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Jewish Federations of Canada - UIA ANNUAL REPORT Contents 4 - Letter from Leadership 6 - Regional Activities 8 - Leaders in Israel 10 - Engaging Leadership 12 - Jewish Identity 14 - Partnership2Gether 20 - Advocacy 22 - Partners in Israel 24- By the numbers 25- Social Welfare Programs 26- Leadership 28- Financials 6 blind Israelis and their guide dogs joined the March of the Living. 4
Letter from Marc Gold, Linda Yossi Tanuri, President Kislowicz, Director CEO General, Leadership Israel Office Like so many of our partners and initiatives that contribute in to leverage collective resources and stakeholders in the Jewish a meaningful way to the Jew- and find creative solutions to world, Jewish Federations of ish world at home, in Israel and shared challenges. Canada-UIA is facing complex beyond. Finally, the development of a challenges. Our steady ap- In particular, we have taken some new strategic plan continues to proach has been to embrace the bold steps in our organizational be a focal point for discussion environment and to tackle the development. We have adopted and debate. It is this process challenges before us by seeking a new operating name that and the plan that will ultimately and seizing opportunities to find clarifies our brand and better be approved that will guide and new and creative solutions and signifies the relationship to our focus our attention and resources convert them into meaningful Federation stakeholders. over the next 3 years. social capital. We have implemented a new We would like to take this op- We have many accomplish- approach to Israel and overseas portunity to thank the volunteer ments to be proud of in Israel allocations and have modernized leadership that has participated and Canada. Even in these times our governance structures and in these projects and processes. of economic restraint, we are processes. We would not have been able to proud of the fact that Canadian Difficult internal and external move forward on any of these campaigns are stable, that we re- matters without the valuable main loyal partners in supporting budget reductions have required us to become more efficient and input of dedicated community developments in Israel and that members, some who have spent we continue to have the capac- also more persistent with each of our partners and agents in order many years involved with Jewish ity to undertake special projects Federations of Canada – UIA. We extend special thanks to those community leaders whose terms of office are ending by virtue of the new governance structure. We also gratefully recognize the efforts of our professional staff in Canada and Israel, who are succeeding in supporting the complex and never ending challenges and changes while ensuring that daily operations continue to run smoothly, ef- ficiently and creatively. Toda Raba, l’hatzlacha and kol hakavod to all. 6
Regional Activities 15 regional Jewish communi- “Joining was an awesome deci- overdue breath of connectivity ties in Ontario and Saskatch- sion! I made really good friends to the larger active Canadian ewan were enriched by over 50 who I have a lot in common Jewish community. Our heartfelt community programs, shab- with being from a small Jewish thanks for this outreach. We batons and educational events community. I got to travel to new hope to leverage this momentum organized and facilitated by the cities, including Washington DC! to affirm our standing as a proud I learned a lot and reinforced my community amongst others in RJCO division. Jewish identity. The program has Canada.“ Jeff Schecter, Kelowna, 100 members of the community a great balance of social, recre- BC attended six events hosted by ational and educational aspects. In June 2012, leaders from nine the Waterloo Regional Jewish It’s a long schlep from Sault Ste. Community Council (WRJCC). Marie to southern Ontario, but western regional communities it’s always worth it!’ Rebecca Co- will meet in Vancouver at the 25 teenagers from regional Jew- hen, Sault Ste. Marie, ON first Pacific Community confer- ish communities across Ontario ence that will focus on media completed the final year of the New ties with regional Jewish training, advocacy and commu- three year Aviva Barth High communities in inland British nity engagement. School Outreach program with Columbia are being established stronger Jewish identities and by providing community pro- 18 children from regional com- a deeper connection to Jewish grams and leadership develop- munities enjoyed extended culture and community. A new ment. immersive Jewish experiences cohort begins in September. at overnight summer camps be- “Having Meir Javedanfar speak cause of scholarships provided. in our community was a long Left: Kingston Jewish Community Council event Bottom: Alexa Faith and Lauren Jade Bierstock at a WRJCC Chanukah event
