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Susan Laxer Awarded Samuel Bronfman Medal at 107th Annual General Meeting
Former Federation CJA President and longtime community leader Susan Laxer was the recipient of the 2024 Samuel Bronfman Medal at Thursday’s Annual General Meeting. Widely regarded in Jewish circles as the highest award provided to a volunteer leader for community service, the Medal, since its inception in 1971, has been awarded annually in recognition of extraordinary service and leadership within the Jewish community.
Susan’s passion for community and distinguished leadership qualities serves as an inspiration for us all. Kol Hakavod Susan!
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Federation CJA Taking a Proactive Approach in Helping Parents of Students at Non-Jewish Day Schools
Since October 7th, Federation CJA has been there to support parents of students attending non-Jewish elementary and high schools amidst disturbing antisemitic incidents and bullying of their children simply for being Jewish. We will be sharing tips and resources during a pair of upcoming webinars aimed at helping parents navigate these challenging times. Learn more about how we pivoted to address parents’ concerns and what you can expect at these webinars.
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Come Visit Jewish Day Schools During Their Open Houses
Choosing the right Jewish school for your children is important! Learn more about which Montreal Jewish day school is best suited for your child’s needs by taking part in Open Houses this fall. For more information, visit www.ajdsmontreal.org.
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In French Only : À Fond | 3e épisode du Balado Fédération CJA 360
Lors de ce nouvel épisode, l’animatrice Cathya Attar s’entretient avec la directrice générale du développement de la Fédération CJA, Natou Suissa, et avec la présidente de la Campagne sépharade, Jessica R’bibo. Cathya échange également avec Patrick Essiminy. Soyez informé(e) des dernières nouvelles de la communauté.
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2024 ALL IN Merch Now Available
Our CJA24 campaign merchandise site is live! Check out our large collection of t-shirts, crewnecks, hoodies, full-zip sweaters, joggers, beanies and hats. Items are available in various colours and in both youth and adult sizes. Snag your swag today and proudly let the community know you are ALL IN.
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Jonny Daniels (and his Famous Torah Scroll) Hit the West Island
Former Chief of Staff of the Knesset Jonny Daniels visited the West Island last week for an insightful conversation with our community.
Jonny brought his Torah scroll with him to Congregation Beth Tikvah as part of the event held in collaboration with Federation CJA West Island, Hebrew Foundation School and Communauté Or Shalom. The scroll is being rewritten and repaired by Holocaust survivors, which, when completely restored, will travel to synagogues around the world as a permanent testament to hope and resilience.
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Federation CJA’s The Network Launches Campaign with Aldo Group’s David Bensadoun
Nearly 150 community members came together for an unforgettable night at The Network and GenMTL's Ben Gurion Society’s Campaign Launch: FED-Talk with David Bensadoun! Together, we connected as a community, gained valuable insights into the world of business, fashion and philanthropy, and left inspired by David’s incredible journey from a family business to leading a global brand.
Thank you to our amazing event co-chairs and sponsors for making this impactful night possible!
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Rosh Hashana Holiday Cards Now Available for Order
With Rosh Hashana fast approaching, we want to remind you that our beautiful holiday cards are now available for purchase!
E-cards featuring personalized messages can be sent to your loved ones ahead of the holidays.
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Printed cards are also available for order until September 30th by contacting Debbie Blond at (514) 345-2657 or click below.
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Navigating the Return to Campus: Addressing Antisemitism on Campus
Federation CJA stands resilient, united with our Jewish students as they face the challenges of antisemitism on campus once again this academic year. On September 9th, we held a Community Webinar to share with you the proactive steps we are taking to support students as they return to campus, whether CEGEP or University.
Did you miss the webinar? Fill out the form below to request a link to the recording.
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‘Son of Hamas’ Mosab Hassan Yousef Reassures and Empowers Jewish Students on Campus
Famed whistleblower, bestselling author of Son of Hamas and star of the critically acclaimed film The Green Prince, Mosab Hassan Yousef, spoke to students & young adults last week in a discussion held over lunch at the Gelber Conference Centre. During this unique event organized by Hillel in collaboration with Federation CJA, Yousef shared the difficulties he faced early on in distancing himself from his father, one of the terror organization’s leaders, as well as his time serving as an Israeli spy for the Shin Bet. He also called on students on campus to remain strong, to fight with logic and reason and, most importantly, to never shy away from proudly displaying their Judaism.
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Saudi Peace Activist Loay Alshareef Inspires Students at Hillel House
This week, students and campus professionals had the chance to meet Loay Alshareef at the Hillel House as part of an intimate open forum discussion that inspired meaningful dialogue. Alshareef, a Saudi Arabian PR specialist and peace activist, spoke about his “holy mission” towards peace, reconciliation and Tikkun Olam as well as his love for Israeli heritage. He also encouraged students on campus to never lose hope, vowing they will succeed by spreading knowledge, facts and the truth.
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Send a Greeting Card Wishing Israelis a Shana Tova
Ahead of Rosh Hashana, our partner, Keren Hayesod has launched a special initiative encouraging children and students from around the world to send Shana Tova greeting cards to Israeli children, families of hostages and bereaved families. This heartfelt gesture will surely bring smiles to both those writing and those receiving these greeting cards.
Click here to fill out a card and then upload it by clicking below.
