The Jewish Together Fund has been generously supported through first-time and increased gifts by donors. The first round of applications have been approved and $49,000 was distributed to six local organizations. Calgary Jewish Federation is pleased to announce that the next application period will open on December 3. Visit our website to apply and for information oremail Diana Kalef for more details.
Shalom YCC invites you to a festive Virtual Chanukah Party celebration that will bring us together while staying apart. On Sunday, December 15 at 6:00pm, light candles, sing songs with special musical guest Karina Szulc, and schmooze with Jewish Calgarians, new and established. Register to receive the Zoom link. Need latkes? Pre-order from Karen's Café before December 5 for $10/dozen when you register. Email Danielle Braitman for more info.
Congratulations to the Honourable Irwin Cotler, Canada's first Special Envoy for Promoting Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism. In this capacity, Mr. Cotler will lead the Canadian delegation to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. His appointment to this role is an important step in the fight against antisemitism in our country.
On November 22, JAC (Jewish Adult Calgary) hosted comedian and award winning writer, Noah Gardenswartz, for a virtual community comedy show in support of UJA 2020. Over 100 households "Zoomed" in to enjoy an hour of laughter and levity from the comfort of their homes. Email us for more information on how to get involved with JAC and make an impact by donating to the 2020 UJA Campaign TODAY.
Shabbat Shalom!
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