What a year. What a community. What a partnership!

Thanks to you, our community’s visionary, compassionate and generous donors, UJA Federation’s combined revenues reached a remarkable $142.7 million dollars from Annual Campaign, Capital Gifts, Bequests and Endowments in 2012/2013, once again ensuring that UJA Federation continues on its path of tikkun olam, repairing the world, by assisting those in need here in Toronto, Israel and around the world.

We thank you all for your ongoing commitment.

United Jewish Appeal of Greater Toronto 2013 Financial Statements
 

United Jewish Welfare Fund of Toronto 2013 Combined Financial Statements

ISRAEL AND OVERSEAS   $16,930,109

JEWISH AGENCY FOR ISRAEL (JAFI)
For almost 75 years, the Jewish Agency for Israel has been synonymous with the efforts to rescue Jews at risk and the resettlement of the Jewish people in its homeland.  In the early years of the state, the Jewish Agency's role was paramount in setting up an economic and cultural infrastructure for the country, still struggling for survival. Since the fall of the Iron Curtain in 1989, JAFI has facilitated the aliyah and absorption in Israel of well over one million new immigrants. Today, the main focus of JAFI, in addition to fostering aliyah, is strengthening Jewish identity among young Jews worldwide, connecting them more closely with Israel and nurturing a global sense of Jewish Peoplehood. The Jewish Agency's role remains central to countless Jews the world over as it continues to provide vital services in Israel and to the global Jewish community.  www.jewishagency.org

AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE (JDC)
Since 1914, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Inc. (JDC) has served as the overseas arm of the American Jewish community. Its mission is to serve the needs of Jews throughout the world, particularly where their lives as Jews are threatened or made more difficult. JDC sponsors relief, rescue and renewal programs throughout the world.  It serves as a lifeline for nearly 300,000 elderly and impoverished Jews in the former Soviet Union and wherever emergency response is needed. www.jdc.org

CENTRE FOR ISRAEL & JEWISH AFFAIRS
The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs is a non-partisan organization creating and implementing strategies to improve the quality of Jewish life in Canada and abroad, increase support for Israel, and strengthen the Canada-Israel relationship.
Working in partnership with Federations and local communities, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs is the advocacy agent of Jewish Federations of Canada – UIA. It seeks to identify issues important to the Jewish community and assist in communicating with government, media, community, business, and academic leaders to build understanding and close relationships. Recognizing the important role that the Jewish community can play in the public life of Canada, the Centre works to establish and strengthen positive and mutually beneficial relations with other faith and ethnocultural communities. Using research to better understand issues and opinions, the Centre works to coordinate, streamline, and direct strategic, targeted advocacy programming on behalf of the vibrant and varied Jewish community across Canada.
www.cija.ca

Jewish Federations of Canada - UIA 

Jewish Federations of Canada – UIA supports Canadian Jewish federations and communities by increasing their philanthropic capabilities, national and international influence, connection to Israel and each other and capacity for collective thought and action.

Jewish Federations of Canada – UIA stewards funds raised from federated and regional communities for national and Israel and overseas needs.  JFC-UIA collaborates with all of the relevant Canadian, North American and international organizations in order to achieve its mission. Jewish Federations of Canada – UIA also supports small communities with staff support, program allocations and leadership training.
www.jewishcanada.org

CANADA ISRAEL EXPERIENCE CENTRE (CIE) / Birthright Israel / March of the Living
Canada Israel Experience (CIE) is the Israel Experience arm of the Federations in Canada. More than 25, 000, over 14, 000 from Toronto have participated on the Taglit-birthright Israel program since its launch in February 2000, Last year about 900 young adults from Toronto participated in the Taglit - birthright Israel program. www.israelforfree.com. 

 

The Canada Israel Experience Centre manages the local Toronto Israel Experience programs on behalf of UJA Federation. CIE also manages the March of the Living - program in collaboration with Jewish Federations of Canada – UIA. March of the Living is a powerful journey for youth travelling first to Poland to experience sites of Nazi Germany’s persecution and destruction of Jewish life and culture, and then to Israel to celebrate Israel's Independence Day and experience the breadth and depth of their ties to Israel. The program is also offered to adult delegations who wish to benefit from this experience. Toronto sends the largest delegation of any city in the world on the March of the Living.  Canada Israel Experience also oversees other high school age programs such as Canadian Young Judaea, Biluim Israel and is the address for MASA Israel Journey, which are long term programs in Israel.

