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| The ideals that motivate Federations are the precious heritage of our Jewish people. Our parents and grandparents brought these ideals to this country and we are charged with keeping them alive to hand on to our children and grandchildren. United and diverse, traditional and innovative, giving and accepting, the Jewish Federation of Edmonton celebrates the uniqueness of its members and, like a family, care for their own. |
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Welcome to the JFed e-weekly. The JFed
e-weekly is the voice of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton. If you know someone who would appreciate receiving this e-newsletter on a weekly basis, please have them contact our office at
info@edjfed.org
You are encouraged to navigate through all the different links below from the various organizations in our community to learn about upcoming events.
Witten LLP, Barristers & Solicitors
Friday, June 9th - Shabbat Begins - 9:43pm
Saturday, June 10th - Shabbat Ends - 11:25pm
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Heritage Days
A program of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton
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Maccabi
A program of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton
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PJ Library
A program of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton
If your child is between 6 months to 8 years old
Click here to sign up for PJ Library. For more information please contact Dani at
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Holocaust Education
A program of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton
6/6/44: American troops wade through the surf upon arrival at the Normandy beaches on DDay.
Click here to read more
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CIJA
A Beneficiary of UJA
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J.CORE
A program of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton
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Hillel
A program of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton
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Community Calendar
Please remember to add all of your community events to our community calendar.
Click here for the calendar and suggest an event. Please check the calendar before planning an event.
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EJCCF
Edmonton Jewish Community Charitable Foundation
An Associate Organization of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton
Securing our Jewish Future...
For more information please call 780-994-3523.
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Jewish Free Loan Association of Edmonton
 We Provide Loans, We Promise Dignity
A Program of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton - UJA
Jewish Free Loan Association of Edmonton provides interest-free loans to Jewish residents in the greater Edmonton area for living expenses, job training, medical needs, education, and more...
Jewish Free Loan Association of Edmonton is now an accredited member agency of the International Association of Jewish Free Loan Societies.
Helping People Help Themselves
Whether we're offering people a way out of their financial distress, or helping someone to realize a lifelong dream, our recipients maintain dignity and self-sufficiency as they repay their interest free loans.
Our Funds Are Recycled...
The donations we receive from individuals in the Jewish community are used to make loans to people in need. Then, as people repay their loans, we are able to provide loans to other individuals.
Help Us Help Others...
If you know someone in need of a loan, perhaps we can help. Contact us at
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HaKol
The Newsletter of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton
Look for our next HaKol in the June edition of the EJN!
To subscribe to an electronic version of HaKol, please contact Dani at
daniu@edjfed.org
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Grapevine
What's Happening in the Community
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Beth Tzedek Congregation
Your Conservative Alternative
A Beneficiary of UJA
Beth Tzedek Bids Farewell
It is with great sadness that Beth Tzedek Congregation announces that it will be holding its final Shabbat service this coming June 24th. In large part due to a declining membership these past several years, it often became a challenge to ensure a minyan for our regular Shabbat services as well as an appropriate turnout for the High Holidays and other holiday events.
Beth Tzedek has had a twenty-one year history within Edmonton's Jewish community. Most of that time was at the Talmud Torah location in the city's west end. Being a liberal-minded, fully egalitarian congregation that followed a Conservative tradition and liturgy we were pleased to be known as the "Conservative Alternative". Being a smaller but very participatory and community-involved organization, we were proud to be referred to as "the little shul that could".
During that time Beth Tzedek held regular Shabbat and High Holidays services as well as celebrating many bar and bat mitzvahs and other life-cycle events. We hosted all major Jewish functions including our annual communal Seders in the chapel room and held other holiday get-togethers at various members' homes. At the core of Beth Tzedek's sprit was the desire to give back to the community and in a broader sense uphold the spirit of "tikkun olam". Thus it was our pleasure, over the years, to hold several lecture series, movie and educational events as well as participating in larger forums like Mitzvah Day, Yom Hazikaron & Yom Haatzmaut, Remembrance Day, "Shabbat Across Canada", to name a few.
To all our members, past and present, who have devotedly given of themselves as well as our many friends, institutions and organizations within the Edmonton community ... we say "thank you". It has been a pleasure and a privilege.
Martin Bankey, Past-President
Beth Tzedek Congregation
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Beth Ora Congregation
Edmonton's Reform Congregation
"Refresh your Nefesh"
A Beneficiary of UJA
TBO is Edmonton's Reform congregation. We welcome diversity and actively explore and celebrate progressive Judaism in the contemporary world. TBO is an open, inclusive and affirming community. We are committed to egalitarianism, encourage involvement from people of all ages, and welcome members from interfaith families.
