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Jewish Federation is participating in a national Jewish Disability Lobby Day on Parliament Hill on February 21, 2017. Judy Shapiro, our associate executive director, will join representatives from across the country in meeting with MPs to advocate on behalf of Jewish people with disabilities. As JDAIM lights the way, let us all be reminded to be more compassionate, more empathetic, and to value the specialness of those who are different from us. We all have something to learn from one another, and oſten the greatest of learnings come from opening our minds and hearts to others. Because… we are diverse but united. Because…we work together to improve our community each day. Because… together we are stronger. B’Shalom, Adam Silver, Chief Executive Officer Calgary Jewish Federation F riends, We have come to the close of our official United Jewish Appeal fund-raising season (although it’s never too late to donate!) As a community, we owe a debt of gratitude to Larry Katz and Yannai Segal, our 2016 UJA Campaign Co-Chairs, to all of our canvassers, and to our amazing staff team for running a good campaign in a very tough year. is year, we did not reach our goal of $2.75M, but we did come close, and many members in our community made sacrifices to ensure that key programs and services can continue to be provided. We are so grateful to our volunteers for their time, passion, and talent, and extremely grateful to our donors for their generosity. Last week’s parsha, Beshalach, tells the story of the parting of the Red Sea. What emerges is a picture of a people with diversity of opinion, differing abilities and varied levels of faith. Our community is as diverse as that of our ancestors, and that means that we must, and do, work together to create unity and opportunity. As such, I am so excited to highlight JDAIM 2017 – Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month, which spans the month of February. Integrating individuals with challenges and special abilities and their families into the community does not mean offering segregated or parallel programming – it means structuring programming to be as inclusive as possible. Calgary Jewish Federation and many other community organizations have been making strides to be ever more inclusive, and JDAIM is a set time in the year to educate stakeholders, reengage those with special needs, and to demonstrate leadership in the area of inclusion which is intended to last the entire year. In Judaism, we learn “Do not curse a person who is deaf and do not place a stumbling block in front of a person who is blind.” (Leviticus 19:14) We also learn “Do not look at the container, but what is in it.” (Pirke Avot 4:27) While we do have a much longer path to travel to be fully inclusive, I am very proud of the strides we have made in the last few years, and I believe we are headed in the right direction. A highlight of JDAIM programming is a Federation- sponsored evening with Arthur Fleischmann, father of Carly Fleischmann, whose story is exceptionally interesting and inspiring. Details of this event and all the other JDAIM events in the community can be found on these Pomegranate pages – I encourage you to visit our community’s organizations to experience the breadth of programming being offered. In addition to our local initiatives openly embraced by Calgary’s synagogues and agencies, Calgary The strength of a people. The power of community. A MESSAGE FROM ADAM 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 Elliott Steinberg at 403-252-5801 or [email protected]. All programs on these pages are funded in part by donors to Federation’s UJA campaign. • • • Application Deadline: March 31, 2017 • • • With one application followed by a discreet, personalized session with a Federation volunteer, you can access subsidies for day schools, summer camp and recreational activities, depending on your need and available community funds. Applications available February 10 at jewishcalgary.org or at Jewish Family Service Calgary, Akiva Academy, Calgary JCC and The Calgary Jewish Academy. IBP opens doors Calgary Jewish Federation’s Integrated Bursary Program can help you, if you find it’s a financial struggle to participate fully in Jewish life in our community, For information contact Judy Shapiro: 403-444-3153 or [email protected]. NORDIC Questions or carpool? Contact Jordan at [email protected] • 403-444-3146 Don’t have equipment? No prob. Visit our website for where to rent: jewishcalgary.org/jac-jewish_adult_calgary Embrace Winter with JACfit: Nordic! Don’t hide from the cold! Make the most of the outdoors! JACfit Nordic is a great opportunity to have fun on the snow (or ice) and get some exercise: Sunday February 19 Ski/Snowboard • Sunshine Village Sunday March 12 Cross Country Ski • Canmore Nordic Centre Please dress appropriately for the sport and weather. Dates may change or be cancelled due to weather. Interfaith Shabbat Dinner Students and young adults are invited to join Hillel for a night of interfaith discussion at our annual Avi Shabbat. Friday March 3 • Carriage House Inn SAVE THE DATE Register: jewishcalgary.org Contact: [email protected] Avi Shabbat ’17 ADVOCATING FOR JEWISH CALGARY A recent meeting between Adam Silver, CEO of Calgary Jewish Federation, Jeff Smith, chair of the Community Relations Committee and Minister Kent Hehr, Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, was an opportunity to discuss issues of importance to Jewish Calgary as well as Jewish Canada. They discussed granting opportunities, updated Minister Hehr on our efforts related to genetic testing, security and infrastructure, and confirmed his support for Israel. Meetings like these are part of Calgary Jewish Federation’s ongoing dialogue with our leadership in all levels of government. Visit OneHappyCamper.org to find your camp and apply. For information, contact Judy Shapiro at 403.444.3153 or [email protected] One Happy Camper and Calgary Jewish Federation provide grants of up to $ 1,000* to children attending Jewish overnight camp for the first time. *some conditions apply A TRADITION OF SUMMER FUN A SUMMER OF FUN AND FRIENDSHIP Up to $ 1000 off Jewish Camp
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Jewish Federation is participating in a national Jewish Disability Lobby Day on Parliament Hill on February 21, 2017. Judy Shapiro, our associate executive director, will join representatives from across the country in meeting with MPs to advocate on behalf of Jewish people with disabilities. As JDAIM lights the way, let us all be reminded to be more compassionate, more empathetic, and to value the specialness of those who are different from us. We all have something to learn from one another, and often the greatest of learnings come from opening our minds and hearts to others. Because… we are diverse but united. Because…we work together to improve our community each day. Because… together we are stronger.
