Welcome to the
JFED e-weekly
April 18th, 2019
14th of Nissan
Candle lighting times;
Friday, April 19th - 8:24 pm Shabbat begins
Saturday, April 20th - 9:42 pm Shabbat ends
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Programs of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton
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A Message from
Federation President Steven Shafir
Over the last couple of months, the Jewish Federation of Edmonton’s Executive Committee has held a number of meetings to discuss the future of the Jewish Community Centre project. Keeping in mind that we must come to a final determination within a short timeframe, I will be striking a committee to provide the Executive with advice moving forward. The hope is that the committee will look at this objectively and with fresh sets of eyes. I have some people in mind to chair this committee and have started reaching out to some of them. I will task the committee to provide the Jewish Federation with a list of available alternatives, as well as to set out the benefits and detriments of each option for the use of the JCC funds. The committee will be asked to providing their recommendations for one, some, all or none of the following options:
- Investing the funds and using the interest for rent as needed, programming and staffing;
- Partnering with existing Jewish institutions for either a temporary or permanent use agreement of their space;
- Purchasing land with the goal of raising funds to build a stand-alone Jewish Community Centre; or,
- Renting space from a third party that could function as a Jewish Community Centre.
I am hoping that the Executive will be in receipt of a copy of the committee’s recommendations before our next Annual General Meeting.
Thank you, and Chag Sameach,
Steven Shafir
President, Jewish Federation of Edmonton
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Holocaust Education Committee
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Edmonton Jewish Film Festival
Please join us from May 21st - 30th for the 23rd annual EJFF!
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The Waldheim Waltz
Austria, 2018
Director: Ruth Beckermann
German, French and English with English subtitles
Documentary
91 minutes
Tuesday, May 28, 7:00 pm
In this fascinating film about truth, lies and how a dishonest man can rise to power, Ruth Beckermann documents the process of uncovering former UN Secretary General Kurt Waldheim’s wartime past. The film shows the swift succession of allegations by the World Jewish Congress during his Austrian presidential campaign, the denial by the Austrian political class, and the outbreak of anti-Semitism and patriotism, which finally lead to Waldheim’s election. Created from international archive material and footage Beckermann shot at the time, the film shows that history is destined to repeat itself, time and time again.
Short film: The Driver is Red
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Watch the trailer for The Waldheim Waltz below;
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This year, Good Deeds Day will encompass a series of events throughout the Spring months. Watch here for upcoming events, more to come on an ongoing basis!
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Jewish Community Blood Drive (ongoing project)
Thank you to everyone who donated on March 27, 2019!
Donate blood and include the Partners for Life ID if you wish to have your donations counted towards the Jewish Community Blood Drive. “You have the power to give life.” To book an appointment, visit www.blood.ca or the GiveBlood app. Please also ensure you are registered with the Jewish Federation of Edmonton Partners for Life Team (Partnership ID: JFED174360 - four letters, six numbers) to ensure your donation counts towards the donation total.
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A Passover Message from Isaac Herzog
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Renewing Tradition - A Passover Message
from Mark Wilf, Chair, Board of Trustees and Jerry Silverman, President and CEO
Click here to read more
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A Passover message from CEO David Schizer
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Message from the Chair - Leslie Gale
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Embassy of Canada in Israel
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Passover Greeting from Ambassador Deborah Lyons
Click here
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If your child is 6 months to 8 years old,
Click here
to register your child for PJ Library and receive free books monthly courtesy of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
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Hillel supports Jewish students on campus.
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Newspaper of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton
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Click here to read our latest edition
The latest edition is in the February edition of the Edmonton Jewish News. There are more copies available at the Jfed Offices.
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J.CORE - Jewish Community Outreach Reconnect Edmonton
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For more information about JCORE
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Please Note:
People who need to renew passports or get military deferral can do so through Steve Shafir of Witten at 780-441-3222.
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The Edmonton Jewish Community Charitable Foundation (EJCCF) helps people support Jewish causes that are important to them.
Click here for more info
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Jewish Free Loan Edmonton
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Jewish Free Loan Edmonton grants interest-free loans to members of the Edmonton Jewish Community who are in need of temporary financial assistance.
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2 for Seder: Fighting Anti-Semitism with Love and Matzah
Israel Revisited - Trip to Israel
Food - Art - Wine - Design
October 31st to November 10th, 2019
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Youth Program Director Wanted!
M'Dor L' Dor
- from Generation to Generation. Weekly learning for parents and children, starting one hour after Havdallah.
Click here for more info
Boker Torah
Sunday Mornings at BI.
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Do you have a teen in grade 8?
May is Rush Month for BBYO and all grade 8 teens and prospective members are invited to BBYO programs. Contact City supervisor Deb Lipton
dlipton@bbyo.org
for more information.
BBYO Edmonton
is seeking a partime Edmonton City Supervisor. Please contact Regional Director Dani Uretsky if you are interested in the position.
If you are in grades 9 through 12 and interested in joining BBYO please contact Deb Lipton at
dlipton@bbyo.org
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GOT SHMURAH MATZAH!
We at Chabad are happy to let you know that there are a number of different Shmurah Matzah options this year. Please note we only have a limited quantity. The Matzah is being sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Supply is limited, so place your order today!
Click here for more info
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The Jewish Federation of Edmonton provides scholarships to Talmud Torah.
Deadline April 30th.
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Book collection for library (Camp BB- Riback)
Donations of fiction and nonfiction novels for children (ages 6-12), novels for teens (ages 13-17) in fiction, non-fiction, romance, mystery, thrillers, fantasy and sci-fi genres, and novels for young adults and staff (ages 18 and older) in all genres will be accepted (no cookbooks or dictionaries, please!). All novels should be in reasonably good condition (no rips, stains, or missing pages/cover). Donations can be dropped off at the Jewish Federation building (100, 10220- 156 Street NW) in the box that will be placed in the office.
The Jewish Federation of Edmonton provides scholarships to Camp BB.
Click here
to apply for next year.
Deadline April 30th.
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AIFDA - Aviv Israeli Folk Dance Association
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Circle Dancing Tuesdays
- 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Talmud Torah Gym and Sundays 7:15 pm to 9:15 pm at Lecky School of Dance.
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NCJW - Edmonton -
The National Council of Jewish Women - ensuring the rights of women, children, and the disabled.
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JAHSENA - The Jewish Archives and Historical Society of Edmonton and Northern Alberta
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Preserving the history of the Edmonton Jewish Community from generation to generation.
Click here
to visit the website.
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CJPAC - Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee
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Come together right now to improves the lives of women, children and families in need.
Please support this year’s Annual Campaign “My Homeland, My Impact”.
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Na'amat -
Enriching the lives of women and children in Israel since 1925.
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ORT - Edmonton
- Providing Education and Training in communities worldwide.
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Schmooze and News
Click here
to read our latest newsletter.
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Chevra Kadisha Unveilings
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Unveilings
Sunday, May 26th 1:00pm Gladys Weitz
Sunday, June 2nd 11:00am Claire Holender
Sunday, June 2nd 1:00pm Maria Sheyman
Sunday, June 2nd 2:00pm Anna Tubinshlak
Sunday, June 23rd 1:00pm Elaine Bookhalter
Friday, July 5th 11:00am James Hoch
Friday, July 12th 11:00am Sidney Gurevitch
Sunday, September 22nd 12:00pm Norma Nozick
Click here
for the most recent funeral announcements.
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