UJA Federation of Greater Toronto

UJA Federation is committed to preserve and strengthen the quality of Jewish life in Greater Toronto, Canada, Israel and around the world through philanthropic, volunteer and professional leadership. jewishtoronto.com

Ontario Jewish Archives, Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre

The Ontario Jewish Archives, Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre (OJA) is the largest repository of 

Jewish life in Canada. Founded in 1973, the OJA, a department of UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, 

acquires, preserves and makes accessible the records that chronicle our province’s Jewish history. ontariojewisharchives.org

Hilary Edwards

“I volunteer because of an abiding interest in Jewish history and for the enriching and rewarding experience it offers me. By preserving and documenting historical material, I am creating reliable and enduring memories of the past."

Sarah & Chaim Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre

Through its museum and programs, the Sarah and Chaim Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre generates knowledge and understanding about the Holocaust and serves as a forum for dialogue about 

civil society for present and future generations. The Neuberger reaches 30,000 students annually through school visits to the museum, and an additional 35,000 members of the general community through its signature program, Holocaust Education Week. holocaustcentre.com

Dori Ekstein

“As a daughter of survivors, I feel a moral obligation to support Holocaust Education and honour the memory of the victims. Volunteering at the Neuberger Centre is a privilege and a very meaningful way to give back to the community.”

United Jewish Appeal of Greater Toronto – Annual Campaign 2016

Year after year, UJA’s Annual Campaign - which raises approximately $60 million annually - allows UJA to care for our most vulnerable; build and strengthen Jewish identity and education, invest in Israel and 

overseas, and promote Jewish/Israel advocacy, while also creating infrastructure throughout the GTA that serves not only the Jewish community, but the community-at-large. jewishtoronto.com/ujais/annual-campaign

Sharon Goelman

“Volunteering is an essential part of my life, especially helping those less fortunate than myself. I choose UJA because it supports so many people through its several subsidized agencies in our community and in Israel.”

United Jewish Appeal of Greater Toronto – Young Leaders
 

UJA Young Leaders is committed to building a better Jewish community in Toronto, Israel, and around the world.  jewishtoronto.com/youngleaders

Jaclyn Leebosh

“Young leaders in the Madrichim-in-Training program have an incredible energy and passion towards building the future of our community. Nothing is more rewarding than guiding their leadership development as they pursue a very special chapter of their Jewish journeys.”