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JANUARY - APRIL 2011
The Prosserman JCC is home to social, educational, cultural, health and wellness programs rooted in
Jewish values and innovative collaborations. We are an inclusive community that supports the growth
of all persons in spirit, mind and body. We are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for individuals,
for families, for our neighbourhoods and for our city.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Fitness and Health / Specialty Programs 18
Fitness and Health / Older Adults 21
Fitness and Health / Youth Programs 22
Wellness Programs / Personal Training 23
Fitness and Health / Nutrition 24
Special Needs Programs 25
Jewish Learning / Kolel 28
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Jewish Learning / Other Courses 33
Adults and 55+ 34
iCompute for Adults 35 • NEW!
Mind, Body and Soul 43 • NEW!
The PJ Library 44
Shel Geller
Chair of the Board
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STAFF
JANET KLEIN SLAVIN Coordinator 55+ and Adult Programs 416.638.1881 x.4259
RABBI ELYSE GOLDSTEIN Director of Jewish Learning Programs and Kolel 416.638.1881 x.4472
Membership is open to the community-at-large. We are committed to improving the quality of life in our commu-
nity. As members you are the direct beneficiaries of that commitment. We are dedicated to keeping your Prosserman
JCC membership valuable by offering a diverse spectrum of quality programs and services, and offering you as many
benefits as possible.
Stop by and experience first-hand our new facility and all that it has to offer to you and your family. In order to best
serve you, we offer 3 different types of memberships: Community Annual Membership, 55+ Membership and
Fitness & Health Membership.
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20% Enrol your little ones in our full day or morning daycare and preschool
program and save a big 20% off a Prosserman JCC Fitness and Health
OFF Membership. / 416.638.1881 x.4000
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PROGRAM REGISTRATION / GENERAL INFORMATION
Registration for Prosserman JCC programs closes one week before the start date of the class. Your place in a
program can only be guaranteed when accompanied by payment. In order to receive the member value pricing
on programs, the Prosserman JCC requires that participants be active members at the time of registration and
throughout the duration of the program(s).
All Prosserman JCC programs and events are subject to change or cancellation. However in the event that the JCC
must cancel its own programs, full refunds will be issued. The Prosserman JCC reserves the right to adjust prices,
change dates and times, restrict enrollment or cancel courses. HST must be added to all fees. Refund policies may
vary per program.
Kashrut
GENERAL INFORMATION We uphold Jewish dietary laws and request your
cooperation when at the Prosserman JCC.
Code of conduct
The Prosserman JCC strives to provide a tolerant working
Privacy
environment for all people using and working at the
The Prosserman JCC respects your privacy. We protect
Prosserman JCC. The board and management expect all
your personal information and adhere to all legislative
persons to behave in a manner consistent with this policy
requirements with respect to protecting privacy. We do
while using or working at the JCC. The laws of the
not rent, sell or trade our mailing list. If you wish to be
Province of Ontario (including the Human Rights Code)
removed from our list, please contact us by telephone at
apply to how the Prosseman JCC conducts its programs
416.638.1881 x.4235.
and services and equally applies to how staff and
members behave while using the Prosserman JCC’s
Day passes
facilities.
We welcome guests to enjoy the Prosserman JCC
facilities. Fees for guest passes vary by category. Guests
Respect
must have valid photo ID. The Prosserman JCC reserves
We recognize the need for treating each other with
the right to limit the sale of passes.
respect regardless of religious affiliation, political
affiliation, social status, sexual orientation or level of
Visitors from other JCCs
ability/ disability.
Guest must have valid photo ID and their valid JCC
membership card.
Tolerance
We recognize the need for the Jewish community to be
tolerant of differences of opinion relating to religious
observance, Israel or other communal issues.
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FAMILY PROGRAMS
Monique Shapiro / 416.638.1881 x.4012 / moniques@prossermanjcc.com
The Prosserman JCC is a place where every generation can thrive, have fun and learn. It is a place where
kids can enjoy programs alone or with their parents or grandparents. At the Prosserman JCC, kids and
their families are a priority. Spend quality time with your kids, meet your neighbours and have some fun.
