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.

PJ Goes to CJA

Friday, November 14

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

Join PJ Library® for a Shabbat morning at CJA! This program is for children up to five years old. Online registration is required.

PJ Goes North - Bowness

Sunday, November 16

3:00 - 4:30pm | Bowness Library

PJ Library is popping up around the city! Join us for our first session in North Calgary, led by our amazing Parent Connector, Abbie! Online registration is required.

Bonding with PJ Library

Saturday, November 22

6:00 - 7:30pm | Paperny Family JCC

Wear your favourite pyjamas and join PJ Library and Israel Bonds for a fun night of stories and songs featuring fun family songster PAULO! Learn about Israel, try Israeli foods, and more! Online registration is required.

PJ Library Chanukah Classroom Kits

Deadline to register: November 30 or while supplies last

Are you a public school teacher or does your child attend a public school? Bring the light of Chanukah to your classroom with a FREE PJ Library Chanukah Classroom Kit! Each kit will include a PJ Library book, craft, dreidel game, and educational materials; everything you need to share the joy and meaning of the holiday. Kits are limited so please register to receive yours today.

Nosh with Micah

Sunday, November 23

3:00pm | Paperny Family JCC

Join PJ Library to help kick off the Paperny Family JCC Book Festival with a hands-on class featuring award-winning cookbook author Micah Siva. The cost is $18 per participant and includes a custom wood board to create your own Mezze board! Participants must be 10 years and older. Online registration is required.

Bagel Lunch: Shabbat Edition

Tuesday, November 25

9:00am - 2:00pm | Calgary Faith & Spirituality Centre

Drop by for our signature Hillel Bagel Lunch — Shabbat style! Enjoy bagels, spreads, good vibes, and conversations as we head into the weekend. It’s the perfect mid-week pick-me-up and a warm way to connect with the Jewish student community.

Financially Fierce: More Than Money – Peace of Mind

Tuesday November 4

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

For parents of neurodiverse children and families navigating new diagnoses. Learn about the supports available to help your child, including DTC, CDB, CCC, RDSP, and RESP. Discover strategies to avoid common mistakes, improve your chances of accessing the support you deserve, and unlock benefits and programs designed for your family. Register online now to attend and hear what's available and how to make it work for your family.

Always Together: Film Screening & Discussion

Thursday, November 6

7:00 - 9:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congegation

Join Hillel for a powerful screening of Always Together, a moving new documentary following Israeli teens displaced after October 7. Stay after for an exclusive conversation with director Paz Schwartz and student Shahar Reuven. Open to the entire community — free of charge. Register online.

Family Shabbat Dinner

Friday, November 7

5:30pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation

Join PJ Library for a fun night at Beth Tzedec's Family Shabbat Dinner, including a PJ-sponsored Shabbat craft. Adult: $20, child: $15. Register online.

Am Echad, Lev Echad Dance Party

Saturday, November 8

8:00pm | Festival Hall

Celebrate with high-energy music, dancing, and community while making a difference. Proceeds from this event goes directly to the annual Calgary Jewish Federation UJA Campaign, helping strengthen Jewish life locally and globally. This event is for adults up to 40 years old. Come dance, connect, and support a cause that unites us all! $18 per person. Register by noon on Thursday, November 6.

Kristallnacht

Sunday, November 9

7:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation

Please join us for our annual Kristallnacht commemoration followed by the screening of The Last Twins. This free event is proudly co-sponsored by the Holocaust and Human Rights: Remembrance and Education Department of Calgary Jewish Federation and the Beth Tzedec Calgary Jewish Film Festival. No registration is required. Visit the Jewish Film Festival website for more information about this film.

Tot Shabbat – Book Festival Edition

Friday, November 28

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

PJ Library Tot Shabbat 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! Email Sydney Truax or call 403-537-8592 for more information.

