Stories

A beloved teacher retires; Establishes fund with Jewish Foundation

Tommy Jutcovich started his career in education as a science and woodworking teacher at the Associated Hebrew Schools in 1973. That was the beginning of a remarkable 43 year career in education including 17 years at TanenbaumCHAT and 18 years at Ner Israel Yeshiva.

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Moving forward with Sherman Campus Phase 2

On March 20, 2015, the UJA Federation Board of Directors unanimously approved the plan to launch the Sherman Campus Phase 2 Campaign. This decision means that we are ready to move forward with the development of the next phase, which will complete …

Jewish Foundation to launch innovative teen philanthropy program

The Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto – UJA Federation’s planned giving and endowment arm - is excited to announce the establishment of a new teen foundation board launching in fall 2015.

Dubbed the Jewish Teen Board of Greater Toronto, the new program - in collaboration with WOW!, a…

UJA Federation's Robin Gofine honoured for her work with the disabled

At Reena’s recent Annual General Meeting held before an audience of over 140 people including Dr. Helena Jaczek, Minister of Community and Social Services; outgoing Reena Board Chair Helen Vale,  and incoming Chair Lorne Sossin, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto’s Robin Gofine received …

University of Toronto Students fight back against BDS

U of T Students’ Union Board of Directors overwhelmingly rejects creation of BDS committee

By Adir Krafman -- During an emergency meeting called by the University of Toronto Students’ Union (UTSU) on July 28, student representatives of the Board of Directors voted to reject the creation…