“The WRJCC is an important ini- tiative not just for me but for the community as a whole because it fills a critical need no other orga- nization in the area can. It brings families and friends together to celebrate our common Jewish culture in a social and fun set- ting! “ Jake Sivak, Waterloo, ON 8
Community Leaders in Israel Jewish Federations of Can- The Montreal Chair’s Mission In January, UJA Toronto’s Annu- ada - UIA organized a total was present at the opening of al Campaign Chairs participated of 75 community and family The Saryl and Stephen Gross in a fact-finding mission, where missions. Ma’of School for Excellence, they attended JAFI meetings, for gifted and high-achieving visited project sites and met with Federation CJA Montreal students. Minister of Education Gideon 50 disadvantaged Israeli teens UJA Federation of Greater Saar. celebrated their Bar Mitzvah Toronto Winnipeg Jewish Federation ceremony at the Western Wall in Jerusalem during the 10th In October, 21 Torontonians Nine Ethiopian Tel Hai students annual Communauté Sépharade on the UJA Toronto’s Doctors, received educational grants from Unifiée du Québec (CSUQ) Dentists & Friends 11th Annual Winnipeg at a ceremony during solidarity mission. Mission and 16 participants on a November mission. the UJA Toronto’s Challenges of Members of the Executive of Calgary Jewish Federation Peace mission met with Member Federation CJA were present of Knesset Yochanan Plesner Eight Calgarians toured Coast at the dedication of Montreal and Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai. to Coast Partnership2Gether Square in Beer Sheva, named in project sites. recognition of contributions to 23 participants met Miri Eisen the city. and Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon on the UJA Toronto’s Leadership mission in November. Toronto Campaign Chairs with Minister of Education Gideon Saar. From left: Alison Himel; Sarena Koschitzky; Elizabeth Wolfe; Lori Sheff; Gideon Saar; Ted Sokolsky; Bruce Leboff
Victor Goldberg, past-president of the Atlantic Jewish Council, with Shimon Peres in Israel
Bar Mitzvah boys from the Montreal CSUQ mission 10
Engaging Leadership and Building Jewish Connections Academic Programs 20 young leaders forged ties with Hillel Canada federal politicians while learning 15 young Jewish professionals Jewish Student Associations firsthand about electoral proce- were the inaugural recipients of at McMaster University and dures and the political relation- a Masters of Arts in Jewish Pro- Brock University have officially ship between Canada and Israel fessional Studies from Spertus rebranded as Hillel. at the NYLIA Conference in Institute of Jewish Studies. 11 Ottawa. “From ‘Brews and Jews’ to students are currently enrolled ‘Thursdeli’, I know that I have in the second session, slated to 16 young Canadians toured made friends and memories that graduate in June 2014. Israel in September, with high will last a lifetime. Most impor- level politicians on the NYLIA tantly, I found a community that 11 professionals will be certi- Israel Advocacy Mission where I could immediately belong to, fied in June as Israel Educators they met with influential Israeli a home away from home.” Syd from Melton School at Hebrew professionals and politicians at Tyber, 2012 Brock Student University. educational sessions. Guelph University students are National Young Leadership Vancouver and Toronto each exploring cultural and spiritual Young leadership from coast-to- hosted two Israeli-Ethiopian topics, starting meaningful con- coast represented Canada at in- students as volunteers in their versations and building stronger ternational conferences, missions businesses and visitors in their community ties at ‘Ask Big and events in Israel, Canada, homes and communities as part Questions’, an interfaith seminar Europe and the United States. of the IPO program. series. Regular Shabbat dinners at Queens’ Hillel enables students “During my visit I saw the deep will of to gather with friends far from the Jewish community of Canada to home within a comfortable and get to know the Ethiopian Israeli com- traditional atmosphere. munity, how we lived in Ethiopia, how Dalhousie University students we became adjusted to Israel and about now take ownership of their our culture and tradition. I learned that Jewish experience because of the community contributes to Jews in the Festive Meal Fund which Israel and around the world and among supports efforts to celebrate other things, provides scholarships for us Shabbat and Jewish holidays with to acquire higher education.” Beletech friends at home. Chanialow, 2011 Toronto IPO Intern Six student leaders at Western University learned about team building, group dynamics, public speaking, Holocaust education and Israel advocacy, to ensure that they provide the best pos- sible Birthright Israel experience at the Madrichim-in-Training program. The Jewish Educator Peer Network Engagement Internship program is enhancing Jewish content in existing programs and creating vehicles for student en- gagement on Guelph, Waterloo and Brock campuses. National Womens’ Division At Southern Hospitality, 150 women toured private art collec- tions before enjoying a luncheon and hearing author Bernd Wollschlaeger speak about his journey to Judaism. Mayaan Zyskrot (R), JAFI Israel Campus Fel- low, with a student at Western University 12
