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We're All on a Journey FOR 5O YEARS JEWISH FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA you've made a difference 2014 ANNUAL REPORT We thank you. Your community thanks you. We’re all on a journey. Volunteers at 12/14 Staff at 06/15 Board of Directors Committees of Scholarship Committee Marsha Cowan Alex Serebnitski, Chair Chief Executive Officer We’re all on a journey. Executive the Foundation Danita Aziza Joseph J. Wilder, Q.C., Ian Barnes Audit Committee Richard Boroditsky President Chief Financial Officer Michael Averbach, Chair Ahava Halpern Steven J. Kroft, Celia (Ceci) Gorlick, Q.C. Rishona Hyman Marla Aronovitch Past President Steven Kohn Mirtha Lopez Grants & Distributions Anita Wortzman, Jeff Norton Maylene Ludwig Officer President-Elect reflections on impact Rimma Pilat Aaron Margolis Dr. Eric Winograd, Patti Boorman Danny Stoller Rimma Pilat Secretary-Treasurer Director of Operations Eric Winograd Rocky Pollack Celia (Ceci) Gorlick, Q.C. Lonny Ross Stephanie Casar Sherman Greenberg Endowment Book of Life Jerry Shrom Administrative Assistant Larry Vickar Committee Ruth Carol Feldman, Chair Leandro Zylberman Katarina Kliman Members of the Board Morley Bernstein Special Awards Committee Manager of They say that a journey of 1,000 These three men first gathered in individuals who are on their own Michael Averbach Terri Bernstein Steven Hyman, Chair Donor Relations miles begins with the first step. As the October 1963 to lay the groundwork journeys. To help some organizations Cynthia Hiebert-Simkin Susan Halprin Bonnie Cham Pamela Minuk 50th anniversary year of the Jewish for what was to become the JFM. A and individuals take that all-important David Kroft Peter Leipsic Sherman Greenberg Development Assistant Foundation of Manitoba draws to a year later, their dream became a reality. first step. Mark Lomow Jeff Lieberman Harvey Peltz close, we look back, and we thank the Aaron Margolis Karen Solomon As Manitoba’s second largest public Meet a few people whose journeys Mark Lomow Dafna Shore late Joseph Halprin, Abe Werier, and Howard Morry Finance & foundation, our job is to help the have been enriched and enhanced by Wendy Wilder Michael Weinstein Jeff Norton Administration Sam Werier for taking that first step. dreams of others become realities, the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba Rocky Pollack Grants Committee Special Grants Committee Coordinator too. To support organizations and and its donors. Cynthia Hiebert-Simkin, Freda Steel Richard L. Yaffe, Chair Jennifer Wood Syd Thompson Chair Bev Aronovitch Eric Jacobsohn Database & Office Michelle Weinberg Mariam Bernstein Systems Analyst Pamela Wener Caroline Kiva Lloyd Cohen Richard L. Yaffe Sylvia Kogan Lina Streltsov David Kroft Annual Report Board of Governors Stewart Leibl Women’s Endowment Fund Committee Stu Slayen Sheldon Berney Daniel P. Levin Editor/Communications Wayne Nemy Corky Rosenfield,Chair Marjorie Blankstein, C.M. O.M. Brenlee Carrington Trepel Consultant Morley Blankstein Mike Paterson Freda Steel Jessica Cogan 23 Below Yhetta M. Gold, C.M. O.M. Becky Kaufmann Graphic Design y journey brought me to Winnipeg five years ago R. Kenneth Halprin Pamela Wener with my family. I immediately found a home at Susan Micflikier “M Hon. Guy J. Kroft Investment Committee Jane Rabb Gray Academy. It was like being back in Israel – a warm, Hon. Richard H. Kroft, C.M. Howard Morry, Chair Susan Rykiss Jewish environment! The Grosberg Award from the Jewish Laurie A. Mainster Michael Averbach Foundation made it possible for me to stay at Gray Academy Lillian Neaman Dan Blankstein Women’s Endowment Fund The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba and to graduate from the school in 2014. This is a warm and Gordon M. Pullan, Q.C. James Cohen Grants Committee generous community. I felt it at Gray, I feel it at shul, and I’ve Abe Simkin, Q.C. Sheldon Earn Susan Freig, Chair experienced it through the Jewish Foundation. I’m happy to Joseph J. Wilder, Q.C.* Celia (Ceci) Gorlick, Q.C. Brenlee Carrington Trepel Jessica Cogan call Winnipeg home.” * Appointee to Board of Directors Aaron Margolis Jeff Norton Becky Kaufmann Jewish Foundation of Stephanie Levene -Ilan Zemilevitch is a former recipient of the Syd Thompson Manitoba USA, Inc. Michelle Weinberg Chloë McComb Jewish Foundation’s Edith & Samuel Grosberg Susan Micflikier Award and a recent recipient of the George Finkle Directors Anita Wortzman Valerie Wowryk Jane Rabb Memorial Scholastic Award. He is currently a Joel J. Dudeck Corky Rosenfield first-year student at the Asper School of Steven J. Kroft Susan Rykiss Ilan Business at the University of Manitoba. Jacqueline Simkin 59 123 Doncaster Street | Suite C400 | Winnipeg, Manitoba R3N 2B2 204.477.7520 | Toll-free 1.855.284.1918 | Fax: 204.477.7527 Email: [email protected] | www.jewishfoundation.org 2014 Annual Report The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba | 2014 Annual Report • Feature photography by Shane Marmel • ubert