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When Good People Disagree

By Jeff Rosenthal and Adam Minsky

Like many in our community, we’re closely following the ongoing political debate in Israel. Since our last update, we’ve grown even more concerned about the polarization taking place in Israel and, with it, the consequences for communities like our own…

"It’s Better to Be Proactive in Protecting Ourselves"

As the son of a Holocaust survivor, Michael Konsker feels passionately about the protection of the Jewish community. So, when a representative of UJA Community Security came to speak at his synagogue about volunteer opportunities, he and his wife, Sarah, knew that this was the program for th…

What's Happening in Israel and What It Means for Us

We’ve been reflecting on recent Israeli political developments and the implications for our Greater Toronto Jewish community. Today, we’re writing to share a few thoughts and update you on UJA’s approach to this evolving story.

Importantly, we want to challenge our entire community …

INSIDE UJA: We Are All One Large Community

In conversation with William Kleinbaum

Based in Israel, William Kleinbaum (known to most as “Willie”) has served as the Managing Director of Israel & Overseas at UJA Federation of Greater Toronto for over five years. With deep knowledge of the needs and challenges in our overseas commun…