November 23, 2018 | 15 Kislev 5779

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Congratulations to Harvey Cyngiser and his team of dedicated volunteers for their excellent work on the Beth Tzedec Congregation's Calgary Jewish Film Festival . While the line-up of movies was of a high calibre, fascinating, and engaging, the fabulous attendance was a testament to the breadth and depth of the films. Kol hakavod to all involved! 

On Friday, December 14, from 9:30am to 4:00pm, Federation will host the second Biennial Holocaust Education Teachers' Conference - Topical Relevance and Engagement in the Classroom . Featuring resrouces and workshops from Facing History and Ourselves and the Azrieli Foundation , teachers, educators and administrators will learn about the latest techniques, resources, and services to manifest quality Holocaust Education in the classroom and beyond. Teachers can register online or email Ilana for information.

Yasher Koach and congratulations to CIJA – Federation's advocacy arm – for their successful bid to encourage the government of Canada to publicly apologize for turning away Jews on the MS St. Louis fleeing the Third Reich in May 1939.  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave a stirring and impactful speech in the House of Commons on November 7, 2018. The hope is that the apology sparks broader awareness about the threat posed by antisemitism today.