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Federation Mission Complete

Winnipeg’s latest mission to Prague & Israel is now finished, as the 30 participants have returned home safe. The trip was highlighted by a meeting with Karnit Goldwasser, the wife of Ehud Goldwasser, a Paul McCartney concert and a variety of speakers. For a personal reflection, read Bob Freedman’s latest blog. Be sure to also check out our photo gallery.

CJPAC and Elections Update

1. LEARN more about the parties and candidates and where they stand on issues that matter to you. Read about the parties, candidates, & transcripts of CJPAC's interviews with some of the party leaders.
2. VOTE at the advance polls on October 3rd or 6th. Find your advance poll.
3. SPEAK OUT by taking our election poll.

CJPAC Preps Jewish Winnipeg for Election

Hershel Recht, senior research and outreach coordinator for the CJPAC (Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee) visited Winnipeg for orientations for the upcoming Federal election. Among his stops was a Pizza and Politics evening with the High School CJPAC, the only one of its kind in Western Canada. Full story...

JAFI Director Visits Winnipeg

Iris Toledano, the newly appointed Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) director of the Winnipeg's partnership Region Etzba Gallil, visited Winnipeg in September to meet with Gray Academy, Brock Corydon School and past participants of Gesher Chai or Living Bridge program (photo). Full story...

CJA Programs Kick Off Campaign

The 2008 CJA Campaign is off and running. Programs from Ben Gurion Society, Lions of Judah and Top Donors, as well as our SuperSunday, J-PEG and other telethons raised in excess of $2.5 million. The J-Fed $ Journey: watch our animated video.
See campaign results-to-date. Donate online now.
Live Generously. It does a world of good.

Winnipeg Federation Launches Blogs

The Jewish Federation of Winnipeg is bringing you more interaction than ever before. We are introducing FedBlog, our new web space for thoughts and news from inside the JFW. Every two weeks, a new blog will be posted by a Federation employee, starting with a special message from Bob Freedman. Please leave your thoughts and comments. Read our first blog.

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Become a Teen Leader

Are you M? Join an exciting, new,
2-year leadership development program!
Machon Madrichim gives Jewish teens the tools to plan and implement activities for young children in an informal and fun atmosphere. Register today. For more info contact Hart Jacob, Machon Madrichim Director, at 477-7456.