The MNjcc is committed to financial accessibility. Financial assistance is available for the following: Freddie Shore Learn to Swim Program Music Scholarship and Innovation Fund and more. Visit us online today to learn more. FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY Equitable Access Program The MNjcc is committed to financial accessibility. Financial assistance is available to qualifying applicants for the following programs and services: Freddie Shore Learn to Swim Subsidy Thanks to the generosity of longtime donor Freddie Shore, the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre can offer free swim and aquatic leadership classes to people of all ages. Through Mr Shore's generous continued support, the MNjcc can extend its reach and continue its important work towards preventing unnecessary drowning tragedies. To apply for this subsidy, please fill out FORM #1 below. The Wichin Paxson Abberger Music Fund Financial assistance to help cover the cost of our music programs and choirs. To apply for this subsidy, please fill out FORM #1 below. Fitness Memberships * The free membership program is currently full with a long waitlist. You can still apply and will be placed on a waitlist if your application is approved. When you submit your application, please indicate if you’d like to purchase the 50% off membership while you’re waiting for a free spot to open up. There are currently spots available for 50% membership assistance Details can be found here. To apply for this subsidy, please fill out FORM #2 below. JCamp (Summer, Winter, March Break) To apply for this subsidy, please fill out FORM #1 below. Access and Inclusion Programs Please contact inclusion@mnjcc.org for further information and availability Adult Daytime Culture and Education Programs Please email lisar@mnjcc.org should you require financial assistance Application forms as well as further information is available here: FORM #1 - Equitable Access Application Form – PROGRAMS FORM #2 - Equitable Access Application Form – FITNESS MEMBERSHIP: * The free membership program is currently full with a long waitlist. You can still apply and will be placed on a waitlist if your application is approved. When you submit your application, please indicate if you’d like to purchase the 50% off membership while you’re waiting for a free spot to open up. There are currently spots available for 50% membership assistance Completed applications must be emailed to eap@mnjcc.org. For questions, please contact eap@mnjcc.org.

The MNjcc is your favourite community centre in the heart of downtown Toronto.  Join our fitness and aquatics centre, register for a program, enrol your child in preschool or support the Miles Nadal JCC's vital work in the community. WELCOME TO THE MILES NADAL JCC MEMBERSHIP SWIM LESSONS GROUP FITNESS ARTS & CULTURE JEWISH COMMUNITY ATHLETICS, DANCE & SELF-DEFENSE CAMPS & SCHOOL BREAKS PERSONAL TRAINING ACCESSIBILITY & INCLUSION CAREERS SCHOOLS WELLNESS The MNjcc remains vigilant about safety. We are taking proactive steps that are out of an abundance of caution. This includes security guards at our entrance and working closely with our partners at the Toronto Police Service. We are thankful to our community members for complying with our safety procedures. THE MNJCC OFFERS... TODAY AT THE J BECOME A MEMBER FIND A PROGRAM BOOK A TOUR SUMMER REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

The MNjcc is committed to financial accessibility. Financial assistance is available for the following: Freddie Shore Learn to Swim Program Music Scholarship and Innovation Fund and more. Visit us online today to learn more. IMPORTANT INFO / CLOSURES / ENTRY & EXIT PROCEDURES ALWAYS CHECK THIS PAGE BEFORE COMING INTO THE MNJCC Thank you for your continued support and for working together to keep the MNjcc community safe by following our security and building access procedures. MNjcc Building Access Protocols Our Spadina entrance doors will remain accessible only by swiping your access card. Prior to entry, all attendees without an access card will state which program or activity they are attending and sign in at the Information Desk. Please do not hold the door open for others. Allow individuals to either scan in or check in with Security Staff. The public washrooms and Jacob’s Lounge continue to be closed to the general public until further notice. Please only exit the building via the main Spadina doors. Fitness Centre Members: Please bring your digital or physical Fitness Membership card and scan in x 3 times: 1. At the Spadina entrance 2. At the security desk 3. At the doors or elevator that lead down to the Fitness Centre If you do not have a fitness membership card , you will be directed to check in at the Information Desk to verify your membership. A digital membership card can be accessed via the Amilia app (Google Play or the App Store). Click on the Account icon and upload a current profile picture (mandatory). Program Participants and Guests: Please check in with security staff to inform them which program or activity you’re participating in, and sign in at the Information Desk. Guests or participants without an access card may be asked to present photo ID. Stairwell Access: Access to the 2nd/3rd Floor programming areas will only be available to participants who have already been issued access cards. Please do not hold the door open for others and allow individuals to scan in or check in with the Information Desk. The doors may be unlocked during peak programming times and program areas accessible via the main stairwell. Locked Doors: You may use the intercom to speak with Information Desk Staff. Safety is our primary responsibility with regards to accessing programming areas. Buzzing patrons in remotely is at the discretion of Staff. You may be asked to return to the lobby to check-in and will be granted access via the elevator. ENTRY & EXIT PROCEDURES CURRENT ALERTS: The Jacobs Lounge will be closed on Thursday, June 19 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. To accommodate for Pride Shabbat on Friday, June 20, please check out the following building closures: Gym Schedule Gym South will be closed at 9am for the rest of the day. Gym North Gym North will close at 1pm for the rest of the day. Aerobics Studio East Aerobics Studio will be closed at 12pm for the rest of the day. West Aerobics Studio will be closed at 4pm for the rest of the day. Friday June 27: Hot Water will be disrupted and the Steam Rooms will be closed starting at 8:00 am. The estimated time of completion is 11:00 am.