B’Shalom,
Adam Silver,Chief Executive OfficerCalgary Jewish Federation
Friends,We have come to the close of our official United Jewish Appeal fund-raising season (although it’s never too
late to donate!) As a community, we owe a debt of gratitude to Larry Katz and Yannai Segal, our 2016 UJA Campaign Co-Chairs, to all of our canvassers, and to our amazing staff team for running a good campaign in a very tough year. This year, we did not reach our goal of $2.75M, but we did come close, and many members in our community made sacrifices to ensure that key programs and services can continue to be provided. We are so grateful to our volunteers for their time, passion, and talent, and extremely grateful to our donors for their generosity. Last week’s parsha, Beshalach, tells the story of the parting of the Red Sea. What emerges is a picture of a people with diversity of opinion, differing abilities and varied levels of faith. Our community is as diverse as that of our ancestors, and that means that we must, and do, work together to create unity and opportunity. As such, I am so excited to highlight JDAIM 2017 – Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month, which spans the month of February. Integrating individuals with challenges and special abilities and their families into the community does not mean offering
segregated or parallel programming – it means structuring programming to be as inclusive as possible. Calgary Jewish Federation and many other community organizations have been making strides to be ever more inclusive, and JDAIM is a set time in the year to educate stakeholders, reengage those with special needs, and to demonstrate leadership in the area of inclusion which is intended to last the entire year. In Judaism, we learn “Do not curse a person who is deaf and do not place a stumbling block in front of a person who is blind.” (Leviticus 19:14) We also learn “Do not look at the container, but what is in it.” (Pirke Avot 4:27) While we do have a much longer path to travel to be fully inclusive, I am very proud of the strides we have made in the last few years, and I believe we are headed in the right direction. A highlight of JDAIM programming is a Federation-sponsored evening with Arthur Fleischmann, father of Carly Fleischmann, whose story is exceptionally interesting and inspiring. Details of this event and all the other JDAIM events in the community can be found on these Pomegranate pages – I encourage you to visit our community’s organizations to experience the breadth of programming being offered. In addition to our local initiatives openly embraced by Calgary’s synagogues and agencies, Calgary
The strength of a people.The power of community.
a message from adam
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 Elliott Steinberg at 403-252-5801 or [email protected].
All programs on these pages are funded in part by donors to Federation’s UJA campaign.
• • • Application Deadline: March 31, 2017 • • •
With one application followed by a discreet, personalized session with a Federation volunteer, you can access subsidies for day schools, summer camp and
recreational activities, depending on your need and available community funds. Applications available February 10 at jewishcalgary.org or at Jewish Family
Service Calgary, Akiva Academy, Calgary JCC and The Calgary Jewish Academy.
IBPopens doorsCalgary Jewish Federation’s Integrated Bursary Program can help you, if you find it’s a financial struggle to participate fully in Jewish life in our community,
For information contact Judy Shapiro: 403-444-3153 or [email protected].
NORDIC
Questions or carpool?Contact Jordan at
[email protected] • 403-444-3146
Don’t have equipment? No prob.Visit our website for where to rent:
jewishcalgary.org/jac-jewish_adult_calgary
Embrace Winter with JACfit: Nordic!
Don’t hide from the cold! Make the most of the outdoors! JACfit Nordic is a great
opportunity to have fun on the snow (or ice) and get some exercise:
Sunday February 19 Ski/Snowboard • Sunshine Village
Sunday March 12Cross Country Ski • Canmore Nordic Centre
Please dress appropriately for the sport and weather. Dates may change or be
cancelled due to weather.
