Experience your MNjcc - Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre

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Spring/Summer 2016
Hebrew Year 5776
Experience your MNjcc
750 Spadina (at Bloor)
(416) 924-6211 · www.mnjcc.org
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SUPPLEMENTARY
JEWISH EDUCATION
IN THE HEART OF
DOWNTOWN TORONTO
The Downtown Jewish Community School (DJCS) provides high-quality
Jewish and Hebrew education. We are diverse and pluralistic. Our staff are
highly-qualified and provide an enriched curriculum including Israeli dance,
iPad photography, pottery and more!
As a charitable institution, tuition fees are fully tax deductible.
In addition, bursaries from the generous Azrieli Foundation allow us to proudly
accept all children who enroll.
JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN - HIGH SCHOOL
ENROLL TODAY AT WWW.DJCS.ORG
PRINCIPAL: BELINDA KESHEN
416.924.6211 X 112 | [email protected]
free child memberships to:
affiliated with and partly funded by:
Miles Nadal JCC • Welcome
We’re building a new
pool at the Miles Nadal
JCC!
Welcome to the
wonderful world of the
Miles Nadal JCC.
We are very excited
about our major capital
project to renew and renovate our
MNjcc pool. We’ve worked with
the architects, with the City and with
you, our Members, at various Town
Hall events. Our staff have been
very hard at work to find alternatives
during the pool closure from April to
September, so that you can continue
to lane swim, enjoy Aquafit classes
and send your children to camp
and swim lessons. Life goes on at
the MNjcc and we want you to
experience all we have on offer!
We are very proud of
what this facility has
accomplished in the past 63 years.
Every day, we see hundreds of
members, children and parents pass
through the doors, headed to the
finest of programs for fitness, culture
and early childhood education. It is
a huge responsibility for the people
who maintain the building and
provide the programming.
There are new fitness classes for the
young adult – in age and at heart!
Our summer camps will be in full
swing and there’s a very exciting
Opera For All program coming up
this February to April.
So, come and experience us. Try a
pottery class. Try a Jock Yoga class.
Check out the Toronto Jewish Film
Society schedule.Visit the Gallery.
And – above all – help support the
pool renovation campaign – the
largest campaign since the renewal
of the Miles Nadal JCC in 2002.
This is your JCC – so experience it,
enjoy it and help support it!
Ellen T. Cole
Executive Director
Inherent to this responsibility is
ensuring that we provide high-quality
and safe facilities – welcoming public
areas, well-equipped classrooms,
state-of-the-art fitness equipment, and
a bright, updated gymnasium.
Now it’s the turn of our beloved pool
– where our children have learned to
swim, friends have aquasized together,
and members have even met their future
spouses! It’s a focal point of our JCC,
and it has reached an age where it
requires significant work and attention.
Follow our progress on our website at:
www.mnjcc.org/newpool and check-in
regularly for updates on the aquatics
alternatives we are arranging for our
members around the city during the
construction closure.
Thank you for supporting us during
this time of change and for sharing
in our excitement. Let’s make waves
at the MNjcc!
Jodi Shanoff,
President
Need more info? Call (416) 924-6211
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Table of Contents • Miles Nadal JCC
General
Page
Welcome
Who We Are
Where We Are
Support Your MNjcc
Program Registration Dates
Hours of Operation
Accessibility and Inclusion
Downtown Jewish Community Council
Membership/Code of Conduct/Refunds
Rentals
Volunteer
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10
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49
49
50
Children, Youth, Families
Ages
Page
18mo-5yrs
1-5 yrs
SK-Gr 6
3-10 yrs
6-12 yrs
4+ yrs
All ages
0-4 yrs
All ages
Gr 2-8
All ages 1-17 yrs
All ages 3-16 yrs
1-12 yrs
All ages
12+ yrs
12+ yrs
All ages
All ages
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12
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13
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14
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14-15
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16-17
18-19
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25
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Childcare and Preschool
Do Re... Me!
After School Program
Camps, Breaks & PA Days
Pottery
Suzuki Program
Jewish Families at the J
Shabbat Family Party
Jewish Holidays & Celebrations
Kat-Ka-Team
Israeli Connection
Fitness: Preschool/Youth/Teens
Jungle Gym
Mega Hoops
Groove School of Dance
Family Events
Personal Training
Fitness Appraisals
Aquatics
Al Green Theatre
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Miles Nadal JCC • Table of Contents
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Page
Jewish Holidays & Celebrations14
Fitness Centre23
Martial Arts23
Basketball/Volleyball24
Personal Training25
Massage Therapy26
Fitness Appraisals26
From Tummies To Mummies27
Wellness Programs28
Nutrition at the J29
Aquatics31
Pottery Co-op and Classes34
Gallery Exhibitions35
SICA35
Choirs and Ensembles36
Toronto Jewish Film Society37
Al Green Theatre38
Theatre Skills/Development38-39
Afternoon Lecture Series39
Languages40
Adult Jewish Learning41
Chapel and Services42
J Cares Support46
Fitness Centre23
Personal Training25
Massage Therapy26
Fitness Appraisals26
Wellness Programs28
Aquatics31
Pottery34
Choirs and Ensembles36
Toronto Jewish Film Society37
Theatre Skills/Development38-39
Afternoon Lecture Series39
Languages40
Adult Jewish Learning42
Jewish Holidays & Celebrations43
Thursday Cultural Programs44
Book Club, Games45
Swing Dance Classes45
Active 55+ Fitness47-48
Adults (18+)
At the MNjcc, we envision a
community that acknowledges
and respects difference
and celebrates everyone’s
contribution. We are committed
to the integration of people of
all abilities into our programs,
and we want to explore how
we can best meet your needs.
Tell us about your experiences,
your ideas, and your program
needs.
Contact Liviya Mendelsohn,
Manager of Accessibility and
Inclusion, [email protected];
x330
Active 55+
Access and Inclusion
Accessibility and Inclusion10
Jungle Gym18
Basketball/Soccer18
Adapted Sportball19
Spring Supper Club20
Everyday Friends20
ReelAbilities Film Festival20
OnTrack23
Every Body Dance24
Accessible Yoga28
Allergen Friendly Cooking30
Aquatics31
ASL Classes40
J Cares Support46
Functional Mobility Workshop47
Heart Wise48
Access and Inclusion Policies50
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Who We Are • Miles Nadal JCC
OUR MANDATE
The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre is a dynamic hub in downtown
Toronto. We provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds
to be active, to learn, to connect and to participate in a wide range of
cultural experiences. Rooted in Jewish values, the MNjcc is open to all.
Charitable # 140344243RR0001
The MNjcc is
proud to be a
UJA Federation
Agency. Through its ongoing commitment
to the Jewish community and the
efforts of its Tomorrow Campaign,
UJA Federation has rebuilt and
owns the MNjcc building as well as
the Schwartz/Reisman Centre and
Prosserman JCC. The UJA leadership
and vision enable us to build our
Jewish institutions and program them
for the whole community.
The MNjcc is
proud to be one
of the founding
agencies of the United Way. With
its support, we can assure that
Membership is accessible to those
in financial need, and that children,
seniors and women-in-transition
benefit from programs in our
community. United Way continues to
build our capacity to serve the needs
of people in Toronto.
The Staff at the Miles Nadal JCC
Miles Nadal JCC • Where We Are
the miles nadal jcc: where we are
750 Spadina Avenue
Toronto, ON M5S 2J2
(SW corner of Bloor and Spadina)
Phone: (416) 924-6211
Fax: (416) 924-0442
Email: [email protected]
www.mnjcc.org
Bloor Street Culture Corridor
The Miles Nadal JCC is proud to be among the founding members of the
Bloor Street Culture Corridor.
Visit bloorstculturecorridor.com, and connect with us on Twitter
@bloorstculture and on Facebook at facebook.com/bloorstculturecorridor
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Development • Miles Nadal JCC
SUPPORT YOUR MNJCC
Help MAKe A DIFFERENCE
This program guide offers a snapshot of the MNjcc’s extensive programs.