Beautiful, multifunctional theatre inside the Miles Nadal JCC AL GREEN THEATRE About the AGT Upcoming Events Information for Patrons About the AGT ABOUT THE AGT The Al Green Theatre is an accessible 250 seat venue located on the corner of Bloor Street and Spadina Avenue, inside the Miles Nadal JCC. Steps away from Spadina Station, we are accessible by streetcar, subway and bus. Multiple parking lots and numerous food options surround our building. Since the fall of 2003 the AGT has hosted an array of different events including theatre, dance, music, film, lectures, conferences, social events and film shoots. Year-round bookings and professional staff are just some of the perks of joining the AGT family. Upcoming Events UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE AGT Information for Patrons INFORMATION FOR PATRONS The staff of Al Green Theatre is dedicated to delivering impeccable customer service. To ensure all patrons have an extraordinary experience we have prepared some frequently asked questions for your convenience. Should you need clarification on any of this information please contact peterf@mnjcc.org . Client Services THE TENDER LAND Toronto City Opera presents: The Tender Land follows the coming-of-age story of Laurie, torn between new possibilities and the deep-rooted ties to her home. The score evokes the pastoral beauty of farm-life while underscoring the emotional complexity of growing up and seeking one’s place in the world. JUNE 18, 21, 22, 2025, AL GREEN THEATRE TICKETS MARY MARRY MERRY GO ROUND Reason d'être dance productions presents two new dance works: Around the World, a gritty, poetic unraveling of love, and Mary Marry Merry Go Round, circles of loss and love in the lives of women as mothers, caregivers and care receivers. JUNE 20, 26, 27, AL GREEN THEATRE TICKETS 92Y LIVE x MILES NADAL JCC PRESENTS: HOW TRUMP RETOOK THE WHITE HOUSE AND THE DEMOCRATS LOST AMERICA Join Wall Street Journal’s Josh Dawsey, The New York Times’ Tyler Pager and The Washington Post’s Isaac Arnsdorf with Pulitzer Prize winner Maggie Haberman for a conversation about Donald Trump’s stunning political comeback, what it means for America, and Dawsey, Pager, and Arnsdorf’s new account of the election, 2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America. In a special conversation, hear these award-winning reporters talk to Maggie Haberman about how the 2024 election is influencing Trump’s policy — vindicating and emboldening him — and what it means for US democracy. THURSDAY, JULY 17, AL GREEN THEATRE TICKETS

We all know that swimming is a fantastic exercise. It works muscle groups all over your body and is great for helping develop both your strength and your endurance. It’s also an important life skill to keep practising, and lane swimming is the ideal way to become an even stronger swimmer. LANE & REC SWIM LANE SWIM POOL POLICIES Swimmers must take a shower before entering the pool. Their body must be visibly wet; their hair must be visibly soaked unless they are wearing a bathing/shower cap. No person infected with a communicable disease or having open sores on his or her body shall enter the pool No person shall bring a glass bottle/container onto the deck or into the pool No person shall pollute the water in the pool in any manner and spitting, spouting of water and blowing the nose in the pool or on the deck are prohibited No person shall engage in boisterous play in or about the pool The maximum number of bathers permitted on the deck and in the pool must be followed at all times Swimmers must follow all rules set by the lifeguard Please refrain from taking photos and videos unless you have received authorization from the MNjcc Bags are prohibited on the pool deck and may only be brought into the viewing gallery. Please secure all personal belongings in the change room lockers. RECREATIONAL SWIM Rec swim is now available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday afternoons. Our guidelines for Rec Swim can be found here . Pool Schedule AQUATICS ALERTS Click here to receive important updates about the pool including schedule changes (as they happen). learn more and register While we can’t always guarantee when we can provide more lane space, we always try to make the best use of space possible. We value our members and want you to know that whenever possible, we'll add an extra lane or two. We all know that swimming is a fantastic exercise. It works for muscle groups all over your body and is great for helping develop both your strength and your endurance. It’s also an important life skill to keep practising, and lane swimming is the ideal environment to train yourself to become an even stronger swimmer. You never know when you might need it. Lane swimming is also a fantastic training ground for swimmers who may take part in amateur events, such as open water swims, triathlons, etc. Regular lane swimming sessions help burn fat and build muscle. This is all because of the extra resistance the water places on your body. Water offers six times as much resistance as air, meaning you need to put six times as much effort into moving yourself through it than you do through air and it’s this resistance that makes lane swimming such great exercise. This extra resistance that water offers, however, is also great for helping you avoid, or recover from, injury. This is because it supports the joints and it means that there’s no impact going through them, meaning you’re much less likely to contract an injury while exercising, while it also helps you build up strength after an injury without the risk of making it worse. Pool Schedule Lane Swim Recreational Swim Pool Policies Sign up for Aquatics Alerts Lane Swim POOL SCHEDULES Recreational Swim Pool Policies Sign up for Aquatics Alerts POOL SCHEDULE - JUNE 16 - 30 POOL SCHEDULE - CANADA DAY

Drop in and play basketball, pickleball or volleyball. Bring the little ones to Family Jungle Gym or Rec Swim. Sign the kids up for Mixed Martial Arts, Basketball or Dance! ATHLETICS, DANCE & SELF DEFENSE CLASSES + DROP-IN ACTIVITIES *NEW* Rent a Court! We’ve partnered with CatchCorner by Sports Illustrated to allow you to rent a pickleball, soccer, basketball or volleyball court in just a few clicks! View availability and instantly rent. BOOK A COURT! GYM SCHEDULE - JUNE Hot Summer, Cool Prices! Join us for unbeatable fun without breaking the bank! Drop-ins are only $10, June through August 2025 for Basketball, Volleyball and Pickleball. Membership is not required to participate in our Drop-in programs. Equipment is available to borrow with valid ID and cash deposit. GYM SCHEDULE - CANADA DAY

