Ve’ahavta, in partnership with Food for the Poor Canada, is facilitating 5 20 foot containers of food aid and educational supplies to Haiti. The donations will be distributed to the House of Hope Orphanage, as well as to the 3,000 other local partners of Food for The Poor in Haiti. We are thrilled to announce [...]

You can help! On Friday night a 6 alarm blaze ripped through a downtown housing complex at 200 Wellesley Street. The fire was extinguished Friday evening but as of Sunday the fire chief claims there are still hot spots. Some 1700 low income individuals are now homeless and seeking refuge at the Wellesley Community Centre. [...]

Dear Friends: Why should we all come out to Starry Nights Sunday, November 7th at 6pm? Because Ve’ahavta literally helped save over 200 orphans in Haiti after last year’s devastating earthquake by providing clean water and sustainable farming.  We are also assisting in the rebuilding of their damaged classroom.  More importantly, we have a long term commitment to support these children. This past summer [...]

We have created a joint effort in our fight against poverty within the communities of Toronto. PARC is a drop-in and recreation facility which helps those living under the poverty line as well as facilitates the growing process by providing supportive housing within the Parkdale area. They are registered in the Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/en/index.htm. [...]

You Are Invited To: Starry Nights Ve’ahavta’s Tikun Olam 2010 Awards Sunday, November 7th, 2010 Join Ve’ahavta as we celebrate our Tikun Olam Award honourees. HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS Tickets $500 – To PURCHASE TICKETS CONTACT VE’AHAVTA AT 416-964-7698 LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS / YOUNG PROFESSIONALS > PURCHASE TICKETS > GET STUDENT TICKETS Keynote [...]

I cannot begin to describe my feelings of extreme pride and humility – proud to be part of Ve’ahavta, proud to be a Jew, proud to be Canadian and also at the same time, to be so humbled by the experience of how much individuals and groups can do to truly do to repair the [...]

The High Holidays is a time when we work toward being less invisible. We stand in front of God and with all the visibility we can muster we ask for forgiveness. We humble ourselves in front of those we love, like, or work with — and we are contrite, showing as much of our essence [...]

Let us take care of your Rosh Hashanah mailing. Tax receipts are issued for all card donations. Call our office today or click on the link to send sweet wishes to your friends, family and colleagues. This beautiful and inspiring card features original artwork by Ve’ahavta’s Founding Director, Avrum Rosensweig. Give truth to Jacob, kindness to [...]

Fall is nearly here with cold weather just around the corner. We are looking for the following items: Socks Winter gloves Scarves/neck warmers Toques Men’s underwear, especially sizes small and medium Women’s underwear Long underwear (men’s and women’s) Sleeping bags and blankets T-shirts (large and extra large preferred) Rain ponchos and waterproof jackets Jeans (Mens) [...]

Welcome to Three Days on the Street. For the next three days we encourage you to think about homelessness and all those that don’t have a home. Homelessness in a rich nation such as Canada is not necessary. For the next three days we are having events that we would like you to attend. Tonight [...]