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Help build a flourishing community together

You may have heard it said that Jewish Federation is the central organization of the Jewish community—but what does that mean?  

We have a unique perspective that allows us to see the entire picture and connect the partners, donors, and leaders to make a lasting impact on the future of J…

Time to unite and laugh as a community at UJA Launch

Man plans, God laughs—is a Yiddish proverb that is very fitting for us this week.  

Our plan to host Eitan Chitayat for United Jewish Appeal (UJA) Launch had to change, due to a death in the family. And with this change in plans, we will ensure a laugh—as we are very excited to host c…

Answer the call

We sense the close of the summer (despite this heat wave) and are thinking about the return to school and campus. If you have school-aged children, I hope you attended the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) webinar. The webinar prepared families for dealing with antisemitism in scho…

Collaboration and advocacy are key to keeping Jewish Edmonton events calm

This week, I want to share with you the headline that you did not see.

What took place at the Saint John International Culturefest and Folklorama in Winnipeg—the headline you did not see is “Keffiyeh draped anti-Israel protesters target Jews at Heritage Festival”. You also didn’t re…

Volunteers are the key to our success

One of the roles that our Federation plays is fostering a strong sense of belonging. The upcoming United Jewish Appeal (UJA) Campaign Launch on Thursday, September 11 will have attendees understand their role in our complex Jewish world. Eitan Chitayat, known for I’m That Jew, will teach u…