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…

How Our Community is Changing Lives in Israel and Beyond

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-…

Summer Adventures with Diller Teen Fellows

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’…

Rising Lion Emergency Requests

Standing with Israel and Bat Yam: A Strategic Response in a Critical Moment

Thanks to the generosity of our community, we once again have the opportunity – and the responsibility – to stand with Israel, and our partner city, Bat Yam, during one of the Jewish people’s most critical tim…