Historical lectures and discussions, presentations and more HISTORY HISTORICAL LECTURES & DISCUSSIONS Historical Lectures and Discussions Inside Toronto’s Architectural Treasures - Mondays, June 9 - June 23, 1:00 - 2:30 pm Explore the rich and diverse histories of some of downtown Toronto’s architectural gems and hidden treasures! In this three-part illustrated series, Marta will use archival and current images to discuss Eaton's College Street Store (and The Carlu), St. Anne's Anglican Church and Old City Hall. Join us in person at the Miles Nadal JCC, virtually on Zoom, or register to receive the recordings. REGISTER

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You don't need to quantify or qualify your Jewishness; we welcome you and everything you bring to the table at Jewish& - a program that explicitly gathers multi-faith, multi-cultural, multi-ethnic folks and families for Jewish exploration, education and celebration. JEWISH& What is Jewish& Upcoming Programs Support our Work Jewish& Resources What is Jewish& Half Jewish? Part Jewish? An eighth Jewish on your grandfather’s side? You don't need to quantify or qualify your Jewishness! We welcome you and everything you bring to the table at Jewish& - a program that explicitly gathers multi-faith, multi-cultural, multi-ethnic folks and families for Jewish exploration, education and celebration. For questions about any of these programs, please email laurens@mnjcc.org . WHAT IS JEWISH& Upcoming Programs UPCOMING PROGRAMS Support our Work SUPPORT JEWISH& We’re so proud of the outstanding programs and events we offer. Now we’re hoping we can count on you to support us! Any amount helps. Please click here to donate! Jewish& Resources JEWISH& RESOURCES 18Doors (Formerly Interfaith Family) 18Doors empowers people in interfaith relationships— individuals, couples, families and their children—to engage in Jewish life and make Jewish choices, and encourages Jewish communities to welcome them. https://18doors.org Jews of Colour Canada Jews of Colour Canada is a social group and online community for Jews of Colour and our allies in Canada.https://jewsofcolour.ca No Silence On Race No Silence on Race is born out of the necessity for racial equity and inclusivity in Jewish spaces in Canada. https://www.nosilenceonrace.ca The Jews of Color Initiative The Jews of Color Initiative is a national effort focused on building and advancing the professional, organizational and communal field for Jews of Color.https://jewsofcolorinitiative.org Global Jews Be’chol Lashon (Hebrew for “in every language”) strengthens Jewish identity by raising awareness about the ethnic, racial and cultural diversity of Jewish identity and experience. https://globaljews.org Danforth Jewish Circle The Danforth Jewish Circle is a joyous & inclusive, accessible & inspiring, egalitarian & independent Jewish community. Our members include singles and families of all ages who come from diverse Jewish backgrounds and cultural traditions, interfaith and intercultural families, and the full spectrum of sexual orientations and gender identities https://djctoronto.com Stay tuned for upcoming programs by subscribing to our newsletters.

Canadian Jewish Playwriting Competition, Lectures and more THEATRE Past Winners Upcoming Events Canadian Jewish Playwriting Competition Canadian Jewish Playwriting Competition CANADIAN JEWISH PLAYWRITING COMPETITION CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Originally a program run by an independent group of dedicated volunteers, The Toronto Jewish Theatre Committee, the Canadian Jewish Playwriting Competition was founded in 1989 and operated out of the Bathurst JCC in North Toronto. In 1999, the MNjcc adopted this program and ran it with a group of jurors from the professional theatre community. Before 2006 there was an average of six plays submitted each year. With more publicity and exposure, up to 40 plays are submitted from six Canadian provinces, the United States and Israel each contest year. The competition is now a bi-annual program. Generously supported by The Asper Foundation. Thank you to our partners: The Winnipeg Jewish Theatre, The Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company, The Segal Centre for the Performing Arts and Bema Productions. Click here to read the submission guidelines. The deadline for submissions was May 25, 2025. The winner will be announced in September 2025. Please note – playwrights do not receive feedback on their entries. Looking for our own Al Green Theatre, located in the Miles Nadal JCC? Click here . Upcoming Events Stay updated about upcoming programs by subscribing to our newsletters . UPCOMING PROGRAMS 2023 Winner: The Child You Deserve by Julia Peterson – Saskatoon It is 1957, and three generations of Jewish women are gathered around a Montreal apartment's kitchen table. Jenny has big dreams for her daughter and a second chance at love with her partner, Rivka. When Jenny's mother crashes into their lives the women have to confront their dreams, fears and responsibilities for their communities, the future and each other. The play serves as a standalone sequel to A Man in the House by Elinore Siminovitch and was written by her granddaughter. julia peterson 2023 2019 Winner: Elijah by Hannah Rittner - Toronto. In Elijah, Leora travels from Toronto to Halifax to celebrate the days of awe (the week between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) with her expecting queer-sister Shira and her non-binary Israeli partner Ariel. A play about the transformative power of forgiveness and how it impacts our ability to move beyond the trauma of the past. hannah rittner 2019 2015 Winner: The Great Divide by Alix Sobler – Winnipeg. On Saturday March 25, 1911 at 4:45 pm, someone started screaming “Fire!” on the 8th floor of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory on the lower east side of Manhattan. Within10 minutes 146 workers, most of them young women, most of them recent immigrants from some of the most oppressed countries in the world at the time, lay dead either on the floor of the sweatshop or on the street eight stories below. The Great Divide tells the story of just a few of these doomed workers, the lives they led, and the lessons they learned during their time in the American garment district. Photo of Alix by Matthew Dunivan Photography alix sobler 2015 2012 Winner: Shiksa by Cairn Moore – Winnipeg Shiksa tells the story of Emma McTavish, a portrait painter who falls for family lawyer Zack Stein. Zack is a secular Jew and Emma is a non-practising Catholic. When Zack’s overprotective parents