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Assault — Does It Happen To Us?, an inquiry into wife assault in the general and Jewish community. Guest speakers will be Doreen Ochtenstein/ former marriage a^ femily counsellor now focusing on battered women, and Barbara Waisberg, adult educator in the field of women's issues and pornography, and violence against women.
The date is Monday^ Jan. 24, time, 8 p.m.; location, Beth Sholom Synagogue, 1445 Eglinton Ave. W.
Cost, if prepaid by Jan. 17 to theORT office 787-0297, is $6.50. Admission at the door is $7. There will be coffee and a sweet table.
NCSY CONCERT
NCSY, the National Conference of Synagogue Youth, announces its 3rd annual concert to be held Sunday, Jan. 23, 7.30 p.m. at Shaarei Tefillah Congregation, 3600 Bathurst St. Featured performers are Shelly Lang, Yoel Sharabi and the Ranch orchestra. Tickets are $9 for adults, $5 for students. Group and sponsor tickets are available. Tickets may be purchased at Negev Bookstore, Israel's Judaism Centre or by phoning NCSY, 782-3117.
BOOKS AND BAGELS
Beth David B'nai Israei Beth Am Sisterhood presents Books and Bagels, Thursday, Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. in the Sisterhood Hall, 55 Yeomans Rd. Ruby Newman will review
Borochov Centre, 272 Codsell Ave., Sunday, Jan. 16, 8 p.m. This widely acclaimed motion picture examines the plight of German Jews and their search for refuge in the 1930s. The showing is open to the public. Admission is $2.50. '-^
HOLOCAUST WORKSHOP
The Canadian Centre for Studies of the Holocaust and Genocide is sponsoring a special workshop for survivors, childrenpf survivors, and others, to be held Sunday, Jan. 16 and/or Sunday, Jan. 23, 9 a;m.-4 p.m. at 2787 Bathurst St. (southeast corner of Glencairn). It will be concluded by Dr. Henry Fenigstein and Doris Stmb Epsteiib.
The workshop is under auspices of the North York Group Psychotherapy Foundation. For more information and to register, call 787-5331,10 a.m.-nc)on or2p.m.-5 p.m., Monday to Friday.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
York-Finch General Hospital Foundation, a campaign office established to raise funds for new hospital equipment, needs volunteer typists, telephone workers and extra hands to stuff envelopes and do other general jobs — days or evenings. Seniors welcome.
The Peanut Neighborhood Youth Centre needs a volunteer co-ordinator. The centre, located in the Don Mills-Finch area is a community-run agency with youth counseling, employment and recreation programs. It is also a resource program providing services to the entire community. This position would appeal to someone who is people-oriented, interested in developing co-ordinating skills, and able to devote a half to one day, twice
Minotaur, by Israeli author Be^famin weekly. Seniors welcome. Tammuz. Cost is $2 for members, $3 non- If interested in either of the above, call the
members — breakfast included. Babysitting Volunteer Centre North York at 481-6194. is available on request only.
For more details and reservations call the synagogue office, 633-5500; Eleanor Schatz, 663-8899 (evenings), or Sonia Ger, 223-3956.
SKILLS EXCHANGE
The Skills Exchange Centre for Adult Learning, 5 Charles St. W., offers the following workshops and seminars in February: Career Planning/Assessment with Gail Friedlander. Thursday, Feb. 3, 6.45-8.45 p.m. and Feb. 24, 6.45-9.45 p.m., fee $60;
RASKY IS SPEAKER
Filmmaker and author Harry Rasky will be honored at the Canyon Lodge B'nai B'rith 15th annual Speaker of the Year Breakfast, Sunday, Jan. 16, 9 a.m. in the Leaside Room, Inn on the Park. Admission is $7.50 per person.
Rasky, who wrote Nobody Swings on Sunday, an autobiography plus an account of his film making, was the recipient of the Emmy Award for the film. Hall of Kings, and
Parties Scare Me to Death, with Lynn received an Academy Award Oscar nomina-
Tribblfaig, Monday, Feb. 7, 7-10 p.m., fee tion for his documentary, Chagall — the
$20; Understanding Sexuality with Karen Colors of Love. His new film. The Spies That
Kafko, Thursday, Feb. 17, 7-10p.m., fee $20, Never Were, has also earned him ah Emmy,
and Coming Out of Marriage Alive-Making At the breakfast, he will explain how his
the Most of Divorce or Separation, with Karen Kafko, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 7-10 p.m., fee $20.
To inquire further call Josie Berlin, 967-7640.
PRE-SCHOOLERS DROP.IN
Earl Bales afternoon drop-in program for parents and pre-schoolers (newborn to 5 years) continues Tuesdays and Thursdays 1.30-4 p.m. Jan. 11 to March 17. Drop in anytime. Grandparents are also welcome. Gathering will be held in Earl Bales Park Community Centre, 4169 Bathurst St., Bathurst and Sheppard, Rooms 1 and 3.
