of P2G, we have become family. Our ties go beyond the business we conduct or the goals we share to a deep personal and emotional connection. We invite everyone in the community to share this feeling by visiting our region, meeting our friends here, and visiting our projects. If you are looking for a project to support in Israel, let us discuss the needs of the region with you. If you are traveling to Israel, let us plan a few very special days for you in the north, one of the most beautiful areas in the country. We can arrange visits with the leadership and the residents of the region. If Israel is your passion, consider getting involved in the P2G decision-making, hearing directly from amazing Israelis about the vast array of needs in the region, and about their gratitude for how much we support them, morally and financially. Let’s not keep this relationship a secret any longer. In the coming months, we will share updates on some of our partnered projects, as well as our Calgary specific ones, highlighting the leveraged impact we are making in the Upper Galilee with our Canadian and Israeli partners. P2G is (very quietly) one of the many meaningful things we do as a community – let’s shout it from the rooftops!

Adam Silver, CEO Cathy ColeCalgary Jewish Federation P2G Chairand Calgary JCC

Shalom from the Upper Galilee! We write this column while in Israel for Partnership 2Gether (P2G) meetings.

This program is possibly the best kept secret in our community and should be a source of great pride. For the last few days, we have spent time with the most fantastic group of volunteers and professionals from across Canada and the most northern region of Israel. Our conversations, site visits, and planning sessions all focused on strengthening Israel, Jewish peoplehood, and on cultivating mutual respect and responsibility in our efforts. P2G pairs six Canadian communities – Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Atlantic Canada with the five municipalities of Etzba Hagalil – the Galilee Panhandle – Kiryat Shmona, Metulla, Yesod HaMa’ala, Upper Galilee Regional Council (kibbutzim), and Mevo’ot Hermon Regional Council (moshavim). Our P2G relationship has two goals – to build Gesher Chai (living bridges) between Israel and Canada, and to build capacity in an underprivileged region that is of huge strategic importance to Israel. Surrounded on three sides by Lebanon and Syria, it is essential that Etzba Hagalil remains populated and strong – and we take our partnership in that task seriously. Over our three-day visit, we have visited day care centres, schools, Tel Hai College, a seniors centre, a home for adults with special needs, community centres, municipal offices, a radio station, and other institutions and initiatives which receive support, both from the partnership and, in some cases, specifically from Jewish Calgary.

We should all take pride in the fact that the Canadian communities have made a significant and powerful impact on the social and educational framework of the north. Because of our support, Etzba Hagalil is a better place to live.

Many Jewish Calgarians are aware of the Gesher Chai youth exchanges, which are such an important part of our Calgary-Israel connection. In fact we are now preparing to welcome a delegation of Israeli students who will be hosted by Calgary Jewish Academy grade nines. But few of you have experienced the other amazing Gesher Chai that we have built as a result of P2G, mainly the relationships between the Canadian volunteers and professionals and our Israeli partners – the mayors and volunteers of the region. Because

The strength of a people.The power of community.

a message from adam and cathy

Calgary Jewish Federation wants you! We have lots of exciting information to share about upcoming programs and events. If you are not already receiving our publications, please send us your contact information and we will be sure to bring you up to date on happenings in Jewish Calgary. To sign up today, please contact Aviva Kolotinsky at 403-444-3157 or akolotinsky@jewishcalgary.org. 

For information contact Jordan Waldmanat jwaldman@jewishcalgary.org or 403-444-3146.

JAC ShabbatJanuary 15, 2016

6:30pmFREE (donations accepted)

SAVE THE DATE

sung to the tune of Maoz Tsur

Chanukah is made for fun, Latkes and candles for everyoneJoin with PJ Library®, For dancing and crafts at the JCC

If you are under eight, Come at 6 and don’t be lateDecember 12th, the perfect day,

You and your parents can come and play Then we’ll join the family fun, With JCC and everyone!

All programs on these pages are funded in part by your donation to United Jewish Appeal.

Family DancePJ Chanukah

ParT yJewdo December 24, 2015 Palomino Smokehouse9:00pmReunite with your friends for the best party ofthe year.

Hillel Shabbat ShabbangJanuary 22-24, 2016 Regional Hillel Conference with Edmonton, Winnipeg and Calgary. Will overlap with Avi Shabbat.

Avi ShabbatJanurary 22, 2016Calgary JCCDoors open 6:30pm, Reception 7:00pmHillel’s annual interfaith dinner.

