Stories

Canada Post Strike

During the Canada Post strike, we kindly ask that payments be made in other ways in lieu of sending a cheque. 

How UJA is advocating for our community

At the core of UJA's mission is to unite and strengthen our community in every possible way. In today's climate, this work is not only essential to building a vibrant community, but it's also crucial to making our voice heard beyond the community.

While we do this in many different ways, o…

Rosh Hashana & Repairing Ourselves

On Monday evening, Rosh Hashanah begins. The holiday also marks the start of the Ten Days of Repentance culminating with Yom Kippur, our Day of Atonement.

These High Holy Days are foundational to our Jewish way of life. They underscore that renewal and growth are not mere possibilities, but…

Tisha B’Av: Rebuilding a Broken World

Central to Tisha B’Av is reading the Book of Eicha (Lamentations), which recalls in grave detail the brutal destruction of Jewish life in Jerusalem. While the date is linked to the razing of both the First and Second Temples, our tradition points to a powerful lesson related to the fate of…

2025 Pan-Canadian Coalition Announcement

We are excited to announce a new collaborative partnership, the Pan-Canadian Coalition, a collective national funding effort which includes all Jewish Federations across the country contributing funds raised through Israel emergency campaigns. This news follows months of preparation and fiel…