Women’s Campaign - Combined Jewish Appeal

A letter from Heather Adelson, Women's Philanthropy Campaign Chair

I am Heather Adelson and I am chairing the Women’s Philanthropy Campaign of Combined Jewish Appeal 2012. I am thrilled to be taking on this challenge for a few reasons:

I am honoured to have been given the responsibility to work with such an amazing team of women and on the amazing goal of investing in our community.
Through the Campaign, we help people. We really make a difference, not only in the lives of those in need, but to all members of the Jewish community, here at home and around the world. It’s not just about providing a safety net or security in times of crisis. Federation CJA is here to make Jewish lives better, no matter the need.
L’dor V’dor. From generation to generation. We have the power to make sure the next generation has a community that is here, safe, strong and even better than it is today.

As your Campaign team is busy preparing a long list of amazing events, telethons and fundraising activities, I am hoping that I can count on you to help. Get involved, come participate and share in the excitement, optimism and success of this great endeavor. We cannot do it without you.

Please remember - the good we do is up to you! Each time you participate, you get someone involved, it’s a mitzvah and it all comes full circle, back to us, our children and our grandchildren. SO LET’S HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!

Heather Adelson

Chair, Women’s Philanthropy Campaign

Combined Jewish Appeal 2012

Why Should a Woman Give an Individual Gift?

The are many women who say,
“We give as a family.”
Why should each woman give a separate gift?

	BECAUSE	we are individuals.
		We have the ability to demonstrate our personal commitment to Jewish life by making our own pledge. We are asserting ourselves in all fields of endeavour and should not abdicate responsibility in the vital area of philanthropy.
	BECAUSE	many women have access to more resources than ever.
		We are managing the finances of the largest spousal and generational transfer of wealth ever.
	BECAUSE	your individual and our collective women’s gifts matter.
		Annually, nearly $10 million from women’s individual gifts play a major role in meeting the needs of Jews in Montreal, in Israel and throughout the world.
	BECAUSE	we impact Jewish political power.
		Your individual pledge is an essential vote for Jewish survival – one that reverberates through the heart of our community.

We have a choice. We can either hope that someone else
will do it OR we can ensure the vitality of world Jewry ourselves.
Our individual gift will affect the vitality of the
community in which we – and our children and
grandchildren – live.

“It is not given to all of us to make history…
but it is given to each and every one of us to be a part of history.”

Elie Wiesel

Women's Philanthropy, a sisterhood of women united by acts of kindness and generosity dedicated to ensuring the continuity and vitality of our Jewish community

Our Mission
To engage, educate and energize Jewish women of Montreal to mobilize their collective financial and social resources in order to strengthen the Jewish people in Montreal, Israel, and around the world.

Our Vision
To make a difference in the lives of those who are less fortunate through our deeds and our financial commitment according to the principles of chesed (caring and compassion) and tikun olam (repairing the world)

Federation CJA is a registered charitable organization pursuant to the Canadian Income Tax Act - Registration number: 106702251RR0001.
Federation CJA is a 501c(3) non-profit Community Organization - 98-018 3709.
All donations to Federation CJA are tax-deductible in full.

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