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March of the Living Information Session
Tuesday, October 22
7:00pm | Paperny Family JCC
For families with students in grades 10, 11, and 12 – learn about the 2025 Coast to Coast High School Trip. Travel to Poland and Israel with fellow Canadian teens to learn about the Jewish community that once flourished in Europe, the tragedy of the Holocaust, and the establishment and survival of the State of Israel. This transformational experience will take place from April 21 through May 3. Exact dates may vary.
Host a Holocaust Survivor for Shabbat
Invite a Holocaust survivor to your home for Shabbat. Enjoy a meal together and spend time with one of our Calgary survivors. Families are responsible for providing transportation to and from their home, as well as for the meal itself. This is an on-going program. Email for more information.
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Shalom Baby
Wednesdays
12:30pm | Paperny Family JCC
Join us each week at the JCC with your baby/infant (under two years old) for coffee and nosh as we discuss 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.
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Smoothies in the Sukkah
Sunday, October 27
10:00am - 12:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation
Join PJ Library® and Beth Tzedec Congregation for our annual holiday event and learn about Sukkot, make sukkah decorations, and of course, enjoy delicious smoothies! Register for free and reserve your spot.
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Voices for Peace Concert
Sunday, October 27
3:30pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation
Join us for a heartfelt concert as local artists come together to sing for unity, strength, and peace. Admission: $10 in advance, $15 at the door, students (up to university age) and children are free. Child care for children 12 and under is available for $5 each. Purchase your tickets online or call 403-253-8600 x0.
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JAC Inglewood Ghost Tour
Thursday, October 30
6:30pm | Rosso Coffee Inglewood, 9 Avenue & 13 Street SE
Explore the haunted history of Inglewood like never before! Embark on a spine-chilling ghost tour through eerie landmarks and hear unsettling tales of Inglewood's past. Join us afterwards at the Hose & Hound for a complimentary beverage. Contact Danielle Braitman with questions. JAC is geared towards individuals ages 25 to 40. Register here.
JAC Money Mastery: Financial Foundations for Young Professionals
Wednesday, November 6 & 20
7:00pm | Paperny Family JCC
From budgeting and saving to investing and managing debt, this course provides practical, real world strategies to build a strong financial future. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to improve your financial habits, you’ll learn how to make informed decisions and achieve long term financial independence. Facilitated by Richard Nagan, RBC Dominion Securities. Contact Danielle Braitman with questions. JAC is geared towards individuals ages 25 to 40. Register here.
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Tot Shabbat
Friday, November 1, 15, & 29
10:00am | Paperny Family JCC
Celebrate Shabbat with PJ Library and join us for an interactive half-hour of songs, stories, and brachot (blessings). Registration is no longer required. We look forward to seeing you! For more information email Sydney Truax or call 403-537-8592.
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Kristallnacht
Thursday, November 7
7:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation
Please join us for our annual Kristallnacht commemoration followed by the screening of 999: The Forgotten Girls. 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.
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We Will Dance Again
Sunday, November 10
7:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation
Another film that we will be offering to the community free of charge is We Will Dance Again – a very powerful documentary about the tragic events that unfolded on October 7 at the Nova Music Festival in Southern Israel. We would also like to extend a special thank you to Ron & Barb Krell's Nitzanim Community Fund, and Joe & Sondra Spier, whose generosity has helped make this free screening possible. Visit the Jewish Film Festival website for more information about this film.
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Consular Visit to Calgary
Wednesday, November 13 & Thursday, November 14
The Consulate General of Israel Toronto and Western Canada, in collaboration with Calgary Jewish Federation is pleased to provide consular services in Calgary. For more information and to register for a meeting, complete this online form.
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Join JAC at the Movies
JAC is hosting a double-header at this year's Jewish Film Festival! Your $20 admission gives you access to the two screenings below, snacks at intermission, plus a Calgary Jewish Federation blanket! Purchase your ticket here.
