Leadership message

Federation to begin strategic planning process

There are sure signs of spring all around, whether it is pictures of matzo balls in anticipation of Passover, equal daylight hours, or the many people out walking and outdoor socializing again. Our resilience as a people and the power of community has allowed us to get through a challenging …

Federation marks International Women's Day with a special speaker

Much of the work that we do is what I call “laying the groundwork” – not quite poster material (Although those will be coming too!)  but I can assure you that the idea generating, relationship building, logistical organizing and advocacy on behalf of the community is taking place ever…

Federations continue to offer online programming

With our days getting a little longer we can finally say we are over the darkest days of winter. This extra bit of light and more tolerable temperatures bring hope that the worst might be behind us. How timely as the seniors among us are beginning to receive vaccinations, their Zoom smiles a…

Welcome to a new Federation team member

This past Family Day weekend many of you joined us for PJ Havdallah and the Experience Israel cooking event and market tour. Both were the bursts of light and energy needed to warm up a deep freeze weekend! While we also experienced the imperfection of technology, we look forward to bringing…

Legacies continue to support the Federation

In last week’s message I told you how my week began in referencing a quote about interconnection of souls and legacies for future generations. My week came to a close on Friday night where I was honoured to be invited to the Temple Beth Ora Kabbalat Shabbat, where I enjoyed the melodies an…