Our Special Events include luncheons, backyard BBQs, concerts, seasonal festivals, cultural and holiday lunches, presentations, movies, and more!
The cost of caregivers to attend events and concerts is the same price as members. Please purchase your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment as events sell out quickly!
For more information about Special Events, please contact Lily Boltianski at 416-225-2112, ext. 103 or lilyb@betelcentre.org.
To purchase a ticket for a Special Event, please call Reception at 416-225-2112 ext. 0 to purchase over the phone, or visit Reception during our hours of operation
Concert
“Love in Music” with Neshama (duet).
Wednesday, July 8
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
$8 Members, $12 non-members
Summer Party
Join us to celebrate the start of Summer with dinner and dancing!
Thursday, July 9
6:00 pm
$50 members, $60 non-members
Presentation: Tickle My Funny Bone Again
Join Norm Zinman as we look at celebrities who make us laugh, open our hearts and sharpen our minds.
Wednesday, July 15
1:00 pm
$8 members, $12 non-members
Presentation: Stories from the Soul
Ricki Glickman, Betel Canasta Instructor, shares stories about mothers, lives and the past from her classes.
It’s not just canasta, it’s therapy.
Monday, July 20
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Free
Film: Will the Second Generation Please Rise? The Children of Holocaust Survivors
A documentary by Deena Dlusy-Apel and Max Beer about how the children of Holocaust survivors address what happened to their parents through their own poetry, prose, film and artwork.
Wednesday, July 22
1:30 pm
Free for members, $5 non-members
Shabbat Shalom at Betel
A powerful presentation by Jacob Steinberg on the Dutch treatment of Jews both during and post World War Two.
Light refreshments will be served. Registration required.
Register with Shira at shira@betelcentre.org
or 416-225-2112 ext. 301.
Saturday, July 25
10:00 – 11:30 am
Free for everyone
Concert
Lomir Fraylekh Zayn. Original Yiddish songs with Yosl Landay.
Wednesday, July 29
2:00 pm
$5 members, $10 non-members
Concert
“Yves Montand: Susperstar of the Sixties” with presenter and piano player, Michail Ovsichtcher
Wednesday, August 5
2:00 pm
$5 members, $10 non-members
Concert
Variety of songs from the 1920’s – 1980’s with Jeff King – with some classical music as well!
Wednesday, August 19
2:00 pm
$5 members, $8 non-members
Presentation: Andre Bocelli
Norm Zinman speaks on Andre Bocelli’s power to move audiences, blending classical opera with popular music.
Wednesday, August 26
1:00 pm
$8 members, $12 non-members
Presentation
Vita Stimelman will tell you about Nechama, a legendary Yiddish singer, one of the most prominent figures in 20th century Jewish culture.
Wednesday, September 2
2:00 pm
Free for members, $5 non-members
Shalom, Salam & A Canadian Story
First generation Canadian Iranian Jew Jian Magen’s story is one of resilience, depth and excitement. He will be
speaking about his journey growing up in Toronto along with his family’s rich history and everything in between.
Wednesday, September 9
1:30 pm
Free for members, $5 non-members
Concert
“Your Favourite Music” by piano player, Naum Hore.
Wednesday, September 16
2:00 pm
Free for members, $5 for non-members
Rosh Hashanah Party
Celebrate the High Holidays with dinner and dancing at the Bernard Betel Centre.
Thursday, September 17
6:00 pm
$50 members, $60 non-members
Presentation: Fred Astaire
Norm Zinman discusses one of the most influential dancers in the history of film.
Wednesday, September 23
1:00 pm
$8 members, $12 non-members
Movie: Ballet Tevye
Ballet Tevye refers to a specific, successful modern narrative ballet by Switzerland’s Basel Ballet, choreographed by Richard Wherlock with music by Olivier Truan.
Wednesday, September 30
1:00 pm
Free for members, $5 for non-members
Tea with Gail
Meet the Executive Director, Gail Gould, for a cup of tea. Talk, socialize, ask questions and get to know more about the centre.
English Language:
Thursday, July 16 at 1:00pm
Wednesday, September 30 at 1:00pm
Russian Language:
Monday, August 17 at 2:00pm
