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Dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals in our community
MISSION STATEMENT
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada, Toronto (NCJWC Toronto) is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the lives of individuals within our own community and the broader multi-cultural community through education, service and social action.
LATEST NEWS
In partnership with Jewish Women International, watch the recording from International Women's Day with with the U.S. Ambassador; Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, Deborah Lipstadt, and the Canadian Special Envoy on Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism, Deborah Lyons.
MARCH 5th, 2024: Join us for an afternoon of your favourite game, in support of the Passover Food Drive. Get your tickets now!
Our organization was proudly represented at the Rally for the Jewish People in Ottawa on Parliament Hill this past Monday. There is much to be done to advocate for the release of the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza and to fight antisemitism in Canada. Each one of us has the power of us to make a difference.
Watch the event recording. Hear from Fill a Purse for a Sister founder, Angel Freedman.
February 8th, 2024, author Leah Koenig joined us in celebration of her latest cookbook, "Portico: Cooking and Feasting in Rome’s Jewish Kitchen."
Sunday, November 19th, 2023 was MITZVAH DAY. A day of social action where the community came together to make a big difference for those in need. We salute our members and friends for helping over 2660 people in their time of need in Toronto and in Israel.
CURRENT PROGRAMS
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As our contribution to Canadian Jewish Heritage Month, NCJWC, Toronto is proud to highlight the inspirational role and impact that these Canadian Jewish women have made and continue to make. 2023 - Throughout the month of May we are celebrating and showcasing amazing women of our past and present. See who we are featuring. Learn more. Let's shine a spotlight on amazing young girls, teens and women who are paving the way for the future! Submit a nomination.
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NCJWC, Toronto is a proud sponsor of Teaching Awareness through Puppetry (TAP) (Formerly known as Kids on the Block), we initiated this program in 1984 (See history) TAP is an arts based, educational awareness program that teaches children in grades K-6 about awareness and understanding of differences. Our interactive workshops use lively, life size puppets to engage youth to break down barriers and enable students to have rich conversations and learn about a variety of issues such as anti-b...
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Drive for Dreidels is a partnership with Jewish Family & Child, The Cooper/Shear Family, Miles Nadal JCC, Joseph & Wolf Lebovic Jewish Community Campus and UJA Federation Drive for Dreidels is committed to addressing the needs of the impoverished in our community. During the Drive for Dreidels, toys and gift cards are collected ensuring that thousands of Jewish children in the GTA have a new toy at Chanukah. Donations of toys, gift cards or cash are accepted at Council House, Miles Nadal...
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If you wish to visit or schedule a meeting please contact info@ncjwctoronto.org or call 416-633-5100.