By Barbra Green--In an overwhelming display of solidarity and pride, the Jewish community of Greater Toronto gathered Thursday, January 8 for a massive rally in support of the people of Israel.The Rally for the People of Israel and Freedom from Terror was organized by UJA Federation with…
I once again visited the Southern communities on Monday together with my colleagues Eran David and Sharon Schwartzman. At the end of the day, we decided to join the Ayalim youth (young students who have settled in the Negev and the Galilee with over 1,000 other students who have made…
As the situation in Gaza and Southern Israel remains volatile, our community's concern over the safety of Israelis in the region remains very high. We wanted to inform you of how our community here in Toronto is helping Israel's southern region cope with the continuous threat of Hamas…
By Livana Ohayon -- On Saturday, December 27th - as Shabbat was coming to a close - I was enjoying my stay in Netanya with my aunt, cousin and her kids. Suddenly, my cousin’s daughter received a telephone call informing her to quickly get “geared up” for military duty. Her…
The war in Gaza may be over for now, but assistance for southern Israel residents, including trauma relief is still urgent. With close to a million Israelis within Hamas terrorist rocket range, anxiety remains high. United Jewish Appeal, through UIA Federations Canada (UIAFC) is taking a…
