On August 24, J-PEG (formerly YAD) refurbished headstones at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Association of Winnipeg. Ten volunteers cleaned and re-painted 25 headstones designated by Congregation Etz Chayim and removed waste and weeds from the cemetery. J-PEG is grateful for Home Depot's sponsorship.

On Sunday, June 1st, a new group of young leaders were recognized for their commitment to our community.

The 2008 graduating class of “Club Fed”( the Federation’s year-long course of leadership development) were honoured with a reception at the home of Danita Aziza, this year’s Harry Silverberg Young Leadership award recipient. Read more...

It’s not every day that you get into the head of a bizarre, talented and twisted guy like Mike Reiss.  Or to find out what it’s like to work behind the scenes on one of North America’s most popular adult cartoons. The four-time Emmy-award winning producer and writer for the hit TV show, “The Simpsons”, was in town on Saturday, April 12th to speak to over 200 YAD members at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Photo gallery & full story.

More than 1,000 young leaders of United Jewish Communities/the Federations of North America gathered in the nation's capital last week for Washington 15, aiming to "Make It Matter" through political, social and philanthropic action. Full story and photos...