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Feb 9, 2015

UJA Federation and Kehilla mobilize the Jewish community

On October 22, 2014, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto and its beneficiary agency, Kehilla Residential Programme, were notified that a North York Retirement Home serving the GTA’s Jewish community was closing its doors on December 31 of that same year.

The sudden news and short time frame…

Feb 5, 2015

I'm a 'product of federation,' Mayim Bialik tells UJA closing event

In nearly every sense, Mayim Bialik is an atypical Hollywood star. It would be difficult to come away with a different impression of the accomplished actress, writer, scholar and observant Jew after listening to her keynote speech at the Feb. 2 UJA Federation of Greater Toronto’s…

Jan 26, 2015

UJA's Working on a Dream Concert Party Rocks Toronto’s Opera House

UJA’s Working on a Dream concert party - featuring Don Denaburg and The River Street Band – took to the stage at Toronto’s Opera House on Saturday night, and whether they were fans of “The Boss”, or merely there to have a good time with friends, the crowd of more than 300 had a…

Jan 21, 2015

Concert to support Jews living in poverty

TORONTO — Working on a Dream is not only the album title by rock icon Bruce Springsteen, but it also describes United Jewish Appeal’s (UJA) mandate to assist members of the Jewish community who need support.

Some 800 music enthusiasts will help that dream along at a fundraising concert …

Jan 13, 2015

Memorial for Paris Victims of Terrorist Attacks

The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), together with UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, will hold a memorial for the victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris.