Calgary Jewish Federation invites our community's Holocaust Survivors and their loved ones to be part of our newest initiative honouring Survivors, Calgary Holocaust Survivor Photography Exhibit. Both living Survivors and those who have passed, will be featured in this unique exhibit that our community can share for many generations. Closing date for submissions is Thursday, October 1. To learn more, click here. If you or someone you know would like to take part in this project, contact Dahlia and Marnie.

Alberta Health Services is now allowing clergy members to visit patients in the hospitals. You can receive visits from Community Chaplain Sari Shernofsky (403-830-5920) and/or your rabbi. Visits must be initiated by the patient or a family member. The hospital unit managers will contact the requested individual and arrange the visit.

Board members and staff of JFSC would like to invite and welcome you to our AGM. Guest speaker: Walter Moscovitz will share his experience about JFSC's Home Support Program. Agenda includes: adoption of 2019 AGM minutes, approval of amended bylaws, adoption of the 2019/20 audited financial statements, appointment of the 2020/21 auditors, and election of the slate of directors for 2020/21. Registration is required by calling Peta at 403-692-6389 or by email. $18 membership required in order to vote. We look forward to seeing you.

As we head into the cooler days of fall, we are all beginning to look for ways to stay active indoors. Here at the JCC, we provide a variety of options within a safe and small group environment. Classes are open for pre-booking 48 hours in advance. Follow the step-by-step guide to book yourself into any of our weekly GroupX, Aquafit, Lane/Family Swim, CrossFit, and Weight Room slots. For more information contact our Customer Service Desk at 403-253-8600, ext.0.

Canadian Magen David Adom Western Region honours the memory of long-time CMDA supporter, Sam Ousher Swizer, OBM. MDA urgently needs mobile intensive care units and ambulances. Your donation will help us maintain a strong and healthy Israel. 

Donate today or contact Sharon Fraiman at 587-435-5808 or email.

Although we are not physically present at our office, we continue to function on a remote basis with all necessary capabilities. You are able to make a donation, order tribute cards online by visiting our website, emailing or calling 403-640-2273. Please do not hesitate to be in contact if we can be of any assistance. We are here for you. Stay well everyone.

JNF Calgary's events have stopped, but the need to raise funds has not. If you are able to donate, please consider supporting our State of Israel during these difficult times. JNF has picked three appropriate projects for you to choose from, or let us decide where to direct your gift. More information and donation available online, email, or call 403-255-0295.

Email or text 403-471-7098 (preference) to order.

Visit Karen's on Facebook or Instagram for menu and details.

6:00pm | Zoom

7:00 - 8:00pm | Zoom

7:00 - 8:00pm | Zoom

7:00 - 8:00pm | Zoom

7:00pm | Zoom

For more information about Hillel and our programming, contact Danielle Braitman at 403-444-3146 or email.

Email Karina for the Zoom link or for more information.

Join us for our ever popular and growing Virtual PJ Library Tot Shabbat! Bring your dancing shoes, singing voices, noise makers, and get ready for half an hour of Tot Shabbat fun! Email Kathie Wainer for the Zoom link or more information.

11:10 - 11:20pm | In person at HOJMI or Zoom

By phone: find your local number

8:00pm | Zoom

By phone: find your local number

2:00 - 2:30pm | Zoom

Meeting ID: 859 6258 1066, password: hojmi

By phone: find your local number

Meeting ID: 859 6258 1066, passcode: 940729

4:30pm | Nellie McClung Playground

6:45pm | In front of HOJMI

Join us outdoors on Rosh Hashanah afternoon for a High Holidays story with Rabbi Halpern and Shofar blowing by Rabbi Greenwald. Email for more information

2:00pm | Zoom

Please consider joining the Calgary Torah Whatsapp group for messages from Rabbi Halpern and Rabbi Safren throughout the week.

Please join us for an important webinar series that empowers, is thought provoking, and provides an action focused approach to issues that impact women today. Our amazing speakers will share their wisdom as they educate and lead us to a call to action. Please share with members, family, and friends. Help make this event a success! Hosted by the National Council of Jewish Women Canada. Registration required in advance on Eventbrite.

We may not be able to have our usual Games Day this year but we are planning a week of fun and games this October. Please call our office for further details at 403-253-4612 or visit our website.

6:00pm | Stream here, or use the alternate link here 

9:00am and 6:00pm | Stream here, or use the alternate link here

8:30am (service starts at 9:00am) | Join here 

5:30pm (service starts at 6:00pm) | Join here

Temple B'nai Tikvah is pleased to present How Art Thou?, the

Virtual Art Gallery's inaugural exhibition. Calgary Jewish artists use

the theme as a lighthearted way of approaching self-reflection,

rumination and reconciliation that permeate the Days of Awe. This

exhibition is open to all, click here to see the artwork.

7:30pm | Zoom

Call 403-287-3510 or email.

Three to four hours per week. Minimum six months commitment. 

The Shawl-Om Project is an initiative by Jewish community members to create hand-crafted lap blankets and shawls to distribute to community members who would appreciate such a gift. Because of COVID-19, the project's launch has been delayed, but anyone interested in creating such a loving gift can get started now! We are looking for shawls and blankets that are quilted, knit, crocheted, etc. For further information on specifications for the items, please email Michele Doctoroff, call 403-238-2919, or go online.