July 3, 2020 | 11 Tammuz 5780

Mazel tov to the class of 2020! Calgary Jewish Federation sends our very best wishes to all graduates. From elementary through to post-secondary, congratulations on your well-deserved success. No matter what the future holds, your next adventure awaits… so reach for the stars!

Even though there's no camp this year, Camp BB Riback held their first Virtual Havdallah on June 27. With 60+ individuals and groups connecting over Zoom, much fun was had with singing, recalling memories, and celebrating the camp community. Camp BB Director, Stacy Shaikin and his crew will be hosting more havdallahs over the summer so stay tuned via Facebook or email.

This is what we've all been waiting for… the Calgary JCC is re-opening their doors at 7am on Monday, July 6! Summer fitness is on, so grab your mats and water bottles for their phased re-opening. Maintaining a safe and healthy environment for everyone is their utmost priority, so you will notice new procedures upon your return. Visit the JCC website for more information, including a list of FAQs and helpful video.

We are proud to be a key partner in Partnership2Gether - Coast to Coast, with five Israeli municipalities and six Canadian communities building living bridges between Canada and Israel.  Migal Galilee Research Institute is headquartered in Kiryat Shmona, the largest municipality in our partnership.  Migal is on the cutting edge of developing a COVID-19 vaccine and other treatments, as well as being a lead FoodTech institute in Israel. Great things are happening in the upper Galilee – learn more here.