It shows how we serve people of all ages and backgrounds and are
accessible to all.
When you walk through our doors there are hundreds of activities taking place,
running the gamut from arts and culture to fitness and aquatics, to adult learning,
social networking, skills building and education that is second to none.
As a charity, we provide programming for children, youth, families, seniors
and newcomers that rely on the generosity of donors who share our
commitment to excellence through their philanthropic gifts.
Your MNjcc is more than a place to exercise and get fit. It’s a place where
people come to connect the mind, body and spirit. We invite you to support
the MNjcc and make a generous gift that will:
• Send underserved children to camp where they can create friendships,
and learn to swim and play sports.
• Fund arts programming that covers film, and the visual and performing
arts through the Toronto Jewish Film Society, The Gallery at the J and the
Al Green Theatre.
• Provide meaningful programming for an isolated senior so they can
attend a weekly lecture, exercise, or swim in our pool.
• Provide Jewish Life programming that includes celebrations and
education about our traditions.
• Sustain our ability to be a leader in accessibility and inclusion by supporting
one of our recreational or arts programs for children with disabilities.
As you enjoy our vast programming, we invite you to make a tax-deductible
contribution and help transform the lives of our community through the gift of
recreation, arts and education.
To make a difference, please pick up a donation card, go to "Donate Now"
on our website, or please call us at (416) 924-6211, x328, or mail your
donation to 750 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, M5S 2J2 today.
Thank you for making a difference and helping to transform lives at the
MNjcc each and every day.
Judy Tobe
Director of Development
Miles Nadal JCC • Let's Make Waves
Let’s Make Waves
Support the MNjcc’s New Pool
It’s official, after 63 years of extensive use, our saltwater pool will undergo a
major renovation and rebuild.
For the past six decades, the Freddie Shore Aquatic Centre has been one of
the MNjcc’s central meeting spaces. It’s a place where children have learned
to swim, families have enjoyed time together, seniors have exercised and
those with disabilities have enjoyed meaningful interaction and aquatics.
Now due to age, our pool is in need of a rebuild and an investment in
capital. Beginning in April 2016, we will start construction. The new pool will
feature an accessible steel pool, slip proof tiling, improved lighting and sound
system, and an expanded pool width for a new accessible ramp.
In order for the MNjcc to build this new state-of-the-art pool, we need your
help. We invite you to associate your name in a significant and lasting
manner by making a donation for our new pool.
To set up a meeting to discuss how you can make a difference and the
benefits associated with supporting the pool, please contact Judy Tobe at
[email protected] or (416) 924-6211 x118 or you can make your donation
on-line at mnjcc.org/newpool.
We invite you to make a generous gift to help the MNjcc rejuvenate,
revitalize and renew its pool for generations to come.
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Hours • Miles Nadal JCC
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday
5:30 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Note: The fitness floor, gymnasium and locker room spa facilities close 15
minutes prior to facility shut down. The pool closes 30 minutes prior to shut down.
All Members and guests must leave the facility by the posted closing time.
Holiday Hours
Please note our revised hours of operation for the holidays mentioned below.
All other days we are open normal hours as listed above.
HolidayDateHours
Family Day
Monday, February 15
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Good Friday
Friday, March 25
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Erev Passover
Friday, April 22
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Victoria Day
Monday, May 23
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Canada Day
Friday, July 1
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Simcoe Day
Monday, August 1
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
MNJCC Program Registration Dates
Register in person or contact the Information Desk (416) 924-6211 x0
Please note: prices, dates, and times are accurate at the time of publishing
Session
MemberGeneral
Spring: April – June 2016
March 2
March 9
Summer: July – August 2016
June 1
June 8
Accessibility and Inclusion
Accessible Facility
The MNjcc is an accessible facility, with wheelchair access to programming
and meeting rooms, the Phil Granovsky Fitness Centre, the Freddie Shore
Aquatic Centre and the Al Green Theatre.
Statement of Commitment to Accessibility and Inclusion
Diversity and social inclusion are at the heart of what we do at the Miles
Nadal JCC. To see our complete Statement of Commitment to Accessibility
and Inclusion, Statement of Accommodation, and Service Disruptions
Information, please visit www.mnjcc.org/inclusion
The Accessibility and Inclusion intiative is funded in
part by a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation,
and donors like you.
Miles Nadal JCC • Children and Families
Childcare & Preschool
The Libbie Cowan Childcare Centre (Ages 18-30 months) and the Thomas
& Marjorie Schwartz Preschool Centre (Ages 2.5-5) nurture the growth and
development of young children. Our staff are experienced and supportive
educators who put a child’s needs and safety first. Our Learn Through
Play Philosophy assists children to develop lifelong skills such as time
management, problem solving and social skills, with a focus on building selfesteem and empathy. The Natural Playground is a great place for children to
explore and be immersed in a safe environment.
For more information please contact Cathy Indig (Preschool and general
questions) at x119; [email protected] or Dana Landen (Toddler Childcare)
at x247; [email protected].
Preschool Enrichment
Do Re… Me!
With Tova Rosenberg
Info: Yudit Timbo [email protected]
(Ages 1-3)
April 5 – June 15
45 minutes of music and movement,
incorporating Tova’s extensive Suzuki
training and passions for music and
early childhood education. Parents/
caregiver participation is required.
(Preschool Ages 3-5)
April 5 – June 15
A music and movement class
incorporating the building blocks of
Suzuki music. Previous music class not
required. Drop off program.
sonal Training
Preschool
Do Re... Me!
Toronto Jewish Film Society
Inclusive Programming
Adult Education
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Children and Families • Miles Nadal JCC
School Age (SK-Grade 6)
CAMPS AND BREAKS
After School Program
Monday to Friday
A United Way supported initiative
providing age appropriate, stimulating,
safe and specialized activities for
school-aged children, SK-Grade 6.
We care for 125 children from many
local schools. MNjcc gymnasium and
pool, a strong active focus and creative
options including homework club,
movement, arts and more. CIT and
Leadership opportunities available for
Grades 5/6 enrolled in our program.
March Break Camp
March 14 – 18
Passover Camp
April 25 - 29
(Ages 5-7 & 8-10)
Explore our interactive programming,
local parks, drama, arts and crafts,
cooking, sports, swimming, science and
much more! Extended care available
Info: Alisha Sandy
[email protected]; x236
TDSB School’s Out for PA Days!
June 10
Children participate in fun, safe,
nurturing activities on PA Days.
Info: Yudit Timbo
Summer Camps
Mini Me Camp (Ages 3-4)
Weekly, June 27 – August 26
A full day of songs, games and
activities; campers enjoy recreational
swimming, arts and crafts, science,
cooking, outdoor play, sports, field
trips, special guests and creative
movement. Catered dairy lunches
and PM snacks are included daily.
Morning and afternoon extended
care available.
Adventure Camp (Ages 5-7)
Weekly, July 4 – August 26
An exciting program focusing on
cooperative play, team building and
camp spirit. Explore local parks and
participate in field trips, recreational
swimming, arts and crafts, science,
cooking, sports and much more!
Catered, dairy lunches and PM
snacks are included daily.
Preschool
Arts & Culture
Family Jungle Gym
For all program times, fees, and
registration information, visit
www.mnjcc.org.
Music Programs
Camps & Breaks
Jewish Life
Pers
Pottery
April 4 – June 6
(Ages 6-12)
Children get creative and make fun, functional projects using pinch pot, coil
and slab techniques. Includes materials and firings.
Info: [email protected]
Youth Pottery
Music
Join Our Suzuki Community
Tuesday afternoon classes continue
through June 7.
It’s our 24th season of certified
instruction in violin, viola and cello.
The MNjcc Suzuki Program is a
member of SAA (Suzuki Association
of the Americas) and SAO Suzuki
Association of Ontario).
