Events

Join us for Cartis Bracha (greeting cards) station, and honey market.

Join us for a unique Days of Awe experience. Cast away the previous year’s wrongdoings on a stand-up paddleboard. Cantor Russ from Beth Tzedec Synagogue will lead the Tashlich ceremony as we float on one of our city’s beautiful lagoons at Carburn Park in Riverbend SE. Bring your picnic for after the ceremony. By donation. […]

Join us for an afternoon of arts and crafts, and help decorate our beautiful community sukkah. All ages are welcome for this free event. Refreshments provided.

Paperny Family JCC Arts & Culture invites you to: Day of Truth and Reconciliation A Talk with Casey Eagle Speaker with introductory remarks by Cantor Russ Jayne from Beth Tzedec Congregation Sunday, September 26 10:30am MDT | On Zoom Free admission Casey Eagle Speaker is the aboriginal resource co-ordinator at Hull Services, a Calgary non-profit […]

September 30, 2021 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We honour the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. All are encouraged to wear the colour […]

All are welcome to view our Ability Arts Community Mural Exhibit at the Paperny Family JCC. Exhibit: October 17 to November 10, 2021. Open House: November 10, from 2:00 to 6:00pm. Join us to celebrate resilience, hope, and community!  

Author Ayelet Tsabari and her book, The Art of Leaving, in conversation with Dr. Angy Cohen, University of Calgary’s Postdoctoral Fellow in Israel Studies (pre-recorded in Israel). Ayelet Tsabari (צברי איילת) is the author of the memoir The Art of Leaving, winner of the Canadian Jewish Literary Awards, a finalist for the Hilary Weston Writers’ […]

Author / Youth Social Activist Maddison Tory and her book, Your Secret Superpower: Ignite Your Spark (in-person and virtual – subject to change). Maddison Tory is a Grade 12 Henry Wise Wood student from Calgary. She is a health advocate, children’s book author, international motivational speaker, and founder of her own social enterprise HUGS. Maddi […]

Author / Journalist Paul Alster discusses his book, Kin or Country with writer-editor and Paperny Family JCC Literary Festival chair Danyael Halprin (pre-recorded in Israel). British-Israeli broadcast journalist Paul Alster decided to write a novel highlighting the expected two-thirds increase in the Israeli population over the next 30 years, most which will come from the […]

Author Bonnie Kaplan, professor at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine and her book, The Better Brain: Overcome Anxiety, Combat Depression, and Reduce ADHD and Stress with Nutrition (virtual). Bonnie J Kaplan, PhD, is Professor Emerita in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. She has published widely on the […]

Author Alan Scott Haft and his book, Harry Haft: Survivor of Auschwitz, Challenger of Rocky Marciano (virtual). Alan Scott Haft was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1950. He is a 1973 graduate of Queens College, New York. He received his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law in 1978. He lives in […]

Join Barb Brittain-Marshall, host of Letter Writing Socials for a unique, fun, and in-person typewriter event called, Kibitz and Type. Do you have a story blossoming in your imagination? Do you love the feel and click-clack sound of typing out your prose on a typewriter? If your answer is an enthusiastic, “Yes!” then this is […]

Join actress and writer Kres Mersky (best known for her role in Revenge of the Nerds) for a 40-minute Q&A session to discuss her one-woman play she created: The Life and Times of A. Einstein. It is a hilarious and touching portrait of Albert Einstein as well as a humanizing look into the Nobel Laureate’s […]

Join us at the JCC for our upcoming Tu B'Shevat Terrarium Workshop and celebrate the 'New Year of the Trees'! Beat the winter blues and create your very own low-maintenance mini garden to enjoy at home. Facilitated by Danielle Braitman. Wednesday, January 12 | 7:00 - 8:30pm $18 Members & Public (Code: 8498) Call 403-253-8600, […]

Join the JCC, Kesher and Calgary Jewish Federation Inclusion for a beautiful Tu B'Shevat seder on Zoom. This event, led by Cantor Russell Jayne, includes a wonderful lunch from Karen's Café. Sunday, January 16 | 12:00 - 1:30pm $10 per adults and $5 per child for non Kesher members and free for Kesher members and […]

