Special Events & Presentations

JFSE Session #1: We’re Here to Help: How JFSE Can Support You!

The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Thursday, August 7 at 1p.m.Session #1: We’re Here to Help: How JFSE Can Support You! In this presentation, we will introduce participants (and reintroduce some) to the work of Jewish Family Services Edmonton. We will explore the work we do, the programs we offer, and our continued connection to the Edmonton Jewish community. Expect some ...

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Summer Greek Brunch with Concert

The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Summer Greek Brunch with Concert | Sunday, August 10 at 11a.m.Fee: $36 for members | $45 for non-members RSVP ASAP Bring the dearest people in your life to enjoy a delicious brunch with complimentary Sangria (Red or White) and enjoy the performance of the “High Level Trio”. Menu: Greek Veggie Frittata with Baked Potatoes Spanakopita ...

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$36

The Life Story of My Father Paul Kagan Z”L

The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Tuesday, August 12 at 1p.m.Dr. Leon Kagan was born and raised in Edmonton Alberta by his parents Paul and Clara Kagan. He graduated from Talmud Torah in Edmonton and later went to the University of Alberta to study medicine, initially beginning as a family doctor and eventually becoming a geriatric psychiatrist. His mother was a ...

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The Story of the Three Sareptas

The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Our wonderful member Erika Lafevre will do two unique presentations for you: Alberta History. The Story of the Three Sareptas: Zareptha (Lebanon), Old Sarepta (Russia), and New Sarepta (Alberta) Thursday, August 14 at 1p.m.

Seniors & Climate Change

The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Tuesday, August 19 at 1p.m. Join the representatives (Victor, Lynne & Gerry) of organization SCAN!Edmonton (Seniors for Climate Action Now) to learn about individual and learn actions that can make difference in the area of climate change. This organization began as a small group of seniors who got together in winter 2024. Our group immediately ...

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Reason, Reality & Religion: Is reconciliation realizable or required? Lecture 1

The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Join us for a new course with Professor Emeritus David WanglerWednesdays, August 20 1p.m. – 3p.m. Fee: $45 for members | $54 for non-members Lecture 1: Are there substantial reasons for religion? The two oldest religions are Judaism and Hinduism, and both are present and highly significant to this very day.

$45

Armchair Traveller: Luxemburg, Holland & Belgium

The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Thursday, August 21 at 1p.m. Join our vivid traveller Wei Woo to be fascinated by stories about his recent trips to these countries. Join us at 12p.m. for the Benelux Lunch.

Event Series Birthday Tuesdays

Birthday Tuesdays

The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Every last Tuesday of the month join us to celebrate your friends’ birthdays with music, special lunch and fun! Sponsor cake or entertainment, order a special card from the office or create a unique Power Point presentation to surprise your friends!

Mathieu Lefevre: “Irony as Method”

The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Honouring Contemporary Artwork of late Mathieu LefevreTuesday, August 26 at 1p.m. “Mathieu Lefevre’s work often relies on humour and mockery. As such, one can place Lefevre in a tradition Pierre-Michel Menger has called the ‟mocking and ironic avant-garde,” an avant-garde tradition descended from Dada and Marcel Duchamp—Schwitters, Cage, Warhol, Damien Hirst. Thumbing their noses at ...

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Reason, Reality & Religion: Is reconciliation realizable or required? Lecture 2

The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Join us for a new course with Professor Emeritus David WanglerWednesdays, August 27 1p.m. – 3p.m. Fee: $45 for members | $54 for non-members Lecture 2: Are philosophy and religion or science and religion contradictory or complementary?

$45

The Media: It’s Challenges and Future with John Hanlon

The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Thursday, August 28 at 1p.m. Mainstream media stuggles to survive. As each financially-troubled news outlet closes, we lose another trustworthy source of information to help us make decisions that affect our lives. For a look at this development and its consequences, join retired CBC broadcaster John Hanlon. John hosted information programs on CBC Radio and ...

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Entrepreneurship and navigating the business world as a woman in business

The Centre 10052-117 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Tuesday, September 2 at 12p.m.Danielle Woo is excited to share her experiences with entrepreneurship, offering an honest look at navigating the business world as a woman. In her talk, she’ll discuss the strategies and mindset that helped her achieve success, as well as the challenges and missteps that taught her invaluable lessons. By highlighting what ...

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