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June 9th: Kabbalat Shabbat Service, Friday at 8:00 pm led by Trudianne and Bill Dolman.
- June 15th: TBO Annual General Meeting, Thursday at 7:00 pm.
- June 16th: Pride Shabbat, Friday at 8:00 pm led by Karen Gall with Chavurat HaShir and Edmonton Vocal Minority.
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June 23rd: Kabbalat Shabbat Service, Friday at 8:00 pm led by Lauren Kascak, Henk Deinum and Bert Malo.
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June 30th: Kabbalat Shabbat Service, Friday at 8:00 pm Paula Globerman.
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July 7th: Shabbarbecue, Friday at 6:00 pm with brochot and songs led by Ann Goldblatt, Karla Trejo-Oliver and Debby Waldman; with welcome to Rabbi Caine and her family.
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July 14th: Kabbalat Shabbat Service, Friday at 8:00 pm led by Trudianne and Bill Dolman and Rabbi Caine.
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July 21st: Kabbalat Shabbat Service, Friday at 8:00 pm led by Rabbi Caine and Lauren Kascak.
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July 28th: Kabbalat Shabbat Service, Friday at 8:00 pm led by Rabbi Caine.
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Beth Israel Synagogue
The Family Shul
A Beneficiary of UJA
BETH ISRAEL
The Family Shul
131 Wolf Willow Road, Edmonton, AB
The Annual General Meeting of Edmonton Hebrew Association (a.k.a. Beth Israel Congregation) will take place on Monday, June 26th 2017, at 6:00 pm at the shul.
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Pom Wom Running Club - Sundays 8:00 am, meet at Beth Israel.
-BI Golf Tournament August 17th. Stay tuned for more details.
Weekly Learning
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early morning learning: Daf Yomi and Life Yomi. Times vary, contact the office.
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Monday Latte and Learn for High School Students
6-7 pm at Callingwood Second Cup.
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Tuesday JAM & Pizza for K-8.
3:45-5:15 pm
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Thursday Mishmor
at 7:30 pm. Enjoy some Kollel style cholent and donuts, while you learn and discuss a cariety of topics with different Edmonton Rabbis.
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Kid's Mishna Club -
Weekly at Talmud Torah during lunch.
Learning Courses
-Women's Prayer Seminar - Bringing you to a new level soon! Contact creboh@gmail.com for more information
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Adult Hebrew for Beginners II -
10 week course instructed by Yaara Shabtai. Mondays 7-8:30 pm, April 24th-June 26th. $125 per student. Email
yaara.shabtai@gmail.com
Shabbat for the whole family! Everyone is Welcome!
- Children and Youth Program from age 1-18, every Shabbat, 10:30-11:30 am.
- Join us for services, followed by a community kiddush.
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Beth Shalom Synagogue
Congregation Beth Shalom
A Beneficiary of UJA
Beth Shalom Synagogue invites you to our Shabbat Services on Saturdays at 9:30am, and daily Shaharit on Sundays at 9:00am, and weekdays at 7:30am. Everybody is welcome!
- Friday, June 9th at 6:30 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat Services at Canterbury Court at 8403 142 St.
- Friday, June 16th at 7:00 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat Services at Our Parents' Home.
- Friday, June 23rd at 5:30 pm - Family Shabbat in the Park. Shabbat songs and fun on the playground, followed by dinner.
- Friday, June 23rd at 6:30 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat Services at Canterbury Court at 8403 142 St.
- Thursday, June 29th at 7:00 pm - Torah on Tap for young professionals and students (ages 18-35) at the Earls at 11830 Jasper Ave (next to Beth Shalom).
- Friday, June 30th at 11:00 am - Kadima Bowling and Pizza Party! Open to everyone grades 6-8.
For more information about the events
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Chabad
A Beneficiary of UJA
Camp Gan Izzy gearing up for a fantastic summer!
Up to 20% discount - Register by June 5!
Trips twice a week!
Swimming 3 times a week!
Hot lunch and snacks included!
Sports!
Crafts!
Music!
Baking!
Woodworking!
Electives!
Overnight!
Theme days!
Don't miss out! Space is limited!
Sofer (Scribe) coming to Edmonton
We are pleased to announce that Rabbi Betzalel katkovsky will be in Edmonton from June the 14
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Among his many talents he is a certified scribe who will be available to check both Tefllin and mezuzot.