Jewish Identity Canada Israel Experience In collaboration with local 90 Taglit-Birthright Israel the live online broadcast of the Federations and communities, madrichim and 50 March of Canadian Yom Ha’atzmaut Canada Israel Experience the Living chaperones received ceremonies in Israel, more than strengthened Jewish identity training in October and the number of people at the in over 3,400 Canadians on December 2011 respectively. ceremony. Broadcasting major Birthright Israel, March of the March of the Living ceremonies live and uploading Living, MASA Israel and high them to the internet allowed school programs 16 World War II liberators thousands of Canadians to expe- participated in the March of the rience the March remotely. Taglit-Birthright Israel Living, including Canadian vet- Taglit-Birthright Israel honoured eran William Davis. Joe Mandel, MASA Israel Canada Israel Experience with a survivor from Toronto, met his Canadian participation hit a high a Certificate of Excellence in liberator by chance in Poland of 497, an increase of almost 5%. Educational Program based on while at the Majdanek concen- This is due to enhanced person- content, guiding and staffing, tration camp. alization of the recruitment pro- group dynamics, mifgashim and Over 700 teens engaged in cess in Canada; a boutique ap- logistics for the 26th round of dialogue with the local Polish proach to the programs offered; Taglit-Birthright Israel trips. community - both Jewish and and to reinvigorated internship Professional Development general. This joint initiative is opportunities that provide par- organized with the Taube Center ticipants with immersive Israel 14 Israeli educators participated experiences along with hands-on in a five day intensive training in for the Renewal of Jewish Life in Poland. professional growth. The results Poland in March 2012. are deep Israel connections and More than 1,000 people viewed enhanced marketable skills. Above: Toronto young professional Birthright trip in Jerusalem Right: Laying memorial plaques in Birkenau on March of the Living 14
BE’ER SHEVA/B’NEI SHIMON MONTREAL
Partnership2Gether Montreal - Beer Sheva/B’nei ing in mifgash and learning about illuminates at night - in honour Shimon the Montreal Jewish Community. of the Montreal Jewish Com- munity. On the first ‘Tikkun Olam’ More than 500 gifted and mission to Ethiopia, university talented children of the Negev Over 250 participants of the students from Montreal and Beer attended the newly completed Montreal March of Living Sheva-B’nei Shimon visited and Saryl and Stephen Gross Ma’of contingent spent Yom Hazikaron volunteered throughout Ethiopia School for the Gifted. The with peers in Beer Sheva-B’nei and met with a group of immi- Montreal Chairman’s Mission Shimon. They were hosted by 70 grants leaving the next day for attended the opening dedication Israeli teenagers from the region Israel. ceremony. who participate in various P2G leadership programs. More than 500 people from 18 Over 150 students received Montreal delegations spent 1,857 scholarships based on financial, days visiting the region of Beer educational and cultural merit. 20 Sheva-B’nei Shimon on family students were awarded scholar- visits, missions and on teen and ships in memory of four Beer young adult programs. Sheva wardens who perished dur- ing the Carmel Fire disaster. 79 Israeli participants from six delegations in the partnership re- The Municipality of Beer Sheva gion spent a total of 1,074 days in dedicated Montreal Square - Montreal volunteering in summer which stands on a traffic circle camps and communities, engag- with a circular fountain that Above: Saryl and Stephen Gross at the opening of the Ma’of School Right: Students at Afik Elementary School in Beer Sheva Left: Student on mission in Ethiopia 16
BAT YAM/KIRYAT MOSHE EILAT/EILOT - TORONTO TORONTO
