Our 360 includes a beginner's guide to next week's unprecedented second Israeli election. Plus coverage of a CIJA-led delegation to Egypt, Fairmount Bagel's 100^th anniversary block party, details about a week-long run of the YidLife Crisis documentary, Chewdaism, at Cinéma du Parc and more. Shabbat Shalom!

Shabbat Candlelight September 13 | 6:52 PM

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi receives an important Canadian Jewish delegation [article in French]
This week, Co-Chairs from Federation CJA's advocacy arm, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), and a Canadian Jewish leadership delegation (including Federation CJA's First Vice President, Gail Adelson-Marcovitz) were in Egypt to boost Egyptian-Canadian ties and to discuss regional peace, security and development in the Middle East.

Source: Le Progrès Egyptien

Here we go again: A beginner's guide to Israel's 2^nd election in 2019
Israeli politics are famously tumultuous, but this is unprecedented: This is the first time Israel has had two elections in such a short period of time.

Source: Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Don't miss the women's event of the 2019 Campaign: Choices
This Sunday, join Federation CJA's Women's Philanthropy for an inspiring evening with four phenomenal speakers – click here to learn more and to register (tickets will also be available at the door).

Source: Federation CJA

Israeli students violently assaulted in Warsaw by Qatari youths  
One victim of Tuesday's attack was taken to hospital and treated for a broken nose and eye socket.

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Montreal's 'Synagogue without walls' opens its doors to everyone  
The Montreal Open Shul (MOS) – a "post-denominational" shul that aims to be egalitarian, inclusive and participatory – is a recipient of a Shaping Our Future grant from Federation CJA's Generations Fund.

Source: The Canadian Jewish News

Week-long run of CHEWDAISM: A Taste of Jewish Montreal, September 13-19
The Federation CJA-funded YidLife Crisis documentary will be playing at Cinéma du Parc from today thru Thursday – click here for showtimes and to watch the trailer.

Source: Cinéma du Parc

Montreal girl explores the sky with McGill astrophysicist (and Juif d'ici) Victoria Kaspi
National Geographic and Barbie teamed up to encourage girls to consider the sciences, and arranged for the aspiring, and acclaimed, scientists to meet at the Mont-Mégantic Observatory.

Source: Montreal Gazette

David Hertz, who uses food for social change, wins $100K Charles Bronfman Prize
Mazel Tov to the Jewish social entrepreneur, who co-founded Gastromotiva: a Brazilian-based organization that fights unemployment and social inequality using cooking classes and nutrition education.

Article Source: The Forward Image Source: Bom Gourmet

Juif d'ici Fairmount Bagel celebrates 100 years of golden goodness with free party
Siblings (and current owners) Rhonda and Irwin Shlafman marked 100 years since their grandfather, Isadore Shlafman, started baking in Montreal with a huge street party on Saturday.

Source: CBC News

Source: Federation CJA

Last weekend, 46 Russian-Speaking Jewish (RSJ) families (over 180 people) gathered for the 2nd annual RSJ Shabbaton at Camp B'nai Brith of Montreal. From Friday Night Shabbat dinner and a Saturday Night Havdalah ceremony, to a PJ Library Storytime and a Jewish identity scavenger hunt, the participants (many of them new to Canada) explored their Jewish roots and enjoyed the beautiful setting of the Laurentians.

About RSJ Philanthropy: RSJ Philanthropy seeks to celebrate Russian-speaking Jewish culture, traditions, and history while working together to create a thriving future for our community. We bring first and second-generation Russian-speaking Jews together through community engagement opportunities, philanthropic ventures, and social networking. RSJ Philanthropy furthers the mission of Federation CJA's vision of a vibrant, connected, and enduring Jewish community while embracing our shared heritage.

For more information about RSJ, please contact Oxana Pasternak at 514.928.6945.

Shabbat in the Park: Westmount Park
GenMTL's PJ Library, in collaboration with Congregation Shaar Hashomayim
Time: Friday, September 13 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Last Call Before Fall Summer Darty
GenMTL NXT
Time: Sunday, September 15 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Choices
Women's Philanthropy
Time: Sunday, September 15 | 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

March of the Living Info Session
GenMTL
Time: Tuesday, September 17 and Wednesday, September 18 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Annual General Meeting
Federation CJA
Time: Thursday, September 26 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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