Calgary student Raphie Simantov: Mitzvah Project is close to his heart
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – It is impossible to say no to Raphael Simantov, so don’t even try! When the 12-year-old B’nai Mitzvah student decided…
Philanthropy
Providing the essentials: A new program by Na’amat Canada Calgary
(AJNews) – A new initiative was established to fill an unaddressed need for clients at Jewish Family Services Calgary (JFSC) called Na’amat Canada Calgary Providing…
Join the Edmonton community in serving Bissell Centre Lunch: Sept. 22
By Regan Lipes (AJNews) – As with any undertaking in the Edmonton Jewish community, it’s a team-effort, and volunteers are the backbone of successful programs….
Jewish National Fund is appealing CRA decision to revoke its charitable status
(Toronto) – On June 26, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) notified Jewish National Fund (JNF) that it plans to revoke the group’s charitable status in Canada…
Jenny Belzberg receives Canada’s highest honour for a lifetime of volunteer work
by Irena Karshenbaum (AJNews) – In reflecting on the 2024 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards ceremonies, where Jenny Belzberg received the Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award…