Integrated Bursary Program (IBP)

Deadline: Friday, April 11

4:00pm

The deadline for 2025/2026 IBP applications is at the end of this week. IBP was created to make the process of applying for a bursary more dignified, anonymous, effective, and fair. Schools and camps covered by bursaries are on one application form, meaning the process is done one time for the entire year for all family members. Email Tabby Khumalo for more information.

Shalom Baby

Wednesdays

12:30pm | Paperny Family JCC

Join us with your baby/infant (under two years old) as we share the joys and oys of parenting. Registration is no longer required; we look forward to seeing you! Email Sydney Truax or call 403-537-8592 for more information. (No Shalom Bay on April 16).

Federal Election: Political Action Briefing with CJPAC

Wednesday, April 16

6:30-7:30pm | Paperny Family JCC

Calgary Jewish Federation's Community Relations Committee invites you to a special briefing with Emile Scheffel, Managing Director of the Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee (CJPAC). Gain timely insights into the upcoming federal election, explore what's at stake locally in Calgary, and learn practical ways to engage politically and make a meaningful difference beyond the ballot box. Registration is required.

Yom HaShoah – Holocaust Remembrance Day

Wednesday, April 23

6:30pm | Commemorative Service, Paperny Family JCC Memorial

7:30pm | Commemorative Program, Beth Tzedec Congregation

Join us for our annual community commemoration as we highlight this year's theme: Remembering and Honouring: A Tribute to the Jewish Community and Holocaust Legacy. For more information contact our Holocaust and Human Rights: Remembrance and Education department.

Good Deeds Day

Sunday, April 27

1:00 - 3:00pm | Paperny Family JCC

Join us for Good Deeds Day, a global movement of people dedicated to spreading kindness. This year, our community is coming together to support Basically Babies. Drop-off your donations at the JCC from April 16 to 27, or volunteer to sort items and make cards at the JCC on April 27. Find out more about complete list of donation items needs and to register for April 27.

Tot Shabbat

Friday, May 2 and May 16

10:00am | Paperny Family JCC

Celebrate Shabbat with PJ Library®! Come together for an interactive half-hour of songs, stories, and brachot (blessings). Registration is no longer required; we look forward to seeing you! Email Sydney Truax or call 403-537-8592 for more information.

Chametz Clean-Out Donation Drive

April 1-11

Paperny Family JCC

Prepare for the holiday by donating your unopened chametz (items that are not kosher for Passover) to support those in need. All donations will go directly to the Calgary Food Bank, and Wynne's Pantry (formerly Miriam's Well) at JFSC, helping to make a difference in our community. Embrace the spirit of giving and help bring joy to others this Passover season! For more info email Yanina Rabinovich.

Casino Day

Tuesday, April 22

10:30am - 2:00pm | Deerfoot Inn and Casino

Join us for bingo and games at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino! Includes transportation on the JCC bus, and buffet at the casino – space is limited. Register at the JCC Customer Service Desk or call 403-253-8600 x0. $15 per person. For ages 55+.

Yom HaAzmaut

Thursday, May 1

5:30 - 7:00pm | Paperny Family JCC

Celebrate Israel's 77th birthday with fun activities for the whole family! Enjoy a special performance by Israeli saxophonist Shachar Shvalb, dance together in an energetic Harkada session led by our Shlichim. Kids will be able to take part in face painting, balloon art, and our Young Engineers Program Workshop. Join us for a joyful celebration of Israel's independence!

Art and Scroll Studio Presents: Shoshana Brombacher

Wednesday, April 16

7:00pm | ZOOM

Please join us on Zoom for our next program (and last of this season!) featuring artist and storyteller, Shoshana Brombacher. Her work brings alive the intense emotions and intergenerational memories of our Jewish identities. To see her art is to touch our collective soul that reaches back through time to modern day. Register now for free tickets.  

Passover Yizkor Service

Saturday, April 19

10:30am | Temple Sanctuary

Join us for Passover Yizkor service, led by Rabbi Glickman, and stand with other members of our community who are remembering their loved ones, and perform this ancient memory ritual together. Vocals, guitar, and/or piano add a rich layer of musical accompaniment to the prayers, in addition to the harmonies of the congregation.

Erev Shabbat with Guest Speaker, Prof. Kyle Jantzen, PhD

Friday, April 25

7:30pm | Temple Sanctuary

Prof. Kyle Jantzen, Dean of Arts & Science and Professor of History at Ambrose University, will speak during Shabbat services on the topic of Our Jewish Brethren: Christian Responses to the Kristallnacht Pogrom in Canadian Mass Media. He teaches European history and church history, specializing in the Protestant Reformation, Nazi Germany, and the history of the Holocaust, genocide, and mass violence.

Judaism 201

Mondays, continuing April 21

5:00 - 6:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation

Haven't done much Jewish learning since your Bar or Bat Mitzvah? Join us weekly as we explore commentaries on the Torah throughout the ages with Rabbi Russell Jayne. Come be a part of the journey and expand your understanding of our beautiful, multilayered tradition. Click here for more information. 

