Welcome to the
JFED e-weekly
December 14th, 2018
6th of Tevet
Candle lighting times;
Friday, December 14th - 3:56 pm Shabbat begins
Saturday, December 15th - 5:16 pm Shabbat ends
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Programs of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton
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Jewish Federation of Edmonton
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We had a very productive and well attended AGM this past week. At the meeting, the community voted (80 in favour, 34 against) for the Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton to proceed with negotiations to build a JCC at the Talmud Torah. If a final agreement can be reached with the Talmud Torah and Edmonton Public Schools, the Board has the authority to approve it. As a part of the motion, the community has directed that at least $1 million be raised by November 30, 2019.
The Board of Directors will convene early in the new year to discuss next steps, including finalizing negotiations with the Talmud Torah and looking at details surrounding a campaign to raise funds.
The Jewish Federation of Edmonton and its fundraising arm, the United Jewish Appeal, require a significant amount of volunteers throughout the year. The next steps to get the JCC built will require even more volunteers than we normally have.
In order to make this work, we need your help. If you are interested in getting involved with the JCC or with any of our other volunteer opportunities, please contact Debby Shoctor at
debbys@edjfed.org
or Steve Shafir at
steves@edjfed.org
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Introducing PJ Our Way!
Free chapter books for children ages 9-11.
Limited to the first 10 applicants.
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.
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Thank you for your extraordinary generosity during the 2018/19 UJA Campaign.
With incredible support from throughout our Community, we have raised over $1m. Unfortunately, we are still short of our goal to raise $1.1 million.
If you have not yet made your gift, we need your help! Please make it before year-end to get a 2018 tax receipt.
Awaken young hearts and minds to Judaism
through bursaries to Talmud Torah, Camp BB Riback, BBYO, The Asper Program, March of the Living, and Maccabi Games.
Fulfill our promise to remember
by teaching thousands of Edmonton high school students about the Holocaust and providing commemorative ceremonies on Kristallnacht and Yom HaShoah.
Provide key services that keep our seniors autonomous
and help our Community’s neediest through bereavement, resettlement, and advocacy support.
Find homes and jobs for new immigrants to Israel,
and bring food, medicine and shelter to impoverished Jewish communities in 70 countries around the globe.
Showcase our Jewish history and culture to thousands of Albertans
through Edmonton Heritage Days and the Edmonton Jewish Film Festival.
There is still time to get a 2018 Tax Receipt!
Contact Elianna Lisan at 780-487-0585 x 207 to make your pledge today.
Thank you for your generosity!
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Newspaper of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton
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Click here to read our latest edition
The latest edition is in the October edition of the Edmonton Jewish News. There are more copies available at the Jfed Offices.
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The Edmonton Jewish Community Charitable Foundation (EJCCF) helps people support Jewish causes that are important to them.
Click here for more info
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Jewish Free Loan Edmonton
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Jewish Free Loan Edmonton grants interest-free loans to members of the Edmonton Jewish Community who are in need of temporary financial assistance.
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THE DO YOU HAVE A SWEET TOOTH FOR ISRAELI MOVIES?
The Israeli film
The Cakemaker
is playing on
December 20
th
at 7:00 pm at the Metro Cinema - Garneau Theatre,
as part of Metro’s
Any Excuse for Food
series.
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.
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JAHSENA - The Jewish Archives and Historical Society of Edmonton and Northern Alberta
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
DATE: Sunday, December 16, 2018
TIME: 2:00 pm
LOCATION: Beth Shalom Synagogue
PROGRAM: Illustrated presentation by Calgary historian and author, Trudy Cowan,
who will speak about
The “Spanish Flu” Epidemic 100 Years Later and its effect on Canadian Jewish Communities.
Preserving the history of the Edmonton Jewish Community from generation to generation.
Click here
to visit the website.
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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.
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Registration is
NOW OPEN!
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.
The Jewish Federation of Edmonton provides scholarships to Camp BB.
Click here
to apply for next year (starting in January 2019).
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International Shabbaton in New York City
February 21-25. Register
here
to ensure your spot.
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Chai Edmonton is the must-have guide to all things in the Jewish Community. Only $18. Available at Talmud Torah, the Jewish Federation, and other community offices, or by contacting TT at 780-481-3377 or
information@talmudtorahsociety.com
The Jewish Federation of Edmonton provides scholarships to Talmud Torah.
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Na'amat -
Enriching the lives of women and children in Israel since 1925.
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ORT - Edmonton
- Providing Education and Training in communities worldwide.
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Chevra Kadisha Unveilings
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There are no unveilings until further notice.
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