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Canadian Government Breaks UN Promise
CIJA launched an action alert earlier this week urging the Canadian government to vote against a biased and problematic International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion at the United Nations that unfairly targeted Israel. While the action alert garnered thousands of supporters, the government broke from its previous stance and abstained from voting.
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Students Encouraged to Defend Zionism Amidst ‘Academic Intifada’
American presidential historian and writer Gil Troy published his latest book To Resist the Academic Intifada: Letters to My Students on Defending the Zionist Dream this week, or as he himself likes to describe it, his “why-to-celebrate-Israel manifesto.” The book, dedicated to his students, encourages them to remain positive, proactive and proudly Zionist.
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March For Jerusalem Largely Ignored by Mainstream Media
Federation CJA’s March for Jerusalem was attended by 25,000 community members earlier this month. For those not in attendance, however, learning more about the event proved challenging, with many English and French-language radio, television, and print media failing to cover the large community happening.
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CIJA Continues to Condemn Bandung Du Nord Conference at UQAM
The Bandung du Nord conference, notorious for platforming speakers who have made antisemitic, racist, and anti-2SLGBTQIA+ statements, is scheduled to take place at UQAM next weekend. In a TVA Nouvelles French-language op-ed piece, CIJA’S Associate Director of Communications and Media Relations, Quebec, Julien Corona, explains how conferences such as these on university campuses further promote antisemitism.
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Campaign Encourages Support of Indigo Bookstores
CIJA is launching a BUYcott Campaign in support of Indigo bookstores following a malicious movement from anti-Israel groups. Indigo CEO Heather Reisman and her husband, Gerry Schwartz, have been extraordinary philanthropists in support of the Jewish state and the Jewish people, notably through their creation of HESEG, a scholarship fund for lone soldiers enlisted in the IDF.
To counter this offensive, a coordinated national and international BUYcott Campaign is being rolled out for September 25th, focusing on in-store and online purchases. Participants are encouraged to share their purchases on social media using the hashtag #BuycottIndigo.
More information will be available on this campaign in the days to come. In the meantime, check out the latest episode of the Big Shot podcast where Heather shares how she went from being a single mother to building Canada’s largest bookseller.
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Increased Calls for Canada’s Anti-Islamophobia Adviser to Step Down
Last week, CIJA renewed its call for the resignation of Amira Elghawaby, Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia, citing her prejudicial comments downplaying antisemitism, her demands for religion-based hiring policies in universities, and her anti-Quebec rhetoric. A few days later, Quebec’s Minister of Higher Education, Pascale Déry, tabled a strong motion reaffirming the province’s demand for Elghawaby’s resignation, which received unanimous support at the National Assembly.
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The Network Presents: The Business of Sports Betting | Monday September 23, 2024
Join us for The Business of Sports Betting, an exclusive evening with industry experts.
Moderated by renowned sports journalist Elliotte Friedman, he will guide the conversation with industry experts Dale Hooper, Scott Woodgate, Jordan Gnat and Meghan Chayka as they share their insights on the intersection of sports, technology, entertainment, and the future of sports betting.
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Supporting Your Children in Non-Jewish Day Schools | Tuesday September 24, 2024
Every child has a right to be safe and secure in their school. However, incidents of antisemitism occurring in non-Jewish day schools are often downplayed or excused and not dealt with. By law, every school must have a process to address antisemitic acts of bullying and harassment.
To address this, Federation CJA is organizing a webinar to inform parents of your rights and to provide you with valuable information, tools, and resources.
If you can't join on this date, another session is being offered on October 8th!
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PME Hub Workshop: Accounting and Taxation | Tuesday September 24, 2024
Join us at the Jewish Public Library to learn how to improve your financial literacy and use financial information to make better business decisions. Learn how to read key financial reports, how to build an accurate budget, and gain a deeper understanding of how to better manage cash flow in your business. Q & A segment to follow presentation.
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The Power Business Lunch Series: Session with Arsen Ostrovsky | Thursday September 26, 2024
Federation CJA and The Network invite you to the next session of The Power Business Lunch Series, a series of insightful sessions featuring distinguished speakers from the socio-political, executive business and entrepreneurial sectors. You will hear from prominent human rights attorney and the CEO of the International Legal Forum, Arsen Ostrovsky. He has been instrumental in leading legal efforts following the events of October 7, including filing groundbreaking lawsuits and appearing before international tribunals.
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October 7th Memorial | Monday October 7, 2024
Together with our community partners, Federation CJA invites you to join us for a heartfelt memorial as we honor the resilience, heroism and unity of our people, while paying tribute and remembering the precious lives lost.
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The General Assembly | November 10-12, 2024
Registration for the 2024 Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly is open, and we are thrilled that Sheryl Sandberg and Israeli President Isaac Herzog will be speaking! Join us from Sunday, November 10 to Tuesday, November 12, 2024 in Washington, DC. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Explore Rabbi Sacks' z”l wisdom, insights, and teachings on the Torah. Read this week’s parsha.
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IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.
In case of emergency, please immediately call 911, and report all incidents to the Community Security Network hotline at 514-343-4343 or CLICK HERE to report an incident online.
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This group is for Federation CJA to push out a message to our community members in a situation where there is a Montreal centred emergency affecting the Jewish community. It will NOT be used to address anything but the “In Case of Emergency” situation. In the event there is a communication on this channel, you will be given specific instructions on what course of action to take.
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