On Tuesday, January 11 at 9:30am, Mayor Jyoti Gondek will formally recognize International Holocaust Remembrance Day at the City of Calgary's Combined Meeting of Council. We encourage you to tune in and to be part of the lead-up to this important day. Access the live-stream meeting and view the agenda. Those wishing to submit a comment to Council may do so using the Public Submission Form. For more information on International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, visit Calgary Jewish Federation's website or email us.
PJ Library® and Beth Tzedec Congregation invite you to a Tu B'Shevat Art Party on Sunday, January 16 at 1:00pm. Sarah Bing will lead families with elementary school-aged children in a nature-inspired, multi-media art project from the comfort and safety of home. Registration is required by Wednesday, January 12 by email or by calling 403-255-8688.
In honour of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, please join us for History of Jew Hate - The Never Ending Story on Thursday, January 27 at 7:00pm. Internationally renowned Jewish author and educator Ben M. Freeman will discuss Jewish identity, combating antisemitism, and raising awareness of the Holocaust. Register online for this free, virtual event.
After 13+ years of dedicated and talented service to our community, Kathie Wainer is stepping away from her role as PJ Library® and PJ Our Way® Manager. Kathie has built PJ and PJOW into integral parts of the lives of our community's young families. Her efforts have provided countless opportunities for parents and grandparents to engage Jewishly with their children and grandchildren. Our community will deeply miss Kathie's energy, creativity, and partnership. Until her departure at the end of the month, Kathie will assist in ensuring smooth continuation of subscription services, PJ Tot Shabbat, PJ Our Way, and other programs. The search process for a new PJ professional will begin shortly.
We are very grateful for all Kathie has given to our community, and look forward to hearing about her joy and success in her next chapter. We hope to recognize and celebrate Kathie in the not-too-distant future, at a time when we can gather in-person. Until then, we don't say goodbye, but say l'hitraot (see you, soon). Community members who wish to honour Kathie's incredible work are being asked to consider supporting our PJ Library Endowment Fund to ensure this critical program continues for future generations. For a limited time, the Harold Grinspoon Foundation is matching all donations to this fund at 25%. Kathie, we will miss you and wish you only good things ahead. Todah Rabah and B’Hatzlacha!
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