JAC at the Movies

Saturday, November 15

7:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation
JAC is teaming up with the Calgary Jewish Film Festival for a powerful double feature you won’t want to miss. We’ll start at 7pm with The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue—the TIFF People’s Choice Award–winning documentary that made headlines when it was nearly banned, and went on to become one of the most talked-about films of the year. Then at 9pm, experience Dead Language, a beautifully crafted Israeli drama exploring intimacy, relationships, and longing. $20 per person. Register online by noon on Thursday, November 13.

The Jewish Story of Rome: From Ancient Roots to Today

Sunday, November 23

12:00 - 1:30pm | Virtual Event

Discover the history of Europe’s oldest Jewish community, from 161 BCE to today. This virtual tour features the Jewish Museum, Rome’s Great Synagogue, the Ghetto era (1555-1870), unique traditions, WWII survival stories, and modern Jewish life in Rome. A true taste of millennia of history. Featuring licensed tour guide and founder of Roma Kosher Tours, Sara Pavoncello. Register here.

Momentum 2026
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. Save the date: Saturday, January 17 for the kickoff party when applications open. Ready to invest in yourself, your family, and our community? Complete our short interest form.

Beth Tzedec Calgary Jewish Film Festival

Until Sunday, November 16

Beth Tzedec Congregation

With two more exciting weekends still to come, Beth Tzedec's 25th Annual Jewish Film Festival continues this Thursday, November 6 at 7:00pm with the free screening of the inspiring documentary Always Together, followed by a Q&A with film director Paz Schwarts and film subject Shahar Reuven. For full details about this year’s diverse selection of outstanding films from Israel and around the world, visit the festival's website. Festival passes are available for purchase online or by calling 403-255-8688.

The Kabbalah of Meaning: Jewish Wisdom for Finding the Purpose that Connects All Parts of Life

Starting Tuesday, November 4 at 7:30pm &

Wednesday, November 5 at 9:30am

Chabad Lubavitch of Alberta (Zoom option available)

In this new, six-week course by the Calgary JLI, you’ll gain tools to see the meaning in the routines, relationships, and rhythms of time that shape your life. Discover the purpose in what you’ve achieved and in what lies ahead. When we have it all, we still need something more: purpose. Discover four fundamental human qualities that provide lasting fulfillment. For details visit our website, email Rabbi Groner or call 403-281-3770.

Temple Talks with David Kelly

Wednesday, November 5

7:30pm | Temple Library

David Kelly, Temple member and founder of SkyFire Energy, will be speaking on the topic of Solar Power: Myths and Realities. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Shabbat Shiraz

Friday, November 7

7:00pm | Temple Foyer

Join us before Shabbat service to visit and unwind at the end of the week. You bring a bottle of wine to share, and we supply the cheese and crackers. Our musical service, led by our Rabbi along with a number of our Temple musicians, introduces new music in combination with a more traditional liturgy for an uplifting and lively evening.

TBT Art Gallery Presentation

Monday to Friday

9:00am - 2:00pm | Temple Foyer

Come see Temple's Art Gallery exhibition of The Colours of Nature and Spirit: The Art and Poetry of Hilda Chasia Smith. On display in the foyer.

Camp Gan Israel Winter 2025-26

Registration opens on Thursday, November 6
From December 22 to January 2, enjoy 10 days of absolute fun. Registration for Winter Camp is per day; choose your days to fit your winter break schedule. Lunch and snacks and daily trips are included at no extra charge. Visit our website. For any questions, compliments or concerns, call Mushka at 587-664-4567, we're always happy to help. Looking forward to lots of smiles at Camp Gan Israel Winter. 

Family Shabbat Dinner with PJ Library

Friday, November 7 

5:30 - 8:30pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation

Bring your whole family together for an unforgettable Friday night filled with music, laughter, and community spirit. This month, we’ll be joined by our friends at PJ Library, who will be leading us in a special Shabbat craft! More than a meal, it’s a night of connection, joy, and Shabbat magic. Register here.

Seudah Shelishit: Exploring Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer

Saturdays, beginning November 8

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 here.

