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Support UJA and the People of Israel

How fortunate we are to live in this remarkable city, a city where we can show clearly and unequivocally, our community's love for - and solidarity with - the people of Israel. 

On Sunday, May 29th 2016, I ask that all of you join me in taking advantage of the freedoms afforded to us as To…

An Open Letter to Dr. Mamdouh Shoukri, President of York University

As community organizations dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Jewish students on campus, and advocating for the Jewish community, we read your recent statements in the Canadian Jewish News (CJN) and the National Post with great interest.  We were disappointed to see comments tha…

Steinbergs Honour Their Grandchildren with Sherman Campus Gift

UJA Federation of Greater Toronto is excited to announce a visionary gift of $5 million from philanthropic leaders Charlotte & Lewis Steinberg and family, for the development of Sherman Campus on Bathurst St, just north of Sheppard Ave., through the naming of the Charlotte and Lewis…

Toronto Teens Served Their Community on April 17

On Sunday, April 17, 2016 over 500 teens gathered in Toronto to participate in community-wide Tikkun Olam projects through J-SERVE, a global day of service with projects happening in over 100 communities around the world. In celebration of this incredible day, UJA’s Teen Initiatives joined…

UJA providing emergency assistance to victims of Jerusalem bus bombing

In the wake of Monday's tragic bus bombing in Jerusalem that wounded 21, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, through its overseas partner, the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), has begun providing emergency assistance to the victims, as well as long-term therapy to children.