Everything That's Happening in Jewish Calgary

Next ePom: Tuesday September 4, 2018 Submission Deadline: 4pm SHARP, Thursday August 30 . Please see below for publication rules and other information. Submissions should be sent to: ikrygierlapides@jewishcalgary.org

Fundraising Events

4th Annual Martin, Staniloff & Thal Charity Golf Classic Thursday August 23 D'Arcy Ranch Golf Club Please join Jewish Family Service Calgary for the 4th Annual Martin, Staniloff & Thal Charity Golf Classic with Lisa "Longball". Information .

JNF Pitch for Israel Sunday August 26 10:00am - 3:00pm | Glenmore Athletic Park Cheer your favourite team and watch some great softball! Learn more about this fantastic event. Make donations here .

Learn to Shoot the Weapons of the IDF with an IDF Veteran Sunday August 26 9:00am - 9:00pm Individuals and groups welcome. Information: 403-259-3240 or email .

Mark Your Calendar for these exciting 2018 Campaign Events Thursday September 13 Pamela Schuller | 7:30pm | Beth Tzedec Congregation Internationally known disability and mental health advocate and professional stand-up comedian. Sunday September 16 Super Sunday | 10:00am - 4:00pm | Calgary JCC A powerful day when volunteers, donors, and community members come together to make a difference. Help us call. Child-friendly activities, swag and snacks provided. Sunday September 16 Jeff Goldman Emmy award winning producer and reporter for CBS News and the PBS NewsHour. For more information contact Diana Kalef at 403-444-3154 or email .

Children | Family

PJ Library® Tot Shabbat at the Lake Friday August 17 10:30am - 12:00pm | Lake Midnapore Celebrate Tot Shabbat in the sunshine at cooking shack #2 (close to the playground). Bring something to sit on (blanket, lawn chair), hats, sunscreen, bug spray, and snacks. You are welcome to swim in the lake - at your own risk. Registration deadline is August 15 by email . Space is limited and lake access is restricted. PJ Library® @ JNF Pitch for Israel Sunday August 26 10:00am - 3:00pm | Glenmore Athletic Park Enjoy a day of softball fun and cheer on your favourite team. Look for the PJ Library tent and enjoy PJ story time and fun activities for the children. We'll be near Camp BB Riback's bouncy castle.

Free Fall Sampler September 12-14 Calgary JCC is offering three days of kids classes to try out for free including Taekwon-Do, tennis, yoga, dance, and basketball. Everyone is welcome. More details available soon . JCC Seasonal Camp Registration Calgary JCC offers a number of seasonal and PD day camps for children 4-11 years old including Winter Break, Teachers' Convention, Spring Break, and Passover. Registration opens on August 29 for JCC members and on September 5 for the public. Click here for more details.

BTZ Shul School (Ages 4-9) Starting Sunday, September 16 10:00am Shul’s cool at Shul School where kids enjoy music, arts and crafts, and much more. Infuse your home and community with a love of Judaism. Email or call 403-255-8688. Register . BTZ B'nai Mitzvah Classes (Ages 10-13) Starting Tuesday, September 25 4:00pm We are committed to making your child's journey toward Jewish adulthood an exciting and memorable experience. Email or call 403-255-8688. Register . 

Hillel | Young Adults

JAC fit Bragg Creek Trail Run with Josh Inhaber Sunday August 12 10:00am | West Bragg Creek Join other under-40s for this fun run . Meet at the West Bragg Creek day use area parking lot. Email Danielle Braitman for more information or visit our JAC Facebook page .

JAC Pitches for Israel Sunday August 26 8:00am | Glenmore Athletic Park Join the JAC team for a great day of sun and sports. Email Danielle Braitman for more information. Drinks After Work Thursday September 6 5:30 - 7:00pm | Location TBD Monthly networking event for under 40s. Email Danielle Braitman for more information.

Hillel Welcome Back to School BBQ Sunday September 23 1:00 - 4:00pm | JCC Chapel Welcome to all new Hillel students and a welcome back to returning ones. Get to know your fellow students over traditional Jewish BBQ. Email Danielle Braitman for more information. 

Adults

Siamese Mah Jongg Monday August 27 1:00 – 3:30pm | Calgary JCC CHW Calgary Centre invites you to come learn the latest craze... Siamese Mah Jongg. It can be played with two, three or four players; it's faster, stimulating, and fun! Couvert: $10 and bring your own mah jongg set. Recognizing Our Leadership Thursday September 20 7:00 – 8:30pm | Willow Park Wine & Spirits L'Chaim: Join us as we toast our leadership! Couvert: $25. Annual Luncheon and Games Day Wednesday October 17 11:00am – 4:00pm | Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club Come chat over lunch and join for your game of choice: Bridge, Mah Jongg, Sequel, Scrabble... Couvert: $50.

Paint Night Thursdays starting September 6 6:30 – 8:30pm | Calgary JCC Professional artist, Sarah Bing will lead you each evening through the creation of a new painting that you can take home with you. For fee information and to register call 403-253-8600, ext. 0. Digital Photography Sundays starting September 16 1:00 – 4:00pm | Calgary JCC This four-class program will take you from choosing and using a camera to perfecting your pictures. For fee information and to register call 403-253-8600, ext. 0. Israeli Folk Dance Sundays starting September 16 6:30 – 9:00pm | Calgary JCC Enjoy a taste of Israel and learn folk dance while getting a work out in this eight-class program taught by Yael Guterman. For fee information and to register call 403-253-8600, ext. 0. Community Klezmer Band Every second Monday starting September 17 7:30 – 9:00pm | Calgary JCC Explore the world of Jewish Klezmer music, and more with conductor, Frank Rackow. For fee information and to register call 403-253-8600, ext. 0. 

Seniors

Hazak 55+ Presents Field Trip to Viking Air in Calgary Friday August 17 Leaving BTC at 9:00am Hazak 55 is going on a tour of the Calgary Viking Air Ltd. plant. RSVP to 403-255-8688 before August 10. $20 per person, paid in advance. For more information contact Donna Caplan at 403-271-3066.

Seniors BBQ Thursday September 6 11:00am – 1:30pm | Bertha Gold Jewish Seniors Residence Please join us for an afternoon BBQ. For fee information and to RSVP contact Nessie at 403-587-8599 or Albina at 403-692-6380 by September 2.

Diabetes Seminar Monday September 17 10:00am - 12:00pm | Calgary JCC Speak with a pharmacy specialist and learn how to test and control your diabetes with correct eating and exercise.  In partnership with Sobeys and Safeway Pharmacy . Free.  

Other

Calgary JCC Fall Registration Registration for our fall programs will open: Sunday, August 19 at 8:00am for JCC members Wednesday, August 22 at 8:00am for the public On August 19 only, JCC members can buy one class and get one for 50% off. Download our program guide . Click here for info. Bark Mitzvah – A Party for Our Dogs Sunday August 19 10:00am - 3:00pm | Calgary JCC field Fun activities for four- and two-legged creatures. This free event will be held rain or shine.   Trunk Sale Sunday August 26 10:00am - 1:00pm | Calgary JCC parking lot Sell new and used items from the trunk of your car. Register your car by August 12 by calling 403-537-8597 or email . 

Did You Know?

Bruchim Habayim Need somewhere to go for Shabbat or a Holiday meal? Have room at your table for a guest? Karina Szulc can make the connection through our Bruchim Habayim program. Call her at 403-389-6994 or email .

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