BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Beth Tzedec Congregation - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bethtzedec.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Beth Tzedec Congregation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260521T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260521T220000 DTSTAMP:20260617T105706 CREATED:20260427T175848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T185924Z UID:10001724-1779383700-1779400800@bethtzedec.ca SUMMARY:Erev Shavuot Dinner and Tikkun Leil DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Shavuot with an evening of great food\, meaningful learning\, and vibrant community—this year under the theme “Broadcast from Sinai.” \n5:15pm Dinner | 6:00pm Erev Shavuot Service | 6:30pm Dessert | 7:00pm Learning Sessions Begin \nJoin us for a festive Shavuot Dinner followed by our Tikkun Leil\, as we tune in to voices of Torah\, tradition\, and creativity “broadcasting” across time from Sinai to today. Whether you stay for one session or immerse yourself late into the evening\, there’s something here to spark curiosity\, reflection\, and connection. \nTikkun Leil Learning Sessions include: \n\nRabbi Russell G. Jayne – Who Wants to Be a Minyanaire?: A Deep Dive on Leading ServicesStep into the role of service leader and discover the rhythms\, rules\, and meaning behind our communal prayer.\nRabbi Mark Glickman – The Rabbi’s Speech: Moses Becomes a Man of WordsFrom hesitant speaker to enduring voice—explore Moses’ transformation and the power of finding one’s message.\nHolly Shifrah – Reading Rainbow: Queer Jewish LiteratureTune in to the rich\, diverse voices of queer Jewish writers and the stories that shape identity and belonging.\nDebra Carnat – Tapestry: Jewish MeditationFind your frequency through Jewish mindfulness practices\, weaving ancient wisdom into modern spiritual life.\nLorie Abernethy – Jewish Quirks and QuarksA curious and playful broadcast exploring the unexpected intersections of Jewish thought\, culture\, and science.\n\nCome for the learning\, stay for the cheesecake—and be part of a Shavuot experience that nourishes both body and soul\, live from Sinai. \nPlease note that registration for our Shavuot dinner has now closed. But everyone is still welcome to join us for our Shavuot service\, dessert and evening of learning. \n  \n\n\n \n \n Erev Shavuot Registration\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Unfortunately\, registration for our Shavuout dinner has now closed. Please hit the button below to confirm that you're aware that you are registering for the service and Tikkun Leil.(Required)\n \n \n I'm just interested in registering for the after-dinner learning.\n \nAttendee Information\nHow many ADULT (13+) CONGREGANTS would you like to register? Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $ 20.00 CAD\n \n \n Quantity \n Please share the name(s) of each adult congregant that you are registering.How many ADULT (13+) GUESTS would you like to register? Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $ 25.00 CAD\n \n \n Quantity \n Please share the name(s) of each adult guest that you are registering.How many CONGREGANT CHILDREN (Ages 5-12) would you like to register? Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $ 15.00 CAD\n \n \n Quantity \n Please share the name(s) and age(s) of each congregant aged 5-12 that you are registering.How many GUEST CHILDREN (ages 5-12) would you like to register? Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $ 20.00 CAD\n \n \n Quantity \n Please share the name(s) and age(s) of each guest aged 5-12 that you are registering.How many YOUNG CHILDREN (ages 4 and under) would you like to register? Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $ 0.00 CAD\n \n \n Quantity \n Please share the name(s) and age(s) of each guest 4 and under that you are registering.Please share the names and ages of everyone you're registering for the learning portion of the evening. Use the + button on the right to add more rows.NameAge  Add Remove\nSupporting Holiday Events\n\nEvents like this are a critical part of bringing our community together\, but they wouldn't be possible without the support of our members and guests. Would you like to make an OPTIONAL donation to help support holiday programs at Beth Tzedec?\n \n \n Yes\, I would like to help support holiday programs at Beth Tzedec.\n \n \n \n Not today\, but maybe another time.\n Thank you for your support! How much would you like to contribute?\n \n \n $18\n \n \n \n $36\n \n \n \n $54\n \n \n \n I would like to choose my own contribution amount.\n How much would you like to contribute?