We have negotiated a special price of 8.00 per mezuzah and 70.00 per pair of Tefillin Canadian.(Providing there are no major issues that need repairing)
According to Jewish law Mezuzot should be checked 2 times
in 7 years
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Although Tefillin do not need checking if they are in good condition it is still advisable to have them checked from time to time.
Rabbi Katkovsky will be working out of the Chabad House 502 Wolf Willow Rd. during his stay .
Please phone either Rabbi Ari at 780-993-1818
or Rabbi Mendy at 780-200-5770
to make arrangements.
As well, Rabbi katkovsky will be giving a talk on Shabbos in Russian to the many Russian speaking Jews in our community at Chabad after davening.
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Na'amat Canada - Edmonton
Enhancing the lives of women and children in Canada and Israel since 1925.
Regular monthly meetings for Tikvah Chaper and
Aviva Chapter.
We offer beautiful personalized cards for all occasions.
For local information please call 780-481-5986.
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Camp BB
Your Summer Home
A Beneficiary of UJA
2017 Registration is Now Open!!
Click here for more information
We're Hiring!! Join the staff at Camp BB!
Click here for more information
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CFHU
Canadian Friends of Hebrew University of Jerusalem
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CJPAC
Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee
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JAHSENA
Jewish Archives and Historical Society of
Edmonton and Northern Alberta
A Beneficiary of UJA
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| JAHSENA SHO.10.1 circa 1946 |
It's that time of year again for graduations and this photo reminds us how we enjoy seeing past graduates. This is the U of A Faculty of Law Class of
1945 - 1946.
Does anybody have other graduating years we could add to our archives? You can keep the original; just allow us to scan it and keep your original!
If you have documents, letters, photos or other documentation of places, peoples or events that you would like us to preserve please contact our office at 780-489-2809 or email jahsena@shaw.ca
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Jewish Senior Citizens' Centre
A Beneficiary of UJA
10052 - 117 Street NW, Edmonton, AB
Phone: 780-488-4241
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
WHAT'S NEW AT THE CENTRE?
LUNCH & LEARN PROGRAMS at 12 pm (noon).
Lunch $9 (non-members), program is free.
PLANNED PROGRAMS - Please RSVP for programs.
EXERCISE CLASSES with Bonnie and Ilonka.
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Jewish Family Services
Help, with Heart, for One and All
A Beneficiary of UJA
Larry Derkach has announced that he will be retiring in March 2018. Larry has been our Executive Director for 16 years, and will be working with the Board as we plan our transition to a new Executive Director. Details will follow in due time.
Judi Card & Barry Greenspan, Co-Presidents, Jewish Family Services
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Jewish National Fund
100% Israel
Honour a loved one today! Say it with trees, say it with JNF!
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Menorah Academy
A Beneficiary of UJA
Register or come for a visit today!
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NCJW
National Council for Jewish Women
Check out our website
www.ncjwc.org
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Our Parents' Home
Beit Horim
A Beneficiary of UJA
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Shiru Hashir
Shiru Hashir is looking for male and female dancers between the ages of 16-65. Starting June 14th.
Training will be provided.
For more information please contact Maya at 780-233-4252. Click here for more info
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Talmud Torah School
A Beneficiary of UJA
Advertise in the new Edmonton Jewish Community Resource Directory!
"Providing a 21st Century Education
Through the Lens of Jewish Values".
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Aviv Dancers
A Beneficiary of UJA
AIFDA dancers preparing for Heritage Days- current and former dancers still welcome.
AGM June 28, for more info contact Stacey Leavitt-Wright
Fun year ahead with Choreographer Roger Weiger coming Sept 8-11 for choreography workshop new choreographies for all groups. Anyone interested in joining AIFDA please contact Sari Uretsky
suretsky@hotmail.com
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BBYO
A Beneficiary of UJA
Save the Date! June 4th, Grade 8 Barbecue! More information to come!
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CHW
Children, Healthcare, Women
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Unveilings
JUNE
Sunday, June 18th at 2:00 pm Alice Abells
JULY
Monday, July 10th at 6:00 pm Basya Finkelshteyn
Sunday, July 16th at 11:30 am Ruth Superstein
Sunday, July 30th at 11:00 am Ricky Furman
August
Friday, August 11th at 1:00 pm Nancy Gurevitch
Sunday, August 27th at 2:00 pm Doreen Cohen
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| The opinions expressed by non-Federation contributors shared on The J-Fed E-Weekly do not necessarily reflect the policies or the positions of the Federation, its staff, and its Board of Directors. |
We would really appreciate your input on our JFED e-weekly. Please email
info@edjfed.org
with your feedback.
See you next week,
Dani Uretsky
Jewish Federation of Edmonton
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