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Let's build a strong community of young Jewish adults

This week, our community came together in a display of unity and support for the Bibas family. The Federation hosted an event last Sunday, a heartfelt response to the tragic news of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir’s murder in captivity. In Israel, thousands lined the streets, wearing orange in thei…

Treatment of Bibas family horrifies Jewish Federations

 “Jewish Federations of North America are appalled, outraged, and disgusted by Hamas’ cruel and deceitful psychological warfare against the Bibas family, the State of Israel, and the Jewish people.”

We watched in shock, outrage, and grief as a macabre and grotesque stage production,…

Provincial funding secures future of new JCC

We received incredible news this week that the Community Facilities Enhancement Program Grant committee approved our application for the new Jewish Community Centre (JCC), awarding us the full $1 million we requested. Thank you to Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir and t…

A community moving forward

As we approach another Shabbat, I’m filled with gratitude for the dedication and resilience of our Jewish community. This week, despite the bone-chilling -30 degree weather, two of our committees braved the cold to meet in person, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to our shared goa…

A community standing together in unity and resilience

This Shabbat we rejoice in having welcomed home the third release of hostages, Arbel, Agam and Gadi, true heroes who endured a harrowing handover to be reunited with their families. We wish them, Emily, Romi, Ronen, Liri, Naama, Karina, Daniella, and the 5 thai nationals Pongsak, Sathian, Wa…