What is being said about us... and how to contact us for media inquiries MNJCC IN THE MEDIA MEDIA REQUESTS ADVERTISE WITH US REVIEW US DOWNLOAD OUR LOGO PACKAGE toronto life The JCC’s engaging group fitness classes have now migrated online with live workouts streaming throughout the day. Programming thus far includes core routines, stretching sessions, total-body workouts and even virtual cardio kickboxing classes The Best Gyms and Fitness Programs in Toronto: The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre in Toronto’s Annex neighborhood is a laid-back place to come work out and one that has a lot to offer when it comes to getting and staying fit. Here you'll find a heated saltwater pool, whirlpool, steam room and sauna in both men’s and women’s locker rooms, more than 90 group exercise classes per week, a dedicated free weight studio, martial arts training and a team of highly trained instructors and trainers to help you meet your fitness goals. They also offer nutritional programs, nutritional counselling, wellness talks, meditation, massage and more tripsavvy blog.to Top 25 Gyms in Toronto by Neighbourhood: A staple in the community, Miles Nadal JCC is a dynamic hub. It's an aquatics centre (with a salt pool), as well as a fitness centre with over 75 exercise classes. It also hosts regular seasonal camps for kids The Best Indoor Swimming Pools in Toronto: Head to the Freddie Shore Aquatic Centre in this facility right across from Spadina station and you'll be treated to a fully-accessible heated saltw ater pool in the heart of downtown. yelp My whole family has been going to the Bloor JCC since we moved to Toronto many years ago. I now live in the area and spend a ton of time at the gym. It pretty much has it all: - nice facilities - a new basketball court - every type of weight and machine you could need - a saltwater pool - a great saltwater hot tub and wet and dry saunas. While not everyone lives in the neighbourhood, the JCC is perfectly located at Bloor and Spadina right on two subway lines. Most importantly the people who run the place and people I meet by chance are all great. The staff get to know people by name and are super friendly and I have made some good friends just randomly meeting people while working out. pursuit Toronto's Best Gyms: The JCC isn’t just old men sitting in a steam room, complaining. Downtown’s only saltwater pool, complete with three speeds of swimming lanes, makes it a go-to destination for serious swimmers. "How can we have this communal responsibility to meet individual needs? This taught me a lot to learn about conflicts of access...how can we make sure that everyone's access needs are being met?" - Emunah Woolf, LGBTQ at the J Listen “This is a crossroads of the Annex. It’s a crossroad of the TTC system as well. It’s incredibly central. It’s downtown, but not really downtown. It’s certainly not uptown, but everybody can reach us…I will say that there’s no accessible washroom on this strip of like Bloor Street…I don’t think that the Annex is accessible enough,” said Arbeid. Read More "CBC today announced AccessCBC: A CBC Initiative for Creators with a Disability, a new national pilot program for Deaf and disabled creators that will provide training, mentorship and, on certain selected projects, financing support, to create scripted and documentary content. For this pilot program, CBC is partnering with the ReelAbilities Film Festival Toronto presented by the Miles Nadal JCC (RAFFTO), which provides creative opportunities and training for persons with a disability who work in film, television and/or video content production." Read More "From Zoom latkes to a sold-out drag show: How the queer Jewish community is celebrating its second pandemic Hanukkah. LGBTQ+ at the J, a community-building program from the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, is promoting the most queer-centred Hanukkah events since the program was formed over three years ago." Read More "A look at the meeting of Jewish and queer identities in film and television: Stav Meishar speaks about the intersection of Jewish and queer identities as part of Pride Month. The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre in Toronto is celebrating Pride Month with a Zoom lecture by queer multidisciplinary stage artist Stav Meishar, who will be exploring the intersection of Jewish and queer identities in film and television." Read More "UpStart is proud to announce the 52 professionals accepted into the four national cohorts of its Change Accelerator program. UpStart’s Change Accelerator equips intrapreneurs – the bold leaders making meaningful change within our community’s Jewish institutions – to employ an entrepreneur’s mindset, change course quickly, and develop creative solutions to meet the current moment." Read More "Toronto Jewish community to host virtual Hanukkah events. Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre executive director Harriet Wichin talks to Liem Vu about the virtual Hanukkah ceremonies being organized for the community." Read More For Lauren Schreiber-Sasaki, the Associate Director for Jewish Community Inclusion and Engagement at Toronto’s Miles Nadal JCC, this year’s proximity of Hanukkah and Christmas is an opportunity to create new rituals of meaning-making for families that celebrate both holidays. Read More Filipina-Canadian playwright Primrose Madayag Knazan is the winner of the 2021 Canadian Jewish Playwriting Competition. Madayag Knazan’s work, “Precipice,” was chosen by the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, together with the Harold Green Jewish Theatre, Segal Centre for the Arts, The Winnipeg Jewish Theatre and Neptune Theatre. Read More "Disabled artists changing perspectives through art A public art installation is highlighting inclusiveness and awareness of disabled artists. Videographer Audra Brown with how more than 50 artists have put their stories on "Dis/Play." Read More "Dis/Play features over 50 disabled creatives around Toronto. Dis/Play, a free, public Disability Arts project featuring over 50 disabled creatives at three locations in Toronto from November 12-27, 2021. Dis/Play is an outdoor, public art video installation projected on unique spaces at Walmer Road Baptist Church, Artscape Wychwood Barns, and Miles Nadal JCC in Toronto." Read More "Cream cheese and Covid Culture: In Dream Scenes, photographer Martha Davis allows seniors to fulfil their wildest fantasies thanks to the magic of green screens." Read More "On their first Noel at home, more interfaith families are trying out trees and stockings. Judging by the current contents of her apartment, Lauren Schreiber Sasaki is a woman who loves nothing more than celebrating Christmas at home." Read More I became aware of the wide range of amazing initiatives at different JCCs that create access points for people who historically have been excluded and underrepresented in communal spaces. I learned, for example, about JCCs that host wheelchair basketball and chair yoga; add closed captioning, video description, and/or ASL interpreters to their lectures and film programs; offer a cooling sprinkler at the end of each pool lane so folks with low vision or blindness will sense the drop in temperature and know they’re coming to the end of the lane; and how disability justice education is finding a home in early childhood education settings. Read More additional media coverage from 2020 and earlier can be requested by emailing Jo Michaels , Director of Marketing & Communications

Mmembers! Bookmark this page and check back often to see what's going on just for you JUST FOR MEMBERS SCHEDULES Group Exercise Schedule Pool Schedule Athletics & Drop in Schedule Breakfast Breaks Members! Please join us in the fitness lobby from 8:30 am - 10:00 am at the Fitness Desk for our monthly Breakfast Breaks - a great time to meet and greet your fellow members, board members, and staff. Upcoming Dates: May 13, Jun 10 REGISTER membership terms & conditions neighbourhood perks program free fitness assessments HELPFUL LINKS personal training subscribe to aquatics alerts REFERRAL BONUS If you have an active fitness membership and refer someone, you’ll get one month of free membership! Your membership credit will be equal to the value of the membership that was purchased by the referred member. This does not activate until the referred person pays for their second, full month; the free month or months you earn will begin afterwards. Discounted memberships are not eligible for the free month referral bonus. The JCC will process one referral bonus per month per member. If a member is entitled to multiple months, they will receive them sequentially. how to book a class on amilia how to cancel a class on amilia MEMBERS-ONLY CALENDAR

Not only do we house a state-of-the-art fitness centre filled with some of the best cardio and strength training machines, but we also boast dozens of weekly group exercise classes, spa facilities, and special fitness events. FITNESS, ATHLETICS & WELLNESS included free with your fitness membership. click here to become a member Our group exercise classes are always popular with our fitness members. With dozens of weekly classes led by superb instructors, we truly offer something for everyone. Join us from Aquafit to Zumba and everything in between! LEARN MORE ♥ Group Exercise Classes Pickleball, volleyball, basketball ... you name it and we've probably got it! Our full-size gymnasium and elevated running track are a huge hit for those looking to step away from the fitness floor LEARN MORE ♥ Athletics & Drop-In Recreation Our inclusive programs are designed for the unique needs of pregnancy and new parenting. Led by certified and experienced instructors, our classes will inspire you to seek out strength and balance during your parenting journey. LEARN MORE Prenatal & With-Baby Fitness We offer a number of ways to try out our Fitness and Aquatic centre. Options are available for members to bring guests and for the public to use the facilities regardless of membership. LEARN MORE ♥ Guest Passes Reach your desired health and fitness goals in the safest and most effective way by working with one of our Personal Training Specialists. Our team possess a wide variety of skills, education and experience; we are ready to help you feel better and move better. LEARN MORE Personal & Small Group Personal Training From Tai Chi and Mindfulness to fitness for those with Diabetes or Parkinson's Disease, we offer targeted and beneficial classes that are always popular. Psst ... take a peek at our free trial classes each season! LEARN MORE Wellness & Therapeutic Exercise 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 NOW! *NEW* Rent a Court! Not only do we house a state-of-the-art fitness centre filled with some of the best cardio and strength training machines, but we also boast free towel service, day lockers, and spa facilities including saunas, whirlpools and steam rooms. LEARN MORE ♥ Amenities

