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 Beer Sheva and Bnei Shimon through Federation CJA’s ongoing involvement in Partnership2Gether. 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.

Youth Futures Cultural Identity Doll Workshop Moves to Eilat

Youth Future Program In Beer Sheva - Bnei Shimon - "Making Dreams Comes True"

Youth Futures Summer Workshops
by Merridy Gale Kotler, BFA, Montreal Art Educator Specializing In Workshop Development.
Three years ago, I travelled to Israel to work on a project for an artist book with the proceeds from it earmarked for Youth Futures. Knowing my educational background as an art educator specializing in creative art workshops and cultural identity, I was asked if it was possible to facilitate a workshop for the children of Youth Futures while I was there. (more)

Gil Troy  showcases "living bridge" Jewish Identity activity linking Beer Sheva-Bnei Shimon with Montreal

Young Communities Be'er Sheva

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 Jewish Federations of North America (www.jewishfederations.org) and contributes to  the Joint Distribution Committee (www.jdc.org).

Federation CJA provides funding to Israel through contributions to Jewish Federations of Canada - UIA (www.jewishcanada.org).

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.