Stories

Strengthening an authentic relationship between Israel and Diaspora

UJA’s Israel Engagement Department has been abuzz over the last few months and we are pleased to share some of this activity with you through our newsletter; from our annual Israel Engagement Mission, to our inaugural Head-of-School Mission to Israel, from our collaboration with the dialog…

Expanding the concept of People- to -People

One of the guiding principles and strategies of UJA’s Israel Engagement Department is the cultivation of meaningful People to People Connections. People to People Connections encompass every relationship built between a ShinShin and a Torontonian during the ShinShin’s time in our communi…

UJA, connecting kids to Jewish summer camps

The Weekender allows first time campers to experience the magic of Jewish summer camps. Sponsored by UJA’s Silber Family Centre for Jewish Camping, the Weekender is designed to introduce first time campers to Jewish overnight camp in a safe and fun 2-3 day session.

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On Freedom

In many ways, it seems to me like my whole life has been a long search for freedom. Throughout my childhood, my freedom came in many shapes and sizes; it looked like writing fictional tales about magic worlds at just 6 years old, spontaneously deciding to dye a green streak in my hair or wal…

Time for a change

“How is it that Israel-- a country of 7.1 million, only 60 years old, surrounded by enemies, in a constant state of war since its founding, with no natural resources-- produces more start-up companies than large, peaceful, and stable nations like Japan, China, India, Korea, Canada and the …