Israel-United Arab Emirates Normalization Agreement with Benjamin Krasna and Yaakov Katz
Israel-United Arab Emirates Normalization Agreement with Benjamin Krasna and Yaakov Katz
Recorded LIVE on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 12:00 PM
Rewind
Benjamin Krasna assumed the position of Deputy Head of Mission of Israel to the United States of America in August 2018. He arrived in DC after serving for eight years in senior positions at the Foreign Ministry, where he oversaw research on Asia, Economy and Energy.
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Benjamin Krasna assumed the position of Deputy Head of Mission of Israel to the United States of America in August 2018. He arrived in DC after serving for eight years in senior positions at the Foreign Ministry, where he oversaw research on Asia, Economy and Energy.
In Partnership with the JCCA
JEWISH LIFE
Matti Friedman with David Bezmozgis: Inside the Mossad
Recorded LIVE on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Canadian-Israeli journalist, New York Times Op-Ed contributor and author Matti Friedman joins us to discuss his award-winning book Spies of No Country: Secret Lives at the Birth of Israel.
An Evening of Deep Listening; Facing and Combating Racism With/In the Jewish Community
Recorded LIVE on Monday, June 8, 2020 at 8:00 PM
Jews often pride themselves on past alliances with the Black community in social justice pursuits. But where are we now? How can we go further? A Jewish community-wide dialogue with Jews of Colour—Can... Read More
92Y Shababa- Shabbat Celebration
Recorded LIVE on Friday, May 15, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Join Rebecca Schoffer (and her puppets!) for an interactive, joyful Shabbat celebration!
Alley-Oop to Aliyah: African American Hoopsters in the Holy Land
Recorded LIVE on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 7:00 PM
Written by David A. Goldstein, this is the first book to provide an in-depth exploration and analysis of the experiences of African American basketball players in Israel from the 1970s till today.
Lisa Sonshine joins MOMJO to discuss life in children's entertainment
Recorded LIVE on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 9:00 PM
Lisa Sonshine is a Juno nominated children’s entertainer from Sonshine and Broccoli. She will talk to us about her professional career in music, how she became involved in a children’s music duo, and... Read More
Judy and David Shabbat Time
Judy and David sing lots of songs to welcome Shabbat! How do you celebrate Shabbat? Do you have a favourite song?
Zelda Abramson Chatting About 'The Montreal Shtetl'
Zelda Abramson is a retired Sociologist, who has a Canadian history that begins in Montreal. She is the Co-Author of 'The Montreal Shtetl'. Abramson recalls the history and the stories of Montreal Hol... Read More
Beit Rayim's Rabbi Joshua Corber Teaching Reiki
A quick Reiki class for anyone who is scared, under the weather, or stressed. Reiki is a Japanese healing technique almost 100 years ago. Let this session help you find the energy to help heal your ne... Read More
Virtual Bake-Along with Chef Lindsay Culinary: S’Mores Brownies
Recorded LIVE on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 7:00 PM
Join Lindsay Culinary as she and her daughter Valerie show us how to make the perfect summer treat! S'Mores Brownies are the best dessert mash-up.
Making Saturday Vibes Last the Week
Recorded LIVE on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at 8:00 PM
In Partnership with the Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA. A conversation about re-energizing and refocusing your wellbeing to create a peaceful mindset all week long.
Sheva Talks: Shabbat Part 1
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Bringing in Shabbat with Michael
"Learn the Rabbinic story of the deep and powerful story of King Soloman. Together we will learn the lesson that took place in the Temple many years ago."
The 2020 Vine Awards Shortlisted History Writers Panel
Recorded LIVE on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 7:00 PM
The Koffler Centre of the Arts presents an online panel with the 2020 Vine Awards shortlisted history writers
Melissa Mayo, Food Network Chef, Author and Speaker ft. MOMJO
Recorded LIVE on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Joining us from Italy, Melissa Mayo will help us master the cooking basics so we can create delicious and healthy meals.
Discovering Israel Through Architecture with The Bauhaus Center of Tel Aviv
Recorded LIVE on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Join UJA’s Israel Engagement for a hands-on look at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Bauhaus Movement in Tel Aviv from its earliest iterations to modern adaptations with Dr. Micha Gross of The Ba... Read More
THOUGHT LEADERS & SPEAKERS
A Conversation with Daniel Hendler, Writer and Editor, of the hit new Netflix miniseries Unorthodox.