discover their only son has secretly married a "shiksa", the honeymoon is on hiatus. Zack’s father declares his son dead, while Zack’s mother goes on a crusade of her own. As Zack moves farther away from his family, Emma finds solace in the most unlikely of places. cairn moore 2012 2010 Winner: Corpus by Darrah Teitel – Montreal Megan White is a PHd candidate at The University of Toronto in the Department of Peace and Conflict. She studies genocide and her thesis examines the psychology of the perpetrators of modern genocide. Megan meets Heinrich in a chat room. Heinrich is a squeegee kid living in east Berlin with his grandmother Eva, the ex-wife of an ex SS officer. The illumination of Eva’s story launches Megan’s thesis into unexplored and incendiary territory. darrah teitel 2010 2008 Winner: Strange Land by Alexis Diamond – Montreal Strange Land is set in Montreal’s Jewish neighbourhood on the Main (Saint Lawrence Blvd.) in 1942, during the Conscription crisis. The play is about how the three women of a struggling Jewish immigrant family attempt to forge a place in the New World after the death of the pater familias, only to be thwarted by conflicting aims and the narratives of identity imported from the Old World. At a time of war, rampant paranoia and virulent prejudice, Dinah risks everything to pull out hatred by its roots and rewrite the story of the New World. Photo of Alexis by Ron Diamond alexis diamond 2008 2006 Winner: Guess Who’s Coming to Sabbath by Phil Pivnick Guess Who's Coming to Sabbath offers smart and often witty dialogue about Judaism and religion's common stance again homosexuality and same-sex marriage. In the play, a couple anticipates a surprise announcement from their son, Isaac. Peter is Isaac's surprise; he's also Isaac's fiancé. Isaac's normally open-minded father, Morty, is a proud Jewish man and he's furious with his son's choice. Marjory, his dying mother, is doing her best to find joy in her son's happiness. phil pivnick 2006 2003 Winner: Yahrzeit (Memorial) by Alex Poch Goldin – Toronto Meyer has had a stroke and lost the use of one hand so the entire world must suffer with him, including his pro-Palestinian son, his Serbian caregiver, and his absent, lesbian daughter. Entrenched in his opinions, Meyer knows how everything should be regardless of what anyone else thinks. Beset by guilt however, he lights Yahrzeit candles in memory of his late wife and is secretly sending money to Israel to plant a forest for her. Meanwhile, his son’s marriage is collapsing, his caregiver is giving him tsuris, his missing daughter shows up with only a bus ticket and a boy scout is on the loose in his building. Sooner or later, something’s going to crack and when it does, Meyer will find that life has a few surprises left in store. alex poch goldin 2003 2001 Winner: Sara’s Cave by Don Molnar – Toronto Sara’s Cave is about a woman who hides a Jewish family in her root cellar during the German occupation of Poland. Anna must also billet two German officers. While one is in a desperate struggle with his conscience, the other baits a trap for her, with a sack of potatoes. A man who escaped the German death squad finds Anna’s root cellar and enters looking for help. All this happens during Passover, a time when hospitality, for Jews, means so much. don molnar 2001 1999 Winner: Einstein’s Gift by Vern Thiessen – Alberta Einstein’s Gift follows the life and work of Nobel laureate Dr. Fritz Haber, a man who risked everything for a country that never accepted him. Haber, a chemist who worked hard to enhance life, discovered too late that when his knowledge was put in the hands of the wrong people, millions would die and that his efforts to serve humanity were futile against political will, nationalism, and war. vern thiessen 1999 2021 Winner: Precipice by Primrose Madayag Knazan - Winnipeg Precipice follows Sharrah’s conversion story to Judaism, a journey that takes her from her future in-laws’ Seder table to a synagogue in the Philippines. Caught between her Filipino mother’s expectations and her brother’s estrangement from the family, she wonders if she’s ready to walk the path of the Torah. primrose madayag knazan 2021 2017 Winner: The Covenant by Alice Abracen - Montreal. The Covenant is set in June 1944, as Red Cross dignitaries are marveling at the lively town of Theresienstadt: a haven for the Jewish people in the heart of Czechoslovakia. Little do they know that this paradise is a ghetto and a concentration camp, elaborately staged in order to conceal Nazi crimes against humanity. Forced to participate in the terrible charade, the ambitious politician Peter and the dedicated doctor Hilde find their idealism, their faith, and their love put to a terrible test. Inspired by a true story. The Covenant’s dramaturges were Sarah Elkashef and Brian Drader. alice abracen 2017 2013 Winner: The Girl Rabbi of the Golden West by Jennifer Wise – Victoria. Written for the 150th anniversary of Canada's oldest continuously active synagogue, The Girl Rabbi of the Golden West uses comedy and cross-dressing to solve a real-life historical mystery: how did it happen that in 19th-century Canada, an orthodox congregation hired a woman as their rabbi? Throughout the High Holiday season of 1895, Miss Ray Frank of California made history by officiating from the pulpit of Congregation Emanu-El in Victoria, BC. Written for seven female actors who impersonate, by turns, the women and the men of the synagogue, this site-specific comedy celebrates the surprisingly progressive values that brought a woman to the bema in a gold-rush town, and healed a bitterly divided community while inspiring the man who would go on to become Canada's first Jewish judge. jennifer wise 2013 2011 Winner: Haunted by Daniel Karasik – Toronto When Abby’s husband dies she starts attending synagogue. She befriends David, the young rabbi, and now that friendship is turning into something more. Meanwhile, her daughter claims she’s begun to spend time with her father’s ghost. A play about rational people intoxicated by the unseen. daniel karasik 2011 2009 Winner: Martyrs Street by Misha Shulman - New York/Israel/Toronto Through the story of two neighbours, Martyrs Street depicts the rise of religious and nationalist radicalism, both Palestinian and Jewish, in the West Bank city of Hebron. misha shulman 2009 2007 Winner: The Bleeding Season by Brandon Marlon – Ottawa During the First Intifada in Israel (1987-1993) Koby Mandola was an ambulance paramedic and his best friend Talia Gidoli was a police officer. Fresh out of the IDF, they dealt together with the violence and casualties