In this week’s 360, we have the story of Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue raising money for victims of last week’s New Zealand mosque attacks, a beginner’s guide to the upcoming Israeli elections, why Purim is the ultimate feminist holiday and more. Shabbat Shalom and hope you had a joyous holiday yesterday!

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March 22 | 6:51 PM

Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue has raised $45,000 for victims of New Zealand mosque attacks
Click here to read an open letter from Federation CJA’s advocacy arm, CIJA, to Canadian Muslims voicing the community’s solidarity with Muslims in their time grief.

Article Source: CNN
Image Source: Haaretz

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A beginner’s guide to the 2019 Israeli elections
A helpful breakdown of how Israel’s government is constructed, why Israelis are going to the polls on April 9 and who the major players are in the campaign to govern the Jewish state.

Source: Jewish Telegraphic Agency

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Good vibes radiate at Glee Club JDAIM concert
Read Inspirations’ coverage of the moving musical event, which was organized by Federation CJA, Shaare Zedek Congregation, and Federation CJA’s affiliated agencies Agence Ometz and the Cummings Centre, as part of February’s Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month (JDAIM).

Source: Inspirations

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The musician soldier: Be'er Sheva Conservatory remembers a talented, determined student
Teachers at music institute attended by 19-year-old soldier killed in Sunday's terror attack praise him as an inspiration to others, who never turned down a challenge but carried himself with modesty.

Source: Ynet

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US envoy to Germany leads pro-Israel protest at UN Human Rights Council
“This is not just a form of bigotry. It is a sign of intellectual and moral decay”, Richard Grenell told the crowd of several hundred in Geneva.

Source: Times of Israel

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89% of French Jewish students report suffering campus antisemitism, poll finds [article in French]
Nearly 20 percent of the 405 respondents in the Ifop survey said they have suffered an antisemitic physical assault at least once on campus; of those, more than half reported suffering violence more than once.

Source: L’express

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Israeli spacecraft Beresheet conducts final major maneuver on way to moon
The lunar landing is scheduled for April 11 on the northeastern part of Mare Serenitatis (the Sea of Serenity).

Source: Jewish Telegraphic Agency

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Meet Hester Sunshine, the queer Jewish contestant on this season’s Project Runway
The rising star of the fashion world designs fun, bold accessories featuring everything from bunny ears to berets with sassy sayings.

Source: Hey Alma

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New graphic novel draws on Canada’s nearly forgotten 1933 antisemitic riot
The authors hope to capture audiences unaware of Toronto’s Christie Pits riot, in which swastika-brandishing Anglo Protestants fought Jews and other immigrants.

Source: Times of Israel

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5 Reasons Purim is the ultimate feminist holiday
Here’s why Purim is not just a time to dress up, but to celebrate the feminist heroes who paved the way.

Source: Hey Alma

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Mind and Movement Morning
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Time: Sunday, March 24 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

WP Spring Event: Changes
Women's Philanthropy
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Women in Business | Caroline Losson: Marketing Maven
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Time: Sunday, March 31 | 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Student Impact Awards
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Time: Monday, April 1 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

One Day: A historic evening of solidarity and song in Toronto directed by Israeli musical sensation Koolulam, with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin
UJA Toronto (open to our community in Montreal)
Time: Tuesday, April 2

Community event honoring Nikki Haley
The Jewish Community Council of Montreal and Federation CJA
Time: Wednesday, April 10 | 7:30 PM

Politics 101 program
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Time: April 16, April 29, May 15, June 3 | 6:00-8:30 PM

Jewish Leadership Recognition Awards
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Time: Monday, June 17 | 5:30 PM - 10 PM

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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.

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March 29  7:01PM
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