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.
51st Annual Community Seder – SOLD OUT
Celebrate Passover at the Bernard Betel Centre! Join us for the First Seder. Doors open at 5:00 pm. Seder starts at 5:30 pm. View the flyer HERE.
Monday, April 22
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
$30 per person
This event is sponsored by the Anne Tanenbaum z’l Passover Seder Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto.
Lecture: History of the Jews in Poland
Speaker: Arnold Gillis
Wednesday, May 1
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Free for members
$5 non-members
Moving and Downsizing for Older Adults in Ontario
Join real estate and downsizing specialist, Michael Shuster, as we discuss what every senior must know before hiring professionals, selling a home and downsizing.
Thursday, May 2
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Free – Members Only
Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Day Program
Join us for a short ceremony to commemorate Yom HaShoah followed by the 2023 film “The Zone of Interest”.
Monday, May 6
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Free – Members Only
Documentary: Unsyncable
Screening of Unsyncable. This documentary follows six artistic swimmers aged 63 to 82 as they prepare for the U.S. Masters Artistic Swimming Championship.
Wednesday, May 8
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Free for members
$5 non-members
Victory Day in Europe Party
Dinner and dancing!
Thursday, May 9
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$40 members
$55 non-members
Yom HaAtzmaut/Israeli Independence Day Party
Join us to commemorate Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Official Memorial Day for her fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism. This will be followed by a celebration to honour Israel’s 76 years of independence. A full dinner will be served.
Monday, May 13
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
$40 members
$50 non-members
Concert
Lomir Fraylekh Zayn לאמיר פריילעך זיין Original Yiddish songs with Yosl Landay.
Wednesday, May 15
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
$8 members
$12 non-members
Concert
Spring Again with Morris Kast, the best romantic singer in Toronto!
Wednesday, May 22
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
$8 members
$12 non-members
Jewish Music Week
Join us as we celebrate all styles of Jewish music!
Wednesday, May 29
10:00 am – 11:00 am: Morning Music Lecture
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Live at Lunchtime Music Performance
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Afternoon Performance
Cost: Free
Lecture: Gordon Lightfoot
This lecture will highlight his personal life and how it influenced this extraordinary entertainer. Speaker: Norm Zinman
Sunday, June 2
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Free for members
$5 non-members
Concert
In the Name of Love with performer Jen Adelstein. First time performing at the Betel Centre!
Wednesday, June 19
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
$8 members
$12 non-members
Lecture: John Denver
This lecture will give us a ring side seat to watch this incredible and talented performer. Speaker: Norm Zinman
Sunday, June 23
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Free for members
$5 non-members