that seemed without foreseeable end. Ten years later arrives the Second Intifada (2000-2005), and Talia is now a Mossad agent who, with her partner Levy Tzion, tracks down a key Hamas operative in Canada who shared his childhood with Koby in Khan Yunis before the uprisings so severely polarized Jewish Israelis and Palestinian Arabs. Facing each other under such special circumstances, both sides confront their choices and hold the other to account in a mutual crucible of principle, memory, and faith. brandon marlon 2007 2005 Winner: Lost Daughter by Tara Goldstein – Toronto Lost Daughter is an historical drama inspired by William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. It is set in the Canadian city of Toronto in the summer of 1933, a summer of intense heat and widespread unemployment. A summer when Gentile youth wore swastika badges to keep the city’s Jews out of public parks and away from beaches. Lost Daughter engages with the themes of Canadian xenophobia and anti-Semitism in the summer of 1933, but also portrays the rich tradition of forgiveness in Jewish thought and culture. In the summer of 2008, on the 75th anniversary of the Christie Pits riot, the play had its Canadian premiere as part of the Toronto Fringe Festival. tara goldstein 2005 2002 Winner: Remember Me by Irene Watts – Vancouver Marianne Kohn arrives in England on the first Kindertransport allowed to leave Nazi Germany. At Liverpool Street Station she waits for a sponsor. Finally, a woman whose expected young domestic, has not arrived is persuaded to take in the eleven year old refugee. Her refugee status is belittled by her hosts. Only the resident maid and a friend she makes at school, give her some measure of stability. At the outbreak of World War 2, Marianne is evacuated to Wales, and a series of unsuitable billets. Marianne never gives up hope of a reunion with her mother who on the day of the great evacuation, arrives in England on a domestic permit. irene watts 2002 2000 Winner: Gordin in America by Beth Kaplan – Ontario Jacob Gordin, a writer, educator, and socialist reformer, is forced to emigrate from Russia to New York in 1891, at the age of 38. He quickly becomes the leading playwright in the heated world of the Yiddish theatre on the Lower East Side and subsequently around the world. Gordin’s wife and many children, who follow later, have a difficult time adjusting to the new world. With his bull-headed zeal, he makes dangerous enemies, one of whom, Abraham Cahan of the Jewish Daily Forward, embarks on a poisonously destructive vendetta. Gordin dies at the age of fifty-six, bitter that his life’s work has been undone. But there is hope a descendent will tell his tale. Jacob Gordin’s eighth child, Nadia or Nettie, was my grandmother. This is the true story, told in brief scenes, of the extraordinary life of playwright and rabble-rouser Jakov Mikhailovich Gordin, known in his time as the Jewish Shakespeare. beth kaplan 2000 PAST WINNERS Past Winners

Pool Schedule, Group Exercise Schedule, Gymnasium Schedule, Program Calendar SCHEDULE & HOURS OF OPERATION BUILDING HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY 6:00 am - 10:00 pm SATURDAY & SUNDAY 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Pool closes 30 minutes prior to building closure Fitness Centre and Gymnasium close 15 minutes prior to building closure HOLIDAY HOURS Canada Day - Tuesday, July 1, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Simcoe Day - Monday, August 4, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Labour Day - Monday, September 1, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Group Exercise Schedule Pool Schedule Athletics + Drop in Schedule TODAYATJ DAILY CALENDAR

We love to welcome young families into the fold, whether you're interested in Jewish programming or not ... or both! Maybe Shabbat Song Circle is your Friday thing and Jungle Gym is your weekend jam. We aim to delight, regardless! FAMILIES AT THE J Upcoming Programs Family Jungle Gym Rec Swim Family Jungle Gym FAMILY JUNGLE GYM (AGES 0-5) The perfect place for little ones to get their wiggles AND their waggles out! Family Jungle Gym is indoors and includes play structures, ball pits, obstacle courses, foam builders, plasma cars, farm hoppers, mini sports equipment and the PJ Library Reading Nook, where our tiniest community members can get cozy and explore great stories. Free for JKids // Children of all abilities are welcome. FAMILY JUNGLE GYM REC SWIM Rec swim is now available Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Click here to learn more Rec Swim SIGN UP IS REQUIRED Upcoming Programs Shabbat Song Circle - Fridays, monthly: 10:30 - 11:30 am PJ Library and the MNjcc invite you to celebrate Shabbat at the J! For children ages 0-4 with their grown-ups. Join the MNjcc’s Lauren Schreiber Sasaki and friends from the Downtown Jewish Community Friday mornings every month to celebrate Shabbat, family and community. Children and their grown-ups are invited to connect to each other and Jewish wisdom through songs, stories, movement and reflection. Challah and grape juice provided! REGISTER UPCOMING PROGRAMS

The Jewish holiday calendar is not something we skim over! From meaningful High Holiday programming to joyful Chanukah activities, to our signature Tikkun Leil Shavuot: All Night Jewish Learning Festival, we have got you covered! HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS & COMMEMORATIONS Upcoming Programs/Events UPCOMING PROGRAMS Upcoming Programs/Events Shabbat SHABBAT PROGRAMS Shabbat Shabbat Song Circle - Fridays (monthly) until June 27, 10:30 - 11:30 am PJ Library and the MNjcc invite you to celebrate Shabbat at the J! For children ages 0-4 with their grown-ups. Join the MNjcc’s Lauren Schreiber Sasaki and friends from the Downtown Jewish Community Friday mornings every month to celebrate Shabbat, family and community. Children and their grown-ups are invited to connect to each other and Jewish wisdom through songs, stories, movement and reflection. Challah and grape juice provided! REGISTER Restorative Creativity (16+) - Saturdays: May 17, June 21, 2:00 - 4:00 pm Shabbat is a great time to slow down and get closer to the world around you, to engage your senses and your sense of wonder by observing and processing our experiences through mark- and art-making. Using the Jewish Studio Process, we’ll gather in textual inquiry and art-making, ground ourselves with restorative creativity, let our minds wander with materials in hand, and nourish ourselves with deep play. REGISTER Stay tuned for upcoming programs by subscribing to our newsletters.

