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Community Safety During Sukkot, the October 7th Anniversary, and Beyond

In light of recent events in Manchester over Yom Kippur, we want to reassure our community that your safety remains our top priority. Working in close partnership with law enforcement, enhanced security measures are in place throughout Sukkot and the upcoming October 7th anniversary period t…

Canada Post Strike

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

How UJA is advocating for our community

At the core of UJA's mission is to unite and strengthen our community in every possible way. In today's climate, this work is not only essential to building a vibrant community, but it's also crucial to making our voice heard beyond the community.

While we do this in many different ways, o…

Rosh Hashana & Repairing Ourselves

On Monday evening, Rosh Hashanah begins. The holiday also marks the start of the Ten Days of Repentance culminating with Yom Kippur, our Day of Atonement.

These High Holy Days are foundational to our Jewish way of life. They underscore that renewal and growth are not mere possibilities, but…

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…