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.

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

Tuesday, January 27

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

Join us for a live performance of the original film score of Le Chemin des Juifs and film screening followed by a live Q&A with Director Daniel Bhattacharya and moderated by Rabbi Ilana Krygier Lapides. Register online or contact Amy Glassman-Boiko for information.

Never Forget: Montana Tucker on the Holocaust, Antisemitism, and Hope

Sunday, February 22 

7:00 - 8:30pm | Virtual

Join award-winning activist Montana Tucker for a powerful conversation on the Holocaust, rising antisemitism, and inspiring love over hate. Register online or contact Amy Glassman-Boiko for more information.

Etz Chayim עץ חיים A Tu B'Shevat Seder
Wednesday, January 28
6:30pm | Paperny Family JCC

Celebrate the "New Year of the Trees" with Hillel and Friends of JNF! Enjoy a meaningful evening as we explore the traditions of Tu B'Shevat through a special seder featuring the seven species of Israel, four cups of wine (or juice), delicious food, and a special visit from two shlichim. Free for students, $18 for professors and campus professionals. Register online by January 26.

JAC Fit Does Downhill 
Sunday, February 8

9:00am | Banff Sunshine Village

Hit the slopes with JAC Fit at Banff Sunshine! Join fellow Jewish young adults for a full day of skiing and snowboarding, with time to ride together, split into terrain-based groups, and reconnect for lunch and après ski. Carpooling available. A perfect way to enjoy winter in the Rockies while building community. More information and register.

Chair or Not Chair — That Is the Question: Celebrating JDAIM 2026 and Itzhak Perlman

Sunday, February 22

2:30 - 5:00pm | Paperny Family JCC

Everyone is invited to join us for a screening of Itzhak — a powerful documentary about the life, artistry, and accessibility journey of world-renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman — followed by a discussion and live musical performance by Violinist Mariya Usachev Bukhta and Pianist Rachel Kreiner. Childcare provided. Register online for this free event.

PJ Moms Learn to Play Mahjong

Thursday, January 22

7:00 - 9:00pm | Paperny Family JCC

Join PJ Moms and learn to play Mahjong! Register online for $5 per person. For more information contact Sydney Truax.

PJ Comes to You – South Calgary

Sunday, January 25

12:00 - 1:30pm | Seton Library
Join us for stories, songs, and a craft as we hop around town and pop-up in your neighbourhood! Register online. For more information contact Sydney Truax.

A Magical Family Fun Night

Thursday, January 29

4:30pm | Paperny Family JCC

Please join us for a fun family evening including a magic show and delicious Karen's Café dinner. $40 per family – includes a large pizza, unlimited fries, tossed salad, dessert, and drinks. This program is sponsored by Kowall Boutique Real Estate. Register online. For more information contact Sydney Truax.

Tot Shabbat

Fridays, January 23

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

PJ Library® celebrates the joy of Shabbat and holidays with stories, songs and brachot (blessings) with infants to preschoolers, their parents, and grandparents. Join us for our free, interactive half-hour of Shabbat fun! For more information email Sydney Truax or call 403-537-8592.

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! 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.

Wicks & Flicks

Saturday, January 31

6:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation

Bring the whole family and join us in your pjs for Havdallah and the screening of An American Tail to celebrate the start of a new week! Register online for this free event. For more information email Sydney Truax.

PJ Library and HOJMI Celebrate Tu B’Shevat

Sunday, February 1

10:00am | HOJMI

Join PJ Library and House of Jacob Mikveh Israel to celebrate Tu B’Shevat through stories, songs, and a fun edible craft!

Register online. For more information contact Sydney Truax.

PJ Goes to Akiva Academy

Friday, February 20

9:30 - 11:00am | Halpern Akiva Academy

Join PJ Library and experience a morning at Halpern Akiva Academy with your children, and celebrate Shabbat! Register online. For more information contact Sydney Truax.

Seeking Submissions for Phase II of the Rededication of the Holocaust Memorial Park

We are collecting names of those with a connection to Calgary, who perished in the Holocaust. Please send names to Amy Glassman-Boiko by April 30, 2026. Special thanks to all our donors. The Holocaust Memorial Park and sculpture, Ashes to Life, was donated to the Jewish community of Calgary in 1986 by William (Bill) Schwartz and Alyse Schwartz, each of blessed memory, in memory of their parents Louis & Regina Schwartz and Isaac & Celia Schwartzpel.

Vibe High Crystal Bowls Sound Session

Tuesday, January 20

6:30 - 8:30pm | Paperny Family JCC

This guided sound meditation led by Jessica Arnatt weaves the pure tones of the Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls with intention and spaciousness, creating room for whatever wants to unfold. Open to everyone, no experience needed. JCC members: $30, public: $40. Register online or contact the JCC Customer Service Desk at 403-253-8600 x0.

