Our 360 covers Federation CJA and its advocacy agent, CIJA, taking a stand against antisemitism by urging the City of Montreal to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism, Canada's Governor General joining world leaders in Jerusalem to mark the 75^th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, two inspiring trailers for Federation CJA's upcoming Movie Night and more. Shabbat Shalom.

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Gail's View: Rising to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead
Meet Federation CJA's diverse new Board of Directors and find out how you can join the conversation about the future of our community.

Source: Federation CJA

Montreal city council to consider motion on IHRA definition of antisemitism
Federation CJA and its advocacy agent, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), are taking a stand against antisemitism by urging the City of Montreal to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism.

Article Source: CJN Image source: Federation CJA and CIJA

Auschwitz, 75 years later: What Canada's survivors remember about the death camp's horrors
Monday marks the 75^th anniversary of Soviet troops liberating the concentration camp in Nazi-occupied Poland where more than one million Jews, Poles, Roma and Soviet prisoners had been exterminated.

Source: The Globe and Mail

Canada's Governor General, Julie Payette, visits Israel
Payette joined leaders in Jerusalem to mark the 75^th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau at a World Holocaust Forum.

Source: The Canadian Jewish News

Federation CJA's Movie Night: Wednesday, February 12
One night. Two inspiring movies to choose from here. Click here to watch the trailers and to register now.

Source: Federation CJA

After the Tour de France, Israel enters F1 [article in French]
Israeli-Canadian philanthropist Sylvan Adams' support has been instrumental in Roy Nissany becoming the first Israeli driver signed by a Formula One racing team.

Article Source: The Times of Israel Image Source: GrandPrix247

Start-Up Nation mentorship fights BDS on US campuses
Watch an i24 interview with Montrealer Adam Shapiro, a college senior and the founder of a program which combats BDS by pairing non-Jewish college students with Israeli business mentors.

Source: Vimeo

The Richter Jewish Chamber of Commerce's Choice Business Club: Apply now
Join Federation CJA's networking group for professionals and entrepreneurs from all industries – click here to apply by February 5.

Source: Richter Jewish Chamber of Commerce

We love this adorable Jewish contestant from Food Network's Kids Baking Championship
Meet Avner Schwartz, the 13-year-old who runs baking company Gingee Says, named for his curly red hair.

Source: Kveller

Source: Federation CJA

JDAIM 2020 Community Calendar

February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), an opportunity to raise awareness around disability issues and to promote inclusivity. For the second year in a row, Federation CJA is proud to be spearheading the Montreal Jewish community's JDAIM celebrations. Around 30 local organizations are participating in JDAIM 2020 and the Federation CJA-led initiatives include a professional workshop, various speaker events and a special movie night.

Click here to see the full 2020 Montreal Community JDAIM Calendar of Activities and to register for our upcoming events!