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[JSA/Hillel] interfaith shabbat program
by Samantha Loxton 27 Jan '09

27 Jan '09

Get your tickets before the event is sold out. The Jewish Students Association (JSA) of the Universities of Winnipeg and Manitoba again welcomes everyone to our annual Interfaith Shabbat program. Shabbat is the weekly Jewish day of rest, beginning at sundown each Friday and lasting until Saturday at dusk. It is a day of reflection, spirituality, enjoyment, and, of course, food. If you've never experienced a Shabbat - then this is your prime opportunity! JSA is opening up the Etz Chayim Synagogue to give the community at large the opportunity to learn about and celebrate this special holiday, as well as to learn about Jewish culture and traditions in general, as we bring in Shabbat February 6. The evening is open to anyone of any religion, culture, or background, including those who are Jewish and would like to be part of this fun event. The evening starts with a tour of the Etz Chayim Synagogue, followed by a beautiful Shabbat service led by JSA students, and then a wonderful and delicious dinner. February 6, 2009 Tour: 4:45PM, Service: 5:20pm, Dinner: 6:00pm Cost: $10.00 per person (full dinner included!) Tickets can be purchased at the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg offices (3rd floor of the Asper Jewish Community Campus, 123 Doncaster St.) or by contacting any of the administrators of this event. Contact: Lauren Tennenhouse at klutz46(a)hotmail.com<mailto:klutz46@hotmail.com> or Samantha Loxton @ SLoxton(a)jewishwinnipeg.org<mailto:SLoxton@jewishwinnipeg.org> or 918-2358 for tickets

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[JSA/Hillel] Peace and Tolerance Workshop - Jan. 21. 09
by Samantha Loxton 19 Jan '09

19 Jan '09

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[JSA/Hillel] Free Falafel @ the Falafel Place
by Samantha Loxton 19 Jan '09

19 Jan '09

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[JSA/Hillel] free speaker - Peace and Tolerance
by Samantha Loxton 17 Jan '09

17 Jan '09

Free speaker

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[JSA/Hillel] Guest Speakers happening in the peg. FREE FREE FREE
by Samantha Loxton 17 Jan '09

17 Jan '09

Free speakers and shabbat dinners with free food happening.

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[JSA/Hillel] Room Closure :(
by Jordyn Lerner 14 Jan '09

14 Jan '09

Hey Guys, Regretully, the JSA room at UofM will be closed the week of January 19th-23rd. It will reopen on the 26th. This is only a temporary closure. Requests for any assistance that any student needs can be directed to Ken Stupack, Chaplaincy Coordinator.

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[JSA/Hillel] FW: Reshet E-Newsletter - Situation: Israel UPDATE
by Samantha Loxton 07 Jan '09

