Welcome to the
JFED e-weekly
Febrruary 8th, 2019
3rd of Adar
Candle lighting times;
Friday, February 8th - 5:12 pm Shabbat begins
Saturday, February 9th - 6:27 pm Shabbat ends
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Programs of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton
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We are reminding you of a vote to take place on February 11 at the Talmud Torah. All members in accordance with our bylaws have the right to vote at this meeting.
RE-VOTE OF TALMUD TORAH SPECIAL MEETING REGARDING JCC
FEBRUARY 11, 2019, 7:00 PM
TALMUD TORAH SCHOOL
6320 172 St NW
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Hillel Board Game Night
- Tuesday, February 12th 7-10:00 pm at the Hexagon Cafe (Whyte Ave.)
Hillel supports Jewish students on campus.
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JFNA's 2019 LGBTQ Pride Mission
We are delighted to announce a
limited time offer of $500 off the mission land cost
for the upcoming JFNA LGBTQ Pride Mission to Israel. This is a first come, first serve opportunity for
up to 20 participants who register before Wednesday, February 13
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Newspaper of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton
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Click here to read our latest edition
The latest edition is in the February edition of the Edmonton Jewish News. There are more copies available at the Jfed Offices.
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J.CORE - Jewish Community Outreach Reconnect Edmonton
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For more information about JCORE
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New Program! Introducing PJ Our Way!
Free chapter books for children ages 9-11.
If your child is 6 months to 8 years old,
Click here
to register your child for PJ Library and receive free books monthly courtesy of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
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Hold the date:
The Jewish Federation of Edmonton will hold our annual Yom Hashoah Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony on May 2nd at the Alberta Legislature. Stay tuned for details.
Liberation 75
- Global Gathering of Holocaust Survivors, Descendants, Educators, and Friends. Metro Toronto Convention Centre May 31st to June 2nd, 2020.
Click here for more info
February 5th, 1943, the first Aktion in the Bialystok ghetto took place
. Around 10,000 Jews were rounded up and taken to either Auschwitz or Treblinka. An additional 900 were shot inside the ghetto.
Click here to read more
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Ethiopian Aliyah, Jewish Doers, and Supporting Immigrant Lone Soldiers
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Please Note:
People who need to renew passports or get military deferral can do so through Steve Shafir of Witten at 780-441-3222.
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The Edmonton Jewish Community Charitable Foundation (EJCCF) helps people support Jewish causes that are important to them.
Click here for more info
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Jewish Free Loan Edmonton
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Jewish Free Loan Edmonton grants interest-free loans to members of the Edmonton Jewish Community who are in need of temporary financial assistance.
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RE-VOTE OF TALMUD TORAH SPECIAL MEETING REGARDING JCC
FEBRUARY 11, 2019, 7:00 PM
TALMUD TORAH SCHOOL
6320 172 St NW
The Jewish Federation of Edmonton provides scholarships to Talmud Torah.
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Community Shabbaton with Rabbi Moishe New
Friday, February 8, 6:30 pm.A delicious Shabbos dinner, at Beth Israel Synagogue.
Topic: NEVER ENOUGH! What's really behind the endless quest for more, and the secret to a serene and satisfying life.
For more information and to register call (780) 200-5770 or visit ChabadEdmonton.
International Shabbaton in New York City
February 21-25. Register
here
to ensure your spot.
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Rabbi Search Committee
would like to invite you to the Beth Shalom Congregation’s Focus Group
Date: Sunday, February 10th; Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Lower Auditorium
6333/301
Please Save the Date!
Rabbi Search Committee would like to invite the congregation to meet with our first Rabbi Candidate
Rabbi Steven Schwartzman
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Please join us in support of Camp BB Riback Kegger Fundraiser
Rio Terrace Community Hall
15500 - 76 Ave NW, Edmonton
March 16 @ 6:30 pm
Tickets $50.00
Please help our camp raise $70,000
by volunteering for just one shift at our upcoming casino. Tuesday March 12th, and Wednesday March 13th, 2019.
The Jewish Federation of Edmonton provides scholarships to Camp BB.
Click here
to apply for next year (starting in January 2019).
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Youth Program Director Wanted!
Games and Toys Needed
M'Dor L' Dor
- from Generation to Generation. Weekly learning for parents and children, starting one hour after Havdallah.
Click here for more info
Boker Torah
Sunday Mornings at BI.
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Menorah Academy Presents:
Super Soul Sunday
Sunday, March 3rd, 9am - 2pm.
Schachris 8:30 am.
Featuring the Amazing Storyteller
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JAHSENA - The Jewish Archives and Historical Society of Edmonton and Northern Alberta
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Preserving the history of the Edmonton Jewish Community from generation to generation.
Click here
to visit the website.
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AIFDA - Aviv Israeli Folk Dance Association
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Circle Dancing Tuesdays
- 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Talmud Torah Gym and Sundays 7:15 pm to 9:15 pm at Lecky School of Dance.
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CJPAC - Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee
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If you are in grades 9 through 12 and interested in joining BBYO please contact Deb Lipton at
dlipton@bbyo.org
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Canadian Friends of Hebrew University of Jerusalem
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National Geographic™ calls the Israel National Trail (INT) one of “20 epic hikes” in the world. Each spring CFHU walks a different section of the 1,009 km long trail.
This year’s trek starts from the Dead Sea and finishes in Jerusalem.
Join us and discover Israel differently!
March 3-8, 2019
Click here
for details, pricing and registration forms or email us at
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Come together right now to improve the lives of women, children and families in need.
Click here
to order your card today!
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2019 Strategic Plan Survey
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Na'amat -
Enriching the lives of women and children in Israel since 1925.
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ORT - Edmonton
- Providing Education and Training in communities worldwide.
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NCJW - Edmonton -
The National Council of Jewish Women - ensuring the rights of women, children, and the disabled.
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Schmooze and News
Click here
to read our latest newsletter.
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Chevra Kadisha Unveilings
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There are no unveilings until further notice.
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