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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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From the Desk of Yair Szlak: Happy Chanukah!
"This year once again, YOU are the miracle in our Chanukah story. Through the darkest days of the past year, your incredible generosity and kindness allowed us to be the light for so many in our community."
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Source: Federation CJA
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National Festival of Lights with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Join Mount Royal MP Anthony Housefather and York Centre MP Ya'ara Saks' National Festival of Lights online event with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, along with leaders of other political parties and Jewish Canadians from across Canada on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 7:00 PM.
Don't forget to keep your menorah nearby as the event will conclude with all attendees lighting their candles at the same time on Zoom for what should be an incredible moment of celebration.
Please RSVP to [email protected] to receive your Zoom link.
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Source: @JustinTrudeau, Government of Canada, Twitter
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In Morocco, Gantz signs Israel's first-ever defense MOU with an Arab country
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz signed a memorandum of understanding with his Moroccan counterpart on Wednesday, the first such agreement between Israel and an Arab state ever, Israeli officials said.
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Source: The Times of Israel
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'Best of the best': Thousands of mourners attend funeral for Jerusalem terror victim Eli Kay
The 26-year-old's brother urges crowds to better their ways in his memory, saying sibling will 'be at peace,' while Diaspora Minister Shai vows those responsible will be punished.
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Source: The Times of Israel
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An 11-year-old girl found a rare 2,000-year-old coin from time of the Jewish-Roman War in Jerusalem
Liel Krutokop was visiting the site with her family recently to sift dirt from an archeological dig when she found the coin, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority.
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Source: Jewish Telegraphic Agency
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The beloved song 'Hava Nagila' has come to life in a children's book by an author from Montreal
Her name is Hava Nagila and this super-heroine is the creation of Freda Lewkowicz, author of the new children's picture book I Am Hava: A Song's Story of Love, Hope & Joy, illustrated by Siona Benjamin. Like the song, Hava spreads happiness wherever she goes.
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Source: The Canadian Jewish News
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The Maccabeats' new Chanukah parody is totally illuminating
Jewish a capella group The Maccabeats are back right in time for Chanukah with an undeniably catchy song "Illuminating."
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Source: Kveller
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The history of Chanukah donuts
From Sephardic bimuelos to the American Jews behind Dunkin' Donuts, whichever version you choose this holiday, enjoy an authentic and sweet expression of our past.
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Source: The Nosher
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Source: Federation CJA
During a visit earlier this year, Israeli activist Rudy Rochman shared his story of being incarcerated in Nigeria after he brought a Torah to the Jewish community. Inspired by his story, Federation CJA wanted to help the Igbo Jewish community of Nigeria currently facing the threat of antisemitism.
Federation CJA volunteers have since mobilized to send support overseas in the form of Jewish ritual items in an effort to encourage the Igbo community to maintain their Judaism in the face of antisemitism and persecution from their local government. Over the past few weeks, over 50 volunteers have donated and collected over 100 Jewish ritual items such as siddurim, Midrashim, machzorim, tefillin, tallitot, etc. to send directly to the Igbo community, hoping to reach 200 villagers in Ogidi from the Igbo Jewish population in Anambra State of Nigeria.
Kol Hakavod on this commendable display of tikkun olam and for spreading the light to those who need it most this Chanukah.
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Source: The Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal
Thanks to the generous support of donors, the Jewish Community Foundation has a special envelope available to award annual grants for innovative programs, which will have maximum impact on the local Montreal Jewish community.
The JCF invites applications for a Nova Grant from any local non-profit Jewish communal organization and institution as well as Federation CJA and its affiliated organizations. Nova Grants are designated for programs that have a specific focus within the following three thematic areas:
- Supporting the vulnerable
- Jewish identity & culture
- Institutional strengthening
A limited number of JCF Nova Grants up to $50,000 per program will be made available and allocated on an annual basis for either one-time funding or funding for up to a maximum of two years, depending on the nature of the program.
Click here to apply.
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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 Volunteer Opportunity
Women's Philanthropy TOV
Time: Monday, November 22 – Friday, November 26 | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Chanukah Gift Drive
Women's Philanthropy TOV
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
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About Federation CJA
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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