20% Enrol your little ones in our full day or morning daycare and preschool
program and save a big 20% off a Prosserman JCC Fitness and Health
OFF Membership. / 416.638.1881 x.4000
HANUKA
OR 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Ages 9-12)
Member Value Fee $165 / Regular Fee $205
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BABY AND ME FITNESS: Come and join us at the Prosserman JCC in our newly renovated, spacious
and bright rooms for pre and post-natal classes through baby and me fitness. For more information on
classes /times and to register please call 416.604.2249
Sunday / 10 Weeks / Start Date: January 16 Wednesday / 10 Weeks / Start Date: January 12
11:00 am - 12:00 pm 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Member Value Fee $175 / Regular Fee: $215 Member Value Fee $175 / Regular Fee: $215
Participants: Min 7, Max 14 Participants: Min 7, Max 14
January 8 - February 26
Saturdays, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Ages 4 - 7 and 8 - 10 EACH NIGHT INCLUDES:
MOVIES, PIZZA AND POP-CORN
Member Value Fee per child: $20
Regular Fee per child: $30 AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES
ICOMPUTE • ARTS AND CRAFTS
Member Value Fee per family (3 or more kids): $50 SPORTS WITH JAY • COOKING AND MUCH MORE!!!
Regular Fee per family (3 or more kids): $60 pj’s, pillows and sleeping bags are welcome!
SUNDAY, MARCH 20
PURIM PARTY AT THE PROSSERMAN JCC
NURSERY SCHOOL
Our new facility is more than a bright, open space in
Must be 3 years by December 31st
which children learn, play and interact with each other,
Time: 9 am – 11:30 am / September to mid-June
the new daycare and preschool enhances each child’s
5 mornings/week
individual learning experience.
Your child’s mornings will be full of fun and learning in
our nursery program with music, arts and crafts, Hebrew,
Perhaps most importantly, Prosserman JCC Daycare and
yoga and monthly visits to the library and media centre.
Preschool recognizes that these early years of a child’s life
By the end of the school year, you’ll be amazed at how
are not only vital to him or her, but to the entire family,
much your child has learned – most children will be able
as well.
to recognize shapes, complete a 10-piece puzzle, re-tell
simple stories and recognize the first letter of their name.
Our experienced staff is always happy to communicate
with parents, and handles their questions and concerns
JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN
with sensitivity, compassion and respect.
Must be 4 years by December 31st
Time: 9 am – 11:30 am / September to mid-June
When parents enroll their children in the Prosserman JCC
Options: 5 mornings/week
Daycare and Preschool, they too become part of our
Watch as your child’s Hebrew vocabulary expands with
warm, supportive and welcoming community that
twice weekly lessons in our JK program. Music, gym, arts
continues well after your child’s gone home for the day.
and crafts, Hebrew, yoga, monthly visits to the library
The staff know that you’re entrusting them with your
and media centre and other activities round out the JK
most important possession – your child. And, like in any
experience. Special focus is on learning the numbers, the
good, Jewish home, your children will always be treated
principles of time and measurement and teaching your
like one of our own.
child how to write their name.
20% Enrol your little ones in our full day or morning daycare and preschool
program and save a big 20% off a Prosserman JCC Fitness and Health
OFF Membership. / 416.638.1881 x.4000
A summer at Centre Camp helps children build life skills HERE ARE SOME OF THE MANY OTHER FEATURES
and gain confidence; all while having fun and making YOUR CHILD WILL ENJOY AT CENTRE CAMP AT NO
new friends. Aside from general programming, Centre EXTRA CHARGE:
Camp offers specialty camps such as our preschool • Daily instructional and recreation swim at our two
K’tanim program, Centre Field Sports Academy and beautiful indoor pools
Centre Stage Performing Arts Camp. • Daily towel service
• Depot bus service across the city at no extra charge
What makes your child’s summer at Centre Camp truly (door to door bus service available)
unique is the opportunity to take part in activities such as • Healthy Kosher lunches (vegetarian options available)
Israeli dance, Israel Music, Israeli Culture, Judaic Arts and • Three baseball diamonds
Crafts and, weekly Oneg Shabbat activities, and other • Soccer and football fields
specialties that connect your children to Israel and Judaic • Camp wide dances every morning!
culture. • City of Toronto Discovery Hiking Trails
• Mini-golf course
• Ball hockey rink
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magic, music and more!