Recorded LIVE on Monday, June 15, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Daniel is an American writer based in Vienna and Berlin. The show is based on Deborah Feldman’s memoir and tells the story of a woman who flees her ultra-Orthodox life in Brooklyn to start over in Ber... Read More
Journey To The PGA: A Conversation With Professional Golf Player Ben Silverman
Recorded LIVE on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Ben Silverman is currently a member of the PGA’s Korn Ferry Tour and spent the 2018-19 season on the PGA Tour. With six career top 10 finishes and one victory on the Korn Ferry/Web.Com Tour, Silverman... Read More
Matti Friedman with David Bezmozgis: Inside the Mossad
Recorded LIVE on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Canadian-Israeli journalist, New York Times Op-Ed contributor and author Matti Friedman joins us to discuss his award-winning book Spies of No Country: Secret Lives at the Birth of Israel.
Joan Lunden, An Honest Conversation About Aging
Recorded LIVE on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at 7:30 PM
Joan Lunden discusses her most candid and revealing book, Why Did I Come Into This Room? Whether your in your 40s, 50s, 60s or more, she will give you helpful information to embrace the various phase... Read More
May the 4th be With You!
Recorded LIVE on Monday, May 4, 2020 at 4:00 PM
A discussion from the Outer Rim regarding all things Star Wars on this day of world wide celebration.
No Filter: The Inside Story of Instagram with Sarah Frier from Bloomberg News
Recorded LIVE on Monday, June 22, 2020 at 8:00 PM
Award-winning reporter Sarah Frier reveals the never-before-told story of how Instagram became the most culturally defining app of the decade.
Nealy Fisher demos Passover chocolate chip cookies
Recorded LIVE on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Dare to Inspire: How to Create Inspiration during Uncertain Times with Author, Allison Holzer
Recorded LIVE on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 7:00 PM
Join Allison Holzer, co-author of Dare to Inspire: Sustain the Fire of Inspiration in Work and Life. She will guide you through a roadmap of how to speak and sustain inspiration to achieve your goals ... Read More
Frontline Access with Maccabi Canada ft. Kevin Abrams (NY Giants)
Recorded LIVE on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 7:00 PM
Kevin Abrams is a Canadian-born American football executive who is currently the Vice president of football operations and Assistant General Manager of the New York Giants of the NFL. Join us for a ca... Read More
MOMJO Talks with Renee Kaiman from My So-Called Mommy Life
Recorded LIVE on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Carolina and Liat will talk with Renee about her blogs, family and metastatic breast cancer journey.
Engineering Your Diet: Digestion and Hormones after 35
Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 7:00 PM
In partnership with the Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford. Dr. Stagg will outline the core elements for optimal health as we age, using bitter bioactive foods to improve digestion and metabolism.
Combatting Anti-semitism with the Hon. Mayor John Tory
Monday, January 25, 2021 at 7:30 PM
There is a rise in anti-semitism incidents with the Jewish community in Toronto. Mayor John Tory will speak about what is being done to fight antisemitism and hate in our city to help ensure the safet... Read More
From The Front Lines: COVID-19 (Episode 2)
Dr. Ari Greenwald, Esther Vlessing & Dr. Jeremy Frank join co-hosts Adina Samuels and Sara Yacobi-Harris for the second episode of 'From the Front Lines'
COVID-19 affects all our lives. With warmth... Read More
Sheva Talks: Tikkun Olam Part 2
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The UJA Jewish Service Presents The Benefits of a Year Abroad with the “Canadian Gap Year Association”
Recorded LIVE on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 12:00 PM
Join CANGAP and UJA’s Jewish Service for everything you need to know crash-course on spending a year abroad after high school from choosing the right program, ensuring university acceptances are secur... Read More
UPCOMING LIVE STREAMS
The Kabbalah of The Beatles
Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 7:30 PM
The very first single released by the Beatles own record label, Apple, was a version of a Sammy Cahn tune. The cover of the “Sgt. Pepper” album features a minyan of notable Jews, and Paul McCartney an... Read More
Combatting Anti-semitism with the Hon. Mayor John Tory
Monday, January 25, 2021 at 7:30 PM
There is a rise in anti-semitism incidents with the Jewish community in Toronto. Mayor John Tory will speak about what is being done to fight antisemitism and hate in our city to help ensure the safet... Read More
The Kabbalah of Bob Dylan
Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 7:30 PM
Explore Bob Dylan’s profound connections to his Jewish roots in life and song. He grew up in a Yiddish-speaking home in a family that was at the very nexus of his hometown’s Jewish community.
