Welcome to the JFED e-weekly July 20th, 2018 8th of Av Candle lighting times; Friday, July 20th - 9:31 pm Shabbat begins Saturday, July 21st - 11:00 pm Shabbat ends Tisha B'av begins at sundown on Saturday

Federation Programs

We are pleased to announce that the following people will form the JCC Governance Committee: Lisa Redmond – chair Lisa Miller Clive Oshry Steve Shafir Debby Shoctor – staff

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER! Please consider volunteering for an evening shift! There are two days for volunteer opportunities and we would appreciate your help. To volunteer on Sunday, August 5th Click here To volunteer on Monday, August 6th Click here

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

Your UJA - Our Community, Our Responsibility, Our Future. Save the Date! The UJA opening will take place September 13th at the Citadel Theatre. Click here to make your donation today!

J.CORE - Jewish Community Outreach Reconnect Edmonton For more information about JCORE click here

PJ Library If your child is 6 months to 8 years old Click here to register your child for PJ Library and receive free books monthly.

Holocaust Education 16/7/1942, some 4,500 French police began a mass arrest of foreign Jews living in Paris, at the behest of the German authorities. Discover the fates of 3 of the families living at #43 Rue Vieille Du Temple who were arrested on that day. Click here to read more

Security Click here for tips on how to protect yourself on social media.

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. Click here for more info

Hillel Hillel supports Jewish students on campus. Click here for more information on Hillel.

HaKol Newspaper of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton. Click here to read our latest edition Your hard copy should have arrived in the June edition of the Edmonton Jewish News. There are more available at the Jfed Offices.

JAFI - The Jewish Agency for Israel Nation-State Bill update; Click here to read more

JFNA Sderot Under Fire - A Message from Linda Kislowicz Click here to read more JFNA is disappointed that Israel Passes Nation-State Bill. Click here to read our latest newsletter.

Grapevine On Monday, July 16, 2018, Louis Cogan of Winnipeg passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 83 surrounded by his family. Click here to read the obituary. Please join our Facebook page Click here to join or follow us on twitter and instagram @jewishedmonton.

Israel at 70 Several events are planned this year to celebrate Israel’s 70th anniversary. Click here for more info

Community

Aviv Dancers Come out and join us at the Israel Pavilion at Heritage Days in Hawrelak Park on August 5th and 6th. Click here to volunteer at the Israel Pavillion.

Beth Israel Shabbat for the Whole Family! Click here to see our latest programs.

Beth Ora Congregation Join us for our Shabbarbacue! August 3rd, and August 31st. Click here for our latest programs.

Beth Shalom Adult Education Committee and Women's League present: Rabbi David Kunin as a visitng scholar on Friday, July 20th and Saturday, July 21st. Click here for more info

BBYO If you are going into Grade 9 next year and interested in BBYO contact Deb Lipton at dlipton@bbyo.org

Camp BB Riback Camp has begun! Click here to check out the Camp website.

Chabad Why Camp Gan Izzy? Click here to read more For more info about us Click here

CHW - Edmonton Come together right now to improve the lives of women, children and families in need. Click here for our annual campaign.

CJPAC - Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee Summer is here for Parliamentarians and CJPAC! Click here to read more Click here to view our website.

Jewish National Fund Thank you to our sponsors, benefactors, donors, and distinguished guests for supporting the 2018 Negev Gala Dinner. Click here to read more Click here to visit our website.

Jewish Family Services For our facebook page Click here

Kollel - The EDJGE Join us for a monthly Ladies Shiur at the Fantasyland Hotel - Click here for more info

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

Talmud Torah Chai Edmonton is the must-have guide to all things in the Jewish Community. Support the Talmud Torah Parents' Auxiliary by purchasing a copy. 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

JAHSENA - The Jewish Archives and Historical Society of Edmonton and Northern Alberta Click here to see some pictures from our challah baking at the Jewish Drop-In Centre.

JDIC Seniors' Centre Jewish Seniors' Centre first ever On Your Seat or On Your Feet; Walk, Run or Roll event. The Bagel Loop!  Click here for more info Click here to read our latest newsletter.

Chevra Kadisha

Chevra Kadisha Unveilings Click here for a list of unveilings. Click here for the cemetery website. Click here for the latest funeral announcements.