Our "Learn Through Play" philosophy encourages the children to freely explore their surroundings. Our program is child-directed and teacher-supported. The primary goal of our centre is to provide the children with a warm and respectful place where they feel safe and content. We celebrate the importance of social relationships and promote meaningful and collaborative learning. LIBBIE COWAN CHILDCARE CENTRE Our Philosophy Parent Handbook Our Faculty Fees/Admission/Waitlist Register Online Contact Us/Place Your Child on the Waitlist Our Philosophy OUR PHILOSOPHY Our "Learn Through Play" philosophy encourages the children to freely explore their surroundings. Our program is child-directed and teacher supported. The primary goal of our centre is to provide the children with a warm and respectful place where they feel safe and content. We celebrate the importance of social relationships and promote meaningful and collaborative learning. Throughout the day, children will have a variety of activities available to them including outdoor play, fun in the gym, music classes and creative activities. Our classrooms will be rich with sensory exploration and age-appropriate toys and materials. We strive to provide a fun, stimulating and creative environment for the children in our Toddler, Preschool/JK and School-Age Programs. Programming is based on children's interests and skills, and documented. Children take the lead in their learning and use their imaginations and creativity to set the tone for the planning. We hope to inspire a journey, not a destination, that is not linear or prescriptive, and that reflects the ongoing evolution of a discipline. A central part of the process is our Sheva Learning Communities, in which our early childhood educators network with each other in dialogue over the core elements, exemplary practices, critical incidents, knots in their work and more. Our philosophy: encourages each child’s positive image guides children to develop problem-solving, time management, self-help and social skills is child-directed, therefore demonstrating to children that they are an important part of our world fosters a learn-through-play environment. Children learn best through their own hands-on experiences. They are offered endless amounts of opportunities to play productively. Teachers offer guidance and assistance when necessary to ensure that children are gaining all that is possible through their activities. stimulates curiosity guides children to be empathetic, moral beings Seven Core Elements of Sheva The Sheva Early Learning Framework is coherent with the culture and teachings of Judaism in everyday life, values and principles. The Jewish lenses serve as a tool, a prism through which we overlay our traditions, our study, and our Jewish philosophy. The core elements are the fundamental components of our early childhood programs and are deeply rooted in the latest research on child development. Children as Constructivist Learners Early Childhood Directors as Visionaries Early Childhood Educators as Professionals Families as Engaged Partners Environments as Inspiration for Inquiry Discover CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) as Sh’mirat HaGuf (taking care of our bodies) Israel as a Source and Resource These lenses articulate our approach to our work. They inspire as much as they inform. Ideally, they are manifested daily in our centre: in the ways in which we structure our time, our curricula, and our classrooms; the quality of our relationships with our students, our faculties, our host institutions; and the partnerships we forge with the families in our communities. They improve and sharpen our vision, and enable us to see our world more clearly and in a particularly focused way. Judaism is not exclusively a matter of the “what” or “when” in the world of ritual and faith, but includes the deeper matters of the “how” and “why” of the totality of our lives and our relationships to the world as a whole. It welcomes diversity, inclusion, reflection, and innovation. For each lens, there is a Hebrew word that captures the essence of the lens, a literal translation of the Hebrew, and a more interpretive word or phrase, which illuminates our understanding of the core value within each category. Although Sheva is based on Jewish lenses, the values that they portray are universal and inclusive to all. Using the Ontario Ministry of Education's “Early Learning for Every Child Today” (ELECT) in conjunction with the Sheva Framework, our programs meet and exceed Ministry requirements for curriculum planning and implementation. We believe in the importance of communication with families. This is done through daily feedback, observations, documentation, parent-teacher interviews (Preschool/JK) and through our newsletters. Our Kaymbu app allows communication with families to be easy and it is simple to use. Observance of Holidays As our schools are within a Jewish Community Centre, we celebrate the Jewish holidays and Shabbat. These holidays are introduced in a non-religious fashion. We base the focus on the story rather than the religious aspect of the holiday. We welcome information from other cultures and will happily talk to the children about other cultural (not religious) holidays as well. We have big celebrations for Chanukah, Purim and/or Passover. Weekly Suzuki Early Childhood Education Music Classes   The Suzuki philosophy compliments our beliefs of what a successful learning environment should be, and we are pleased to bring it to our children!  This class develops the children’s rhythmic and melodic awareness in addition to memory and social skills. The curriculum is built around a repertoire of lullabies, action songs, and nursery rhymes for children ages 18 months to five years old. With a strong emphasis on a positive and nurturing approach to learning music, the classes will be a wonderful beginning to a child’s appreciation of music. Children will learn skills that will benefit them in all aspects of their life such as confidence, self-regulation, listening, mental focus, memory, increased vocabulary, language, socially acceptable behaviour, sensitivity, and numeracy development – all while having a blast! Classes will be taught by a registered Suzuki Early Childhood Education instructor. Hebrew Engagement Program Our Hebrew Engagement program uses the Jewish calendar to teach the children about the holidays and special dates, general vocabulary, colours, numbers, and letters in a fun and interactive way. This is included in our childcare, preschool, and JK programs. Annual Early Childhood Gallery Exhibit Each spring, our ECE department puts together an art exhibit in The Etta and Frank Jacobs' Hospitality Lounge on the main floor of the Miles Nadal JCC. The exhibit showcases amazing projects our classrooms create based on a particular theme chosen for that year. The ideas for these projects stem from the children's initial interests, and then carry on over several months. Activities are implemented in all classroom areas: art, science, language, and motor, cognitive, and social skills. The children are actively engaged and expanding on their knowledge through these daily experiences using ELECT, Reggio, and the Sheva Framework to guide them through the process. We invite parents to see the amazing work our Toddler, Preschool, Junior Kindergarten, and After School students work on over several months. The children's artwork, documentation, and any photos of the children are displayed in the lounge for viewing. Everything is kept as a surprise to parents until April of each year when the exhibit is up in the lounge. And just for our JK’ers! In addition to our weekly music class, our JK children will receive a weekly Suzuki music class with a focus on playing the violin!  We will work on basic posture, coordination, and listening skills, working on and off their self-made instruments. Throughout the year the class will focus on mastering the Suzuki Twinkle variations. Beginning in September 2024, we are pleased to introduce a new literacy program being piloted with our JK children. The Sounds-Write program will use evidence-based approaches to teaching the skills to our JK children to help set them up for success as they learn pre-reading and writing skills. These skills will be tools needed as they move to SK. Our Faculty OUR FACULTY Our teaching staff is made up of both Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) and experienced Educational Assistants. Our educators are hired based on their experience, passion for children and their belief in our centre’s philosophy. They are all nurturing, warm and compassionate individuals with strong ethics and a commitment to professionalism. All are trained in Standard First Aid Level C, and have valid Vulnerable Sector Screening. Some are also trained as certified food handlers. Professional development opportunities are always available and encouraged. The staff to child ratio is 1:5, and is strictly maintained in accordance with Childcare and Early Years. HOURS OF OPERATION Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm (inclusive of before and aftercare) The Childcare Centre is open year-round but closes on the following days: Statutory holidays Rosh Hashanah (if it falls on a weekday) Yom Kippur (if it falls on a weekday) The first two days of Passover (if they fall on weekdays) The Friday before Family Day 2 Professional Development Days 1 