Welcome to the
JFED e-weekly
September 13th, 2019
13th of Elul
Candle lighting times;
Friday, September 13th - 7:37 pm Shabbat begins
Saturday, September 14th - 8:45 pm Shabbat ends
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Programs of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton
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The Edmonton UJA Campaign kicks off Thursday, September 19th with
Hip, Heymish and Hot...
Eleanor Reissa
is one of the world’s most renowned interpreters of Yiddish music, and an award winning theatre artist. Join us for a delightful evening celebrating gems of Yiddish music and humor. You don't need to understand Yiddish to appreciate the joys and warmth of this unique, soulful language. The program includes passionate folk songs, classics of the Second Avenue Theatre, and touching expressions of love, piety and protest. You'll laugh, cry and realize you understand more than you thought. With Jerry Korman on piano.
Special Guest: Sherri Wise
, the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver. Sherri, a survivor of a terror attack in Jerusalem, is a passionate advocate for victims of terrorism.
Appetizer Reception at 6:00 PM
Show at 7:00 PM
Ticket sales extended to Sunday, September 15th!
Get yours now only a few left!
No tickets available at the door.
***Hip, Heymish and Hot Yiddish Contest***
Enter to win two tickets to the UJA Kickoff Concert
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Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Edmonton in cooperation with CIJA, Stop the Bleed is an international awareness campaign and call-to-action that is intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. Each participant will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the training.
For more information and to register click here
https://www.jewishedmonton.org/stop-the-bleed
. This event is free, but registration is required by Sunday, September 15th, 2019. There will be
limited spots available
, so access is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
No walk-ins!
Only a few spots left - register now!
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Holocaust Education Committee
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After the German invasion of Poland
, David Bayer and his family were subjected to acts of violence by the German occupiers and their collaborators. Listen as he describes life in his hometown of Kozienice, Poland, after the occupation in September 1939.
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Please RSVP to Dani at
daniu@edjfed.org
if you are planning on attending the Anne Frank House opening night event for the Jewish community on Thursday, October 3rd. We need a good turnout from our community for this event!
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Hillel supports Jewish students on campus.
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Save the Date! Jewish Community Bissell Centre Thanksgiving Lunch. Sunday, October 13th.
We are gearing up for Good Deeds Day initiatives throughout the year with the generous
support of the Jewish Community. Our first project is providing and serving Thanksgiving lunch
to approximately 250 people at the Bissell Centre on Sunday, October 13th.
Consider what we are part:
- Community groups, individuals, Synagogues and Churches offering hospitality and a
hearty nutritious lunch 52 Sundays of the year.
- Approximately 13,000 meals a year, 1000 volunteers and valued at $34,400.
Please join us. Volunteer sign up opportunities to follow.
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Save the Date! Back to School and Jewish Holiday Program. Sunday, October 20th from 1-3pm at Talmud Torah School.
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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Order High Holiday Tribute Cards Today!
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Please join us for Masa's Virtual Fair - Sunday, September 15th and Monday, September 16th.
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Join friends and colleagues for Yom Canada - Sunday, November 3rd in Tel Aviv.
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Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
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JDC's Hurricane Dorian Fund
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Security a focus leading into High Holidays
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J.CORE - Jewish Community Outreach Reconnect Edmonton
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For more information about JCORE
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Newspaper of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton
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Click here to read our latest edition
Look for the
next
edition in the October EJN. There are more copies available at the Jfed Offices.
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The Edmonton Jewish Community Charitable Foundation (EJCCF) helps people support Jewish causes that are important to them.
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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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Check out the community's upcoming events and add your organizations to the calendar.
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The Neighbourly - Capital Region Interfaith Housing Initiative Newsletter
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Guest Speaker Dr. Junaid Jahangir - Saturday, September 14th 12:00pm to 1:30pm.
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AGM Notification:
The Annual General Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Northwest Canada B’nai Brith Youth Organization Society (BBYO) will be held at 9:30am on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at the Calgary JCC (1607 90 Ave. SW) and the Edmonton JCC (10220 156 Ave. NW #100) via teleconference connecting the cities. This AGM will last for about 30 minutes and then we will continue with our regular Board meeting. All members in good standing are invited to attend.
If you are in grades 9 through 12 and interested in joining BBYO, please contact Dani Uretsky at
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Boker Torah
Sunday Mornings at BI.
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Save The Date!
Beth Shalom will have a special event to welcome Rabbi Steven & Bettina Schwarzman on Sunday, September 22nd, 2019
between 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. in the upper auditorium. Stay Tuned for more Information!
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Support the Talmud Torah Early Learning Centre! Publish a New Year's Greeting in the Edmonton Jewish News
Click here for more info
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For the last 42 years JNF Edmonton supporters have been calling the Edmonton JNF office and more often than not they are greeted by Devorah Matkovcik.
After 42 years with JNF, Devorah will be retiring at the end of August and in honour of this milestone, I would like to ask your help, in contributing towards her favourite JNF partnered project, Save A Child’s Heart- acknowledging her dedication to JNF and Israel. Your donation is 100% tax deductible and would mean so much to Devorah as she is truly and sincerely a supporter of the Jewish people and Israel. Any amount will help and would be so meaningful to Devorah. Thank you in advance.
780-481-7881.
JNF Art Contest! Your piece could be featured on one of our Tree Cards!
Deadline is Tuesday, October 1st, 2019.
Click here for more info
JNF Edmonton Happenings
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JFS family would like to give our warmest welcome to our new Executive Director Ms. Jann Beeston.
Ms. Beeston completed her master’s thesis on collaboration for community benefit and completed post-graduate studies in social innovation. She brings extensive experience in non- profit leadership and management with a particular focus in partnerships, community engagement, and collaboration around a common purpose. She has worked with different non-profit organizations including Volunteer Alberta, Alberta Reads Network and was on the Steering Committee for the Alberta Non Profit Network.
We are looking forward to working with Ms. Beeston.
Do you want to improve your English comprehension, reading, writing and pronunciation?
Join a small fun, FREE class at Jewish Family Services. Practice your conversational skills! Thursdays 10 – 12 noon. Call Jeni at 780 454 1194 for more information.
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CJPAC - Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee
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With the federal election just around the corner, it’s a great time to talk about how YOU can participate in the political discussion in Canada.
While there are many community organizations doing great work, the Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee (
CJPAC
) and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (
CIJA
) specialize in the political arena. While we both exist to serve our community, our approaches are different, and our mandates often get mixed up. It’s easy to lose track of what all those letters mean.
Click here to read more
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AIFDA - Aviv Israeli Folk Dance Association
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JAHSENA - The Jewish Archives and Historical Society of Edmonton and Northern Alberta
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Dallas Holocaust Museum opening on September 18th is five times bigger that previous location.
Preserving the history of the Edmonton Jewish Community from generation to generation.
Click here
to visit the website.
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Come together right now to improve the lives of women, children and families in need.
Please support this year’s Annual Campaign
“My Homeland, My Impact”.
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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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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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For more information call Sondra Grosh at
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Our Parents' Home has been uniquely designed to meet the needs of a new generation of seniors.
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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, September 15th 1:00pm Elaine Levy
Sunday, September 15th 1:30pm Eileen Cooper
Sunday, September 22nd 12:00pm Norma Nozick
Sunday, September 22nd 1:00pm Freda Braude
Sunday, September 29th 1:00pm Harry Warhaft
Sunday, October 6th 1:30pm Rose Abrams
Sunday, October 13th 12:00pm Frank and Sonia Sheckter
Click here
for the most recent funeral announcements.
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