JCC Chai Sports provides participants with the opportunity to develop sports skills in a fun and exciting
atmosphere. Players participate in a program designed for maximum participation and individual skill
development.
JCC Chai Sports strives to cultivate players with a strong sense of self, whose desire for excellence, com-
passion for others and aspirations for self-betterment will make them valuable leaders and contributors
both on the field and in our community.
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FITNESS AND HEALTH / SPECIALTY PROGRAMS
Dorota Batko / 416.638.1881 x.4016 / dorotab@prossermanjcc.com
The Prosserman JCC Fitness and Health provides a holistic approach to health, wellness and lifetime fitness activities.
We provide opportunities for health, recreation and fitness programming, as well as special programming to meet
the needs of the community.
Prosserman JCC Fitness and Health offers over 50 FREE weekly group exercise classes exclusively for members. From
Yoga and Pilates to Group Cycle, Group PowerTM, and conditioning classes, we offer an unparalleled variety of classes
seven days a week for adults of all ages and teens 13 and over.
Come visit us at the Prosserman JCC Fitness and Health and check out our wide range of group exercise classes and
state-of-the-art equipment. Whatever your needs or preferences, we have the program to help you meet your goals
while meeting new friends.
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FITNESS AND HEALTH / SPECIALTY PROGRAMS
Dorota Batko / 416.638.1881 x.4016 / dorotab@prossermanjcc.com
Member Value Fee: $90 +HST / Regular Fee: $100 +HST Member Value Fee: $20 +HST / Regular Fee: $30 +HST
Room: 112 / Instructor: Hermes C. Room: 124 Culinary Studio / Instructor: Ruth Tamari
SECTION B
Number of participants: min 6, max 18
Level: Beginner / Duration: 10 sessions
Start Date: Tuesdays, January 11th
End Date: Tuesdays, March 15th
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Member Value Fee: $90 +HST / Regular Fee: $100 +HST
Room: 112 / Instructor: Hermes C.
SECTION C
Number of participants: min 6, max 18
Level: Beginner / Duration: 10 sessions
Start Date: Thursdays, January 13th
End Date: Thursdays, March 17th
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Member Value Fee: $90 +HST / Regular Fee: $100 +HST
Room: 112 / Instructor: Hermes C.
February 7 - March 21/ 6 weeks (No class Feb 21) THE CIRCLE OF LIFE – GET FIT
Monday 10:00 - 11:00 am WHILE YOU SIT!
Member Value Fee: $110 +HST This class is designed to improve endurance, strength and
Students and Seniors: $70 +HST flexibility. Ribbons, balls, and bands will be incorporated
Regular Fee: $150 +HST / Students and Seniors: $110 +HST into each class. Participants will perform exercises while
Instructor: Bayla Rae seated in a chair!
Instruction is geared towards all senior age groups and
fitness levels, including those not currently active. The
class is suitable for people with MS. Join us with your
friends and meet new friends too. A written referral
from your attending physician is required.
MOVEMENT FOR THE MIND Do you suffer from a chronic pain? Did you know it is a
(7-17 YEARS) major health problem and is one of the most weakening
Maybe you will improve your social skills; maybe you effects of arthritis that comes from different factors?
will get assertiveness training; maybe you will become Let our senior personal trainer help you release the
more dateable. Either way, you will have fun! Discover TENsion and ease the pain thru series of 30 minute
“improve” like you’ve never known it. sessions.
Number of participants: min 10, max 20 For more information and prices contact
Level: Beginner / Duration: 8 classes Dorota at 416.638.1881 x.4016 or
Start Date: Thursday, January 13th dorotab@prossermanjcc.com
Get re-vitalized/energized over lunch for only $17 per Ages: Young Adult +
session! Instructor: Marni Wasserman, Natural Chef and Holistic
In this 8 week program you will learn: Nutritionist
- Demystifying Health Marni is a graduate of the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in
- Understanding marcro and micronutrients Toronto as well as a graduate of the Natural Gourmet Culinary
- Exercise, the magic bullet Institute in New York and a certified Chef.
