Hamilton Jewish Family Services

06/07/2026

What an incredible community effort! 💙🥫

Today, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated to our Summer Food Drive: Fill the Bag, and to the amazing volunteers who helped make the day such a success.

Because of your generosity, we collected over 1000lbs of food that will help individuals and families in our community access nutritious food and essential resources this summer.

THANK YOU

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06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Join Our June Book Club

Have you picked up your copy of People Love Dead Jews by Dara Horn yet?

This month's Book Club has been moved to Monday, June 29, and we're looking forward to an engaging discussion of this thought-provoking and widely discussed book.

Participants are asked to read the book before the meeting. If you still need a copy, check the Hamilton Public Library, where it is available to borrow.

📅 Monday, June 29
🕖 7:00–8:30 p.m.
📍 In person in Dundas
💲 Free
✅ Advance registration required

Facilitated by Natalie Sobel, RSW

To register or learn more,visit https://hamiltonjfs.ca/events/june-book-club/

Grab a copy, start reading, and join us for an evening of thoughtful conversation and connection.

06/04/2026

Last chance to join our Community Food Drive! 🥫💙

If you would like your food donations picked up on June 7, today is the last day to register and pick up your food drive bag.

Last year, our community collected more than 50 bags of food for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity — and with your help, we can do even more this year.

Getting involved is easy:
🛍 Pick up a bag
🥫 Fill it with requested food items
🚚 We’ll pick it up on June 7

Visit hamiltonjfs.ca today for:
✔️ Registration information
✔️ Bag pickup locations
✔️ Suggested donation items

Thank you for helping support families across Hamilton, Burlington, and Oakville.

06/04/2026

Today is Holocaust Survivor Day.

On this global day of gratitude, celebration, and recognition, we honour the extraordinary individuals who survived the Holocaust and rebuilt lives, families, and communities.

We are proud to support Holocaust survivors in our community through programs like Café Europa, where connection, culture, and friendship continue to flourish.

Our recent Café Europa gathering featuring a beautiful musical performance by renowned flutists Suzanne Shulman and Kelly Williamson.

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06/03/2026

June is Seniors Month in Ontario! 🎉

This year's theme, "Ontario Seniors — Let's Get Moving," celebrates programs and initiatives that promote wellness, social engagement, and lifelong learning for older adults.

We're proud that the Seniors Living Well Centre (SLWC) is a recognized Seniors Active Living Centre, receiving funding from the Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility to help older adults stay active, healthy, and connected.

From Low & Slow Hikes, Functional Fitness, and Mindful Movement to social, educational, and cultural programs, we're committed to supporting seniors in living well and aging well.

View our full calendar of programs and activities:
🔗 https://hamiltonjfs.ca/services/seniors/

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06/03/2026

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and mutual support for parents of children of any age with special needs.

🗓 Tuesday, June 9
🕡 6:30–8 PM
📍 Dundas

📧 [email protected] to register

06/02/2026

June is a month of recognition, celebration, reflection, and action.

This month, we acknowledge and honour Seniors Month, Pride Month, Men’s Mental Health Month, and National Indigenous History Month, alongside many other meaningful observances.

At HJFS, we believe that we can celebrate and advocate, learn and unlearn, listen and speak up—all at the same time. These observances are each significant in their own right, deeply interconnected, and deserving of our attention and respect.

Throughout June, we invite our community to join us in recognizing the diverse experiences, identities, histories, and contributions that strengthen our community every day.

Together, we continue building a more inclusive, compassionate, and equitable future.

06/01/2026

Talking to kids about drugs and alcohol can feel challenging—but starting the conversation matters.

Join us TODAY at 7:30 PM for a FREE Zoom session designed to help parents and caregivers build confidence, answer tough questions, and keep communication open.

🗓️ Today | 7:30 PM
💻 Free on Zoom

Register now and gain valuable tools for these important conversations.
https://hamiltonjfs.ca/events/how-to-talk-to-your-kids/

06/01/2026

Join us for our June Mental Wellness Book Club 📚💙

This month, we’ll be discussing People Love Dead Jews by Dara Horn — a thought-provoking and powerful exploration of Jewish history, identity, memory, and the ways Jewish stories are understood and remembered.

🗓 Monday, June 22
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 In person in Dundas
💲 Free to attend

The book is available through the Hamilton Public Library.
Registration is required.