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29 Years helping Children in Domestic Violence and Homeless Shelters

29 Years helping Children in Domestic Violence and Homeless Shelters

Date: 2026-09-01

A heartfelt thank you to donors, sponsors, members and volunteers. ♥
AI - What You Need to Know Now

AI - What You Need to Know Now

Date: 2026-10-14

Join us for a practical exploration of AI with Marli Lichtman, founder of The AI Tutor.

October 14th, at 7:30 pm.

Registration required by October 9, 2026

No charge - Donations welcome

Dessert Reception.
Dance and Dessert Evening

Dance and Dessert Evening

Date: 2026-11-07

Dance and dessert evening featuring " The Pepper Shaker Band"

Saturday, November 7th - 7:30 pm

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. $ 50 per person
Sweeten the New Year: Rosh Hashanah Cakes Sale

Sweeten the New Year: Rosh Hashanah Cakes Sale

Date: 2026-07-16

Na'amat Canada Vancouver is delighted to once again offer our delicious Rosh Hashanah Cakes in celebration of the New Year!

Each cake is $36, and you will receive an $18 charitable tax receipt for each cake purchased at the end of the year.

Your purchase helps support the important work of Na'amat Canada while sharing the sweetness of the holiday with family and friends. Thank you for your continued generosity and support.

We wish you and your loved ones a sweet, healthy, and happy New Year!
Paint Night: Create, Connect & Unwind

Paint Night: Create, Connect & Unwind

Date: 2026-08-12

Join us for a fun and relaxing Paint Night! Whether you're an experienced artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this event is the perfect opportunity to get creative, connect with others, and enjoy an evening of laughter and inspiration.

All supplies are provided—just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to create your own masterpiece.
Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day

Date: 2026-06-15

Send a Father’s Day eCard and let the dads and father figures in your life know how much they’re appreciated.

A small gesture can make a big impact.
Bingo night is back!

Bingo night is back!

Date: 2026-05-27

Come and enjoy a night out.
Cheers to our Volunteers

Cheers to our Volunteers

Date: 2026-04-26

You are invited to join us for “Cheers to Our Volunteers”, a special virtual event celebrating our members from across Canada on Sunday, April 26th. This hour-long celebration will bring our national community together to recognize the incredible contributions of our volunteers, provide meaningful opportunities to connect with one another, and offer a sneak peek at never-before-seen videos!

We will raise a collective toast in honour of the dedication, passion, and impact of our volunteers. All members are warmly invited to attend and to bring a drink to toast with. We look forward to celebrating with you!
National Convention 2026

National Convention 2026

Date: 2026-10-30

One weekend. Once every three years. Will you be there?

We really want you with us in Montreal.

Our 21st Na’amat Canada Triennial National Convention — Resilience, Renewal and Hope is just over a month away, and we hope you’ll make the decision to be part of it.

October 30 – November 1, 2026 | Montreal

Convention only happens once every three years. It is one of the few opportunities we have to bring Na’amat members from across Canada together in one place — not on Zoom, not by email, but together in person.

It’s a weekend to reconnect with old friends and make new ones.

To share ideas and experiences.

To hear directly about the work we are making possible in Israel.

To learn, laugh, celebrate and be inspired.

And most importantly, it’s a weekend to remind ourselves what it means to be part of Na’amat Canada.

We have planned an exciting program of speakers, discussions, activities and entertainment, culminating in our Banquet Dinner & Installation on Sunday evening.

But a great program is only part of what makes Convention special.

You do.

Every member who attends brings something to the weekend. Your friendship, your ideas, your experiences and your commitment to Na’amat are what turn a program into a true National Convention.

If you’ve been thinking about coming, now is the time to say YES!

Convention Registration: $400

Na’amat Canada members in good standing are eligible for a $250 travel subsidy, helping make it easier for members from across the country to join us in Montreal.

REGISTER FOR CONVENTION

VIEW THE FULL CONVENTION PROGRAM

Come to reconnect.

Come to be inspired.

Come to celebrate everything we have accomplished together.

Come be part of what happens next.

Montreal is waiting for you — and so are we!

Warm regards,

Sandi Seigel

National Convention Chair

Past National President

Anita Blanshay

Heather Gordon

Local Convention Co-Chairs
Na'amat Canada Hamilton presents our 40th Celebrity Author event!

Na'amat Canada Hamilton presents our 40th Celebrity Author event!

Date: 2026-05-11

Featuring best selling author Joy Fielding.

Monday, May 11, 2026 @ 7:30 p.m.

Jenny Cooper Has A secret -a novel.

