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Donate now to Federation CJA's Community Recovery and Resilience Campaign
Our community is in crisis and the stakes could not be higher. To make your gift, click here – we need you!
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Source: Federation CJA
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Justice for Sarah Halimi - Virtual Solidarity Rally - Show your support on Tuesday, April 27 at 11 AM EST
Last week, the family of Sarah Halimi was dealt a devastating blow. In an unfathomable decision, France's Court of Cassation ruled that the depraved and antisemitic murderer responsible for her death will never face justice. Why? Because he was too high on marijuana at the time of her murder.
CIJA, the CSUQ, and Federation CJA will be holding a Virtual Solidarity Rally (following COVID-19 protocol) in support of justice for the Halimi family on Tuesday, April 27 at 11 AM EST.
Click here to register.
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Source: CIJA, CSUQ, Federation CJA
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CIJA disappointed with Quebec Court's decision to uphold Bill 21
In response to Quebec's Superior Court's decision to uphold Quebec's controversial Bill 21: An Act Respecting the Laicity of the State, CIJA's Quebec Vice President, Eta Yudin, issued the following:
"CIJA is deeply disappointed by today's Quebec Superior Court decision to uphold provisions of Bill 21 that severely restrict religious freedom and the ability of Jewish Quebecers and other faith-based communities to freely pursue careers in the public sector."
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Source: CIJA
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"Taste of Memories" project honours the memory of 25 of Israel's fallen soldiers and victims of terror in a unique way—by making their favourite foods
To commemorate Yom HaZikaron, Federation CJA, GenMTL, and Federation CJA Israel Engagement launched the "Taste of Memories" project. Over 500 people took part in this meaningful project, sharing the names of a soldier or victim of terror along with photos of the recipe they cooked in their honour. Click here to see some of the recipes and photos behind the names we remember and honour!
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Source: Federation CJA, GenMTL, Federation CJA Israel Engagement
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Federation CJA made a video for YOU! A video about what you've done for our community in honour of a very important event in our calendar: National Volunteer Week.
It is a privilege and an honour to thank all of you this week — the very people who make up the heart and soul of our community. This past year, while our community suffered, you changed more lives than you know. You made sure that no one was left behind. So today, and every day, we want you to know how much of a difference you make in our community. Thank you, merci, todah, gracias, spasiba!
Click here to watch the video!
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Source: Federation CJA
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Warsaw unveils monument to secret archive documenting Holocaust horror
A group of Jewish organizations has unveiled a monument marking the area where a group of Jewish writers and activists buried an archive of material documenting their Holocaust experiences. Reports, diaries, posters, drawings and even candy wrappers—documenting the horrid conditions in the ghetto and hid underground in metal boxes and milk cans—have been found.
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
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Is your name on this list? Your Jewish roots might be in Cairo, Baghdad or nearby!
Check out this simple searchable database of Jewish last names from Cairo, Baghdad, Damascus, and Alexandria to learn about your family's past.
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Source: Jewish Telegraphic Agency
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Jewish Montrealer Jacques Shore co-writes a beautiful baby book with his mother—a Holocaust survivor
The book is based upon a lullaby, which Shore's late mother, Dr. Lena Allen-Shore, composed for him when he was born. "When she was 96 years old, my mother, who gave so much to others through her teachings, philosophy, music, and poetry, was in failing physical health. She asked, 'What more can I do? What more can I write for others? I am not ready to go without one more book.'"
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Source: The Suburban
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Try this recipe for haluski: Fried cabbage and noodles
Click here for a recipe for one of the most underrated Jewish foods: haluski. An easy weeknight meal!
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Source: The Nosher
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Source: Cummings Centre
Assisted Transportation and Accompaniment Service (ATASE)
Need transportation to your medical appointments?
The Cummings Centre offers trusted Assisted Transportation and Accompaniment Service (ATASE*) drivers to accompany you to, during, and from medical appointments.
Fees are based on a sliding scale.
For more information, call 514.343.3514 or send an email to [email protected]
*The ATASE program follows COVID-19 public health protocols. Drivers and passengers are required to wear masks.
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Source: Federation CJA, BJEC
COVID-19 Grief and Recovery Support Group
Have you lost a loved one due to COVID-19? Ometz is here to help with a new, free COVID-19 bereavement support group.
What: 4 Session Virtual Workshop with Corrie Sirota, M.SW., P.S.W.
Who: Any adult who is grieving the death of a loved one as a result of COVID-19
Why: To offer support and guidance
When: May 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2021 | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Topics include:
- What are normal grief reactions?
- Interventions & coping skills
- Navigating triggers
- Secondary losses
Space is limited. Click here to register.
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Disclaimer
Federation CJA 360 is a news aggregate, offering readers a variety of articles and opinion pieces on topics of concern to the Jewish community and presented in a concise, convenient platform. The opinions expressed by contributors shared in Federation CJA 360 do not necessarily reflect the policies or the positions of Federation CJA, its staff or its Board of Directors.
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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