Find out about our Music Scholarship
and Innovation Fund on p.36
Suzuki Summer Music Camp
July 4 - 8
(Ages 4-17)
Instruction in Twinkle level
through Book 8, with various age
appropriate enrichment classes
For fees and registration info visit
www.mnjcc.org/Suzuki, or contact:
Gretchen Paxson-Abberger,
Artistic Director: [email protected]
Teens!
New this fall – CIT training for teens. Please contact Yudit Timbo now for info:
[email protected]
sonal Training
Preschool
Toronto Jewish Film Society
Inclusive Programming
Adult Education
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JEWISH FAMILIES AT THE J
Celebrate Shabbat and holidays by spending time with your child in an
inclusive Jewish space. Meet and connect with other families in a diverse
community grounded in Jewish values and traditions where you can share,
learn, play, sing, dance, taste, and talk. We are a welcoming community for
everyone and proud to be part of the 92Y Shababa™ Network.
For all program times, fees, and registration information, visit www.mnjcc.org.
Info: Aviv Bogdanovsky, x388; [email protected]
with PJ Library
(Ages 0-4 with their grown-ups)
Spring: April 1 - June 17
Summer: July 22 - August 26
Hockey Night in Shushan
Saturday, March 19
Purim Festival
Sunday, March 20
Expect the Unexpected!
Israeli Purim Party (in Hebrew)
Wednesday, March 23
Purim Hamentaschen
Yom Ha’atzmaut Community
Celebration
Sunday, May 15
Lag Ba'Omer Party (in Hebrew)
Thursday, May 25
Downtown Tikkun Leil
Shavuot: All-Night Jewish
Learning Festival
Saturday, June 11
(All ages)
Kids Camp Out 'til midnight!
Passover Groove
Sunday, April 10
We bring Passover to you! At
Avenue Road Arts School
(460 Avenue Road)
With Paul Penna Downtown Jewish
Day School.
For food that's both healthy and
delicious, check out our new
Cooking Classes p.29-30!
Shabbat in the Park
Saturdays, July 16 and August 20
Vermont Square Park
(819 Palmerston Ave)
Celebrate Shabbat with the whole
family. Activities and learning for
adults, school-age children, and
children 0-4 with their grown-ups.
Bring your dinner and have a picnic
together!
With Makom: Creative Downtown
Judaism, and PJ Library
UJA Walk with Israel
Sunday, May 29
Presented by the UJA Federation of
Greater Toronto.
Info: www.walkwithisrael.com
Kat-Ka-Team
Sundays, April 17 and May 29
With Camp Gesher/Habonim Dror
(Grades 2-8)
Fun, meaningful, & FREE! Experience
Israel and Jewish values together
in a welcoming social space. Play,
create, debate and explore.
Light snacks provided.
RSVP: Ido Rumianek at
[email protected] or
(416) 568-8671
Tea & Talk
Questions about what the downtown
Jewish community has to offer?
We’re happy to help you connect!
Appointments: [email protected] or
[email protected]
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ISRAELI CONNECTION
Connect with other Israelis and experience Israeli programming B’Ivrit – for
you and your family -- in a welcoming community atmosphere. The Israeli
Connection is generously supported by the UJA Federation’s Emerging
Communities Committee and runs in partnership with Hillel Ontario. Please
note that some of these programs take place outside the MNjcc.
For info, contact Liraz Rot Rolnitsky, x321; [email protected]
Israeli Family Kabbalat Shabbat
Fridays, April 1 and June 24
Friday night community dinners for
families with young children. Games
and activities in Hebrew.
Bedtime Stories – Sipur
Yeladim
Sundays, April 17, May 8, June 19,
and July 17
Ages 3-6 + their grown-ups
Kids are invited to come in their
pyjamas and bring their favourite
teddy bear/blanket for Hebrewlanguage bedtime stories.
Israeli Holiday Celebrations
Celebrate the chagim with your
whole family – with an Israeli twist!
Hebrew-language parties feature
music, hands-on activities, great food
and a great community.
For all program times, fees, and registration information, visit www.mnjcc.org
Israeli Parenthood Centre
Parenting is one of the most rewarding roles one plays in adult life. The Israeli
Parenthood Centre, coordinated by Liraz Rolnitsky and led by Tamar Levy
(Preschool educational Counselor and parenting coach) is a home for Israeli
parents in Toronto.
Let’s Talk about Parenthood
Thursdays nights
Starting March 2016
Drop-in workshops on the small
and big dilemmas that arise in our
everyday life as parents.
Tuned-In Parenting
Wednesday nights
Starting March 2016
Five-week workshop on everyday
parenthood challenges in an intimate
and safe setting.
It’s a Parent!
Monday mornings
Starting March 2016
For parents of new babies (ages
0-12 months)
Special topics: my baby’s
temperament; exposure to
stimulation; routine; and more.
Tea and Talk B’Ivrit
Are you new or newish to the
neighbourhood? Do you have
questions about what the downtown
Jewish community has to offer?
We’re happy to help you connect –
B’Ivrit!
Appointments: [email protected]
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Preschool and
Youth Fitness
Children’s Fitness & Arts Tax
Credits
The Government of Canada offers
non-refundable tax credits of up
to $1000 to parents who register
a child under the age of 16 in a
physical activity or artistic, cultural,
recreational or developmental
program. Programs must be
supervised and be a minimum of
eight weeks long.
CATCH
Spring: April 7 - June 16
Summer: June 30 – September 1
(Ages 3-5)
CATCH is designed to promote
children’s enjoyment of moderate
to vigorous physical activity during
activity time and recreation time with
family and friends.
Jungle Gym
Sundays and Wednesdays
Enjoy a morning full of play and fun
with your family at the gym, set up
as a jungle gym for you and your
children to explore.
Jungle Gym
Mega Hoops
Soccer Academy
Spring: April 7 – June 23
April 4 – June 6
(Ages 3-5 and 5-7)
Strikegoal Soccer Academy provides (Ages 3-5 and 6-8)
A structured basketball learning
a high energy, fun, age-appropriate
experience for boys and girls that
introduction to soccer, with a focus
encourages team participation
on character development and
and personal development while
confidence-building.
improving players’ skills.
Floor Hockey Academy
Summer: June 28 - August 30
(Ages 6-8 and 9-12)
Instruction will focus on individual
skills, team participation, and
fundamentals of the game such as
passing, shooting and stick handling
as well as the importance of
exercising.
Sportball
Summer: July 10 – August 28
Groove Shake Rattle and Roll
Summer July 10 – August 28
(Ages 3-5)
Pre-dance students learn the
essentials of ballet, jazz, and pregymnastics techniques through dance
games and fun activities.
Groove Lights, Cameras, Action!
(Ages 6-9)
Students learn acting, singing, and
dance technique in this fun, triplethreat class.
Sportball places a focus on the
fundamentals, like proper form,
individual “baseline skills” and
using keywords and clear visual
instructions.
Sportball Jr. : Ages 16-24 months
Sportball Parent and Tot: Ages 2-3
Sportball Multisport : Ages 3-5 & 5-7
Adapted Sportball: Ages 5-8
Martial Arts
Groove School of Dance
Groove Mini Jazz Hop
April 7 – June 16
(Ages 3-5)
Students learn beginner jazz technique
and some funky hip hop moves.
Karate
(Ages 7-14)
Challenging and fun in a safe, nonviolent environment with a goal of
providing children and youth the
strength and confidence to avoid
conflict.
Groove Flip Stix
April 7 – June 16
(Ages 7-12)
This class blends hip hop dancing
and acro (dance and gymnastics
combined) for an exciting session
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Access and Inclusion • Miles Nadal JCC
ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS
At the MNjcc all of our programs are
open to people of all abilities. We
are committed to accessibility and to
inclusive program design. Please let
us know if you have any particular
accommodation needs.
Our Facility is wheelchair accessible,
and we offer accessible fitness
equipment and personal training. From
April to September we are renovating
our pool to increase accessibility.
