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What you need to know today

 

UJA Federation, TanenbaumCHAT Announce Groundbreaking Tuition Reduction

UJA Federation of Greater Toronto unveiled a $15-million fund that will be used to slash tuition at the Jewish high school TanenbaumCHAT by one-third for the next five years, dropping tuition from close to $28,000 to $18,500 next year and keeping it under $19,000 for the next five years.

CJN

 

This is what it looks like when our community comes together to do good

Helping everyone in Toronto celebrate Purim
On March 5th UJA Federation of Greater Toronto brought together volunteers from Diller Teen Fellows, B'nai Tzedek Teen Philanthropy, Jewish Teen Board, Madrichim in Training and UJA Young Leaders to pack 1,000 Mishloach Manot to help those in need celebrate Purim.
 

Canadian News

JCC

UJA Federation's advocacy agent, CIJA, responds to bomb threat at Miles Nadal JCC

Police sweeps of the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre (MNJCC) at Bloor Street and Spadina Avenue in Toronto and the JCC in London, Ont., turned up no threatening devices. The London JCC was evacuated for about 90 minutes and the Toronto JCC was evacuated for about two hours.

CJN

 
Kimel Family Education Centre

The Kimel Family Education Centre: A Dynamic Hub of Jewish Learning

"This is an exciting time for Jewish education in the GTA, and to know that the Kimel Family Education Centre will continue to play a pivotal role in educating our next generation of leaders is tremendously gratifying to us," the Kimel Family stated.

Jewish Toronto

 
 
 

Today's edition of UJA's News Desk is brought to you by:

Centennial Journey
 
 

International News

US Ambassador to UN

US Ambassador to UN Nikki Haley: Palestinians Must Stop Incitement, Engage in Direct Peace Talks With Israel

US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley made the statement after meeting with her Palestinian counterpart, Riyad Mansour — an encounter she described as "productive."

The Algemeiner

 
Rivlin

Rivlin Invites British Royal Family to Visit Israel

Israeli president asks visiting UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson to relay the invitation to mark the centenary of the Balfour Declaration.

The Jerusalem Post

 
 

Tragic World War II Airman Gets Star Of David On Headstone — 75 Years Later

The headstone of an American soldier killed in World War II was replaced with one bearing a Star of David, according to his wishes.

Forward

 

US lawmakers visit potential sites for embassy move to Jerusalem​

A delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives visited Israel for one day, during which they were to visit possible sites in Jerusalem for the American Embassy.

Jewish Telegraphic Agency

 
 
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Sports & Entertainment

Israel Baseball

Israel advances to second round of World Baseball Classic

Netherlands' 6-5 defeat of Taiwan propels Jewish state's squad into next stage; team set to face Dutch on Thursday.

Times of Israel

 
 
Purim Books

The Five Best Children's Books for Purim

There are a lot of mediocre Purim books. That's because there are a lot of mediocre books about everything. But here are a few selections that aren't just good Purim stories, they're good story-stories.

Tablet Magazine

 
 

UJA Community Updates

100 Days of Fitness

100 Days of Fitness!

In honour of UJA Federation's Centennial, UJA and its Jewish Community Centres (JCC) have launched a 100 Days of Fitness promotion. Every JCC member who visits a JCC fitness centre 100 times between January 2nd and September 1st will win a 100 Days of Fitness water bottle and be entered into draws for great prizes. 
The first draw was held today for anyone that visited a Centre 15 times or more in February. Pictured is Jeff Springer, SVP for Corporate Affairs and Cathy Kenopic, manager of Prosserman Fitness picking the winner of Raptors tickets. Mazel Tov to Andrew Bolton, a member of the Schwartz/Reisman Centre. 
 
100 Days of Fitness

Ethiopian-Israeli Singer AvevA Dese makes Canadian Debut

Ashkenaz presents the Canadian premiere of Israel's AvevA Dese on Thursday March 23 at Lula lounge (1485 Dundas st. west). A rising star in the Israeli World music scene, AvevA's exciting music blends funky African groove with the fresh urban beat of Tel Aviv, with songs in English, Amharic and Hebrew. The show also features Daniel Barnes' EthioJazz Quartet. For more info and tickets visit www.ashkenaz.ca
 

Remembering Our Past

Purim party at the Weinreich home on Joicey Blvd., (Toronto, ON), 1965.  Ontario Jewish Archives, Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre, Accession 2006-12-2. 

Tamara and Mietek Weinreich hosted annual Purim celebrations at their home with lavish décor courtesy of Tamara Weinrech. Later the couple monetized the success of these events to raise funds for the Anne Frank Foundation. Contact the OJA and share your memories of these fabulous celebrations! Our stories are your stories.
 

Upcoming Events

  • Mar 9 - Jobs Canada - Toronto Job Fair
  • Mar 11 - A Temple Sinai Program - Oy What A Night
  • Mar 12 - Adath Israel Congregation Annual Purim Carnival
  • Mar 12 - Seven Good Years with Etgar Keret
See all events on our Community Calendar.

Candle lighting for this Shabbat, Friday, March 10th is at 6:00pm.
 
 

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