was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at “Hthe age of 59 a couple of years ago. The impact on the family is significant, of course, but the journey is easier thanks to the support of the community and the Alzheimer Society. Hubert and I have many good moments and I laugh a lot. Even with all the difficulties, I wouldn’t have it any other way. I love him – he’s my husband and I want to look after him. The advocacy presentation I was able to attend has helped me build my skill in communicating the things that are important to Hubert and me as we look to the future.” -Audrey Hutlet participated in the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba’s Advocacy Skills for Caregivers program, funded by the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba’s Women’s Endowment Fund. The program trains caregivers to communicate effectively with family members, Audrey community care providers, and health care professionals. See www.alzheimer.mb.ca/ advocacy-skills-for-caregivers/. Photo courtesy of Audrey Hutlet reflections on impact love to learn and I love to read. I feel so privileged that “Ithe Rady Jewish Community Centre brings in such world-class authors for Tarbut, like Rabbi Joseph Telushkin and Naomi Ragen. How remarkable it is that a community of our size can offer programs of that calibre! Great programming enriches our community’s journey because it inspires people. I am so appreciative that we have a community centre this strong. We are indeed fortunate.” -Shayla Fink is a well-known performer and teacher in the community. She’s also a passionate audience member for many Jewish arts events in the city. She’s especially thankful for the cultural arts programs offered by the Rady Jewish Community Centre. The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba has provided grants to the Rady JCC for the Tarbut Shayla Festival of Jewish Culture and other programs. 3 The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba | 2014 Annual Report ewish community life in Winnipeg is like a gulp of fresh “Jair for me. My journey started in Azerbaijan, where I worked as an industrial designer. We then moved to Israel in 1990 where I worked at a grocery store. My son moved to Winnipeg in 2004 so my wife Sofia and I came often for visits. We moved here in 2009 and became Canadian citizens last year. Every week I come to the program for seniors at Jewish Child and Family Service. The activities are very important to me. I like how our community finds a place for everyone.” -Lev Gluhenki, 72, is a grandfather of two and an active participant in community life. He is in a singing group, attends lectures, and goes swimming at the Rady JCC. The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba has provided grants to the Integration for Newcomer Seniors program he attends at Jewish Child and Family Service. JCFS offers six such sessions every week. Lev reflections on impact was born in Eritrea and lived in Sudan until taking my “Ijourney to Winnipeg in 2011 with my husband and children. At first, we stayed in our own apartment, but I often felt lonely and sad. IRCOM changed our lives. We live in IRCOM’s apartment building with other newcomers. We all come from different countries, but as immigrants, we have much in common. It’s like a family. And thanks to IRCOM and its supporters, I am now qualified to work in child care. We are so grateful to IRCOM and to the organizations that support it.” -Medhanit Gilamichael is a client of the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM). The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba’s Women’s Endowment Fund provided a grant to the IRCOM Child Care Program in 2012. The program Medhanit empowers newcomer women like Medhanit to gain skills and employment opportunities. The Foundation 4 has provided three other grants to IRCOM since 2008. See www.ircom.ca. The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba | 2014 Annual Report just got back from the Gwen Secter. There were almost 100 “Ipeople there for lunch and entertainment. I go three times a week and I’ve been going for years and years. It’s my social life and my security and it’s an absolutely vital service in our community. Most times I get there through the transportation program – and I also get rides for my grocery shopping. I’m very grateful that my journeys can be made easier.” -Sophie Shinewald, 102, is an active volunteer and a passionate member of the Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre, which has received numerous grants from the Jewish Foundation over the years. Mrs. Shinewald also benefits from the Foundation’s Seniors’ Sophie Transportation Initiative, which is substantially funded by the Daniel Tallman Family Fund. reflections on impact o me, Judaism is a hands-on experience, and so is “Tcommunity service. My journey through life has been so deeply enriched by my sense of Jewish identity. I’m proud to be involved with Jewish organizations that do such important work.
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