UJA Federation of Greater Toronto
UJA Federation is committed to preserve and strengthen the quality of Jewish life in Greater Toronto, Canada, Israel and around the world through philanthropic, volunteer and professional leadership.
Ontario Jewish Archives, Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre
Established in 1973, the Ontario Jewish Archives, Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre, a department of UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, acquires, preserves and makes available the documentary sources related to Ontario's Jewish community. ontariojewisharchives.org
Les Singer
"I have always had an interest in local history, so volunteering at the Archives was a natural fit. I enjoy working with the historical documents, publications and photos, and helping to make them available to the public. Working with the other volunteers and the archivists is a great experience.”
Sarah and Chaim Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre
Through its museum and programs, the Sarah and Chaim Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre generates knowledge and understanding about the Holocaust and serves as a forum for dialogue about civil society for present and future generations. The Neuberger reaches 30,000 students annually through school visits to the museum, and an additional 35,000 members of the general community through its signature program, Holocaust Education Week. holocaustcentre.com
Audrey Diamant
"My survivor parents shared their stories in order to inform and educate others. The Neuberger program is the embodiment of that same desire and provides students with a deeper understanding of the impact of intolerance and hatred. I am honoured to volunteer for the organization."
United Jewish Appeal (UJA) Annual Campaign
Year after year, UJA’s Annual Campaign - which raises approximately $60 million annually - allows UJA to care for our most vulnerable; build and strengthen Jewish identity and education, invest in Israel and overseas, and promote Jewish/Israel advocacy, while also creating infrastructure throughout the GTA that serves not only the Jewish community, but the community-at-large. jewishtoronto.com/annual-campaign
Laura Greenberg
“My parents instilled in their four children that you have to share yourself with the rest of the world. I have been a longtime UJA canvasser, and can remember back to a time before computers, when canvasser cards were painstakingly hand typed…… one…… by one (I was one of the typist, on Beverley Street). I just feel good about myself when I know I am helping others.”
Frank & Anita Ekstein Holocaust Resource Library
The Frank and Anita Ekstein Holocaust Library is an institution that is unique in Canada and in the world for its rich and comprehensive collection on the Holocaust, World War II, human rights, anti-Semitism and genocide, history, genealogy, arts, museology, etc., as well as its relationships with other prestigious institutions. The library’s status as part of the Sarah and Chaim Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre allows it to play a vital role in that institution’s mission to safeguard the lessons of the Holocaust and impart them to the younger generation. holocaustcentre.com
Maggie Tiong
"I have volunteered for the Ekstein Holocaust Resource Library since 2015. My work allows me to use my education and language skills to preserve historical memory. I primarily work in cataloging and have had the opportunity to create transcripts and records for many Holocaust survivor testimonies so their stories will not be forgotten.”