Stories

Kvelling in the Jewish state aboard UJA’s Israel Engagement Mission

On Monday, January 18th, 60 members of the Toronto UJA Israel Engagement Mission met at Kibbutz Shefayim north of Tel Aviv to begin a 6 day, whirlwind tour focused on the selection of 24 ShinShinim for the following year, along with a multitude of opportunities to learn about Israel on the…

UJA Young Leaders MIT Present - Righteous Among the Nations

On Sunday, January 17, over 50 young professionals from across Toronto gathered at the Sarah and Chaim Neuberger Holocaust Education Center to honor the Righteous Among the Nations. This event was developed as an Impact Project through UJA Young Leaders Madrichim in Training (MIT) Program.

Leading by Example

The Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) of The Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto – UJA Federation’s planned giving and endowment arm - was recognized for their group committee gift to the Tomorrow Campaign at a special L’Chaim on December 16, 2015.

Al “The Dream Maker” Green helped sculpt the Toronto skyline

When Abraham Joseph Green z’l - better known by friends and loved ones as “Al” - passed away on January 22, Toronto’s Jewish community, and the community-at-large lost a man unlike any other.

As co-founder of Greenwin Construction, Green, who Chaired United Jewish Appeal’s Campaig…

UJA Israel Engagement Mission Strengthens Partnerships

UJA Federation of Greater Toronto is proud to welcome home 57 community leaders and representatives returning from UJA’s Israel Engagement & ShinShinim Selection Mission to Israel. The mission, which took place from January 18-23, 2016, focused on learning about and experiencing Israel thr…