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…

The Antidote to Stigma: Our Language and A Core Value of Feeling Good

If you’re dealing with mental health challenges, please know that you’re not alone. Many in our community are struggling and UJA’s network of social service agencies, staffed by caring professionals, is providing many with the tools and support needed to get through this difficult time…

Israeli Schulich Leader Inspires Women to Pursue Careers in STEM

Roni Yanoos understood from a young age that being a woman in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) was not easy. As a student at Jerusalem’s elite Mae Boyar High School, she excelled in her studies. Many of her female peers were just as capable. Yet few of them chose to enroll i…