Tax Efficient Estate Planning - Adults 55+

Wednesday, January 28

12:30 - 1:30pm | Paperny Family JCC

All our lives, Canadians are told to defer as much tax as possible. As we begin to contemplate our estates, how do we wrap up those deferred tax liabilities in a way that gives as little as possible to the government and leaves as much as possible to our legacy? Learn how to maximize your estate through tax efficient financial planning. JCC members: $5, public: $7. Refreshments included. Register online or contact the Customer Service Desk at 403-253-8600.

Jump Into January

Until January 31

Try us out this month: 14 days for $14! Get access to our pool, hot tub, steam room, gymnasium, fitness centre, Aqua Fitness and GroupX classes, and indoor playground. This membership promotion is valid for 14 consecutive days from activation between January 1 and 31, 2026. Plus, get 10% off when you upgrade to a one-year JCC membership before your two-week trial ends! Visit our website for more information. Conditions apply.

Hazak Lunch & Learn: Tzedakah with Vision

Thursday, January 22

12:00 - 2:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation

Join our January Hazak Lunch & Learn with JCFC's Brenda Sapoznikow and Joseph Tappenden. Enjoy lunch and community while exploring forward-thinking philanthropy, real stories, and practical insights into how strategic tzedakah strengthens Jewish organizations, programs, students, and future generations together. Register now.

What's Rabbi Reading? The Beth Tzedec Book Club

Thursday, January 29

7:30 - 9:00pm | Masala Art

Join us each month for lively conversation, good company, and great food as we explore Jewish literature together. This month we're reading The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden. It is a tense, atmospheric story about control, buried history, and the unsettling secrets that surface when two very different women are forced under one roof. Register now.

Family Shabbat Dinner

Friday, February 6

5:30 - 8:30pm | 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.

"How to Chant Haftarah" Online Course with Rabbi Leonard Cohen

Tuesdays starting January 20

7:00- 8:10pm | Virtually on Zoom

Join this unique opportunity to learn to chant Haftarah or brush up on your skills. Rabbi Leonard leads this engaging, interactive course, with classes conducted on Zoom, and all class resources provided online. For more information or to register for this class, email us.  

January Drop-in Caregiver Discussions Groups

Spouses/partners caring for spouses/partners:

• Thursday, January 22 | 1:00 - 2:30pm

All Caregivers:

• Wednesday, January 28 | 10:30-11:30am

JFSC Offices 

Facilitated by a registered social worker, 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.

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 online.

Parenting Children with Challenging Behaviours

Monday, February 17

7:00pm | In-Person location TBA

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. Email us for more information.

CHW Presents: She Day

Sunday, March 8

In Person, Location TBA

She Day is CHW’s national celebration of women’s power, creativity, and voice in honour of International Women’s Day. Featuring inspiring speakers and engaging programming focused on empowerment, leadership, health, and wellness. Proceeds support trauma therapy for young women and girls through the Eden Association Trauma Therapy Center. To register or get involved, please contact the CHW Calgary office.

CJA Winter Open House

Thursday, February 5

9:00 - 10:30am | The Calgary Jewish Academy

Discover how The Calgary Jewish Academy combines strong academics with a rich Jewish community. Our dual curriculum, with Alberta Curriculum and Judaic Studies, supports confident, connected learners from nursery to grade 9. Join us for student-led tours, classroom visits, and conversations with teachers and families. Register online.

Celebration of Trees

Sunday, February 8

2:00 pm | Temple B'nai Tikvah Sanctuary

As part of the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week, we invite you to a special Tu B’shvat celebration with contributions from diverse faiths. Imagining Calgary, a harmonious city of trees and faiths. Plant-based snacks will be served. Register online.

TBT Gallery | Jewish on Paper: Jewish Graphic Art

Now to March 4

9:00am - 2:00pm | Temple B'nai Tikvah Foyer

In bringing global Jewish creativity to Calgary, this TBT Gallery art exhibition connects our community to a rich, ongoing tradition of visual expression. The 51 artists' works, representing 24 countries, invite us to see our heritage not as distant history, but as something vibrant, playful, and profoundly alive in our lives today.

Hebrew Classes Level II - Coming this Spring

Select Saturdays

9:30am | Temple B'nai Tikvah Chapel

Join us on a learning journey to the next level of Hebrew. Each class will include a combination of formal study and conversational Hebrew. $50 per person. Visit our website to register and for more information.

Diaspora, Israel, and the Go Forward

Sunday, February 8

7:00 - 8:30pm | Paperny Family JCC, Room 1-2

Come be inspired by passionate Zionist advocate and professional educator Charlotte Korchak, of the Jerusalem Education Institute and Stand With Us. Registration is required. For more information contact Jay Cairns at 403-255-0295 x2 or email.

Southern Alberta Jewish Family Histories Exhibit

Call for Submissions

Has your family been here for 10 years? 20? 120? However long, you are part of our history! Please send JHSSA a brief history/genealogy of your family once they arrived in southern Alberta, with a photo (if available). Updates to current family profiles also requested. Visit the online exhibit to see our current family profiles, and to find out more. Questions? Call 403-444-3171 or email us.