ADVANCING JEWISH COMMUNAL INTERESTS

COMBATTING ANTISEMITISM & RACISM

Your gift is helping to address the systemic roots of antisemitism and racism.

Our advocacy agent, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), works with all levels of government, local Jewish community partners, and all allies from other diverse minorities to combat antisemitism online and in the real world. Along with CIJA, we are working with several Jewish and non-Jewish community and government partners in addressing the systemic roots of antisemitism and racism and their direct manifestations.

Holocaust education remains essential to foster awareness and a respect for diversity among citizens.

Federation CJA building with two white Community Security Network vehicles parked in front
Federation CJA building with two white Community Security Network vehicles parked in front

THANKS TO YOUR GIFT…

Despite the ongoing pandemic the Montreal holocaust museum reopened to school visitors and guided tours, helping to educate people of all ages and backgrounds about the holocaust
In 2021 the antisemitism task force was created and a combatting antisemitism framework has been developed to help combat the rise in antisemitism
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elementary and high school students visited the museum in person
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French-language guided tours were provided to the broader Quebec community

THE COMMUNITY SECURITY NETWORK: KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY, SCHOOLS, SYNAGOGUES, AND COMMUNAL INSTITUTIONS SAFE

Your gift is helping to build a culture of security and empowerment across the community.

Federation CJA’s Community Security Network (CSN) is leading a collaborative, community-wide effort to increase security preparedness, and is working to enhance the safety and security of the Montreal Jewish community, by providing vital information, coordination, security training, and physical security upgrades to our participating organizations—all made possible by your gift.

The CSN serves as a point of contact for critical incident coordination, information, and intelligence sharing, as well as safety and security training for a team of volunteers. This is vital in ensuring community members can continue living Jewish life to its fullest without fear.

Colourful Israel, Canada, anti-BDS posters on wooden wall with grafitti
Colourful Israel, Canada, anti-BDS posters on wooden wall with grafitti

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Jewish buildings & institutions partnered with the community security network, including schools, synagogues, and community organizations
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volunteers and counting are active in the community security network, providing an extra set of eyes and ears at schools daily, at synagogues weekly, and at community-wide events throughout the year
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students are impacted daily by the presence of CSN members providing additional security at participating schools

COMMITMENT TO ISRAEL AND JEWS OVERSEAS

Your gift is helping to strengthen the Montreal Jewish community’s commitment to the State of Israel and Jews overseas.

Federation CJA continues to provide financial support, thought leadership, and above all a steadfast relationship with the people of and the State of Israel, as well as Jews overseas.

Young boy with face painting of Israeli flag and shark

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were committed to Israel and special projects
Young boy with face painting of Israeli flag and shark

UKRAINE RELIEF

When war broke out in the Ukraine, Federation CJA responded quickly thanks to YOUR GENEROSITY.

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have been allocated to our partners overseas to help support temporary housing, trauma relief, humanitarian support, transportation, aliyah, security, and emergency operations.