Guided by the Community Advisory
Committee on Accessibility and
Inclusion and our Young Adult
Advisory Committee on Access and
Inclusion, we also offer programming
designed to meet specific needs
identified to us by people with
disabilities and their families.
For Children, we offer programs
like Adaptive Sportball (p.19),
Inclusive Basketball and Soccer
(p.18) Inclusive Musical Theatre
and Allergen Friendly Cooking
(p.30). We partner with the Down
Syndrome Association of Toronto
(DSAT) on our inclusive Jungle
Gym (p.18), and DSAT and Autism
Ontario on Inclusive Aquatics (p. 31)
For Young Adults we offer Supper
Club, Accessible Photography and
Everyday Friends. All ages, Every
Body Dance (p.24)
For Adults we offer ASL classes (p. 40),
Accessible Yoga (p. 28) and SICA
Wheel Dance (p.35) For Seniors
we offer a host of medical exercise
programs (p. 47-48)
Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month
February 2016 · www.jewishtoronto.com/jdaim
Don't miss our Toronto ReelAbilities Film Festival, May 12-19
www.toronto.reelabilities.org
Spring Supper Club
Designed for young adults with
developmental disabilities and ASD
and open to all. A fun six week
supper club where we cook, meet
new people and gain valuable
customer service experience. Make
and share dinner each night as well
as prepare healthy snacks to sell
in the Fitness Centre. Facilitated by
Dream Weavers: An Occupational
Therapy Collective.
Everyday Friends:
Social Network
Meet new people, connect and
hang out. Programs designed
by the Youth Advisory Access
Committee, including games night,
pool nights, basketball, pottery and
cooking. Designed for youth 15-29
with developmental disabilities and
ASD. A facilitated program, open
to all.
Info: www.mnjcc.org/inclusion; Liviya Mendelsohn, [email protected], x330
There are three JCC branches
spread across Toronto. Contact
the one nearest you for the best in
community programming.
Rooted in Jewish values they are
open to all.
9600 Bathurst St. • Vaughan
(905) 303-1821 • srcentre.ca
4588 Bathurst St. • Toronto
(416) 638-1881 • prossermanjcc.com
750 Spadina Ave at Bloor • Toronto
(416) 924-6211 • mnjcc.org
Miles Nadal JCC • Fitness and Recreation
The Phil Granovsky Fitness Centre
This world class Fitness Centre includes a heated saltwater pool, whirlpool,
steam and sauna in both Men’s and Women’s locker rooms, more than 90
group exercise classes per week, including Drumfit, Group Power, Body
H.I.I.T., Pilates/Barre and Kettle Bell all taught by highly trained instructors
and trainers. The Dave & Bea Silverstein Gymnasium and Umbra indoor
running track and the new Cybex fitness equipment are recent improvements.
Specialty Fitness programs include MELT, Osteo-Circuit, Pickleball, Boxing
and Krav Maga. A complete list of Group Ex classes, Specialty and Athletic
fitness programs can be found on our website.
For all program times, fees, and registration information, visit www.mnjcc.org.
MARTIAL ARTS
Krav Maga
Summer: June 29 – August 31
Krav Maga is a reality-based Israeli
self-defense system designed to
achieve a strong level of technical
proficiency in a short period of time.
Train to deal quickly and effectively
with violent attacks.
Boxing Spring: April 12 – June 7
Learn proper boxing fundamentals,
self-defense and self-confidence while
getting one of the best all-around
workouts you have ever experienced!
Women's Boxercise Spring: April 7 – June 16
A fun, challenging and safe
exercise class based on the training
techniques that boxers use to keep
fit. No actual physical hitting. Open
to all fitness levels.
(Ages 16-24)
A FREE, peer-supported fitness,
recreation and wellness program, for
young adults. It is open to anyone with
mild to moderate mental health and
mood disorders, including those in
recovery or reintegrating into community
after a period of illness or treatment.
Info: [email protected].
ONTRACK
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Fitness and Recreation • Miles Nadal JCC
Dance
Nia Spring: April 6 – June 15
Nia is an energizing cardio-dance
fitness practice which creatively
blends elements of the martial arts,
dance arts, and healing arts.
Co-ed Volleyball League
ATHLETICS
Co-Ed Volleyball League
One hour drills to improve your
skills plus two hours of play equals
three hours of volleyball fun! All
levels and individual players
welcome.
Every Body Dance
(All Ages)
5Rhythms movement with DJ Layah
Jane. A practice that supports
unique expression, release,
expansion and integration, and is
accessible to people of all ages and
abilities. Rediscover the joy and
freedom of dance.
Register: x0
Drop-in Volleyball
Stay active all year round! We
provide the balls and two courts
every week and welcome all skill
levels. Practice your spikes, bumps,
digs and more every Sunday.
Drop-in Basketball
Tuesday and Thursday evenings
and all day Saturday play pick-up
basketball and work up a sweat
with your buddies.
Small Group Training
Personal Training
From general fitness to more specific
goals such as H.I.I.T. training,
Olympic lifting, pre and post-natal,
weight loss, strength building,
or injury recovery, our certified
personal trainers can help you
achieve your goals. Ask about our
special personal training promotion,
“3 for $165”+ HST (may only be
purchased once, by new clients).
Client Testimonials:
“I came to the JCC as a post
physiotherapy patient with the
goals of rebuilding my strength,
flexibility and endurance. Jasmyn
Hoa Tang was assigned to me
specifically because of her training
in rehabilitation. Reinjuring myself
was a very real possibility. By the
end of our first training session I
was confident that this would not
happen.”
SMALL GROUP TRAINING
Gravity
A unique and innovative way to
functionally train your muscles in as
little as 45 minutes. Experience a full
body strength/endurance workout
with a strong emphasis on functional
core strength.
Light Gravity
A great low-impact alternative to
help strengthen your joints and
muscles. Recommended for anyone
recovering from an injury.
All classes are led by a certified
Gravity trainer.
Info about Gravity, Personal Training
or Accessible Personal Training:
Jason Espino, x506;
[email protected].
“I have been training with Boram
at the Miles Nadal JCC for over
six months. I have had a number
of personal trainers over the years,
and I have been very impressed with
Boram's focus on the fundamentals.
It's clear from his no-nonsense workouts that we are working toward
the goals of overall strength and
mobility. I look forward to my time
with Boram each week because
it is fun, safe, and above all, a
challenge. I am very pleased with
the results I am getting.”
Drop10
Spring:
Group A: April 18 – June 16
Group B: April 18 – June 15
Group C: April 20 – June 19
Maximize your time and get results!
Sign up for two 45-minute high
intensity workouts for 8 weeks
with a maximum of 6 registrants
per group. Dynamic High Intensity
Interval Training (H.I.I.T.) exercises
are scientifically formulated for
challenging and fun workout
experience.
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Massage Therapy
Whether you are recovering from a
tough workout or treating an injury,
our Registered Massage Therapists
are highly skilled and can adapt
their treatment style to your needs.
Enjoy a free workout at the Fitness
Centre on the day of your massage.
Fees for massage therapy are
covered by most extended health
benefit plans.
Appointments: the Fitness Desk; x500.
Fitness Consultation
(Age 12+)
Consult one-on-one with a Certified
Personal Trainer and hear
recommendations based on your
health and fitness objectives to help
you achieve goals. Available free
once a year for regular Members,
and up to three times per year for
Active 55+ Members.
Info: the Fitness Desk at x500 or
[email protected].
Fitness Appraisals
(Age 12+)
Completing a CSEP accredited
fitness assessment of body
composition, aerobic fitness,
muscular strength, endurance and
flexibility. Jump-start a tired fitness
routine, establish goals and measure
improvement. This is a paid service.
Info: Jason Espino x506 or
[email protected].
Teen Bootcamp
(Ages 12 – 17)
A 45 minute drop-in fitness class for
teen members, included in the fitness
centre membership fee.