week each August The week between Christmas and New Years Fees/Admission/Waitlist FEES/ADMISSION/WAITLIST FEES Starting January 1, 2025 Monthly Fees $453.33 + 4% CIIF $18.13 = $471.46 (The MNjcc fees include the subsidy from The Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system which supports quality, accessibility, affordability, and inclusivity in licensed child care.) As the CWELCC program is calendar year based, we expect that the fees will be further reduced in the coming year and those rates will be communicated as soon as we have the final details. If you would like more information about the CWELCC system, please visit this website. A deposit of one month's fee will be used towards your final month’s payment. You will be billed on the last day of each month for the following month. You may cancel at any time and finish out the next month that you have already paid for with your deposit. No deposit is required until you receive confirmation of a spot for your child(ren). Deposits are non-refundable once you have accepted a spot in the program; there are no fee deductions for absences. MNjcc reserves the right to change these conditions with 60 days’ notice. ADMISSION Please note that spots will be offered in order of your place on our list. Exceptions are for children who are offered priority for the spot including: Currently enrolled children (Libbie Cowan Childcare Centre, Thomas & Marjorie Schwartz Preschool Centre and Paul Penna DJDS) Children of alumni families Children of MNjcc employees If anyone with priority requests a spot once we are filled, they will be placed at the top of our waitlist. Remaining spots will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis with the receipt of completed application forms. Any inquiries about our programs will be kept confidential. We are unable to give you specific answers as to when and if a spot will be available. We will not divulge any information of names or any personal information of children on our list or in attendance. MNJCC WAITLIST POLICY The Libbie Cowan Childcare Centre and The Thomas & Marjorie Schwartz Preschool Centre hope to offer spots to all those that apply. Unfortunately, due to Ministry restrictions on numbers and room sizes, this is not always possible. We do not accept the names of babies who have not yet been born. Please wait until your baby is born to contact us. Contact Us/Place Your Child on the Waitlist Thank you for your interest in our programs for your child. To place your child on the waitlist for our programs, please click the link below. Please note: the Libbie Cowan Childcare Centre is a full day program for children ages 18 - 30 months; we do not offer part time spaces. You will receive an email to confirm receipt of your completed waitlist application once submitted. Please note that this information is required to place your child on the waitlist only and is not meant to register your child in the program at this time. Families on the waitlist will be contacted when spaces in the program become available. Please review the Waitlist Policy in our Parent Handbook for more information. Should you have any questions or would like to schedule a tour of our centre, please contact Tiffany Bien, Assistant Director, Early Childhood Education at tiffanyb@mnjcc.org CONTACT US / PLACE YOUR CHILD ON THE WAITLIST Cheri Szereszewski Director, Early Childhood Education Cheri's substantial career demonstrates a passion for creating inclusive, nurturing environments for our children, families and educators. Early on, Cheri taught in the ECE program at Seneca College and created a program for immigrant women to earn certification to open their own home childcare programs. Most recently, she spent 13 years at the Prosserman JCC, first as the Assistant Director and then the Director of the Daycare and Preschool. Cheri brings to our community a strong commitment to growing our existing ECE programs. She is a founding participant of the Sheva Centre for Early Childhood at the JCC Association of North America and completed a Supervisor Leadership Certificate with Toronto Children Services AQI (Assessment for Quality Improvement) and George Brown College. Her dedication to Early Childhood Education led her to complete the Curriculum Design and Pedagogical Leadership Certificate through George Brown College as well as a Certificate in Children’s Mental Health through Durham College. Cheri loves to read, travel, go for walks and spend time with her family and cats. Liezel Garcia Early Childhood Administrative Coordinator Liezel is a Registered ECE who graduated from Sheridan College with her diploma in early childhood education in 2016. She has 7 years of experience in the field working with children from infants to school age. Liezel is passionate about creating inclusive environments and helping children develop to their full potential. In her free time Liezel enjoys spending time with her family including her cuddly cat and exploring different Toronto neighborhood Tiffany Bien Assistant Director, Early Childhood Education Tiffany graduated from Seneca College with a diploma in Early Childhood Education in 2001. She then completed the Early Childhood Administration program at Seneca College in 2006. Tiffany has 20 years of experiences in the ECE field, ranging from teaching to supervising, to being a quality assurance director. Tiffany loves children, understands the importance of child-directed learning, and believes in building strong family relationships. Tiffany enjoys spending her downtime relaxing with her husband Joshua and their daughter. Kate Shaner Instructor, Suzuki ECE Music Class Kate is a dedicated and passionate Suzuki teacher, music educator and arts administrator. Prior to moving to Toronto, Kate was the assistant director of Greenwich Suzuki Academy and head of development for the Friends of Greenwich Suzuki Academy fund. She was also a primary member of the violin, viola, and SECE faculty. In 2016, Kate was selected as one of Delaware’s top young professionals and received the Delaware Business Times “Best 40 under 40” award. Kate holds degrees from the University of Memphis (B.M.) and Ithaca College (M.M., Suzuki Pedagogy). In her spare time, Kate enjoys reading, playing chamber music with friends and gardening. She lives in Toronto, Ontario with her husband Rabbi Jordan Shaner and their two rescue dogs. REGISTER ONLINE September 2025 - June 2026 Returning students of the Preschool and Libbie Cowan Childcare Centre (and their siblings) will be given first priority of our available spots. The remaining spots will be offered to children based on receipt of application and deposit. There can be a maximum number of children in each age group. This takes priority over admission request dates. Enrollment is for the full school year and no fee deductions will be made for temporary absences. LEARN MORE & REGISTER Register Online Parent Handbook GET ON THE WAITLIST new parent handbook (effective Jan 1, 2025)

HEALTH & MEDICAL Please take your time filling out the information on these forms. Our staff may contact you to discuss this information further. You will notice some question duplication, but it is necessary for both Ministry of Child and Youth Services and Toronto Public Health. Thank you for your time and patience. Child's First Name Child's Last Name Child's Birthday Child's Height Continue Child's Gender Identity * Male Female Non-Binary/Genderqueer Prefer Not to Disclose Child's Weight Communicable diseases your child has had: Chicken Pox Mumps Whooping Cough Rubella Hepatitis B Illnesses or Hospitalizations (convulsions, operations, etc): Allergies If Known: (Food, Drugs, Enviroment) Other: (Skin Conditions, Sight Difficulties, Hearing Difficulties) Is your child receiving any forms of treatment or medication for illness or injury? * No Yes If yes, please explain further and indicate if this problem will interfere with their participation in activities: Medications for Allergies? Special Needs? (Physical/Social/Behavioural) If Camp - Child's Unit? Choose an option Preferred Pronouns (if any) If After School - What day(s) will your child attend? Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Child & youth FORMs

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The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre (MNjcc) has welcomed millions of people to the corner of Bloor and Spadina during the building’s 70-year history. The changing makeup of our membership is a testament not only to the vibrancy and diversity of the Annex neighbourhood but to Toronto’s own evolution. ABOUT THE MNJCC LEARN MORE Mission, Vision, Values LEARN MORE Code of Conduct and other Policies LEARN MORE Become a Member LEARN MORE Board of Directors LEARN MORE Our Priorities LEARN MORE Volunteer with us LEARN MORE MNjcc in the Media LEARN MORE In Memoriam LEARN MORE Al Green Theatre LEARN MORE Staff Directory LEARN MORE Subscribe to our Newsletter LEARN MORE Land Acknowledgement LEARN MORE Career Opportunities LEARN MORE Find a Program LEARN MORE JCares: Supporting our Community LEARN MORE Annual Impact Report LEARN MORE Committment to Accessibility & Inclusion LEARN MORE Rent our Space LEARN MORE Financial Accessibility LEARN MORE Schedule & Hours of Operation LEARN MORE Donate LEARN MORE Advertise Your Business With Us LEARN MORE Search our Website

