Page 30 T cjnews.com THE CANADIAN JEWISH NEWS April 22, 2010 Class Acts Canadian Friends of GuideD g Center For The Blind Teens work to make the world a better place Compiled by CJN Staff service sites from 1 to 4 p.m., and then back to Council House for a wrap-up par- Hundreds of -area teens will ty that includes an inspirational talk by be among the 10,000 across North Amer- Robin Mednick of Pencils For Kids. Join us for a COCKTAIL RECEPTION as we celebrate ica, Europe and Israel who will work to “This is the perfect chance to give improve the world during an international back to our community that gives us so An Evening of Miracles day of community service. much, and to come together as a genera- Experience first-hand a walk with a Monday, June 21, 2010 They will be taking part in J-Serve, the tion passionate about tikkun olam, repair- Guide Dog through an obstacle course! Beth Tzedec Congregation Global Day of Jewish Youth Service, on ing the world,” says Rochelle Derlick, Harvey Atkin, Master of Ceremonies Tel: 416-577-3600 April 25. a Grade 12 student and BBYO member. and Haim Goldenberg, Mentalist www.israelguidedog.org This is the first year that Toronto teens “There are so many different project op- will have the opportunity to participate tions, making it easy to individualize the in the international initiative, thanks to experience while… making the world a funding by UJA Federation of Greater better place.” Sounds of Sinai Toronto. J-Serve Toronto is a joint proj- The Toronto initiative is one of over ect of BBYO, Canadian , 40 J-Serve projects internationally where Congregation Darchei Noam, Habonim teens will have the opportunity to fulfil Ben Steinberg Musical Celebration Dror, Hashomer Hatzair, Jewish student the Jewish values of gemilut chasadim, unions, NCSY and United Synagogue acts of loving kindness; tzedakah, chari- Friday April 30 • Services at 8.00 p.m. with program following Youth. table giving; and tikkum olam. Public Welcome “Teens are encouraged to register at J-Serve is the Jewish service compo- Jserve.ca where they will be asked to nent of the annual Global Youth Service choose a project from among several ser- Day of Youth Service America and is a vice opportunities,” says Kevin Good- collaboration of PANIM: The Institute of Honouring Ben Steinberg and man, program director at BBYO. BBYO and Repair the World, with gener- J-Serve Toronto’s service options in- ous support from the Charles and Lynn forty years of “Our Musical Legacy” clude creating no-sew fleece blankets for Shusterman Family Foundation. distribution to Haitian refugees; assem- “All of us who share a devotion and series with an evening of musical bling tzedakah box kits for the Zareinu commitment to the Jewish future should Educational Centre; beading bracelets be moved and inspired by the thousands excellence, featuring the Cleveland to be sold by JACS to fund its work; as- of Jewish teens who are volunteering to Duo with James Umble, Igor Gefter, sisting Reena residents with gardening, repair their communities and our world baking and crafts; making calls at Hadas- through J-Serve,” says Lynn Schusterman, and Cantor Gershon Silins. sah-WIZO’s campaign telethon; hosting chair of the Charles and Lynn Schuster- a sing-along with residents of Cummer man Family Foundation. “Through their Lodge; and working with Shari’s Mission efforts, they are helping to make service at a bone marrow drive. 210 Wilson Avenue, Toronto ON M5M 3B1 a central part of North American Jewish The day starts at Council House at life.” T. 416.487.3281 • E. [email protected] • www.templesinai.net 11:30 a.m. with an orientation and re- For more information or to register freshments, followed by an address from for J-Serve Toronto as either a teen par- Rabbi Jared Grover of Beth Tikvah Syna- ticipant or an adult chaperone, visit www. Canadian Friends of Herzog Hospital gogue to frame the day’s activities. Buses jserve.ca or Goodman at kgoodman@ will take the teens to their pre-selected Presents .ca or 416-398-2004, extension 222. LAUGHING MATTERS Featuring AN EVENING OF STAND-UP COMEDY MC Lawrence Monday May 10, 2010 MORGENSTERN 7:30 p.m. Les Beth Tzedec Synagogue Aaron 1700 Bathurst Street Greg TICKETS: $36 / $18 students Eckler Canadian Friends of Herzog Hospital Steve (416)256-4222 SALTY TRAVELLER: Associated Hebrew Schools senior kindergarten student Daniel Swartz brought back salt from the Dead Sea to share with his classmates while they Levine [email protected] learned about Israel for Yom Ha’atzmaut. He’s also holding the passport he prepared for his in-class mock trip to Israel.