Our 360 this week includes coverage of our Jewish Leadership Recognition Awards. Plus, listen to a podcast about what Canadians need to know about the Ethiopian Jews trapped in the current conflict; read about a fascinating discovery of a 2,100-year-old Greek fortress in Israel; check out the Museum of Jewish Montreal's virtual event celebrating the life and music of Jewish Moroccan music star and Montreal-based cantor, Samy Elmaghribi; take a look at a new film "The Forgotten Ones" chronicling the discrimination faced by Mizrahi Jews; try a fragrant recipe for chicken soup, Israeli-style—and more. Shabbat Shalom!
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Shabbat Candlelight
November 19 | 4:02 PM |
Rabbi Sacks z''l had prepared a full year of Covenant & Conversation, based on his book Lessons in Leadership. Click here to read this week's essay: The Parable of the Tribes (Vayishlach)
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AJDS VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE DATES: The Association of Jewish Day Schools (AJDS) is holding virtual open house dates from October 13-November 29. Click here to see the full schedule and find out how to make an appointment for a virtual tour.
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Festival Sefarad de Montréal 2021
The Communauté Sépharade Unifieé du Quebec is excited to invite you to come together and connect once again while discovering diverse artists, comedians, singers, writers, philosophers, and entrepreneurs at this unique cultural event. This year's festival runs from November 6 - November 21 and will feature both in-person and virtual programming. Click here for tickets.
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Cummings Centre Media Preferences Survey
Are you 50 years of age and older? The Cummings Centre wants your feedback to better understand the most effective way to reach out to individuals 50 years of age and older. They are gathering information on which types of media (online, print and electronic media) you currently use. Please help by filling out this confidential survey.
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Make your gift now to Federation CJA's Community Recovery and Resilience Campaign.
You can ensure our community's resilience.
To make your gift, click here – we need you!
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Federation CJA honours community leaders
Federation CJA's 2021 Jewish Leadership Recognition Awards took place on Tuesday, November 16. Click here for a recap of the evening and some inspiring quotes from our community's deserving winners.
Source: Federation CJA |
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Ethiopia is spiralling into civil war—and Israel has a chance to help
Listen to a The CJN Daily podcast with human-rights advocate Yaffa Tegegne, a Montreal-based lawyer and the daughter of Baruch Tegegne, the famous activist who spearheaded the campaign to save Ethiopia's Jews. Tegegne joins to discuss her parents' legacy, the people he saved, and what Canadians need to know about the Ethiopian Jews trapped in the current conflict.
Source: The Canadian Jewish News |
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Israel, Jordan to sign UAE-mediated energy and water agreement
The agreement is meant to help Israel and Jordan deal with the challenges of climate change.
Source: The Jerusalem Post |
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2,100-year-old Greek fortress discovered in Israel [article in French]
Israeli Construction Minister, Zeev Elkin, welcomed the "impressive findings" which "prove" the story of Chanukah.
Source: Radio Canada |
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March of the Living 2022 Survey
As we witness certain aspects of our lives returning to a new normal, we remain cautiously optimistic about the 2022 March of the Living program. As we further our planning, we would like to gauge the interest of our families to get better insight into your comfort with international organized travel for the spring of 2022 for your child. Please take a few minutes to share your position with us by filling in this short survey by November 22.
Source: Federation CJA |
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Samy Elmaghribi: "I Sing and I Pray" Podcast Launch Party
In this special one-hour virtual event, the Museum of Jewish Montreal and theatre dybbuk team up to celebrate the release of a new episode of the podcast, The Dybbukast, which explores the life and music of Jewish Moroccan music star and Montreal-based cantor, Samy Elmaghribi (1922-2008).
Source: Museum of Jewish Montreal |
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Dym Lecture series: Bari Weiss and Liel Leibovitz
Join Rabbi Reuben J.Poupko in a virtual conversation about antisemitism with Bari Weiss and Liel Leibovitz, on Monday, November 22 at 7:30 PM. Click here to register.
Source: Beth Israel Beth Aaron Congregation |
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A new film chronicles the discrimination faced by Mizrahi Jews
"The Forgotten Ones" shows the struggles Jews from Arab lands faced upon arriving in Israel.
Source: Hey Alma |
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Chicken soup, Israeli-style
The Ashkenazi staple has been adapted, merging with ethnic versions from everywhere from Minsk to Marrakesh, to become a uniquely Israeli fusion.
Source: Tablet |
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Source: PJ Library & PJ Our Way, GenMTL
Download this fun Chanukah Activity book from PJ Library & PJ Our Way, brought to you by GenMTL, to complete your Chanukah celebration! This activity book is filled with blessings, games, fun recipes, and even finger puppets to re-enact the Chanukah story all on your own!
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Source: The Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal
Contact the Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal and start a legacy discussion to support the charities and organizations you care about most. Your family will thank you, as will generations to come. Click here to learn more.
HELPLINE: If you, or anyone you know is struggling at this critical time, please call 514-734-1411 or email [email protected]. |
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
PJ Laila Tov Storytime: Shinshinim Edition
PJ Library & GenMTL
Time: Tuesday, October 26 – Tuesday, November 16 | 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Chefs R Us – Chanukah Edition
PJ Library & Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA
Time: Sunday, November 21 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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
The Ultimate Tween Cake Decorating Challenge
PJ Library & Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA
Time: Thursday, November 25 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
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
Tween Book Club 2
PJ Library & Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA
Time: Tuesday, December 7 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 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.
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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