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…
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…
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…
A Special Update on the Work of UJA’s Israel & Overseas Committee
When UJA’s Israel & Overseas Committee travelled to Hungary and Israel this spring, committee members experienced firsthand how Toronto’s Jewish community is making a tangible difference. By witnessing how UJA's long-…
Each year, the Diller Teen Fellows program wraps up with a trip to Israel. This year’s cohort unfortunately had to cancel their trip due to the recent conflict with Iran.
Instead, our Fellows are experiencing an incredible summer full of adventures and meaningful volunteering. They’…