Partnership2Gether Toronto - Eilat / Eilot Healthcare UJA Federation of Toronto has School matriculation rate has The first major building project at completed a five year strategic increased from 25% of the Yoseftal Hospital in 40 years, on a program in the region of Eilat and population to 68% in less than new emergency wing, has begun. Eilot focused on: 10 years because of Youth 6 new doctors - the first to be Futures, programs for excellence Education attracted to the region in over and other informal education 7 years - will provide care in Ben Gurion University’s Eilat programs. orthopedic surgery, nephrology, campus is Israel’s fastest growing Over 75 new educators have cardiology and general surgery. university with over 1, 000 settled in the area through enrolled students. A ‘bridge’ program has been the Orot Be Midbar young created between Mt Sinai and Over 1,000 young adults community and Jewish education Yoseftal hospitals creating seeking employment received programs. strong links and an exchange of counselling services at the careers knowledge between Canadian development centre. Innovation and Israeli physicians. The Southern Arava Science 25,000 hours of volunteer Centre is leading research in work were performed in the Toronto - Bat Yam / Kiryat algae and bio fuels. The region community by students receiving Moshe is recognized as a world leader in scholarships in partnership with Vocational and academic training the field of renewable energy. 40 Ben Gurion University and the for young adults, occupational industry research positions have Ministry of Higher Education. programs for older adults and been created. creating ties between the young leaders of Toronto and Bat Yam have strengthened the Ethiopian- Israeli community. 36 children are improving their language and pre-literacy skills because of ‘Milim Vemisparim’ (Words and Numbers), a new preschool intervention program. 214 elementary school students are improving academically because of the Moriah Literacy Program. 34 older Ethiopians contribute to their family’s income because of the Bat Yam community garden. Toronto - Sderot Over 1,500 youth and young adults receive academic and employment guidance services at the Netivim Centre for Young Adults. Over 600 students take part in youth movements. Over 500 Ethiopian immigrants attend programs at the com- munity centre that cater to their particular needs. 200 students are enrolled in programs at the Etgarim sports centre. 40 teenagers from Kavkaz actively participate in the Ben Gurion youth club. Students at Ben-Gurion University in Eilat 18
GALILEE PANHANDLE COAST-TO-COAST CANADA
Partnership2Gether Coast-to-Coast - Galilee fun, inclusive, physically oriented was a doctor who treated all of Panhandle event brought people to Israel us: babies, children, adults and in a new way and raised signifi- elderly. Since he retired there Dragon Boat Israel cant charitable dollars.” Debbie is no doctor here. Studying Over 850 paddlers and 2,200 Halton-Weiss, Chair of DBI in this Medical Faculty is not a compromise for me - I get spectators gathered at Lake Bar-Ilan Medical Faculty ulty Kinneret for Dragon Boat Israel. to learn at the highest level.” This inaugural race and festival The country’s fifth medical fac- Maayan Geller, first year medi- event raised funds for Youth Fu- ulty, located in Tzfat, will reduce cal student tures and Net@, programs that economic, health and social gaps Kav Hazinuk focus on Israeli youth-at-risk. between northern and central Israel. 120 students are enrolled 73 youth from 32 Upper Galilee “DBI was a dream that was kept in their first year of studies in communities currently partici- alive by a group of dedicated vol- this joint venture with the Rashi pate in the 10-year leadership unteers. Our vision became real- development program. ity when 39 teams -Canadians, Foundation, Russell Berrie Foun- Israelis and people from around dation and UJIA-UK. Kav Hazinuk was presented as the world - of different religions, “I’m fulfilling a dream by study- a leading program in the field backgrounds, ages, genders and ing medicine in Tzfat, living in of ‘Developing Education and physical abilities joined us on the moshav where I grew up Leadership in the periphery of Lake Kinneret. Children at risk, and staying connected to my Israel’ at ‘Israel 2021’, a confer- visually impaired, victims of ter- family. My dream is to become ence that explored the main rorist attacks and eight teams of the community doctor. On the issues facing Israel for the next breast cancer survivors were to- moshav where I grew up, there decade. gether under one huge tent. This Top: Linda Kislowicz and Professor Moshe Kaveh, President of Bar Ilan University 20
Advocacy
