August 6, 2021 | 28 Av 5781

Join JAC as we coast back to in-person events with a relaxing bike ride around the Glenmore Reservoir on Sunday, August 8. Meet your fellow cyclists at the Paperny Family JCC parking lot at 11:00am, fill up your water bottle, and hit the trail. This event is free but you must register here and complete the COVID-19 pre-screening form to participate.

Hillel Calgary invites you to express your Jewish journey through art with tie-dye and fabric painting on Sunday, August 8 at 7:00pm at the Paperny Family JCC field. Enjoy story time while you work, followed by a discussion on identity led by Hillel's own, Shlomy Bright. This free event includes kosher dairy and parve desserts. Our COVID-19 pre-screening and waiver will be emailed to you prior to the event, and must be completed to participate. Register here.

Calgary Jewish Federation and the Jewish Federation of Edmonton will launch the UJA 2021 campaign with special guest speaker, Yossi Klein Halevi. Join us on Sunday, September 19 at 11:30am to hear one of the best-known North American lecturers on Israeli issues, along with special guest: Eric Fingerhut, CEO, Jewish Federations of North America. Register for free and your name will also be entered into a raffle to win a copy of Klein Halevi's book, Letters to my Palestinian Neighbor.

Together we can fight antisemitism through education. The resurgence of attacks against Jews and Jewish institutions across the U.S. and the globe has brought the issue of antisemitism into sharp focus. Unpacked's new six-part series Antisemitism, Explained digs into the historical roots of antisemitism and how it affects Jewish identity and global events. Written by award-winning journalist Yair Rosenberg, the series explores how to identify antisemetic threats that are outside our control, and inspires the confidence to stand up against them. The first episode: Why is Antisemitism Still Around, is now available for viewing on YouTube.