07 Jan '09

________________________________ From: Jewish Federation [mailto:jewishfederation@aspercampus.mb.ca] Sent: January-06-09 12:28 PM To: Loxton; Samantha Loxton Subject: Reshet E-Newsletter - Situation: Israel UPDATE [http://www.jewishwinnipeg.org/getimage.asp?id=210135] [http://www.jewishwinnipeg.org/getimage.asp?id=210751] National Solidarity Rally - STAND WITH ISRAEL along with all Federations across Canada. On December 27th, following more than a week of Hamas unceasing rocket and mortar fire attacks on Israel's southern communities, Israel was forced to undertake a major defensive operation to put an end to the attacks from Gaza. This year alone, the men, women and children of southern Israel have endured nearly 3,000 missile strikes launched by Hamas terrorists. Every country has the right and obligation to protect its citizens. Israel is doing no less than Canada would do under similar circumstances. At the same time, Israel continues its efforts to provide humanitarian relief on a daily basis, through border crossings between Gaza and Israel despite Hamas' repeated bombings of those crossings. The international community, including Canada, must continue to signal its solidarity with Israel and those committed to real movement towards peace, while condemning Hamas and its radical allies for forcing the current confrontation. There are many things you can do to help : Come to the STAND WITH ISRAEL rally on Thursday, January 8th at 7:00 pm. Write letters to Minister Lawrence Cannon<http://lyris.ujcfedweb.org/t/2439087/22442222/18763/0/> , Michael Ignatieff<http://lyris.ujcfedweb.org/t/2439087/22442222/18764/0/> , and Jack Layton<http://lyris.ujcfedweb.org/t/2439087/22442222/18765/0/> in response to their statements. Educate yourself. * CIC Scene Blog<http://lyris.ujcfedweb.org/t/2439087/22442222/18766/0/> is tracking developments. * The Israel Defense Forces have a YouTube Channel<http://lyris.ujcfedweb.org/t/2439087/22442222/18767/0/> . * Read more at the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs<http://lyris.ujcfedweb.org/t/2439087/22442222/18768/0/> and the * Israeli Defense Forces<http://lyris.ujcfedweb.org/t/2439087/22442222/18769/0/> . * Qassam Count<http://lyris.ujcfedweb.org/t/2439087/22442222/18770/0/> has been tracking missiles from Gaza. * For a more personal view, follow the Voices from Sderot blog<http://lyris.ujcfedweb.org/t/2439087/22442222/16331/0/> . * Ha'aretz<http://lyris.ujcfedweb.org/t/2439087/22442222/2965/0/> Israeli newspaper * Jerusalem Post<http://lyris.ujcfedweb.org/t/2439087/22442222/4856/0/> newspaper For further local and national information please click here <http://lyris.ujcfedweb.org/t/2439087/22442222/18771/0/> . [http://www.jewishwinnipeg.org/getimage.asp?id=112881]<http://lyris.ujcfedweb.org/t/2439087/22442222/5941/0/> [http://www.jewishwinnipeg.org/getimage.asp?id=195186]<http://lyris.ujcfedweb.org/t/2439087/22442222/2146/0/> You are subscribed to jewish_federation_of_winnipeg_combined_jewish_appeal as sloxton(a)jewishwinnipeg.org. To unsubscribe, send a blank email to: leave-2439087-22442222O(a)lyris.ujcfedweb.org

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[JSA/Hillel] FW: Stand With Israel - Show your Support THURSDAY, JANUARY 8th at 7:00 pm
by Samantha Loxton 03 Jan '09

03 Jan '09

________________________________ Shelley Faintuch Community Relations Director Jewish Federation of Winnipeg C300-123 Doncaster St. Winnipeg, MB Canada R3N 2B2 Ph. 204.477-7423 Fax 204.477-7405 sfaintuch(a)jewishwinnipeg.org<mailto:sfaintuch@jewishwinnipeg.org> <mailto:sfaintuch@aspercampus.mb.ca> Please note new email address. . Live Generously. It does a world of good. ________________________________ [cid:image001.gif@01C96CEA.CBF97480]

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[JSA/Hillel] Statement from the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg about Israel and Gaza
by Samantha Loxton 31 Dec '08

31 Dec '08

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement from the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg regarding the situation in Israel and Gaza The events of the last few days have raised concerns in our community and worldwide. The Jewish Federation of Winnipeg is releasing the following statement. Federation is committed to keeping our community informed, and will be posting regular updates on our website as events unfold. It is our view that Israel has acted appropriately in order to protect its citizens from the threat of daily rocket attacks launched into southern Israel by Hamas. As the so-called truce between Hamas and Israel ended just 10 days ago, the number of missiles launched averaged over 60 a day. Israel’s quarrel is not with the people of Gaza but rather with Hamas, who continue to refuse to acknowledge the existence of Israel and is committed to its destruction. At this time the Federation is in continuous communication with our national and Israeli partners. We will keep the community informed as developments occur. For further information please visit the Federation website at www.jewishwinnipeg.org. -30- Media Contact: Jon Waldman, Communications Coordinator Jewish Federation of Winnipeg P: (204) 477-7473 E-mail: jwaldman(a)jewishwinnipeg.org

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[JSA/Hillel] FW: NJCL Winter Newsletter - Campus Updates & Activities
by Samantha Loxton 31 Dec '08