The new structure of The Government Relations staff have One memorable trip moved a Centre for Israel and Jewish worked closely with government young anti-Israel activist to see Affairs has proved both and all parliamentarians on UN that he had been victim of an efficient and effective in matters, helping to shift Canada’s effective campaign of disinforma- delivering timely, useful, and votes on key issues including Iran. tion regarding the Arab-Israel responsive advocacy on behalf Domestically, Centre staff have conflict. Despite clinging to pre- of the Jewish community. been called to testify and advise conceptions through the first part on critical legislation including the of the trip, he later acknowledged Formally reorganized in July 2011, Justice for Victims of Terrorism that he and anti-Israel activists in staff in each office now work as Act. Canada had in fact been brain- members of functional teams washed. He said: on files pertaining to – among Missions “I have to admit that standing others – Government Relations, Missions to Israel continue to here, all of my friends who are at Local Partnership Councils, GTA, be a highly effective means of home screaming ‘Israel apartheid’ Security, Campus, Research, advocating for support for Israel. look pretty stupid. When I told my Communications, and Communi- Focus of recent missions has friends that I was coming to Isra- ty Relations. Staff liaise with com- been young Quebec leaders, el, they warned me to make sure munity representatives to assist senior government officials, and I didn’t get brainwashed. Now I’m with local issues as they arise and campus representatives, including worried about going back. Why? keep them apprised of national university presidents and student Because I don’t want to have to issues and advocacy approaches. leaders. tell them that it was they who have been brainwashed.” Campus Activities Working with local Hillels and Jewish Student Associations, staff prepared campuses for the annual ‘Israeli Apartheid’ activities, successfully diverting most campus focus from anti- to pro-Israel events. Hugging and Wrestling The ‘Hugging & Wrestling’ program was facilitated to more than 500 people nationally at 11 educational institutions and organizations. Modules are tailored to meet the needs of specific audiences and locations. Students tackle difficult issues and ultimately strengthen their personal relationship with Israel at dynamic sessions that use strategies like text study, role-playing, multimedia, real-life scenarios, move- ment, personal reflection and group discussion. Communications Issues specific to Quebec, like biased reporting by Radio- Canada, misleading media accounts of kosher slaughter, the Montreal Hasidic community and BDS campaigns, have been addressed by Centre staff working with the local Fed- eration and strategic community activist groups. The Communications, Research, and Social Media teams share information quickly, address reporting inaccuracies or biases and monitor emerging media issues. To ensure we are prepared for upcoming crises, a separate strategy that will comprise assistance to any local communities requiring media statements or security expertise is underway. Many spokespeople identified by LPCs have been given training to help prepare them in advance of any media interactions. As part of a preparatory strategy, a pilot project for a Com- munity Security Network has been launched in Toronto to establish and implement a professionally-trained volunteer security network to provide first-rate, no-cost security services to Jewish community institutions and at various community events. 22
Partners in Israel Jewish Agency for Israel Onward Israel is a new addi- American Jewish Joint Distri- Our deep and strategic partner- tion to the wide array of Israel bution Committee experience programs offered ship with the Jewish Agency In more than 70 countries across by JAFI. It offers opportunities for Israel (JAFI) is based on the the world, the American Jewish for young adults to participate shared conviction that guaran- Joint Distribution Committee in internships, service learning, teeing the Jewish future is an (AJDC) acts on behalf of North academic study and fellowships. overriding global Jewish priority. America’s Jewish communities In the end, participants’ lives are The collective Jewish sentiment and others to rescue Jews in enriched by a global, cross- is fostered by personal experi- danger, provide relief to those cultural experience in Israel and ence in Israel, which simultane- in distress, revitalize Jewish direct and meaningful contact ously links participants with communities overseas, and with Israeli peers. heritage, community,land and help Israel overcome the social people. It awakens and cultivates Participants in each program challenges of its most vulnerable an ongoing personal explora- come from the same community citizens. or organization, so there are tion of meaning and identity Moldova is in a state of decline strong opportunities to build within a collective context. The and has the lowest standard of local networks and carry on direct encounter between young living in all of Eastern Europe. connections at home after the Jews, in travel, discussion, social The AJDC provides over 3,500 program ends. interaction and most impor- Jewish impoverished elderly with tantly, activism, forges the sense critical aid such as homecare, of collective responsibility which food packages, medical care and emerges from personal bonds. winter relief.