ISRAEL ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES
UJA Federation of Greater Toronto’s Israel Engagement ShinShinim Program strives to ensure that Toronto is North America’s most Israel engaged community. It unifies and galvanizes the field of Israel Engagement and significantly increases the community’s relationship with Israel. This is done through Israel-focused experiential education programs, professional development and by implementing institutional change strategies around Israel education. Regarded as the most successful program of its kind in North America, the Israel Engagement Shinshinim program brings pre-army Israelis to Toronto to provide a living bridge between Israel and Toronto. Through their varied communal access points (Jewish day schools, congregational and supplemental schools, synagogues, youth movements and summer camps) the Shinshinim impact the lives of more than 1,500 young members of our Jewish community on a weekly basis by providing a diverse, real and sophisticated understanding of Israel. This year, the Israel Engagement Initiative is proud to add the prestigious Diller Teen Fellows program to its portfolio, empowering and elevating Toronto’s top 20 young Jewish leaders to become spirited and engaged Jewish adults, laying the groundwork for strong Jewish communities.

IsraAID

Since its creation in 2001, IsraAID has coordinated and facilitated aid programs all over the world, notably: relief to cyclone victims in Myanmar, long term aid programs for starving communities in Malawi, rehabilitation and relief in South East Asia following the devastating tsunami, psycho-social programs for Darfur refugees on the Chad-Sudan border, and aid to Somali war refugees in Kenya, as well as many more. www.israaid.co.il

 

KEREN HAYESOD
Keren-Hayesod – United Israel Appeal is the central fundraising organization for Israel throughout the world (except the USA).  It operates in 45 countries on every continent through 57 Campaigns and is a duly registered corporation in the State of Israel. Keren Hayesod (literally “The Foundation Fund”) was established in 1920 at the World Zionist Conference in London.   The resolution adopted called on “the whole Jewish people”, Zionists and non-Zionists alike to do its duty through Keren Hayesod.   Jewish communities throughout the world established local campaigns under the Keren Hayesod umbrella, often using local names. www.kh-uia.org.il
 

FORMAL JEWISH EDUCATION   $12,241,000
UJA FEDERATION JULIA AND HENRY KOSCHITZKY CENTRE FOR JEWISH EDUCATION
The UJA Federation Julia and Henry Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Education is UJA Federation's educational department, dedicated to strengthening, enriching and promoting the quality of Jewish education in the Greater Toronto Area.  The CJE currently serves formal education by providing services and support to over 50 day schools and supplementary programs, 1,700 educators and 16,000 students.  The tuition subsidy programs, support for special needs and new initiatives for supplementary education are included as part of this role. www.cjetoronto.com

SOCIAL SERVICES / SENIORS PROGRAMS   $6,214,880

JEWISH FAMILY & CHILD (JF&CS)
Supports the healthy development of individuals, families and communities in Greater Toronto and York Region through prevention, protection, counseling, education and advocacy services, within the context of Jewish values.  A few of the programs and services provided include: Child Welfare and Youth Services, Family Services and Counseling, Supplementary Financial Assistance, Family Violence and Women Abuse Program, Jewish Hospice, Jewish Chaplaincy, School Social work, Jewish Family Life Education, Family Resource Centre, Jewish Camping Support, and Community Services.  www.jfandcs.com

ZAREINU
Highly trained and experienced staff provide individualized therapies and special education to children with a wide range of physical and developmental challenges from birth to 18 years in a safe, comfortable and enthusiastic environment rich is Jewish tradition and teachings. Therapists and special educators work together using the most up to date methodologies. Where possible, the team works to integrate children into regular programs and schools. www.zareinu.org

CHAI TIKVAH FOUNDATION
The Chai Tikvah Foundation staff members provide 24 hour supportive housing in a Jewish environment for adults with mental health problems. Staff members assist resident clients to build self esteem, manage stress, improve social interaction and improve practical skills such as cooking, money management, household cleaning, decision-making, goal setting, and the use of medication. 
The Foundation also operates a triplex for 8 adults who live semi independently with 15 hours of staff support weekly. Each client has their own bedroom and shares the common areas. The agency also offers case management to 40 individuals within the community. Our Club Simcha is a weekly social, recreational club that services community clients year round at the Prosserman JCC. www.bjcc.ca

JACS (Jewish Addiction Community Services)
JACS, an organization led by volunteers, is dedicated to encouraging and assisting those who suffer from addiction and their families, friends and associates to explore recovery in a nurturing Jewish environment.
JACS is a leading educational resource for addiction and recovery in the Greater Toronto Area, working closely with numerous addiction treatment centres and mental health facilities both in Canada and internationally. www.jacstoronto.com