For children there will be a leader for arts and crafts, song circle, free play and a chance for socialization with other youngsters.
For parents, tea and coffee will, be available, and opportunity to meet and talk, relax and enjoy the children.
Fee is $10 per family, and registration is on Thursday, Jan. 13 from 1.30-4 p.m. at the Centre. —
In addition, Thursday's program, while open to all, will include features of special interest to mothers with babies — shape up exercises, discussions with public health nurses, and breast feeding information and/or counseling^
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PARENT EDUCATION
Are you looking for a rnore positive relationship with your children in the New Year? Why not consider participating in a parent study group? For information about the parent education programs in your area, call the Association of Parent Educators, 498-1860.
INCEST SURVIVORS
Women who have experienced incest when young often suffer frorii unresolved feelings of guilt, confusion and hurt, the YWCA's group for incest survivors offers an opportunity to discuss the experience with other women whohave hadsimilar experiences and to look at it from janother perspective. Confidentiality is guaranteed.
The next groiip begins Tuesday, Feb. 1,7-9 p.m. for eight weeks, at the YWCA Wood-lawn Residence, 80 Woodlawn Ave. E. To register call Phyllis Purves, 487-7151.
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Coping with Job Loss, a 6-week course to deal with the repercussions sudden Unemployment may have on self, family life, lifestyle, budget and future plans, is held on THAT'S LIFE Thursdays, Feb. 3 to March 10, 7-9 p.m. at
The segment of Global Television's That's the YWCA, 2532 Yonge St. The fee is $60. Life series which focuses on Israel today will Call 487-7151 to register, feature Children of the Kibbutz, at 7 p.m. -
Monday, Jan. 17, channel 22rcable 3. __JUST A SECOND
Just^a-Second, a winter project of the NOVEL VIEW Jewish Family & Child'Service, in co-opera=^
On Saturday mornings beginning at 9.15, tipn with B'nai B'rith,' is now open at 3101 from Jan. _8-29, Arthur^ Benjamin will Bathurst St. Suite 100, 1st floor (two blocks institute the course, A Novel View of north of Lawrence) to provide new and nearly Judaism, at Temple Har Zion, using modern new clothing for people of all ages. This is for Jewish novels asa basis for examining the everybody, hut especially those in need of Jewish situation today. Lynn Rae co-or- low-priced quality clothing, dinates Shabbat morning study at Har Zion. Donations of clean, quality used clothing Lee Diamond is chairman of adult education, and new clothing are needed, plus volunteers and over 200 hours of adult study is offered^tosort, to sell and to reach out to those who each year. couldbenefitfrom Just A Second.
TTMPUFWNT^SFIIM I offx times are Monday, Tuesday,
L/;m FRIi,SENI:> I^ILM Wednesday and Friday, 9 to 11 a.m. or by/
The Labor Zionist Movement is presenting appointment. For more information phon/
a film. Voyage of the Damned, at the, 789-9680. / '
AT THE JOG
.The Art of the Ballet, a-7-week illustrated lecture series by Michael Crabb begins Sunday, Jan. 16 and continues until Sunday, Feb. 27 at JCC dance department; 4588 BathurstSt.Forinformation phone 636-1880, ext. 15or37. ;
Register now for the following PACE (Public Affairs and Continuing Education) courses at the Koffler Centre ofthe Arts, 4588 Bathurst St.: Parenting, Self-Esteem, Self-^ Awareness, Nutrition, Yiddish. The courses start the week of Jan. 17. To inquire further call 636-1880, ext. 15 or 43.
There are still openings at the northern branch for these teen programs: Basic Micro and Home Computers; Sunday Times, 12-14 years; Dance Awareness for Teens; Dungeons and Drajgons; 12 years and up; and So You Want To Babysit? ages 12-14. For more information'call Carolyn Howell, 636-1880, ext.38; .
Registration is now being accepted for a new 10-session course, Sculpture-Anatomy of the Head, with Attila Keszei, which begins Wednesday, Jan. 19, fi-om 7-10 p.m. at the Koffler Centre. Fee is $75 for JCC members, $90 non-members. Materials are extra. For additional information call 636-1880, ext. 15 or 43.
Register for a 4-session Art Appreciation course by Gabor Mezel starting Thursday, Jan. 20, 1-2.30 p.m. at the Koffler Centre. Content will be the post-impressionists -— Van Gogh, Gauguin. Fee is $25 for non-members, $20 JCC members. For more information call 636-1830, ext. 15 or 43.
Introduction to Irredology—- a diagnostic technique to determine your health through eye examination, will be the next lecture in the Topics Unlimited series sponsored by PACE, and given by Sara Forer, Monday, Jan. 24, 7.30 p.m. at 4588 Bathurst St. Admission is $1 and everyone is welcome. For more information call Georgine Nash, 636-1880, ext. 33.
