February 6, 2026 | 19 Shevat 5786

Help us shape the future of Jewish Calgary by completing our Community Survey! Calgary Jewish Federation's (CJF) Strategic Planning Committee and Board of Directors are embarking on an important strategic planning process, and we are asking for your input. Check your email inbox (and spam mail) for a 100% confidential CJF Community Survey from Finley & Associates. To ensure that your voice is heard and that CJF continues to meet the evolving needs of our strong and dynamic community, please complete the survey by 11:59pm on February 18.

Join us during Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) for Chair or Not Chair — That Is the Question: Celebrating JDAIM 2026, an inspiring afternoon exploring the power of Inclusion. This free program on Sunday, February 22 from 2:30 to 5:00pm at the Paperny Family JCC, includes a screening of Itzhak, a compelling documentary about the life, artistry, and accessibility journey of world-renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman. The film will be followed by a discussion and live performance by violinist Mariya Usachev Bukhta and pianist Rachel Kreyner. Register online. Childcare available.

You are invited to a powerful virtual conversation, Never Forget: Montana Tucker on the Holocaust, Antisemitism, and Hope, where award-winning actress, singer, dancer, and activist Montana Tucker discusses her mission to inspire love over hate. Through her acclaimed docu-series How To: Never Forget, Montana chronicles her deeply personal journey to Poland and brings history, remembrance, and responsibility into urgent focus today. Moderated by Emily Sztabzyb, this online event will take place on Sunday, February 22, from 7:00 to 8:30pm. Register online or contact Amy Glassman-Boiko for more information.

Did You Know? We are proud to announce that Marley Gillies will be joining the CIJA team as Senior Director, Alberta, marking the establishment of CIJA's first office in the province. Marley will work closely with the leadership teams of Calgary Jewish Federation and the Jewish Federation of Edmonton to strengthen and expand Jewish advocacy efforts across Alberta. Welcome, Marley!

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