Roy grew up in erie, pennsylvania, in a reform jewish household. An interview with marsha cowan, outgoing ceo of the jewish. I was born in 1919 in vancouver and had an unconventional upbringing. It updates the foundation s investment powers, empowers it to retain appropriate professional expertise, clarifies its ability to manage funds entrusted to it by other charitable and nonprofit organizations, and generally modernizes its corporate governance. Jewish foundation of manitoba charity profile donate. Readers may recall that 2014 marked the 50th anniversary of the jewish foundation s founding. The jewish foundation of manitoba jewish federation of winnipeg. Nov 27, 2019 thanks to the womens endowment fund of the jewish foundation of manitoba for the grant to purchase new kitchen furniture for the suites used by the women and children residing in our program.
Jewish foundation of manitoba charity intelligence canada. The endowment book of life is a planned giving program that offers participants an opportunity to leave both a financial legacy and a historical legacy to the community. Jewish heritage centre of western canada endowment fund. The jewish foundation of manitoba the foundation administers a community endowment fund. The jewish foundation of manitoba has shown remarkable growth since its low point. Twelve new signers signed the jewish foundation of manitoba s 2016 endowment book of life ebol at the lovely ebol donor recognition event held at shaarey zedek synagogue on sept 20th.
Sep 19, 20 the jewish foundation of manitoba endowment book of life event on tuesday september th, 20. The foundation promotes dialogue, builds partnerships and connects generations. The foundation is to maintain its head office in the city of winnipeg. Jewish foundation of manitobas endowment book of life. The jewish foundation of manitoba is a public foundation that manages a growing asset base that.
This is a story that needs to be told and this is a book that needs to be read. Departing from its past custom of holding book of life signing events in the fall, the jewish foundation of manitoba held this years event sunday evening, june 14. You can also visit our office on the 4th floor of the asper jewish community campus. In 1964, winnipeg jewish community leaders and 119 other visionaries, established the jewish foundation of manitoba. The foundation states that its distributions support education, arts and culture, health and social services, jewish life, recreation, or religion. The book of life is an ongoing program that recognizes donors who leave a charitable legacy through the jewish foundation of greater toronto. Jewish canadians are a part of the greater jewish diaspora and form the fourth largest jewish community in the world, exceeded only by those in israel, the united states, and france. We could not achieve what we do without our donors. A donor makes a promise to leave a bequest to the jewish foundation of manitoba and their personal or family story is inscribed in the endowment book of life for all time. The endowment book of life ebol program is a planned giving program that offers participants an opportunity to leave both a financial legacy and a historical. Readers may recall that 2014 marked the 50th anniversary of the jewish foundations founding. New book celebrates manitobas jewish doctors um today. Since 1964, the jewish foundation of manitoba has helped address needs in the jewish community.
Harry is a world governor, for life, of the bengurion university of the negev. A donor makes a promise to leave a bequest to the jewish foundation of manitoba and their family story is inscribed in the endowment book of life. Stay informed about jewish life community calendar. Its a tribute to the foundations stability that, in its 53year history, its had only three individuals at the helm. Twelve new signers signed the jewish foundation of manitobas 2016 endowment book of life ebol at the lovely ebol donor recognition event held at shaarey zedek synagogue on sept 20th. Jewish foundation of manitoba the foundation of a community. The following donors are participants in the endowment book of life program and their family stories are inscribed in the endowment. Complete list of signers jewish foundation of manitoba. Endowment book of life jewish foundation of manitoba. Donations can be made in various ways including cash, bequests, gifts of property publicly traded shares, land and life insurance policies. They were deeply committed to growing the community and helping people who needed help.
Jewish education and a love of israel are vital, she says. Individuals or families sign the book of life when they promise a legacy gift or establish an endowment of any amount for one or more jewish organizations or synagogues. Long time stars in the jewish community, debbie maslowsky has been acclaimed for her roles in musical theatre in winnipeg, and jerry maslowsky is a blue bombers marketing. A gift iconmagenwhite book of life iconmagen white. Jewish foundation of greater toronto is a registered canadian charity, bn. Today, i try my best to give back, and that explains my participation in the jewish foundation of manitobas endowment book of life project. Together, we are all learning from moment to moment how best to navigate the evolving circumstance relating to the covid19 pandemic. Interactive information kiosk donor recognition, planned giving, history of achievement, community awareness. Long standing members of the reform temple, their observance was in. We are very grateful for the support and our families are very happy with the new furniture. Book of life stories jewish foundation of greater toronto. Jewish foundation holds 2015 book of life signing event. Book of life jewish community foundation san diego jcf.