- Understanding blood sugar metabolism
- Body composition and its impact on your health Tuesday, January 18 / 7pm - 9pm
- Stress management Member Value Fee: $45.00 +HST for each class
- Understanding food labels Regular Fee: $65
- Strategies for eating out Participants: Min 8 Max 20 / Room: Culinary studio
The Prosserman JCC is committed to inclusion and enhanced accessibility. The building has been
designed to ensure maximum access and accommodates people with special needs, with features such
as scooter accessible washrooms and interior signage that includes Braille.
January 13 – March 3
Thursdays 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm / Culinary Studio
Member Value Fee $100 +HST
Instructor: Eti Mazor and volunteers
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Ongoing learning is a fundamental Jewish value and is a key to a lively, engaged life. The Prosserman
JCC is offering the community a broad range of Jewish learning options in an inspiring educational
environment - whether you want to learn Hebrew, expand your knowledge of Jewish tradition or
explore issues related to contemporary Jewish life.
BAMIDBAR TUESDAYS
An advanced Torah class, continuing through the book of
Numbers in Hebrew. Familiar and unfamiliar passages will HEBREW I / DAYTIME CLASS
be brought to life through a slow, systematic approach. Now is the time to get ready for the Seder - learn to read
New students welcome. Pre-requisite: Strong Hebrew Hebrew and follow the Haggadah for this year in a fun
reading and previous high-level study. daytime setting! In just 8 short weeks you’ll be reading
Hebrew!
Feb. 28 - April 4 / 7 weeks / Monday 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Member Value Fee: $130 +HST Feb.15 - April 5 / 8 weeks / Tuesday 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Students and Seniors: $90 +HST Member Value Fee: $170 +HST
Regular Fee: $170 +HST Students and Seniors: $130 +HST
Students and Seniors: $130 +HST Regular Fee: $210 +HST
Instructor: Rabbi Elyse Goldstein Students and Seniors: $170 +HST
Instructor: Carmella Cohen
ISRAEL: REFLECTIONS OF AN
INSIDER FROM THE OUTSIDE SONGS OF WAR, SONGS OF PEACE
Examine the leading challenges to Israel’s future in a We will study modern Israeli songs of war, peace, in-
systematic and reflective way, through the use of power- tifada, and peace process, using these songs as a lens
point, slides, and articles, and plenty of dialogue. The through which we can understand Israeli history as well
four sessions will cover a short history of Zionism and as the mindset of the average Israeli. Each participant will
then: women in Israel, the Arab-Israeli conflict including receive a CD with the songs we will explore in class, as
“settlements”, ethnic communities, and Israeli internal well as a booklet containing the song lyrics in Hebrew
politics including religious pluralism. and English. No Hebrew necessary.
March 7 - 28 / 4 weeks / Monday 8:00-9:30 pm Feb. 22 - April 5 / 6 weeks / Tuesday 8:00 - 9:30 pm
Member Value Fee: $90 +HST Member Value Fee: $130 +HST
Students and Seniors: $50 +HST Students and Seniors: $90 +HST
Regular Fee: $130 +HST Regular Fee: $170 +HST / Students and Seniors: $130 +HST
Students and Seniors: $90 +HST Instructor: Rabbi Irit Printz
Instructor: Rabbi Elyse Goldstein
NEW! CHUG IVRIT: HEBREW
FITNESS
Use it or lose it! A once a week opportunity to speak
“rak ivrit...” Read Hebrew newspapers, poems and sto-
ries, discuss current events, and work on new vocabulary
(including slang!) This course is intended for participants
who are already fluent or close to fluent in Hebrew.
(Ulpan level daled or higher).
