Relax, Renew and Refresh - A night exploring mindfulness and meditation

On Monday, November 28^th, young adults came together to "Relax, Renew, and Refresh." This event was created through the UJA Young Leaders Madrichim in Training (MIT) Program for Birthright Israel trips with Canada Israel Experience. The MIT program provides young adults the opportunity to de…

UJA Federation’s overseas partner looks after victims of Israeli fires

It’s been just over a week since dozens of fires scorched Israel, and UJA’s overseas partner, the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI),  continues to look after those affected by the various blazes.

Assistance for Homeless Families
After coordinating with the Jewish Federations of North Ame…

Israel Wildfire Relief Fund

More than 80,000 Israelis have been evacuated from the Haifa area alone, as wildfires have broken out across the country in the past two days. As some blazes come under control, new areas are threatened by flames. The fires raging also threaten to engulf other vulnerable areas in the norther…

UJA Federation: Helping Jews leave terror behind for new lives in Bat Yam

By Laura Kindler -- Just over one year ago on November 13, 2015, the deadliest terrorist attack in French history took place. At least 129 people died after a series of coordinated violent terrorist attacks around Paris. Gunmen and bombers attacked restaurants, the Bataclan theatre and the S…

UJA Federation is revolutionizing STEM Education in Israel

In the 2013-2014 academic year, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto launched its STEM initiative in its Israeli Partnership regions of Bat Yam, Sderot and Eilat-Eilot. The STEM initiative answers the global need of advanced education employment and ensures that Israel plays a key role in its…