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UJA's Weekly News Round-Up No Images? Click here What you need to know today   UJA Federation, TanenbaumCHAT Announce Groundbreaking Tuition Reduction UJA Federation of Greater Toronto unveiled a $15-million fund that will be used to slash tuition at the Jewish high school TanenbaumCHAT by one-third for the next five years, dropping tuition from close to $28,000 to $18,500 next year and keeping it under $19,000 for the next five years. CJN Read the story   This is what it looks like when our community comes together to do good On March 5th UJA Federation of Greater Toronto brought together volunteers from Diller Teen Fellows, B'nai Tzedek Teen Philanthropy, Jewish Teen Board, Madrichim in Training and UJA Young Leaders to pack 1,000 Mishloach Manot to help those in need celebrate Purim. Watch the Video   Canadian News UJA Federation's advocacy agent, CIJA, responds to bomb threat at Miles Nadal JCC Police sweeps of the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre (MNJCC) at Bloor Street and Spadina Avenue in Toronto and the JCC in London, Ont., turned up no threatening devices. The London JCC was evacuated for about 90 minutes and the Toronto JCC was evacuated for about two hours. CJN Read the story   The Kimel Family Education Centre: A Dynamic Hub of Jewish Learning "This is an exciting time for Jewish education in the GTA, and to know that the Kimel Family Education Centre will continue to play a pivotal role in educating our next generation of leaders is tremendously gratifying to us," the Kimel Family stated. Jewish Toronto   Read the Story     Today's edition of UJA's News Desk is brought to you by:     International News US Ambassador to UN Nikki Haley: Palestinians Must Stop Incitement, Engage in Direct Peace Talks With Israel US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley made the statement after meeting with her Palestinian counterpart, Riyad Mansour — an encounter she described as "productive." The Algemeiner Read the story   Rivlin Invites British Royal Family to Visit Israel Israeli president asks visiting UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson to relay the invitation to mark the centenary of the Balfour Declaration. The Jerusalem Post   Read the story   Tragic World War II Airman Gets Star Of David On Headstone — 75 Years Later The headstone of an American soldier killed in World War II was replaced with one bearing a Star of David, according to his wishes. Forward Read the story   US lawmakers visit potential sites for embassy move to Jerusalem​ A delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives visited Israel for one day, during which they were to visit possible sites in Jerusalem for the American Embassy. Jewish Telegraphic Agency Read the story         Sports & Entertainment Israel advances to second round of World Baseball Classic Netherlands' 6-5 defeat of Taiwan propels Jewish state's squad into next stage; team set to face Dutch on Thursday. Times of Israel   Read the story   The Five Best Children's Books for Purim There are a lot of mediocre Purim books. That's because there are a lot of mediocre books about everything. But here are a few selections that aren't just good Purim stories, they're good story-stories. Tablet Magazine   Read the story   UJA Community Updates 100 Days of Fitness! In honour of UJA Federation's Centennial, UJA and its Jewish Community Centres (JCC) have launched a 100 Days of Fitness promotion. Every JCC member who visits a JCC fitness centre 100 times between January 2nd and September 1st will win a 100 Days of Fitness water bottle and be entered into draws for great prizes.  The first draw was held today for anyone that visited a Centre 15 times or more in February. Pictured is Jeff Springer, SVP for Corporate Affairs and Cathy Kenopic, manager of Prosserman Fitness picking the winner of Raptors tickets. Mazel Tov to Andrew Bolton, a member of the Schwartz/Reisman Centre.    Ethiopian-Israeli Singer AvevA Dese makes Canadian Debut Ashkenaz presents the Canadian premiere of Israel's AvevA Dese on Thursday March 23 at Lula lounge (1485 Dundas st. west). A rising star in the Israeli World music scene, AvevA's exciting music blends funky African groove with the fresh urban beat of Tel Aviv, with songs in English, Amharic and Hebrew. The show also features Daniel Barnes' EthioJazz Quartet. For more info and tickets visit www.ashkenaz.ca Buy Tickets Watch Video   Remembering Our Past Purim party at the Weinreich home on Joicey Blvd., (Toronto, ON), 1965.  Ontario Jewish Archives, Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre, Accession 2006-12-2.  Tamara and Mietek Weinreich hosted annual Purim celebrations at their home with lavish décor courtesy of Tamara Weinrech. Later the couple monetized the success of these events to raise funds for the Anne Frank Foundation. Contact the OJA and share your memories of these fabulous celebrations! Our stories are your stories. Click here for more Weinreich Purim Celebration photos on facebook!    Upcoming Events Mar 9 - Jobs Canada - Toronto Job Fair Mar 11 - A Temple Sinai Program - Oy What A Night Mar 12 - Adath Israel Congregation Annual Purim Carnival Mar 12 - Seven Good Years with Etgar Keret See all events on our Community Calendar. Candle lighting for this Shabbat, Friday, March 10th is at 6:00pm.     Career Centre Ashkenaz Festival - Manager of Grants and Development UJA Federation of Greater Toronto - Coordinator, Top Gifts Services Jewish Family & Child - Hospice Social Worker Schwartz/Reisman Centre and Prosserman JCC - Infant/Toddler Teacher Government of Israel Economic Mission to Canada - Internship Position For more opportunities, visit the complete directory.   From the Desk of Adam Minsky is a news aggregate, offering readers a variety of articles and opinion pieces on topics of concern to the Jewish and pro-Israel community, gathered from reputable publications, and presented in a concise, convenient platform. The opinions expressed by contributors shared in From the Desk of Adam Minsky do not necessarily reflect the policies or the positions of UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, its staff or its Board of Directors. UJA Federation of Greater Toronto's mission is to preserve and strengthen the quality of Jewish life in Toronto, Canada, Israel and around the world through philanthropic, volunteer and professional leadership. Your donation helps support our more than 100 partner agencies, programs and initiatives.  Sent by UJA Federation of Greater Toronto on behalf of United Jewish Appeal of Greater Toronto, a registered charity. Registration number: 119276723RR0001 | 4600 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario M2R 3V2 Like Tweet Share Forward Preferences  |  Unsubscribe