SaveDatethe

Save the Date:Kesher Klub Chanukah Party with Cantor Russ Jayne • December 6

1:00-2:30pm • Calgary JCC

Members of Kesher Klub joined students from Akiva

Academy for a creative session of Chanukah craft

making on November 1 at the JCC. These kind of events are a regular part of Calgary Jewish Federation’s

inclusion awareness program.

Did you know?February is

Jewish disability

awareness month

Pomegranate is produced by Calgary Jewish Federation.

Shalom Baby Play Group: For the Under TwosThursday Mornings

9:45am - Noon | Calgary JCC

Next Meeting DateDecember 10 December 18

PJ Library® Tot Shabbat: For the Under Threes

Friday Mornings9:45 - 10:30am | Calgary JCC

Next Meeting Date

For information, contact Kathie at kwainer@jewishcalgary.org or 403-537-8592

PJ Library®

Funded by Lion of Judah in honour ofJenny Belzberg, Myra Paperny & Faith Riback

Adult Asper Program

Join us on both a guided and self-guided tour of the

CMHR, listen to speakers from the Immigrant and Refugee

Community Organization, visit the beautiful and fascinating

Hermetic Museum at the Manitoba legislature, view the charming Manitoba museum, and enjoy delicious food and

friendly Winnipeg culture.

$850 per person based on double occupancy includes flight, hotel, ground transportation, two breakfasts, dinner, taxes, tips, entrance fees into all museums and programs,

and administration fees. Note: Space is limited.

January 29, 30 and Februray 1, 2016

Have you always wanted to attend the Asper Human Rights and Holocaust Studies program?

Well, now you can!

Calgary Jewish Federation is proud to pilot an ADULT trip to visit the NEW Canadian Museum

of Human Rights in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Contact Ilana Krygier Lapides at 403-444-3162 or ikrygierlapides@jewishcalgary.org for information.

Calgary Jewish Federation partnered with the Jewish Federation of Edmonton, The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) and The Canadian Jewish Public

Affairs Committee (CJPAC) to host “Israeli Wine Meets Canadian Cheese,” a reception in Edmonton for MLAs and political staff. Twenty-nine MLAs representing all the political parties accepted the invitation to meet with

leaders of the Alberta Jewish community. Ten Calgarians traveled to Edmonton for the event, including Federation board and Community Relations Committee

members, as well as a representative of Beth Tzedec Congregation and The Calgary Jewish Community Foundation.

The Honourable Joe Ceci, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Finance with Dylan Hanley of CIJA.

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Monday January 25 and Tuesday January 26, 2016

Various positions and shifts available, at Deerfoot Inn and Casino.For more information and / or to volunteer contact Irena Karshenbaum at 403-537-8594 or ikarshenbaum@jewishcalgary.org.

Volunteer for a In support of Calgary Jewish Federation programs and services

An AmAzing summer And life-long friendships

The perfecT chAnukAh gifT

One Happy Camper provides grants of up to $1,000 to children attending Jewish overnight camp for the first time.*

Visit onehappycamper.org to find your camp and apply.

For information, contact Judy Shapiro at 403.444.3153 or jshapiro@jewishcalgary.org

*Some conditions apply

International Holocaust Remembrance DayWednesday January 27, 2016

Save the Date

LEGISLATURE Wine and Cheese RECEPTION

The Asper Foundation Human Rights and Holocaust Studies Program

Registration is now open for the Asper Holocaust and Human Rights Studies program to visit the Canadian Human Rights Museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Visit www.jewishcalgary.org/asper to download an application form and learn more.

For Grade 9 Students

Contact Ilana Krygier Lapides at 403-444-3162 or ikrygierlapides@jewishcalgary.org for information.

Good value for good values.A Jewish Day School Education now is an investment

in the Jewish future you give your children.

jewishcalgary.org

2015

Because... community is built by its constituents. Because... together we are stronger.

There’s a common misconception that the definition of the Hebrew word Tzedaka is “charity”, but it is really more akin to “justice.” That makes sense when you consider not what Tzedaka is, but more importantly, what it does. In a just society, provision is made for those in need. Ensuring that citizens live in safety and security is a just cause. To live a Jewish life as fully as one wishes to is a human right. That being said, good will paired with selfless deeds can help bring justice to the world, but it is a challenge to support these efforts without some financial commitment.

