The Paperny Family JCC Arts & Culture department invites you to Day of Truth and Reconciliation – A Talk with Casey Eagle Speaker on Sunday, September 26 at 10:30am on Zoom. Casey Eagle Speaker is the aboriginal resource coordinator at Hull Services, a Calgary non-profit agency that focuses on children's mental and behavioural health. This event will also include introductory remarks by Beth Tzedec Congregation's Cantor Russ Jayne. Register for free.
Inclusion, powered by Calgary Jewish Federation invites you to join us for Laughter Yoga for All with Lora Pesant on Sunday, October 3 at 1:00pm, in-person at the Paperny Family JCC or virtually on Zoom. Laughter Yoga (or Laughter Wellness) is a simple yet powerful form of exercise which combines yoga-based deep breathing and gentle stretching to stimulate laughter and cultivate an inner spirit of joy. This program, sponsored by Lenny and Faigel Shapiro and Family, is accessible to all with a suggested donation of $18. Register here.
Jewish Alberta launched UJA 2021 with a special event featuring author and renowned lecturer Yossi Klein Halevi in conversation with Calgary Jewish Federation's Co-President, Jared Shore. Special guest, JFNA President and CEO Eric Fingerhut also shared an inspirational message of support. He reminded guests that although we've faced numerous challenges over the last couple of years, we are stronger together. View the event or rewatch it here.
Together We are Compassionate! Through your UJA gift, our community can meet the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of our members – especially our most vulnerable. Your gift provides direct funding to JFSC, an organization which meets critical needs such as food security, housing, mental health, support for newcomers, seniors' programs, and so much more! Other Jewish Calgary programs that your gift supports include the Paperny Family JCC's Golden Age programs, Shalom Baby, ShalomYYC, outreach to Holocaust Survivors, and the Integrated Bursary Program. As we move forward with new challenges, vulnerable community members need you now more than ever. Your UJA gift is vital. Donate today to support all that our community has to offer.
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