September 2, 2022 | 6 Elul 5782

It’s official, the 2022 United Jewish Appeal (UJA) Campaign is now in full swing. Please consider making a gift in support of our community's vital programs, services, and amenities. Donate online, in-person at Paperny Family JCC, or call Lori Wolf at 403-444-3157. Download a copy of this year's Case for Giving to learn more about the impact of your generosity, or contact Diana Kalef for more information.

Walk, run, and rock out in support of our community! Come together for My Jewish Calgary Community Celebration: Back in Stride! on Sunday, September 18, from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Paperny Family JCC. Kick off the morning with a community-wide 5K walk or run. Afterward, meet us back at the JCC field for a fun-filled carnival with food, vendors, games, draw prizes, live music with Heebros and Friends playing 21C Israeli rock, and more. Participation in this family-friendly event is free of charge and open to all, with a guaranteed prize pack for the first 100 registrants. Want to go the extra mile? Start your own Stride team or personal fundraising page and be a champion for our community. Click HERE to register and start your own team/personal page. Back in Stride is made possible thanks to our title sponsors, the Balaban family!

On Thursday, October 27, join us at the Alberta Ballet for an evening of female empowerment. This women's event, in support of the 2022 UJA Campaign, includes the first performance of the season for the dancers of the Alberta Ballet where they will take to the stage to perform the works from 3 vibrant choreographers in Away We Go. Tickets are $75 per person, with a minimum donation of $54 per person. Those under 18, donate what you can. A pre and post-performance reception will also be included. Tickets are limited, so don't miss out on purchasing yours. Click HERE to take part in this incredible evening, or contact Diana Kalef for more information.

Mazel Tov to the Harold Grinspoon Foundation for delivering its 50 millionth book through its flagship program, PJ Library®. Calgary Jewish Federation has proudly partnered HGF to bring PJ Library to our community since 2009. We are overjoyed to share the gift of free monthly Jewish books and music with over 500 local subscribers, alongside a multitude of regular programs. Click here to watch a heartwarming video from HGF marking this milestone, or read more about the foundation and its achievements. For more information on PJ Library Calgary, contact Sydney Truax.