Youssefi: Are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur a call to end charity?
These High Holidays, while we give generously to our neighbours and fellow human beings who have been oppressed or are less fortunate, let’s remember that we must also strive for socio-economic and political conditions that eliminate the need for charity.
Montreal’s combined Jewish Appeal kicks off under one big tent
About 700 people attended last night’s launch of the 2018 campaign of the Combined Jewish Appeal, a celebration of the richness and diversity of the Montreal Jewish community and a reminder that many of its members are less fortunate.
Toronto roundnet tournament to raise money for Israeli charity
On July 22, the Toronto Spikeball League will team up with Save a Child’s Heart, to host a one-day charity roundnet tournament.
At 100, Ruth Rotman is still active in the community
Ruth Wolfish Rotman was a trailblazer in the volunteer world when Na’amat Canada was still known as Pioneer Women. Na’amat is part of an international women’s organization, with roots in the Labour Zionist movement, that provides social services to women and children in Israel.
New Ve’ahavta boss looks to repair the world
Cari Kozierok is fully aware of what’s involved in being the recently named executive director of Ve’ahavta: she has big shoes to fill.
Day school students raise money to build wells in Sudan
Inspired by a book about a Sudanese girl who walked eight hours a day to bring drinking water to her family, five Grade 7 students at Bialik Hebrew Day School in Toronto embarked on a fundraising initiative to provide easier access to water for people in rural Sudan.
Toronto’s Kosher Guru inspired to help others with his personal journey
Shlomo Assayag, who is on his journey towards living a healthier lifestyle, said he was inspired to use his personal mission to benefit Chai Lifeline.
Tzedakah: How you and your charities stack up
With so many incredible charities, how do we know which one to give our hard earned money to? Learn what to look out for when donating to any organization.
Charity. Tzedakah. What’s the difference, anyway?
Examining the Jewish views on giving.
Money doesn’t make you a mensch
Dear Ella, I love my daughter-in-law Jess, but can’t stand her parents. They’re extremely well-off. They have a huge house in the city, a vacation home in Florida, a cottage in Muskoka and they are always traveling and buying gifts for my grandchildren that I could never afford. I always feel like they look down […]
