As some of you know, my week began with a brief trip to Toronto. During my trip, I was pleased to visit with some of the staff and the Vice-Consul at the Israeli Consulate in downtown Toronto. We had a productive meeting where we discussed the need so many have expressed to get consular serv…
What I love about Edmonton is that it has a small town feeling in a big city. It’s pretty much the same for our Jewish community. You may not know someone directly, but you may have a connection via a person you know. When you work in communications like me, you hope the relationships you …
As we continue to cherish and celebrate the rich traditions and values of our Jewish heritage, I am delighted to share how Genesis Edmonton has grown since I started working on it in October 2023. Genesis has worked to build experiences and connections for young adults (ages 25-40) in Edmont…
Summer in Edmonton is more than smoke and mosquitoes. While some Jewish communities speak of the ‘down time’, Jewish Edmonton keeps ongoing! For those who ask, what does the Jewish Federation do? Here is a taste of some of what is going on as we move through the summer months.
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Ahavat Chesed—loving kindness is a value that guides Jewish Federation efforts. A community volunteer leader told me this week how they had to remind a community member that “Jewish Federation” isn’t a faceless organization. There are many involved and represent the Federation. I per…