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By the Numbers Participants Professional and Leadership Development Spertus M.A. Class of 2014 11 Melton Education Certificate Class of 2013 12 Birthright Israel Madrichim Staff Training 90 March of the Living Chaperone Training 60 Israeli Educator Training 14 Hillel Canada Staff Training 52 NYLIA Israel Advocacy Israel Mission & Ottawa Conference 36 KH Kesher Young Leadership Conference 10 JFNA Cabinet Retreat 14 JFNA TribeFest 60 Hillel Canada Vienna Conference 12 Canada Israel Experience Programs Birthright Israel 1663 March of the Living 715 High School Programs 558 MASA Israel 497 Regional Community Events 400 Hillel Canada Regional Campus Events 10,000 55 RJCO Youth & Family Regional Programs 1375 6 Waterloo Region Jewish Community Council Events 150 20 Kingston Jewish Council Events 550 Virtual Cheder 2011 Enrollment 182 20 Campaign Events 766 3 Community Leadership Webinars 60 National Women’s Division Southern Hospitality 150 Israel Missions 65 Family Missions 800 15 Community Missions 268 Scholarships 21 Educational Scholarship Funds 812 Social welfare programs & projects in israel AACI Gvanim Ono Academic College Ahava Youth village Hadassah Academic College Orot College Alei Giva School IDC Herzliya Orr Shalom Almaya Ilan Rashi Foundation ALUT – The Israel National ILI Sderot Retorno Autism Association International Centre for the Reut Institue Amuta Lema’an Moshe Eini z”l Enhancement of Learning Schechter Institute Amutat Yachdav IsraAID Schneider Children’s Medical Centre Arava Institute for Israel Chamber Orchestra Science Journey Environmental Studies Israel Guide Dog Centre For the Blind Shabtai Levi Children’s Home, Haifa Assaf Harofeh Medical Centre Israel Institute for Talmudic Publications Shalem Centre Atidim Israel Tennis Centre Shavu Banim Cultural and Azrieli Foundation Israel JAFI Community Centre Be-Atzmi JDC SPNI Beit Knesset Ashkenaz – Jerusalem Rape Crisis Centre Tel Hai College Buchman Modiin Job Katif Tel-Aviv Educational & Cultural Co. Beit Morasha Karmiel Municipality Tor Hamidbar Beit Moriah KAV OR Tzohar Bnei David Mechina Yeshivatit Kehilat Netzarim in Ariel Tzvia Bnei Shimon Foundation Kfar Galim Youth Village Woman to Woman-J’slm Shelter Chaim BePlus Kfar Saba Municipality for Battered Women College for All Kishor Village Yadid Layeled Community Advocacy Kupa Shel Tzedaka Yahad in Unum Dunie Weizman Conservatory Larger Than Life Yedidut Toronto Eilat Community Centres Maale Nevo Synagogue- Yeshivat Hesder Kiryat Shmonah Eliya Maale Adumim Eretz Hemda Mazkeret Batya Local Council Friends of Israel Firefighters Migdal Ohr Galil Elyon Regional Council Neve Avraham Givat Haviva- Moreshet Nitza Leadership Executive Committee National Young Leadership Ex-Officio Honorary President Neil Uditsky Mitchell Bellman Charles Bronfman Without Portfolio Deborah Corber President Susan Laxer Linda Kislowicz Marc Gold Joel Reitman Ted Sokolsky Immediate Past-President Dr. Ralph Shedletsky Invitees David Engel Federation Representation Marilyn Blumer Randy Shiff Vice-Presidents Intermediate/Small & Regional Community Representatives Shoel Silver Planning Allocations and Services Nelson Halpern Richard Vineberg Brenda Gewurz Howard Morry Finance & Administration Mark Rosen Program Committee Chairs Bernard Pinsky Montreal President March of the Living Financial Resource Development David Cape Laura Bennie Warren Kimel Toronto President Hillel Canada Secretary/Honorary Legal Counsel Elizabeth Wolfe Richard Diamond Robert Vineberg Coast-to-Coast P2G Keren Hayesod Representative Presidential Appointments Ron Weiss David Koschitzky Barbara Bank Canada Israel Experience Israel & Overseas Michael Fugman Barry Zagdanski Ariella Rohringer Centre for Israel & Jewish Affairs Chair Co-chair National Women’s Division David Koschitzky Marlene King Audit Committee Chair Hinda Silber