Montreal – March 13, 2023 – Federation CJA Russian Speaking Jews (RSJ) Philanthropy division recently celebrated and recognized its outstanding volunteers. More than 80 volunteers gathered to mark their achievements and present the award for the RSJ Philanthropy volunteer of the year.

L to R: Zinaida Blinkina, Elan Roiz, Igor Ezril, Roman Kreizerman, Olga Sakhnina (Photo credit: Federation CJA)

“I am proud of the achievements of the RSJ Philanthropy group and everything they do to sustain the Montreal Jewish Community,” said Yair Szlak, President and CEO of Federation CJA. “Their efforts not only strengthen their own connection to community, but they also build a stronger foundation for the entire community.”

RSJ Philanthropy celebrates Russian-speaking Jewish culture, traditions, and history while working together to create a thriving future for the community. They bring first and second-generation Russian-speaking Jews together through community engagement opportunities, philanthropic ventures, and social networking.

“RSJ Philanthropy furthers the mission of the Federation CJA’s vision of a vibrant, connected, and enduring Jewish community while embracing our shared heritage,” said Oxana Pasternak, senior development officer. “We are proud to present this award to The Ukrainian Newcomers Centre, “La Terasse”, for outstanding services which exemplify the Jewish values of ‘Chesed and Tzedakah for Klal Israel and Tikun Olam’ (Justice and charity for the Jewish People and in repairing the world).”

This award was established by the Roiz family in memory of Maya Zemlinskaya, a well-known volunteer for many years.

For more information on RSJ Philanthropy or to get involved please contact Oxana Pasternak at [email protected] or 514 -928-6945.

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For over one hundred years, Federation CJA has been at the heart of the organized Jewish community in Montreal. In partnership with a vast network of agencies and organizations locally, nationally, and internationally, Federation CJA builds and sustains this community by providing leadership and by supporting the delivery of services and programs to care for the vulnerable and those in need, to ensure a bright Jewish future, to represent communal interests, and to positively affect issues in the wider society.

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