Welcome to the
JFED e-weekly
August 16th, 2019
15th of Av
Candle lighting times;
Friday, August 16th - 8:42 pm Shabbat begins
Saturday, August 17th - 9:58 pm Shabbat ends
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Programs of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton
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Important Communication from the Jewish Federation of Edmonton
Shane, Debby and I met with Dave Breakenridge (Managing Editor), Bill Mah (Opinion Editor) and Malcolm Mayes (Cartoonist). Overall, the meeting went well.
We reiterated our displeasure regarding the cartoon that was published by the Journal. They advised that while the drawing of the cartoon in the form published was inadvertent, they understood the consequences of the publication. Both Mr. Breakenridge, on behalf of the Edmonton Journal and Malcolm Mayes apologized for any harm that was caused. We accepted their apologies.
We provided the Edmonton Journal with some information regarding the history of antisemitism in cartoons. They advised that they would review the information provided and that they were aware of the history.
We asked the Edmonton Journal what they were going to do in order to repair their relationship with our community. We provided them with information pertaining to what the New York Times did in response to the antisemitic cartoon recently published in their paper. After discussion, the Edmonton Journal has committed to the following:
- To provide training to their staff regarding issues so that they would be more aware of antisemitic tropes should they cross their desks in the future.
- To meet with the Jewish Federation of Edmonton from time to time as either the Jewish Federation or the Edmonton Journal see fit.
- To reach out to the Jewish Federation of Edmonton as they see fit regarding issues that may arise that affect the Jewish Community, and seek our feedback should they feel the need.
- To run an Op-Ed in the near future regarding the effect that their cartoon had and to provide further information to their readership on steps taken to make sure that this does not happen again (we have asked for a more clear and precise and open apology, but they did not commit to same).
We believe that our meeting went well and we look forward to working with the Edmonton Journal to make sure that this does not happen again and to hold those responsible to account should this occur in the future.
Thanks,
Steve
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J.CORE - Jewish Community Outreach Reconnect Edmonton
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For more information about JCORE
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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, piousness 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
Tickets must be purchased before September 12th. 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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Holocaust Education Committee
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VJ Day
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the official end of WWII when Japan agreed to surrender -
but why did Japan ally with two European countries in the first place? It shared two important goals with Nazi Germany and Mussolini's Italy.
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Order High Holiday Trubute Cards Today!
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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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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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Hate to Hope - 8th Annual Hate to Hope March and Rally -
Saturday, August 24th, at 6:00pm at the Legislature.
Click here for more info
The Stevie Schwartzberg Memorial Golf Tournament -
Sunday,
September 8th, 2019. 12:00pm to 5:30pm. The Links at Spruce Grove. Golf Registration $250.00. Dinner only $60.00.
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Jewish Family Services is planning our third annual intergenerational picnic
on Sunday, August 25th, 2019. The program will take place at Talmud Torah School, from 11:30- 3:00pm. We are looking for Volunteers to help with this event to cook,
clean, set up and serve lunch. This event Is free to attend for all members of the community and will help honour our Holocaust Survivors. Please contact
Rhonda Eidelman, at JFS 780-454-1194 or
seniors@jfse.org
to volunteer or attend.
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BI Annual Golf Tournament - Sunday, August 25th, 2019
Boker Torah
Sunday Mornings at BI.
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AIFDA - Aviv Israeli Folk Dance Association
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Volunteer Appreciation and AGM -
Wednesday, August 28th at the Lessard Community League. 7:00pm is the volunteer appreciation party and 8:00pm is the AGM.
Beginners classes available June to August
Wednesdays, 7-9pm at Lecky School of Dance. For more info call or text 780-904-5912.
Regular Circle Dance over the Summer every Wednesday night,
June to August starting at 7:45pm at Lecky School of Dance. For more info call
780-904-5912.
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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.
JNF is hiring a part time Administrator!
JNF Edmonton Happenings
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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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If you are in grades 9 through 12 and interested in joining BBYO, please contact Dani Uretsky at
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JAHSENA - The Jewish Archives and Historical Society of Edmonton and Northern Alberta
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Jews of North Macedonia
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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CJPAC - Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee
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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, August 18th 11:30am George Goldford
Sunday, August 25th 11:30am Anita Shwarzman
Sunday, September 1st 11:00am Lou Milner
Sunday, September 1st 11:30am Sparkie Milner
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
Click here
for the most recent funeral announcements.
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