Info: email [email protected].
Abs Blast
(Age 12+)
Condition your core muscles for free!
15 minute core workout classes for
Members. No reservation required
for the class. Monday, Wednesday
and Friday 6:30 pm and Tuesdays
and Thursdays at 10:30 am
Red Cross Babysitter Training
(Ages 11-14)
Earn your Babysitting Certificate!
Learn about safe and responsible
babysitting, such as feeding a baby,
changing diapers, simple meal
preparation, games for all age
groups, and injury and emergency
preparedness.
Prenatal Yoga
FROM TUMMIES TO
MUMMIES
A great program for anyone
interested in staying fit and healthy
during their pregnancy as well as
regaining your strength postpartum.
Ease back into shape, while bonding
with your baby, and connect with
other moms and moms to be.
Prenatal Aquafit
Increase your strength, flexibility,
and balance in our saltwater pool.
Discussion followed by class in the
pool
Prenatal Yoga
Enhance your overall flexibility and
ease those aches and pains of your
growing belly. Pregnancy specific
yoga poses combined with effective
breathing techniques
Postnatal Aquafit
This cardio and muscular endurance
workout will ease you back into
shape while introducing your baby
to water. Note: babies must be at
least six months old.
Postnatal Bootcamp
A high energy exercise routine
to help you melt away your baby
weight and regain your strength.
Note: must be six weeks post-partum
and have a doctor’s clearance to
return to exercise.
Postnatal Spin
Feel energized, increase
cardiovascular health and gain
strength. Note: you must be six
weeks post-partum and have your
doctor’s clearance to return to
exercise.
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WELLNESS
www.mnjcc.org.
Accessible Yoga
April 10 – June 19
A fully inclusive class that is open
to people of all abilities. Stretch,
strengthen, rejuvenate and relax
through a series of gentle yoga
poses, breathing exercises and
meditation from a position of sitting
in a chair, with optional standing
poses.
Empowered Bodies
Teens: May 29 – June 26
Adults: June 8 – 29
A 4-week experiential wellness
program. Build a healthy
relationship to your body through
interactive nutrition, body-based
awareness exercises and art
expression. Info: [email protected]
Yoga Basics for Beginners
March 30 – April 27
Instructor: Janet Irvine
For those who are brand new to
yoga, this course will address the
basics of beginning a yoga practice
and building confidence. Yoga
is non-competitive, a great stressreliever, a chance to relax and a
way to add physical exercise to
daily life.
Journey to Headstand
April 9, May 7, June 11, July 16
Instructor: Jasmyn Hoa
This four part series breaks down
the headstand into the four major
components and will incorporate
preparatory poses to strengthen
muscles. Includes a guided
meditation, vinyasa flow as well
as demonstration and discussion.
Suitable for all levels.
Journey to Headstand
NUTRITION AT THE J
www.mnjcc.org.
One-on-One Nutrition
Consultation Service
Want to address specific health
concerns such as diabetes, arthritis,
weight loss, IBS or just clean eating?
Book a consultation with a holistic
nutritionist: [email protected].
Nutrition program coordinator:
Jooli Park, x574, [email protected];
or go to www.mnjcc.org/nutrition.
Union Juice
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Cooking Classes
Menus feature locally sourced
organic vegetables and ingredients
entirely free of gluten, dairy, egg,
soy, meat, fish, shellfish, and nuts.
Postnatal Cooking for You and Your
Family
April 1, 8 & 15
You have a new job and are
breastfeeding your baby. Learn what
to eat to produce healthy breast milk
and satisfy your own hunger.
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Nathalie Garcia, Holistic Nutritionist
Prenatal Cooking for You and Your
Baby
April 6, 13 & 20
Learn how to feed your body to
grow a healthy baby. This program
is allergen friendly and completely
kosher.
College Teen Cooking Program
July 4 – 6
(Ages 16-19)
Making healthy meals and snacks
while in college on a budget is
tough. This program introduces a
wide variety of whole food cooking
skills for a healthy balanced diet.
Allergen Friendly Cooking Program
July 7, 8, 14 & 15
(Ages 7-12)
Help your children address common
food allergies and make healthy
eating choices, as well as gain
confidence in the kitchen.
Information & Discussion
Sessions
Prenatal Nutrition Information Sessions
May 31, June 7 & 14
A program designed specifically
for mommies-to-be -- what you
and your baby need for a healthy
pregnancy! Learn about superfoods,
nutrients from A to Zinc and tips on
managing morning sickness.
10-Day Cleanse
Spring: June 2, 9 & 16
Summer: July 7, 14 & 21
Join us for the 10-Day Cleanse and
shut down cravings, re-energize,
and look and feel great! This cleanse
program includes 3 group sessions
over three week period facilitated
by our holistic nutritionist. You
receive a cleanse manual, meal
plans, grocery shopping guide,
kitchen cleanout guide and lifestyle
recommendations.
Miles Nadal JCC • Aquatics
Freddie Shore
Aquatic Centre
Let's JUMP IN
The MNjcc has been providing swim
lessons and recreation activities to people
of all ages and abilities since we opened
our doors in the 1950s. Since that time,
the Freddie Shore Aquatic Centre has
been a focal point for learning, social
interaction and enjoyment. After 63
years of use, we need to build a new
pool to ensure a high quality facility that
will increase accessibility and ensure
continued usage for generations to come.
As part of our continuing commitment to
the community during this exciting time of
renewal we will be holding swim lessons
off site at Kensington Public School and
Central Tech High School. Please pick up
an Aquatics Brochure for more details or
go to our website at www.mnjcc.org
Aquafit
Camp Swim
Lane Swim
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Aquatics • Miles Nadal JCC
The pool may be closed but...
you can still swim!
We are so excited about the Freddie Shore Aquatic Centre reno this spring
& summer. Once renovations begin in April you will be able to follow
weekly updates on the MNjcc website.
Don’t worry – we would never leave you stranded, your MNjcc Membership
will be honoured at the following facilities for either lane swim or Aqua
Fitness. All you require is your photo ID at YMCA locations and a reciprocal
letter at Ryerson University and Columbus Centre.
Lane Swim
• Ryerson – Gould & Church
• Columbus Centre – Dufferin &
Lawrence
• Central YMCA – Grosvenor &
Yonge
• West End YMCA – College &
Dovercourt
• Bayview Village YMCA –
Bayview & Sheppard
• Schwartz/Reisman Centre –
Bathurst & Rutherford
Aqua Fitness Classes
• Central YMCA – Any day or
weekend
• West End YMCA – Any day or
weekend
• University of Toronto Schools –
July/ August: Mon/Wed/Fri
8:45 – 9:45 a.m.
• Bayview Village YMCA –
Bayview & Sheppard
Before
After
Please pick up YMCA Aqua Fitness Schedules or University of Toronto School
Aqua Fitness Schedules at the MNjcc Fitness Desk.
Miles Nadal JCC • Aquatics
How do I replace my Aqua Fitness Routine once the pool is
closed at the MNjcc? What do I do now?
Here are some suggestions that may work for you.
Drop In to work out with some of your Aqua Fitness Instructors:
Monday
Zen Stretch
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesday
Body Flow 9:00 – 10:00 am
Thursday
Chair Yoga
10:00 – 11:00 am
Friday
Balance and Mobility 9:00 – 10:00 am
Chair Yoga
Swim Lessons
Will there be swim lessons,
group and private, during the
closure?
The Aquatics Team has secured both
Kensingston Public School, Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for
Swim Lessons from 4:30 – 7:00 pm,
Central Tech on Sundays from
9:00 am – 3:00 pm for both Group,
Private and Leadership Classes. All your
favourite swim instructors and lesson
coordinators will be at off site locations
to help ensure consistency for your
children during the pool closure. Please
pick up an Aquatics Brochure or go to
our website at www.mnjcc.org
From Tummies to Mummies
Pre and Postnatal Aquafit programs
will be held during the pool closure
at Davina’s Swim House, at Marlee
& Roselawn, on Monday mornings or
evenings.
