Jewish Immigrant Aid Services of Toronto

4600 Bathurst Street - Suite 325 Toronto, ON M2R 3V3

Tel: (416) 630-6481 Fax: (416) 630-1376
E-mail: info@jiastoronto.org

We Speak Your Language

English	Русский
עברית	Español

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We welcome, support, and integrate immigrants today to build

a strong Canada and a strong Jewish community of tomorrow

JIAS Toronto is the gateway for newcomers to our community. Our professional staff provide expert outreach, support, counseling, training,referral services and English language programs supported by our funders -- Citizenship and Immigration Canada, UJA Federation, and the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration -- and by working in partnership with our network of government funded agencies, immigrant service sector agencies and associations, volunteer and grassroots groups and community organizations. We help to make Canada a true home for immigrants through a comprehensive continuum of services, from the information they receive pre-arrival to welcome and settlement services, and continuing through to integration and community belonging and connections.


	English Classes

Registration Information

For any of our LINC or ESL Programs, contact the English Program Coordinator closest to you.

In Toronto: 416-635-7044
In York Region: 905-761-5116

We offer a variety of full-time and part-time English classes including some specifically geared for seniors.

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	Connecting People and Community

From one of our families:

“When we arrived in Canada, we had no family, only a couple of friends. They told us to go to JIAS Toronto. We are so happy we went! For every question, JIAS Toronto had a solution. Through JumpStart, they connected us to employment opportunities. They also supported every member of our family.”

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	Shindman / ShaRna Scholarships

Spring 2012

The Spring 2012 deadline has passed. Candidates who submitted applications are being contacted for interviews. There will be another opportunity in the fall of 2012.

This opportunity provides significant help for immigrants for post- secondary education, and/or assists immigrants to obtain professional training, re-certify, or upgrade their skills. To download the application, click here

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Are you a newcomer to Canada?
We can help!

We offer a full range of settlement and integration services.

Our hours of operation:

JIAS Toronto - main office
416-630-6481
4600 Bathurst Street - Suite 325 (just north of Sheppard Ave.)
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:15 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

JIAS Toronto - York Region Branch
905-881-6500
9200 Bathurst Street (at Rutherford, Sobeys plaza)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Please call to register for free information sessions or to schedule an appointment.



JIAS Toronto AGM: Janis Roth, Executive Director, and David Bezmozgis	JIAS Toronto AGM: Councillor James Pasternak presents certificate of recognition for 90 years of service	JIAS Toronto AGM: Donald Bennett recognized for his years of service to the board.	JIAS Toronto AGM: Elena Aleinikov (centre), incoming chair