What we do

The Jewish Federation of Edmonton was established as the central community organization in order to bring community interests together. Federation aims to provide the Jewish community with educational and arts and cultural programs along with support for local agencies, for Israel and Klal Israel.

The ideals that motivate Federations are the precious heritage of our Jewish people. Our parents and grandparents brought these ideals to this country and we are charged with keeping them alive to hand on to our children and grandchildren. United and diverse, traditional and innovative, giving and accepting, the Jewish Federation of Edmonton celebrates the uniqueness of its members and, like a family, care for their own.

Our values

Two sets of values guide the Federation’s work—Jewish values and business values. The Jewish values that guide the work of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton include “Yisrael Arevim Zeh l’zeh”—all the people of Israel care for each other; Tikun Olam—repairing the world and Ahavat Chesed—loving kindness. We should care for each other; we should engage in acts of loving kindness and we should care about others and repair the world. The business values include collaboration, accountability, and transparency. Together, these six values lay the foundational underpinnings for the work of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton.

Our mission

The Jewish Federation of Edmonton mobilizes and develops resources and strengthens relationships in order to provide leadership at home, in Israel, and around the world.

Our vision

A thriving, caring, engaged, and connected Jewish community.

Our staff

Executive Board

Co-President: Rebecca Asbell
Co-President: Benaron Gleiberman
Past President: Steven Shafir
Vice-President: Lisa Miller
Treasurer: Anika Zepp
Secretary: Vacant
United Jewish Appeal Co-Chair: Farrel Shadlyn
United Jewish Appeal Co-Chair: Josh Raizman

Directors

David Aaron
Joel Allen
Teddy Braun
Suzanne Davis
Davina Eisenstat
Ellery Lew
Victor Linetsky
Geoff Mayer