Connecting & Flourishing Through Deep Spiritual Roots with Adrienne Gold Davis
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 9:00 PM
Our Jewish sources tell us that "Man is a tree of the field"! Our deep roots, when planted firmly on solid ground, can help our efforts 'bear fruit' in life. And those 'fruits' are our acts of kindnes... Read More
Fit Fest Winter Edition Day 2
Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 9:00 AM
Join us for for day 2 of Fit Fest Winter Edition featuring some of the J's top classes and instructor's. Follow along for one workout, or better yet, the entire morning's stream!
Takeout Recipes Made Healthy with Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat
Monday, January 18, 2021 at 7:30 PM
Part two of a two-part Series for New Year-New You with Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat from Bite Me More. Featured on the VJCC cooking show, The Nosh.
Fit Fest Winter Edition Day 1
Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 9:00 AM
Join us for day 1 of an awesome two-day lineup featuring some of the J's top classes and instructor's. Follow along for one workout, or better yet, the entire morning's stream!
How Restaurants Recover from COVID-19 ft. Eran Shram, Co-Founder of Café Landwer
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 8:00 PM
Enjoy a night of delicious dining and great company. Use this promo code 10VIRTUALJ between 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on February 3rd to order your dinner from Café Landwer and get 10% off.
Purim Lessons & Tapping Into the Power of the Hidden with Adrienne Gold Davis
Monday, February 22, 2021 at 9:00 PM
The heroine of the Purim story, Queen Esther, faces a moment of deep fear and moves forward despite it. This story teaches us much about "That which is Hidden", and how to tap into the power of the so... Read More
Engineering Your Diet: Digestion and Hormones after 35
Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 7:00 PM
In partnership with the Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford. Dr. Stagg will outline the core elements for optimal health as we age, using bitter bioactive foods to improve digestion and metabolism.
Beyond Exodus & Cheesecake with Adrienne Gold Davis
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 9:00 PM
An often-overlooked holiday, Shavuot is about more than just cheesecake! It is the culmination of all we learned during the Exodus and provides us an answer to the question "Is it freedom from or free... Read More
The Jewish Perspective on Freedom for All with Adrienne Gold Davis
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 9:00 PM
How does Judaism define the notion of freedom? Is it freedom from or freedom to? The Passover story is a universal paradigm of 'purposeful freedom', teaches us how one can maximize their potential thr... Read More
WEBINAR
The South African Jewish Experience
Recorded LIVE on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at 11:00 AM
In partnership with the Ontario Jewish Archives
Find out in a photo-rich webinar about the history of Jewish life in South Africa and the immigration of Jewish Southern Africans to Canada.
Pilates with Val
Recorded LIVE on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 12:30 PM
Pilates focuses on core strength, postural alignment and muscle balance though low-impact strengthening and stretching exercises.
J-Spotlight: Behind the Scenes with Stephen and Irina
Recorded LIVE on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 7:30 PM
Join our Fitness Team for a glimpse behind the scenes of Virtual J!
Pilates with Andrea
Recorded LIVE on Friday, July 17, 2020 at 10:30 AM
Pilates focuses on core strength, postural alignment and muscle balance though low-impact strengthening and stretching exercises.
Beauty Buzz with Marie
It’s time for Beauty Buzz with Marie: The At-Home Mini Facial by Certified Medical Aesthetician and Laser Technician
Women inPower Webinar
Courtesy of JCCS of North America NY, NY
Virtual Challah Bake: For a Refuah Sheleima (complete Healing) of Jesse Benudiz
Recorded LIVE on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 8:00 PM
Virtual Challah Bake: For a Refuah Sheleima (complete Healing) of Jesse Benudiz. In Partnership with Aish Thornhill Community Shul
Nutritional Advice with Dr. Joey Shulman
Recorded LIVE on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 1:30 PM
Israel-United Arab Emirates Normalization Agreement with Benjamin Krasna and Yaakov Katz
Recorded LIVE on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 12:00 PM
In Partnership with the JCCA
In the aftermath of the recent peace agreement between Israel and the UAE and Bahrain:
How the regional reality made this possible, what are the regional implications an... Read More
'Manischewitz Anyone?' Join Dion Alpert as he samples Kosher red and white wines
Recorded LIVE on Friday, April 17, 2020 at 2:00 PM
Manischewitz anyone? Join, resident taster and wine aficionado, Dion Alpert as he samples Kosher red and white wines
Marissa Kassam Presents Goodnight Zoom, a colouring book
Recorded LIVE on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 10:30 AM
Marissa Kassam talks about her new downloadable colouring book that helps educate children about the risks, and heroes of the coronavirus pandemic.
