Welcome to the JFED e-weekly
June 11th, 2021, 1st of Tammuz
Candle lighting times:
Friday, June 11th 2021 - 9:45 pm Shabbat begins
Saturday, June 12th, 2021 - 11:27 pm Shabbat ends
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PROGRAMS OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF EDMONTON
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Meet Shira Or, our new Canada summer student job hire: |
Shira Or is a 3rd year student at the University of Alberta in the faculty of elementary education. She has always had a passion for working with children and this has carried through to many areas of her life. Shira has been working as a dance instructor since 2015, teaching all styles of dance to children ages 2-18. As a former dancer herself, she loves to share her love of dance with her many students. Recently, she has also taken on an administrative role at the studio, helping her to develop skills in areas such as customer service, communication, data organization and more. Shira is excited to apply these skills to her position at Jewish Federation this summer while reconnecting with her community.
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The Centre For Israel and Jewish Affairs |
We are experiencing an alarming spike in antisemitism in Canada.
If you don’t act, who will?
Inaction increases the chance that Jewish children will face a future of fear in their neighborhoods, their schools, and community institutions.
You can, you must, do something about it.
Consider this.
In Canada…
Jews pelted with stones on the street in Montreal. Pro-Palestinian “activists” driving through Jewish neighborhoods in Edmonton demanding to know “where the Jews live.” Armed anti-Israel thugs arrested in Cote-Saint Luc. Students at Wilfrid Laurier University posting videos of themselves stabbing the air at an Israeli flag. Jewish businesses defaced in Halifax and targeted across the country. Jewish Canadians harassed relentlessly on social media.
Around the world…
Jews dining in Los Angeles assaulted by Palestinian flag-wavers chanting “Death to Jews!” A man wearing a kippah brutally assaulted in Times Square. Arab youth in vehicles draped in Palestinian flags driving through a Jewish neighborhood in London yelling, “Rape their daughters!” Protestors in Brussels chanting “Jews, remember Khaybar. The army of Muhammad is returning!”
THIS. MUST. STOP.
Ask our federal government to convene an emergency summit to address growing antisemitism online and on our streets – for the safety of the Jewish community and for the benefit of all Canadians.
Only by raising our voices together can this scary trend be reversed.
Silence has consequences.
The Jewish community is resilient. We will not be intimidated. And we will not remain silent in the face of rising Jew hatred.
In solidarity,
Joel Reitman Jeffrey Rosenthal
Co-Chairs, CIJA Board
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The Jewish Federations of North America |
Changemakers Launch – More than 800 applications have been received with 700 incredible young leaders accepted for our June 7-24 and July 12-29 sessions.
We are grateful to all of the Federations and the 30+ global partner organizations for partnering with us on an outstanding recruitment effort. We encourage you to join
a core session this summer in order to observe the program. Core sessions take place Mon-Thurs, 12:30-1:45 PM ET. If you’d like to see the schedule and join one of the sessions, please contact Rachel Shtern,
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The Jewish Agency For Israel |
Who We Are? Meet The Jewish Agency for Israel
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Holocaust Education Committee |
The installation of the Anne Frank Statue will take place on August 8, 2021. Read more
Did you miss our Yom HaShoah Commemoration event? You can watch it here!
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Further detail regarding the location will be emailed at a later time. Please refer any questions to hilleledmonton@edjfed.org
Hillel supports Jewish students on campus.
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The Edmonton Jewish Community Charitable Foundation (EJCCF) helps people support Jewish causes that are important to them. Read more
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Jewish Free Loan Edmonton |
Jewish Free Loan Edmonton grants interest-free loans to members of the Edmonton Jewish Community who are in need of temporary financial assistance. Read more
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Edmonton Talmud Torah's AGM
Thursday, June 17th at 7:00 pm. Register by June 17th at noon. Please go to our website to register
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Enriching the lives of women and children in Israel since 1925. View our website, follow us on Facebook or Click here for our upcoming events.
