Gala raises over $2 million for McGill cancer research
More than $2.1 million was raised for McGill University at the fourth Goodman Cancer Research Gala in tribute to the event’s founder, Rosalind Goodman, who lost her battle with the disease two years ago
Former Montrealer is making Tel Aviv a cyclists’ haven
Sylvan Adams’ goal is to turn Tel Aviv into “the Amsterdam of the Middle East”
Art show raises funds for SickKids clown program
Therapeutic clowning “is an innovative and effective therapy and like laughter, is contagious,” says 70-year-old artist Joel Dimitry
Event raises funds for Sick Kid’s IBD centre
Experts in the field say that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an illness often associated with Ashkenazi Jews, is increasing in incidence
Peres, Kissinger share their wisdom at Spirit of Hope fundraiser
The annual Spirit of Hope fundraiser, which also featured Matisyahu and was hosted by Emmanuelle Chriqui, pulled in more than $3.75 million for Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies
Shul’s fundraiser to pay tribute to Jewish composers
On May 28, Am Shalom Congregation, a Reform synagogue in south Barrie, is presenting Simcha, a show that pays homage to Jewish composers from the 17th century to the present day
Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School celebrates 18 years
“A big part of the educational ethos of the school is the kids finding their role in Jewish life as well as in the larger community”
Walking with Israel a family affair for 46 years and counting
At 90, Samuel Hershenhorn has attended the Walk with Israel for the past 46 years, raising thousands of dollars in the process
Boy’s bar mitzvah money goes to Guatemalan schoolkids
Jacob Katz and his family will be returning to Toronto this month after living in Guatemala for almost two years – and while they’ll be packing up many belongings for home, Jacob will be leaving something very important behind: his bar mitzvah money
Camp George celebrates 18th birthday with fundraiser
To mark its landmark birthday and to raise money to renovate the mirpa’ah, Camp George is hosting a dinner and dance event at Temple Sinai Congregation on April 30