Match Maker ft. The House Toronto
Recorded LIVE on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 9:00 PM
Join us for an unorthodox date night that promises dating insights during the pandemic, some sincere laughs, and an attempt to match two wonderful people working hard to make a difference in the world... Read More
The Untold Story of Jewish Women and the Second World War
Recorded LIVE on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 8:00 PM
Journalist Ellin Bessner and Women Studies scholar Jennifer Shaw will discuss the significant roles Jewish women played in the Second World War.
Pilates with Sharna
Recorded LIVE on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at 10:30 AM
Pilates focuses on core strength, postural alignment and muscle balance though low-impact strengthening and stretching exercises.
Parent Bike Prep Before Summer with PedalHeads
Recorded LIVE on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Join Pedalheads as they go over bike check-up, helmet safety, and a few fun games you can do with your kids.
EDUCATION
Tips and Tricks for Manicures at Home with Rita Remark, Nail Expert
Recorded LIVE on Monday, April 6, 2020 at 11:00 AM
92Y Shababa- Shabbat Celebration
Recorded LIVE on Friday, May 1, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Join Rebecca Schoffer (and her puppets!) for an interactive, joyful Shabbat celebration!
JCC Maccabi Warriors Basketball Training & Conditioning Workshop
Recorded LIVE on Monday, June 1, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Join JCC Maccabi Warriors Coach, Maxim Ostrovski, for conditioning drills that will help build up your endurance and improve your game. For children ages 9-13 years.
Join Earth Rangers to Learn About Protecting Animals and Their Habitats
Recorded LIVE on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 2:00 PM
Earth Rangers is the kids’ conservation organization, dedicated to educating children and their families about biodiversity, inspiring them to adopt sustainable behaviours, and empowering them to beco... Read More
The South African Jewish Experience
Recorded LIVE on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at 11:00 AM
In partnership with the Ontario Jewish Archives
Find out in a photo-rich webinar about the history of Jewish life in South Africa and the immigration of Jewish Southern Africans to Canada.
Everything Hebrew School Never Taught You – An Exploration of the Impact the Israeli LGBTQ+ Community has had on Modern Spoken Hebrew
Recorded LIVE on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Join a riveting exploration into the challenges of bringing an ancient language up to speed with the times, and how Israel’s thriving LGBTQ+ community has made their impact on the language.
Building a Relationship with Israel as a Second Home hosted by UJA’s Jewish Service
Recorded LIVE on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Join Dr. Assael Romanelli in a presentation and discussion of his research: A Phenomenological Exploration of the Constructs of ‘Home’ in Jewish Emerging Adults in Gap-Year Programmes in Israel.
J-Spotlight: Behind the Scenes with Stephen and Irina
Recorded LIVE on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 7:30 PM
Join our Fitness Team for a glimpse behind the scenes of Virtual J!
Blo Blow Dry Bar Shares Hair and Makeup Tips to Help You Prepare for your Video Conferences
Recorded LIVE on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Join Azraa Kazi, Regional Educator for Blo Blow Dry Bar, who will share hair and makeup tips to help you prepare for your video conferences.
Language: the Key for Changing our Reality - In Hebrew
Recorded LIVE on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Are we changing our reality by changing our language or rather changing our language to transform our everyday? In this event we will discuss the reciprocal relations between language and society... Read More
Beauty Buzz with Marie
It’s time for Beauty Buzz with Marie: The At-Home Mini Facial by Certified Medical Aesthetician and Laser Technician
The National Jewish Community Celebration of Veterans Day
Recorded LIVE on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 11:00 AM
On Veterans Day (Wednesday, Nov. 11), JWB Jewish Chaplains Council®, a signature program of JCC Association of North America, hosted the premier of “The National Jewish Community Celebration of Vetera... Read More
Roy Firestone, former ESPN reporter, discusses 'The Last Dance' - Michael Jordan Documentary
Recorded LIVE on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Are you watching this captivating show? Join former ESPN reporter, Roy Firestone, as he discusses the players and situations surrounding the documentary. This program is in partnership with the Martin... Read More
92Y Shababa- Shabbat Celebration
Recorded LIVE on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Join Rebecca Schoffer (and her puppets!) for an interactive, joyful Shabbat celebration!
Earth Rangers LIVE Animal Meet and Greet!
Recorded LIVE on Friday, June 5, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Join our presenters Kyla and Catherine as they explain what it means to be an Earth Ranger. You’ll also get a chance to meet the amazing animal Ambassadors Draco and Sonic!