\n \n Total URL:https://bethtzedec.ca/event/erev-shavuot-dinner-and-tikkun-leil/ LOCATION:Beth Tzedec CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260524T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260524T113000 DTSTAMP:20260617T105706 CREATED:20250801T165243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T162319Z UID:10001716-1779618600-1779622200@bethtzedec.ca SUMMARY:Judaism 201 DESCRIPTION:Ready to go deeper in your Jewish learning? Judaism 201 is an adult education series with Rabbi Russ designed for those who want to explore the richness of our heritage and religious tradition. \nThis year’s program will guide learners through some of Judaism’s most fascinating texts and practices\, including Sefer Yetzirah (The Book of Formation)\, an introduction to Talmud\, Sefer Bahir (The Book of Illumination)\, and an introduction to Jewish prayer. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your knowledge\, engage with timeless wisdom\, or connect more deeply with Jewish life\, Judaism 201 offers a meaningful path forward. \nKindly register in advance so that we know you’re coming! \n\n \n \n Judaism 201 Registration\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Are you a current Beth Tzedec member?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\, my membership is current for the 2025-26 year.\n \n \n \n No\, I'm not a current Beth Tzedec member.\n Non-Member Tuition\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n There is NO CHARGE for members to participate in these exciting classes. But if Jewish learning is a priority to you\, please consider making an optional donation to help support programs like this at Beth Tzedec.(Required)\n \n \n Yes\, I would like to help support educational programs at Beth Tzedec.\n \n \n \n Not today\, but maybe another time.\n Thank you for your support! How much would you like to contribute?(Required)\n \n \n $18\n \n \n \n $36\n \n \n \n $54\n \n \n \n I would like to choose my own contribution amount.\n How much would you like to contribute?\n \n Total URL:https://bethtzedec.ca/event/judaism-201-2/2026-05-24/ LOCATION:Beth Tzedec CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260528T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260528T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T105706 CREATED:20260427T200613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T201422Z UID:10001725-1779996600-1780002000@bethtzedec.ca SUMMARY:What’s Rabbi Reading? The Beth Tzedec Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us each month at Masala Art for lively conversation\, good company\, and great food as we explore Jewish literature together. The Beth Tzedec Book Club is open to all who love reading and discussing stories\, history\, and ideas through a Jewish lens. This month\, our discussion will be led by Holly Shifrah. \nWe’ll be reading selected stories from Burning Girls and Other Stories by Veronica Schanoes. \nIn this striking debut collection\, Schanoes blends folklore\, history\, and fantasy to illuminate the lives of fierce\, complex women navigating the margins of society. Her stories are richly imagined and unflinching\, weaving together figures like Emma Goldman and Baba Yaga\, alongside original characters confronting injustice\, loss\, and transformation. With prose that is at once lyrical and razor-sharp\, these stories challenge readers to reckon with difficult truths while drawing on the deep roots of myth and storytelling. \nFor our discussion\, we will focus on three standout pieces: \n\n“Among the Thorns”\n“Emma Goldman Takes Tea with the Baba Yaga”\n“Burning Girls” (also available here)\n\nTogether\, these works offer a compelling entry point into Schanoes’s unique voice—one that is haunting\, urgent\, and unforgettable. \nContent Warning:Please note that this collection engages with mature and potentially distressing subject matter\, including sexual assault\, self-harm\, addiction\, mental illness\, suicide\, and explicit language. Readers are encouraged to approach with care. \nWhether you’re drawn to literary fiction\, folklore-inspired storytelling\, or bold new voices\, this promises to be a rich and meaningful conversation. All are welcome. \n\n \n \n Book Club Registration\n Please register once for each session you plan to join. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)There is NO CHARGE to join Beth Tzedec's Book Club. But if Jewish learning is a priority to you\, please consider making an optional donation to help support programs like this at Beth Tzedec.(Required)\n \n \n Yes\, I would like to help support learning programs at Beth Tzedec.\n \n \n \n Not today\, but maybe another time.\n Thank you for your support! How much would you like to contribute?(Required)\n \n \n $18\n \n \n \n $36\n \n \n \n $54\n \n \n \n I would like to choose my own contribution amount.