Mark Rosen Board Members Evan Feldman Eva Ludvig Israel Residents Gerald Fisher Israel Ludwig Distribution Past-Presidents Shimon Fogel Esther Marcus Committee Council Robert Freedman Shulamit Medjuck Max Blankstein David Engel Stephen Gaerber Ran Mesterman Alon Blankstein Barbara Farber Mitchell Gropper Adam Minsky Robert Einav The Hon. Yoine Goldstein Jon Goldberg Jason Murray Yudke Grossman David Goldstein Dr. Steven Goluboff Elizabeth Perez Jonathan Shiff Dr. Gerald Halbert Michael Grand Nancy Rosenfeld Doris Weiser-Small Julia Koschitzky Toddy Granovsky Dr. Rick Schreiber Brian Wine Allan Offman Mark Gurvis Dr. Mark Siegel Rubin Zimmerman Stanley K. Plotnick Alex Halpern (Invitee) Staci Silverman Faigie Zimmerman, Jack Rose Debbie Halton-Weiss Adam Singer Chair Shoel Silver Stephanie Hendin Jeff Springer Allen Zysblat Harvey Wolfe Russ Joseph Drew Staffenberg Marc Katzman Larry Szpirglas Gerry Barron Jodie Kaufman-Davis Mila Voihanski Etty Bienstock Harvey Kessler Aaron Vomberg Jason Caron Armand Kessous Henry Wolfond Ben Cohen Steven Kimel Bernie Zaifman Evan Cooperman Sarena Koschitzky Kathy Zilbert Nancy Cummings Gold Jonathan Kroft Donald Davis Lorri Kushnir Michael Diamond Keith Landy Richard Diamaond Lianne Leboff Elaine Dubrovsky Marian Levy Donna Dolansky Victor Linetsky 28
United Israel Appeal of Canada Inc. United Jewish Appeal of Canada Inc.
Consolidated Summary of Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2011
Revenues
Donations 55,526,288 Interest 311,921 Fair value adjustment to marketable securities and restricted funds (192,248) 55,645,961
Expenditures
Social Welfare Programs Student scholarships, education and cultural programs 16,483,273 Aged and infirm, rescue, relief and immigration absorption costs 8,368,122 Israel Emergency 2,771,997 Properties in Israel 2,366,728 Partnership2Gether 513,165 30,503,285
National Grants 446,550 * to the Atlantic Jewish Council and JIAS Canada
Program and Operating Costs Leadership development and Canada Israel youth program subsidies 4,915,654 Campaign assistance 706,565 National campus services 1,652,900 Education, communications, media and government relations 11,707,196 Operating costs 4,883,525 23,865,840 54,815,675
Excess of Revenues over Expenditures $ 830,286 2011 Fund Allocation
SOCIAL WELFARE PROGRAMS OPERATING NATIONAL PROGRAMS 34.11% COSTS GRANTS * 54.82% 8.78% 0.80% “What I have learned throughout this curriculum is that core Jewish values bring purpose to all that we do both professionally and personally. These ideas not only give us more confidence in the way we conduct ourselves, but also directly insert us as a human link into the centuries- old chain keeping community vibrant.” Class Valedictorian Sarah Atkins at the Spertus MA graduation ceremony
Above center: In December, 15 young Jewish professionals were the inaugural recipients of a Masters of Arts in Jewish Professional Services from the Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies . Above right: Marc Gold presenting Barbara Bank with a Doctor of Humane Letters Honoris Causa from the Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies . Toronto donors on the UJA of Greater Toronto Canadian Leadership Mission with L to R: The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs Chair David Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon (bottom row 3rd from right) Koschitzky; Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon; Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird; Israel Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz; Minister without Portfolio Benny Begin MK; Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Uzi Landau; Canadian Ambassador Paul Hunt
Bar-Ilan Medical School in Tzfat Russ Joseph, (2nd from right) CEO of the Edmonton Federation, presenting a cheque for the Bar-Ilan Medical School
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