The first Religious Zionist Congress met in Vilna in 1902, initiated by a number of Rabbis and communal leaders – among them Rav Jacob Reines, Rav Isaac Nissenbaum and Rav Ze'ev Javitz. It was at this event that the name Mizrachi - a conglomeration of the words Mercaz Ruchani (SpiritualCenter) - was chosen. The Mizrachi movement envisioned itself as the spiritual center of the Zionist organization and called for making Eretz Israel the spiritual center of Judaism
Bringing the Mission to LifeBnei Akiva is at the forefront of Religious Zionist education for youth, by youth. We have chapters across the United States, Canada, and the world over. Bnei Akiva school–year and summer educational programming takes participants and members from childhood through the college years. Mission StatementBnei Akiva of the US & Canada provides high quality religious Zionist education and programs for North American Jewish youth along with their families and communities. Basing ourselves on the principles of Torah v'Avodah, we encourage aliyah, love of the Jewish people, and love of Israel. Vision StatementBnei Akiva of the US & Canada is the premier religious Zionist youth movement dedicated to growing generations of Jews committed to building a society devoted to Torah and the Jewish people in the state of Israel. Copyright 2004 Bnei Akiva. All rights reserved. Use of this website signifies your agreement to the Terms of Use
September 5, 2013 CANADIAN APPRENTICES WIN UA INTERNATIONAL APPRENTICE COMPETITION Two UA Canada apprentices won first place in their categories at the UA International Apprentice Competition held August 11th-15th. Gian-Paul Roman of UA Local 527 won in the ... more ››-- August 27, 2013 UA CANADA SCHOLARSHIP OPENS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The J. Russell St. Eloi UA Scholarship Fund Society offers scholarships to people who want to serve a piping apprenticeship or enter the piping trades and are facing some ... more ››The UA believes that the youth of today are our future and as such is a major support of Skills Canada.The next skills Canada event will be in Toronto June 4, 5, 6Ever wonder what a Steamfitter does Our members are some of the highest paid workers in Canada with Steamfitter-Pipefitter being the number one demand for trades workers in the energy sector in the next ten years and beyond.
Welcome to the official Web site of United Association HVAC and Refrigeration Pipefitters Local Union 787. Local Union 787 represents over 3500 members throughout the Province of Ontario. The work they perform is in the air conditioning, refrigeration and mechanical systems industry.
Centro Scuola e Cultura Italiana! Centro Scuola e Cultura Italiana continues to lead the way, promoting Italian language learning and cultural exchange opportunities for students from kindergarten to university. The office is located in suite 212 of the Columbus Centre, beside the Alberto Di Giovanni Library and adjacent to the Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery. Centro Scuola organizes Saturday morning Italian classes for children, where learning comes through hands on experiences such as cooking, art, music, dance, and games. Summer school credit courses in Italy, in partnership with the TCDSB and the YCDSB, give secondary school students the enriching experience of learning and living abroad for three weeks.