Please visit www.mnjcc.org for times.
Rec Swim
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Arts & Culture • Miles Nadal JCC
Summer Institute: Singers Edition
Your Cultural Journey
Begins Here:
• Create something that is uniquely yours
• Sing your heart out
• Step into history
• Meet new people
• Feast your eyes on the big screen
• Talk about art
• Dance like no one’s looking
• Laugh together
Feed your mind, body and soul.
Adult Pottery
Enjoy a small group environment
with professional instruction. Learn
wheel and hand building techniques,
including pinch pot, coil and slab
methods. Open to participants of
varying skill levels.
Adult Pottery: Daytime
April 5 – June 7
Adult Pottery: Evening
April 6 – June 8
Pottery Co-op
Pottery Co-op
Ideal for experienced potters looking
for a work space and firing facility.
Supply your own glazes and tools.
Miles Nadal JCC • Arts & Culture
The Gallery At The J
InterLove
May 2016
Photography by Colin Boyd Shafer
Portraits of people with differing beliefs
coming together in love. A Scotiabank
CONTACT Photography Festival exhibit.
Louis and Rebecca, 2015, Colin Boyd Shafer
The Summer Institute for Creative Adults (SICA)
FIVE Institutes for adults.
FIVE ways to express your creativity and passion!
Singers (July
Band (July
Latin Dance, Full Day (July
Wheel Dance, Half Day (July
Theatre (Aug
11-15)
18-22)
25-29)
25-29)
15-19)
For inquiries: [email protected]
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MUSIC
www.mnjcc.org
Community Choir
June 1 & 2
20th Anniversary Concert
Al Green Theatre
Daytime Choir
Continuing Tuesdays, year-round
Conductor: Gillian Stecyk;
Collaborative Pianist: Asher Farber
Are you an adult who LOVES
to sing? No experience or sight
reading necessary. Join us, and fill
your life with the joy of singing in
harmony!
Choir
Open Community Choir
Continuing Mondays through June 6
Conductor: Gillian Stecyk
Let the joy of music inspire you.
Enjoy diverse repertoire, vocal
technique, and train your ear to
harmony! All are welcome. No
experience or audition required.
Prorated registration available
Klezmer Ensemble
(Instrumental)
Continuing through April 26
Conductor: Eric Stein
Join our inspiring Tuesday evening
chamber group and develop
solid arranging and ensemble
playing skills while exploring the
fundamentals of Klezmer music.
Prorated registration available
Music Scholarship & Innovation Fund
The MNjcc has created a Music Scholarship & Innovation Fund to help
make our dynamic music programs accessible to those who might not
otherwise be able to afford them. Donations gladly accepted any time.
Info: [email protected].
LIVE LOUD: Opera for All!
Daytime: Wednesdays,
February 24 – April 13
Evening: Thursdays,
February 25 – April 14
A once-in-a-lifetime opera-tunity to sing
your favourite opera choruses under the
baton of visiting artist, Alvaro Lozano
Gutierrez. Culminates in performance in
the Al Green Theatre, April 17!
Music for Children
See Do, Re… ME! (p.11) And
MNjcc Suzuki School (p.13)
now in its 24th year.
Toronto Jewish
Film Society
Outstanding Jewish movies on the
big screen of the Al Green Theatre.
4:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Introduced and discussed by noted
speakers.
Info: [email protected]; x606
Rock in the Red Zone
Special Interview
February 21
(Israel, doc, 2012)
A co-presentation with Reena,
Spotlight on Israeli Culture, and
Jewish Disabilities Awareness &
Inclusion Month. A moderated panel
will follow the screening.
Rock in the Red Zone
April 3
(Israel, doc, 2015)
A co-presentation with Ashkenaz
Foundation
The Galilee Eskimos
June 19
(Israel, comedy, 2006)
A co-presentation with Na’amat
Canada. Guest Speaker: Artist and
Author Bernice Eisenstein
Save the dates for the rest of our 2016
films: September 25; October 16 with
special early screenings; November 6;
December 11.
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Al Green Theatre
The Al Green Theatre is the host to a
number of outstanding productions
of music, theatre and dance. For
a full listing of events and venue
information please go to
www.algreentheatre.ca
Israeli Film Festival
March 12 –March 13
Presented by the Consulate General
of Israel in Toronto
Stempenu (in Hebrew with English
Surtitles)
May 21 & 22
Presented by Mifgash Theatre
Masquerade
April 13 - 16
Presented by Momentum Dance
Toronto Ltd.
Annual Spring Concert
May 28
Presented by North York Concert
Band
VITALY: An Evening of Wonders
May 6 - 8
Presented by Vitaly
Toronto Fringe Festival
June 29 – July 10
Various performances
Theatre rental information:
AGT Bookings Coordinator, x269; [email protected].
Theatre Skills
Improv for Adults
April 14 - June 9
Instructor: The Second City Training
Centre's Jennine Profeta
Learn the basics of improv in a fun,
supportive environment, using Who's
Line Is It Anyway?-type games. Build
your confidence while learning the
magic of "Yes and!" No experience
necessary. Register in advance.
Info: Esther x606 [email protected]
Summer Institute: Theatre
August 15 - 19
Theatre camp for adults. An intensive
week of creativity, personal growth
and friendship. Participants will
focus on the fundaments of acting:
improv; movement; scene study; and
monologue. All levels welcome, no
experience necessary. Info: Deanna
x250, [email protected]
Theatre Development
Canadian Jewish Playwriting
Competition
The 2015 winner is Alix Sobler
for The Great Divide.
The “Between Stages” play reading
was presented in February 2016 at
the Segal Centre for Performing Arts
in Montreal. With support from the
Asper Foundation.
Info: x606, [email protected]
Afternoon Lecture
Series
Info: Lisa Roy, x155; [email protected]
www.mnjcc.org
OPERA APPRECIATION
Instructor: Iain Scott, opera educator
It’s All in the Family
From ferociously protective
mothers to father-daughter duets
to fraternal bonds that lead to
murderous tensions, discover the
panoply of friendships, rivalries,
misunderstandings and loyalties
that depict family life in some of the
greatest operas.
March 21:
Brothers
March 28:
Sisters
April 4:
Fathers
April 11:
Mothers
Check out Summer Institute:
Singers Edition p.35
ART APPRECIATION
Against the Odds:
Celebrating Female Artists
May 9 & 16
Instructor: Osnat Lippa,
art history teacher
From the Renaissance to the 20th
century, female artists were often
marginalized and forgotten. Why
have talented women such as Sonia
Delaunay, Mary Cassatt and Berthe
Morrisot not been better recognized?
Why Does History Matter Today?
A new series featuring distinguished
U of T Press authors
Discover how violence, religion,
politics, race, gender and class have
shaped Canadian history.
June 6: Dimitry Anastakis: Killing Canadian History? A (Bloody) New Way to
Think About Canada’s Past
June 20: Harold Troper: More Than Just Games: Canada and the 1936 Olympics
Languages
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ASL I
April 6 – May 25
This beginners class develops
American Sign Language (ASL) skills,
including vocabulary, finger spelling
and the introduction of grammatical
structures. Deaf culture studies are
also incorporated. The final class is
held at Signs restaurant.
ASL II
April 6 – May 25
Continues advancing the skills
learned in ASL I. Deaf Culture
studies are incorporated into the
curriculum. The final class is held
at Signs restaurant. ASL I or prior
experience is recommended.
Hebrew Institute
Your gateway to Hebrew language and Israeli culture!
Open to everyone, our adult Hebrew courses allow you to delve into
the language at your own pace. Learn to speak, read, and write with
confidence, from the basics of the aleph-bet to written and conversational
fluency. The MNjcc Hebrew Institute is your ticket to Israeli culture, with
invitations to arts events, lectures, and parties that enrich your Hebrew
studies throughout the year. New students to the program are required to
take a placement test and/or oral interview before registering. Scholarships
may be available based on demonstrated financial need.
