Paperny Family JCC

Welcome Shabbat - November 2025
2025-11-28 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton) | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
The Paperny Family JCC invites you to celebrate Shabbat with songs, candle lighting, Kiddush, and hamotzi.

Jewish Book Festival 2025
2025-11-30 10:00 - 17:00
The Jewish Book Festival is a dynamic celebration of culture, community, and conversation.
Through books, we explore the richness of Jewish life past, present, and future. With engaging events for adults, children, and families, the festival invites readers of all backgrounds to connect, learn, and be inspired by the power of storytelling.
Don’t miss the opportunity to browse, discover, and take home a wide selection of Jewish literature for all ages.
To volunteer or become a sponsor email Yanina at yrabinovich@cjcc.ca.
November 23, 24 & 30 : 10am–5pm
November 25, 26, 27: 10am–8:30pm
November 28: 10am–2pm
November 29: Closed
View the full schedule
In partnership with Owl’s Nest Books and Calgary Jewish Community Foundation.

Musicians Under the Radar
2025-11-30 15:00 - 16:00
Discover the stories behind Canada’s Jewish musicians and performers featured in David Eisenstadt’s acclaimed series:
• Under the Radar: 30 Notable Canadian Jewish Musicians
• Musicians Under the Radar: 36 Notable Canadian Jewish Performers
• Musicians Under the Radar: 42 Notable Canadian Jewish Performers
• Jazz Musicians Under the Radar: 18 Notable Canadian Jewish Performers
In partnership with Temple B’nai Tikvah
FREE
About David Eisenstadt
Calgary-born David Eisenstadt is a respected Canadian Public Relations Consultant, cofounding tcgPR (The Communications Group Inc.) in 1973 in Toronto. A Fellow of the Public Relations Society of America and Canadian Public Relations Society, he’s a Senator (Ret.) and Member of the Order of the University of Calgary, with a graduate Journalism degree from Ottawa’s Carleton University.

Shine Your Light Chanukiah Contest
2025-12-07 - 2025-12-27
Get crafty and celebrate the Festival of Lights in your own unique way!
From December 7-21, design and build a one-of-a-kind Chanukiah at home using any materials you choose – from LEGO bricks to recyclables, clay, pasta, wood, wire, or anything in between.
Creativity is key; let your imagination shine brighter than the candles! All ages welcome – enter solo or as a family/ group.
Submissions will be on display at the JCC and eligible for fun prizes!

Welcome Shabbat - December 2025
2025-12-19 10:30 - 11:00
