Noteworthy News from the Calgary Jewish Federation Family
July 19, 2019 |
Tamuz 16, 5779
On July 14, Camp BB Riback Director, Stacy Shaikin, staff, and campers warmly welcomed PJ Library® Calgary and PJ Library® Edmonton families to PJ goes to Camp BB. Fifty children and their parents – many of them camp alumni – and some grandparents (including former camp Director Max Lipsman) enjoyed a day at Pine Lake. Families participated in a variety of camp activities such as the ropes course, horse riding, sports, family swim time, and sharing a typical camp lunch and enthusiastic camp sing-a-long. A sincere thank you to Stacy and the entire Camp BB team for hosting us! To learn more about PJ Library and PJ Our Way contact Kathie Wainer or visit our website.
On July 17 and 18,
Calgary Jewish Federation hosted a representative of the Consulate General of Israel in Toronto. Thank you and
toda raba to
Consul Officer Adi Bracha (pictured), who served nearly 100 individuals from Jewish Calgary and surrounding areas. Also, special thanks to
Calgary JCC security, customer service desk, and maintenance staff who were instrumental in making sure the appointments ran smoothly. Calgary Jewish Federation offers a number of ways to stay connected to Israel.
Visit our website to learn more.
On June 30, Na'amat Canada Calgary wrapped up its Annual Phone-a-thon. Proceeds support its many projects in Israel, including daycares, technological high schools, agricultural schools, women's rights centres, scholarships, and a domestic violence prevention centre and shelter. Mazel Tov to Na'amat Canada Calgary and yasher koach to the many wonderful volunteers and supporters who made this campaign possible!
