Stories

Jewish Toronto mourns the loss of a cherished community leader

David Green z’l was passionate about tzedekah

By Daniel Horowitz--There are leaders, and there are those who lead.

David Green, who passed away on September 9 at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre, led by example; personifying the best of leadership through his innate ability to inspire and motiv…

Toronto Lion Takes a Bite out of the Big Apple

From September 7th to 10th, a pride of Lions came together in the heart of New York City. Fortunately for the citizens of the Big Apple, these particular Lions were among the most passionate and philanthropic Jewish women from across the globe. The occasion was the 2014 International…

Mayor of Sderot pays a visit to UJA Federation of Greater Toronto

By Daniel Horowitz--Alon Davidi, the mayor of Sderot, a small Israeli city less than a mile from Gaza, likens the relationship between his town and UJA Federation of Greater Toronto to that of a brother and sister, and as the father of two boys and five girls, Mayor Davidi knows a thi…

Ontario Jewish Archives Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre Receives Grant

UJA Federation’s Ontario Jewish Archives, Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre (OJA) has received a $195,100 grant from the Canadian Government through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund for the renovation of its vault and public space. The announcement was made on September 11, by Member of…

Jay Leno Entertains At Largest UJA Campaign Launch in History

Over 2,400 arrived to show their solidarity with the people of Israel, and to support the pivotal work of United Jewish Appeal and its various partner agencies

By Daniel Koren - On Wednesday, September 10th, 2,400 members of Toronto's Jewish community came together in support of the Stat…