We hope you enjoy this week’s Passover-themed 360, which includes a millennial Seder guide (complete with the story of the Exodus told in GIFs), tips for making your Seder accessible and inclusive, the secret Jewish history behind those colorful candied fruit slices and more. Please note that we are taking next week off for the holiday and will see you back here on May 3.  Shabbat Shalom and Chag Pesach Sameach!

Shabbat / Passover Candlelight April 19 | 7:27 PM

A roundup of new Haggadahs hitting the shelves this year
Federation CJA is honoured that our Centennial Haggadah made the cut for Times of Israel’s list.

Source: Times of Israel

Kid-friendly Passover meals to get you through all 8 days of the holiday
Inventive recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert that will help your family survive the carb-less week ahead.

Source: Kveller

Alma’s (very millennial) guide to Passover
The story of the Exodus told in GIFs, a Passover plague edition of “Would you rather?”, Matzah-themed apparel, and more.

Source: Hey Alma

So why on that night of all other nights do we eat those fruit jelly slices?
Find out how the colorful candies became synonymous with Passover for North American Jews.

Source: Forward

Five ways to help all kids get ready for Passover
For children with autism, cognitive disabilities and/or sensory sensitivities, any change in routine can be challenging; try these tips to make your Seder more accessible and inclusive.

Source: Times of Israel

Listen to Israeli icon Ofra Haza sing “Deliver Us” in 9 languages
In addition to Hebrew, English and French, the “Prince of Egypt” hit is sung in Polish, Norwegian, German, Dutch, Greek and Portuguese.

Source: YouTube

Source: Federation CJA

On Monday, April 15, we celebrated the 25^th annual JEM Third Night Seder with our friends from the JEM Workshop. Atelier JEM Workshop, an affiliated agency of Federation CJA, is an organization that provides employment, support and services to members of the Montreal community with special needs. Thank you to everyone who participated in this incredible celebration of tradition and community!

Mamanet – Register now!
Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA
Time: April 7-June 16 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Politics 101 program
Richter Jewish Chamber of Commerce powered by GenMTL, in collaboration with CIJA
Time: April 29, May 15, June 3 | 6:00-8:30 PM

Soirée Mimouna: Community-wide celebration
Or Shalom, Federation CJA West Island and HFS
Time: Saturday, April 27 | 10:00 PM -

Behind-the-Scenes at Ubisoft
Richter Jewish Chamber of Commerce powered by GenMTL
Time: Tuesday, April 30 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Yom Hashoah Commemoration
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Time: Wednesday, May 1^st | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Montreal Premiere of Chewdaism: A Taste of Jewish Montreal!
Federation CJA
Time: Sunday, May 5 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

West Island Yom Hazikaron Commemoration
Federation CJA West Island
Time: Monday, May 6 | 7:00 PM -

Erev Yom Hazikaron Ceremony and Nashir ve Nizkor (Memorial Day for Israel’s Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terror)
Federation CJA
Time: Tuesday, May 7 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Israel Day Rally
Time: Thursday, May 9 |11:00 AM

Yossi Klein Halevi Event
Federation CJA
Time: Tuesday, May 28| 7:00 PM -

GenMTL-Israel Fest
GenMTL
Time: Sunday, June 2| 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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

Federation CJA

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Director, Women’s Philanthropy

Event Coordinator

Senior Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications

Senior Prospect Researcher

Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors (CJCS)

Director of Development – Program Services, Marketing and Membership

Director of Social Services

Program Manager – Case Management

Jewish Public Library

Director of Development

Montreal Holocaust Museum

Finance and Accounting Manager

Segal Centre

Assistant to the General Manager

Development Assistant

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