Zoom Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Krygier Lapides

Tuesdays, beginning April 22

12:00 - 1:00pm | Zoom

Join Rabbi Ilana Krygier Lapides for engaging Zoom Lunch & Learn programs, accessible from the comfort of your home or office. This month, immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Yiddish through songs, stories, and proverbs, uncovering their rich and delightful content. Click here for more information.

What's Rabbi Reading?: The Revamped Beth Tzedec Book Club

Wednesday, April 30

7:30 - 9:00pm | Masala Art

Our Book Club is back with a fresh new format, led by Rabbi Russell Jayne! Join us for engaging discussions over delicious food at Masala Art as we explore thought-provoking books together. In April, we'll be reading Joshua Leifer's Tablets Shattered: The End of an American Jewish Century and the Future of Jewish Life. Click here for more information.

Calling All Canvassers: AC Cell-a-thon

Tuesday, April 29 | Tuesday, May 27 | Tuesday, June 24

6:00 - 8:00pm | Paperny Family JCC

Join CHW's AC Cell-a-thon and help raise vital funds for our community. No experience needed—just your enthusiasm! Enjoy tasty snacks, connect with fellow canvassers, and make a real impact. Every call helps strengthen CHW's efforts. Email to join.

Yom HaZikaron

Tuesday, April 29

7:00pm | Temple B'nai Tikvah

Join us as we gather together for a special commemoration, and to memorialize IDF soldiers who have perished in the line of duty, as well as victims of terror. Please join us for a heartfelt ceremony along with prayers, readings, and music.

Negev Event 2025

JNF Calgary & Israel Magen Fund of Canada

Thursday, May 8

6:30pm VIP reception

7:30pm Program | Beth Tzedec Congregation

Don’t miss Moving Forward: Jewish Civil Rights in a New Era with Israeli Columbia University professor and outspoken Jewish civil rights activist Shai Davidai, and journalist, lawyer, and author Warren Kinsella. Help us honour Shuvaloy Majumdar, MP Calgary Heritage. Music by Arieh Sacke of Calgary Opera. Supporting the Ashdod Rehabilitation and Therapy Centre, with our partner Israel Magen Fund of Canada. Dessert reception following. Register here. Email for more information or call 403-255-0295.

Laugh out Loud: JFSC Comedy Night

2025 Annual Fundraiser

Thursday May 15

6:30 - 10:00pm | Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre

Mark your calendars. Join us for an unforgettable night of comedy with award-winning Canadian comic Jacob Samuel. Proceeds go towards reducing food insecurity and providing basic needs supports across our programs. Enjoy light appetizers, dessert buffet, and plenty of laughs. Early bird tickets available only until April 15. Visit our website, contact Lynn, or call 403-692-6395.

April Drop-in Caregiver Discussions Groups | No Cost

All Caregivers: Thursday, April 10 | 1:00 - 2:00pm

Adult Children Caring for Parents | Mon. April 7 | 10:30 - 11:30am

Spouses/Partners Caring for Spouses/Partners | Tue. Apr.15 | 10:30 - 11:30am

JFSC Offices

Facilitated by a registered social worker from JFSC’s Caregiver Support Program, this is a space for caregivers of seniors and/or persons living with dementia to exchange caregiving and coping strategies and resources. More information here.There is no charge for these groups. Pre-Registration for each session is required – please call 403-287-3510 to register.

JFSC 50/50 Raffle

Draw May 16, 2025

Play now for your chance to win! As part of our 2025 fundraising efforts, we are excited to announce our first online 50/50 Raffle, powered by Rafflebox. Funds raised will support JFSC Basic Needs Programs. More information on the raffle and rules can be found here. Tickets are available online only.

Kehilat Shalom Casino

June 30 and July 1

Deerfoot Inn Casino

To volunteer, please confirm availability here.

Shabbos Morning Davening at HOJMI

Every Saturday

9:00am | HOJMI

Join us for meaningful Shabbos morning davening, followed by a delicious kiddush. We look forward to seeing you there!

Enrollment is Now Open

Enrollment is now open for the 2025-2026 school year at The Calgary Jewish Academy! Join our community where we inspire students to reach their full potential while embracing Jewish values and culture. New families can start the registration process here.

Rimon Calgary Chuppah Rental

We have a beautiful chuppah made by the Rimon members. It is available to rent, and in the past has travelled north to Edmonton and east to Saskatchewan. Please email Esther Silberg for more information.

Jewish Community Foundation of Calgary - JCFC

2025 Post Secondary Scholarship Applications and Community Grant Applications are Now Open

For more information and deadline dates, visit our website, email Brenda Sapoznikow, Foundation Manager or call 403-640-2273.

Shawl-om – We Need Your Help!

We need 50 to 100 hand-made shawls and blankets to comfort those in need. Shawl-om is a Jewish community program, welcoming all to contribute hand-made shawls and blankets to be distributed to those in the Jewish community in need of comfort. Contact: Michele Doctoroff, details on our website, read AJN article.

Join the Paperny Family JCC Team!

We are now hiring an Aquatics Operations Coordinator and an Aquatics Program Coordinator. If you are passionate about aquatics, safety, and fostering a positive, supportive environment, we invite you to apply and join our team at the Paperny Family JCC – Steven Blitz Aquatics Centre.