Yom HaZikaron - Israel Memorial Day
2025-04-29 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Temple B’nai Tikvah, 900 47 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2S3C8, Canada
Come together as a community to commemorate and memorialize IDF soldiers who have perished in the line of duty, and victims of terror. Join us for a heartfelt ceremony along with prayers, readings, and music.
Please register your attendance.
In partnership with Temple B’nai Tikvah
This program is proudly supported by the Israel Engagement Fund: A JCC Association of North America Program Accelerator and the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs.

Yom HaAtzmaut
2025-05-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Celebrate Israel’s birthday with us!
A fun, family-friendly event honouring Israel’s journey and culture.
Enjoy Free Family Activities:

Special Guest from Israel: Saxophonist Shachar Shvalb
Harkada – Community Israeli Dancing
Emissaries from the Jewish Agency for Israel
Young Engineers Program Workshop
Face Painting
Balloon Artist
DJ Dance Party
Photo Booth and more!

Israeli-themed food will be available for purchase from Karen’s Café.
For information contact Yanina Rabinovich.
This program is proudly supported by the Israel Engagement Fund: A JCC Association of North America Program Accelerator and the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs.

The Exploration of Abstract Art and Colour Theory
2025-05-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Discover your creative side in this hands-on abstract art workshop led by Calgary artist Sarah Bing.
Explore colour theory, experiment with acrylic paints, and create your own masterpiece to take home. Dive into an evening of creativity, community, and self-expression!
Perfect for all skill levels. Supplies included.
$30/Member $40/Public
Register online, in person at Customer Service Desk or by calling 403-253-8600 x0.

Welcome Shabbat - May 2025
2025-05-23 10:30 - 11:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
The Paperny Family JCC and PJ Library® invite you to celebrate Shabbat with songs, candle lighting, Kiddush, and hamotzi.

Pop-Up Shavuot Celebration
2025-06-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Ice Cream Booth
Enjoy a complimentary dairy themed treat to add a sweet touch to your holiday celebration!
Festive Flower Craft
Unleash your creativity with a fun and hands-on flower craft activity, inspired by Shavuot’s themes of nature and harvest. Celebrate the season by making something
beautiful to take home!
Storytime
Gather for an engaging storytime featuring delightful tales that bring the spirit of Shavuot to life. Perfect for all ages to enjoy!

Welcome Shabbat - June 2025
2025-06-13 10:30 - 11:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada

Joyful Harmonies. A Choral Celebration
2025-06-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Experience the magic of harmonies and vibrant performances, celebrating the incredible talent within our community.
An unforgettable evening of music awaits as JCC’s Sharim Children’s Choir, Voices Adult Choir, and special guest choirs: Calgary Music Makers, Cantares Latin Choir, and Irish Cultural Society of Calgary Choir take the stage. This is a musical event you won’t want to miss!

Welcome Shabbat - September 2025
2025-09-12 10:30 - 11:00 | 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.

Rosh HaShanah Market
2025-09-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Join us for a delightful afternoon at the Rosh Hashanah Market! Indulge in a gourmet honey tasting from local Alberta beekeepers, perfect for adding sweetness to your New Year celebrations. Experience the magic of community while finding that perfect gift, mezuzah, bracelet, or decorations, etc.

Threads of Hope
2025-09-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
The Calgary Jewish Federation’s Inclusion Program and the Paperny Family JCC Arts & Culture department invite you to join us to create handmade jewelry and notes of encouragement to be delivered to communities in Israel. Together we’ll practice Tikkun olam and Tikkun ha’nefesh through creativity, inclusion, and giving. This is more than jewelry-making — it’s an act of hope, healing, and solidarity. Food drive: Bring a non-perishable food item between September 14 and 21 (kosher) to donate to The Wynne Thal Pantry.
This event is sponsored by Repair the World.
Register online for this free event.reap

