Page 10 - The Canadian Jewish News, Thursday, January 13, l'983
By MIRIAM GfflNSKY
FOR SHAARE ZEDEK
Executive members of Toronto's Bathurst Lawn Memorial Parl( Association accept a certificate of appreciation for their endowment of the casualty control and information centre in th^ emergency underground hospital at the Shaare Zedek Medical Centre in Jerusalem. In the front row [left to right] are Max Grafsteinvyice-presldent of the association; David (^^^ president; Eric Feldbloom, national executive director of Canadian Shaare Zedek Hospital Foundation; Ernest Marmurek, vice-president and Harry Federman, controUer. In the rear, firom the left, are Marvin Lister, treasurer, Sam Tenenbaum, controller, Irving Miller, controller and Adam Belzycki.
B'NAI B'RITH ART AUCTION
On Saturday evening, Jan. 22, Thornhill Lodge B'nai B'rith will hold its annual fund raising art auction at the Thornhill Community Centre, 7755 Bayview Ave. (Va mile north of Steeles).
Admission, $3.50 per person, includes a wine and cheese party during the prieview which begins at 7.30 p.m., plus coffee and pastry after the auction, which commencies at 8.30 p.m. For further information phone 889-0667. ; .
YOUNG COUPLES WORKSHOP
Shaarei Shomayim Young Couples, 470 Glencairn Ave., have scheduled a workshop on Jewish Identity and iSurviyal, Sunday, Jan. 16, 7.45 p.m., with Cindy Chazan, director of the Koffler Centre of the Arts.
SHAARELBETHEL
A series of informal discussions on current events, to be held on the third Friday of each month following Shabbat services at Shaarei Beth El Congregation,__186 Morrison Rd;, Oakville, will be based on current issues of The Canadian Jewish News. Copies of the paper will be available in the synagogue.
The first of the potentially free, lively and informative discussions will take place on Friday, Jan. 21 .Series begins at 8 p.m.
A series of book reviews commences at Shaarei Beth El on Friday, Feb. 11 following services. Rabbi Edward Goldfarfo will review Chaim Potok's latest novel, The Book of Lights. Potok is the author of The Chosen (now a motion picture), The Promise, and My Name is Asher Lev. The Book of Lights has just been issued in paperback, and it is advisable to read it, if possible, before attending.
REVOLUTION & ROMANTICISM
The historical impact of the revolutions between 1776-1848 and the concurrent romantic influences of the period will be discussed Jan. 17-21 at University College, University of Toronto. There will be talks by 54 speakers, daily 4.15 p.m. concerts in West HallUniversity College, a play, The Government Inspector, at the UC Playhouse, Jan^ 18-21 at 8 p;m, and an art exhibition.
TWILIGHT CONCERT
VliolinistYaakov-Geringais, pianist Marina Geringas,- cellist David^ Hetherington and violist Kent Teeple, will perform works by Prokofiev and Mozart, in the University of Toronto's next Twilight Series concert, /Thursday, Jan. 20, 5 p.m., in the Concert
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FREE ADULT CLASSES
Mackenzie Collegiate Institute/ (Wilson' Heights and Sheppard area) is again offering
daytime courses to adults in Fine Art, Applied Art, Introductory Accounting, Advanced Accounting and Intermediate Hebrew.
Classes for Semester 11 are every morning from February through May. Additional courses may be offered (French, Fitness). There is no charge except for a nominal materials fee in some courses.
Registration is Wednesday, Jan. 26. For additional information call the adult courses secretary, 636-0580.
HAMILTON PIONEER WOMEN
Hamilton Pioneer Women will learn the art of photo decor during the next meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 19,8 p.m. at36 David St. in Dundas.
Michael Rumack will present a slide lecturepn Restoration of Old Photographs.
Members and guests are inyited to bring old photos and frames for expert appraisal and advice.
For more information call hostess Rlvka Shaffir, 627-5259 in Dundas, or the Pioneer Women office, 636-5425 in Toronto.
