October 31, 2025 | 9 Cheshvan 5786

We’re thrilled to welcome back Amy Glassman-Boiko to the CJF team! Amy has been doing incredible work behind the scenes with the Holocaust and Human Rights: Remembrance and Education department — taking on key roles in programs such as the Annual Holocaust Education Symposium and Teacher's Convention. Now, she’s back in the office, uplifting and elevating our community's survivors and descendants, educators and dedicated volunteers. Connect with Amy if you would like to reach out or learn more.

Following the success of our 2025 pilot program, Calgary Jewish Federation is proud to launch Momentum: a year-long journey of growth, learning, and connection for Jewish mothers with a child 18 years or under. This transformative experience includes a life-changing trip to Israel in May 2026, as well as monthly in-person gatherings for a full year. Save the date for our Momentum Kickoff Party on Saturday, January 17 where applications will officially open. If you're ready to invest in yourself, your family, and our community, we would love to hear from you! Express your interest today by filling out a short online form.

Now in its seventh year, Calgary's Life & Legacy® program continues to shape the future of Jewish Calgary in significant ways. More than 600 donors have already pledged an estimated $17.5 million, ensuring our community's vitality for generations to come. Thanks to these visionary commitments, local organizations can look ahead with greater confidence, knowing endowment funds will help sustain their essential work for years to come. Moving from giving today to formalizing your legacy is a natural and meaningful step—one that ensures your values live on in perpetuity. To learn more, contact Diana Kalef or Joseph Tappenden.

Did You Know? PJ Library® and UJA are thrilled to introduce the Campaign Gift Guide – a snapshot of how your generosity helps build a vibrant, inclusive, and secure Jewish community. This guide highlights the real cost of sustaining Jewish Calgary's programs and services, showing how every gift, big or small, makes a direct impact. Take a look and see the difference you make! Give Today. Strengthen Tomorrow. Together We Can.

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