Jewish education is a crucial foundation upon which Jewish life is built. It shapes identity, deepens belonging, and prepares the next generation to lead. Now, a monumental new investment will help many more Jewish students across Toronto access the power of Jewish learning.
Through a …
Tonight, Jews worldwide will begin to celebrate Shavuot, the holiday that commemorates the receiving of the Torah on Mount Sinai. Throughout the Jewish world, synagogues and study halls will be filled with texts, debates, and learning across an incredible mosaic of topics, in keeping with th…
In the wake of the shootings targeting Jewish institutions, many in our community are feeling frightened, angry, and asking questions about their safety. These reactions are understandable and deserve clear information.
Moments like these also prompt important questions about how Jewish ins…
On Wednesday, April 29, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) partnered with MAAZ (Movement Against Antizionism) to convene nearly 100 sector leaders for an intensive Antizionism Training workshop. Participants included influential academics, e…
Tonight, we will begin to mark Yom HaZikaron, a day of mourning for Israel’s fallen.
Tomorrow night, we will instantly shift to Yom Ha’atzmaut, a day to celebrate Israel’s independence as a Jewish and democratic state.
The dramatic contrast between the two days is about much more tha…