Seven Blessings
Saturday, November 16
7:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation
Winner of 10 Israeli Academy Awards, this comedy/drama takes place in early 1990s Jerusalem. A large, boisterous Moroccan-Jewish-Israeli family reunites for a cross-cultural wedding, celebrating the Moroccan-Jewish bride and French-Ashkenazi groom with the traditional week-long ritual of Sheva Brachot (Seven Blessings) – seven nights of festive meals honouring the newlyweds. But as the week unfolds, the facade of joie de vivre and togetherness begins to crack. Family secrets, lies, long-held resentments, and painful old wounds stemming from an old Moroccan-Jewish custom soon rise to the surface, forcing them to confront the past. No one can walk away unscathed, but is it possible to find the love and strength required to forgive?
Unspoken
Saturday, November 16
9:20pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation
This tender coming-of-age drama follows Noam, a closeted gay Modern Orthodox Jewish teenager who discovers that he might not be alone. Among his recently deceased grandfather’s belongings, Noam finds an old love letter that appears to have been written to his grandfather by another man before the Holocaust. Struggling with his own identity and place in the world, Noam sets out to find
this mysterious person and uncover the truth about his grandfather, hoping to find a sort of validation in his grandfather’s hidden history. Noam’s quest becomes a heartfelt journey toward self-acceptance.
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Fall 2024 Monthly Drop-in Caregiver Discussions Groups
Spouses/Partners Caring for Spouses/Partners
Tuesday, October 22
10:30 - 11:30am | NEW JFSC Offices
All Caregivers
Thursday, October 31
1:00 - 2:00pm | NEW JFSC Offices
No cost, new specialized groups for caregivers. 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. For more information, fall dates and locations, click here. There is no charge for these groups. Pre-Registration is required – please call 403-287-3510 to register and for addresses.
JFSC Memory Care Program
In-Home Leisure Activity Support
Accepting New Referrals | No Cost
Is someone you care for living with dementia or has been recently diagnosed? We are accepting new referrals to our Memory Care Program, offering leisure activity support and some respite for caregivers. Our trained volunteers come to your home for one-on-one activity support and provide opportunities for caregiver respite and social work services. Volunteers build relationships and offer individually catered activities, like crafting, outdoor walks, and board games. For more information, including eligibility, contact us at 403-287-3510 or go to our website.
New Community Chaplain Services
Are you or someone you love in the hospital and in need of a visit? Are you grieving, facing a tough diagnosis, or struggling to talk to your children about death (whether it's a pet, friend, or family member)? Lesley is our new Community Chaplain and is providing multi-faith support, comfort, and compassionate presence in hospitals, hospices, care facilities, and homes. Contact Lesley to arrange a visit.
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JCC Maccabi Info Session
Wednesday, October 23
7:00pm | JCC
JCC Maccabi offers an Olympic style sporting competition to 3,000 Jewish teens ages 13 to 17 from around the world, and is the world's largest Jewish youth sporting event. Experience the magic of JCC Maccabi and find out how you can represent Team Alberta this summer in Pittsburgh, from August 3 to 8, 2025. This info session is open to both parents and athletes. Contact Danielle Braitman for more information.
Join the Club 55+ Dinner and a Movie
Wednesday, October 30
6:00pm | Paperny Family JCC
Enjoy dinner catered by Karen's Café and the 2023 French-Canadian film, Testament. A retired archivist is annoyed and confused by a group of protestors who are angered by a mural inside the retirement home where he resides that glorifies colonialism. Cost: $18; at the door: $25. Register by October 28 online, at the JCC Customer Service Desk or call 403-253-8600 x0.
Call for Vendors - Chanukah Market
Sunday, November 24
10:00am - 4:00pm | Paperny Family JCC
We are inviting local vendors to be a part of our Chanukah Market. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your products to the JCC and greater community. We are looking for a variety of products, including but not limited to: art deco, jewelry, crafts, beeswax, and more. For additional information, email Yanina Rabinovich.
