June 21, 2019 | 18 Sivan, 5779

Last night, June 20, Calgary Jewish Federation hosted its Annual General Meeting and Shem Tov Awards. Thank you to everyone who attended, and to our keynote speaker Nimrod Barkan (pictured), Ambassador of Israel to Canada. Yasher Koach to Craig Steinberg  for completing his service on the Board of Directors, and Mazel Tov to our newly elected board members and award winners. View our 2018-19 Annual Report for highlights of the past year.

On June 16, Kesher celebrated the big "F" of Friendship, Family, and Father's Day at its Fantastic, Fabulous, and Formidable year-end BBQ. Attendees enjoyed games, which included a giant outdoor Jenga tournament, music, and Kosher hot-dogs. Thank you to everyone who participated and enjoyed a fun and inclusive afternoon with us. For more information about Kesher and Inclusion in Jewish Calgary, email Karina .

From June 16 to 18 the Canadian Coast-to-Coast Partnership2Gether meetings took place in Edmonton. Calgary P2G chair Cathy Cole along with Robin Murphy, Elissa, Jim Meadow, and Diana Kalef spent meaningful time with Israeli and Canadian volunteers, professionals, and two of the mayors from our region. P2G is all about relationships and building 'living bridges' between our communities in Canada and Israel. Through these connections are able to strengthen life in Etzba HaGalil through programs and projects that support education, leadership development, social services, and regional development.  

 In honour of Shavuot, Halpern Akiva Academy's preschool class celebrated their graduation at House of Jacob Mikveh Israel. Children sang their Tefilah in a real Beit Knesset and got a chance to learn about Tefillin, Talit, and the beautiful crowns in the Aron Hakodesh. The highlight of the day was when each child was given the opportunity to go up to the Torah and find the first letter in their name.The school's grade one and six class also celebrated their graduation this month. Mazel Tov to all of the graduates this year!