CHILDREN'S SHOW
The National Council of Jewish Women of Canada, Toronto section, Yedidot branch, presents a musical-magic show for children, at Council House, 4700 Bathurst St., Sunday, Jan. 30,1.30 p.m.
The program will include singers accompanied by guitar and piano who will perform and lead a sing-song, plus magician Rick Ross, offering the Magic of Canada.
Admission is $2.50 for adults and $2 for children. There will be a door prize.
For more information call Fern Weln-garten, 881-5175, Helen Sphidel, 889-9229, or Pauline Gold, 889-8471.
COMMUNAL WORKER EVENING
TheToronto Association of Professionals in Jewish Communal Service is having an evening with Prof. Harold Troper, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 7.45 p.m. at the B'nai B'rith House, 15 Hove St. There will be a discussion on The Roleof the Jewish Communal Worker during the period of Troper's book. None Is Too ■ Many. Moderator is Ben Kayfetz.
Admission is free to members of the association; non-members, $2. To inquire further, contact Marcy GUbert, 633-6224, or Shimon Arbel, 789-4545.
AGATHA CHRISTIE FILM
Congregation B'nai Avraham (north side of Highway 7, west of McCowan) will be showing the Agatha Christie film, Death on the Nile, Saturday, Jan. 15 at 8.15 p.m. Admission, $3 pet person, includes coffee and dessert.
For more details call Marilyn Kartash, 475-7687.
ST. JOHN AMBULANCE
St. John Ambulance, Metro Toronto, is planning a number of health care courses to be held at 46 Wellesley St.
There's No Place Like Home for Health Care, begins Thursday, Jan. 13 and continues for seven weeks, 7.30-9.30 p.m. It will include the skills and techniques necessary to care for a sick person athome. Cost is $25.
Health Care for Seniors, a popular, preventive course designed to keep Seniors independent and self-sufficient, starts on Thursday, Jan. 20, 10.30-11.30 a.m. and continues for eight weeks. Total cost, including refreshments, is $5.
A course on Child Care commences Jan .24 and continues each Monday, 7.30-9.30 p.m. for six weeks. This is for prospective parents, adult babysitters and child care providers. Cost is $15. ' \ ,
For more details on the courses call Training, 967-4244.
CLICK TO LECTURE
Beth David B'nai Israel Beth Am adult education committee observes Jewish Music Month with a lecture on Sunday, Jan. 16, 8.15 p.m., at 55 Yeomans Rd. Composer and musicologist Srul Irving Glick will explore The Music of Our People — A Personal Quest, \yith musical illustrations.
FAMILY TROUBLE
Trouble In the Family, a sermon by Beth Torah Congregation's Rabbi Stuart E. Rosenberg, on Jan. 15 at 10.30 a.m. (service starts at 9 o'clock) 47 Glenbrook Ave., is geared to much more than how to get along with your mother-in-law. The traditional Jewish family is changing. What about the various "liberations'' — women's, kids' and dads'? Rabbi Rosenberg will investigate the transition.
VOLUNTEER DRIVER
A volunteer driver is urgently needed for a very energetic 2^2-year-old boy who requires swimming lessons. He is to be picked up Monday and Thursday afternoons at 2.30 p.m. from the Bathurst-Lawrenee district, and driven to Bathurst and Dundas. He leaves Bathurst and Dundas at 4 p.m. and needs to be driven home to Bathurst and Steeles.
This is to commence now and continue for a minimum of two months.
Contact Shirley Worth, Jewish Family & Child Service, 781-1592.
FACT OR FICTION
Michael Chemack, director of communications for the Canada-Israel Committee, will speak on Israel and the Media ^ Fact or Fiction? to Beth Sholom Tallis and Tefillen Club, Sunday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. Ben Nobleman, is chairman, Morris King is co-chairman, and Sam Federman is religious chairman.
KLEZMORIM IN CALGARY
Calgarians will experience a unique musical opportunity Feb. 3, when the popular group The Kle^morim, stops to perform at the Jubilee Auditorium en route to a Feb. 20 debut at New York's Carnegie Hall.