Celebrating JDAIM 2022 with music, wellness, and inclusion with Jennifer Buchanan of JB Music Therapy. Everyone is welcome but registration is required by February 4 via email to Karina Szulc. PLUS! All attendees will be entered into a draw for the chance to win a copy of Jennifer's book, Wellness, Wellplayed: The Power of a Playlist. […]

Photographer Hilary Gauld Camilleri of One for the Wall shares her passion for truth in storytelling, weaving tales of individuality and relationships through impactful imagery. She has poured her boundless energy into creating an annual series of images for the Waterloo Region Down Syndrome Society. View her specially-curated exhibit on our website (coming soon). Join Hilary on […]

SOLD OUT Adar is known both as the month of darkness and a time of good fortune. Enjoy learning about this complex month while exploring your own duality through art. This workshop is offered in-person and virtually and is facilitated by Alan Briks, MA, ATR-BC. Alan Briks is an art therapist and visual artist. He […]

Kishorit is a home for life, for adults with disabilities in Western Galilee. It is a supportive community that provides a continuum of residential, social, and vocational services. Kishorit members live full, independent lives – maturing and growing old with dignity. Life in Kishorit is driven by the principle that “each contributes to the community […]

Celebrate Purim with us followed by lunch at Karen's. In person or on Zoom. With Rabbi Leonard Cohen and live music by Fromage Chaud. For those joining us virtually, pick-up your food at the JCC on March 13 between 10:00 and 11:30am and then join us on Zoom at noon. Delivery is available • Donations […]

Morah Hilda Smith will share Purim songs and stories and we will have delicious Hamentaschen! Come dressed in costumes or wear a funny hat. Everyone is welcome!

Make a beautiful sack to hide part of the middle matzah! Learn about Passover, the seder and its traditions in a creative and crafty atmosphere! Join us online or in-person. Free! Register online or contact the Customer Service Desk at 403-253-8600, ext.0 | Code: 8656 For more information contact Karina Szulc or call 403-444-3158. View […]

Join First Lieutenant Polina Nadich and experience an Israeli elite soldier's workout and hear inspirational stories that will fill you with pride. Show your Israel pride and wear your army green colours (camo-facepaint optional)! Email Karina to register.

Join us on Israel's Remembrance Day at the JCC for a heartfelt ceremony honouring fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terror. In partnership with Temple B’nai Tikvah.

Join in our parade with flags and songs! Everyone is welcome!

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 / […]

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. […]

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, […]

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

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 - […]

Come celebrate Rosh HaShanah with us! Everyone is welcome!

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.

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. View poster

Come celebrate Sukkot with us! Everyone is welcome!

Enjoy a hearty soup, delicious sides and dessert as we celebrate the conclusion of Sukkot. This event it SOLD OUT. View poster  

Everyone is welcome to join us for songs, candle lighting, Kiddush, and hamotzi.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Come celebrate Chanukah with us! Everyone is welcome!

Light up the night with our FREE festive holiday experience! Join us at 5:30pm for Havdallah led by Temple B’nai Tikvah’s Musical Director, Katie Baker. At 6:00pm enjoy a live, magical LED neon show by Bravo Circus Studio & Entertainment, plus enjoy cookie decorating, crafts, music, and more. This event is hosted in partnership with […]

Movie directed by Julia von Heinz | PG 13 A German girl travels to Israel to help people with disabilities, where she learns a lot about the role of her grandparents in WWII and meets a man who wants to move to Berlin. Doors open at 3:00pm | Movie starts at 3:30pm Admission by donation. […]

This interactive and inclusive workshop will kindle your enjoyment of creating art. Attuning to your spirituality, with a sprinkle of whimsy and musical elements, a series of original practice-based art exercises offer a safe journey of personal creative expression, reflection, and meaningful exchange. $18 member $25 public Code: 9027 Register online or at the Customer […]