Stories

Israeli Schulich Leader Helps Improve Public Transportation During COVID-19

UJA Federation of Greater Toronto is proud to partner with the Schulich Foundation to support excellence in STEM research in Canada and Israel. Through this series, we will be highlighting some of the exceptional Schulich Leaders in Israel who make up the next generation of entrepreneurial…

Freedom and the Preciousness of Time: Thoughts on Passover

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Every Passover, we reexperience our ancestors’ journey from slavery to freedom. While there are many clear differences between the life of a slave and that of a free person, one is especially relevant as we approach our second Passover during this pandemic…

UJA Launches New Day School Tuition Relief Program

We hope you and your loved ones are healthy and well.

Today, we are excited to announce the launch of UJA's new Generations Trust Scholarship, which will make Jewish day school more affordable for many families in our community.

We believe passionately that every community member who seek…

UJA Genesis Mobilizes Vaccine Registration Assistance Program

 

 

 

 

 

 

Local hospitals are encouraging COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration for residents aged 80 and over.

Community members who meet eligibility requirements may register here: www.vaccineto.ca/sites.

UJA Genesis is working to ensure every vulnerable community member can ac…

The Meaning Behind the Joy: Thoughts on Purim

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purim won’t be the same this year. But perhaps a Purim without parties is exactly the time to rediscover the meaning behind the joy.

In an ordinary year, between noisemakers and speed-readers, there’s a risk that we’ll miss one of the most powerful ex…