Dough It Yourself Rosh HaShanah Challah Baking
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
The JCC’s Arts & Culture and Adults 55+ departments along with Calgary Jewish Federation’s JAC invite you to make your own round challah, symbolizing a sweet New Year.
Learn to braid, shape, and add festive touches such as raisins or honey. No experience needed. Fun for all ages and experience levels.
Book online

Truth and Reconciliation Day
2025-09-29 06:00 - 20:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Join Pearl for a meaningful drum circle, where she will share the teachings behind the practice.
The program will also feature a hands-on workshop to create Orange Shirt Awareness pins in honour of Truth and Reconciliation.
Register for free online, in person at the Customer Service Desk or by phone at 403-253-8600 x0 by Monday, September 22.
Pearl White Quills is a Blackfoot Woman from the Siksikaitsitapi ~ Blackfoot Confederacy. She is an old-style jingle dress pow wow dancer, traditional hand drum singer, professional beadwork artist, seamstress, and facilitator.

Marking October 7th: A Community Commemoration for Reflection & Resilience
2025-10-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Beth Tzedec Congregation, 1325 Glenmore Trail SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Join us for a powerful and meaningful gathering to honour the lives lost and forever changed by the tragic events of October 7.
The evening will also include the screening of The New Jew: Days of War.
This free event is presented in partnership with Calgary Jewish Federation, Beth Tzedec Calgary Jewish Film Festival and the Paperny Family JCC.
Online registration is required.

Open Sukkah
2025-10-06 10:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-07 10:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-08 10:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-09 10:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-12 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Our beautiful sukkah is open for the community to enjoy by sharing a meal or simply spending time in the festive space.
For more information and to book the sukkah for free, email Yanina Rabinovich.

Welcome Shabbat - October 2025
2025-10-10 10:30 - 11:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada

Chanukah Market
2025-11-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Join us for our annual Chanukah Market!
Come find that perfect gift or must-have for the holidays. Shop handmade goods from independent artists from holiday cards to jewelry, and pick up your Chanukah staples.
For information contact Yanina Rabinovich • 403-537-8596

Jewish Book Festival 2025
2025-11-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-25 10:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-26 10:00 - 20:30 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
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.

Nosh With Micah
2025-11-23 15:00 - 16:30 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Join registered dietician and author Micah Siva, for a hands-on culinary experience! Learn how to craft a stunning mezze board—perfect for your Chanukah celebration. Each participant will receive a personalized cutting board to use in class and take home. In partnership with PJ Library®.
For: Ages 10 and up.
$18 per person. Register now.
About Micah Siva
Micah Siva (Grobman) is an award winning cookbook author, trained chef, and registered dietitian, specializing in modern Jewish cuisine. A Calgary native, Micah fell in love with cooking watching her grandmother in the kitchen. After graduating from the Natural Gourmet Institute of Health & Culinary Arts, she pursued a career in nutrition and later worked for global brands, media outlets, and publications in food media. Micah authored the acclaimed cookbook, Nosh: Plant Forward Recipes Celebrating Modern Jewish Cuisine as well as children’s book, 1, 2, 3, Nosh with Me. She shares Jewish-inspired, plant-forward recipes through her blog, Nosh with Micah. Micah lives in Illinois with her husband, toddler, and sheepadoodle.

Crash of the Heavens
2025-11-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Join acclaimed author Douglas Century as he presents his latest book, Crash of the Heavens: The Remarkable Story of Hannah Senesh and the Only Military Mission to Rescue Europe’s Jews During World War II.
FREE
About Douglas Century
Douglas Century is the author and co-author of numerous bestselling books including Hunting El Chapo, Under and Alone, Brotherhood of Warriors, Barney Ross: The Life of a Jewish Fighter, The Last Boss of Brighton, and Takedown: The Fall of the Last Mafia Empire. His World War II non-fiction narrative, No Surrender, co-authored with Chris Edmonds, was the recipient of a 2020 Christopher Award. Born and raised in Calgary, Century graduated from Princeton University. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Globe and Mail, Rolling Stone, Billboard, and The Guardian.