REENA
Reena is a non-profit social service agency dedicated to integrating adults with developmental disabilities into the mainstream of society.  It was established in 1973 by parents of children with developmental disabilities, as a practical alternative to institutions. Reena strives to create and maintain an environment that respects and promotes dignity, individuality, independence and freedom of choice within a framework of Jewish culture and values. In 1977, Reena began receiving funding from the Ministry of Community and Social Services and, since that time, has grown rapidly. Reena also enables people with developmental disabilities to realize their full potential by forming lifelong partnership with individuals and their families within a framework of Jewish culture and values.  www.reena.org

JIAS (JEWISH IMMIGRANT AID SERVICES) TORONTO
Each year over 600 new families arrive in Toronto. Funding permits JIAS Toronto to introduce and connect newcomers to Jewish life in Toronto through: settlement support including language instruction;  financial relief;  synagogue participation; Jewish summer camps;  Jewish holidays and life cycle events;  Community Centre memberships;  Jewish education and interagency networking; mentoring programming;  support for seniors and matching programs for families and work related opportunities.
UJA Federation supports a financial supplementation program to help the Jewish poor meet basic needs. Another UJA funded program, Jumpstart, connects newcomers to the people and resources in the community towards employment opportunities, allowing families to become financially self-sufficient.  www.jiastoronto.org

JVS TORONTO
JVS is a broad-based community organization whose name is synonymous with helping people of diverse backgrounds to meet their educational and employment goals.  Through their responsive career, employment, training and psychological services – they assist more than 20,000 people annually – newcomers, youth, women, people with disabilities, mature workers, the unemployed and the underemployed.  www.jvstoronto.org
 

 

KEHILLA RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMME
The Kehilla Residential Programme (KRP) was established in 1982 as UJA Federation’s official housing agency. KRP’s mandate is to identify and champion affordable housing initiatives responsive to the needs of the Jewish community in the Greater Toronto Area. This is implemented through education, awareness, project sponsorship, development consultation, research and property management.

KRP is a leader in developing innovative affordable housing through government funded programs and private partnerships. Since its establishment, KRP has developed five diverse projects. These projects include a seniors’ group home, a seniors’ non-profit project, a seniors’ life-lease project and two mixed-use non-profit housing projects and in collaboration with UJA, a reduced rent program with private landlords. KRP acts as the property manager for two of its projects in addition to managing third party projects in the community. Kehilla Residential Programme is now responsible for over 500 units in the community. www.kehilla.ca
 

Jewish Free Loan Toronto
Jewish Free Loan Toronto was formed with the mandate to Help People to Help Themselves by offering interest-free loans. Jewish Free Loan Toronto’s goal is simple: to provide interest-free loans to individual in need in the Jewish community of the Greater Toronto Area. Based on the Jewish value of G’milath Chasodim, “acts of loving kindness,” Jewish Free Loan helps a broad range of members of our community to meet their educational and personal needs and to create their own business opportunities.  Their important work promotes self-sufficiency while ensuring an individual’s dignity. www.jewishfreeloan.ca

 

BERNARD BETEL CENTRE FOR CREATIVE LIVING
The Bernard Betel Centre empowers seniors to live active, creative, and healthy lifestyles in a Jewish environment.  The organization serves approximately 4,000 seniors, of whom approximately 1,850 are paid Centre Members. With the help of 30 staff and approximately 450 volunteers, over 120 programs are offered weekly and are comprised of a variety of social, recreational, educational, wellness, and community support services including Kosher Meals on Wheels. www.betelcentre.org 

CIRCLE OF CARE
The mission of Circle of Care is to support individual independence and quality of life in the community. Through a broad range of home and community support service options, including Kosher Meals on Wheels, Circle of Care can assist in improving well-being, independence and quality of life for people living in their own homes. Circle of Care is a community-based, non-profit, registered charity that has been serving Toronto and area residents since 1974. Over 550 staff and more than 350 volunteers are available to provide support.  Circle of Care provides care to multiple communities, ethnic and religious groups in more than 20 different languages including Hebrew, Russian and Yiddish.  www.circleofcare.com

 

IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT – YOUTH AND YONG ADULTS   $2,659,200
ONE HAPPY CAMPER
This UJA-funded program, in partnership with the Foundation for Jewish Camp One Happy Camper Program, provides a financial incentive to families of first-time campers so that Jewish youngsters experience the joys of Jewish overnight camp like never before, and the lifelong memories and friendships that go with it.  Since 2010 more than 1600 campers received One Happy Camper grants to attend Jewish camp. www.ilovejewishcamp.ca

JEWISH CAMP COUNCIL OF TORONTO
The Jewish Camp Council of Toronto is committed to making camp accessible to all children in partnership with other Jewish agencies, and is dedicated to providing a fun and safe environment for children to build Jewish identity, a love of nature, positive relationships, life skills and independence. www.campnbb.com
 

CAMP LEADERSHIP DILLER PROGRAM
This program deploys to strengthen both the Judaic and Israel programming skills of camp staff conducted in partnership with the Diller Foundation in the U.S.