Hazak Lunch & Learn: Palliser Hotel with Harry Sanders

Thursday, November 13

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

Join us for our monthly Hazak Lunch & Learn, featuring guest speakers on a variety of engaging topics. Enjoy a delicious meal while learning and connecting with the community. Each session offers fresh insights and lively discussions. This November, we'll be joined by "Harry the Historian" as he shares the storied history of the Palliser Hotel. Register here.

Dance for Unity

Extended until November 7

Online, Anywhere

Join CHW’s month-long initiative honouring Nova Music Festival victims. Register with a minimum $18 donation, then record 18 seconds of your dance. Share on social media, tag @canadianhadassahwizo, use #CHWDanceForUnity, and challenge 18 friends. Proceeds support HaGal Sheli’s trauma therapy programs, including surf therapy for 150 survivors in Israel. More information.

CHW 2025 National AGM

Sunday, November 23

10:00 - 12:00pm | Virtual on Zoom

Join us for the CHW National Annual General Meeting, featuring special guests Yaron Waksman, Co-Founder and CEO of HaGal Sheli, and Ronit Shoval, CEO of Eden Association. Learn more about CHW’s impact, hear updates from leadership, and engage with inspiring voices shaping the future of our work in Israel and Canada. Details and registration on our website.

CHW Dance for Connection

Monday, December 8,

7:00 - 9:00pm | Halpern Akiva Academy, 140 Haddon Road SW

Discover the power of movement and community at our Dance for Connection Workshop led by Dance Movement Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor, Julia Zaides (CCC, MA DMT, EDT). This creative session explores expressive, improvisational movement focused on connection with oneself, with others, and with the group as a whole. No dance experience required. Just wear comfortable clothing and bring a willingness to move, explore, and have fun. Registration details coming soon on our website.

Jerusalem: A Roadmap for the Way Forward

Thursday, November 13

7:30 - 9:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation

Join Nomi Yeshua, Executive Director of the Jerusalem Foundation of Canada, as she returns to Calgary to provide an update on the Foundation’s recent initiatives and developments. Following Mayor Moshe Lion’s visit to Calgary in June, the Foundation continues its important work to build a brighter future for all of Jerusalem’s diverse communities. RSVP to Tania.

Jewish Book Festival

November 23, 24 & 30 : 10:00am - 5:00pm

November 25, 26, 27: 10:00am - 8:30pm

November 28: 10:00am - 2:00pm

November 29: Closed 
The Jewish Book Festival is a dynamic celebration of culture, community, and conversation. Through books, we explore the richness of Jewish life—past, present, and future. With engaging events for all ages, the festival invites readers of every background to connect, learn, and be inspired by the power of storytelling. Don’t miss the chance to browse and discover a wide selection of Jewish literature. Full schedule available soon.

Chanukah Market

Sunday, November 23

10:00am - 4:00pm | Paperny Family JCC

Come find that perfect gift or must-have for the holidays. Shop handmade goods from independent artists from holiday cards to jewelry, and pick up your Chanukah staples.

Call for Casino Volunteers

Monday, December 15 & Tuesday, December 16

Deerfoot Inn and Casino
The JCC will be volunteering at a casino and we need your help.

Participating in the casino helps us raise funds that are essential for school bus operations, maintenance projects, supplies, and equipment. If you’re available to volunteer for an overnight shift on either day, please contact Rhona Shore to sign up. 

In Conversation with Noa Tishby

Sunday, December 7

1:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation

B’nai Brith Calgary is pleased to welcome Noa Tishby – a globally recognized two-time New York Times bestselling author and Israel's former Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism – in conversation with Amanda Eskenasi, former National Director for the B'nai Brith League for Human Rights and current Director of Education for HonestReporting Canada. Noa’s work in the media and on US university campuses has helped expose the lies and propaganda being spread by Hamas. Tickets are $72 (students: $36). Purchase tickets online. For sponsorships call 403-255-6554.

Daycare Spot for 11 to 14 Months

Looking for a loving, licensed daycare? We currently have one spot for 11 to 14 months. Our accredited and affordable childcare — supported by the Alberta Affordability Grant — gives your child a place to learn, play, and grow every day! Call 403-444-3175 to join our daycare family!