a special “Shabbat on Wednesday” complete with delicious tastings.
- Wednesday, November 5, 2008 Jewish Book Fair - Sponsored by Kolel and Na’amat Canada 8:00 PM , $10 per person The Gender Agenda Rabbi Elyse Goldstein’s latest book, New Jewish Feminism (foreword by Anita Diamant), looks at the growth and accomplishments of Jewish feminism, asking whether the next generation of young Jewish women is braced to tackle new issues or do they see Jewish feminism as their mother's issue? Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler is the author of A Man's Responsibility: A Jewish Guide to Being a Son, a Partner in Marriage, a Father and Community Leader, unearthing the male stereotypes in Judaism that colour the expectations for what it means to be a Jewish man in today's world.
- Sunday November 9, 2008 - 2:30 p.m. Borochov Cultural Centre - Holocaust Memorial Lecture - special guest speaker, Kathy Kacer Author, Kathy Kacer, will give a talk about the effect of the Holocaust on her family. A child of two survivors, Kathy grew up with stories of war, hiding Jews and concentration camps. These stories of survival were an inspiration to her, growing up, and have influenced her writing. Come hear Kathy’s historical fiction and true stories about the Holocaust. Entrance fee to this program is a donation to Na’amat Canada Toronto.
- Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 7:45 – Council Meeting
- Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008 7:30 PM – Sock Hop - at Bialik Hebrew Day School, 2760 Bathurst Street (at Viewmount), Toronto Cost: $30 per person in advance; $36 at the doorRelive the ‘50’s and ‘60’s with the Band, "Go Freddie Go" sponsored by Clubs Dayan, Ilana and Tamar. Note the event is updated for the ‘00’s with Silent auction, scotch tasting, prizes for the best dancers, great noshies, and loads of fun
- Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 9:45 AM. Join our newest Club – Shorashim for a Mommy and Me Salsa Class. This program is designed for parents with babies and toddlers. There will be loot bags for the Kids as well as a raffle and a snack bar. Cost is $10 per parent and $5 per child
- Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 2 PM Join Club Aliza at the Leah Posluns Theatre. 4588 Bathurst Street Toronto ON M2R 1W6. Tickets are $25.00. The play is: "A Glimpse of the Light" - A love story spanning the events leading to the birth of Israel, from illegal immigration to life on a Kibbutz as told through the eyes of a group of Holocaust survivors, who, in the process, became participants in the greatest Jewish adventure since Biblical times.. This is a Musical by Ben Finn, Directed by Ari Weisberg, Choreographed by - Nicole Hapke with Musical Direction and Orchestration by - Floydd Ricketts
- Wednesday December 3, 2008- Council Chanukah meeting / Chanukah night.
- Saturday December 6, 2008 at the Borochov at 8 PM. Join Club Aliza at their annual sing-a-long/folk dancing - Pre Chanukka Party with Yitzchak Argaman and Shoshi Frank. It will be a great evening with Folk Dancing, Ballroom dancing ,live music and refreshments. Cost is $20.00 per person
- Thursday December 11, 2008 Chanukah lunch for clubs that meet in the afternoon
- Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 2 PM – Club Masada Dollars for David annual Program at the Borochov. Shlomo Schwartzberg, chair of the Jewish Film Society will be talking about the image of the Jew in film and television as portrayed by Hollywood and Israeli cinema. His talk will be illustrated with film and TV clips. Entrance is by donation to the Annual Dollars for David project. For a tax receipt a minimum donation of $25 is required.
- Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 11.30 A.M. for Brunch -at Beth Radom, 18 Reiner Road, Downsview ON M3H 2K9 Club Beersheba and Club Aviva in partnership with Beth Radom Sisterhood are having a fund raiser. Rona Arato will be launching her new book, "Courage and Compassion: Ten Canadians Who Made a Difference”. Cost is $36 per person. Autographed copies of the book will be available for sale.
- Sunday, January 25, 2009 - A program for our members to Enlighten, Energize and Empower. More information to follow
- Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 7:45 – Council Meeting
- Thursday, February 5, 2009 – Florida Luncheon. Noon. At Brooks Restaurant, 500 South Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach, Florida. Guest Speake is Dr. Bernd Wollschlaeger, author of “A German Life” RSVP to 514-488-0792 or 1-888-278-0792 (Canada only) before Jan. 15th - US$26; after US$30. All welcome
- Sunday morning, February 8, 2009 – Club Rimon Preschool Super Duper Fun Fair at Bialik Hebrew Day School, 2760 Bathurst Street (at Viewmount), Toronto. Contact clubrimon@yahoo.ca for more information
- Saturday, February 14, 2009 Fa Fa Fabulous Chocolate Gala. More details to follow
- Saturday February 28, 2009 at The Borochov - 1001 Nights Purim Party with Clubs Aliza & Tamar. Cost is $30 per person in advance, $36 at the door
- Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 7:45 – Council Meeting
- Sunday, March 8, 2009 – International Woman’s Day Event
- Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 2 PM Join Club Aliza at the Leah Posluns Theatre. 4588 Bathurst Street Toronto ON M2R 1W6. Tickets are $25.00. The play is "The Dibbuk" - (English translation) by S. Anski and directed by Ari Weis THE DYBBUK is a love story of a different kind, where other-worldly forces are at work in a simple village in Eastern Europe. This romantic drama, born in the Yiddish Theatre, has transcended its cultural context to become a classic of modern Jewish theatre.
- Thursday, March 12, 2009 - Club Aviva will be holding their annual Wine Tasting – just in time to purchase your wines for Passover
- Wednesday, March 25, 2009 – Woman’s Seder
- Saturday, March 28, 2009 – BINGO with Club Simcha-Kadima
- Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 7:45 – Council Meeting
- Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 7:45 – Council Meeting
- May 12, 2009 – Gala
- Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 7:45 – Council Meeting
- Sunday, June 7, 2009 - Israel Day at Mel Lastman Square
# posted by Heather Freed @ 4:50 PM 
