Zareinu Fashion Show for children with special needs

The Zareinu Educational Centre of Metropolitan Toronto is proud to partner with the exclusive Park Hyatt Hotel in the heart of Yorkville for their 11th annual show that raises awareness and funds in support of this acclaimed school and treatment centre for children with a wide range of physi…

Canadian Jews must defend Israel, Dershowitz says

Known for his strong support of Israel, Dershowitz, the renowned American lawyer, author, political commentator and retired Harvard law professor, was the featured speaker at the United Jewish Appeal’s (UJA) major gifts dinner Oct. 19, held this year at Toronto’s Ritz-Carlton hotel.

Design Competition Uses Sukkot to Shed Light on Affordable Housing Issue

In time to celebrate Sukkot, an International design competition with an A-list jury and entries from architectural firms as far as Korea, Cyprus and Mexico City is using creativity to underscore the need for more permanent, affordable housing in Toronto. The event will be taking place at Na…

UJA Federation spearheads Special Education workshop

Special education services have been part of the core function and funding of UJA Federation’s support of Jewish education for the past 50 years. For many years, UJA Federation funding for psycho-educational programs, remediation services, and social work services have been directed to JVS…

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…