Paperny Family JCC

Welcome Shabbat - Israel's Birthday
2022-05-06 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Edmonton) | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Join in our parade with flags and songs!
Everyone is welcome!

Shmita Exhibit - Call for Submissions
2022-07-08 | AB
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
For the Paperny Family JCC’s Shmita Exhibit from August 18 to 31.
We are hosting an open exhibit highlighting local artists who have created pieces that align with sustainability, agriculture, and the Jewish yearly cycle.
Open to all levels of talent.
Artists may submit a ritual object, fine art, or film / video.
Deadline for submissions is Friday, July 8.
For more information or if you have questions, please email Karina Szulc or call 403-444-3158.

Outdoor Painting
2022-07-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Join Kesher for a fun afternoon of painting with Sarah Bing, creating a masterpiece inspired by this Shmita year. We will create art that aligns with sustainability, agriculture, and the Jewish yearly cycle.
Sunday, July 31
1:00-3:00pm | Paperny Family JCC
Materials provided
Paintings will be showcased at the JCC from August 18 to 31.
This is a free event but registration is required by contacting Karina Szulc by email or by phone at 403-473-8073.
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Shmita Exhibit
2022-08-18 - 2022-08-31 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
From August 18 to 31, the Paperny Family JCC is presenting the Shmita Exhibit.
This open exhibit highlights local artists who have created pieces that align with sustainability, agriculture, and the Jewish yearly cycle.
Meet the Artists on Thursday, August 18 from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Refreshments provided.
For more information or if you have questions, please email Karina Szulc or call 403-444-3158.

Choirs of the World Chai Notes Concert
2022-08-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Join us at the Paperny Family JCC for a truly spectacular musical experience featuring: Community Intergenerational Choir (Sharim Kids Choir and Voices Seniors Choir), Cantares Latin American Choir (Venezuela), and the Calgary Crescendo Choir Society.
Recommended admission: $18 donation

Celebrate Rosh HaShanah at the JCC
2022-09-20 10:00 - 2022-09-22 20:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Experience how Rosh HaShanah is celebrated around the world with fun activities, honey tasting from local Alberta beekeepers, and more!
Holiday Market
Tuesday, September 20 & Wednesday, September 21
10am-12pm and 4-8pm
Dr. Monique Withers – Recipes and stories from the Jewish Kitchen of Curaçao.
Tuesday, September 20
10:30am
Zeev Berger and the Schmoozers – Enjoy a Music Café and Open Mic.
Thursday, September 22
6:00pm
For more information email Karina Szulc or call 403-444-3158.
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Welcome Shabbat - Rosh HaShanah Special
2022-09-23 10:30 - 11:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Come celebrate Rosh HaShanah with us!
Everyone is welcome!

Every Child Matters with Kylee Dawn
2022-09-30 10:30 - 23:30 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
All ages are welcome to wear your
orange shirt, and join us in recognizing National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
We will also create a community mosaic.
For more information email Karina Szulc or call 403-444-3158.

Sukkah Decorating
2022-10-09 15:00 - 17:00 | AB
Join us for an afternoon of arts and crafts and help decorate our beautiful community Sukkah!
All ages are welcome to this free event. Refreshments provided.
For more information, email Karina Szulc or call 403-444-3158.
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Welcome Shabbat - Sukkot Special
2022-10-14 11:00 - 11:30 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Come celebrate Sukkot with us!
Everyone is welcome!

Zuppa in the Sukkah
2022-10-16 12:00 - 14:00 | AB
Enjoy a hearty soup, delicious sides and dessert as we celebrate the conclusion of Sukkot.
This event it SOLD OUT.
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JCC Music Café Open Mic
2022-10-27 18:30 - 21:00, 2022-11-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Calling all singers, songwriters, musicians, poets, comics, and those with talents to share.
Whether you perform on stage, at home, in the closet, car, or shower… All are welcome to join us for our open mic nights at the JCC!
Hosted by Florence Shustack and Aqy Baba
Thursdays: April 20, May 18, June 25
6:30pm – Doors open at 6:00pm
For more info and to pre-register email Karina Szulc or call 403-444-3158.
In collaboration with Calgary Arts Development and powered by Calgary Jewish Federation.

