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This week we continue to stand with our brothers and sisters in Israel. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those who have been displaced from their homes, the dozens injured (including the 8-year old girl in critical condition), and all those dealing with the trauma of this crisis. Through our partner organization, The Jewish Agency for Israel , we’re proud to support ongoing relief efforts, emergency aid, and financial assistance for victims of terror. 
November 15, 2019 | 17 Cheshvan 5780
On November 10, Calgary Jewish Federation hosted a Community Commemoration of Kristallnacht in partnership with the Beth Tzedec Jewish Film Festival. The evening opened with an address from Film Festival Director, Harvey Cyngiser, followed by a ceremony led by descendants and family members of Holocaust Survivors, and greetings from Dahlia Libin, Holocaust Education Volunteer. After the ceremony, guests viewed a screening of the film Chasing Portraits, followed by a Q & A from the writer, director, and producer of the film, Elizabeth Rynecki (pictured left). Thank you to everyone who attended and made this commemoration possible. Did you know that you Power community commemorations like Kristallnacht? Make your UJA gift today to continue telling the stories of our past. #CommunityCommemorations PoweredByYOu
On Monday, November 18 Calgary City Hall will put forward a Notice of Motion to adopt January 27 as Annual Calgary Holocaust Remembrance Day . This will make Calgary one of the first Municipalities in Canada to adopt a Holocaust Remembrance Day. All are invited to join Calgary Jewish Federation in witnessing the historic moment for our city. Busing to and from the JCC is available for the first 48 people who register. If you would like a spot on the bus, please email Amy Glassman-Boiko. Multiple spots are still available and Amy will be taking bus reservations until 10:45am on Monday. Buses will leave at 12:15pm, but please be at the front doors of the JCC by 12:05pm. For those who won't be using the bus, but would still like to join, please be at Calgary City Hall at 12:45pm on Monday. We hope that you can join!
On Sunday, November 24 and Monday, November 25, Calgary Jewish Federation and Calgary JCC will be hosting a Krav Maga program at the JCC . Join certified Israeli instructor and three-time Krav Maga national champion Niv Goffman, along with senior Jewish Educator Omer Lachman, for a variety of Krav Maga programs ranging from children to adult. Thanks to The Jewish Agency for Israel , along with the  Israeli Ministry of Diaspora Affairs , there is no cost to our community. This program is also supported through  Jewish Federations of Canada-United Israel Appeal ,  The Department for Diaspora Affairs of The World Zionist Organization , and the  Canadian Zionist Federation .  Go online  for program details or  contact Diana Kalef  for more information.
On November 3, nearly 100 community members gathered together at The Calgary Jewish Academy to show their support for the Ross family at Givol Gala. Hosted by the Friends of CJA Trust, this event honoured Stuart and Irene Ross for their ongoing commitment to Jewish Education in Calgary. In honor of the Ross family, the Friends of CJA Trust have established the Stuart & Irene Ross Literacy Fund in support of literacy-based programs at CJA for students in division one. Y asher koach to Stuart and Irene Ross and family for all that you have done to enhance education in our community!
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