Your donation to the combined jewish appeal funds jewish organizations in winnipeg, israel and around the world. The helen and stan vine canadian jewish book awards were a canadian program of literary awards, managed, produced and presented annually by the koffler centre of the arts to works judged to be the years best works of literature by jewish canadian writers or on jewish cultural and historical topics. Over 450 people attended the jewish foundation of manitoba s endowment book of life soldout event on september 17, 20. Endowment book of life signers brunch jewish foundation of. Jfm services remain intact and we will continue to support our community in every way we can. Celebrating the many accomplishments of the jewish. Book of life book of life this book records the statements of individuals and families who have made a commitment to endow the future of the jewish people. To find out more information about getting your story into the book of life, contact the jfm at 204. Oct 31, 2014 october 27, 2014 rbc convention centre winnipeg, manitoba, canada. The jewish foundation of manitoba was formed in 1964 with a mandate that encourages and facilitates the creation and growth of endowment funds to enable the jewish community to realize its potential. We are grateful to the jewish foundation of manitoba for their generous support. Simkin family going down in history winnipeg free press. Endowment book of life reports jewish foundation of manitoba.
Jewish foundation of manitoba a fundraising organization that encourages and facilitates the creation and growth of endowment funds to enable the community to realize. In the fall of every year, the jewish foundation hosts the endowment book of life ebol donor recognition evening, an event celebrating its signers for that year. Through grants, education awards, and donor distributions, the jfm changes lives. The jewish foundation of manitoba effectively stewards the assets entrusted to it, distributes grants reflecting donor wishes and community priorities and works closely with other community agencies to strengthen jewish and general communities in manitoba. Jewish foundations endowment book of life event attracts. And, at 34, he was the youngest signer of the jewish foundation of manitobas endowment book of life. Lorrie kirshenbaum world leader in cardiovascular research. Endowment book of life signers ebol jfm jewish foundation of. He drafted the foundation agreement which was artistically designed and crafted by a hebrew scribe. The event honoured 23 new signers of the endowment book of life and saw winnipeg musical legends allan blye, norm mittelmann and aubrey tadman take the stage to deliver an evening of nostalgia. There are of hundreds of stories that form the endowment book of life. Explanatory note this bill replaces the jewish foundation of manitoba incorporation act.
In addition mayer is thankful for the relationship he had and the advice he received from his uncle max. Healing lives a century of manitoba jewish physicians eva. Judy is proud to have lived in a vibrant jewish community and says that for that quality of community life to continue, we must all support our institutions, and thats what motivated her participation in the jewish foundation of manitoba s endowment book of life program. Mine is a life that has been shaped by my passion for family, friendship, jewish tradition, values, and community. Nonprofit interview david cohen jewish foundation of. We regret to share the unfortunate news that we are postponing the spring 2020 book of life celebration to sometime in the fall. The endowment book of life jewish foundation of manitoba. Irving abella, president, the academy of the arts and humanities, royal society of. Jewish foundation winds up 50th anniversary year with a garden party event thanks donors. A century of manitoba jewish physicians, to an overflow crowd of more than. The foundation distributes earned income from the contributed capital of the fund. The jewish foundation of manitoba utilized a planned legacy interactive kiosk to showcase their endowment book of life planned giving program.
To learn more about the jewish foundation of manitoba and how you can become a signer of the jeiwsh foundation s endowment book of life, go to. Jewish foundation holds book of life signings add new comment. In 2015 the foundation celebrated its 50th anniversary and, rather than crowding two major events into the same year, the decision was taken not to hold a book of life signing ceremony. We would like to let you know that through this tumultuous time, we are here. Jewish foundation winds up 50th anniversary year with a. Ten million dollars was donated to each foundation, the largest. Jewish foundation of manitoba categorizes its distributions into six areas. Infused with the passion of zionism, they taught me the importance of living a meaningful jewish life connected to israel. Twelve new signers signed the jewish foundation of manitobas 2016 endowment book of life ebol at the lovely ebol donor recognition. To learn more about different ways to leave a charitable legacy through the jewish foundation click here.
