As we welcome the peace and reflection of Shabbat, I find myself filled with gratitude and emotion as my time at the Federation ends. Next week marks my last week in this role, and I want to reflect on what an incredible journey it has been to serve this vibrant and inspiring Jewish communit…
What do a Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) board retreat, Edmonton Jewish Film Festival, Oilers second round playoffs, and Jewish Heritage Month all have in common?
I attended CIJA board meetings in Montreal this week, along with CIJA Board Secretary Steve Shafir, colleagues, a…
On this Shabbat of National Volunteer Week, I want to thank the hundreds of volunteers who are showing up day after day to lead our community, and to contribute to many initiatives, events and programs. When people talk of the Jewish Federation, they are often referring to the staff team. To…
When the Irish Hip Hop Trio Kneecap performed this past weekend at Coachella, shouting “F@#% Israel” from the stage, I was deeply disturbed. In my role, I am privy to many instances of antisemitism, locally and abroad. But this one felt different. The Jewish world sent outcries with comp…
More Jews observe Passover than any other holiday, giving us a sense of strength as unity as millions of us recline at our seders tomorrow to mark our history, our freedom, and our peoplehood. Through our individual actions, we come together as families and as a community at Passover more th…