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Sukkot Yizkor Service
Thursday, October 24
10:00am | Temple Sanctuary
Simchat Torah Celebration
Friday, October 25
5:30pm - Pot Luck Dinner (Dairy) | Temple Sanctuary
6:30pm - Service | Temple Sanctuary
Join us to dance with the Torah, hear it end and begin anew, and welcome our incoming Shabbat School students.
Art and Scroll Studio
Wednesday, October 30
7:00pm | Zoom
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Simchat Torah Celebration
Thursday, October 24
6:00 - 8:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation
Share a sweet and joyous celebration as we mark the conclusion of the annual Torah reading cycle with a Simchat Torah event with a dessert reception. We'll rejoice together as we conclude the annual cycle of Torah readings and embark on a new year of learning, growth, and inspiration! Register on the Beth Tzedec website.
Book Club at Masala Art
Wednesdays, beginning October 30
7:30 - 9:00pm | Masala Art
On the last Wednesday of (nearly) every month, Beth Tzedec invites you to Masala Art for a night of engaging conversation and learning. Enjoy a drink and some food while delving into the Tanach from a philosophical perspective through the works of Leon Kass and Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. Register on the Beth Tzedec website.
Family Shabbat Dinner
Friday, November 1
5:30 - 8:30pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation
Celebrate Shabbat with friends and community at our popular Family Shabbat Dinner! Join us for an interactive program featuring singing, games, and stories for all ages, followed by a delicious kosher dinner. Share the joy and traditions of Shabbat in a fun and welcoming atmosphere for the whole family. Register on the Beth Tzedec website.
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CHW Calgary Luncheon & Games Day
Sunday, October 27
12:00 - 4:00pm
Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club – 12501 14 Street SW
Join us for food, games, and fun. This event supports CHW's Healing Young Minds Campaign, helping to build resilience for at-risk youth in Israel and Canada. It also supports the CHW Calgary Centre Toy Drive, providing toys to underprivileged children. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the event and you will have a chance to win some great prizes. Find out more and register here.
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JCFC Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, October 30
7:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation
Join Jewish Community Foundation of Calgary for our Annual General Meeting.
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Stand With Us Presents: Eylon Levy
Thursday, October 31
7:00pm | Location released to registrants
Eylon Levy will be touring Canada with StandWithUs Canada later this year, speaking at gala events in four different Canadian cities! Please register here.
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Calgary Jewish Film Festival
November 2 - 17
Beth Tzedec Congregation
Welcome to the 24th Annual Beth Tzedec Calgary Jewish Film Festival! We're proud, once again, to bring you an exciting line-up of outstanding films from Israel and around the world. And we are pleased that, during these challenging times for Israel and for the Jewish people as a whole, our festival continues to be a place where we can come together and experience the sense of community that has always been such an integral part of our Film Festival. Click here for information about the films and more.
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Shawl-om – We Need Your Help!
Contribute by Chanukah and then on-going need
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.
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Shabbat Prep and Join our Minyan
Ongoing Program
HOJMI
We're looking for volunteers to assist with kiddush shopping and preparation, and to join us in davening with the minyan. Be part of this meaningful mitzvah, helping to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Your support makes a difference. Contact us to volunteer and be part of this rewarding experience!
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High School Physics Tournament Opens Registration for Promising Young Scientists
The Annual International Physics Tournament, organized by Weizmann Canada is open to high school students in grades 11 and 12 to test their knowledge, skills, and passion for physics in a competitive and collaborative environment. Registration is open, and interested participants can sign-up online. For more information and details on how to register, please visit the Annual International Physics Tournament website or email Morgan Leibner.
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Chevra Kadisha of Calgary
The Chevra Kadisha of Calgary is looking to fill the position of Shomer Backup. This position entails attendance at the chapel when there is a deceased present. The successful candidate(s) will be backup to the primary Shomer when they are away or unable to provide service. This is an on-call position with irregular hours. Further details of the position including remuneration will be provided upon receipt of a resume or expression of interest. Skill in reading Hebrew is preferred but not a requirement. Apply by email.
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