WEDNESDAYS EVENTS
JEWISH PATHS INTO UNDER- BEYOND THE RED THREAD:
STANDING ILLNESS AND HEALING THE KABBALAH CRAZE
The experience of illness and the process of healing Kabbalah is the latest craze. But it really is a complicated
touches us all, body and soul, and Jewish tradition has a philosophical Jewish system with no easy answers.
rich store of responses to physical suffering. This class Come and explore the history and basic foundations of
uses a dynamic method of teaching that combines Kabbalah with no “hidden agenda.”
movement, writing, and storytelling exercises with the
study of traditional texts and images. Thursday, January 27
7:30 - 9:30 pm / Prosserman JCC
Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9:30 pm / February 2-23 / 4 weeks With Rabbi Elyse Goldstein
Member Value Fee: $90 +HST $10 at the door, no pre-registration necessary
Students and Seniors: $50 +HST
Regular Fee: $130 +HST / Students and Seniors: $90 +HST “SEEN BUT NOT HEARD”
Instructor: Rabbi Miriam Margles Kolel together with the Koffler Centre of the Arts invites
you to an evening of voice, movement, art, and learning
THURSDAYS in anticipation of Purim. We’ll look at the “masks” we all
wear. Presented in conjunction with the Koffler Gallery
“DOING JEWISH”: JUDAISM 101 exhibition “Graphic Details: Confessional Comics By
Need a primer on the basics of Jewish life? Need to Jewish Women” at the Gladstone Hotel. Details to follow.
recharge your Jewish batteries? Join us for an overview
of the foundations of Jewish practice from a liberal Tuesday, March 15th, 7:30 pm / Gladstone Hotel
perspective.
KOLEL AND THE PROSSERMAN
February 3 - March 24 / 8 weeks / Thursdays 7:30 - 9:00 pm
JCC SUPPORT THE NCJW
Member Value Fee: $170 +HST
PASSOVER FOOD DRIVE
Students and Seniors: $130 +HST
Bring in kosher-for-Passover food items for the annual
Regular Fee: $210 +HST / Students and Seniors: $170 +HST
Passover Food Drive and help perform this important
Instructor: Alena Strauss
mitzvah. A bin will be in the lobby of the Prosserman JCC
from March 23 till April 10.
CONVERSATIONS ABOUT
CONVERSION
Explores the history, challenges and rewards of conver-
sion; family, ethnicity and community. For those conside-
ring conversion or already in a conversion programme,
alone or with a Jewish partner. Come and speak freely,
ask, learn and share in a safe environment.
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JEWISH LEARNING / KOLEL OTHER COURSES
Rabbi Elyse Goldstein / 416.638.1881 x.4472
rabbi@prossermanjcc.com
RABBI ELYSE GOLDSTEIN. wisdom and philosophical lessons that are revealed.
JUDAH HALEVI:
APRIL 29-MAY 8, 2011: POET, PILGRIM, ZIONIST?
TIKKUN OLAM: GUATEMALA! Through a close examination of his poetry, letters, and his
Co-led by Rabbi Elyse Goldstein theological treatise Sefer Kuzari, in English translation, we
and Adrienne Rosen will trace the arc of Halevi’s life, from his birth in Christian
(Director, Access Education Guatemalan
Spain, glory days in Al-Andalus and Egypt, to his mysterious
Children’s Fund).
end.
This unique “voluntour” will take you to gorgeous lakes,
cloudforests, ziplining and ancient Mayan ruins while Tuesdays, May 3-17 / 3 weeks / 8:00 - 9:15 pm
giving you the unique opportunity to meet indigenous Member Value Fee: $30 / Regular Fee: $45
native Jews, and most importantly, help build a school Instructor: Dianna Roberts Zauderer
which is critical to the children in a small rural village.
This tour will open hearts as well as our minds! Open to YESHIVA UNIVERSITY TORAH
couples and singles; space is limited. MITZION BEIT MIDRASH CLASS
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS DIRECTLY THROUGH
NOVEMBER 13-22, 2011: YESHIVA UNIVERSITY, 416.781.1777 or
NOW TAKING DEPOSITS! info@torontotorah.com
WOMEN’S INWARD BOUND 3
Rabbi Goldstein once again leads her very special physical KABBALAH: AN INTRODUCTORY
and spiritual women’s tour of hiking, biking, meditation, COURSE
yoga, dance, learning and laughter. For women only. What is the Kabbalah? How does the kabbalistic system
Space is limited. explain the Torah, and through Torah explain the universe
as well as the individual human being? Come examine and
For registration on all Israel tours call Michelle discuss primary texts to develop an understanding of this
at Payless Travel, 416.922.0116 x.1. nistar [hidden] layer of Torah, and how its lessons inform a
For Tikkun Olam tours call Access Education at Jewish approach to prayer, society and life.
