Welcome to the Calgary Jewish Community - Bruchim Haba'im!

    Calgary Jewish Federation (CJF) is the community’s central funding, planning and coordinating body.  We proudly fund vital programs and services through our annual United Jewish Appeal Campaign and allocate resources according to a strategic plan based on Jewish communal needs and priorities. CJF also offers programming with specific emphasis on leadership development, outreach and Holocaust education.

     

    BESA Exhibit

    This inspiring exhibit pays tribute to the 17 of the 63 Albanian Muslims recognized by Yad Vashem as Righteous Among the Nations:  Jan. 27 - Feb. 11 at the JCC.  Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
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      Financial help for Jewish programs - the IBP

      If Jewish day schools, camp, and other recreational activities are beyond your reach, you may qualify for Calgary Jewish Federation's 2012/2013 Integrated Bursary Program for the Calgary Jewish community. Deadline is March 16, 2012
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        Tu B'Shevat Family Shabbat Dinner - JCC, PJ Library & YLD

        Join us for a special celebration of Shabbat and Tu B’Shevat, the New Year of the Trees. Enjoy a delicious Shabbat dinner, sing, make a craft and have fun! Friday, Feb. 3rd, 6:00pm, JCC 
        Adults: $20, Children: $10, Tots under two: Free
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          PJ Goes to Preschool!

          PJ Library® Calgary invites children between the ages of 3-5 to a special Get-To-Know-Preschool program. Learn a song, eat snack and enjoy preschool. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Fri. Dec. 9, 9:30am at the Akiva Academy and Fri. Feb. 10, 9:30am at the Calgary Jewish Academy
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            Comedy without Apology - Steve Hofstetter

            NWC BBYO Alumni and Hillel Calgary invite you to laugh with Steve Hofstetter - TV appearances include E!, Late Late Show and True Hollywood Story. Sat., Feb. 11, 2012, 7pm, JCC. Tickets $20 in advance/$25 at the door.
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              It's Israel's 65th birthday and you're invited!

              Join hosts Joe and Sondra Spier and Calgary Jewish Federation for the trip of a lifetime to Israel in celebration of her 65th Birthday. Great tours, off-the-map sites, and gala celebrations.  April 16, 2013
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                *NEW* The 92nd Street Y 'Live' from NYC!

                Live from the 92 St. Y brings the world most compelling people straight to our JCC throughout the year. Elie Wiesel, Madeleine Albright, Mandy Patinkin, and many more.  New Reduced price! $10/admission, $25 for 3, $40 for 5, Students free. Calgary JCC.
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                  One happy camper - save $1000 on fees 
                   
                  Give your child the summer of a lifetime at any overnight Jewish summer camp and save $1,000 on camp fees!

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                    Shalom Camp - a resource guide

                    Calgary Jewish Federation is proud to offer "Shalom Camp" a resource guide for Calgary Families of all participating Jewish overnight camps across Canada. 
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                          Calgary Jewish Federation welcomes and supports children and adults with disabilities as well as their families.  If you or a loved one need special accommodations to participate in our programs, activities or services, please contact our Outreach Coordinator, Klara Meyers, at 403-978-2324 or kmeyers@cjcc.ca