Learn to kibbitz in Yiddish! Yiddish Continued class - Spring 2016.
Presented with UJA Committee for Yiddish
Info and Hebrew Placement Tests: Adi Sugarman-Maidany, x386;
[email protected]
Adult Jewish Learning
The Spirit of Challah Baking
April 3
Hear about the history and legends
connected to challah and bake your
own aromatic, braided challahs.
Presented with Downtown Jewish
Community School and Plug into PJ.
Info: Belinda Keshen,
[email protected]
RSVP: spiritofchallah.eventbrite.ca
LGBTQ Jewish Community
Needs Assessment Study
Call for Participants
Do you identify as LGBTQ? And
Jewish? Your participation in a new
study will help us develop programs
and services to better meet the needs
of members of the Toronto Jewish
community. Take part in a confidential
online survey, conducted by the Miles
Nadal Jewish Community Centre and
Kulanu Toronto.
Info: www.mnjcc.org/lgbtqstudy
Where Sinai Meets Spadina
Downtown Tikkun Leil Shavuot:
All-Night Jewish Learning Festival
June 11
A full night of community, study, singing, snacking
and more! Over 50 sessions reinterpret and
reimagine traditional Jewish texts and open up
new community conversations. Special programs
for kids and teens. All are welcome! Come for the
cheesecake. Stay for the learning.
New This Year: Advance Registration recommended.
Watch the web for details.
Info: www.mnjcc.org/tikkun
DOWNTOWN JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL
As the coordinating agency of the Downtown Jewish Community Council
(DJCC), we bring together over 40 Jewish schools, youth groups, prayer
communities and congregations, social service agencies, and cultural
and recreational programs that serve you year-round. The DJCC promotes
cooperation, resource-sharing, and partnerships among its member
organizations. Let us connect you to the resources you need.
DJCC Membership enquiries and general resource questions:
Sharoni Sibony x154; [email protected]
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Communal Jewish Life • Miles Nadal JCC
SERVICES AND CELEBRATIONS
The MNjcc is proud to partner with local congregations to host a range of
religious services that serve the needs of the downtown Jewish community.
Michael Bernstein Chapel available for your occasion
This intimate 60-seat sanctuary,
a hidden gem with stained glass
windows, is a special space for
celebration in the midst of a bustling
neighbourhood. The Chapel is
dedicated to the memory of Michael
Bernstein, killed in Italy during
WWII, and is available for bookings
(e.g., Yahrzeit, Bar/Bat Mitzvah,
Aufruf & Wedding, Bris or Baby
Naming, Memorial Service).
Info and Bookings:
MNjcc Bookings Coordinator x400;
[email protected].
Morning Minyan
Thursdays at 7:15 am and Sundays
at 8:00 am in the Michael Bernstein
Chapel. Led by Rabbi Asher Turin
and Chazzan David Nemtzov.
Follows the Conservative service.
Kosher Kiddush after. Info: Coleman
Bernstein, (416) 968-0200.
Monthly Shabbat Morning
Services
With Congregation Shir Libeynu
First Saturday of each month. Liberal,
inclusive, egalitarian and unaffiliated
services include prayers and music,
ancient and modern, in a welcoming
community. Services are followed by
a Kiddush. Free childcare.
Info: dates and service,
www.shirlibeynu.ca
Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Thursday, May 5
Commemorate Holocaust
Remembrance Day with reflections,
poetry, and a presentation by a local
survivor. With the Azrieli Foundation.
Info: [email protected]; x 388
Community Passover Seder
Friday, April 22
Enjoy the holiday of freedom with
family and friends, featuring a
traditional seder and a gourmet
Passover dinner. Led by Rabbi Deitsch.
With Chabad of Midtown and
Jewish Family & Child.
Info and tickets: Chabad of Midtown
at (416) 516-2005.
Toronto IsReal Dance Festival
June 22 - 26
A weekend of Israeli folk dancing,
featuring top international
choreographers with the latest
and greatest moves! Workshops,
demonstrations and lively late-night
dance parties. Info and tickets:
www.israelidancetoronto.com
For programs and events for the
whole family, check out Jewish
Families at the J p.14-15.
Miles Nadal JCC • Active 55+: Culture, Education, Community
Swing Dance
Active 55+ JEWISH
HOLIDAYs & CELEBRATIONS
To register for any holiday
celebrations, please call
416-924-6211 x0.
Purim Party and Shpiel
Thursday, March 24
Remember That Song?
Performed by Smile Theatre
Award-winning Smile Theatre’s new
musical is a love story focusing on
their childhood, courtship and lives
together. Prizes for best costumes,
hamentaschen and more!
Passover Seder
Thursday, April 21
Celebrate the Jewish holiday of
Passover with a participatory
community seder, and enjoy
traditional songs, secular readings
and special ceremonial foods.
Includes a special musical
presentation by the Thomas &
Marjorie Schwartz Preschool
children.
Eretz Zavat Chalav:
A Yom Ha’atzmaut Concert
Thursday, May 12
Celebrate Israel's 68th birthday
and enjoy a concert with popular
entertainer Yitzhak Argaman. Enjoy
Israeli treats and sing along to
beloved songs about Israel.
Check out Swing Dance p.45
Purim Party & Shpiel
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Active 55+: Culture, Education, Community • Miles Nadal JCC
THURSDAY CULTURAL
PROGRAMS & LECTURES
Literature on Film: The
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
May 19 & May 26
Guest speaker: David Levine
Sherlock Holmes is the most
frequently adapted literary character
of all time, appearing in 254 screen
adaptations. A 2-part series with film
clips.
What is an Operetta?
March 31
With Guillermo Silva, General
Director of Toronto Operetta Theatre
Get the inside information on this
musical art form, from Gilbert &
Sullivan, Lehar and Johann Strauss to
Les Miz and Phantom of the Opera.
The Story of Jacob Adler
Father of the Yiddish Theatre
June 9
Guest speaker: Ralph Wintrob
Legendary Yiddish performer Jacob
Adler – famous for his portrayals
of Shylock and King Lear – was
instrumental in creating the Golden
Age of Yiddish theatre in America
Socialize over refreshments in a
café-style setting before enjoying a
stimulating lecture, cultural program
or workshop – we offer something
for everyone!
Doors open: 1:00 pm
Program: 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Passover Recipe Swap
April 7
Does your family make the best
matzah balls? Or perhaps your
tzimmes is your pride and joy! Come
share your favorite Pesach recipes,
cooking tips and food memories.
Yom HaShoah Commemoration
May 5 – special time
Commemorate Holocaust
Remembrance Day with reflections,
poetry, and a presentation by a local
survivor. With the Azrieli Foundation.
Info: [email protected]; x 388
Volunteer Appreciation
Afternoon Tea
June 23
Featuring The Satin Dolls
Please join us in honouring our
wonderful volunteers with an
afternoon of music and a dessert
reception. Enjoy the rich vocal
harmonies of the vocal jazz quartet
The Satin Dolls performing selections
from the 1930s and 1940s.
Info: Lisa Roy, x155; [email protected]
Take Pickleball and try
something new! p.48
Miles Nadal JCC • Active 55+: Culture, Education, Community
FIT & FUN SOCIAL
DANCING
Swing Dance Classes
May 3 – June 21
Instructor: Kris Light,
Bees Knees’ Dance
Take a step back in time and learn the
joyful and free-spirited swing dances
from the 1920s-1950s, including
Lindy Hop/Jitterbug and Charleston.
No experience necessary, no partners
required.
Bring Your Own Lunch
and Learn Days
Make a day of it at the MNjcc bring your own lunch, enjoy a free
late morning program and stay for
our afternoon cultural program or
lecture (afternoon program charges
applicable).
Book Club
Enjoy engaging discussions about
books in an informal setting the first
Thursday of the month. Facilitated by
Beverley Fingerhut.
