Stories

Hit the Links for Special Education

This year’s Titan Equity UJA Golf Classic, Links Fore Learning, is pleased to be hosted by the Mississaugua Golf and Country Club on Monday, September 15, 2014. This private, members-only club, has been the site of the Canadian Open on six occasions on a course designed by the legendary…

A time for new beginnings

A message from UJA’s new President and CEO, Morris Zbar 

As our children and grandchildren return to schools and university campuses this week, and with Rosh Hashanah just around the corner, it’s clearly a time for new beginnings.

For me personally, as I assume my duties as the Pre…

Jay Leno to perform at launch of UJA Campaign 2015

By Dan Horowitz--Back in May 2014, iconic television personality and former host of NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jay Leno made his first trip to Israel to present New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg with the prestigious Genesis Prize.

And Leno was not shy when discussing his positive tho…

Thousands Arrive to Rally Against anti-Semitism

In the wake of the ongoing conflict between Hamas terrorists and the Israel Defense Forces, all over the world anti-Semitic incidents have reached figures unprecedented since the Nazi era.

In the U.K., a local charity has reported that anti-Semitism in the area has been up a staggering 500%…

UJA Israel Emergency Relief Fund: Providing Immediate Relief to Israelis

One-hundred percent of funds raised will be allocated to assist southern Israelis living in the danger zone.

The selection of projects, how and the extent to which they are funded, is being carried out meticulously and transparently in consultation with Jewish Federation of Canada staff on …