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Make your gift now to Federation CJA's Community Recovery and Resilience Campaign.
You can ensure our community's resilience.
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Source: Federation CJA
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The Silent Exodus of Jewish Refugees from Arab Countries and Iran
November 30th marked the official day of commemoration of Jewish refugees from Arab Lands and Iran. Click here to watch an inspiring documentary from CSUQ in collaboration with the Consulate General of Israel in Montreal featuring testimonies of Jews who fled from countries such as Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, and others.
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Source: CSUQ, Consulate General of Israel
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Watch the Auberge Shalom Speak Up to Speak Out video series
For over 30 years, Auberge Shalom, a Federation CJA grantee organization, has provided safety and support to more than 8,000 women and children impacted by intimate partner abuse. For the 12 Days of Action to end violence against women (November 25th - December 6th), which ends with National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on December 6th, the 32nd anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre, Auberge Shalom is releasing one video a day responding to questions from the community. On day five, Joanna Kolb, ASPF's Director of Development, provided a virtual tour of our shelter. The video format offers a unique opportunity to safely invite the community into the beautiful home—a location that is strictly confidential. Click here for a rare glimpse inside and watch the Speak Up to Speak Out video series here.
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Source: Auberge Shalom
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Federation CJA honours International Day of Persons with Disabilities
In honour of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Federation CJA is proud to be part of a growing ecosystem and community of organizations that are collectively moving the needle when it comes to building an inclusive community. "Our hats go off to the many who are working hard behind the scenes to blast stereotypes, shift attitudes, and open hearts through their missions to lift up community members of all abilities and their families. We see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you for doing what you do," said Carly Goodman, Federation CJA Senior Manager, Community Belonging & Disability Inclusion. Click here to read more.
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Source: Federation CJA
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CEO of Jewish Federations of North America, Eric Fingerhut, calls for greater Holocaust education
"The fact that this comparison is being used more and more in public and not being refuted is a growing sign that we have a real problem with Holocaust education," Federations CEO Eric Fingerhut said on CNN, regarding Fox News host Lara Logan's repeated comparisons of Dr. Anthony Fauci and Nazi war criminal Josef Mengele. Click here to watch the interview.
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Source: CNN, Jewish Federations of North America
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Fiction on Soviet Jewish life and Canada during the Holocaust win 2021 Quebec Writers' Federation Literary Awards
Two books of fiction with strong Jewish themes won 2021 Quebec Writers' Federation (QWF) Literary Awards, which recognize the best recent works in English by authors in the province. Love Like Water, Love Like Fire by Mikhail Iossel received the Paragraphe Hugh MacLennan Prize for Fiction and Room For One More by Monique Polak took the Janet Savage Blachford Prize for Children's and Young Adult Literature.
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Source: The Canadian Jewish News
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The CJAD 800 Jewish Mobile Squad
The late 1960s and early '70s were an exciting time for Sidney Margles, Peter Sherman and Rick Leckner, three reporters at Montreal's iconic CJAD 800 radio station. The three eventually named themselves the Jewish Mobile Squad, reflecting their teamwork and shared heritage. Click here to listen to this latest episode of The Mighty 800 podcast, reported and hosted by Trudie Mason, featuring the three looking back on the incredible moments that solidified their nascent careers.
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Source: CJAD
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With special menorah, United States VP Harris and Doug Emhoff honour 'mensch' who kept paying employees after massive factory fire
Aaron Feurstein continued to pay his workers after the textile factory he owned burned to the ground. "The vice president was looking for a unique menorah to light this Hanukkah," said Marika Feuerstein, Aaron Feuerstein's granddaughter, who hand-painted it. Learning of the textile magnate's legacy, the White House official got in touch with Feuerstein's family, which was happy to loan the menorah to the second family.
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Source: The Forward
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Chanukah in pictures from around the world
Click here for photos of celebrations from the Middle East to the East Coast of Canada.
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Source: CBC News
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From Daveed Diggs to Andy Cohen to HAIM, here's how celebrities are celebrating Hanukkah in 2021
On Sunday night, Jewish stars of the stage, screen, and statehouse shared videos of themselves celebrating the beginning of the eight-day holiday. Even some non-Jewish celebrities got in on the action. Here's what you might have missed.
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Source: Jewish Telegraphic Agency
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Let these Montreal spots fry up latkes for you this Chanukah
As addictive as latkes are, the prep can be time-consuming—and messy. This Chanukah, leave the frying to the experts!
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Source: The Montreal Gazette
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Source: Federation CJA
Federation CJA's Women's Philanthropy TOV did an outstanding job wrapping and delivering thousands of gifts to donate to over 20 Jewish organizations as part of our Chanukah Gift Drive! Kol Hakavod and thank you to the incredible 98 volunteers who came together to spread the light to those who need it most this Chanukah!
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Source: Federation CJA
March of the Living 2022 – Information Session
Are you a grade 11 student or parent interested in the March of the Living? Please join GenMTL and Federation CJA for an information session to learn more about the 2022 March of the Living program. Click here for more info.
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HELPLINE: If you, or anyone you know is struggling at this critical time, please call 514-734-1411 or email [email protected].
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GESHER – THE BRIDGE: Have you been impacted by COVID-19? The goal of Gesher is to help families and individuals withstand this financial crisis, ensuring that the impact is temporary and that community members do not withdraw from participating in Jewish life. To initiate Gesher assistance, please click here to fill out a short online form.
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Cummings Centre Fall 2021 Virtual Programs
Cummings Centre
B'Yachad Fellowship Program
Federation CJA
Time: Monday, October 25 – Friday, December 3
Chanukah in the 514
Federation CJA West Island, GenMTL
Time: Sunday, November 28 – Monday, December 6
Tween Chanukah Party
PJ Library, Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA
Time: Saturday, December 4 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Winter Care Kits – Volunteer Opportunity
Federation CJA West Island
Time: Sunday, December 5 – Sunday, December 12 | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Lyrics & Latkes: Live and Live-Streamed!
Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre & Segal Centre
Time: Sunday, December 5 | 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Tween Book Club 2
PJ Library & Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA
Time: Tuesday, December 7 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Saturday Night Live – Global Shabbat
BBYO
Time: Saturday, December 11 | 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
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For over one hundred years, Federation CJA has been at the heart of the organized Jewish community in Montreal. In partnership with a vast network of agencies and organizations locally, nationally and internationally, Federation CJA builds and sustains this community by providing leadership and by supporting the delivery of services and programs to care for the vulnerable and those in need, to ensure a bright Jewish future, to represent communal interests and to positively affect issues in the wider society.
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