Sharon Goelman named “UJA Volunteer of the Year”

-By Dan Horowitz

Montreal’s loss has long-been Toronto’s gain.

Sharon Goelman, who in 1962 moved from her native Montreal to Ottawa as a newlywed with her husband of almost 54 years Louis, has been involved in education – in one form or another - for much of her life.

As a young wom…

Adam Minsky named UJA Federation’s new CEO

Most recently, he led the development of the federation’s strategic plan for the future, and, as he told The CJN, rather than implement a totally new agenda, as CEO he’s looking forward to carrying out the plan, which he’s been working with fellow staffers to develop over the past two years.

Participants in UJA’s Israel STEM education initiative visit CERN

Seventeen high school students from the Israeli regions with which UJA Federation of Greater Toronto is partnered are currently visiting the CERN particle accelerator in Geneva, Switzerland.

Mazel tov to the 2015-2016 graduates of UJA Federation’s Joshua Institute

The 2015-2016 Joshua Institute for Jewish Communal Leadership Executive Education Program involved 20 participants from various UJA agencies, both at the executive level as well as chairs and incoming chairs of their respective boards.

For the Chairs of this year’s UJA Walk with Israel, it’s a family affair

Ardent and proud Zionists, Andrea and Trevor Cohen, who, along with their five children and three grandchildren are chairing this year’s UJA Walk with Israel on Sunday, May 29th, are having way too much fun.