The Power of Commitment Reflections on Shavuot

Tonight, the holiday of Shavuot begins, celebrating the receiving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. Around the world, Jews will gather for a night dedicated to Torah, learning, and spiritual discussion.

In his Shavuot sermon of 1965, American Rabbi Norman Lamm included a passage that could have…

Learning to Navigate Campus Antisemitism

The weekend of May 2nd-4th, high schoolers from seven Ontario school boards attended our Campus Ready Retreat, presented by Makom, an initiative of The Jewish Agency For Israel, in partnership with UJA Israel Engagement and UJA's Julia & Henry Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Education. With Jew…

Kultura 2025 Project Grants

For thousands of community members, arts and culture are an important way to connect with Jewish identity and community.

UJA’s Kultura Collective convenes a network of Jewish arts, culture, and heritage organizations—each with the mission of helping Jewish culture transform and enrich l…

“The biggest donation is your presence”

In Conversation with the 2025 Walk with Israel Chairs

UJA’s annual Walk with Israel is just over a week away, and the energy is already palpable. Chairing this important community event are two couples: Erica and Noah Godfrey, and Kailee and Shawn Mecklinger. The four of them chatted with…

Canada Post Strike Alert

In the event of a Canada Post strike, we kindly ask that payments be made in other ways in lieu of sending a cheque. 

• Pay online: www.ujadonations.com/payment 
• Send an e-transfer to [email protected], (include your UJA number in the message) 
• Call our Donations Hotline: 416-6…