Limmud FSU Labs Atlantic Canada 2021: Building Community Leaders

Yulia Elgin, Halifax, proposed and received a grant to host a Limmud FSU (Former Soviet Union) Labs program in Atlantic Canada. Limmud FSU Labs is a grassroots initiative that contributes to helping develop Jewish community life and enriching the Jewish knowledge of young Russian-speaking Jews.

Yulia was inspired to initiate a program to help grow and strengthen the interaction with the local established Jewish community, to build a richer Jewish life, and instill a deeper sense of Jewish identity as well as a connection to Israel, in our local Russian speaking Jewish population. Yulia Elgin immigrated to Canada in 2012. She works at Scotiabank, Customer Experience Lead, and teaches, since 2012, at The Halifax Joint Hebrew School, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

WHAT IS LIMMUD FSU LABS—ATLANTIC CANADA?

It is an educational, cultural and entertainment initiative for Russian families with Jewish roots.

WHAT DO WE DO?

Monthly activities provide an opportunity for active, interesting, and incredibly fun experiences. Jewish spirituality and philosophy, ethical issues, social and political trends in the Jewish communities of the world, the diversity of Jewish culture, the secrets of Jewish cuisine. Following the NS Health guidelines, the program offerings have been virtual.

WHEN?

Once a month. Each month participants have the opportunity to communicate, participate in lectures, games, master classes, creative workshops, and group discussions on a variety of topics.

FOR PROGRAM INFORMATION:

On Facebook: Atlantic Canada-Limmud FSU Labs. Contact project organizer Yulia Elgin with any questions: Yulia.elgin@gmail.com

Limmud FSU Labs Atlantic is made possible by a grant from Limmud FSU Labs Canada and with the support of the Atlantic Jewish Council.

The virtual Master Chef program in April with Chef Udi Baida was a huge success! Yulia Elgin challenged participants with Israel trivia questions and Udi provided the winners with baked treats! The group explored the history of Israel while preparing a classic Israeli meal of Shakshuka and Israeli salads. Adam Conter, Vice-President AJC (Halifax), and Mila Voihanski, Executive Director, Limmud FSU (Toronto) welcomed the group.