It's time to act at the Leah Posluns Theatre School, Koffler Centre of the Arts, and some space is available in creative drama classes for children 10-13 years. For adults there is Improvisational Acting with Allan Guttman, Backstage. Workshops with Bill Jamieson, and Writing for Stage and TV with Ernie Schwarz. To inquire, call Rose Dubin, 636-1880, ext. 30 or 15. .
The JCC northern branch has a few spaces remaining in the following programs: Jewish Holiday Surprise Package (ages 3-4^2 years); Arts and Crafts Workshop focusing on upcoming Jewish holidays; Cookie Cutter (3-4 V2 years) ^ cooking for kids; Once Upon a Time (3-4^2 years) -— storybook workshop; Joy of Music (3-4y2) — music for children; Just for Me (3-5 years) — arts and crafts for kids. For more information call Orian Feld-man, 636-1880, ext. l9 or 39.
Shelley Berman is coming to the Leah Posluns Theatre with his hit comedy Insi-deoutsideandallaround Shelley Berman, Jan. 13 through Feb. 5. Call the box office 630-6752 for ticket information. Special student and senior rates (with ID) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Group rates are also available.
The North-East branch of the JCC needs volunteers to assist in an after-school program for children at Rockford School,
Bathurst and Steeles area, Monday to Thursday — day of your choice, from 3.30-6 p.m. in a program of crafts and sports, etc. For information call Barbara, 636-1880, ext. 28. ■'■'^^^^■-'■'■■y
At the Bloor JCC (corner of Spadina) the bridge club meets every Tuesday evening, 7-10 o'clock, in the upper lounge. There is free instruction for beginners. All levels are welcome.
On Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. the Bloor JCC is starting a book club with meetings^ every two weeks to discuss, in an jnfbrnwf jitmosphere, works selected by the group.
Bloor St. registration is still open for adult courses in art, pottery, stained glass and beginner's Hebrew.
FOR SENIORS
Humber College Continuing and Com-niunity Education offers the following courses which are co-sponsored by the Association of Jewish Seniors on Wednesday, Feb. 2-March 23, 9.30-11.30 a.m. at Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue, 470 Glencairn Ave.: Living With Computers, Our Life Cycle, and Modern Canadian Novels. All courses will be offered simultaneously. Register for the course of your choice through the Association of Jewish Seniors. Fee is 57 for seniors, $12 for non-seniors.
For further information, call the association, 635-2860, or Humber College, 675-3111, ext. 241. •
Everyone is invited to enjoy free ballroom dancing at Earl Bales Seniors Place in the park, Bathurst and Sheppard, each Wednesday evening, 7.15-9.30. Come and have a pleasant time under the supervision of Ada Goldblatt.
Beth tzedec Friendship Qub +50, will hear investment consultant Alan Fremes speakon Sensible Guidelines for Management of Money, at the next meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 1.15 p.m., 1700 Bathurst St. Everyone is welcome. Coffee an'd cake will be served. Cost to non-members is $1.
Workmen's Circle Social Qub meetings have been suspended until noon, Tuesday, March 1, when they resume with a Purim party at 471 Lawrence Ave. W. Everyone is welcome^ Come out and enjoy singer Sarah Hertzberg with Ada Lewis at the piano.
Rabbi Bernard Baskin of Hamilton's Temple Anshe Shalom will join Holy Blossom Temple Alumni on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 1.30 p.m., 1950 Bathurst St., to show the film. Nuclear Countdown, and discuss its implications. Go-spOnsors are the social action committee of. the Temple and the Alumni.
North-East Jewish Seniors will meet at Hillcrest Public Library, 5801 Leslie St. (north of Finch) Monday, Jan. 17, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. for oil painting and English classes,:plus a social hour. A film. The Stone Whistle, will be shown at 2.30 p.m.
Seniors are invited to attend the weekly meetings at the JCC Bloor branch (comer of Spadina) Thursday, at 2 p.m. The program includes lectures and films on Jewish themes. For more information contact Marit, 924-6211, ext.37.
Jan. 16will be a very special day at Shalom Village, 70 Macklin St. N. in Hamilton. It is
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GRADUATE CENTRE STUDENTS
Canadian students at International Graduate Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies in Arad are seen here with their director, Michael Copeland [back row, left]. Beside him, [left to right] are^ElaineMarans, Toronto; Ari Silverman, VancouverrGeny Cartman, IMontreal; Leslie Lightsone and Lea Lightsone, Toronto. Seated [fro^nJ^] are Sharon Herman, Toronto; Heather Silver, Kitchener; Dina Solsberg, Winnipeg; Emil Sadaka, Fort McMurray, Alberta.
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