Calgary Jewish Federation’s expertise is in assessing the broad needs of our community, then strategizing and fundraising to meet as many of those needs as possible. By supporting the united campaign of our community, our partner agencies - who are experts in their fields - can spend more of their time on what they do best, rather than fundraising. The common good can only come from broad support of our community’s services and programs.

As we near the end of Federation’s 2015 United Jewish Appeal campaign, we urge everyone to consider their role in maintaining Jewish Calgary and sustaining the Jewish People across the globe. If you’ve already made a gift, thank you. If you haven’t, we would be eager to discuss the positive impact you can make.

There’s still time to donate and receive a charitable tax receipt. Please give generously, online at www.jewishcalgary/waystogive, by phone when your canvasser calls you, or at the office through Diana Kalef (403-444-3154), irena Karshenbaum (403-537-8594) or aviva Kolotinsky (403-444-3157).

Larry Katz, Debbie Ryder and Yannai Segal2015 UJA Co-Chairs

A Message from UJA 2015 Co-Chairs Larry Katz, Debbie Ryder and Yannai Segal

JAC presents

Gold&BlackGalaSaturday December 5

Doors open at 7:30pm

Penthouse at International Hotel

jac invites you to get dressed to the nines and join in this elegant casino soiree to support Uja.

Gamble for a good cause!$36 Early Bird Admission • $45 at door

For info contact jordan waldman at 403-444-3146.

Register at www.jewishcalgary.org

Inquire about

FREE admission

Help our community reach $3,000,000 and 2,000 donors!

$2.39 MILLION

donors1,255

UJA Update

Because... giving yourtime is a mitzvah. Cell-a-Thon

Kol Hakavod and thank you to Cell-a-Thon volunteers for giving an evening on November 18, helping to sustain our wonderful community and make the world a better place by dialing on their cell phones – there’s no app to replace that kind of commitment.

reMeMber tOdONAte befOre

yeAr eNd

CJA Fundraising for UJAThe Calgary Jewish Academy raised over $1,200 for the UJA campaign through a floor hockey tournament, treat sale, and draws. Kol Hakavod to the students for their efforts and to the teachers for their support!

Campaign

Because... Miri David and her husband found the transition from Israel to Calgary difficult. They were

grateful at the time for the help of Jewish Family Service Calgary (JFSC), which helped them find an apartment and furniture. Miri felt good about planting Jewish roots in a new country, so naturally her next concern was where to send their children to school. She wanted to send them to The Calgary Jewish Academy but knew they wouldn’t be able to afford it without subsidy. Later, after a divorce and time spent in a women’s shelter, Miri again found herself in need of community support – and she credits JFSC with easing a very difficult situation.

Despite the significant obstacles she now faced, Miri was still determined that her children would be immersed in Jewish life. The Integrated Bursary Program of Calgary Jewish Federation provided the funds needed to send Miri’s children to CJA, join BBYO, and attend Camp BB Riback.

“IBP saved us, it was always there for us”, says Miri.

Your donation to Federation’s annual United Jewish Appeal campaign enables participation in Jewish life.

a child should never be deprivedof jewish experiences.

Calgary Jewish Federation and UJA Partner Agencies

Support your community by giving generously to the 2015 UJA campaign.

online: www.jewishcalgary.orgin person: Aviva Kolotinsky at the Federation OfficeMail: Calgary Jewish Federation / UJA 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2V 4V7Phone: 403-444-3157

LiveGenerously

DonateNow

Calgary Jewish Federation is planning to raise an estimated $3,000,000 this year through the annual United Jewish Appeal Campaign. Estimated campaign costs are 12 percent of funds raised. UJA charitable gifts will be allocated to programs described in Federation publications including our Annual Report, Pomegranate, EPom and www.jewishcalgary.org. For more information, contact Diana Kalef at 403-444-3154. Our address is Jerusalem Road, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2V 4V7. We are incorporated in the Province of Alberta.

Integrated Bursary Program - 2015

$453KTotal Allocation

The IBP process is dignified, anonymous and confidential. Bursaries are based on financial need

and determined by a committee of

community volunteers.

Without IBP I wouldn’t be able to survive, and

my kids wouldn’t be able to go to school and to camps that they like so much – and to keep their Jewish roots. Thank you so much again and again.

Thank you for this program, it

is helping me and other families in financial difficulties a lot. Keep up the great work!

Total Families82

Total Kids160

Day SchoolsAkiva Academy

Calgary Jewish Academy 1 1 0

Camp BBRiback

14

43 JCC Day Camp

52

JCC Membership