Federation Four

:: Federation Four ::

October 2, 2026 | 21 Tishrei 5787

Reminder! Join Calgary Jewish Federation as our community unites on October 7 at 7pm, for our Marking October 7th Community Commemoration. The evening will be a powerful and meaningful gathering to honour the lives lost and forever changed by the tragic events of this day. Following a short ceremony, there will be a screening of the moving documentary film Safe Room, directed by Haley Geffen. This free event is presented in partnership with Calgary Jewish Federation, Beth Tzedec Calgary Jewish Film Festival and the Paperny Family JCC. There will be a light dessert reception following the film. Everyone is welcome. Register here. The location of this event will be communicated to registrants prior to the evening. For security purposes, we strongly encourage attendees to register in advance. Check-in will be required at the door.

Hearts are pumping, LED vests are on, phasers are in hand… it's GO TIME! Get ready for an action-packed afternoon of laser tag, laughs, teamwork, and friendly competition. If your child is in grade 4, 5, or 6, join PJ Our Way Goes To Laser City for an evening of high-energy fun. All your child needs is a labeled water bottle, running shoes, plenty of energy, and their best teamwork skills. Snacks will be provided. The cost is $20 per participant and includes three games of laser tag. Spots are limited, so register now and get ready to suit up, power up, and battle it out!

For the first time in many years, Israeli Elections are being held, and there's a lot to know – and a lot at stake. For those of us here in Canada, it can be hard to follow all the details from afar, but Jewish Federations of North America is here to help! Check out their Israeli Elections website for a clear, easy-to-follow breakdown of what's happening, and sign up for their free One Week Until Israel's Elections webinar with Miri Eisen on Monday, October 19 at noon, just days before election day.

Did You Know? Pongo and Perdita have 15 puppies in 101 Dalmatians? Jimmy Carter was the first U.S. president to celebrate Chanukah in the White House? The café in Friends was called Central Perk? Marc Garneau was the first Canadian in space in 1984? Polar bears have black skin? If you knew even a few of those, you might be ready to put your trivia skills to the test! Join Calgary Jewish Federation on Thursday, October 22 for Tropical Trivia: an evening of fun, fundraising, and seriously good competition in support of the 2026 UJA Campaign. Expect tropical vibes, delicious treats, beachy drinks, and amazing prizes! Grab your smartest friends, build your dream team, and register now. Trust us – you're not going to want to miss this one!

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