The •California-based ensemble has been featured at New York's Lincoln Centre, The Metropolitan Arts Centre in San Francisco, and has appeared in Neil Diamond's film. The Jazz Singer, attracting audiences of all ages with its exciting street music, energetic songs and dance.
Klezmer music originated in 16th century Europeand reached its zenith at the dawning of the Jazz Age in New York during the 20s and 30s. Jazz greats Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Manny Klein and Ziggy Elman all had klezmer music backgrounds.
HAMILTON DISCUSSION
A panel discussion on The Future of the Hamilton Jewish Community will be featured atthe next program sponsored by the cultural arts committee of the Jewish Community Centre. Panelistsare Rabbi Israel Silverman, Sam Soifer and Dr. Lester Krames. v
■ The program will take place at Shalom Village, 70 Macklin St. N., Hamilton, on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 8.30 p.m. All are welcome.
PYJAMA PARTY
Olam, in co-operation with the Jewish Student Federation, announces a pyjama party Saturday, Jan. 15, 8 p.m. at Beth Tikvah Synagogue, 3080 Bayview Ave. (south of Finch) with cash bar, door^prizes, giveaways. (Anyone coming in PJs gets a free drink.) _
Tickets, $5, are available at the Jewish
Student Federation, 667-3647, and at the Jewish Student Union, 923-9861.
HOLY BLOSSOM SERMON
Should Religious School Teach Children Things Their Parents Don't Believe? On Friday evening, Jan. 14 at 8.25, Rabbi Steven Garten will examine the relationship between whatchildren learn at Temple and their home environment at Holy Blossom Temple.
PILGRIMAGE TO ISRAEL
Beth Tzedec youth committee presents The Summer of 83 — a 6-week USY pilgrimage to Israel. If you are 15-18 years and wish to be a part of a Beth Tzedec group, phone 787-0381 for information.
A special meeting is set for Thursday, Jan. 13 at 5 p.m. in the lounge of the synagogue, 1700 Bathurst St. when the program will be described.
OUTSTANDING WOMAN
Here's an idea that's painless and won't cost more than 30 cent5.-Nominate a Metro woman for the YWCA's 1983 Woman of Distinction Awards in one of six categories: Arts/Letters, Community Service, Communications, Health/Educationj Business/Professions/Labor or Public Affairs/Public Service.
The nominee must be a woman aged 18 years or over, who lives or works in.the Metro Toronto area and who demonstrates a strong commitment to the development of women,-as well as distinction in her own field.
Each nominee receives two tickets to the Women of Distinction Awards Dinner, May 31 at the Royal York Hotel. Previous winners have included labor organizer Maria Scarpelli lori, native rights activist Mildred Redmond, sculptor Marydn Kantaroff, family planning pioneer Barbara Cadbury and arts patron Eleanor Sniderman.
ABELLA TO SPEAK
Adath Israel sisterhood and brotherhood cordially invite the congregation, family and friendstoageneral meeting Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 8.15p.m., when Irving Abella, co-author of the current best seller. None is Too Many, will discuss Anti-Semitism . . . Now and Then. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served. The synagogue is located at 37 Southbourne Ave.
NCJW LONDON
National Council of Jewish Women, London, Ont., section, is sponsoring the 6th annual Jewish Family Life series, this year called The Title is Prejudice — the Subject is You.
Session 1, Jan. 19, is Through a Glass, Darkly: the Niature of Prejudice. Session 2, Jan. 26, is Roots and Reflections. Session 3, Feb. 2 is None is Too Many with guest speaker Irving Abella. Session 4, Feb. 9, is Coping with Prejudice: The Practical Realities. ■
Sessions 1, 2, and 4 begin at 8.15 p.m. at the London Jewish Community Centre, 532 Huron St. Session 3 will start at 8 p.m. at the Or Shalom auditorium, 534 Huron St.
WIFE ASSAULT
Toronto Women's ORT invites you to a controversial and informative program. Wife
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LEAGUE FUND
Daphne and Phil Leon of Hamilton have established a League for Human Rights endowment in the B'nai B'rith Foundation. The fund is open-ended and friends and family may contribute at any time. i