Interfaith Shabbat Dinner
Students and young adults are invited to join Hillel for a night of interfaith
discussion at our annual Avi Shabbat.
Friday March 3 • Carriage House Inn
SAVE THE DATE
Register: jewishcalgary.orgContact: [email protected]
Avi Shabbat ’17
ADVOCATING FOR JEWISH CALGARY
A recent meeting between Adam Silver, CEO of Calgary Jewish Federation, Jeff Smith, chair of the Community Relations Committee and Minister Kent Hehr, Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, was an opportunity to discuss issues of importance to Jewish Calgary as well as Jewish Canada. They discussed granting opportunities, updated Minister Hehr on our efforts related to genetic testing, security and infrastructure, and confirmed his support for Israel. Meetings like these are part of Calgary Jewish Federation’s ongoing dialogue with our leadership in all levels of government.
Visit OneHappyCamper.org to find your camp and apply.For information, contact Judy Shapiro at 403.444.3153 or [email protected]
One Happy Camper and Calgary Jewish Federation provide grants of up to $1,000* to children attending Jewish overnight camp for the first time.
*some conditions apply
a traditiOn Of summer funa summer Of fun and friendsHip
up to $1000 off Jewish Camp
CommuNIty EvENtsfor JewISH DISAbIlIty AwAreNeSS
AND INCluSIoN MoNtHFeb 1-28 Inclusive Storytelling Akiva Academy JCC babeCare Daycare JCC Children’s Department temple b’nai tikvah the Calgary Jewish Academy
Feb 8 Movie: Alive Inside – A Story of Music and Memory 3:00pm • Calgary JCC Movie and post-film discussion to increase awareness of and education about Dementia. rSVP to Karina Szulc at [email protected] • 403-389-6994
Feb 12 Kehilat Shalom and Kesher Program 1:00pm • Calgary JCC Inclusive tu b’Shevat
Feb 13-27 Artability Calgary JCC Art exhibit by Jewish people with a disability
Feb 15 Artability Art Exhibition Opening Night 6:30pm • Calgary JCC exhibit and artists celebration
Feb 16 Professional Development Day Akiva Academy for teachers, dedicated to Jewish Inclusion
Feb 18 Shabbat Shalem 9:00am • Beth Tzedec Congregation
Feb 24 PJ Library® Tot Shabbat 9:45am • Calgary JCC Shabbat l’Kulam
Feb 24-25 Shabbat Shalem: A Shabbat of Wholeness temple b’nai tikvah
Feb 24 8:00pm • Erev Shabbat Disability Awareness and Inclusion with guest speaker, Karina Szulc
Feb 25 Movie and discussion – Praying with Lior temple b’nai tikvah Shabbat School
Feb 25 Shabbat Shalem Chabad lubavitch
Feb 26 Onetime Book Club 2:00pm • Calgary JCC read Carly’s Voice – Breaking Through Autism by Arthur fleischman, then meet the author for coffee, book signing and schmoozing. No charge, due to limited seating, please register by email: [email protected]
Feb 26 Arthur Fleischmann Keynote Speaker 7:00pm • Temple B’nai Tikvah register online: jewishcalgary.org
Calgary Jewish Federation and Calgary JCCpresent
one time Book ClubFebruary 26, 2017 • 2:00pm • Calgary JCC
Register with Karina Szulc at [email protected] • 403-389-6994
Read Carly’s Voice and meet author Arthur Fleischmann
Free Event
www.carlysvoice.com
Presents
Keynote speaker
Arthur FleischmannAuthor of Carly's Voice: Breaking through Autism
(Father of Carly Fleischmann)
Feb. 26, 2017 | 7:00pmtemple B’nai tikvah
900 47 Avenue SW
Register online at www.jewishcalgary.orgLimited seating available
For more information contact Karina szulc at [email protected] or 403-389-6994
this is a free event Contributions
gratefully accepted at the door. sponsors:
Inclusion AlbertaAutism Calgary
Temple B’nai TikvahLenny & Faigel Shapiro Family
Harry & Martha Cohen Foundation
Carly Fleischmann
Calgary Jewish Federation welcomes and supports children and adults with special needs. If you or a loved one needs special accommodations to participate in any of our events, please contact Karina Szulc at 403-389-6994 or [email protected].
Sara’s Voicesotto voceNearly 200 people attended Sara’s Voice sotto voce, a captivating, moving and meaningful narrated concert. The production tells the story of violin virtuoso Sara Rashina, whose life was cut short in the Shoah. Thank you to creator and narrator Deborah Shelkan Remis, Diana Cohen on violin and Roman Rabinovich on piano for sharing their talents and bringing to life this tragic story. Thank you as well to our partner in this event, Temple B’nai Tikvah, and our community sponsors: Rochelle Rabinovitz, Bettina and Leib Zeisler, Elaine and Stuart Myron, David Lyons, Eva and Gord Hoffman, and Dr. Lenny and Hilda Smith. This event was one of many ways that Federation’s Holocaust and Human Rights Education department strives to share stories and preserve the memories of the Shoah.
