Shalom Baby

Wednesday, December 17 (No sessions December 24 & 31)

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.

Shine Bright - A Chanukah Celebration

Wednesday, December 17: 6:00pm | UCalgary
Thursday, December 18: 6:00pm | MRU

This Chanukah, come together to Shine Bright—a joyful campus celebration of light, unity, and belonging. Create your own holiday crafts, decorate cookies, spin the dreidel, dance with friends, and enjoy warm latkes straight from the pan. Let's fill the room with light, laughter, and community spirit! Register online for the UCalgary and MRU events.

Jewdo - Festivus for the Rest of Us

Wednesday, December 24

9:00 - 11:00pm | Bill's Peking House

Whether you're home for the holidays, new to Calgary, or just looking for somewhere to be on Christmas, this is the place for Jewish students to unwind and celebrate being together. Enjoy the classic "Jews do Christmas" tradition — this time, we're bringing the Chinese takeout vibes straight to you. Open to students 18 years and older. Tickets are $10 if purchased online before noon on December 22, otherwise, $15 at the door.

Tot Shabbat - Chanukah Edition

Friday, December 19

10:30 - 11:00am | Paperny Family JCC

Celebrate Chanukah with us and join in a special Tot Shabbat! Email Sydney Truax or call 403-537-8592 for more information.

JACFit Goes Boxing

Sunday, December 28

11:30am | West 85th Rumble Boxing Studio
Need to burn off some of those latkes from the holidays? Then come out to Rumble with JACFit for a private, high-energy boxing class. Join us afterwards for a bite to eat at Brekkie. Boxing not your thing? Then join us for brunch afterwards! Boxing and breakfast: $20, boxing only: $20, Breakfast only: free. Register online by noon on December 24.

"One Thread, Six Million Lives" Exhibit Opening Celebration

Monday, January 5 
11:00am | Calgary Central Library

Join us for the opening celebration of the exhibit: One Thread, Six-Million Lives, which will be displayed downtown at the Calgary Central Library for the month of January, in honour of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. This poignant exhibit, created by Samantha Kassel and Brandon Hearty, traces Nazi mechanisms of persecution through the story of one survivor. Learn more or contact Amy Glassman-Boiko for information. This is a free event; no registration required.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration: "Le Chemin des Juifs"

Tuesday, January 27

7:00pm | Hybrid: In-person at Calgary Central Library and Virtual

Live performance of the original film score of "Le Chemin des Juifs' and film screening followed by a live Q & A with the director, Daniel Bhattacharya. Register online or contact Amy Glassman-Boiko for more information.

PJ Our Way - Movie in the Pool

Saturday, January 10

6:00 - 8:00pm | Paperny Family JCC

If you're in grade 4, 5, 6 or 7, join PJ Our Way for a fun night in the pool! Snacks will be provided. Online registration is required.

PJ Library - Family Pool Party

Sunday, January 11

Swimming: 3:00 - 5:00pm | Optional Dinner: 5:00pm

Paperny Family JCC

Join us for a family pool party with an optional Karen’s Café dinner! $35 gets you a pizza, fries, veggies, drinks and treats! Register online.

Momentum 2026 Kickoff Party – Save the Date
Saturday, January 17

Following the success of our 2025 pilot, we're proud to launch Momentum—a year-long journey of growth, learning, and connection for Jewish mothers with a child 18 or under. The program includes a transformative trip to Israel in May 2026 and monthly gatherings. Applications open at the Kickoff Party. Ready to invest in yourself, your family, and our community? Complete our short interest form.

Artability Market - Call for Artist and Vendors

Apply by January 17

Calling all artists and vendors! We are inviting creators of all ages and stages to be part of the Artability Market on Sunday, February 22 from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the Paperny Family JCC. This event celebrates Jewish Disabilities Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month 2026 (JDAIM) and participation is by donation. We welcome a wide range of art forms, crafts, and creative offerings. Email us by January 17 to express your interest in being a vendor.

Jewish Grandparents Network Learning Fest

Tuesday, January 27

1:00 - 4:30pm | Virtual

We're excited to invite you to something historic: the first global virtual gathering of Jewish grandparents, happening on January 27. The world has never moved faster. Your grandchildren navigate TikTok and Taylor Swift, AI and anxiety. Traditions feel fragile. Family dinners are complicated. Through it all, you are the keeper of stories, the holder of hearts, the bridge between what is and what will be. This isn't another webinar. It's a space to connect, learn, and celebrate your irreplaceable role in your family's Jewish story.

Register online.

37th Annual Community Menorah Lighting at City Hall

Monday, December 15

5:30pm | Calgary City Hall Atrium

Join the community to celebrate Chanukah as we welcome our new Mayor, Jeromy Farkas to light the Shamash candle. Live music, choirs, soup bar, latkes, and snacks. Dignitaries and officials. Amazing kids' program with Chanukah gelt!

The Calgary JLI presents - A Special Chanukah Class

Wednesday, December 17 
7:30pm | Chabad Lubavitch of Alberta 

Loud and Lit – Fighting Back against Fitting In. The Greeks didn't try to kill us—they tried to make us just like them. This class explores Chanukah as a battle for identity and what it means to be visibly, unapologetically Jewish in a world that prefers you weren't. For more information contact Rabbi Mordechai Groner.