416.537.9459
Wednesdays, Feb. 23 - March 30 / 6 weeks / 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Member Value Fee: $50+HST / Regular Fee: $90 +HST
Instructor: Rabbi Mordechai Torczyner, Rosh Beit Midrash
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ADULTS AND 55+
Janet Klein Slavin / 416.638.1881 x.4259 / janets@prossermanjcc.com
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BECOME A 55+ MEMBER & SAVE ON ALL OUR PROGRAMS
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CHECK PAGE 6
PLENTY-O-GEFILTEFISH
A DYNAMIC NEW GROUP FOR SINGLE JEWISH
“50-SOMETHINGS” - FREE MEMBERSHIP
In partnership with the Prosserman JCC
There are shuls, 30-somethings groups, and singles events out there. But where should a self-respecting, out-of-the-box-
thinking, earth-loving, Jewish “50’s-something” go to meet like minded people?
Plenty-o-Gefiltefish may be what you’ve been waiting for! If you are 50-something, Jewish and not your average Prince or
Princess, join us! We’d love to meet you! Look out for FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER event.
CURRENT EVENTS
ONGOING / Monday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm / Room 123
Join this in-depth discussion of world issues in an
FREE FOR MEMBERS / Instructor: Lil Goldman
enjoyable social atmosphere.
RYERSON UNIVERSITY,
CHANG SCHOOL OF CONTINUING
EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR 50+
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PROSSERMAN JCC
ADULT PROGRAMS
LECTURE SERIES
WHAT'S SO FUNNY? THE COMPLEX answers will examine several topics including: politics
WORLD OF COMEDY and politicians, the welfare state, religion, media, debts
Just about everyone loves a good comedy, but what and deficits, immigration and of course, the November
January 12 - February 9 / 5 weeks of human life, from the singing of lullabies to infants to
Wednesday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm / Room 205 the ritual keening for the dead. Yet in the privileged
Member Value Fee: $50 +HST / Regular Fee: $60 +HST world of Western art music, women were long subjected
YOU TALKIN’ TO ME? THE history books, denial of access to publishing and more.
When we hear the names Marlon Brando, Julie Harris, will introduce and celebrate 13 brilliant women of the
James Dean, Diane Keaton, Robert de Niro and Ed “classical” music tradition: composers, virtuosi and in
Norton, we know they’re method actors. But do we really some cases passionate activists, from the 12th-century
know what method acting is? In “You Talkin’ To Me?” visionary Hildegard of Bingen to contemporary Toronto
Kevin Courrier introduces us to a distinctly American composer Ann Southam. Each class will include listening,
acting style that has transformed both the manner of and the lecturer will provide insights into musical
screen performances and the subject matter of movies language of each era under discussion. Each class will
February 16 - April 13 / 9 weeks Two series sets / 5 weeks each / Room 205
Wednesday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm / Room 205 January 11 - February 8 / Tuesday 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Member Value Fee: $70 +HST / Regular Fee $80 +HST February 15 - March 15 / Tueaday 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Kevin Courrier Member Value Fee: $50 +HST / Regular Fee: $60 +HST
Buy two series:
AMERICA, WHAT WENT WRONG? Member Value Fee: $90 +HST / Regular Fee: $100 +HST
Why are there so many problems and such anger related Lecturer: Tamara Bernstein
November 3 - December 22 / 8 weeks Please contact us to confirm the session is running that
Wednesday, 10 - 12 pm / Room 105 day. 416.638.1881 x.4235
Member Value Fee: $45 +HST
Regular Fee: $60 +HST
Instructor: Rina Melnick
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Kolel and Department of Adult Programs present a won-
derful afternoon focusing on healthy ageing, a positive
outlook, broadened spirituality and intellectual stimula-
tion. Featuring discussion groups, yoga, meditation,
refreshments, and 2 lectures:
Biblical Models of Successful - and Unsuccessful! - Ageing;
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and The Journey To Maturing Spirituality.