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There is nothing cuter than walking through our lobby and passing a line of tiny people holding hands as they head out to our courtyard playground. Our schools are the beating heart of the J. From toddlers who have just learned to walk to Grade 8 students gearing up for high school ... our Childcare, Preschool & JK, and onsite Jewish day and supplementary schools offer a warm, welcoming, and conveniently located place for your children to spend their day! There is almost nothing cuter than walking through the lobby at the J and passing a line of tiny people all bundled up in snowsuits, holding hands as they head out to our courtyard playground. It brightens everybody's day and we know this because of all the "awwwws" we hear daily! Our schools are the beating heart of the J. From toddlers who have just learned to walk to Grade 8 students gearing up for high school ... our Childcare, Preschool & JK, and onsite Jewish day and supplementary schools offer a warm, welcoming, and conveniently well-located place for your children to spend their day laughing and learning. Our "Learn Through Play" philosophy encourages the children to freely explore their surroundings. Our program is child-directed and teacher-supported. The primary goal of our centre is to provide the children with a warm and respectful place where they feel safe and content. We celebrate the importance of social relationships and promote meaningful and collaborative learning. LEARN MORE Libbie Cowan Childcare Centre (18-30 months) This very popular program runs Monday to Friday for the whole academic year. We provide a fun, safe, age-appropriate program for children with activities including art, yoga, drama, basketball, swimming, pottery, soccer and much more! We offer a helpful Pick-Up and Walk-Over option from local schools LEARN MORE After School Program (4-12 years) We hope to inspire a journey, not a destination, that is not linear or prescriptive, and that reflects the ongoing evolution of a discipline. A central part of the process is our Sheva Learning Communities, in which our early childhood educators network with each other in dialogue over the core elements, exemplary practices, critical incidents, knots in their work and more. LEARN MORE Thomas & Marjorie Schwartz Preschool & JK (2.5-5 years) Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School City Shul School LEARN MORE Onsite Schools SCHOOLS

We bring together ex-pat Israelis to connect, navigate, network, and tap into a wide variety of programming and resources (in both Hebrew and English) geared to newcomers, temporary residents, and permanent residents, alike. ISRAELI CONNECTION החיבור הישראלי The Israeli Connection is a special initiative of the MNjcc, it brings together ex-pat Israelis to connect, navigate, celebrate, network, and tap into a wide variety of programming and resources (in both Hebrew and English) geared to newcomers, temporary residents, and permanent residents, alike. When you tap into the Israel Connection, you become part of a supportive, helpful, and extended family. The Israeli Connection is supported generously by UJA Federation, as well as Mosaic United. If you’re new to Toronto or new to the Israel Connection, we encourage you to please reach out and say hello ! החיבור הישראלי בדאונטאון טורונטו הוא הבית הרחק מהבית שלכם. אנחנו מציעים לכל הישראלים המתגוררים בלבה הפועם של העיר מגוון תכנים ופעילויות לאורך כל השנה, במטרה לאפשר לכם להפוך לחלק מהקהילה היהודית ישראלית בעיר. המרחק מהבית, הניתוק מהשפה, התרבות הכל כך שונה וגם מזג האוויר המאתגר יכולים ליצור תחושת זרות וניכור. אנחנו פה כדי להזכיר שיש לכם מקום להרגיש בו שייכים! עם אירועים בשבתות וחגים, פעילויות לילדים ולבני נוער, אירועי תרבות והרצאות מרחב להכיר חברים וליצור קשרים משמעותיים ומקום לחקור את הזהות הישראלית, יהודית לכם. התכנים שלנו מתקיימים באנגלית ובעברית ונגישים לכולם. כי השפה שלנו היא גם תרבות, ערכים וחלק בלתי נפרד מהזהות שלנו. צְרוּ קֶשֶׁר Stay tuned for upcoming events! UPCOMING PROGRAMS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WE WELCOME ALL RELIGIONS, ALL RACES, ALL ABILITIES, ALL AGES, ALL CULTURES, ALL GENDERS, ALL BODIES AND ALL SEXUALITIES Manager, Partnership Development View Job Director of Development View Job Associate Director, Wellness and Recreation View Job Hebrew Educator View Job Development Coordinator (Parental Leave – 18 Months) View Job Registered Early Childhood Educator/Early Childhood Assistant for Toddler, Preschool and JK View Job Associate Director, Membership & Community Experience View Job Fitness Floor + Personal Trainer View Job Group Fitness Instructors View Job Theatre Technician View Job Lifeguards View Job Athletics Staff View Job Swim Instructors View Job Early Childhood Assistant Supply View Job Alternate Formats, Inclusion, and Accommodation: The Miles Nadal JCC values and models inclusivity, collaboration, and physical and mental wellness, and fosters the growth and development of staff. We encourage applications from individuals who demonstrate a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusion and will contribute to our inclusive environment. You can learn more about our commitments here: https://www.mnjcc.org/learn-about-the-j . The MNjcc welcomes and encourages applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, people of any and no faith, and others who reflect the diversity of our community, our city and our country. The MNjcc is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and aims to ensure that dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of our organization's culture. In accordance with the AODA, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Our human resources department will work with you to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. Please contact 416.924.6211 x 6404; prachik@mnjcc.org ; or in person by appointment.

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search results 85 items found for "" Theatre Technician | Miles Nadal JCC < Back Theatre Technician About this Role Schedule: ​ Working hours vary as they are based on the theatre bookings calendar – staffing schedules are determined on a monthly basis. ​ Key Duties and Responsibilities: ​​​ To be present in the theatre, when scheduled by the technical director, and to supervise the correct operation of the theatre’s technical equipment and the safety of all personnel working in the theatre during load-ins, load-outs, rehearsals and public presentations. To operate video, lighting and/or sound equipment during events or to supervise their operation by other technical staff on the call. To open and prepare the theatre before the arrival of theatre users and to ensure that all theatre entrances are locked following all performances, screenings, rehearsals, load-in and strike calls. To uphold Al Green Theatre policies in a firm, but polite manner. To liaise with event organizers and other Al Green Theatre staff to ensure the smooth operation of events, rehearsals, set-ups and strikes in the theatre. To work technical maintenance calls as requested by the Technical Director. ​ Qualifications and Requirements: Technical experience (lighting, sound, head technician) in a theatre, performing arts centre, or community centre environment Experience with live sound (set-up, mixing, troubleshooting) required Experience in theatrical lighting (hanging, focusing, patching, operating) required Experience with video projection systems required Experience with a variety of performance types (music, theatre, dance, film) is an asset Ability to problem solve under pressure while maintaining a friendly demeanor. Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act Good interpersonal skills Good organizational skills including the ability to work independently and set priorities Thrives in a fast paced environment Strong leadership skills Team player Strong logistics skills Adaptable Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret and summarize information in a clear and concise manner. First Aid & CPR certification is required (training will be provided). Human Resources training as mandated by the Ontario Government (training will be provided). Candidates must be able to legally work in Canada. Salary and Benefits: $22 per hour plus vacation pay Free Fitness membership Description A member of the Al Green Theatre team, the technician is responsible for the overall technical set and execution of events. The Technician’s primary function is to work with the event organizer on the day-of the event to assist with meeting lighting, sound and video requirements for each event. In addition the Technician liaises with theatre clients and front of house staff to ensure the smooth execution of events, and uphold theatre policy and procedure. The Al Green Theatre is a fast-paced, professional and collaborative work environment which hosts a wide range of arts and community events from film screenings, to concerts, panel discussions and theatrical and dance presentations. Casual Part-time Starting Immediately Please send your resume and cover letter to peterf@mnjcc.org To Apply Volunteer at MNjcc After School Program | Miles Nadal JCC < Back Volunteer at MNjcc After School Program Casual Part-Time The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre is seeking volunteers for its After School Program. All are welcome to volunteer with us. Previous Next Schedule: After School Program runs from September to June and volunteers should commit on a weekly basis. Shifts will be scheduled between the hours of 3:00pm to 6:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Key Duties and Responsibilities: To ensure the safety of all children in attendance Assist ASP Staff with delivering all activities Maintain a clean and safe environment for children at all times Communicate with the teachers regarding any areas of concern regarding safety of the children Assist with the supervision of children during outdoor and gym times. Assist teachers with children’s snack routine Assist the children with nap/rest time routines Reading, understanding and adhering to all ASP policies Show enthusiasm for all facets of the After School Program. Daily cleaning and sanitizing of home room Qualifications and Requirements: If over the age of 17, must have a police reference check (Vulnerable Sector) Ability to work as part of a team Ability to take initiative and handle multiple tasks at once. Up to date immunization record including full Covid-19 vaccination. Must have an outgoing personality and work well with children Able to communicate easily with parents How to Apply / Contact: Please email volunteers@mnjcc.org Group Fitness Instructors | Miles Nadal JCC < Back Group Fitness Instructors About this Role Schedule: 1 to 4 classes a week. ​ Key Duties & Responsibilities: Creating and instructing safe, comprehensive, and energetic workouts within the scope of the members abilities. Providing instruction, guidance, and/or demonstration of safe exercise techniques and use of fitness equipment. Creating a fun and welcoming environment