On January 27, over 1,500 people were treated to a very special virtual event commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day with renowned professor and historian Deborah Lipstadt. This event was the first in a series of collaborations between Calgary Jewish Federation and the Calgary Public Library. Sincere thanks to our generous sponsors Barb & Ron Krell and Lily & Bill Lister.
In honour of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, students at Halpern Akiva Academy and The Calgary Jewish Academy participated in Federation's Holocaust Survivor Letter Writing Mitzvah Project. Students were provided the name and biography of a Holocaust Survivor living in Calgary. They were then invited to write to the Survivor or the spouse of a deceased Survivor. Students proved to be creative and thoughtful in their letters, sharing personal details of their own lives during the pandemic, and inquiring into the well being of our Survivor community. Many students also chose to include small gifts including works of art, chocolates, and face masks!
On January 28, The Calgary Jewish Academy and Hagome Elementary School participated in a virtual Tu B'Shevat Mifgash. This Partnership2Gether (P2G) initiative was attended by 157 students and their families. It was heartwarming to see so many people come together as a community to celebrate the New Year of the Trees! We invite you to view the recording of the event.
Inclusion, powered by Calgary Jewish Federationand Temple B'nai Tikvah invite you to attend Havdalah B'Yachad - Celebrating Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month on Saturday, February 6 at 6:45pm. This is a great opportunity to start the week celebrating inclusion, diversity, and community with Rabbi Mark Glickman and Katie Baker. Register to receive the Zoom link.
Building an inclusive community is our priority. Contact us and we will make every effort to meet your needs.
