Stories

Engagement in Action: How and Why to Get Involved at UJA

At a time when community connection feels more urgent and meaningful than ever, UJA’s Community Mobilization team is leading with heart and purpose. Co-chairs Joe Heale and Neil Hershcovitch have stepped forward to help channel the growing desire among Toronto’s Jews to contribute, suppo…

Carrying the Torch Forward

There was a special poignancy to our most recent visit to Israel. It marked the final consultation led by Susan Jackson, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto’s lead professional for Israel & Overseas, who has guided our committee with wisdom, compassion, and determination for many years. At e…

Campus Ready On Tour

With the new school year well underway, the Campus Ready initiative presented by Makom, an initiative of The Jewish Agency for Israel, held the first events of their 2025-26 Campus Ready tour, in partnership with UJA Israel Engagement and UJA's Julia & Henry Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Educ…

What October 7th Revealed

Last night, thousands gathered in person and online for a moving, community-wide memorial to mark two years since the October 7th attacks. 

Together, we reflected on the deadliest day in the history of the State of Israel. We remembered the beautiful lives taken that day, including eight C…

Community Safety During Sukkot, the October 7th Anniversary, and Beyond

In light of recent events in Manchester over Yom Kippur, we want to reassure our community that your safety remains our top priority. Working in close partnership with law enforcement, enhanced security measures are in place throughout Sukkot and the upcoming October 7th anniversary period t…