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UJA is fighting poverty in the Toronto Jewish community

"Poverty is systemic. Poverty is devastating. Poverty is an empty fridge. Poverty affects everyone. Poverty could be our family. Poverty is right next door." 

There are close to 25,000 people in our Toronto Jewish community who cannot afford rent, food, utilities and clothing. With our par…

Amigour provides Holocaust survivors an affordable home in Israel

UJA Federation funds numerous programs in Israel through the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI). One of these programs, Amigour, provides affordable housing to seniors.  Amigour operates 57 sheltered living complexes throughout the country, most of which are occupied by Holocaust survivors.  …

The Weekender introduces first-timers to Jewish summer camp

Every child should experience the magic of Jewish summer camp. The Weekender, sponsored by UJA’s Silber Family Centre for Jewish Camping, gives first-time campers entering SK to Grade 6 the opportunity to experience the joy and excitement of overnight camp in a safe and fun 2 to 3-day sess…

A life changing trip to Israel for those living with special needs

You have likely heard of Birthright Israel, a magical life-changing trip that sends about 1000 young people from Toronto to Israel every year thanks to UJA and Canada Israel Experience.  But did you know they have a unique trip called Friends with Special Needs?  Funded by the Azrieli Foun…

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