March 3: Second Person Singular
by Sayed Kashua
April 7: The Children Act
by Ian McEwan
Social Games Club
March 31, May 19, June 9
Have fun playing Scrabble, Trivial
Pursuit, Backgammon, Chess
and other games in a friendly
atmosphere. Do you have your own
Bridge or Mahjong group? Join us we’ll provide the space, you provide
the fun!
Looking for a little culture? Be sure
to check out our many Afternoon
Lecture Series p.39
Big Band Concert & Swing Dance
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J Cares • Miles Nadal JCC
Living with Dementia:
Caring and Coping
Begins April 13
Do you love someone with
dementia? This supportive skillsbased program helps you learn to
problem-solve and communicate
effectively. Includes a concurrent
stimulating and creative workshop
for your family member. 10 weeks.
Confidentiality assured. FREE.
Info: Gerri Richman,
[email protected]
Co-sponsored by Cyril & Dorothy,
Joel & Jill Reitman Centre for
Alzheimer's Support and Training
(Mt. Sinai Hospital)
Holy Blossom Temple
Miles Nadal JCC
Support Groups
Adult Children of Holocaust
Survivors
March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20
FREE program supported by the
Conference on Jewish Material
Claims Against Germany. A
Baycrest Holocaust Resource
Program. Info: Shoshana Yaakobi,
(416) 785-2500 x2271
Strength & Self
Weekly on Mondays
“Through the support of the group
and the two facilitators, I now
have the confidence to start my life
again.”
This FREE program, supported
by the United Way, helps build
self-esteem in women who have
experienced abuse in their lives.
Led by experienced therapists and
instructors, it includes meditation,
discussion, support and light chair
yoga. Confidentially assured.
Info: (416) 924-6211 x147;
[email protected]
Miles Nadal JCC • Active 55+: Fitness
Stretch & Strength (Group Ex class)
The Active 55+ Wellness Program is a comprehensive health and fitness
program that helps individuals get fit and stay fit! Generously supported by
the Helen and Seymour Wilder Seniors’ Wellness Program.
Specialty Fitness
Wellness Wednesdays
The Active 55+ Speakers Series
brings in leading educators from
various health-related fields to
discuss important wellness issues.
Osteo-Circuit
How Old Is Your Mouth?
April 18
Periodontist Dr. Yair Lenga will
explore “The Aging Process of Our
Mouths”, and “How to maintain the
youthful look, and natural function of
our mouths”. FREE
Functional Mobility Screening
Workshop
April 20 & July 6
This workshop will assist participants
in the early identification of changes
in physical ability, and provide
important information on how to
address these issues with a physical
activity plan. Register early: this
workshop fills up fast!
On-going registration
An evidence based assessment and
supervised exercise program for
individuals with osteoporosis and/
or other chronic conditions. The
Osteo-Circuit program is based on
an individualized physiotherapy
assessment; eligible for coverage
under many extended health care
coverage plans.
Info: Colin Blayney, x526,
[email protected]
Don't forget to pick up your copy of
the Active 55+ Fitness Brochure!
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Active 55+: Fitness • Miles Nadal JCC
TIME: Together In Movement
and Exercise
Spring: March 30 – June 15
A group exercise program, designed
by physiotherapists at Toronto Rehab,
for participants who experience
balance and mobility challenges from
conditions such as stroke, brain injury
and multiple sclerosis (MS), the effects
of aging, weakness after a hospital
stay or an operation.
Info: Colin Blayney, x526;
[email protected]
Osteofit
Spring: March 29 – June 17
A combined focus on balance,
strength and flexibility are the
hallmarks of our Osteofit program.
All of our instructors are Bone Fit
certified with Osteoporosis Canada.
Pickleball
Thursdays Drop in
Now in its second year at the Miles
Nadal JCC, Pickleball is a cross
between tennis, badminton, and
ping pong. This sport offers a
competitive challenge, and places
less stress on the body than many
other racquet sports.
TIME
Heart Wise Exercise
The MNjcc has worked with Heart
Wise Exercise to develop and
identify programs and classes that
are appropriate for people who
want to stay healthy or who may
be living with a chronic health
condition. FREE for Fitness Centre
Members.
Info: Colin Blayney, x526;
[email protected]
Miles Nadal JCC • General Info and Policies
Become a Fitness Centre
Member
Membership is open to all,
regardless of race, origin or
religious affiliation. Our Membership
staff will be happy to assist you. To
book a tour call x500.
Privacy
The MNjcc protects personal
information by following responsible
information handling practices in
keeping with privacy laws. We do
not sell, rent or trade our mailing
lists. If you do not wish to receive
mailings, please contact us at
x175. If you have issues concerning
privacy, please call x116.
Refunds
Program Fees are non-transferable
and generally non-refundable. In
certain cases, registrants may be
eligible to receive a partial refund.
For more information see
www.mnjcc.org or contact our
Information Desk at x0.
Facility Rentals
MNjcc Bookings Coordinator:
x400; [email protected]
Al Green Theatre Bookings
Coordinator: x269;
[email protected]
Code of Conduct
The MNjcc provides a tolerant
environment for all people using
and working at our JCC. The Board
and management of the MNjcc
expect all persons to behave in a
manner consistent with this policy
while using or working at our JCC.
The laws of the Province of Ontario
(including the Human Rights Code)
apply to how the MNjcc conducts its
programs and services and equally
apply to how staff, Members,
patrons and guests behave while
using MNjcc facilities.
We reserve the right to suspend
Membership privileges, without
refund, of any Member, or to remove
from the premises any Member,
who:
• Aids or abets in the
unauthorized entrance of a Nonmember
• Is physically or verbally abusive
to any Member or MNjcc staff
• Knowingly disregards any
MNjcc rule or regulation
• Deliberately causes damage to
any MNjcc property
• Uses profanity while on the
premises.
Please report a breach of any of
these rules immediately to MNjcc
staff.
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General Info and Policies • Miles Nadal JCC
Volunteer At the MNjcc
We are always looking for
enthusiastic volunteers. From the After
School and Cultural Arts programs
to office work and events, we’ll find
the perfect volunteer opportunity
for you at the MNjcc. We are also
seeking access volunteers who can
help people navigate the Centre, and
in-pool swim guides who can assist
members who are visually impaired
to swim. If you’re a teen, you can
earn your high school volunteer hours
with us. Bring your enthusiasm and
energy and we will provide you with
an orientation session!
Info: Maxine Bailey x121;
[email protected]
Access & Inclusion Policies
Please go to our website
mnjcc.org/inclusion for our policies,
feedback processes and multi-year
Access Plan for moving forward.
Our inclusion initiative is guided by
the Community Advisory & Youth
Advisory Committees on Access
and Inclusion. We look forward to
working together with you to expand
the community of individuals and
families who enjoy the programs
and services of the MNjcc.
Financial Accessibility
The MNjcc is committed to financial
accessibility. Assistance for those in
financial need is available through
the following programs:
• Membership Assistance Program
and After School Program funding
in partnership with United Way
Toronto & York Region
• The Freddie Shore Learn To
Swim Program
• The Adam Albright Memorial
Camp Scholarship Fund
• Music Scholarship Fund
• Jewish Life Program Assistance
Fund
• Early Childhood Education
Scholarship Fund
• Accessible Program Assistance
Fund
Info and applications: Wendy Moss
Applications also available at
www.mnjcc.org
Your feedback is important to us.
You can provide feedback in person,
by email, or by phone to:
Lillian Radosevic, Director, Guest
Services; [email protected]; x551
Questions about the administration
of AODA policies can be directed
to: Liviya Mendelsohn, Manager
of Accessibility and Inclusion,
Al Green Theatre:
Get ready to take the stage
VISIT ONE OF TORONTO’S BEST KEPT SECRETS
Theatre | Film | Dance | Literary | Music
For event and rental information visit www.algreentheatre.ca
750 Spadina Ave. Toronto (at the MNjcc)

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