31 Dec '08

________________________________ From: On Sent: December-24-08 2:01 PM To: Samantha Loxton Subject: NJCL Winter Newsletter - Campus Updates & Activities [http://www.jewishcanada.org/display_image.aspx?ID=208756] Dear Board Members, [http://www.jewishcanada.org/display_image.aspx?ID=207436]We have begun to light Hanukkah candles. Our tradition is to light the candles in a part of the house that is most visible to people who are outside of the house. Commentators explain that we do this for the reason of Pirsumei Nissa-we are to share our miracles and joy with other people who are unaware of our traditions and history. This is the ultimate act of Jewish pride, and the most literal way of being a light unto the nations. At National Jewish Campus Life, our mission is to ensure that every Canadian Jewish student has the ability to display their Jewishness in safety and without any hesitation, and to inspire within each and every one of them the pride and desire to do so. As you will read in this newsletter, our campuses are in full swing and we have been in direct communication with professionals and student leaders on the ground, actively listening to their successes, challenges and concerns, and working with them to find proactive solutions. We are working with student and community agencies to continuously educate and arm our students with the tools that they need to be successful and proud advocates for Israel and the Jewish community. And of course, we are finding that our student leaders and professionals are as creative as ever, developing diverse, far reaching and exciting programming. Thank you for joining us in seeing our goals reached and may you and your love ones have the happiest of Hanukkahs and a new year full of light, laughter and success. Sincerely, Richard Diamond, Chair, National Jewish Campus Life Board Development [http://www.jewishcanada.org/display_image.aspx?ID=207432]After months of preparation, NJCL recently held the inaugural meeting of the new lay board, filling in a critical piece to ensure our community's support for the growth of campus life continues to move forward. Working with a regionally diverse group, the highly motivated and experienced board members have...read more<http://www.jewishcanada.org/page.aspx?ID=189437> [http://www.jewishcanada.org/display_image.aspx?ID=145839] <http://www.jewishcanada.org/page.aspx?ID=189446> Canadian Federation of Jewish Students [http://www.jewishcanada.org/display_image.aspx?ID=207434]In May of 2008, CFJS held a transition weekend with both outgoing and incoming Vice-Presidents. The goal of the weekend was to help facilitate a smooth transition from one executive board to the other. At this event, a long-term strategy (3 years) was established for the organization... read more<http://www.jewishcanada.org/page.aspx?ID=189444> [http://www.jewishcanada.org/display_image.aspx?ID=145839] SHOUT: A Semester in Review [http://www.jewishcanada.org/display_image.aspx?ID=207433]Since beginning my term as SHOUT National Chair in August 2008, I have seen considerable growth in the organization. As a National Executive team, we have created an Action Plan outlining our organizational goals for the coming year and will be creating a strategic plan for... read more<http://www.jewishcanada.org/page.aspx?ID=189446> [http://www.jewishcanada.org/display_image.aspx?ID=145839] Canadian Students Protest President of Iran at United Nations General Assembly [http://www.jewishcanada.org/display_image.aspx?ID=207760]The Canadian Federation of Jewish Students and Students Helping Others Understand Tolerance (SHOUT) took to the streets of New York with thousands of other protesters to condemn the President of Iran while he visited New York to speak to the United Nations General Assembly... read more<http://www.jewishcanada.org/page.aspx?ID=189481> [http://www.jewishcanada.org/display_image.aspx?ID=145839] <http://www.jewishcanada.org/page.aspx?ID=189481> Campus Spotlight: UWO's Warm Heart Campaign [http://www.jewishcanada.org/display_image.aspx?ID=207828]There was a lot of hustle, bustle and excitement around the University of Western Ontario Campus last week and most of it was due to a unique tzedek project undertaken by Western Hillel in coordination with the Women's Studies Student Council (WSSC). Situated in the center of the University Community Centre, students were amazed to see a tree with winter garments placed upon its branches... read more<http://www.jewishcanada.org/page.aspx?ID=189495> [http://www.jewishcanada.org/display_image.aspx?ID=145839] <http://www.jewishcanada.org/page.aspx?ID=189481> Activate Israel - Engaging student leaders [http://www.jewishcanada.org/display_image.aspx?ID=209181]NJCL is supporting CFJS and our community and campus partners in working with Canadian student leaders, offering resources and education to ensure students have the skills they need to channel their passion for Israel and engage in effective activism on campus. read more<http://www.jewishcanada.org/page.aspx?ID=189497> [http://www.jewishcanada.org/display_image.aspx?ID=145839] <http://www.jewishcanada.org/page.aspx?ID=189481>

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