YOUR IMPACT BEGINS HERE

FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS, FEDERATION CJA HAS BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT OF CHANGE, ADAPTING TO MEET THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF OUR DYNAMIC COMMUNITY

#STANDUP AGAINST ANTISEMITISM
WE’RE TAKING A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HATE.
#STANDUP AGAINST ANTISEMITISM #STANDUP AGAINST ANTISEMITISM

WE’RE TAKING A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HATE.

WE’RE TAKING A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HATE.

THE CHALLENGE

Through our advocacy agent, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), we’re investing in outreach to Canadian leaders and influencers. We’re advocating for the inclusion of antisemitism and Holocaust education in anti-racism initiatives in all schools, and providing Holocaust education through the Montreal Holocaust Museum. And our Community Security Network (CSN) is training community members in basic security skills so that volunteers can play a greater role in protecting Jewish lives and institutions. Your CJA23 gift will fund vital initiatives which demonstrate that our community is unified in its opposition to antisemitism.

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55%
ACCORDING TO STATISTICS CANADA, POLICE-REPORTED HATE-CRIME DATA SHOWS JEWS ARE TARGETS IN 55% OF RELIGIOUSLY MOTIVATED HATE CRIME ACROSS THE COUNTRY
 
400+
EDUCATORS FROM ACROSS QUEBEC PARTICIPATED IN MONTREAL HOLOCAUST MUSEUM WORKSHOPS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
 
110
COMMUNITY SECURITY NETWORK VOLUNTEERS HAVE BEEN TRAINED TO MAKE OUR JEWISH INSTITUTIONS MORE SECURE
#STANDUP FOR JEWISH IDENTITY - OUR COMMUNITY’S FUTURE DEPENDS ON EXCELLENT AND POWERFUL JEWISH EXPERIENCES THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL. #STANDUP FOR JEWISH IDENTITY #STANDUP FOR JEWISH IDENTITY

OUR COMMUNITY’S FUTURE DEPENDS ON EXCELLENT AND POWERFUL JEWISH EXPERIENCES THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL.

OUR COMMUNITY’S FUTURE DEPENDS ON EXCELLENT AND POWERFUL JEWISH EXPERIENCES THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL.

THE CHALLENGE

To ensure a vibrant Jewish future in Montreal, Jewish day school, overnight summer camp, and experiential Israel trips like March of the Living and our Teen Israel Experience need to be accessible to all. That’s why we’re doubling down to make it easier for parents to afford these formative Jewish experiences. We’re also investing in leadership development on campus through Hillel, and outreach for young families through PJ Library. Your CJA23 gift will help to nurture the connections where commitment to community take root.

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$4.7M
WAS ALLOCATED TO TUITION-SUPPORT MAKING A FORMAL JEWISH EDUCATION MORE AFFORDABLE FOR THE PARENTS OF OVER 3,700 STUDENTS
 
7 OUT OF 10
YOUNG JEWISH LEADERS ATTENDED JEWISH SUMMER CAMP
 
884
TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS EMBARKED ON IMMERSIVE ISRAEL EXPERIENCES, STRENGTHENING THEIR CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY
 
3,500
CHILDREN RECEIVE A PJ LIBRARY OR PJ OUR WAY BOOK EACH MONTH, BUILDING A LOVE FOR READING AND JEWISH CULTURE
#STANDUP FOR ISRAEL AND JEWS ABROAD
WE’RE HONOURING OUR GLOBAL JEWISH RESPONSIBILITY.
#STANDUP FOR ISRAEL AND JEWS ABROAD #STANDUP FOR ISRAEL AND JEWS ABROAD

WE’RE HONOURING OUR GLOBAL JEWISH RESPONSIBILITY.

WE’RE HONOURING OUR GLOBAL JEWISH RESPONSIBILITY.

THE CHALLENGE

We remain committed to helping to integrate Jewish Ukrainians who fled war zones for the safety and security of Israel, and assisting those who are rebuilding their lives here in Montreal. Your CJA23 gift will also ensure that anywhere in the world where there is a vulnerable Jewish population, we’ll be there to provide critical assistance. In recognition of the Montreal Jewish community’s commitment to the State of Israel, Federation CJA continues to provide financial support, thought leadership, and a steadfast bond with the people and the country. Because our destiny is tied to Israel’s destiny.

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75%
OF UKRAINIAN JEWS FLED THE COUNTRY WITHIN ONE MONTH OF THE INVASION
 
THE JEWISH AGENCY FOR ISRAEL AND THE JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE – TWO FEDERATION CJA-FUNDED PARTNERS – HAVE HELPED TENS OF THOUSANDS OF UKRAINIAN JEWS THROUGH LIFESAVING SUPPLIES, REFUGEE HOUSING, EMIGRATING TO ISRAEL AND MORE
#STANDUP FOR OUR VULNERABLE. A MULTITUDE OF ISSUES KEEP PEOPLE BELOW THE POVERTY LINE. WE TACKLE THEM ALL. BUT WE CAN’T DO IT ALONE. #STANDUP FOR OUR VULNERABLE #STANDUP FOR OUR VULNERABLE

A MULTITUDE OF ISSUES KEEP PEOPLE BELOW THE POVERTY LINE. WE TACKLE THEM ALL. BUT WE CAN’T DO IT ALONE.

A MULTITUDE OF ISSUES KEEP PEOPLE BELOW THE POVERTY LINE. WE TACKLE THEM ALL. BUT WE CAN’T DO IT ALONE.

THE CHALLENGE

Poverty is a reality for 20% of Montreal Jews. Rising rents and soaring food costs have compounded their daily struggle. Your CJA23 gift will help to meet vital needs: food relief, affordable housing, social services, and more. You’ll fund the Rental Assistance Program so families can stay where they are. You’ll help us invest more in after school programs for children from at-risk families. Fund job readiness and supported employment programs. And assist those living with mental illness.

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WITH GROCERY COSTS AT A 40-YEAR HIGH, THOUSANDS OF OUR MOST VULNERABLE RELY ON FEDERATION CJA-FUNDED FOOD RELIEF PROGRAMS
 
70%
ADDICTION SUPPORT SERVICES HAS EXPERIENCED A 70% INCREASE IN CLIENTS SEEKING HELP
 
588
HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS REQUIRE SUPPORT TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS AND ACCESS QUALITY OF LIFE EXTRAS
 
647
HOUSEHOLDS ARE ON KEHILLA’S WAITLIST FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AN INCREASE OF 12% FROM LAST YEAR
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Shabbat Candlelight
March 22  6:52PM
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