Our Suzuki (violin, viola, cello) students generally range in age from 3.5 to 18 years. The ECE program is from 0-4, our core instrumental is from 3.5-18, and then we have adult music programs from 18+. Our program is non-competitive, and each student moves through the books and levels at their own speed. F EES AND REGISTRATION FOR THE SUZUKI PROGRAM Group class and ensemble registration is through the Amilia portal, group class payment is through the MNjcc and is separate from the private lesson payment. Registration will be paid once or twice per year. We recommend a group and enrichment class for all children book 1+ and up. We have three options to select from. Parents, please consult with your private teacher regarding the best choice for your child prior to registering. All classes, concerts and special events are scheduled on Tuesdays between 4:30-6:30pm from Sept 17, 2024 - June 17, 2025. We recommend: 1. Violin, Viola, Cello or Guitar Group Class + Enrichment Class = $1,140 per 30-week school year (includes one group class and one enrichment class) 2. Violin, Viola, Cello or Guitar Group Class ONLY = $570 per 30-week school year (choice of one class) 3. Enrichment Class ONLY = $570 per 30-week school year (choice of one class) Sibling Discount - 10% (for each child) Financial Assistance Our mandate is to help make innovative and dynamic music programs accessible to all, regardless of financial status or circumstances. Our Equitable Access Program and Music Innovation Fund provide financial assistance towards our music programs and choirs. Please speak with Kate or Gretchen if you are interested to learn more. Click here to apply. More Information and Contact: For a list of music teachers, private lesson schedules, and group lesson schedules, please contact: - Kate Shaner | Artistic Director, MNjcc Suzuki Program kates@mnjcc.org / 647-545-4844 - Gretchen Paxson-Abberger | Artistic Director Emeritus MNjcc Suzuki Program gretchena@mnjcc.org / 647-637-1530 The MNjcc Suzuki Program (formerly the Bloor JCC Suzuki Program) was started in 1992 by May Ing-Ruehle and Louise Hanly. We are proud that 2024-25 will mark our 33rd season. Gretchen Paxson-Abberger has been the Artistic Director of 90-plus students since 1999, and is delighted to welcome Kate Shaner as the new Artistic Director for the 2024-25 season. Our Suzuki students generally range in age from 3.5 to 18 years. The ECE program is from 0-5, our core instrumental is from 3.5-18, and then we have adult music programs from 18+. Our program is non-competitive and each student moves through the books and levels at their own speed. All MNjcc Suzuki Program students will receive: a nurturing music community with a supportive, non-competitive and fun learning environment; weekly violin, viola, cello and guitar group classes (level appropriate). weekly private lessons (scheduled directly with the private teacher), usually taught at the home studio of the teacher. choice of one enrichment class per term (please refer to our class descriptions document). chamber music ensemble participation (for students in Book 5 and beyond). guest ensembles and/or performers to work with students and families performance opportunities at the end of each term (solo recitals, enrichment class recitals, graduation recitals). community outreach performance opportunities Please click here for 2024-25 Suzuki faculty bios. Please click here for 2024-25 Suzuki FAQs. Please click here for 2024-25 Suzuki Summer Camp FAQs. Please click here for a calendar of 2024-25 special events. Fees and Registration Suzuki Music Program - Tuesdays: September 17 - June 24, 4:30 - 6:30 pm Join us for our 33rd year of Suzuki Music at the JCC. Violin, Viola, Cello & NEW: Suzuki Guitar. Email Kate Shaner, Artistic Director, Suzuki Music Program at kates@mnjcc.org for more info. REGISTER Suzuki Program Suzuki Program Fees and Registration Special Events SUZUKI PROGRAM Special Events SPECIAL EVENTS SUZUKI CHILDREN'S MUSIC PROGRAM Stay tuned for upcoming special events! Suzuki Summer Music & Arts Camp 2025 - Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 11, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Join us for our 14th Suzuki Summer Music Camp! Our camp offers instruction for Suzuki violin, viola, cello, guitar and piano students - Twinkle level through Book 8, alongside of varied choices of age-appropriate enrichment classes for ages 4 – 14. Before & Aftercare available. Check out our Suzuki Camp FAQs here . For more info: gretchena@mnjcc.org and kates@mnjcc.org REGISTER Suzuki Early Childhood Music (ages 0-4) - Sundays, March 23 - June 8, 11:15 am - 12:00 pm No prior musical experience necessary. Parent/guardian and child (age 0-4) will participate in a weekly music class. Parents will enjoy watching their children develop rhythmic and melodic awareness, memory, and social skills. Teachers work with parents to build a repertoire of lullabies, action songs and nursey rhymes. REGISTER Suzuki Music: Jumpstart to Twinkles (ages 3-5) - Tuesdays, March 25 - June 3, 4:30 - 5:15 pm For children 3-5 years old + parent/caregiver. Building on the foundational music skills learned in our Suzuki Early Childhood Education program, this weekly 40-minute class on Tuesdays is the perfect choice for students who have recently graduated from our Suzuki ECE program. Also recommended for beginners who are not ready for the full Suzuki Program, and/or have not yet chosen an instrument. 