for all members. Tidying up and/or cleaning fitness equipment after use. Educating clients on fitness studio etiquette and sign up procedures. Representing the fitness staff in a positive and professional manner at all times. Greeting members, smiling, engaging in conversation, answering questions, and assisting with general inquires. Building and sustaining relationships with new and existing MNjcc members. Responding to and/or assisting with on-site emergencies, incidents and accidents, which may involve the provision of Standard First Aid, CPR, the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and/or the completion of an accident/incident report, when required. Attending training, workshops, meetings and seminars as required. Understands and adheres to, and enforces MNjcc Policies and Procedures for all staff. Performs other duties as assigned. ​ Qualifications and Requirements: A current, nationally accredited group fitness certification (CSEP, CanFitPro CPTN, ACSM, NSCA, ACE, or equivalent accredited institution). A solid understanding of physical fitness training principles, body movement patterns and the technical aspects of strength and cardiovascular training. A current CPR-C certification. A Criminal Record Check is a condition of employment for all staff. Please note that full vaccination against covid-19 (or valid accommodation) is required to work in-person at the MNjcc at this time. Description As an employee of the Miles Nadal JCC, the Group Fitness Instructor will be reporting to the Program Manager, Member Experience, Fitness & Wellness. The Group Fitness Instructor is responsible for providing high quality, motivating group fitness training. The Group Fitness Instructor will develop and deliver high quality, motivating fitness class programming for members, and will play a customer service role in helping the members of the MNjcc achieve their fitness goals through education and training in a fitness centre setting. Cardio, Strength/Barbell, TRX, Zumba, Cycle, Barre, Pilates, Yoga, Essentrics, Aquafit Part-Time Please send your resume and cover letter to lorik@mnjcc.org To Apply Athletics Staff | Miles Nadal JCC < Back Athletics Staff About this Role Schedule: 1 or more shifts per week Key Duties and Responsibilities: Escorting children to and from activities Setting up and tearing down equipment Providing support, guidance, and/or demonstration of safe techniques and use of equipment. Creating a fun and welcoming environment for all participants. Tidying up and/or cleaning equipment after use. Representing the athletics staff in a positive and professional manner at all times. Greeting members, smiling, engaging in conversation, answering questions, and assisting with general inquires. Building and sustaining relationships with new and existing MNjcc members. Responding to and/or assisting with on-site emergencies, incidents and accidents, which may involve the provision of Standard First Aid, CPR, the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and/or the completion of an accident/incident report, when required. Attending training, workshops, meetings and seminars as required. Understands and adheres to and enforces MNjcc Policies and Procedures for all staff. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Requirements: A solid understanding of athletic training principles, body movement patterns and the technical aspects of sport. A current CPR-C certification. (This can be obtained within the first month of employment) A Criminal Record Check is a condition of employment for all staff. Candidates must be able to legally work in Canada. Main Competencies: Experienced and competent at working with children Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. A healthy living role model. Takes initiative and works well within a team. Displays energy and enthusiasm. Salary and Benefits: $16.55 per hour For the duration of your employment, you are entitled to a membership for yourself at the MNjcc fitness centre. This position has paid sick leave Description As an employee of the Miles Nadal JCC, the Athletics Staff will be reporting to the Manager, Recreational Programming; the Athletics Staff is responsible for escorting children to and from after-school activities, setting up, tearing down and sanitizing equipment and supporting Athletics Instructors as needed. The Athletics Staff will play a customer service role in helping the youth members of the MNjcc achieve their athletic goals through education and training in a friendly and inclusive setting. Part-time Email your resume to daniellea@mnjcc.org with the subject line: Athletics Staff To Apply Early Childhood Assistant Supply | Miles Nadal JCC < Back Early Childhood Assistant Supply About this Role Schedule: Early Childhood Assistant will be hired as an on-call supply staff. Must be flexible to work between 7:30-6:00 when required. Attendance at afterhours staff meetings strongly recommended (to be paid). Key Duties and Responsibilities: ECA supply will take on the role of the staff they are replacing, ECA or RECE. Supervise and provide a daily balance of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor, and individual/group activities that incorporates child-directed activities and learning, positive and supportive routines and transition times. Use a variety of teaching techniques including modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating and redirecting that is age and developmentally appropriate. Provide a welcoming environment that helps the children build confidence, encourages creativity, sharing, cooperation, respect for others and independence. Creates an environment that supports and respects a variety of diverse cultures and family systems. Communicate with the Supervisor regarding any areas of concern regarding the development of children. Monitor indoor and outdoor environment, including play equipment and toys, and report any hazards to the Supervisor. Ensure that policies, procedures and requirements regulated by Toronto Public Health and the Ministry of Education are adhered to. Ensure that classrooms are appealing to the eye and demonstrate the happenings in the class and will change materials in the class to demonstrate the philosophy of Learn Through Play. Assist children in washing, dressing, toileting, diapering, eating, etc. to develop self-help skills. Administer medication as authorized by physicians and maintain records of all medications administered. Have a constant awareness of children’s allergies and special health conditions and Anaphylaxis and Emergency Medical Plans. Ensure the children's health, safety and well-being needs are met. Perform additional administrative duties including maintenance of children’s records - emergency forms, illness and incident reports, daily attendance, communication books, daily children’s logs for meals/diapering/naps. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Requirements: Must be able to legally work in Canada in a child care setting. Proficient in the English language with speaking, reading and writing. Must have a clear vulnerable sector screening (done within 6 months of start date with us). Current Standard First Aid & CPR-C recognized by the Canadian Red Cross, to be renewed every 3 years. Able to provide references. Up-to-date medical including Tuberculosis test and immunization history. Main Competencies: Previous experience with children ages 18 months-12 years Experience working with children with varied abilities Early Childhood Assistant certificate of completion is an asset Knowledge of Child Care and Early Years Act and licensing regulations. Familiarity with Learn Through Play/Elect learning models. Will adhere to the “Privacy Act” and not relay any personal information of families to others and understands the importance of centre issues remaining within the privacy of the centre. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and professionally. Able to adapt to change and be flexible. Possess effective time management, organization and problem-solving skills; and be able to multitask. Salary and Benefits: Starting salary $17.20/hour, plus Provincial Wage Enhancement Grant when eligible. Employee membership to the MNjcc fitness centre, as well as discounts on most programs. An employee assistance and wellness program. Description We are currently looking to expand our supply staff list. We are seeking a dynamic ECA who is looking to join a great team of educators in our Toddler, Preschool, JK and School Age programs at a wonderful community centre. Supply staff will cover our regular staff absences or provide additional support for our classrooms. This position may lead to full-time hours if required based on the needs of our programs. Permanent, On-call Applications may be emailed to tiffanyb@mnjcc.org with subject matter of Resume Supply Staff Position. To Apply Associate Director, Fitness & Recreational Programming | Miles Nadal JCC < Back Associate Director, Fitness & Recreational Programming About this Role Schedule: Full-Time: 37.5 hours/week Evening and weekend work may be required. MOD/Floor Shifts: 2 X week; weekends and statutory holidays on a rotational basis Key Duties and Responsibilities: Staff Supervision Supervise several staff members/departments including Personal Training, Recreational Programming, Group Fitness, Fitness Customer Service Supervision duties include hiring, scheduling, staff training and development, payroll, ensure staff are meeting service and performance standards, and managing and tracking staff certifications Personal Training Program Creation & Management Create personal training sales strategy and curate the personal training programs including the development of new Small Group Training classes Recrational Programs and Group FItness Management Oversee strategic direction of Group Ex, Recreation and Wellness Programs Grow underserved demographic groups (ie youth, young adult, prenatal and new parent) through Group Ex, Recreation and Wellness programming and develop/maintain partnerships to create Wellness Programming Financial: Drive revenue generation aligned with budgets and forecasts, ensuring financial goals are met Qualifications