Jewish Federation of Edmonton
100, 10220 156 Street T5P 2R1 Edmonton, AB, Canada

Thank you to Avraham Infeld for his talk today with members of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton. We learned today that we as a Jewish people need to be unified, not uniform. We hope to echo this in our programming and outreach in the years to come. We look forward to our next speaker Kathy Kacer who will speak about "What I've Heard and What I've Learned: Lessons From Survivors of the Holocaust" on December 16, 2020. Please register at http://jewishedmonton.org.

Great news from Dr. Shapiro at U of A!

Today, Sunday November 22nd at 12:00 PM. The first of six lectures as part of The Jewish speakers’ Series. Presenting, Avraham Infeld. Due to uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, The entire series will be offered online via Zoom. Register here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/m Avraham Infeld, is the President Emeritus of Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus life. He also serves today as a consultant on Tikkun Olam to the Reut Institute, and is a member of ...the Faculty of the Mandel Institute. In May 2012, Avraham was elected Chairman of the Board of the Hillels of Israel. In 1970, Avraham founded Melitz, a non-profit educational service institution that fosters Jewish identity. He also served as chairman of Arevim; founding chairman of the San Francisco Federation’s Amuta in Israel; and chairman of the Board of Israel Experience, Ltd. Avraham was also Director General of both Gesher Educational Affiliates, the Shalom Hartman Institute and served a three-year tour of duty in London as Director of the Jewish Agency’s Youth Department for English speaking Europe. Avraham was Birthright’s first International Director, and led the Planning Process which created one of the most successful and formative educational programs in the Jewish world. He is a graduate of the Hebrew University in Bible and Jewish History, and of Tel Aviv University’s Law School. In 2005, he was awarded the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s prestigious Samuel Rothberg Prize for Jewish Education. He was awarded honorary doctorates by Muhlenberg College and from Hebrew Union College for his contribution to the field of education. Register here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/m

A new stamp for Hanukkah!

You do not want to miss this speaker event! Register Today!!

Zoom launches end-to-end encryption.

Two years ago, the unthinkable happened. Today, we remember. The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh invites you to join their local community program tonight at 7 PM ET which will be livestreamed here: 1027healingpartnership.org

The M&H Distillery, Israel's first whisky distillery, will be releasing this month in Alberta its long-awaited single malt whisky, a landmark in the history of the distillery and the world's first commercial Israeli single malt whisky.

We are inspired by everything we are seeing and learning at #GAVirtual2020. This is an excellent event, Jewish Federations of North America!!

The Jewish Drop-In Seniors’ Centre Still Here, Still Goin’ Strong! Even a once in a century event like the COVID pandemic can’t stop the Jewish Senior Citizens’ Centre from going strong. Throughout it all, the Centre is offering a creative array of activities and classes to engage and inspire Jewish seniors. Fitness instructors Bonnie and Ilonka keep members strong and lively with in-home workouts, via Zoom. The Urban Polling class works out on city sidewalks, face masks on... and sticks in hand. The Learning in Retirement Series resumed in mid-October, online, serving the intellectually curious with lectures about Turning Points in Jewish History, A History of Keyboard Instruments, and Art Museums of New York City. Always known for its delicious food, even with its kosher lunch service on hold, the Centre is now providing a selection of its delicious kosher soups, available for take-out. Plans are in the works for a full take-out menu in 2021. Thanks to your support of the Jewish Drop-In Seniors’ Centre through UJA, the Centre continues to nurture healthy bodies, active minds and happy tummies through these challenging times. Please make a gift to the 2020/21 UJA Campaign! https://www.paypal.com/donate/ Thank you for your generosity! Have a wonderful weekend and Shabbat Shalom.

When you think of isolation, COVID-19 probably comes to mind. Sadly, for our senior population, isolation has always been a part of everyday life. Back in March, when our city swiftly shuttered its doors against the pandemic, restrictions on visiting loved ones in care homes, or those living independently, became insurmountable. Many of our seniors were alone for far longer extended periods than ever before. Immediately concerned by the impact on our vulnerable seniors, Jewis...h Family Services Edmonton (JFSE) swung into action. A task force, led by Tatiana Kastner and Rhonda Eidelman, ensured that JFSE was able to support all of its Jewish clients in need, even those not funded by the Claims Conference. The JFSE team phoned clients to check in on their welfare and organized volunteers to drop off food hampers in celebration of Passover, Rosh Hashanah and Victory day in Europe (celebrating the Nazi surrender). Dozens of hampers containing nutritious foods, Jewish treats, flowers and games were distributed to isolated seniors, bringing much joy, comfort and gratitude. As one of their clients said, It is so good to know that someone cares about us! Especially now, when we stay at home most of the time due to the pandemic. I appreciate all the gifts, even the smallest ones! I thank you for bringing me the food from the store I love! I am so grateful for all the phone calls I receive from you! It means a lot!-JFSE Client Your support of JFSE, through your gift to UJA, brings sweetness and warmth to our seniors at a most difficult time. Thank you for your generosity. Have a great weekend and Shabbat Shalom.

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BREAKING NEWS: Facebook bans Holocaust Denial. CIJA has been engaging with Facebook's policy team over many months to help them understand how antisemitism ma...nifests on their platform. We welcome today's announcement and look forward to continuing this important conversation. More than an assault on truth, Holocaust denial and distortion are some of the most insidious forms of antisemitism. The claim that the genocide of six million Jews was either a hoax or an exaggeration hinges on classic antisemitic themes of a manipulative world Jewish conspiracy. Read more: https://www.cija.ca/press-release-cija-and-cjhsd-welcome-f/