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From Aquafit to Zumba, we cover your A-Zs of group fitness. Join us every day with some of the best instructors in the city! 20/20/20 Three different workouts in one! This class offers 20 minutes of cardio, 20 minutes of strength training and 20 minutes of core and stretching. It's a terrific workout and is suitable for all levels. Aquafit This low-impact class is performed in the shallow or deep end of our saltwater pool and is designed to improve joint stability, coordination, heart health, and strength. The class will incorporate cardio and strength, using water dumbbells, noodles, and flotation belts. Deep Water Aquafit This class is done in the deep end of the pool and utilizes buoyancy belts or pool noodles to keep you suspended. Being suspended in the water can increase the intensity of the movements, as well as strengthen your core. You can expect both cardio and strength exercises in this class. Participants are welcome to attend class in the shallow end and modify the exercises that are shown, just note that the class is specifically designed for deep end participants. Barre Barre fitness is a hybrid workout class that is inspired by elements of ballet, Pilates, dance and strength training. It focuses on high reps and low-range, low-impact movements. Most classes will incorporate a ballet barre and will make use of exercise equipment such as bands and small balls. These classes will also incorporate classic dance moves such as plies, alongside static stretches. Bars + Plates Bars and Plates is a high-rep strength training workout that targets all of your major muscle groups. This fun, choreographed, music-driven workout is designed to burn calories, build strength and muscular endurance, and improve bone health. Beginner Tai Chi Discover the true joy of Tai Chi. Decrease stress and improve stability, strength and flexibility while learning a series of split motions, linking them together over time like a flowing river. Beginner-Intermediate Osteofit This program is a low-intensity, slow-paced, weight-bearing and resistance workout incorporating functional movements. It is designed to increase muscle strength, endurance, and prevent fall-related injuries. The program is suitable for anyone with low bone density or osteoporosis. We will start movements sitting on our chair and then progress to standing up for simple sequences that incorporate gentle bending, rising/sinking, stretching, pushing/pulling, swaying and range of motion in joints. You will have the option to stand according to your individual conditioning and stamina. There is no floor work in this workout. BODYSHRED BODYSHRED is a high intensity, endurance based 30 minute interval workout. You complete 4 sets of exercises that are broken down into STRENGTH (3 minutes), CARDIO (2 minutes), and CORE/ACTIVE RECOVERY (1 minute). Each exercise is done for 30 seconds. This class is best for intermediate to advanced exercisers. Bootcamp & Bar Strength Prepare for a challenge! Bootcamp & Bar Strength is a high-intensity, athletic agility and strength training class. Expect some cardiovascular challenges and high-rep strength training with our bars and plate equipment. Cardio Box Cardio Box is a high-energy, music-driven workout that features cardio kickboxing combinations, sports drills, and dancing in a party atmosphere. Prepare yourself for a fun, exciting, and powerful interval-based cardio workout for all levels. Cardio Mix Cardio Mix is a blend of hi-low impact aerobics, dance, athletic intervals, cardio box & more. This class offers a variety of cardiovascular-based exercises, elevating your heart rate while increasing your endurance. Chair Yoga Chair yoga is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair. It is also a great form of yoga for beginners, seniors, anyone who has trouble getting on and off the floor, or anyone who wants to focus on a gentle practice. Core Sculpt Core Sculpt is a dynamic workout designed to strengthen and tone your core muscles. This class focuses on building stability, improving posture, and enhancing overall strength through targeted exercises for your abs, obliques, and lower back. Get ready to challenge your core, boost your endurance, and feel stronger from the inside out! CycleFit Prepare for a great cardiovascular workout! Pedal through hill climbs, sprints, and many other challenging drills and exercises on a stationary bike. Remember to bring a towel and water bottle! Essentrics™ A dynamic, full-body workout that simultaneously combines stretching and strengthening, while engaging all 650 muscles. Through standing and floor work, this class will increase your flexibility and mobility for a healthy, toned, and pain-free body. Falls Prevention Falls Prevention class is designed for individuals experiencing challenges with balance and mobility. Through targeted exercises and supportive guidance, participants will build the skills needed to enhance their stability, improve overall mobility, and reduce the risk of falls. Functional Fitness Functional fitness is a crossfit inspired, intense strength workout that readies your body for everyday activities. This class might include movements such as running/jogging, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, rotation, lunging, and core work. This class is most suitable for intermediate to advanced level exercisers who want to be pushed to their limit. Gentle Yoga This is a gentle, slower moving yoga class. Options and props will be provided including weights, blocks and straps. This class is suitable for participants who can stand and can get on and off the floor without assistance. Groove Groove is a dance class that is great for beginners! Dance to different rhythms and have fun while burning calories. Hatha Yoga Hatha focuses on combining breath and movement during traditional sun salutations. The movements in a Yoga class will help you to develop strength, flexibility, and mental concentration, creating a calmer mind and healthier body. Classes also include elements of mindfulness, relaxation, and breath awareness. Yoga classes at the JCC are designed for mixed-level participants. HIIT Pilates HIIT Pilates uses High Intensity Interval Training to get the calories burning - a combination of intense, one hundred percent effort bursts of exercise, paired with active recovery periods of Pilates exercises. This type of training will not only work your cardiovascular system, but will improve your core strength, balance, and flexibility as well. Modifications and progressions are offered throughout, making it accessible for all levels. Kettlebell Conditioning Kettlebell Conditioning is a high-intensity, ballistic workout that can help meet your toughest fitness goals. This particular class is best suited for regular gym-goers who have an established level of fitness; however, modifications will always be given for participants who are new to class. Kettlebell workouts combine functional, compound exercises such as swings, cleans and presses that will work multiple muscle groups. You will develop strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular conditioning through this ultimate “momentum-based” workout that has been around since the 5th century! Masters Swim Masters Swim offers a