The Community Relations Committee of Calgary Jewish Federation actively engages in external, interfaith, ethno-cultural, and government relations. It leads efforts in Calgary to advocate on issues important to the Jewish community and to combat anti-Semitism.
Goals include
- Provide a respected voice for the Calgary Jewish community and serve as its ambassador
- Enhance relationships with the numerous ethno-cultural, religious and political organizations in the city and province
- Enhance understanding and support in Calgary for Israel.
- Increase community dialogue on issues of concern to the Jewish community.
- Ensure that adequate and appropriate security measures are in place at all Jewish institutions.
- Together with our partners at CIJA (The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs), we are dedicated to improving the quality of Jewish life in Canada by advancing the public policy interests of Canada’s organized Jewish community.
To become involved with or inquire about the work of the Community Relations Committee, please email Rob Nagus.
Communicating and Connecting
As your representative in the broader Jewish community, Calgary Jewish Federation hosted or participated in the following:
- Stampede Breakfast co-hosted by Federation, CIJA and CJPAC
- Community Security Briefing for staff of all agencies
- All-party Federal Election Forum
- Police Diversity Training
- Wine and Cheese at the Alberta Legislature
- Panel “Grassroots in a Dry Land” hosted by Intercultural Dialogue Institute
- Diversity Day at Bob Edwards Junior High School
- Faith in Canada 150: workshop
- Canadian Race Relations Foundation Panel on Diversity as part of the Urban Agenda
- On-going meetings with RCMP and Calgary Police Service
- On-going relationship building with faith/cultural groups
Statement and Media Releases
Media Release: Jewish Federations Commend the Alberta Government’s Announcement to Mandate Holocaust Education
- November 10, 2023 - Calgary Jewish Federation and Jewish Federation of Edmonton applaud the Government of Alberta for taking the step to mandate Holocaust education as part of the province’s new social studies curriculum.
Opinion: Never Again is Now – The Need to Denounce Antisemitism and Hatred
- On November 3, 2023, Federation President Lisa Libin shared an important OpEd in the Calgary Herald, urging that all good citizens and leaders must use their voices to denounce antisemitism and hate.
Situation in Israel
- On March 13, 2023, Jared Shore shared a message to our community regarding the current situation in Israel.