Canada’s Jewish Community Mourns the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II

Ottawa, ON – UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), and Canada’s Jewish Federations were deeply saddened to hear the news that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has passed away.

For seven decades, the Queen has served as head of state of Canada …

Meet UJA’s Vice President of Community Mobilization and Volunteerism

Having worked throughout the Toronto Jewish community for nearly two decades, Ryla Braemer has a unique perspective that she brings to her current role as Vice President of Community Mobilization and Volunteerism at UJA. Ryla chatted with UJA’s Rebecca Ostroff about what her team has been …

How We are Fighting Antisemitism

A Special Update from the Desk of Linda Frum

 

While the fight against antisemitism never stops, it feels especially urgent at this time of year.

In the coming days, Jewish students will return to university campuses, where many will face the h…

Meet UJA's Social Services & Community Innovation Director

Joshua Otis on what’s facing the most vulnerable community members in our city

 

Having worked at UJA for five years, Joshua Otis has a lot to share from his time as Social Services & Community Innovation Director. From connecting with his Jewish identity and community at Wilfrid Laurie…

Israeli Schulich Leader Committed to Tech Innovation

Since his days in the Israeli Scouts, building things from scratch using rope and wood, Asaf Aronson has always enjoyed using creative thinking to develop innovative solutions. Now a Schulich Leader and third-year Mechanical Engineering student in Israel’s Technion, Asaf hopes to apply thi…