FEDERATION CJA is committed to Jews in Israel and around the world.

FEDERATION CJA is part of the global Jewish partnership with Israel at its heart. Our relationship with Israel is not strictly one of donor to recipient, but is one of people to people. Our solidarity with one another is expressed through financial contributions, as well as various mutually beneficial personal exchanges that serve to educate, celebrate our culture and heritage, and develop a strong sense of identity.

In particular, Montreal’s Jewish community has fostered a connection with the people of Beersheva and Bnei Shimon through FEDERATION CJA’s ongoing involvement in Partnership 2000. This has been an exciting and rewarding opportunity to participate in the progress of the Negev, which is imperative for the security of Israel and critical as an outlet for the state’s internal growth.

FEDERATION CJA provides funds for Israel via appropriate agency and other legal agreements

• Through donations to support the work of the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI)
• Through a special partnership with Beersheva/Bnei Shimon in the Negev
• Through support of specific Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) programs
• Through designated grants for specific projects in Israel
• Through the operation of Federation's Israel and Overseas department
• Through the operation of Bronfman Israel Experience Centre (BIEC)

FEDERATION CJA sponsors Israeli cultural programming in Montreal. It organizes Yom Ha’atzmaut celebrations and Yom Hazikaron commemorations.

FEDERATION CJA is one of 155 North American Jewish federations. It is a member organization of the United Jewish Communities (www.ujc.org) and contributes to  the Joint Distribution Committee (www.jdc.org).

FEDERATION CJA provides funding to Israel through contributions to United Israel Appeal Federations Canada (www.jewishcanada.org).