There is no charge but registration is required. Space is limited.
Contact Kathie Wainer at [email protected]
or 403-537-8592.
Join us for the fifth of our Family Holiday Programming generously sponsored by Sam and Ida Switzer
Purim
sunday march 510:30am • Calgary JCC
Purim is one of the most joyful Jewish holidays and educator Amy Goldberg will delight us with Purim stories, songs, crafts, special treats.
Register today at jewishcalgary.org
February 13 - 27, 2017Calgary JCC • 1607 90 Avenue SW
Artability Please join us for Opening Night
Wednesday, February 15 at 6:30pm
An Exhibit by Jewish Artists with a Disability
For information please contact Karina Szulc • [email protected]
This is the perfect opportunity for you to experience a morning at preschool with your children and join in Kabbalat Shabbat celebrations.
There is no charge, but registration is required (no exceptions)by Wednesday, March 1 (CJA) and Wednesday, March 29 (Akiva).
PJ Goes to Preschool
Calgary Jewish AcademyFriday, March 3
Arrive: 8:45am, Program: 9:00- 10:30am
Akiva Academy Friday, March 31
Arrive: 8:45am, Program: 9:00- 10:30am
Contact Kathie at [email protected] or 403-537-8592 to register or for more information.
It’s Not Too Late to Donate
Call 403-444-3157Visit jewishcalgary.org
Email [email protected]
YOUTHANK
Calgary Jewish Federation and UJA Partner Agencies
$2,637,605becAUse Of YOUr geNerOsiTY, OUr cOmmUNiTY HAs rAised
TO sUppOrT THe viTAl prOgrAms ANd services prOvided bY cAlgArY jewisH federATiON ANd OUr pArTNer AgeNcies
Larry Katz2016 Campaign Co-Chair
Yannai Segal2016 Campaign Co-Chair
Harvey Thal2016 Major Gifts Chair
Gail Sidorsky and Wynne Thal2016 LOJ Co-Chairs
THANK YOU vOlUNTeers!CaLGarY JEWISH FEDEraTIoN’S UJa CampaIGN WoULDN’T FUNCTIoN WITHoUT YoUr TImE aND CommITmENT
– a bENEFIT For aLL oF JEWISH CaLGarY
Doreen AbugovJordan BalabanShula BanchikGerry BarronRon Barron
David BartellHoward Bell
Michael BirnbaumDanielle BraitmanDavid Busheikin
Kim ChulskyGertrude CohosWendy ColemanAnn DancygerMichal DattnerAlana DevlinJeff Dworkin
Jennifer EisermanLaurence Elman
Joy FeldmanMira Feldman
Naida Feldman
Sam FeldmanAlbert FialkowSam Fishman
Bryant FrydbergAnna Gelt
Albina GerovMichael GhertHalley Girvitz
Irene GonoratskyRabbi Chaim Greenwald
Olga GroysmanSheila Gurevitch
Natashia HalikowskiJackie HalpernNelson Halpern
Riki Heilik
Nessie HollanderBonnie Kaplan
Larry KatzMichael Katz
Rael KatzSarah Katz
Isaak KreynerLarissa KreynerYelena Krongold
Gail KsienskiIryna LeonovaBradley LibinBruce Libin
Carolyn LibinEric LibinGay Libin
Harriet LibinMicah LibinThu Libin
Alex LinetskyEllen MagidsonStanley MayerIrene Melnyk
Avygdor MoiseEfrayim Moldofsky
Lila MydlarskiClaude Oppenheim
Shifra OrtegaLorne Paperny
Izak PaulSusan PodlogLynne Preston
Beth PriceDonna Riback
Herb RosenbergGabriela RuhrScott RussellDebbie Ryder
Stephen RyderRabbi Chaim Safren
Leah SaltmanAlan Samchek
Hannah SchnitmanShep SecterMinnie SegalYannai SegalMarg SemelCheryl ShoreRhona ShoreGail SidorskyEsther SilbergGary Silberg
Hannah SilverMichael Simantov
Adam SingerJeffrey Smith
Frida Sokolovski
Joshua SorinJerry Spevakow
Joe SpierSondra Spier
Beth SteinbergRosslyn SteinbergSharla StoffmanBernard SwitzerHessie SwitzerMichael Switzer
Harvey ThalJeremy ThalWynne Thal
Melanie TrossmanSydney Truax
Hanit Tsur-JacobsJim Weitmann
Gary WolfMegan Zybutz
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