A suspensefu story of hidden truths, fractured trusts, and the moment one woman's carefully guarded secret begins to unravel

$30 /person. Monday, May 11th 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

*Event location details will be included in your confirmation email after you register.
From Tehran to Torah

From Tehran to Torah

Date: 2026-04-05

Hear the remarkable and personal story of William Mehrvarz's unprecedented journey from Tehran, Iran to Torah in a compelling interview led by Rabbi Reuben Poupko.
Marathon Mom - Exclusive screening

Marathon Mom - Exclusive screening

Date: 2026-06-04

Thank you for your interest in the Na'amat Canada Calgary screening of Marathon Mom.

School Supplies for Kids provides backpacks filled with school supplies to children taking refuge in domestic violence and homeless shelters in Calgary and southern Alberta.

Questions? calgary.info@naamat.com
Happy Passover

Happy Passover

Date: 2026-04-01

Please support our annual Passover campaign!

Send a card or make a donation and help women, children and families in Israel and Canada.
Resilience in the Face of Antisemitism

Resilience in the Face of Antisemitism

Date: 2026-03-23

Fern has been a registered nurse for 55 years specializing in mental health.

She brings her many years of clinical expertise to help support our community as we face widespread antisemitism and anti Zionism.

In this valuable presentation, as a Na’amat member, Fern will review modalities to help us better deal with the anxiety that confronts all of us.
Toronto Vintage Sale

Toronto Vintage Sale

Date: 2026-05-02

Please contact the Toronto office at toronto.info@naamat.com if you can help us elevate the calibre of our vintage costume jewelry collection.

For this upscale show, we're seeking donations of pieces by designers such as Kenneth J. Lane, D'Orlan, Miriam Haskell, Trifari, Monet, Ciner, Coro, Napier, Sherman, Butler, Sarah Coventry etc.
Matzo Crunch is back

Matzo Crunch is back

Date: 2026-03-11

Each beautifully packaged order comes with three gourmet sheets of Triple Chocolate Matzo Crunch for only $36.

Delivery and Pickup Options Available
Join Na'amat USA & Canada on Zoom for International Women's Day

Join Na'amat USA & Canada on Zoom for International Women's Day

Date: 2026-03-22

In honour of International Women’s Day, join us for a special Zoom conversation with Hagit Pe’er, President and Chairwoman of Na'amat Israel and Na'amat International.

Hagit will reflect on Na'amat's national impact during some of Israel’s most challenging years. From education and daycare centers to workforce advancement and emergency response, Na'amat women continue to lead by building. She will share recent achievements, the realities facing women and families across Israel today, and the priorities guiding the movement forward.

Since the October 7 attacks, Hagit has helped guide Na'amat's emergency response, ensuring daycare staff and community programs could support displaced families and frontline medical workers while strengthening essential services for women and children across the country.

10 AM PT / 11 AM MT / 1 PM ET / 8 PM Israel
Walking with Oma - A Memoir

Walking with Oma - A Memoir

Date: 2026-04-12

Walking with Oma is a memoir and travel narrative about a woman retracing her Jewish grandmother’s forced journey at the end of World War II.

Overall, it’s about walking—both literally and emotionally—alongside a grandmother’s past in order to make peace with history, identity, and inherited memory.
Room to Heal - Help us rebuild the Glickman Centre

Room to Heal - Help us rebuild the Glickman Centre

Date: 2026-02-24

Healing begins in a safe and dignified space.

For women and children escaping violence, a bedroom is more than a place to sleep. It is the first place where fear can ease, privacy is restored, and healing can begin.

Through the Room to Heal campaign, Na’amat Canada is rebuilding 12 bedrooms at the Na’amat Canada Glickman Centre for Family Violence Prevention in Tel Aviv — the first women’s shelter established in Israel.

This is a project Canada helped build. Now, we proudly rebuild it.

Our goal is to raise $140,000 to ensure that every room reflects safety, dignity, and care from the moment a family walks through the door.

We are honoured to announce the
Benny Freedman z”l Match For Hope

Through Holocaust survivor Benny Freedman's Legacy, we have received a generous gift of $70,000 to match every dollar raised toward our $140,000 goal.

The need is urgent.
The impact is immediate.

For more than 30 years the Glickman Centre has provided shelter, counselling, legal support, and rehabilitation programs for women and children experiencing abuse.

