MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

It is a land of hopes and dreams.

Today Israel celebrates its seventieth birthday.  It is the country we hope for when we sing the Hatikvah.  It is the state Herzl said would not be a dream, if only we wanted it badly enough.

It would not have come into existence without the sacrifice of many.  It is sustained and thrives because of the love and support of many more.

A MEANINGFUL PARTNERSHIP

March of the Living 30th Anniversary Fund  - A Case Study in Fund Design 

Today in Israel over 400 Torontonians are participating in Yom Haatzmaut celebrations as part of the March of the Living. For 30 years, teenagers, young adults and adults have shared this journey to Poland and Israel. To mark the 30th anniversary,  supporters of the March of the Living have established a permanent fund at the Jewish Foundation that will provide travel subsidies and fund curriculum enhancements for the March and other Holocaust related travel programs. The fund is comprised of Living Legacy Funds named after each of the survivor educators who over the last 30 years have inspired generations of Marchers by sharing their experiences on these trips. Contributions to the Living Legacy Funds are intended to be ongoing. The Jewish Foundation’s role in the design, implementation and ongoing administration of the March of the Living Funds demonstrates the flexibility of the Jewish Foundation to fashion customized solutions to needs in our community.

Please talk to us about how we can help you bring your dreams to life. 

VOLUNTEER TAX CLINIC

For the last four years, Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) member Robbie Handelman has been organizing a volunteer tax clinic to help underprivileged members of the community. The team of accounting professionals partners with JIAS Toronto and Jewish Family & Child to reach their clients who need the support. The day is as much about showing clients the community hasn't forgotten about them, as it is about filing their tax returns. This year, Robbie together with PAC member Jordan Novak along with 7 other accountants assisted more than 60 clients in need.

If you would like to participate in next year’s tax clinic, please click here.

BOOK OF LIFE CELEBRATION

Please join us on Tuesday May 1st at 7:30 PM at Beth Tzedec Congegation as we honour this year's Book of Life Honourees.

To view the 2018 Honouree listing, please click here.

The Book of Life is a program dedicated to the celebration of Jewish lives and values through the inspiring stories of our donors who have left a legacy for the future through the Jewish Foundation.  A legacy may be in the form of a charitable fund, a bequest or a gift of life insurance.

For more information on the Book of Life program click here. To learn more about how to leave a legacy and have your story included in the Book of Life, please contact Elysa Greisman at 416.631.5842 or click here.

B'NAI TZEDEK

The B'nai Tzedek program is a great way to introduce Mitzvah into the lives of these youngsters by allowing them to support programs that are meaningful to them.

If there is a Bar or Bat Mitzvah coming up in your family, please let us provide your teen with the power to make a difference through tzedakah. Contact us by email or call 416.631.5703.
 

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

For more information please call 416 631-5703

GIVING Advice is an electronic newsletter of the Professional Advisory Committee of the Jewish Foundation. It is designed to provide advisors with up-to-date resources that will help them better understand the benefits, both personal and financial, of how clients’ giving patterns are an important part of responsible financial planning.

MAZEL TOVS

Mazel Tov to the following people:

Mazel Tov to Jamie Golombek, recipient of this year's Professional Advisory Committee Award of Excellence, which honours professionals who encourage their clients to consider charity as part of their estate planning process.

Mazel Tov to Harley Mintz, recipient of the Harold Lederman Award for Philanthropic Leadership. 

Jamie and Harley will receive their award at UJA Awards Night on June 6, 2018.

Mazel Tov to Ali Spinner who is speaking at the Canadian Association of Gift Planners conference in Winnipeg.

CONDOLENCES

Our condolences and sympathies go out to the families of the following individuals:

Ellen Cole z"l,  Ethel Cole z"l, Naomi Goldstein z"l, Joel Greisman z"l, and Berny Weinstein z"l

May their names be remembered for a blessing.

The Jewish Foundation brings your philanthropic dreams to life. If you would like information about the strategies and services that the Jewish Foundation can offer to help you actualize your philanthropic objectives and leave a legacy for generations to come, call us at 416.631.5703 or email jewishfoundation@ujafed.org. You will be happy you did.

SAVE THE DATE

Pre Mission dates Oct 18 – 21 | Conference dates Oct 22 – 24

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to attend the General Assembly being held in Tel Aviv with over 3,000 Jews from all over the world!

For more information please contact, Keren Levy at klevy@ujafed.org

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