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brings them together. Grossman’s fluid prose translates
well into English and carries the reader smoothly from
scene to scene.
In Partnership with Koffler Centre of the Arts WRESTLING WITH ANGELS AND ARTISTS
The recent reinstallation of Nathan Rapoport’s sculpture,
Last Wednesday of every month / Noon – 1 PM Jacob Wrestling the Angel, as part of the redevelopment
FREE PROGRAM of Sherman Campus offers an opportunity for new
Join us at lunchtime in the Lounge of the Prosserman JCC appreciation of the monument in light of Rapoport’s
for a unique mix of arts, culture and fun. You bring your major commissions found all around the world. The
lunch and we’ll provide nourishment for the soul… and Koffler’s Head of Programs and Exhibitions, Evelyn
beverages too! Tauben will interpret the sculpture, looking at it in
relation depictions by other artists of the theme of
Jacob’s nightlong struggle with a divine being.
MAY 16
CROSSING DELANCEY (1988) 97 MIN. U.S.A.
Amy Irving, Peter Riegert, Sylvia Miles, Jeroen Krabbe /
Directed by Joan Micklin Silver
NOWHERE IN AFRICA A Manhattan book store manager concentrates
Tuesday, January 18 on life among the New York literate until her European
grandmother hires a flamboyant matchmaker to find her
Evening viewing 7:30 pm
a husband. The owner of a local pickle stand turns out to
(Door opens at 7:00 pm) be the man of her dreams.
JUNE 20 AUGUST 29
THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS (2008) 93 MIN. U.S.A. JUST AN ORDINARY JEW (2005) 89 MIN. GERMANY
Asa Butterfield, Zac Mattoon O'Brien, Domonkos Ben Becker, Siegfried W. Kernen, Samuel Finzi
Németh, Henry Kingsmill, Vera Farmiga, Cara Horgan, Directed byOliver Hirschbiegel
Zsuzsa Holl, Amber Beattie, László Áron Journalist Emanuel Goldfarb (Ben Becker) is invited to
Directed by Mark Herman speak to a class of school children on the topic of being a
Set during World War II, a story seen through the German Jew living in Germany today. Goldfarb can¹t
innocent eyes of Bruno, the eight-year-old son of the imagine what would be of interest to kids regarding
commandant at a concentration camp, whose forbidden his very ordinary life. He is more than annoyed by the
friendship with a Jewish boy on the other side of the invitation and enters into an amazingly intense mono-
camp fence has startling and unexpected consequences. logue being forced to do some soul searching. As he
confronts his mask of an ³ordinary² Jew, he recognizes
JULY 11 that his life, along with his Jewish heritage, is very
HELLO GOODBYE (2008) 99 MIN. FRANCE unordinary.
Fanny Ardant, Gerrord Depardieu, Jean Benguigui,
Lior Ashkenazi, Sasson Gabai / Directed by Graham Guit SEPTEMBER 12
Romantic comedy about a Parisian couple in their fifties KEEPING UP WITH THE STEINS 90 MIN. U.S.A.
who share a comfortable life, a beautiful home, a posh Daryl Sabara, Jami Gertz, Jeremy Piven, Garry
country club and a midlife crisis. Following a dream Marshall / Directed by Scott Marshall
vacation to Israel where Alain (Depardieu) explores his Benjamin Fiedler is preparing for his bar mitzvah without
Jewish roots, Gisèle (Ardant) insists they change their any understanding of its meaning or of its significance.
life and move to Tel Aviv. While Gisèle, a Jewish convert, His parents are planning a lavish party, but Benjamin
finds her new life inspiring; Alain fights to embrace wants his dad to give him some space. So Benjamin
Hebrew, Jewish tradition and a new circumcision. gets an idea. He will invite his grandfather, who left the
family years ago and for whom Benjamin's dad has an
intense dislike, to come two weeks early. Thanks in part
to grandpa - and to the immediate family's love -
Benjamin may have a shot at figuring out what it means
to be a man.
Inspirational exploration of issues through the prism of the mind, body and soul. By harnessing the
collective expertise of the partner organizations, a broad array of topics will be addressed through
wellness education and health promotion.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 20
PURIM PARTY AT THE PROSSERMAN JCC
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