UJA Federation of Greater Toronto
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We preserve and strengthen the quality of Jewish life in Greater Toronto, Canada, Israel and around the world through philanthropic and professional leadership.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Joined September 2008
RT @CIJAinfo: After years of dedicated public service, @DeborahLyonsSE is retiring from her role as Canada’s Special Envoy on Preserving Ho….
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📣 BIG NEWS, Toronto! UJA’s 2025 Campaign Launch is set for Thursday, September 11. This unforgettable evening will bring our community together to kick off UJA’s Annual Campaign and celebrate the power of standing united. Stay tuned for our exciting lineup—featuring voices
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Mazal Tov! ❤️ Nearly five months after his release from captivity in Gaza, former Israeli hostage Sasha Troufanov has proposed to his longtime partner, Sapir Cohen—who was also held hostage. Troufanov, held for 498 days, was freed in the most recent hostage deal in February.
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🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 Canadian Jews, along with countless other communities, share a deep and vibrant history here. We’re proud to be part of Canada’s journey and to celebrate our shared Canadian identity. Wishing everyone a happy and festive Canada Day!
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Mazal Tov!.
We’re proud to share that Noah Shack has been selected by CIJA’s Board as our new CEO. Join us in congratulating @nshack as we look ahead to advancing our urgent work in protecting our values and way of life. You will soon be hearing more from Noah about your critical role
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This last week has been difficult to experience, as we watch and pray for our brothers and sisters in Israel. We know that they are fighting on our behalf—and on behalf of Canadian values, too. We also know that Israelis are the most resilient people in the world. But this isn’t
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UJA Federation of Greater Toronto mourns the heartbreaking and senseless loss of Aviv Atzili z”l, whose body was recovered from Gaza and returned to Israel last week. Aviv, 49, was part of Kibbutz Nir Oz’s emergency team and was murdered on October 7 defending the community.
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As Shabbat ends in Toronto, we are devastated by the widespread destruction across Israel. We pray for a speedy recovery for all those who are injured, and we are holding Israel in our thoughts and prayers. May the memories of those who were murdered be for a blessing, and may
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As we head into Shabbat, we pray for a quiet one, and that the coming days bring peace and security to the people of Israel, and to all in the region who are victimized by the Iranian regime. As a reminder to our community, we will be logged off and closed for Shabbat, and do
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In light of the events unfolding between Israel and Iran, we invite you to join us today at 12:00 PM for A Community Moment for Israel—a short, meaningful gathering featuring Rabbi Rafi Lipner, UJA's senior fellow of strategic Jewish enrichment. Rabbi Lipner will speak about
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Tonight and always, we are keeping Israel in our thoughts and prayers. Am Yisrael Chai.
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RT @CIJAinfo: Today, the Government of Canada voted in favour of a deeply flawed and one-sided UN General Assembly resolution on the Israel….
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UJA Federation of Greater Toronto mourns the heartbreaking and senseless loss of Yair Yaakov z”l, whose body was recovered from Gaza and returned to Israel after nearly 614 days. Yair, 59, was brutally abducted from his home in Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023 alongside his
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Last night, the National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa was defaced with red paint in a hateful, antisemitic act. This was not a protest—it was a hate crime, and it has no place in Canada. The monument honours the six million Jews and countless others murdered during the
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UJA Federation of Greater Toronto mourns with heavy hearts the tragic and senseless murder of Judi Weinstein Haggai and Gadi Haggai, whose bodies were recovered and returned to Israel last night after nearly 608 days. They were both brutally murdered during the October 7, 2023,
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UJA Federation of Greater Toronto is deeply disturbed by reports of a targeted terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, allegedly aimed at members of the Jewish community. According to reports, multiple individuals were set on fire during a peaceful rally in support of bringing
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Tonight marks the beginning of Shavuot, a celebration of receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai. Across the world, Jewish communities will come together for a night filled with Torah learning, meaningful conversations, and spiritual discovery. It’s a time to reflect on the power of
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🌈 As June begins, we’re proud to wish Jewish Toronto a Happy Pride Month! LGBTQ+ Jews are a cherished part of our diverse community. This coming month and always, we celebrate their achievements and reaffirm our dedication to ensure everyone is fully included in the life of
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RT @CIJAinfo: Over the past two days alone, we've seen arrests of violent and hateful protestors in front of a synagogue in Montreal, Ottaw….
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May 25th, 2025: A day filled with unity, pride, and unwavering spirit. Together, we walked. Together, we stood proud. We still can’t get over this historic, record-breaking day!
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