Welcome to the JFED e-weekly
January 11th, 2019
12th of TShevat
Candle lighting times;
Friday, January 18th - 4:32 pm Shabbat begins
Saturday, January 19th - 5:51 pm Shabbat ends


Programs of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton
RE-VOTE OF TALMUD TORAH SPECIAL MEETING REGARDING JCC
FEBRUARY 11, 2019, 7:00 PM
TALMUD TORAH SCHOOL
6320 172 St NW
PJ Library
New Program! Introducing PJ Our Way! Free chapter books for children ages 9-11.

If your child is 6 months to 8 years old,
Click here to register your child for PJ Library and receive free books monthly courtesy of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
Maccabi Games
Registration is Now Open! If you are 12-17 and interested in the JCC Maccabi Games and Artfest please contact Barry Pechet. bpechet@cjcc.ca
To register Click here
Birthright
YVR>TLV Birthright-Israel Mega Event. A DANCE PARTY in Vancouver featuring Netta! Winner of Eurovision 2018.
JFNA
JFNA's 2019 LGBTQ Pride Mission

Click here to read our latest newsletter.
Jewish Agency for Israel
Falling in Love in Jerusalem, Teaching English in Israel and Giving Hope to Children at Risk Click here to read our latest newsletter
JFC - UIA
Hold the Date! March 4th, 2019
Israel Consulate General
Please Note: People who need to renew passports or get military deferral can do so through Steve Shafir of Witten at 780-441-3222.
HaKol
Newspaper of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton . Click here to read our latest edition The latest edition will be in the February edition of the Edmonton Jewish News. There are more copies available at the Jfed Offices.
J.CORE - Jewish Community Outreach Reconnect Edmonton
For more information about JCORE
Hillel
Hillel Pints and Pines - January 21st
7-9pm at Dewey's on Campus.

Hillel supports Jewish students on campus.
Click here for more information on Hillel.
EJCCF
The Edmonton Jewish Community Charitable Foundation (EJCCF) helps people support Jewish causes that are important to them. Click here for more info
Jewish Free Loan Edmonton
Jewish Free Loan Edmonton grants interest-free loans to members of the Edmonton Jewish Community who are in need of temporary financial assistance.
Holocaust Education
#WeRemember the Holocaust 

#WeRemember is the global campaign to ensure the tragedy of the Holocaust is never forgotten. This campaign uses social media to spread knowledge and awareness of the Holocaust, while passing its lessons to younger generations. #WeRemember runs until International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27 th . Ready to get involved? Here’s how! 
Community Calendar
Check out the community's upcoming events and add your organizations to the calendar. Click here for the calendar
Grapevine
Harvey Atkin Purim Comedy Competition . This will be an evening intended to provide an opportunity to Jewish-Canadian stand-up comedians to perform in front of a live audience and panel of star judges, and the chance to win a cash prize.
The event will take place on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2019 at TEMPLE SINAI, 210 Wilson Avenue, Toronto.

Please join our Facebook page or follow us on twitter and instagram
Community
Beth Ora Congregation
Full Experience Shabbat Shira and Tu B'Shvat Dinner. January 18th, 2019 at 6:00 pm. Click here for more info

Celebrate the Birthday of the Trees!

Click here for a list of our upcoming programs.
Jewish National Fund
JNF Tu Bi'Shevat Telethon - Monday, January 21st, 2019. 5-7 pm Pizza and Bowling for telethon volunteers 7-8 pm.
All Jewish Youth Invited!
Ed's Bowling at WEM.
RSVP to edm@jnf.ca

Tu B'Shvat Trivia Night Click here for more info

Click here to visit our website.
Beth Israel
Tu B'Shvat Trivia Night Click here for more info

Games and Toys Needed

NCSY Shabbaton

M'Dor L' Dor - from Generation to Generation. Weekly learning for parents and children, starting one hour after Havdallah. Click here for more info

Boker Torah Sunday Mornings at BI.

Click here for our weekly update.
Talmud Torah
RE-VOTE OF TALMUD TORAH SPECIAL MEETING REGARDING JCC
FEBRUARY 11, 2019, 7:00 PM
TALMUD TORAH SCHOOL
6320 172 St NW

The Jewish Federation of Edmonton provides scholarships to Talmud Torah.
Click here to apply for next year.
JAHSENA - The Jewish Archives and Historical Society of Edmonton and Northern Alberta
Don’t Throw Away Those Papers!
…at least not until you decide whether they form part of your family’s history. The objectives of the Jewish Archives and Historical Society of Edmonton and Northern Alberta (JAHSENA) are to collect; preserve and make accessible for public benefit the history and artifacts of the Jewish people of our city and region.

Preserving the history of the Edmonton Jewish Community from generation to generation. Click here to visit the website.
Camp BB Riback
Registration is NOW OPEN!
Click here to register.

Save the Date for March 16, 2019 Camp BB-Riback Kegger.
Details Coming in the New Year!!!

Please help our camp raise $70,000 by volunteering for just one shift at our upcoming casino. Tuesday March 12th, and Wednesday March 13th, 2019.

Click here to check out the Camp website.
The Jewish Federation of Edmonton provides scholarships to Camp BB. Click here to apply for next year (starting in January 2019).
Chabad
CRIME & CONSEQUENCE:
A JEWISH EXPLORATION OF CONVICTION, SENTENCING, AND CRIMINAL REHABILITATION  
Starting Monday, February 4, 7:30 pm at the Fantasyland Hotel
A delicious dinner is served before each lesson! For more information and to register call (780) 200-5770 or visit ChabadEdmonton.org  

Community Shabbaton with Rabbi Moishe New
Friday, February 8, 6:30 pm.A delicious Shabbos dinner, at Beth Israel Synagogue
Topic: NEVER ENOUGH! What's really behind endless quest for more, and the secret to a serene and satisfying life.

For more information and to register call (780) 200-5770 or visit ChabadEdmonton.

International Shabbaton in New York City February 21-25. Register here to ensure your spot.

For more info about us Click here
Beth Shalom
Click here for our latest newsletter.
BBYO
If you are in grades 9 through 12 and interested in joining BBYO please contact Deb Lipton at dlipton@bbyo.org
AIFDA - Aviv Israeli Folk Dance Association
aifdaedmonton@gmail.com for more information
Canadian Friends of Hebrew University of Jerusalem
National Geographic™ calls the Israel National Trail (INT) one of “20 epic hikes” in the world. Each spring CFHU walks a different section of the 1,009 km long trail.
This year’s trek starts from the Dead Sea and finishes in Jerusalem.
Join us and discover Israel differently! 
March 3-8, 2019 Click here for details, pricing and registration forms or email us at
edjge
Kollel - The EDJGE
CHW - Edmonton
Come together right now to improve the lives of women, children and families in need. Click here to order your card today!
CJPAC - Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee
Click here to view our website.
Jewish Family Services
Click here to view our website.
Menorah Academy
Click here to view our website.
Na'amat - Enriching the lives of women and children in Israel since 1925.
Click here to view our website
ORT - Edmonton - Providing Education and Training in communities worldwide.
For more information call Sondra Grosh at 780-483-1781 or Click here for more info
NCJW - Edmonton - The National Council of Jewish Women - ensuring the rights of women, children, and the disabled.
Click here to view our website.
Our Parents' Home
Our Parents' Home has been uniquely designed to meet the needs of a new generation of seniors. Click here for more info
JDIC Seniors' Centre
Schmooze and News Click here to read our latest newsletter.
Chevra Kadisha
Chevra Kadisha Unveilings
There are no unveilings until further notice.

Click here for the cemetery website.