and Requirements: *Full valid certifications for Personal Training and Standard First Aid with CPR-C. A Group Fitness Certification is preferred but not required 5 years experience in dynamic fitness centre and community centre environments with members, minimum 2 in management . Post-Secondary School Degree related to fitness and wellness or relevant work experience Excellent communication skills – both written and oral Computer experience (Microsoft Office suite including Microsoft Teams, CRM software, data entry, database use, working in a networked environment). Clear/no relevant information from a VSC/Criminal Reference Check Ability to legally work in Canada/Ontario/for the MNjcc Main Competencies: Knowledge of best practices and trends in group exercise, personal training and wellness Ability to manage and supervise staff - scheduling, payroll, instructor concerns, behaviour management. Ability to collaborate with staff from other departments to accomplish goals of the job and the organization Ability to de-escalate member issues, with each other and with staff Salary and Benefits: Pay range: $55,000 – 65,000 Benefits: Paid time off including a tiered vacation plan, sick days, as well as some Jewish holidays. A range of supplemental insurance plans including medical (including vision care), dental, life, and LTD. An employee assistance program. Membership for yourself, spouse, and children at the MNjcc fitness centre, as well as discounts on most programs. Description Overseeing the success of the Personal Training, Group Exercise and Recreational Programs of the MNjcc to ensure they meet the agency’s mission and goals while serving the needs of the community. Ensuring statisfaction of fitness centre staff through onboarding, training and development. Category/Term Full-time, starting ASAP. Reporting to: Director, Membership, Fitness, and Aquatics Email applications to Lori Kauppinen, lorik@mnjcc.org , include subject line: AD, Fitness Application. Application Deadline: August 6, 2024 To Apply Find Us | Miles Nadal JCC FIND US ADDRESS / PHONE / EMAIL 750 Spadina Avenue • Toronto, Ontario • M5S 2J2 www.mnjcc.org • info@mnjcc.org 416.924.6211 x 0 SOCIAL MEDIA MEDIA INQUIRIES Jo Michaels (she/her) Director, Marketing & Communications jomichaels@mnjcc.org DIRECTIONS VIA THE TTC Take either LINE 2 Bloor/Danforth or LINE 1 Yonge/University/Spadina line to Spadina Station. Use the TTC Trip Planner DRIVING FROM THE WEST END Take Bloor Street east to Spadina Ave., or take the Gardner to Spadina Ave and then north to Bloor Street. ​ DRIVING FROM THE EAST END Take Danforth Ave. west until it turns into Bloor Street and continue west to Spadina Ave., or take the Gardner Expressway to Spadina Ave. and then north to Bloor Street. ​ DRIVING FROM THE NORTH Take the Allen Expressway to Eglinton and go east to Spadina Rd, then south to Bloor St., or take Bathurst Street south to Bloor Street and then east to Spadina Ave. ADMINISTRATION Our administrative offices are located at Suite 220, 720 Spadina Avenue. STAFF DIRECTORY Click here Access-Arts and Education | Miles Nadal JCC ACCESSIBLE ARTS & EDUCATION Workshops WORKSHOPS & PROGRAMS FALL Musical Theatre - Sundays: Sep 8 - Nov 17, 2-4 pm An accessible and creative musical theatre program for young adults with developmental disabilities and/or ASD. Our instructor will work with participants to learn classic and contemporary musical theatre numbers, with a showcase at the end of the program. REGISTER FALL Bon Appetit...with a Twist! - Tuesdays: Sep 24 - Dec 3, 6:30-8:30 pm This series, in partnership with Recreational Respite, brings together culinary exploration with nutrition, meal planning, and kitchen safety, where participants will have interactive opportunities to select and prepare nutritious and balanced recipes. Throughout the series, young adults with developmental disabilities will learn about nutrition and meal planning, and develop independence in the kitchen. Takeaways will include a recipe book, kitchen safety tips, meal plan template, and more. REGISTER FALL Disability/Visibility Photography - Sundays: Oct 20 - Dec 8, 2-4 pm Youth 18-35 who identify with the experience of disability will work with Toronto photographer Steve Kean to develop photography skills. Participants will explore disability, identity and community in various locations in the city while working in groups and individually alongside Steve. REGISTER FALL Relax.. Craft & Make Art! - Wednesdays: Oct 30 - Dec 18, 6:30-8:30 pm An accessible, relaxed mixed media creative arts program for young adults with developmental disabilities and/or ASD. Join us each week we explore mixed media arts and create your own art pieces. This is more than just an art program - it's a platform for self-expression and creativity! REGISTER Corporate Support | Miles Nadal JCC CORPORATE SUPPORT The Miles Nadal JCC presents corporations with a unique opportunity to be part of a community hub in downtown Toronto with a very diverse audience. Through sponsorship, the MNjcc can continue to grow its many programs as well as bring people together. When you become a corporate partner of the MNjcc, we agree to offer the highest degree of promotional exposure available for your level of investment. We are happy to customize benefits to meet your needs and to increase impact. ​ For information on Corporate Donations and Sponsorships, contact the Development Office at donations@mnjcc.org or 416.924.6211 x 6118 ​ Corporate Matching Gifts Did you know many companies offer a matching gift program to encourage philanthropy among their employees? And that some companies will even match to spouses and retirees? By simply completing a matching gift form you may be able to double, or even triple, the impact of your gift! Please check with your company's Human Resources department to see if they offer a matching gift program. ​ Gifts-In-Kind It takes many helping hands to make MNjcc programs and events successful. In addition to, or in lieu of cash sponsorship, the MNjcc accepts Gift-In Kind support. Here are a few ways you can assist: Partnership to execute a program or event Sponsoring the cost of producing a program/event brochure, flyer and/or postcard Providing premium recognition prizes for event registrants Food and/or beverages for an event/celebration Computers, printers, technical support To make an in-kind gift to the MNjcc, please contact donations@mnjcc.org or 416.924.6211 x 6118 Jewish& | Miles Nadal JCC 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 ​ FALL Threads of Spadina: Our Interwoven Stories - Sunday, Sep 22, 10 am-2 pm Let’s pull back Spadina’s rich tapestry, revealing a world of seamstresses and sweatshops, tinkers and tailors, pushcarts and pamphlets, bagels and bushel baskets. Step back in time to when this neighborhood was the vibrant heart of a bustling Jewish community, with Spadina Avenue serving as its “cosmic spine.” As we walk through history, we’ll recapture the essence of what novelist Matt Cohen described as “an infinity of delectable possibilities, an adolescent theme park throbbing with folk music… protest marches, idealists of all ages.” Discover how Spadina's Jewish community wove itself into the broader fabric of the city, paving the way for new waves of immigrants and emerging countercultures. REGISTER FALL Rosh Hashanah Hike - Friday, Oct 4, 10 am-12 pm Join us for a beautiful walk on the second day of Rosh Hashanah! Shofar blowing, tashlich (casting away), BYO apples and honey picnic. Open to families, individuals, anyone! Exact location provided upon registration; registration required. This event is presented in partnership between Secular Synagogue and Jewish& at the Miles Nadal JCC. REGISTER FALL Synagogue Scouts Interested in exploring congregational life in Toronto, but unsure of what might be a good fit for you/your family? Together we will scout out different services, experience what they have to offer, and hear directly from their leadership about how they are welcoming Jewish& (interfaith/mixed heritage/multicultural) people and families into their communities. Bring your curiosity and your questions! ​ Upcoming Dates: Nov 23 - First Narayever Congregation Dec 7 – Beth Tzedec Congregation Jan 11 - Congregation Shir Libeynu Jan 25 – Danforth Jewish Circle Feb 8 – Makom: Creative Downtown Judaism Feb 22 – Darchei Noam March 8 – City Shul REGISTER SOON FALL Judaism 101 - Tuesdays: Oct 29 - Dec 17, 7-8:30 pm Judaism 101 is an intro to Judaism class for everyone! It welcomes those who identify as Jewish or not, and those who have prior knowledge of Judaism or don't. The eight-part class explores the "Jewish bookshelf" and foundational topics of Jewish living, including Shabbat, the year cycle, lifecycle events, synagogue, and spirituality. REGISTER FALL Jewish&: December Delight Family Photos - Sunday, Nov 24, 10 am-4 pm We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Jewish& December Delight Family Photos! Join us and take a beautiful family portrait with a neutral backdrop you can use for a holiday card everyone will love. 60$ for a 15-minute session and 3 edited photos. REGISTER FALL Jewish& Cookies and Cards - Sunday, Dec 1, 12-2 pm Let’s get in the spirit of the holidays! Join us for cookie decorating, holiday card making, and a storytime. Cozy up indoors for a family-friendly afternoon of community and creativity, coffee and cocoa provided! What could be sweeter? REGISTER FALL Couples and Conversation - Tuesdays: Nov 5 - Nov 26, 7-9 pm Couples & ConversationTM is a 4-week workshop on building a life together as an interfaith* couple. (*Intercultural, Dual-faith, Mixed Heritage, Jew-ish...) Being part of an interfaith/Jew-ish/multi-faith/however-you-define-yourself couple can be challenging, but you don’t need to find the answers alone. This 4-week workshop facilitated by 18Doors rabbis offers a safe environment to work on creating your religious/cultural lives together. REGISTER FALL Jennifer Podemski on Intersectionality and Representation - Thursday, Sep 19, 7-8 pm Botannica Tirannica, the exhibition by award-winning Brazilian artist Giselle Beiguelman, explores how common botanical names both mirror and perpetuate societal prejudices against