September 5 2010 - Toronto Premiere of Balkan Beat Box - 9:30pm
Part of ASHKENAZ FESTIVAL 2010
This event is FREE and presented by the Ashkenaz Festival (see below for more information or check out www.ashkenazfestival.com.
Combining the musical traditions of Europe and the Mediterranean rim with rock, reggae and electronic music, Balkan Beat Box’s fearless 21st century fusion has earned them “buzz” band status across Europe, Israel and North America.
The Ashkenaz Festival features the best and brightest of the global Jewish culture scene. This year, we are proud to present an amazing new festival featuring over 90 acts and 200-plus performers from across Canada and abroad.
September 7 2010 - The Changes that Change Us - 8:00pm
Weekly Learning with Rafi Cashman
Tuesday nights at The House will be dedicated to learning with Rafi Cashman.
Topic: The Changes that Change Us: Thinking Through the Dynamics of Life
Rafi will be exploring our journey's of change. He will be discussing the thought process that happens when we attempt to make change in our lives.
September 9 2010 - Rosh Hashanah -
Chag Sameach from The House!!
September 10 2010 - Rosh Hashanah -
September 13 2010 - What's the deal with... The Israeli Government - 7:30pm
Speaker: Einat Wilf - member of Knesset
An insider’s view of the major challenges and issues on the Israeli political agenda.
Einat Wilf is a Member of Knesset (Israeli parliament) on behalf of Israel's Labor Party and serves on the influential Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. Previously, she served as a Senior Fellow with the Jewish People Policy Planning Institute, as a Foreign Policy Advisor to Vice Premier Shimon Peres,and as a strategic consultant with McKinsey and Co. in New York.
Bio: Einat holds a BA in Government and Fine Arts from Harvard University, an MBA from INSEAD in France and a PhD in Political Science from the University of Cambridge. She is also the author of two books. Learn the facts, ask the questions. Form your own opinion
September 14 2010 - Birthright Registration Opens!! -
FREE, FREE, FREE
Don't miss this amazing Opportunity to go to Israel for FREE this winter.
Regisration opens Sept 14th at 10:00am.
September 14 2010 - Roundtable with Rafi Cashman - 8:00pm
an eveing of Open dialouge
Open Space is a conversation between the group’s participants in a more relaxed social atmosphere with a ‘salon’ like environment,
Join us and enjoy an evening of stimulating conversation to address the issues of daily life together (over food of course).
September 15 2010 - Second Look: Why Jews should NOT pray! - 8:00pm
Yes... You read that correctly!
Ready for the High Holy Days?
The House invites you to grab some sushi, pull up a couch and join Rabbi Rafi as we take a SECOND LOOK at Prayer
Whether you go sometimes, never go, or always go...it's time to find out why "prayer"isnt all its cracked up to be!
A second look is a "House" series of thought-based discussions for young adults in their 20's who are looking for a Judaism that fits into today's world.
September 16 2010 - Open House - 7:30pm
For first timers and those curious about The House
If you have never been to The House before, this program is for you!!
We are excited to open our doors to new visitors that are curious to see what we are all about. We invite to a special evening that will allow you to experience The House and will hopefully leave you wanting more.
Join us for a sushi dinner, a schmooze and a great discussion about something we face everyday...CHOICES, learn the secret to understanding and navigating choices to get where you really want to go.
We guarantee you will walk away with inspiring and relevant thoughts for you to use in your everyday life.
September 18 2010 - Yom Kippur -
Wishing you an Easy and Meaningful Fast
September 19 2010 - Cummer Lodge - 1:30 -4:00
Volunteer with Amazing seniors
Bridging the Generation GAP - Tikkun Olam Volunteer opportunity
Volunteer at Cummer Lodge nursing home and be a part of one of Toronto's largest Tikkun Olam Projects. Connect with amazing seniors through song, dance and inspiring holiday programming.
September 20 2010 - Intuitions, Emotions and Decision Making - 7:30pm
How to improve the quality of your decisions
Canadian Friends of Beit Issie Shaprio Young Leadership and The House present an evening of Sushi, Wine and an intimate and interactive presentation with Guest Speaker:
Uri Galimidi
Join us as Uri Galimidi guides us through the 3 ingredients of Decision - Making: The impact that your intuition and emotions have on your decisions you make, as well as what you need to know to avoid certain pitfalls of Decision Making
All proceeds will go to Beit Issie Shapiro. Beit Issie is Israel's leading organization that seeks to change the world in which people with disabilities and special needs live.
September 21 2010 - ChaTting at The House - 8:00pm
with Rabbi Applebaum
Ever feel like education is wasted on the youth?
CHATting in the House
An "old school" evening together with Rabbi Applelbaum
Topic: The Akeydah - Blind obedience or the ultimate test of faith
Sushi will be served
September 23 2010 - SUKKOT -
CHAG SAMEACH TO ALL !!
September 24 2010 - SUKKOT -
Chag Sameach!