October 12 2008 - 2nd Annual Sukkah Build Challenge - 10am
"If you build it, they will come!"
More Teams! More Prizes! More Sukkahs! More People!
Sign up as a team of 5 and get ready to receive to square off in a competition that you would least likely expect to find Jews...using Power tools!!
You bring the Team - we provide the Team Shirt, wood, nails, and all materials and get ready for our 2nd annual Sukkah building challenge!
AND not only will you design, cut, build, and decorate your sukkah which will be judged by professionals for various categories -but it will enable organizations such as JF&CS, Ve'Ahacta and others to use these structure during sukkot!
Sign up now, as space is limited and please sign up in your teams of 5!
October 12 2008 - Raising A Glass - 7:00pm
An exploration into the world of kosher wine!
Start the year off right by seeing the glass half full.
Join us at The House with special guest Rabbi Mordechai Levin, executive director of Kashruth Council of Canada, as we taste and explore the world of Kosher wine.
In conjunction with Heebonics and Canadian Jewish news.
October 16 2008 - Second Look Series: - 8:00pm
Is the Material World Immaterial
On one hand we make money and enjoy spending it and then we are asked to live in a shack for 7 days during Sukkot.
Find out how we view the balance and struggle between these two worlds.
Wine and Sushi will be served
A second look is a "House" series of thought based discussions for young adults who are looking for a Judaism that works in the real world!
October 16 2008 - Veahavta Volunteer night - 5 -9pm
volunteer with Veahavta as they get ready for a mission to Guyana
The House is teaming up with Ve'ahavta in preparation for Veahavta's upcoming medical mission to Guyana in November.
Volunteers will be packing pharmaceuticals and other medical supplies for the mission in our sukkah.
They are also going to hear an inspiring personal account from one of the most experienced participants on the mission: Leah Aronson.
Rain Location
The House
469 Eglinton Ave. W, #203
October 19 2008 - JF&CS Sukkah Party - 11:00 -1:30pm
The House is partnering with JF&CS for the 2nd annual Sukkah Party
The House is partnering with Jewish Family and Child Services (JFCS) to run our 2nd annual Sukkah party for JFCS clients.
We are going to have a music workshop, a drum circle, pizza and snacks in our big Sukkah.
Rain Location - The House
468 Eglinton Ave W. unit #203
October 19 2008 - Volunteer at Cummer Lodge Nursing home - 1:45 - 4:15
Celebrate Sukkot by bridging the generation gap
Be a part of one of Toronto's largest Tikkun Olam projects.
Connect with amazing seniors through song, dance,
storytelling and inspring holiday programs
Address: 205 Cummer Avenue
October 25 2008 - JAM - 9:30 PM
A night of music, song and storytelling
Come out and join other musicians
and music lovers as we explore
Jewish melodies and stories in a
candle lit , chilled atomosphere.
October 27 2008 - Whats the deal with....Aiding Africa -
Featuring Rick Hodes: can one person really change the world?
The 'What's The Deal With' Speaker series has obtained some significant star power this October with Dr.Rick Hodes.
CNN has selected Dr. Rick Hodes, JDC’s Medical Director in Ethiopia as a finalist in the “Championing Children” category of “CNN Heroes,”
a program which highlights “ordinary” people for their extraordinary achievements.
Dr. Hodes was selected from among thousands for his exemplary work caring for those with heart disease, spine disease, and cancer in Ethiopia over the past two decades.
October 30 2008 - Challah for Chesed - 7:00pm
Bake it, Eat it, Share it
Join The House and Shira Lipner as we teach you the best Challah recipe in the city.
You will learn how to make the most delicious challah, take one home with you and share the other one with others.
*Chesed = hebrew for act of kindness
This months partner: BAC
to have your crew partner for one of the events, please contact Jodi @ The House!