racial, cultural, gender, and social groups. Over a 30+ year career, Jennifer Podemski has been an actor, writer, director and producer in television and film. She has said that her mother’s Anishinaabe, Lenni Lenape and Métis side is “a long line of powerful leaders, advocates and medicine people.” Her father’s Ashkenazi Jewish side were “musicians, entrepreneurs and artists who were persecuted, de-humanized and sent to concentration camps” during World War II, after which her grandparents immigrated from Poland to Canada. We'll explore the exhibit, and then hear Podemski’s insights gleaned from her intersectional Indigenous and Jewish life. REGISTER Inclusive Jewish & LGBTQ+ Community | Miles Nadal JCC We ‘do Jewish’ differently at the MNjcc. With more than 135 programs annually welcoming over 6,000 participants, we are the Jewish hub downtown - a pluralistic, non-religious ‘town hall’ for Jewish life. We strive to enable our community to find belonging and explore their identities in an open, low-barrier-to-access, non-judgmental space. Adapting to the changing nature of the community drives our programming. Jewish life at the MNjcc is everything from holiday celebrations to educational opportunities, and from arts and cultural exploration to Jewish identity programs. We welcome LGBTQ+, patrilineal, Ashkenazi, Sephardi & Mizrachi Jews; Jews of Colour; Jews with disabilities; multifaith, multicultural, multiethnic, and Jewish& individuals, couples and families as well as friends and allies. We even have a massive network of connected Israeli families. Regardless of how you identify, you are welcome here, you belong here and we encourage you to join us! INCLUSIVE JEWISH & LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY 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. LEARN MORE Jewish& 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! LEARN MORE Families at the J Lishma: Jewish Learning Project brings together a community of learners in their 20s and 30s who are excited to share their desire for greater Jewish engagement, are willing to ask questions about our tradition, and want to explore how it informs our lives today. LEARN MORE Lishma: Jewish Learning Project We bring together ex-pat Israelis to connect, navigate, network, and tap into a wide variety of programming and resources (in both Hebrew and English) geared to newcomers, temporary residents, and permanent residents, alike. LEARN MORE Israeli Connection We strive to be the heart of Toronto’s LGBTQ+ Jewish community, providing queer Jews opportunities to gather, celebrate and thrive. We aim for the full inclusion and celebration of LGBTQ+ Jews across Jewish life, arts and cultural initiatives, informal and formal education and more. LEARN MORE LGBTQ+ at the J 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! LEARN MORE Holiday Celebration & Commemoration As the coordinating agency of the Downtown Jewish Community Council (DJCC), the MNjcc brings together over 45 downtown Jewish schools, youth groups, prayer communities and congregations, social service agencies, and cultural and recreational programs that serve you year-round. LEARN MORE Downtown Jewish Community Council Theatre | Miles Nadal JCC THEATRE Past Winners Upcoming Events Canadian Jewish Playwriting Competition Canadian Jewish Playwriting Competition CANADIAN JEWISH PLAYWRITING COMPETITION 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 20 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, and The Segal Centre for the Performing Arts. ​ 31 plays were submitted to the 2023 competition from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, and two playwrights from New York who have dual citizenship. The 2023 winning play is The Child You Deserve by Saskatchewan playwright, Julia Peterson. - Dramaturgy by Daniella Mooney with the support of the Saskatchewan Playwrights Centre. Looking for our own Al Green Theatre, located in the Miles Nadal JCC? Click here . Upcoming Events FALL Setting the Scene: The Roots of Toronto Theatre - Mondays: Nov 18, 25; Dec 2, 9, 1-2:30 pm Uncover the vibrant and diverse roots of the Toronto theatre scene! Learn about touring productions to established venues like The Royal Alexandra, Elgin/Wintergarden and O'Keefe Centre, the 1960s explosion of groundbreaking companies Toronto Free Theatre, Theatre Passe Muraille, Tarragon and Factory, and independents who gave voices to specific communities like Nightwood and Obsidian Theatres, Buddies in Bad Times, and Native Earth Performing Arts. What were some seminal Canadian plays? How are these companies today? REGISTER 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 Fitness Membership at the Miles Nadal JCC FITNESS MEMBERSHIP Perks of Becoming a Member Membership Pricing Book a Tour Contact our Membership Team The Fine Print Perks lane swimming every day in our heated saltwater pool ​precor™ cardio training machines, concept 2™ rowing machines, cybex™ strength training circuit machines, stages™ indoor cycling bikes ​​50+ weekly classes including aquafit, pilates, essentrics, cyclefit, zumba™, yoga, groove™, strength, and dozens more ​​locker rooms with steam rooms, saunas, whirlpools and free towel service ​​dedicated weight room and boxing/heavy bag studio ​​reciprocal benefits with JCCs across North America ​drop-in sports like basketball, pickleball, and volleyball 1​0% discount and early registration on most programs ​discounts at local businesses special members-only events and contests throughout the year voting privileges at our annual general meeting Whether you are brand new to fitness, haven't found the right environment to work out, or you're an experienced athlete looking for a challenge, the Miles Nadal JCC is designed to meet all of your fitness, health and wellness needs. Included in your monthly membership are the following fabulous benefits: MEMBERSHIP PERKS MEMBERSHIP PRICE PER MONTH TEENS // 12-17 $53 YOUNG ADULTS // 18-30 $80 ADULTS // 31-64 $100 SENIORS // 65+ $90 **HOUSEHOLD DISCOUNT** 25% off a second membership of equal/lesser value! price F.A.Q. membershipFAQ Q: How much will a monthly membership cost? A: Monthly rates are listed above and charged according to your age so please ensure that your birthdate and the birthdate of anyone else in your household is correct in our system: https://www.amilia.com. An enrollment fee of $85 will be charged for each new membership. HST will be added to all prices above except for teens ages 12-14 ​Q: What's necessary to receive the 25% Household Discount? A: Both members must be on the same account. using the same payment method Q: Once I am a member, can I bring a friend/guest with me to work out? ​A: Fitness Members may share a 3Free Guest Pass with as many different guests as they wish (one pass per guest). 3Free Guest Passes have a unique discount code and must be presented by guests at the Information Desk every visit. Passes are not transferable, have no cash value and if lost, will not be replaced. ​50% Off Guest Passes are available for guests who have already redeemed a 3Free Guest Pass. Guests must be physically accompanied by an active MNjcc Fitness Member in order to receive 50% off a Guest Pass. Q: I'm not interested in membership yet. Can I just use the Centre for the day? A: You are welcome to come for the day! You will need to visit the Info Desk in person to do this. The cost is $25 and must be paid at the time of purchase. Q: What is your cancellation policy? A: Five days' notice in writing is required to cancel your membership. Please contact membership@mnjcc.org, or call us at 416.924.6211 x6510 if you have any questions. Q: Can I freeze my membership? A: Members may freeze (pause) their membership for a maximum of four (4) months. A one-time administrative fee of $25+HST will be charged for each freeze request. Any extensions of an existing freeze will incur an additional $25+HST administrative fee. Requests to freeze your membership must be submitted in writing with five (5) days’ notice to membership@mnjcc.org and must be made by the membership holder. Should you choose to return at an earlier date, please email membership@mnjcc.org; there will be no administrative fee charged for shortening your freeze. ​Q: Will I be charged for my locker service during my membership freeze? A: Yes. Locker service fees will continue to be charged during a membership freeze unless a cancellation of the locker rental is submitted alongside the freeze request with five (5) days’ notice to membership@mnjcc.org. Q: Is membership only payable monthly? A: Yes. All memberships are paid monthly; we are not currently offering fixed-term/annual memberships ​Q: I’m a member of a different JCC. Can I come to the MNjcc? A: Yes! The MNjcc offers reciprocal complimentary Fitness Centre Access to members of the Prosserman JCC, Schwartz Reisman Centre and JCCs throughout North America. Q: Can I use my MNjcc membership to access other JCCs? A: Yes! Prosserman JCC, Schwartz Reisman Centre and JCCs throughout North America offer complimentary Fitness Centre access to our members. Q: I'm a member; do I get any perks for referring a friend to join? A: Yes! Thank you for loving the J enough to recommend us! We'll give you a month of free membership once your friend has paid their first month ​​Any unanswered questions may be directed to membership@mnjcc.org or 416.924.6211 x 6510 but please be patient as you await an answer. Our staff will do their utmost to respond in a timely fashion. MEMBERSHIP TERMS & CONDITIONS (THE FINE PRINT) terms and conditions In this Agreement the member is referred to as “you” or “the member” and the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre is referred to as “us”, “we", or “MNjcc”. This agreement is legally enforceable. The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre is located at 750 Spadina Avenue, Toronto Ontario, M5S 2J2. We can be reached by phone at 416.924.6211 ​ MEMBERSHIP TERMS This Agreement does not have a set term. Membership dues will automatically be billed on a perpetual basis hereafter. ​ MEMBERSHIP CANCELLATION In order to cancel the membership, thereby terminating this Agreement, the member must deliver written notice to the MNjcc