Welcome to the Calgary Jewish Community

Up Coming Events

    For (Bat Mitzvah) Girls Only! Kollel Kids! Bat Mitzvah Programme
    Add meaning to your special celebration! Including pizza!
    Wednesdays 4:15-5:00pm Contact Gila Ross or call 454-7184/975-7184.

    HOJMI Education -Rabbi Yisroel Miller presents Mondays, January 8 to February 8
    Lecture 1: Mench-ology 101 @ 7:20pm - Lecture 2: Great Jewish Thinkers @ 8:15pm

    JOLT (JIAS Opportunities Leadership Training), starts January 25, 2010 (4th Monday/ month for 10 months) 6:30 to 9:00pm @ Jewish Family Service Calgary. Intended as a portal into the Jewish community, JOLT is a leadership development program targeting members of the Russian-speaking Jewish community. Contact Irena Karshenbaum 

    5th Annual ONE Shabbat ONE World with world renown teacher and lecturer Rabbi Manice Friedman of S. Paul MN. January 29-31, 2010. A project of The Calgary JLI (Jewish Learning Institute).

    Calgary Jewish Academy: Open House
    Monday, February 1 - Friday, February 5th  8:30-11:30 am   6700 Kootenay Street SW
    Contact Kim Chulsky, Director of Admissions at 403-253-3992.
     
    Calgary Jewish Academy: 2010 'Feed the Hungry' Sunday Dinner
    Sun., Feb. 7, 2010 Cost: $1,000 (Ticket is tax deductible)
    For ticket purchase contact Monique Popko or call 403-253-3992 .

    Winter Session Courses at the JCC - Cultural Arts
    Art Classes, Ceramics, Conversational Hebrew, Quest Theatre,
    Ceramics, Israeli Folk Dance, Mother & Daughter Judaica Arts, Ballroom and Latin Dancing and more. Check     JCC website for details.


     

     

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      Helping the Victims of the Haiti Earthquake

      The Jewish Communities across North America, including the Calgary Jewish Community Council (CJCC) are partnering to provide aid and relief to victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on Tuesday.

      Funds collected through the Federation's Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund will be distributed through United Israel Appeal Canada. The federal government plans to match donations from Canadians to build an emergency fund up to $100 million to help humanitarian efforts in Haiti.

      The 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck about 10 miles southwest of the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince on Tuesday evening. The worst earthquake ever experienced by Haiti has left thousands dead and injured. Some 3 million Haitians may face hardship in the aftermath of this disaster.

      "Our hearts go out to the victims of this terrible tragedy in a nation already suffering from so many challenges,” said Lance Davis, Executive Director of The Calgary Jewish Community Council. “Working with our partners at the Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) and Israid, we hope to provide assistance and comfort to the people of Haiti, by using the reach of our continental movement for the deepest possible impact."  Please Click HERE to donate  or Click HERE for more information. Thank you so much for your generosity.

      • Israel has joined over 35 countries around the world to assist with rescue missions in Haiti – particularly in the areas of emergency medical, security and communication response.  Click to READ MORE. 

        

      Save the Date

        Legendary Guitar Artist, David Broza

        Sunday, March 14, 2010
        7:30 pm
        Temple B'nai Tikvah: 900-47th Ave. S.W.

        Sponsored by the Temple B'nai Tikvah, the Calgary Folk Music Festival and the Calgary Jewish Community Council. Tickets are available at the Temple: 403-252-1654, the JCC: 403-253-8600 or on-line at Calgary Folk Music Festival

         

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          Travel Opportunities

            Washington D.C. April 25 - 30th, 2010
            The Asper Human Rights & Holocaust Studies Program is             still accepting applications for the 2010 program for Grade 9 students. Contact Ilana for details.

            Israel 2010 with Calgary Jewish Community Council, April 8-19, 2010: Scientists, Doctors, Engineers: Come see how Israel has become an innovator in science and technology.  Contact Judy Shapiro

            The Land & the Spirit Mission to Israel with JLI (Jewish Learning Institute) March 7-15, 2010 Experience ISRAEL in a whole new way. Contact Rabbi Mordechai Groner