Rebecca Asbell and Benaron Gleiberman, Co-presidents of Jewish Federation of Edmotnton
(Edmonton) – As we step into 2026 together, we are thankful for the strength and resilience of our community. This past year reminded us of the power of unity—how, when we unite, we can overcome challenges and build a future filled with hope.
Sustaining our community: UJA momentum
Our Federation’s mission remains clear: to sustain and strengthen Jewish life here at home, across Canada, and in Israel.
Your immense generosity to the United Jewish Appeal campaign sustains crucial programs like support for seniors, youth engagement, and institutional security. These contributions are not just dollars; they are acts of tzedakah, affirming our shared responsibility to care for one another.
If you haven’t yet made your contribution, please consider doing so this week. Your gifts make possible for us to stabilize operations and expand our immediate impact.
Advocacy and security: Making our voices heard
We recognize the growing and urgent need for advocacy. Antisemitism has risen to levels we have not seen in decades, and we are responding with determination.
To guarantee our voices are acknowledged and our community’s security is maintained, we are working hard on continuous interaction with the government and improved community engagement. Security continues to be a foundational priority of the Federation.
Vision for the future: New JCC development
Looking ahead, we are excited to advance the plans for our transformative new Jewish Community Centre—a future hub for culture and belonging.
This vision will only become a reality through collective effort, and we invite you to join this historic moment. We look forward to sharing more details about key progress milestones in the upcoming weeks.
Ties that bind: Global Jewish Peoplehood
Our links to Israel remain strong through critical initiatives like Partnership2Gether (P2G), connecting Edmonton to our friends in the Galilee. These relationships remind us that we are part of something larger—a global Jewish family bound by shared heritage and destiny.
As we embrace 2026, let us continue to say Hineni—I am here. Here for each other, here for our community, and here for the generations to come.
Thank you for standing with us, for giving generously, and for believing in the future we are building together. On behalf of the Federation, we wish you and your loved ones a year of health, peace, and blessings.
Rebecca Asbell and Benaron Gleiberman are Co-Presidents, Jewish Federation of Edmonton.
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