great workout and training provided by one of our experienced coaches who can work with you to help achieve your swimming goals. Free for Members → register at www.mnjcc.org/swim15 Pilates Pilates is a beginner-friendly method of exercise that will help to develop your strength, flexibility, and endurance. Pilates emphasizes the development of core strength, muscular balance, and proper body alignment. This class is suitable for all levels. Power Yoga Power Yoga is a flowing Ashtanga yoga practice with a focus on building strength and stamina. Calm your mind while simultaneously building muscle and increasing flexibility! Intermediate-level fitness or previous experience in yoga classes is recommended for Power Yoga classes. Restorative Pilates Restorative Pilates is a class specifically designed to improve balance and flexibility, as well as assist in rehabilitation from injury or surgery. If you have back pain, a knee injury, hip replacement, or shoulder impingement, this is the class for you. Don't forget your mat! Restorative Yoga Restorative yoga and Stretch is restful practice that holds yoga poses (asanas) and stretches for a longer duration, using props like yoga blocks, blankets, and bolsters. It is suitable for all levels and it encourages physical, mental and emotional relaxation. Unlike more active yoga styles such as Vinyasa or Hot Yoga, this practice emphasizes the meditative aspect of yoga with long holds, stillness, and deep breathing. This class contains elements of Hatha yoga and traditional stretching techniques as well. Stability Ball & Mobility You can expect a serious core workout in this class, which makes use a large, round, inflatable ball for a variety of exercises that work your low back, hip flexors, and core. Improve your range of motion with foam rolling, and mobilize your body in healthy, stable positions to reinforce good movement patterns. Strength This is a Total Body Workout that may use free weights, bands, and more. Depending on the class, you'll target all your muscles, including the hips, glutes, thighs, chest, back, shoulders, and arms. The workout is full of tried-and-true classics, from squats and lunges to push-ups and more! Stretch + Strength Get the best of two formats with Stretch and Strength! This class will first target all of your muscles with a strength training workout and then move into a relaxing stretch workout that will rebalance your body, reduce your risk of injury, and leave you feeling relaxed. Don't forget your mat! Stretch/Gentle Stretch This class will include stretches for the entire body. Stretch classes feature classical dynamic, static, and/or yoga postures to stretch and strengthen the body, calm your mind, and reduce your risk of injury. Strong Nation Strong Nation combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves in a high-intensity, music-driven class. In a Strong Nation class, you can expect HIIT style movements such as skaters, jumping jacks, kickboxing drills and push-ups. This class also incorporates core work and a gentle stretch at the end of class, to reward you for all your hard work. Swim Fit (15+) Designed for more advanced swimmers who are looking to incorporate swimming into their regular exercise routine. Swimmers must have a strong understanding of and be proficient at front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke and must be able to swim 400m continuously. Free for Members → register at www.mnjcc.org/swim15 MASTERS SWIM (AGES 15+) For advanced swimmers looking for a challenge. Yoga The word Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning “to unite.” The practice aims to create a union between your body, mind and spirit. Movements in a Yoga class will help you to develop strength, flexibility, and mental concentration. Y oga classes at the JCC are designed for mixed-level participants. Yoga Pilates Fusion Yoga Pilates Fusion is a wonderful blend of both disciplines in one great class. It harnesses the flowing meditative and creative sequences of Yoga with the core strengthening exercises of Pilates. You will leave your mat feeling strong, focused and refreshed. Zumba™ Zumba will make your workout feel like a dance party!  Sweat and sway while you perform simple choreography to great Latin music. Zumba dance moves are easy to follow and may include salsa, meringue, hip-hop, calypso, cubia, quebradita, country, rock, flamenco, and belly dancing. Have fun and get fit at the same time! Zumba Fitness Transform your workout routine with Zumba Fitness—an ultimate dance-fitness fusion designed to tone muscles, boost strength, and burn calories! This energizing class combines cardio, strength-building, and fun to help you reach your fitness goals while having FUN! Zumba Gold Zumba Gold is a low-impact, dance-inspired workout designed for active older adults or anyone looking for a gentler fitness option. Enjoy easy-to-follow choreography set to vibrant Latin and international music, including salsa, merengue, cumbia, and more. This class focuses on improving balance, flexibility, and cardiovascular health while keeping the fun and energy of a dance party. Have a great time and stay fit at your own pace! CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Class Descriptions FITNESS & AQUAFIT CLASSES (FOR MEMBERS) REGISTER FOR SPRING 2025 Special Events Class Schedules Register for Classes Special Events Class Descriptions CLASS SCHEDULES Class Schedules Register for Classes REGISTER FOR CLASSES CLASS SCHEDULE → MAY 1 - JUNE 30 SPECIAL EVENTS Rooftop Sunrise Yoga with Ghazal - Saturday, June 21, 8:00 - 9:00 am Celebrate International Yoga Day with a peaceful rooftop yoga session as the sun rises. Connect your mind, body, and breath while enjoying the beauty of the morning sky. All levels welcome—start your day with serenity and strength. REGISTER Rooftop Rainbow Ride for Pride - Sunday, June 22, 10:30 - 11:15 am and 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Get ready for an energizing cardiovascular workout under the open sky! Join us for a special Pride-themed rooftop spin class featuring a vibrant playlist that celebrates love, diversity, and community. Ride through hill climbs, sprints, and dynamic drills on a stationary bike—designed to challenge and uplift. Don’t forget your towel and water bottle! Refreshments will be served after class to keep the celebration going. REGISTER