The bedrooms are central to this mission.
Games Galore

Games Galore

Date: 2026-05-13

Games Galore - Join us May 13, 2026

Join us for an entertaining afternoon. Some of the most popular games include MahJongg, Canasta, Bridge, Scrabble... or any other game you enjoy!
Hamentashen Bake Sale

Hamentashen Bake Sale

Date: 2026-02-05

Delicious Hamentashen for sale. Preorder by February 17th. $18 for 6 hamentashen in your choice of flavour.
National Convention 2026

National Convention 2026

Date: 2026-10-30

Mark your calendars! October 30 - November 1 Montreal, Quebec
Hamentashen Sale!

Hamentashen Sale!

Date: 2026-01-19

Na’amat Canada Vancouver is delighted to once again offer our much-loved homemade hamentashen for Purim!

Choose from six delicious flavours: Prune, Poppyseed, Chocolate, Raspberry, Apricot, and Lemon.

Hamentashen are sold by the half-dozen, with a minimum order of one dozen.
The cost is $36 per dozen, and every purchase supports Na’amat Israel and the Vancouver Jewish Food Bank. Deadline to order: February 22.

A charitable donation receipt for $18 per dozen will be issued, so you can enjoy these festive Purim treats while giving back to the community. Donation receipts will be sent at the end of the year.

Pickup Details:
Rear entrance of the JCC
Sunday, March 1, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Celebrate Purim with something sweet — and meaningful!
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)

Date: 2026-02-23

Dr. Jennifer Shapiro will discuss MAID and palliative care.

Making compassionate end-of-life choices to support dignity and comfort.

Discussion will take place on ZOOM 8PM ET.

Cost is $18 and this program is open to all. Contact email is club.ilana@naamat.com
BINGO - MAY 2, 2026!

BINGO - MAY 2, 2026!

Date: 2026-05-02

Club Simcha Kadima Bingo -

SOLD OUT
Get Baked with Club Ruach

Get Baked with Club Ruach

Date: 2026-02-19

Thursday, February 19th, 2026

Join us for a ladies' night out, hamentashen bake & mocktails for women in their 30s and 40s.

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Event starts at 7:30 p.m.

North York: Location will be shared with registrants.

Advanced registration required. Contact us: 416-636-5425
Help us Keep the Spirit of Chanukah Alive

Help us Keep the Spirit of Chanukah Alive

Date: 2025-12-17

The Dollars for David campaign is an annual Chanukah tradition for Na'amat Canada. Some of the funds raised help provide toys, books, games and other holiday treats to the many Israeli children in need at our Na'amat facilities. Without the help of our loyal donors, they would otherwise face harsh disappointment at Chanukah gift-giving time.
Na'amat Canada Montreal Calendar 2026

Na'amat Canada Montreal Calendar 2026

Date: 2025-12-08

Our 2026 Calendar is now out.
Click below for a digital copy. To get a paper copy, pick one up at any of our advertisers.
Thank you for your support
National Chanukah Get-Together On Zoom

National Chanukah Get-Together On Zoom

Date: 2025-12-22

Monday, December 22nd

8:00 pm ET / 7:00 pm CT / 6:00 pm MT / 5:00 pm PT

National Chanukah Get-Together: Sharing Light, Sharing Laughter.
Join members from across the country for a warm, interactive evening full of connection, laughter, and holiday cheer.
This is a free event, and you are welcome to bring your favourite holiday drink and get ready to light up the night with friends old and new. This festive Zoom gathering will be a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow Na’amat members, hear inspiring stories, and share in the joy of Chanukah. We will enjoy memorable moments together and take a lighthearted look at the season in ways that will leave you smiling.

The event is free, but you can still donate to support Na’amat Canada, as this is one of the last opportunities to donate this year and receive a tax receipt. Whether you are looking to reconnect, meet new friends, or simply celebrate the holiday spirit with like-minded members across Canada, this evening promises warmth, fun, and plenty of festive cheer. RSVP today and get ready to join the celebration!
Chanukah Celebration - Tribute to Members

Chanukah Celebration - Tribute to Members

Date: 2025-12-03

Wednesday, December 3rd.

Featuring the comedy of Fish the Magish. An evening of celebration, entertainment, music and dessert reception.

Register by November 25th
Annual Membership Evening

Annual Membership Evening

Date: 2025-10-29

29 octobre à 19 h 30.

This year's event will be totally different, with a focus on getting to know one another in a fun way and a pledge that you will leave knowing more than you ever have about your fellow members!