Our bequest to the leave more than memories fund at the jewish foundation of manitoba is intended to ensure that our annual campaign gift is. I benefitted from the generosity and compassion of others. The foundation pools gifts from generous donors and permanently invests them. The jewish foundation of manitoba is continued as a corporation without share capital. Audrey agasi my participation in the jewish foundation of manitoba s endowment book of life program is inspired, in part, by the legacy of my parents, esther and oscar weinstein. After graduating public school and four years in the air force, stationed on the west coast, mayer returned to winnipeg, completed his studies at the university of manitoba, graduated with a degree in agricultural economics with the idea of living his life in the big city. The book of life program symbolizes the true concept of ldor vdor, passing on traditions from one generation to the next. Book of life jewish community foundation vancouver. The jewish foundation of manitoba utilized a planned legacy interactive kiosk to showcase their endowment book of life. Jewish foundation of manitoba s endowment book of life signers event.
Federation connects jewish children with their heritage with the gift of a monthly book. By bernie bellan its been two years since the jewish foundation of manitoba last held an event marking new book of life signings. One of the featured performers was norman mittelman. Marsha cowan afp manitoba chapter afp ihq community. The jfm was established on january 14, 1964, with the support of 108 leading jewish citizens and a founders gift of 258 acres of land in middlechurch, manitoba. Its mandate is to receive capital gifts, invest them, and then distribute the annual income back to the community. New book explores history of jews in manitoba medicine. When executive director david cohen implemented the endowment book of life planned giving program at the jewish foundation of manitoba jfm in 1997, with the help of planned legacy inc. A century of manitoba jewish physicians has a free. We pledge to endow the future of the jewish people. Israelbased organizations grants, jewish community grants, womens endowment fund grants, general community grants.
Jewish foundation of greater toronto philanthropy for a strong jewish future. The foundation only distributes income earned by the investment. Bacm industries, which later was merged with genstar, recently decided to sign the jewish foundation of manitoba s book of life. The jewish foundation of manitoba jewish federation of. It requires administrative support, audited financial statements, cra filings, compliance issues, disbursement quotas and limits on the types of investment. The jews of manitoba, or the centre of its own diaspora. The signatures on the document were then obtained by harry and his two consultants.
About the book of life jewish foundation of greater toronto. Donate once or monthly, give securities, or fundraise for jewish foundation of manitoba using canadahelps, your onestop shop for supporting any canadian charity. I hope that my commitment to the foundation has a similar impact. Endowment fund at the jewish foundation of manitoba. Jewish foundation of manitobas endowment book of life signers event in the fall of every year, the jewish foundation hosts the endowment book of life ebol donor recognition evening, an event celebrating its signers for that year. By bernie bellan marsha cowan is now in her th year as ceo of the jewish foundation. The jewish foundation of greater toronto is a community foundation that makes charitable giving easy and rewarding so that individuals and families can fulfill their personal philanthropic goals and translate their charitable vision into viable solutions to some of the communitys most pressing. Jewish foundation of manitoba, 123 doncaster c400 st. The beneficiaries of this donation were the winnipeg foundation and the jewish foundation of manitoba. Marsha cowan chief executive officer jewish foundation of. The jews of manitoba, or the centre of its own diaspora never more than a tiny minority, somehow and against tremendous odds, jews established one of the most vibrant and culturally rich. Join us november 1, to celebrate the 2020 class of signers. The gwen secter creative living centres endowment fund is our savings account and by making a bequest in your will to the gwen secter or by becoming a signer in the jewish foundation of manitobas endowment book of life program, you will ensure that the gwen secter stays vibrant and healthy for future generations.
Harry is the founder of the jewish foundation of manitoba. Life has a way of happening while you are making plans. The history of the jews in canada are canadian citizens who follow judaism as their religion andor are ethnically jewish. Our bequest to the leave more than memories fund at the jewish foundation of manitoba is intended to ensure that our annual campaign gift is available to the community in perpetuity. Stories of simkin family and many others added to jewish. Stories of simkin family and many others added to jewish foundation s endowment book of life donor recognition evening october 4, 2012. Since 1964, the jewish foundation of manitoba has helped address needs in the jewish. Agape table is an independent, charitable, nonprofit organization established and maintained to help feed our citys most vulnerable people. The jewish foundation of manitoba helps donors make a difference in the jewish community and the community at large. The winnipeg foundation and the jewish foundation of manitoba. He had been a member of our board and a canvasser for the cja combined jewish appeal for several years. In our family, there are many answers to this question.
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