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Free Event on February 19th & 20thFeb 15, 2012
This upcoming Sunday and Monday. the JCCs of Toronto are proud to present Family Fun Across the City, where there will be activities, prizes and entertainment. This FREE event will be held at Miles Nadal JCC (750 Spadina Ave.) on February 19th and 20th. On Sunday February 19th from 11am-1:30pm, everyone is welcome at the Schwartz/Reisman Centre (9600 Bathurst St.) where there will be Mystic…
An Overview of Programs at Prosserman
Feb 6, 2012
The ProssermanJCC hosts birthday parties, educational sessions for adults and seniors, and fun events for the whole family all year. Come celebrate the Jewish holidays with us during our Tu’bshvat themed events this month, and view our list of programs for other holiday-related events this season. Exciting Jewish cultural events include Israeli folk dancing, movie screenings and singing lessons.…
Centre Camp's Winter Carnival
Jan 12, 2012
This Sunday January 15th, 2012 Centre Camp is holding a winter carnival to help celebrate its expansion north of Toronto to the schwartz/reismancentre located at the Lebovic Jewish Community Campus. Centre Camp knows how to throw a carnival, just ask those who attended the one back in September!Join us during our free family event between 1-3pm and enjoy bouncy castles, carnival games, cotton…
A Memorable and Happy Chanukah in 2011
Dec 28, 2011
Across all of the JCCs in Toronto there was a lot of celebration for Chanukah! We started the holiday off by lighting the menorah where at Prosserman it was lit by our Daycare and Preschool children. This was followed by the singing of many Chanukah songs. This happened throughout the first few nights of Chanukah, and was enjoyed by members, staff and of course the children. This year we organized…
Another Personal Message....
Dec 8, 2011
As most of you now know, Prosserman JCC Program Director, Gustavo Rymberg, is participating in a unique trip where he and other senior executives are travelling to Poland and Israel. The goal is to discover and experience Jewish history and to hopefully offer this trip to members in the future. Gustavo was kind enough to send over his thoughts for this post where he visiting the Warsaw Ghetto and…
What is the schwartz/reisman centre?
Dec 7, 2011
The schwartz/reismancentre is a state-of-the-art facility that will quickly become a staple of the Jewish community and York Region. This centre and its purpose is both exciting and needed in this growing community. Our vision is to create a lynchpin to hold the community together and foster a sense of togetherness, celebration, wellness and learning. There really is something for everyone! Located…
Bubby, Zaidy & Grandkids Sunday Brunch Party!
Dec 7, 2011
Recently at the Prosserman JCC, we organized a Sunday brunch party that really seemed to connect with people of all ages. The idea was to create a fun morning for grandparents and grandkids, and give parents some much needed time off. The program had a jam packed morning filled with activities, that included, sing alongs, decorating tzedakah boxes and a lovely brunch. The grandparents were thrilled…
A Personal Message from Warsaw…
Dec 7, 2011
As some of you may not know, certain senior staff of the JCCA are participating in a JCC Association trip, where they are visiting Poland and Israel in an emotional journey to learn and discover our Jewish history. There are 40 participants and the goal is to one day offer this important trip to members. Program Director Gustavo Rymberg is part of this event, and was kind enough to provide his insight…
Meet the schwartz/reisman centre’s First Member
Dec 7, 2011
Come join us on December 27th from 2-5 to celebrate Chanukah. At all three locations we will be featuring live entertainment, great prizes, Chanukah treats and of course the lighting of the menorah. Click here for more information
Essential Home Fitness Equipment
Nov 3, 2011
Looking to start your own gym at home? Listed below is each component of fitness that you should be including in your workout, and some examples of equipment you can use at home to get you started. Setting up a home gym is a great way to supplement your workouts at the gym, especially if you're not able to visit your gym as often as you'd like. 1: Cardio Training Equipment What It Is: Any type of…
Casa Hillel Visits Prosserman JCC
Nov 3, 2011
This small group was discovered when our Prosserman JCC Kolel voluntour went to Guatemala last April. A generous donation in memory of Clara and David Nightingale, who were members of the Reform Jewish community for over 60 years, made this dream possible. Their love of Judaism and desire to help those in need inspired this gift. With the help of our amazing partners Michael Ettedgui and Yaldeinu,…
How Decluttering Can Help You Be More Productive
Nov 2, 2011
With the beginning of fall just around the corner, now is a good time to get organized for the upcoming busy months. Find the areas in your life where there?s clutter and clean them out! This act will provide you with organized areas that you won?t have to worry about on top of your busy schedule. Start with one thing at a time, whether that may be your closet, desk, car or fridge. Newly cleaned spaces…
Eating and exercise: 5 tips to maximize your workouts
Nov 2, 2011
If you're planning to exercise, is it better to eat before, or after, your workout? Eating and exercise go hand in hand. When and what you eat can be important to how you feel when you exercise, whether it's a casual workout or a serious athletic competition. Maximize your exercise and athletic performance, but keep in mind that the duration and intensity of your activity will indicate what and when…
The Truth about Cholesterol
Nov 1, 2011
Are YOU at Risk?! Your body produces all the cholesterol it needs. In healthy people, about 80 per cent of the cholesterol that?s in the body is produced by the body. The rest comes from what you eat. If you eat a diet high in Saturated and/or Trans fats, chances are you will have elevated levels of bad cholesterol in your blood. Saturated & Trans fats raise levels of LDL cholesterol in your blood…






