“My visit to the Hagar School was so moving because it showed that our contributions can make a real difference on the ground, and because it was proof positive that the seeds of peace were being sown in my beloved Israel.”
“No effort is being spared to explore the outrageous, the adventurous, the intellectually and spiritually challenging opportunities for one and all to enjoy.”
By Julia Reitman
“I feel so privileged to be witnessing the immigration of a people that have kept faith with their vow to return to Jerusalem and despite the challenges ahead, I feel that Israel’s rescue of the Ethiopian Jews is heroic.”
By Ellen Yarrow
“With the dedicated support of our partners in Israel, we are able to implement new programs which impact both Israel and the Montreal Jewish community in a variety of ways based on your the short and long term growth.”
by Deborah Corber, Chief Executive Officer, Federation CJA
“I will rejoice in the extraordinary opportunities that have been afforded to me, and those that are already being seized by my daughter.”
Using Women’s Philanthropy Mosaic cookbook as a gateway, volunteers were able to get involved in a fun, creative way, all while learning about the work Federation does and recognizing where other needs exist.
by Gabriel Couture
Last year the Green Kippah Collective started working towards building an urban rooftop garden that would crown the Montreal Federation CJA building.
by Ellen Yarrow
The community garden contributes to their absorption into Israeli life and strengthens the local community, the neighbourhood and the environment.
by Aviva Bellman
Inspiring young people is a fundamental strategy for ensuring tomorrow’s healthy planet and vibrant Jewish community.
Federation CJA is poised to continue making significant changes in both the way we interact with our environment and what we get back out of it.
Tikun Olam Volunteers (TOV) hosted their annual Mitzvah Day events, running exciting activities to engage their respective communities in acts of Tikun Olam, while adding some Chanukah cheer for recently-arrived Jewish immigrants.
Chair of the Sepharade Campaign, Karen Soussan reflects on the state of young leadership in our community.
Each of us has the opportunity to provide dignity and be a catalyst for positive change in the lives of those less fortunate.
- Evan Feldman, 2012 Combined Jewish Appeal Campaign Chair
Never before had I witnessed first-hand how our small acts of kindness can make such a meaningful difference in the life of another.
