Community Crisis Response Fund
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Federation CJA and the Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) have launched an emergency fund to support our most at-risk community members, with all money raised going to the agencies and community partners who are on the frontlines of this crisis. Through April 7, Federation CJA and the JCF will also match all donations, dollar-for-dollar.

Source: Federation CJA

As the situation surrounding COVID-19 continues to rapidly evolve, the safety, health, and well-being of all our community members remains our top priority. This week's 360 highlights how Jewish communities around the world are continuing to band together in the face of this unprecedented crisis. Shabbat Shalom.

Shabbat Candlelight March 27 | 6:59 PM

To keep Canadians healthy, our governments must keep our charitable sector healthy
CEOs of Jewish Federations across Canada, including Yair Szlak of Federation CJA Montreal, discuss the role of not-for-profits and the need for additional support from the Canadian Government, amidst global pandemic.

Click here to visit Federation CJA's advocacy agent, CIJA's Live Action platform to email the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister and ask them to support charities and non-profits during the coronavirus crisis.

Image Source: The Canadian Jewish News Article Source: The Globe and Mail

Hasidic community mourns death of first Montrealer killed by COVID-19
The 67-year-old Outremont man started showing symptoms Sunday night, ultimately succumbing to complications caused by the coronavirus Wednesday night.

Source: CBC

Workers begin setting up new COVID-19 drive-thru screening clinic in Côte Saint-Luc
Though the facility is not yet open, the clinic provides a dose of relief to the City of Côte Saint-Luc's large elderly population.

Source: Global News

Gail's View: Moving our communal agenda forward
A message from Federation CJA's President, Gail Adelson-Marcovitz, about how we are addressing the current and future needs of our community.

Source: Federation CJA

Federation CJA launches COVID-19 resource page
The page has been developed to help our community stay informed and provide the resources needed to make important decisions; this page will be continuously updated as news and information evolves.

Source: Federation CJA

Jewish community pillar Yoine Goldstein has died
Goldstein occupied some of the top positions in Montreal's Jewish community, including President of Federation CJA and the Jewish Community Foundation, among others.

Source: The Canadian Jewish News

Israeli robotic technology on the frontline against coronavirus
Kryon works to create, maintain and manage virtual machines that can essentially be compared to virtual workers.

Source: The Jerusalem Post

CIJA statement regarding Passover food
Federation CJA's advocacy agent, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, responds to growing concern about leading the supply of Kosher le'Pesach foods amidst challenges associated with COVID-19.

Source: CIJA

Montrealers sing Leonard Cohen from their balconies
Watch as Montrealers burst into song in unity, following the lead of countries such as Italy and Israel. 

Source: CBC

Image Source: Anmol Mehta
Article Source: The Jewish Federations of North America

The Jewish Federations of North America will be putting on weekly virtual meditation sessions led by experienced Jewish mindfulness meditation instructors from March 31-April 21, at 8 a.m. Join fellow Jews from around the world as we learn how to cultivate calmness, practice kindness, and respond to this difficult situation wisely and skillfully.