\n Price(Required) URL:https://bethtzedec.ca/event/whats-rabbi-reading-the-beth-tzedec-book-club-7/ LOCATION:Masala Art\, 2515 90 Ave SW #123\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2V 0L7\, Canada CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260607T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260607T120000 DTSTAMP:20260617T105706 CREATED:20260526T152931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T152931Z UID:10001726-1780826400-1780833600@bethtzedec.ca SUMMARY:The Shmooze Live ft. Warren Kinsella DESCRIPTION:Podcasters Don Shapira and Jared Shore from The Schmooze are hosting a live event with special guest Warren Kinsella\, who will be speaking about his new book\, The Hidden Hand. Light beverage and snack will be provided. \nWarren Kinsella is a bestselling author\, lawyer\, journalist\, political strategist\, and veteran punk rocker whose work has explored politics\, extremism\, media\, and public opinion for more than three decades. A former columnist for the Calgary Herald and Ottawa Citizen and now a national columnist for Postmedia\, Kinsella is also known for influential books including Unholy Alliances\, Web of Hate\, Fight the Right\, and The War Room. He served as chief strategist for Jean Chrétien’s victorious 1993 federal election campaign and has remained one of Canada’s most prominent political commentators and consultants. His new book\, The Hidden Hand\, examines the global propaganda war against Israel and the West and the ways misinformation and influence campaigns shape public discourse today. \nClick here to register. URL:https://bethtzedec.ca/event/the-shmooze-live-ft-warren-kinsella/ LOCATION:Beth Tzedec CATEGORIES:General Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bethtzedec.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Untitled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260612T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260612T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T105706 CREATED:20260604T190546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T182507Z UID:10001728-1781244000-1781298000@bethtzedec.ca SUMMARY:Interfaith Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:The Calgary Council of Christians and Jews (CCCJ) invites members of the Beth Tzedec community aged 18 and over to join an Interfaith Shabbat Dinner with members of the Anglican Cathedral Church of the Redeemer\, on Friday\, June 12. Join the Kabbalat Shabbat service at 6:00pm\, followed by dinner at 7:00pm in the Skylight Lounge. \nDinner will be followed by a presentation on “Scriptural Reasoning” by Rabbi Russell Jayne and Dean Chris Dowdeswell\, with the opportunity for table discussion over dessert. \nRegistration for this event has now closed. URL:https://bethtzedec.ca/event/interfaith-shabbat-dinner/ LOCATION:Beth Tzedec CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260625T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260625T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T105706 CREATED:20260526T205349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T182339Z UID:10001727-1782415800-1782421200@bethtzedec.ca SUMMARY:What's Rabbi Reading? The Beth Tzedec Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for lively conversation\, good company\, and great food as we explore Jewish literature together. In June\, we’ll be discussing Songs for the Broken Hearted by Ayelet Tsabari. \nIn this powerful debut novel\, award-winning author Ayelet Tsabari weaves together family secrets\, love\, loss\, and identity across generations and continents. Moving between 1950s Israel and 1990s New York\, the story follows Zohara\, a Yemeni Israeli woman returning home after her mother’s death\, where she uncovers long-buried truths about her family\, her heritage\, and herself. \nRichly layered and emotionally resonant\, Songs for the Brokenhearted examines the experiences of Yemeni Jewish immigrants in Israel\, the tensions between tradition and reinvention\, and the complicated bonds between mothers and daughters. Join us for an evening of thoughtful conversation about this moving and deeply human novel. \n\n \n \n Book Club Registration\n Please register once for each session you plan to join. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)There is NO CHARGE to join Beth Tzedec's Book Club. But if Jewish learning is a priority to you\, please consider making an optional donation to help support programs like this at Beth Tzedec.(Required)\n \n \n Yes\, I would like to help support learning programs at Beth Tzedec.\n \n \n \n Not today\, but maybe another time.\n Thank you for your support! How much would you like to contribute?(Required)\n \n \n $18\n \n \n \n $36\n \n \n \n $54\n \n \n \n I would like to choose my own contribution amount.\n Price(Required) URL:https://bethtzedec.ca/event/whats-rabbi-reading-the-beth-tzedec-book-club-8/ LOCATION:Beth Tzedec CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR