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Beverlee Ashmele was a pioneer in developing women community leaders

Beverlee Ashmele, who devoted her long career to Jewish communal service, especially the development of women leaders, died from cancer on March 18. She was 84.

Federation CJA responds to the COVID-19 crisis

Federation CJA has immediately leapt into action in collaboration with their agencies and community partners to ensure that needs continue to be met during the coronavirus pandemic.

Montreal ‘crisis’ fund established to meet pandemic needs

Montreal’s Federation CJA and the Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal have set up a “community crisis response fund” to raise money to support agencies and other organizations dealing with the effects of the pandemic, especially on those most at risk.

Federations focusing efforts on communities’ critical needs

Alex Rose speaks with federations across the country to find out how they’re ensuring that everybody’s basic needs are met during the coronavirus pandemic.

Jewish schools turn to distance learning

Through technology, Montreal’s Jewish day schools are attempting to keep their students’ learning apace, as well as provide a sense of connection while they are at home.

MADA food bank dealing with huge demand because of coronavirus

The MADA Community Centre, Montreal’s only kosher food bank and soup kitchen, is appealing for more volunteers to enable it to meet the increase in demand for its services.