Anger Burns Fast and Crashes Hard. What if You Could Channel it Instead?

January

Learn to flip frustration into fuel for growth. Join our upcoming class on reframing rage. Evening and morning classes available. Led by Rebbetzin Matusof. Visit our website for more information and registration.

Shine Your Light Chanukiah Contest

Until December 21

Get crafty and celebrate the Festival of Lights your way! Create a unique Chanukiah at home using any materials — LEGO, recyclables, clay, pasta, wood, wire, anything goes. All ages are welcome to enter individually or as a family/group. Submissions will be displayed at the JCC and eligible for fun prizes. Drop off your creation at the Customer Service Desk. Email Yanina Rabinovich for information.

Holiday Staycation

December 22 - January 4

Looking for a way to relax and recharge without leaving town? Then spend your holiday season with us! Our saltwater, heated pool is the perfect place to unwind, whether you're swimming laps, enjoying family time, or simply soaking in the warmth. Take a break from the holiday hustle and treat yourself to a local escape – find YOUR Centre at the JCC! Members: free, public: drop-in fees. View schedule for December 22-31 and January 1-4.

Winter Program Registration

Now Open

View our winter program guide to discover all of the ways you can stay fit, celebrate holidays, learn something new, and stay connected and engaged. Register online, in person at the JCC Customer Service Desk or by phone at 403-253-8600 x0.

CHW Mah Jongg Card Fundraiser

Now through Friday, January 23

Online | Mail Delivery in April

Support youth mental health and education by pre-ordering your 2026 National Mah Jongg League Cards. Standard cards are $20 and large cards are $22, mailed directly when released. Limited-edition CHW Tile Shufflers are also available for $18. Purchase them online.

Parenting Children with Challenging Behaviours

Monday, February 17

7:00pm | In-Person

Join CHW Calgary Centre for an honest, supportive conversation with Dan Dulberger, a leading expert in Non-Violent Resistance Therapy. Learn grounded, compassionate tools to navigate challenging behaviours and strengthen family dynamics. $18 per ticket. In support of Youth Mental Health at CHW Nahalal Youth Village. Please email us for more information.

Join CHW as a Volunteer

Ongoing Opportunity

Flexible Hours | Calgary & Virtual

Looking to make a difference? CHW is seeking volunteers to help with events, admin, outreach, and more. Whether you have an hour or a day, your time makes a big impact. Perfect for students or anyone wanting to give back. Contact Malka-Deena or join our WhatsApp group!

Family Chanukkah Celebration

Friday, December 19

5:30pm | Temple Social Hall – Dairy Pot Luck

6:30pm | Sanctuary

Join us for a dairy pot luck dinner followed by services at 6:30pm after which we will have a Sufganiyot Oneg.

TBT Gallery Art Show

Continues till March 4 
Temple B'nai Tikvah Foyer

The Jewish on Paper exhibition connects our community to a rich, ongoing tradition of visual expression.

A Breath of Broadway

Sunday, April 12

Temple B'nai Tikvah

Save the date for this show featuring Omer Shaish.

CJA Winter Open House

Thursday, February 5

9:30 - 11:00 am | The Calgary Jewish Academy

Explore CJA and discover how Calgary's community Jewish day school brings together strong academics, rich Judaic learning, and a deep sense of belonging. Through classroom visits and conversations with teachers, students, and alumni, families can experience how our dual curriculum nurtures confident, connected learners from nursery to grade 9. Please email us to register.

Seudah Shelishit: Exploring Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer

Saturdays, continuing December 20

4:30 - 6:30pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation

Join Rabbi Russ for a fascinating journey through Pirkei De-Rabbi Eliezer. This inventive work reshapes familiar biblical narratives, connects them to enduring Jewish values, and invites us to see Torah through a lens of creativity and wonder. Each session will combine close reading with lively discussion, making the class accessible to both newcomers and seasoned learners. Register now.

Family Shabbat Dinner

Friday, January 9

4:30 - 6:30pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation

Bring your family together for an unforgettable Friday night filled with music, laughter, and community spirit! We'll start with an interactive Shabbat service with singing, games, and stories that will have everyone smiling from ear to ear. Then we'll gather around the table for a mouthwatering, shul-cooked dinner—because Shabbat tastes better when we share it together. Register now.

Homework Club at Beth Tzedec

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

3:30 - 5:30pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation

Looking for a fun, supportive place for your kids after school? At Homework Club, children can settle in, grab a snack, and get a head start on their homework with staff on hand to help. Once work is done, the fun begins! Each afternoon includes a mix of games, crafts, and hands-on projects designed to spark curiosity and creativity. Learn more.

Winter 2026 Caregiver Discussions Groups

Our Winter 2026 drop-in schedule is now available. Caregiver Discussions are facilitated by a registered social worker from JFSC's Caregiver Support Program and 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.

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Submission deadline is December 31

Calgary Jewish Federation (CJF) is seeking a Marketing and Communications Coordinator. The ideal candidate would be responsible for all information and promotional materials produced by CJF and United Jewish Appeal (UJA), including –but not limited to– electronic communications, marketing pieces, and press releases. A large portion of this portfolio will focus on developing and implementing social media content, as well as website enhancement and maintenance. View more information and apply.