A message from Rob Nagus, CEO Calgary Jewish Federation

(Calgary) – Dear Friends,

As I reflect on the past year, I am filled with an overwhelming sense of pride and gratitude for our community. The momentum we are experiencing right now at Calgary Jewish Federation is extraordinary and it is entirely because of you.

Thanks to your generosity, commitment, and belief in our shared future, this year’s UJA Campaign was our most successful since 2013. That achievement is not just a number. It represents the strength of our collective values, the power of community, and our shared confidence in what we can accomplish together. Your support ensures that Jewish life in Calgary remains vibrant, caring, and resilient today and for generations to come.

With this remarkable momentum behind us, our focus now turns to the future. We are deeply engaged in an important strategic planning process in partnership with Finley and Associates, with the goal of setting a clear and inspiring vision for the next three years. Again, this work will help guide our priorities, strengthen our impact, and ensure that Calgary Jewish Federation continues to meet the evolving needs of our community with purpose and intention.

In the coming weeks, you can look forward to a series of exciting announcements as we share more about this work and other initiatives that will shape the next chapter of Jewish life in Calgary. I encourage you to stay connected, lend your voice, and take part in the conversations ahead. Your perspectives and engagement will help shape the future we are building together.

At a time when Jewish communities around the world face real challenges, I want to say this clearly and proudly: it is good to be Jewish in Calgary. Do we have work to do? Of course. But our community is strong, engaged, compassionate, and deeply connected. When we show up for one another and invest our time, ideas, and energy in our shared future, we will continue to thrive.

Thank you for being part of this journey, for believing in our mission, and for all that you do to strengthen Jewish Calgary.

With gratitude and optimism,
Rob Nagus.

Rob Nagus is CEO, Calgary Jewish Federation.