
UJA Federation would like to wish all our friends a happy, healthy and safe new year! May 2010 be a year filled with great simcha for all. More to come from UJA Federation next year... :)

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Interesting article out of the New York Jewish Week: Jews Split On Pius Sainthood Action: http://www.jewishtoronto.com/page.aspx?i d=212518

UJA Federation A new report by a Tel Aviv-based national security and socioeconomic policy think tank, maps out the "new battlefield" in which Israel finds the legitimacy of its very existence attacked by a wide array of organizations and individuals, including Toronto... http://fbpage.com/israel

UJA Federation Certainly something to reflect on as we head into 2010. "Preventing another decade of extremism" -- http://fbpage.com/extremism
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National PostThu Dec 24 2009Page: A19Section: Issues & IdeasByline: Ramesh Chotai and Alan WinerSource: Special to the National Post

UJA Federation Phew, just in time! A Jewish parent's guide to Christmas specials :) http://fbpage.com/oyhark
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If you are a little Jewish kid, Santa Claus does not enter your home via the chimney on Christmas Eve. Instead, he arrives in late fall, usually by way of the Target catalogue and the television set. And if you are a little Jewish kid confronting old St. N

UJA Federation Just for fun...go to http://sendables.jibjab.com/. Create hysterical pics, movies, etc., of you, your friends and family. Great little distraction during the holdiay season. Have fun!
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There's a JibJab Sendables eCard for any occasion. Whether it's a Birthday, New Born Baby, Anniversary or just for fun. Why send a plain old ecard when you can send a JibJab Sendables eCard instead?

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"This is how we Jew it"...Get ready to laugh your head off at this hysterical parody! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc_Oeu3bJ 54
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This Is How We're Jewish - Keith From Up Da Block Only Keith From Up Da Block has the chutzpah to jack Montell Jordan's classic and create this hilarious Hebrew holiday extravaganza! This guy's got balls, matzoh-size balls, and in 2009 you best believe Keith is gettin' that cream cheese. ...

UJA Federation Canada defends climate deal as ‘turning point': http://fbpage.com/climate. What do you think about the Copenhagen treaty on climate chnage?
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While Environment Minister puts positive spin on agreement, Alberta voices resentment at being cast as climate-change villain

UJA Federation Reminder: The Prosserman JCC offers great programs for all ages. Check them out at http://fbpage.com/ProssermanPrograms
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Every day, people come together at the Prosserman JCC to learn, create, share, celebrate and enjoy! Come be part of our welcoming community where the values of mutual respect, dignity, social justice and tikkun olam, repairing the world, draw us together.

UJA Federation Shabbat Shalom and Hanukah Sameach, friends! Hanukah candle lighting this evening is at 4:15pm. Shabbat candle lighting is at 4:24pm. This weeks torah portion is Parshah Mikeitz: http://fbpage.com/mikeitz. A meaningful Shabbat and chag to all!
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It's a rags-to-riches story with a twist: Joseph interprets a couple of royal dreams, goes from the dungeon to the throne, puts his ten brothers through the wringer, does some magic tricks with a silver goblet, and takes Benjamin hostage -- but it's all part of a vast cosmic plan

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If you are interested in participating in a study of familial cancer in Jewish women, please visit http://www.womensresearch.ca/jewishstudy /. The purpose of this study to identify women with a genetic predisposition to developing cancer who otherwise might not come to the attention of the medical community and receive ...the preventive care and screening that might benefit them.
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The Jewish Women's Study explores the appropriateness of self-referral to genetic screening for breast cancer risk by women in this community

UJA Federation Looking for a job in the Jewish community? Don't forget to check out our community job listings site. Check often, as the site is updated regularly. Good luck! http://fbpage.com/jobs
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UJA Federation Just for fun...challenge your Hanukkah knowledge with some well known and little know facts http://fbpage.com/hanukahfacts
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Challenge your mind with these fun Hanukkah facts about the holiday's origins and celebrations





















