Jewish Federation e-Weekly

May is National Jewish Heritage Month

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Welcome to the JFED e-weekly

May 17th, 2019

12th of Iyar

Candle lighting times;

Friday, May 17th - 9:13 pm Shabbat begins

Saturday, May 18th - 10:44 pm Shabbat ends

Programs of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton

Edmonton Jewish Film Festival

Please join us from May 21st - 30th for the 23rd annual EJFF!

Important Notice from the EJFF:

Due to technical difficulties with PayPal we are unable to process Edmonton Jewish Film Festival Tickets sales online by credit card.

We are doing everything we can to correct this issue. If you wish to purchase tickets via credit card please call Elianna Lisan at

780-487-0585 ext. 207. We are working on fixing this issue ASAP. Sorry for the inconvenience.

ENTER THE CONTEST

Shoelaces

Israel, 2018

Director: Jacob Goldwasser

Hebrew with English subtitles

Drama

90 minutes

Tuesday, May 21, 7:00 pm

An engaging, humorous and life-affirming story of the relationship between Reuben (60), an aging auto mechanic, and Gadi (35), the exuberant special-needs son he abandoned long ago. When his ex-wife dies, Reuben is suddenly thrust into the position of caring for Gadi. The transition is fraught with difficulty for both men. Reuben wrestles with the obligations of parenting a son with disabilities, while Gadi grieves the loss of the mother who nurtured him and struggles to navigate new situations and new relationships. Gradually, they both adjust to their new life together. Their co-dependent bond will be tested by trials and tribulations that prompt complicated ethical and legal questions with profound ramifications for father and son.

Short film: 100 Faces

Watch the trailer for Shoelaces below;

RIDES FOR SENIORS - If you are a senior and need a ride

to the film festival contact Francie Nobleman at 780-238-9855

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Hillel

Hillel supports Jewish students on campus.

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J.CORE - Jewish Community Outreach Reconnect Edmonton

For more information about JCORE

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CIJA

Press Release - CIJA Welcomes Federal Funding for Community Security Training

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Holocaust Education Committee

May 13th, 1939 more than 900 Jewish refugees departed from Europe aboard the ocean liner St. Louis, traveling to an uncertain fate. The St. Louis voyage has come to symbolize the difficulties faced by many people trying to escape Nazi persecution.

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JDC

Mazel Tov JDC Eshel

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JFC-UIA

Message from the CEO

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JFNA

JFNA Board of Trustees Votes In New President/CEO Click here to read more

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PJ Library

SAVE THE DATE!! PJ Library Goes to Camp BB! July 14th 10am-4pm.

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.

HaKol

Newspaper of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton . Click here to read our latest edition The latest edition is in the February edition of the Edmonton Jewish News. There are more copies available at the Jfed Offices.

Israel Consulate General

I srael consul representative will be in Calgary in June 2019 Click here for more information or to book an appointment.

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Please Note: People who need to renew passports or get military deferral can do so through Steve Shafir of Witten at 780-441-3222.

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.

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Community Calendar

Check out the community's upcoming events and add your organizations to the calendar. Click here for the calendar

Grapevine

Israel Revisited - Trip to Israel

Food - Art - Wine - Design

October 31st to November 10th, 2019

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Community

JAHSENA - The Jewish Archives and Historical Society of Edmonton and Northern Alberta

JAHSENA is sponsoring the movie:

From Cairo to the Cloud - Wednesday, May 22nd at 7:00pm at Landmark Cinemas Downtown.

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Documentary unravels history — and digital future — of mysterious Cairo Geniza

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Preserving the history of the Edmonton Jewish Community from generation to generation. Click here to visit the website.

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Chabad

Lag B'Omer: You are invited to a community Lag B'Omer BBQ. Fun for the whole Family at Talmud Torah. Thursday, May 23rd from 5-8pm. Free Admission. Peeting zoo, Men's Baseball Game, Bouncy Castle, Kumzits, Archery and More!

For more info, to sign up for the ballgame or to volunteer contact:

Rabbi Zolly Claman of the Beth Israel 780 288-1149

Rabbi Dovid of Chabad 780 299-0066

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BBYO

Do you have a teen in grade 8? May is Rush Month for BBYO and all grade 8 teens and prospective members are invited to BBYO programs. Contact City supervisor Deb Lipton dlipton@bbyo.org for more information.

If you are in grades 9 through 12 and interested in joining BBYO please contact Deb Lipton at dlipton@bbyo.org

Jewish National Fund

Annual Negev Dinner honoring Freya and Lewis Wasel June 18th. Click here for more information

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Jewish Family Services

JFS Edmonton is currently seeking an Executive Director - Permanent - Full Time

Please submit a cover letter and resume to the Hiring Committee at edjfsedmonton@gmail.com

For more information click here

Click here to view our FY 2017-2018 Annual Report

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Beth Shalom

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Talmud Torah

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Beth Israel

Boker Torah Sunday Mornings at BI.

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Click here for our weekly update.

Camp BB Riback

Book collection for library (Camp BB- Riback) Donations of fiction and nonfiction novels for children (ages 6-12), novels for teens (ages 13-17) in fiction, non-fiction, romance, mystery, thrillers, fantasy and sci-fi genres, and novels for young adults and staff (ages 18 and older) in all genres will be accepted (no cookbooks or dictionaries, please!). All novels should be in reasonably good condition (no rips, stains, or missing pages/cover). Donations can be dropped off at the Jewish Federation building (100, 10220- 156 Street NW) in the box that will be placed in the office.

Click here to check out the Camp website.