September 13, 2019 | 13 Elul 5779

Thank You, and T odah Rabah to everyone who joined us on September 8, at our Evening of Insight & Inspiration: 2019 UJA Campaign Launch and Major Gifts Dinner . The Major Gifts Dinne r featured speeches from Isaac ‘Bougie’ Herzog , Nikki Holland , CEO JFC-UIA and Michael Frankel , Chair JFC-UJA, as well as Campaign Cabinet Nelson Halpern, Debbie Ryder, and Joel Zimmerman. Highlights of the Launch included opening remarks by Isaac Herzog, showcasing of the official 2019 UJA Campaign Video , and of course inspirational stories by our two amazing keynote speakers,

 Jeannie Opdyke Smith and Dr. Sherri Wise . Go online to see photos from the evening and to and make your gift . #UJA2019 PoweredbyYOU!

On September 8, Kesher joined Nessie Hollander and Calgary JCC's Golden Age group for a shared afternoon of challah braiding, song, and story telling. Kol Hakavod to Kesher, Nessie, and the Golden Age group on such a wonderful event, and sincere thanks to Lenny and Faigel Shapiro and family for supporting this program. Did you know that both Golden Age programs at Calgary JCC and Federation inclusion initiatives are also PoweredByYOU? Go online to make your gift and continue Powering programs like this. #GoldenAge PoweredbyYOU! #Inclusion PoweredbyYOU!

Take advantage of the matching program at this year's UJA Super Sunday Cell-A-Thon, this Sunday, September 15, 10:00am - 2:00pm at CalgaryJCC. You can be part of Super Sunday by making your gift now, being ready to answer a canvasser call, or by making your gift in person at the JCC this Sunday. Your increased gift or first time donation will be matched thanks to Lenny and Faigel Shapiro and family, and other caring donors. Want to take it one step further? Bring your cellphone and drop in at JCC at 10:00am to help us reach out to the community on this important day of fundraising. Go online to learn more and make your gift today. #UJA2019 PoweredByYOU! 

With the next Federal election right around the corner, The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) has published its Federal Elections Issues Guide. Download it today to find out everything you need to know about getting involved, advocating for issues that affect our community, and finding voting options that work for you. Did you know that CIJA is one of Federation's partner agencies PoweredByYOU? Go online to make your gift and continue Powering community and government relations, and community security initiatives. #ConnectingCommunity PoweredByYOU!

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