Welcome Shabbat
2022-11-25 11:00 - 11:30 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Everyone is welcome to join us for songs, candle lighting, Kiddush, and hamotzi.

Jewish Book Festival
2022-11-27, 2022-11-28, 2022-11-29, 2022-11-30, 2022-12-01, 2022-12-02, 2022-12-03, 2022-12-04 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Many a book is like a key to unknown chambers within the castle of one’s own self. – Franz Kafka
Enjoy Jewish literature, meet authors, get your Chanukah shopping done, renew your library, and celebrate with pride!
Book Festival Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 10am-7pm
Friday: 10am-1:30pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm
For more information email Karina Szulc or call 403-444-3158.
In partnership with Owl’s Nest Books.
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Jewish Book Festival - Douglas Century
2022-11-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
The Last Boss of Brighton: Boris “Biba” Nayfeld and the Rise of the Russian Mob in America.
Join us for a conversation with Douglas Century – bestselling author and Calgarian, as he reveals the untold story of the epic rise and fall of Boris Nayfeld, also known as Biba, one of the most notorious Russian mob bosses of our era. Biba’s story is a mind-boggling journey that took him from petty street crime in the USSR to billion- dollar embezzlement in America.
Q&A, book signing, and refreshments to follow.
Free event.
More info: email Karina Szulc or call 403-444-3158.
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Jewish Book Festival - Caribbean Jewish Dinner
2022-11-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Once Jews on the Island at the Center of the World
Join us for a delicious and kosher Caribbean Jewish dinner.
$25 per person (includes appetizer, main dish, and dessert ).
Please register at the JCC Customer Service Desk by Sunday, November 27 or call 403-253-8600, ext.0. Limited spots available.
More info: email Karina Szulc or call 403-444-3158.
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Jewish Book Festival - Monique Withers
2022-11-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Jewish Life on the Small Island of Curaçao
Join us for a presentation by Monique Withers. She will share about Jewish life on the small Island of Curacao. Learn about Mikve Israel-Emanuel (the oldest surviving synagogue in the Americas), the carved mahogany holy ark and the sand floors, and learn some words in the native tongue, Papiamento.
Q&A and refreshments to follow.
Free event.
More info: email Karina Szulc or call 403-444-3158.
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Jewish Book Festival - Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer
2022-12-04 13:30 - 15:30 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
The Little Gate Crasher: The Life and Photos of Mace Bugen
Celebrate IDPD 2022 with Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer – mom, inclusion advocate, author, and educator. Join us for an entertaining and profound presentation about Gabrielle’s great-uncle Mace Bugen, through his journey as a first- generation Jewish-American kid in working-class Philipsburg, NJ to becoming the first celebrity selfie artist – way ahead of his time!
Q&A and refreshments to follow.
Free event.
This event is sponsored by:
Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Alberta
Calgary Jewish Federation
More info: email Karina Szulc or call 403-444-3158.
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Mindfulness & Disability with Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer
2022-12-04 15:30 - 17:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Disability, Autism, Mental Health, Neurodiversity, and More: A Mindfulness Approach
In recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer will share her experience as a mother, inclusion advocate, author, and educator – and how mindfulness will bring more wellness to you and your loved ones, and enrich your relationships.
Sponsored by The Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities
In partnership with: Calgary Jewish Federation, Paperny Family JCC, and the Alberta Government
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Marvellous Menorahs - A Glowing Chanukah Exhibit
2022-12-13, 2022-12-14, 2022-12-15 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Come to the Paperny Family JCC and admire all of the beautiful Chanukiahs (Chanukah menorahs) and discover the wonderful stories related to them.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE PART OF THIS EXHIBIT?
From now through to December 11 bring your favourite/special menorah to the JCC and write a story about it or share a special Chanukah memory.
For more information, email Karina Szulc.
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