Stories

Six Days in Eastern Ukraine

In short, there is tension in the air, especially in Kharkiv, which is 40 miles from border with Russia.  People seem very nervous.  In Dnipropetrovsk especially, one sees many Ukrainian flags, patriotic billboards.  Nurses have been called up for two days of military medical training, ph…

Genesis: UJA Federation's Centre for Jewish Innovation tackles the future o

April 8th event features Charles Bronfman and Ted Sokolsky  

On April 8th, Genesis: UJA Federation’s Centre for Jewish Innovation is bringing together Charles Bronfman with Ted Sokolsky for a public conversation with the next generation about the future of Jewish life locally and globall…

Making Your Seder More Meaningful: Study about Passover Through the Ages

Passover is so central to our lives because it is one of the few holidays that is observed in our own homes. We lead the meaning-making process for ourselves, our family, and our friends. With each retelling of the story, we have a chance to find new meaning in this age-old account of the Ex…

UJA organizing Toronto delegation for NYC's 50th Annual Celebrate Israel Pa

For the first time ever, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto is organizing a contingent to New York, New York for the 50th Annual Celebrate Israel Parade and you are welcome to join us.  

And, if you have family or friends living in the New York City Region, why not have the ultimate family …

Fraudulent Letter Targets Canadian Holocaust Survivors

The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), UJA Federation of Greater Toronto’s advocacy partner, recently learned of a scam targeting the Canadian Jewish community and Holocaust survivors. A letter is being circulated to the Jewish community purporting to have found dormant Swiss acc…