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Statement: JFC-UIA and CIJA horrified and heartbroken by tragedy in Israel

Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA and CIJA are horrified and heartbroken by the tragedy in Meron, Israel at a Lag B’Omer event
 

Toronto, ON – Yesterday, 45 people were crushed to death and many more injured at a Lag B’Omer event in Meron, Israel. In response, Jewish Federations of C…

Shana Tova 5781

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5780 has been a challenging year for everyone around the world.  It has tested our limits, personally and professionally, as every citizen across the globe was suddenly forced to adjust to the new reality of social distancing, remote…

EXCLUSIVE BRIEFING: June 30th w/MK Michael Biton, Blue & White Party

Jewish Federations of Canada – UIA invites you to an exclusive online briefing with Minister Michael Biton, Member of Knesset in the Blue and White Party, on Tuesday, June 30th at 12:30PM Eastern time.
 
Minister Biton, a minister in Israel’s Ministry of Defense, will speak about Israel…

Statement of support for the Black community

Jewish Federations across Canada stand in solidarity with our neighbours in the Black community, and we reaffirm our support for Black Jews, bi-racial Jews, and Jews of colour who are an integral part of our community, and who are too often forgotten.

“Racism is simply unacceptable and ha…

May is National Jewish Heritage Month in Canada

May is the 3rd annual National Jewish Heritage Month in Canada. 

 
National Jewish Heritage Month is a great opportunity to learn about the impact of Jewish heritage in communities across the country, and to appreciate the significant contributions made by Jewish Canadians in the fields …