Growing up at the Ein Harod Kibbutz in northern Israel, Jonathan Svorai always had a strong work ethic and passion for helping people. As part of his kibbutz responsibilities, he began working at age 10 by helping out at the on-site zoo. He took care of all kinds of animals, and even went on…
Tonight marks the beginning of the fast of Tisha B’Av, our day of mourning for the destruction of the First and Second Temples. For many, Tisha B’Av also recalls our most painful moments as a people during our millennia of exile from the Land of Israel.
Living…
When we launched UJA’s Emergency Campaign for Community Resilience in response to the COVID-19 crisis, we said it was focused on two crucial promises that reflect our core values as a community:
The Schulich Leader Scholarships – the largest and most prestigious Canadian academic award for students pursuing STEM undergraduate degrees – has reached a new milestone this year, by doubling the number of annual scholarships from 50 to 100.
The program is funded by the Schulich Foun…
“Recent events in the United States are a stark reminder that we must remain steadfast in the fight against racism, even during a global pandemic,” said Adam Minsky, President and CEO of UJA Federation of Greater Toronto. “As Jews and as Canadians, we have a moral obligation to speak o…