Dessert Reception - Free event

Register by October 26th
Join us for a special evening at JFSC

Join us for a special evening at JFSC

Date: 2025-10-27

RSVP : calgary.events@naamat.com

Looking forward to seeing you there!
Toronto Leadership Event

Toronto Leadership Event

Date: 2026-01-28

New date:

January 28th 7:30 p.m. on Zoom

Change can be difficult to navigate. Join us as we hear from personal coach and mediator, Claudia Aronowitz, about finding the courage to embrace the unknown and accept imperfection. Whether you are looking to improve yourself personally or professionally, this talk is the perfect starting point for your journey. This is a free online Zoom event. All Members Welcome!
Shana Tova to all our members, friends and supporters

Shana Tova to all our members, friends and supporters

Date: 2025-09-08

May this New Year be filled with health and happiness for you and your family.
Rosh Hashanah cakes for the New Year

Rosh Hashanah cakes for the New Year

Date: 2025-08-08

While we know that you are all in the midst of enjoying our beautiful summer sunshine, Rosh Hashanah is, in fact, only 7 weeks away.
Na'amat Canada Vancouver is once again pleased to offer our community Honey Cakes and Apple Tarts for the New Year. These cakes will be available for pickup at the JCC on Monday September 22nd from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at a cost of $30 per honey cake and $36 per apple tart; (this includes a $18 tax receipt).

You can place your order online, by email or by contacting your usual Na'amat seller. Deadline to place your order is September 15th
Cake orders are now closed.

Chag Sameach in advance.

Na'amat Canada Vancouver
Join us at the Heritage Plaza for an Evening of Latin Music!

Join us at the Heritage Plaza for an Evening of Latin Music!

Date: 2025-08-27

Music in the Plaza featuring Klave

Wednesday, August 27th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (free event)

Bring along your husband or significant other, a picnic dinner, chair and/or blanket.

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved inside to the Gasoline Alley Museum.

RSVP: calgary.events@naamat.com
SSFK Volunteer Opportunities

SSFK Volunteer Opportunities

Date: 2025-07-14

Two opportunities to volunteer for the Na’amat Canada Calgary School Supplies Program.

Location: TBA

To sign up or more information email: calgary.events@naamat.com
Potluck Hot Dog BBQ Party

Potluck Hot Dog BBQ Party

Date: 2025-07-27

Great food, fun & games

Sunday, July 27th 6:30 p.m. For more info and to RSVP email: calgary.events@naamat.com
How Sweet It Is!

How Sweet It Is!

Date: 2025-06-22

Sunday, June 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Raffle tickets drawn at 8:00 p.m.

Pop in for dessert and see who will be the big winner!

For more info & to RSVP: calgary.events@naamat.com
Fourth Annual Charity Golf Days

Fourth Annual Charity Golf Days

Date: 2026-07-08

Wednesday July 8, 2026 and Wednesday, August 26, 2026

For registration and sponsorship opportunities, please call 416-636-5425 or email golf@naamat.com
Na’amat Hebrew Calendar 2025-2026

Na’amat Hebrew Calendar 2025-2026

Date: 2025-05-30

We are excited to inform you about our next Calendar for 2025-2026, set to be published mid-August 2025. It will continue to be a 16-month calendar, featuring Jewish holidays, community events, personal yahrzeits and special occasions, weekly parshas and information about Na’amat projects.

The events of October 7 and the current war in Israel continue to highlight the urgent need for our collective assistance and our support. Your contribution will directly impact the lives of those in need, providing essential resources and support during their most vulnerable moments.

Please donate at the links below and you will receive a new calendar.

Click here to explore donation opportunities and learn more about our fundraising project. To make your donation, click here. (Please donate by June 15, 2025 to have your name appear in the calendar.)

Should you have any inquiries or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us via email ncottawa@naamat.com or phone (613) 788-7913.
School Supplies For Kids

School Supplies For Kids

Date: 2025-05-26

Open to Alberta residents only
IRON LADIES

IRON LADIES

Date: 2025-06-12

Thursday, June 12th at 5:00 p.m. Meet "the 35's", a daring group of housewives and mothers from Dublin and London who defied the Soviets at the height of the Cold War to help secure the release of refuseniks and paved the way for the liberation of many Soviet Jews.

Use discount code: NAAMAT@TJFF when purchasing tickets.
BBQ Party

BBQ Party

Date: 2025-06-22

June 22, 2025
Join us for a delicious BBQ dinner with games and prizes, as well the 50/50 raffle ticket winner will be drawn at 8:00 p.m.

The more the merrier, so bring along a friend. For more information and to RSVP email
calgary.info@naamat.com
Join us at the Curtain Club

Join us at the Curtain Club

Date: 2025-05-29

Thursday, May 29th at 8:00 p.m.
Join us at The Curtain Club for "The Gentleman Clothier" by Norm Foster.

