Welcome to the JFED e-weekly July 12th, 2019 9th of Tammuz Candle lighting times; Friday, July 12th - 9:41 pm Shabbat begins Saturday, July 13th - 11:15 pm Shabbat ends

Programs of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton

To Volunteer Sunday, August 4th CLICK HERE!

To volunteer Monday, August 5th CLICK HERE!

J.CORE - Jewish Community Outreach Reconnect Edmonton For more information about JCORE Click here

Birthright Israel Foundation of Canda Birthright Israel Foundation of Canada Summer E-News Click here to read more

Israel Consulate General I srael consul representative will be in Calgary July 17th and 18th. For an appointment contact Amy Glassman-Boiko. 403-444-3153 or Aglassmanboiko@Jewishcalgary.org  Click here to read our latest newsletter. Please Note: People who need to renew passports or get military deferral can do so through Steve Shafir of Witten at 780-441-3222.

 Holocaust Education Committee Despite his lack of experience, Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg led one of the most extensive and successful rescue efforts during the Holocaust. Wallenberg arrived in Budapest on July 7th in 1944 to begin his work that saved thousands of Hungarian Jews. Click here to read more  Anne Frank - A History for Today A travelling exhibition from the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. Oct. 5th and 12th 10am - 2pm. Oct. 2nd, 9th, and 16th 3:30pm - 7:00pm and Oct .14th 10am -2pm. Louis St. Laurent School. $2 per person. Contact Ashley Sadler for more information. ashley.sadler@ecsd.net

JFNA Save the Date for Jewish Disability Advocacy Day 2020. Click here for more info Click here for our latest newsletter.

PJ Library 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.

The Jewish Agency for Israel A Milestone Graduation, A Paws-itive Influence at Camp, and Vegan Chocolate in Israel. Click here to read our latest newsletter

Hillel Hillel supports Jewish students on campus. Click here for more information on Hillel.

HaKol Newspaper of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton . Click here to read our latest edition Look for the latest edition in the June EJN. There are more copies available at the Jfed Offices.

EJCCF The Edmonton Jewish Community Charitable Foundation (EJCCF) helps people support Jewish causes that are important to them. Click here for more info

Jewish Free Loan Edmonton Jewish Free Loan Edmonton grants interest-free loans to members of the Edmonton Jewish Community who are in need of temporary financial assistance. Click here for more info

Community Calendar Check out the community's upcoming events and add your organizations to the calendar. Click here for the calendar

Grapevine The Stevie Schwartzberg Memorial Golf Tournament - September 8th, 2019. 12:00pm to 5:30pm. The Links at Spruce Grove. Golf Registration $250.00. Dinner only $60.00. Email jschwa@shaw.ca for more details. Click here for more info Western Canada Jewish Book Awards 2020 - Call for Submissions Click here for more information Israel Revisited - Trip to Israel Food - Art - Wine - Design October 31st to November 10th, 2019 Click here for more info Please join our Facebook page or follow us on twitter and instagram Visit our website

Community

Beth Shalom Rabbi Steven and Bettina Schwarzman would like to invite the entire Beth Shalom Congregation to the Hanuka Bayit. Tuesday, July 16th between 7:00 and 9:00pm. 10133-122 Street. Click here for our latest newsletter.

CFHU CFHU guest speaker - Yoram Yovel. "The Science of Happiness". Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 at 7:00pm. Lecture and reception to follow will be held at the Edmonton Clinic Health Academy (ECHA) U of A Campus. Lecture theatre 2-490. Click here for more info

Beth Israel BI Annual Golf Tournament - August 25th, 2019 Click here for more info Boker Torah Sunday Mornings at BI. Click here for more info Click here for our weekly update.

Jewish Family Services Jewish Family Services is planning our third annual intergenerational picnic on August 11,2019. 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.  Click here to view our website.

Jewish National Fund JNF is hiring a part time Administrator! Click here to apply Click here to visit our website.

Chabad Camp Gan Izzy is gearing up for a fantastic summer!  Trips twice a week! Swimming 3 times a week!  Hot lunch and snacks included! Sports! Crafts!  Music! Baking! Woodworking! Electives! Overnight!  Theme days!  Register by Now!  Don't miss out! Space is limited!  Visit  www.chabadedmonton.org  or call/text Devorah Pinson at (780) 994-4770 for more info. For more info about us Click here

AIFDA - Aviv Israeli Folk Dance Association Beginners classes available June to August Wednesdays, 7-9pm at Lecky School of Dance. For more info call or text 780-904-5912. Click here for more info 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. Night shift volunteers needed for our Casino July 20th and 21st, 2019. Rides to and from will be provided. Click here for more info aifdaedmonton@gmail.com for more information

BBYO If you are in grades 9 through 12 and interested in joining BBYO please contact Dani Uretsky at duretsky@bbyo.org

Talmud Torah Click here to visit our website.

JAHSENA - The Jewish Archives and Historical Society of Edmonton and Northern Alberta The Rebbe of the Jewish People, commemorates the 25 th anniversary of his death, Menachem Mendel Schneerson. Click here to read more New exhibit at Auschwitz. "Through the Lens of Faith" Click here to read more Preserving the history of the Edmonton Jewish Community from generation to generation. Click here to visit the website. Click here for our Facebook page.

CHW - Edmonton 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”. Click here to find out how to donate

Camp BB Riback Click here to check out the Camp website.

Beth Ora Congregation Click here for a list of our upcoming programs.

Menorah Academy Click here to view our website.

NCJW - Edmonton - The National Council of Jewish Women - ensuring the rights of women, children, and the disabled. Click here to view our website.

CJPAC - Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee Click here to view our website.

Kollel - The EDJGE Click here to view our website

Na'amat - Enriching the lives of women and children in Israel since 1925. Click here to view our website

ORT - Edmonton - Providing Education and Training in communities worldwide. For more information call Sondra Grosh at 780-483-1781 or Click here for more info

Our Parents' Home Our Parents' Home has been uniquely designed to meet the needs of a new generation of seniors. Click here for more info

JDIC Seniors' Centre Schmooze and News Click here to read our latest newsletter.

Chevra Kadisha

Chevra Kadisha Unveilings Unveilings Friday, July 12th 11:00am Sidney Gurevitch 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.  Click here for the cemetery website.