January 15, 2021 | 2 Shevat 5781

Join Calgary City Council via livestream on Monday, January 18 at 1:00pm for the recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day (actual date January 27), which was officially adopted by the City of Calgary in 2019. The City Council meeting will include remarks from Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Councillor Diane Colley-Urquhart, as well as a moment of silence to remember victims of the Holocaust. Please also join us on Wednesday, January 27 for Calgary Jewish Federation's  Antisemitism: 76 Years After the Holocaust event with Deborah Lipstadt in partnership with the Calgary Public Library.     

PJ Library® invites you to join our free, community-wide Children's Tu B'Shvat Celebration. Join JKids Radio Stars: Rick Recht, Joanie Leeds, Shira Klein, Elana Jacoda, and Mister G for a fun and interactive children's concert. Let's promise to make the world happier and greener in 2021! Register online. Email Kathie Wainer or call 403-537-8592 for more information.

Why choose Jewish Day School Education? A Jewish day school education is a centrepiece of enrichment for your child, a supportive community for you, and a building block of collective Jewish life. Contact our two Jewish day schools to find out more: Halpern Akiva Academy and The Calgary Jewish Academy.

Exercise, self-care, and proper nutrition are very important especially during these challenging and stressful times. We encourage you to participate in Calgary JCC's FitWeek from January 18 to 24. Enjoy free GroupX and CrossFit classes as well as a Speakers Series with diverse topics including nutrition, pain management, specialized yoga, and a cooking demonstration.