Tickets only $25 each (open seating)
Location: 400 Newkirk Road, Richmond Hill
Farewell Babylon

Farewell Babylon

Date: 2025-05-26

Monday, May 26th at 7:30 p.m. Exile and Expulsion of the Jews from Iraq with Odette Masliyah. Registration $18 per person. Everyone welcome.

Borochov Cultural Centre- 272 Codsell Avenue , North York
Club Simcha-Kadima's 27th Annual Bingo!

Club Simcha-Kadima's 27th Annual Bingo!

Date: 2025-05-24

Saturday, May 24th at 7:00 p.m. Auction, door prizes and refreshments. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. $36 per person. Proceeds to Israel Emergency Fund.

Borochov Cultural Centre - 272 Codsell Avenue, North York
Games Galore

Games Galore

Date: 2025-05-07

Wednesday, May 7th, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Tickets $36 per person. Cash prizes, door prizes and refreshments. For more information: toronto.info@naamat.com

Borochov Cultural Centre - 272 Codsell Avenue, North York
Vintage Accessories Sale

Vintage Accessories Sale

Date: 2025-04-27

Sunday, April 27th from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Gently loved and lovingly curated. Jewellery, hats, scarves, tchotchkes, and lux items!! Something for everyone at every price range. Bring your friends and family! $10 entry fee redeemable with purchase. Questions? naamat.events@naamat.com

Borochov Cultural Centre - 272 Codsell Avenue, North York
Cheers to our Volunteers

Cheers to our Volunteers

Date: 2025-04-22

Tuesday April 22^nd 8:00 p.m. ET

National Virtual Celebration and Toast to Volunteers

Save the date for a very special event to honour and celebrate

- YOU -our incredible volunteers!

Let's come together for a fun, heartwarming event where we’ll recognize the efforts of our dedicated members across Canada.

Bring your favourite drink to raise a glass for a collective “Toast to Volunteers!”
Without Precedent Wisdom for our times

Without Precedent Wisdom for our times

Date: 2025-05-12

Monday, May 12th from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. ET A vital conversation with the Honourable Rosalie Abella, retired justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.

$18 registration in person (Holy Blossom Temple in Toronto) or online.
Starting to prepare for Passover?

Starting to prepare for Passover?

Date: 2025-04-20

Send a card or make a donation to add deeper meaning to your Passover.
Lovers in Auschwitz: A True Story

Lovers in Auschwitz: A True Story

Date: 2025-03-31

Na'amat Canada Hamilton 39th Annual Celebrity Author Event
Featuring award-winning journalist Keren Blankfeld
Monday, March 31st at 7:30pm ET
2024 Year In Review

2024 Year In Review

Date: 2025-03-12

2024 was a year of hope and prayers for the safe return of our hostages and soldiers. We stood in solidarity with our sisters in Na’amat Israel, working to ensure the safety and well-being of women and children. Their resilience and strength continue to inspire us. We remain committed to this vital work in the future.
We stand with Israel- When crisis calls we answer!

We stand with Israel- When crisis calls we answer!

Date: 2025-06-19

Emergency Relief - We Stand with Israel

Moved by urgency and unity, Na’amat Canada is launching its Emergency Relief Campaign under the banner: When crisis calls, we answer.

Your generosity brings safety, care, and hope to families who need us most.

Am Yisrael Chai.
Kanot Middle School
Kanot Middle School

Date: 2025-05-26

A building is just walls, until we fill it with opportunity.

At Kanot Youth Village in Israel, hundreds of vulnerable teens find not just a school, but a second chance. Many come from poverty, trauma, or instability. Kanot gives them safety, support, and the tools to succeed.

Now, a brand-new middle school building has been constructed on campus, designed as a “school for the future”. It’s ready… almost.

To open its doors in September 2025, we need your help to furnish and equip this vital space.

Your donation will help provide:
- Desks and chairs
- Science and technology equipment
- Art and music supplies
- Air conditioning, whiteboards, and more
Every donation is an investment in a young person’s future.

Because it truly takes a village to turn hope into action.

Click here to make a donation.

Thank you for joining us in supporting youth in Israel
Centennial Celebration

Centennial Celebration

Date: 2025-05-18

Our Centennial Celebration to be held from May 16 to May 18 in Toronto where we will be joined by our chaverot from Na’amat USA.
Centennial Celebration

Centennial Celebration

Date: 2025-05-18

Our Centennial Celebration to be held from May 16 to May 18 in Toronto where we will be joined by our chaverot from Na’amat USA.