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Thank you to all of our volunteers and supporters of BBYO Bagels for Breakfast! We had 540 orders - 1,440 dozen fresh St. Viateur bagels flown in from Montreal by Purolator and 292 packages of smoked salmon from Edmonton-based Sgambaro's. This fundraiser brought in over $14,000 for our BBYO teens' programming. We couldn't do this without you.
If you missed this year's fundraiser, you can fill out this form to receive email notifications for next year's event.
If you are in grades 9 through 12 and interested in joining BBYO, please Contact us to learn more.
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Our Covid Relief Campaign was an incredible success because of you. We are transitioning into the future with our revitalization initiative and our new monthly giving plans. Read more
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JAHSENA - Jewish Archives and Historical Society of Edmonton and Northern Alberta |
Preserving the history of the Edmonton Jewish Community from generation to generation.
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CHW Cards for every occasion! Help support programs and services for Children, Healthcare, and Women in Israel and Canada! To order your cards, call 403-253-4612 or place your order online at chw.ca/cards
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Schmooze and News Click here to read our latest newsletter.
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NCJW - Edmonton
The National Council of Jewish Women - ensuring the rights of women, children, and the disabled.
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Jewish Family Services
While provincial government Covid restrictions and lock downs are easing COVID exposure continues to affect us on a daily basis. To protect ourselves, our families and our entire community getting registered for vaccinations and getting vaccinated remains a priority for many people. However, receiving this service can be quite difficult and time consuming and JFS is here to help. By calling our office and sharing some basic information with our staff they can set up an appointment for you at a suitable location. We are here to help you deal with any issues and concerns that can be stressful in managing the health care system, seniors benefits program, and CPP concerns.
For assistance please contact Rhonda at JFS 780-454-1194 ext. 227 or seniors@jfse.org
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CAMP GAN ISRAEL - IN PERSON!
Register Now and Save $$$!
Register by June 1st and get a 10% discount!
Register for 4 or more weeks and get an additional 5% off! Sibling Discount - additional 5% off!
Sports! Theme Days! Crafts! Trips! Swimming! Kids in the Kitchen! Electives! Special Activities! In Camp Performers! *All activities are AHS Guideline permitting
Camp Gan Israel is looking to hire!
Fulltime (35 hours a week) and part time (12 hours a week) positions available, minimum wage.
Applicant would need to be eligible to be on the Canada Summer Jobs Program (Canadian or permanent resident, and between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive). Positions available in these areas: Office, Custodial, Kitchen, Art director, Driver (over 25 only, with 5+ years of experience)
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Please check out our website or Facebook for services and upcoming programs
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B’nai Brith Edmonton is seeking a Summer Intern
This position is for someone who is interested in becoming involved with the Edmonton Jewish Community. The position will require hands on work in setting up an Emergency Food program for those in need and other local community programs. This position will require collaboration with B’nai Brith staff as well as dedicated volunteers. It is 35 hours per week for 10 weeks.
Only those who qualify will be contacted for an interview.
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Funeral Announcements Notification CHANGE:
The Chevra Kadisha Society will limit funeral announcements to the name of the deceased, location of funeral, and private. Once covid-19 restrictions are lifted, the date and time of the funeral can be included. The Jewish Federation of Edmonton will continue to provide this email distribution service to the Chevra Kadisha Society. See updated policy
Letter to the community from the Chevra Kadisha
Funerals will be restricted to graveside only.
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Check out the community's upcoming events and add your organizations to the calendar. The community calendar is an important tool which helps our community organizations plan their events. Please be sure to use the calendar tool and add all of your organizations events on an ongoing basis. For more information please contact Tal at talt@edjfed.org
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The exhibition is an artistic digital project by Beit HaNasi - The President's Office and Vibe Israel. It is rooted in the President's "Four Tribes" speech, and his flagship program, Israeli Hope. The exhibition shines a light on the strength of the partnerships between the different groups in Israeli society and the Jewish communities abroad (the “Fifth Tribe”) through exceptional and inspirational real-life stories. The exhibition will be featured in the Tel-Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport until the end of 2021.
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