staff with at least five (5) days' notice to process the cancellation. Once received, the member will have access to the facility until the end of the calendar month for which payment was most recently received. No further billings will take place. The MNjcc shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time upon written notice to the member to the extent that it is in the best interests of the membership to do so. ** Notices of termination can be emailed to membership@mnjcc.org . ​ PRE-AUTHORIZED PAYMENT The member agrees to pay the MNjcc the fees specified in this Agreement on the last day of the month, for the following month, irrespective of the amount of use the member makes of the MNjcc. ​ DECLINED PAYMENTS If any charges to the member’s bank account or credit card do not clear upon processing for any reason whatsoever, or in the event of a returned cheque, the MNjcc will automatically charge a $40 decline fee to the member’s account. ​ BALANCE ON ACCOUNT If the member’s balance is not cleared prior to the subsequent billing date, the MNjcc will bill the member for the full outstanding amount in addition to any current charges. ​ LIABILITY By use of MNjcc’s facilities or services, the member hereby expressly agrees that the MNjcc or its nominees, associates and affiliates or their employees shall not be liable for any damages arising from personal injuries sustained by the member in and about the premises of the said facilities, or from injuries arising from participation in MNjcc virtual programming, nor shall the MNjcc or its nominees, associates and affiliates or their employees be held liable for any loss or theft of personal property, whether such injury, loss or damage is caused by any act of negligence or omissions of staff, management or any other person. ​ SUPERVISION The member understands that the fitness club may be unsupervised during certain hours of operation and that he/she participates at his/her own risk. The member further acknowledges that it is his/her responsibility to obtain training in the proper use of any equipment prior to any use thereof. RULES & REGULATIONS The member agrees to abide by the rules, regulations, and Code of Conduct of the MNjcc and any amendments which may be enacted hereinafter. Any breach of these rules could constitute reasons for termination of this Agreement and the membership created hereby. ​ SERVICES Programs and services provided as part of the membership may change from time to time at the discretion of the MNjcc. ​ PRICE INCREASES The MNjcc is authorized to change the amount of the monthly payment by giving the member 60 days notice of the change. Failure on the part of the member to advise in writing of his/her disagreement with the change within 30 days of the receipt of this notice by the member shall be deemed to be in full acceptance of such change. Any notice to the member shall be deemed to have been duly given via e-mail or in writing and sent to the e-mail or physical address provided by the member (as outlined in the personal information clause). ​ PERSONAL INFORMATION The member’s e-mail and physical address for services or notice shall be set out on the reverse side of this Agreement or at such other address as the member may from time to time advise the MNjcc in writing. The member is required to provide updated information regarding emergency contact, contact phone number, and health status. The member’s personal data is stored in an offsite facility in Canada. The MNjcc is following all Canadian Privacy laws (PIPEDA) to ensure the member’s data is kept secure and only used for the purpose that it was given. It may, however, be accessible to law enforcement and national security authorities of that jurisdiction. ​ PRIVACY The MNjcc is committed to protecting personal information by following responsible information handling practices in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act. The member hereby gives permission for the MNjcc or its nominees, associates, and affiliates or their employees to collect any personal information contained in this document, maintain personal information already on file and to collect further information for the purpose of contacting the member by mail, fax, telephone and/or email. ​ FREEZE POLICY Members may freeze (pause) their membership for a maximum of four (4) months. A one-time administrative fee of $25+HST will be charged for each freeze request. Any extensions of an existing freeze will incur an additional $25+HST administrative fee. The person who holds the membership must make this request, not the person who pays for the membership. Requests to freeze your membership must be submitted in writing with five (5) days’ notice to membership@mnjcc.org . Should you choose to return at an earlier date, please email membership@mnjcc.org . There will be no administrative fee charged for shortening your freeze. ​ CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FEE This fee of 4% is included in membership dues, before HST. These funds will increase our ability to undertake capital improvements throughout the facility. RECIPROCAL ACCESS AGREEMENT - GUESTS VISITING THE MNJCC Members of Prosserman JCC and Schwartz Reisman Centre receive four (4) complimentary guest passes per month. Current proof of active membership documentation must be provided every four (4) months. Members from JCCs of North America: Complimentary access to the MNjcc for a two-week consecutive period, once per year. Promotions or passes from the guest’s home JCC are not transferable and cannot be redeemed at the MNjcc. Please note: complimentary reciprocal access applies only to guests with active memberships. Additional guests may purchase a Guest Pass or Drop-in Pass for applicable activities. ​ ​When you arrive for your first visit, please provide verification of your JCC membership. Letter or email from your home JCC. Government-issued photo ID. All guests must have an account on our registration database www.amilia.com in order to access reciprocal guest passes. You may set up your account in advance, or in person at the MNjcc. Day-use lockers are available. Please bring your own lock. Accessing the MNjcc: Check in at our Information Desk every visit. Once your active membership has been verified and your photo ID viewed, staff will activate your complimentary Guest Pass. ​ RECIPROCAL ACCESS AGREEMENT: MNjcc MEMBERS VISITING OTHER JCCs MNjcc Fitness Centre members (active, not on a membership freeze) may access the Schwartz Reisman Centre, Prosserman JCC and JCCs of North America. Schwartz Reisman Centre and/or Prosserman JCC: Four (4) times per month. North American JCC outside the GTA: Please contact the individual JCC to confirm their reciprocal access terms and conditions. ​ What you will need: Members will require a letter verifying they have an active MNjcc Fitness Centre membership. A physical or virtual MNjcc access card may not be used for reciprocal access. A reciprocal letter may be requested in person with a Membership Associate or Desk Staff. Requests may also be received by phone at 416.924.6211 x 6510 or email membership@mnjcc.org . Please note: 24 hours’ notice is required for fulfillment of requests received via telephone or email. Group Exercise Classes | Miles Nadal JCC 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. Animal Flow Animal Flow is a structured series of animal-style, ground based exercises that can be linked together to form fluid movements (similar to yoga). It's good for building mobility, strength and developing motor control. Learn travelling movement forms such as the Ape, Crab, Beast, Scorpion and Side Kick through, and then learn how to link them together. 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 + Core Cardio Box+Core 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, followed by 10 to 15 minutes of core and mobility work. 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. Circl Mobility Based on the science of functional movement, CIRCL Mobility™ focuses on flexibility, breathwork, and mobility exercises. 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. 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. Pilates and Stretch Pilates is a 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. This class has a warm-up and heating section, strengthening exercises, and finishes with relaxation. It’s perfect if you experience low energy, stress, tension or just want to improve strength and mobility. 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! 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We offer instructional swim lessons, recreational swimming, field trips, and visits to all sorts of cool playgrounds and parks. JCamp ages 2.5-10 years old. Read our F.A.Q. below to learn all about JCam p! ​ Looking to sign up for JCamp Before and/or After Care? Click here to register . Contact the JCamp Team at jcamp@mnjcc.org for more information. JSeeds Your child’s love of camp will be planted as they engage in a fun-filled experience, including swimming, science, arts and crafts, outdoor play and so much more! JSeeds is led by Registered Early Childhood Educators and licensed by the Ministry of Education. AGES 2.5-3 register $189/session JBuds Your little JBuds will grow this summer as they experience new and exciting activities. Campers will have ample outdoor time, swim twice a week, and engage in fun and developmentally appropriate activities from sports to arts and everything in between! *must be fully potty trained. AGE 4 register $425/session JSprouts JSprouts campers will have ample outdoor time (including visits to local playgrounds and parks. They'll swim three times a week and will experience the thrill of summer through sports, science, arts, and more! AGES 5-6 register $425/session JBlooms Our oldest campers will have the opportunity to experience all that the MNjcc has to offer! Campers will enjoy ample outdoor time (including weekly field trips). They'll swim three times a week and will experience the thrill of summer through sports, science, arts, and hour-long skills-based clinics such as soccer and music. AGES 7-10 register $425/session Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next