Federation CJA West Island
96 Roger-Pilon Blvd.
Dollard des Ormeaux, Québec
H9B 2E1

Phone: 514-624-5005
Email: west.island@federationcja.org

Federation CJA West Island supports and promotes Jewish identity by encouraging the West Island community’s active engagement with Federation CJA and its family of agencies. Our purpose is to:

• Bring community together
• Enhance Jewish life in the West Island
• Increase awareness of, and accessibility to, Federation agency resources
• Respond to community needs
• Foster a culture of philanthropy and volunteerism
• Develop community leaders

Did you know that?

• There are 14,000 Jewish West Islanders, living in communities between Dorval and Rigaud
• More than half are under the age of 24
• More than 12% live below the poverty line
• There has been a 126% increase in the population between the ages of 65 and 74 since 2001
• The West Island is the 2^nd largest Jewish community in Montreal
• The West Island is one of the fastest growing Jewish communities in North America
• Our community is made up of people from many different countries of origin: Israel, Morocco, Argentina, the Former Soviet Union, United Kingdom, South Africa