Bike ride will benefit children with special needs
Kayla’s Children Centre is experimenting with a new spin on an old event: a 135 km bike ride from Gravenhurst, Ont., to Camp AIM.
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.
Montreal-area hockey school gives observant Jewish kids a chance to play
Competitive hockey is virtually closed to observant Jewish youngsters, because practically every league plays on Fridays and Saturdays. That’s why two brothers founded Tip-Top Hockey Academy.
Social worker has award named in her honour
Lynn Factor, a social worker who works with vulnerable youth and a member of both the Order of Canada and Order of Ontario, was recently honoured by having an award named after her.
From Yoni’s Desk: Adults can’t control every aspect of summer camp
CJN editor Yoni Goldstein comments on the shift in Jewish summer camps’ positions on Israel and Gaza.
Jewish Parenting Wisdom: How to tame an out-of-control child
My daughter frequently gets into a rage and can’t control herself. How should I respond?
Emunah Canada to honour outgoing president
Emunah Canada, which supports social welfare programs run by its namesake in Israel, will honour its outgoing national president, Aryella Weisz, at its annual Emunah Toronto Family In Israel dinner at the Shaarei Shomayim synagogue on May 7.
Woman battling cancer shaves her head to send kids to camp
Marleine Kay Levin, who has been battling cancer since 2016, has shaved her head in an effort to raise money for Camp Oochigeas, a camp for children with cancer.
Rabbi and his wife don dancing shoes for Montreal Children’s Hospital
Only a compelling cause like improving the lives of sick children could have convinced Rabbi Reuben Poupko to get up and dance in front of a live audience.
Project delivers uplifting messages to children in need of cheer
The Friend Send, an initiative for kids to help other kids aged 12 and under, has blossomed across Canada.
