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Announcing the Kultura 2026 Project Grants

For thousands of community members, arts and culture are an important way to connect with Jewish identity and community.

Kultura Collective, a UJA arts and culture initiative, convenes a network of Jewish arts, culture, and heritage organizations—each with the mission of helping Jewish cu…

UJA Federation of Greater Toronto Allocates $1.5 Million for Emergency Aid

The Jewish community in Toronto is allocating C$1.5 million in emergency aid for victims of terror in Israel, including grants, rehabilitation, and strengthening mental resilience, in partnership with The Jewish Agency for Israel (The Jewish Agency) and the American Jewish Joint Distribution…

Community Security Update

JSN Community Security Update- March 6

Toronto’s Jewish Community Calls for Vigilance After Synagogue Shooting

Toronto, ON – March 3, 2026 – Last night, Toronto police reported that Temple Emanu-El in North York was struck by gunfire. The incident took place shortly after community members had left the synagogue, where they had gathered for a party to celebrate the holiday of Purim.  

“A…