“Wherever you go, I will go": Reflections on Shavuot

Every year on Shavuot, Jews worldwide study the Book of Ruth. This short but moving Biblical account records how Ruth, the grandmother of King David, originally converted to Judaism from her Moabite roots.

“Wherever you go, I will go…your people shall be my people and your God my God,�…

Supporting Israelis in this Time of Crisis

As I write this update, the people of Israel are once again confronting a vicious threat to their children, families, and the entire country.

Over the past few days, Hamas has escalated its campaign of terror against Israelis. This began with violent riots in the Old City of Jerusalem, inc…

Shavuot 2021 Resources

We are grateful to have received the below recommended readings from rabbis across our community. If you are a local rabbi and would like to add a submission to this list, please click here to connect with us and we will be happy to include it.

Why Shavuot Has Few Rituals: The Focus Is The…

Israeli Schulich Leader Helps Improve Public Transportation During COVID-19

UJA Federation of Greater Toronto is proud to partner with the Schulich Foundation to support excellence in STEM research in Canada and Israel. Through this series, we will be highlighting some of the exceptional Schulich Leaders in Israel who make up the next generation of entrepreneurial-m…

Freedom and the Preciousness of Time: Thoughts on Passover

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Every Passover, we reexperience our ancestors’ journey from slavery to freedom. While there are many clear differences between the life of a slave and that of a free person, one is especially relevant as we approach our second Passover during this pandemic…