Stories

How We are Fighting Antisemitism

A Special Update from the Desk of Linda Frum

 

While the fight against antisemitism never stops, it feels especially urgent at this time of year.

In the coming days, Jewish students will return to university campuses, where many will face the h…

Meet UJA's Social Services & Community Innovation Director

Joshua Otis on what’s facing the most vulnerable community members in our city

 

Having worked at UJA for five years, Joshua Otis has a lot to share from his time as Social Services & Community Innovation Director. From connecting with his Jewish identity and community at Wilfrid Laurie…

Israeli Schulich Leader Committed to Tech Innovation

Since his days in the Israeli Scouts, building things from scratch using rope and wood, Asaf Aronson has always enjoyed using creative thinking to develop innovative solutions. Now a Schulich Leader and third-year Mechanical Engineering student in Israel’s Technion, Asaf hopes to apply thi…

Meet UJA's New Head of Community Security

Inside UJA: Meet UJA's New Head of Community Security 
In conversation with former Durham Deputy Police Chief Chris Fernandes 
 
On June 28, UJA welcomed former Durham Deputy Police Chief Chris Fernandes as our new Vice President, Community Security. Chris brings a wealth of law…

Max Eisen in Memoriam

 

We were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Max Eisen, z”l, a beloved Toronto Holocaust survivor and educator. Max was an extraordinary leader in preserving the memory of the Shoah and bringing its lessons to life for the current generation. For many thousands within our com…