Calgary Jewish Federation applauds our agencies who at this time of challenge and need, continue to diligently serve our community. One of the ways that we are supporting these agencies that are caring for vulnerable community members, congregants, students and young people, is by convening with our community's shuls, day schools,
JFSC
,
Camp BB Riback
,
Calgary JCC
, and
Chevra Kadisha
via Zoom on a weekly basis. These "COVID-19 Agency Check-ins" allow for assessing the needs of our agencies, in order to fully understand the extensive work being done to support our community. Should you want to learn more about how we are supporting our agencies at this time, please do not hesitate to
reach out
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On Monday, April 20, join Calgary Jewish Federation on Yom HaShoah
as we remember and honour the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust.
At 4:00pm, we are releasing a virtual commemoration video featuring our community's Survivors,
March of The Living
students, clergy, and more. Following the video, we invite you to join us and take part in a
cross-Canada commemoration
, beginning at 5:00pm MST. This national commemoration will feature greetings from the Prime Minister, Survivor testimony, musical performances, and prayers. Watch for our video and
link
to the commemoration in your inbox, on our
website
, and on
Facebook
.
Email Diana Kalef
with inquiries.
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On April 7,
Jewish Adult Calgary (JAC) hosted a virtual Pesach cooking class
. Participants learned how to make traditional
matzah
balls and
charoset
for their Passover
seders.
Following the lesson,
JAC
staff delivered the finished product, along with chicken soup, to members spending the holidays alone in self-isolation. JAC hasn't slowed down during this time as staff and volunteers continue to provide as many dynamic and engaging programs as ever! To learn more about JAC's virtual events and programs, and how JAC is serving Jewish adults under 40,
email
Emerging Gen Coordinator, Danielle Braitman, or visit JAC on
Facebook
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On April 8,
35 preschoolers, along with their moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, friends, and caregivers joined
PJ Library
®
's Virtual Seder Sing-Along. It was a joyful half-hour of virtual Zoom pandemonium, with everyone learning all the holiday favorites, including
Ma Nishtanah. By popular demand,
PJ's Virtual Tot Shabbat will now be held weekly, so join in on the fun next Friday, April 24 at 10:00am. Please
email Kathie Wainer for the Zoom link or for information about
PJ Library.
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This Pesach, Federation's Inclusion department delivered 23 care packages to those in isolation, individuals with disabilities, and those living in group homes. During this time of COVID-19,
Federation's Inclusion Manager, Karina Szulc, continues to provide robust programming to support and engage community members of all abilities. For more information on upcoming virtual
Inclusion programs and resources for persons with disabilities,
email Karina Szulc or visit the Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Calgary (J.U.D.A.I.C.A) page on
Facebook.
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Building an inclusive community is our priority.
Contact us
and we will make every effort to meet your needs.
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