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Aug 16, 2018

Nikki Holland is new President and CEO of JFC-UIA

August 15, 2018 (Toronto, ON) – Today, Nikki Holland assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of Jewish Federations of Canada – UIA.  She succeeds Linda Kislowicz, who has held the position since 2006.
 
‘On behalf of the board of directors and staff in Canada and …

Jul 24, 2018

JFC-UIA Selects Incoming President & CEO

The staff and board of JFC-UIA are pleased to welcome Nikki Holland of Toronto as the next President & CEO of Jewish Federations of Canada - UIA, starting August 15th. We wish her great success in this important role.

Learn about Nikki here

Jul 19, 2018

Mutiny on Birthright

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By David Sklar - July 18, 2018

Having just returned from leading a Birthright trip, I left a little piece of my heart behind in Israel. This was my fourth time there, but my first time working with Birthright as a Madrich (leader). It was a stressful, chaotic and wo…

Jul 19, 2018

DIASPORA GROUPS OPPOSE ISRAEL’S NATION-STATE BILL

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By Lila Sarick, Staff Reporter -  July 18, 2018 209 0
 

Jewish organizations in Canada and Israel are criticizing a proposed Israeli bill, which they say runs counter to democratic values and will damage Israel’s relationship with Diaspora communities.

The legi…

Jul 10, 2018

CIJA HOLDS ‘VERY POSITIVE’ MEETING WITH JUSTIN TRUDEAU

PM of Canada Justin Trudeau in front of israeli flag

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By Alex Rose -  July 9, 2018 208 0

 

On July 5, The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) led a delegation to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, to discuss recent events that they found concerning – namely, Trudeau’s statement on the Israel-Gaza bo…