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.

Tot Shabbat

Friday, October 3 and 17

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.

Who Will Decide Calgary's Future?

Thursday, October 9

7:00 - 8:00pm | Paperny Family JCC

Calgary votes on October 20. We’ll choose our next mayor, city council, and school trustees—leaders who shape public safety, community cohesion, and the future of our city. Join Calgary Jewish Federation and CJPAC (the Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee) for an important municipal election briefing with Emile Scheffel and learn what’s at stake — and how you can go beyond casting a ballot to shape the outcome. Come for the facts, walk away with a plan. Bring a friend or family member, and leave ready to make October 20 count. Register online.

A Deep Dive with Jonny Daniels

Monday, October 20

7:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation

Jonny Daniels will share his perspectives on the Middle East and the fight against antisemitism. A former IDF paratrooper and senior adviser in the Israeli government, Jonny is the founder of From the Depths, a groundbreaking nonprofit dedicated to preserving Holocaust memory and restoring Jewish heritage across Europe. We are also proud to honour W. Brett Wilson for his support and allyship with the Jewish community. Tickets are $54 (student: $18). Purchase your tickets online. 

PJ Moms Learn to Play Mahjong

Thursday, October 16

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.

Novels & Nosh - A PJ Moms Book Club

Thursday, October 30

7:00 - 9:00pm | Location TBD

Join us for our first get together where we will discuss the book: Last Summer at the Golden Hotel. Register online. For more information contact Sydney Truax.

Dance for Unity

October 1 - 31

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. Visit the website for more information.

Don’t Sweat It: Perimenopause and Menopause Webinar

Wednesday, October 22

12:00pm | Zoom

Join CHW for this complimentary webinar with Dr. Lorne Brown, clinical hypnotherapist and integrative fertility leader. Learn how to manage perimenopause and menopause, normalize these natural changes, and get informed guidance. Let’s tackle these changes together! More information and registration here.

CHW Calgary Centre Luncheon & Games Day

Tuesday, November 4

12:00 - 4:00pm | Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon supporting CHW education projects and the Calgary Toy Drive. Enjoy lunch, games, and community spirit. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to contribute. Tickets start at $80 per person. More information and registration here.

Open Sukkah

October 6 to 13

Paperny Family JCC
Our beautiful sukkah is open for the community to enjoy by sharing a meal of simply spending time in the festive space. For more information and to book the sukkah, email Yanina Rabinovich.

Family Bouncy Castle Day
Sunday, October 12

11:30am - 1:30pm | Paperny Family JCC

Bring the family out for a great time in our giant bouncy castle. Free for members and drop-in fee for the public.

JCC Maccabi Info Session

Thursday, October 23

7:00pm | Paperny Family 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 in Toronto, from August 2 to 7, 2026. This info session is open to both parents and athletes. Email Chloe Soibleman for more information.

Sukkot Under the Stars

Saturday, October 11

5:30pm | Outdoors in the Sukkah

Please bring the whole family for a Havdallah and social gathering starting at 5:30 pm. All are welcome!

Simchat Torah Dinner & Service

Friday, October 17

5:30pm | Temple Sanctuary

Join us for our Simchat Torah celebration beginning with a potluck dinner at 5:30pm in the Social Hall, followed by the service in the Sanctuary at 6:30pm. Please bring a dairy/vegetarian dish to share.

Book Talk & Launch

Wednesday, October 29

7:00pm | Temple Library

Join us for a Book Talk and Launch with Israeli author, Judy Lev. Her new book, Bethlehem Road Stories of Immigration and Exile is twelve stories, set on Jerusalem’s Bethlehem Road, revealing the struggles, dreams, and resilience of immigrants trying to make a new life in a ancient city. Free event. Everyone is welcome!

Simchat Torah Celebration

Tuesday, October 14

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 and reception. With a special activity for kids, 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 here.

Shul School at Beth Tzedec

Sundays, continuing October 26

10:00am - 12:00pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation

Shul School at Beth Tzedec is where Jewish learning comes alive! Kids explore holidays, traditions, and Hebrew through songs, stories, and hands-on activities. With new friends, engaging teachers, and plenty of creativity, every Sunday becomes a joyful journey of discovery, connection, and community—building Jewish pride while having fun along the way. Register here.

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

Thursday, October 30 

7:30 - 9:00pm | Masala Art

Join us each month at Masala Art as we explore Jewish literature together. This month, we'll be discussing Forbidden: A 3,000-Year History of Jews and the Pig by Jordan D. Rosenblum. This fascinating work traces how Jewish communities have wrestled with the symbolism and meaning of the pig, offering insights into food, identity, and cultural boundaries. Register here.

March of the Living 2026

Sunday, October 19

4:00pm | Zoom

Join the Coast to Coast March of the Living communities for a virtual information session about the 2026 program. Learn about the trip, how to apply, program fees, and more.The information session is open to grade 10 to 12 students and their parents/guardians from communities outside of Toronto and Montreal. Register online and a Zoom link will be sent upon registration.

October Drop-in Caregiver Discussions Groups

Adult Children Caring for Parents: Mon.Oct.20 | 10:00 - 11:30am

Spouses/Partners Caring for Spouses/Partners: Tue.Oct.14 | 10:00 – 11:30am

All Caregivers: Wed.Oct.22 | 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.

Beth Tzedec Calgary Jewish Film Festival

November 1 - 16

Beth Tzedec Congregation

Don’t miss Beth Tzedec’s upcoming 25th Annual Jewish Film Festival, opening on Saturday, November 1 and running over three full weekends. From stirring dramas to illuminating documentaries, the festival will feature an exciting and diverse selection of award-winning and critically acclaimed films from Israel and around the world. For details about this year’s line-up of outstanding films and special guests, visit the festival's website. Festival passes are available for purchase online or by calling 403-255-8688.

JHSSA AGM: Southern Alberta Jewish Family Histories Exhibit

Wednesday, November 5

7:00pm | Paperny Family JCC Auditorium and Zoom

Join JHSSA for the launch of our online exhibit, Southern Alberta Jewish Family Histories, featuring an overview of the exhibit, and plans to expand it with community participation. The AGM will also include a short business meeting, and the presentation of certificates honouring octogenarians in our community. Contact JHSSA by October 27 to receive the Zoom link.

Alberta Jewish News

Due to the postal workers strike, many subscribers have not yet received the Alberta Jewish News holiday issue. The October issue may also be delayed. Copies will be available at the Paperny Family JCC, Calgary Jewish Academy, Halpern Akiva Academy, Chabad Alberta, Beth Tzedec Congregation, Temple B’nai Tikvah, House of Jacob Mikveh Israel, JFSC, Gruman’s Delicatessen, and the box outside Safeway Glenmore Landing. The September edition can be viewed online. Sign-up for a free subscription to Alberta Jewish Schmooze here.