 

PJ LIBRARY
In partnership with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and local donors, UJA Federeation funds the free distribution of Jewish themed books and DVD’s to Jewish families with children under the age of five. www.pjlibrary905.ca

HILLEL ONTARIO
Hillel Ontario is a new initiative of UJA Federation which will coordinate the activities of Hillel’s across Ontario which mainly service Toronto Jewish students.

HILLEL OF GREATER TORONTO
The address for Jewish student life in Toronto. Through exciting and creative programming and events, Hillel promotes Jewish identity, student leadership, and religious and political diversity in a dynamic and inclusive environment for all Jewish students.   Hillel is active on the University of Toronto, York University, Ryerson University and community college campuses across the GTA.  www.hilleltoronto.org
 

BBYO
BBYO is the leading pluralistic teen movement aspiring to involve more Jewish teens in Jewish experiences; encourages them to find meaning in Judaism and to develop their own Jewish identities. It offers safe and welcoming opportunities for learning and growth to all Jewish teens regardless of background, denominational affiliation, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. www.bbyo.org

 

JEWS FOR JUDAISM
Jews for Judaism provides counter-missionary programs and services that include counseling, lectures and referrals. It also aims to help Jews strengthen and rediscover their Judaism. http://www.jewsforjudaism.ca

THE HOUSE
The House reaches out to young Jewish adults and inspires them to lead enriched Jewish Lives by engaging them socially, emotionally and intellectually, and striving to lay the foundation for their life time commitment to Jewish values, ethics, traditions, mitzvoth and community. www.thehousetoronto.com

UJA’S COMMUNITY CONNECT
This project aims to engage and inspire Jews in their 20s and 30s to connect to and build Jewish Community.  The project focuses on building the community's capacity to engage the next generation, supporting and incubating innovative Jewish ideas that engage young Jews. www.cocotoronto.com

NEWCOMER INTEGRATION   $1,425,927
JIAS (JEWISH IMMIGRANT AID SERVICES) TORONTO
Is the Toronto Jewish community’s prime immigrant aid agency, has an important and expanded leadership role to facilitate and enrich the many facets of the integration of the newcomer within the community. UJA Federation funding permits JIAS Toronto to introduce and connect newcomers to Jewish life in Toronto through settlement support including: Language instruction; financial relief; synagogue participation; Jewish summer camps; Jewish holidays and life cycle events; Community Centre memberships; Jewish education and interagency networking; mentoring programs; children and teen programming; support for seniors; & matching programs for families and work related opportunities.   www.jiastoronto.org

 

NEWCOMER OUTREACH
Funding for community programs to reach out to newcomers and help strengthen integration and connections to community. Initiatives include youth programs; start up grants and leadership programs in collaboration with Schwartz/Reisman Centre, Jewish Russian Community Centre (JRCC), Ameinu, Hillel, Miles Nadal JCC, etc.
 

CULTURE   $1,095,000

KOFFLER CENTRE OF THE ARTS
The Koffler Centre of the Arts is Toronto’s only contemporary Jewish cultural institution that reaches across the diversity of cultures, religions, and ethnicities in the Greater Toronto Area to present a broad array of cultural programs, educational classes, family festivals, and world renowned exhibitions.  Based on Sherman Campus, the Koffler Centre of the Arts is the lead cultural agency of the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto presenting programs and exhibitions throughout the GTA, on all the UJA campuses and at venues north, midtown, and south.  The Koffler Gallery presents over six major exhibitions a year focusing on contemporary Canadian art, Israeli art, and global art in a distinctly Jewish context and perspective.  The Koffler Chamber Orchestra is an acclaimed ensemble that combines premier professional musicians with community members and music students.  The Helen and Stan Vine Canadian Jewish Book Awards and the Toronto Jewish Book Fair are both programs of the Koffler Centre of the Arts.  www.kofflerarts.org
 

SARAH AND CHAIM NEUBERGER HOLOCAUST EDUCATION CENTRE

The Sarah and Chaim Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre serves over 30,000 school children and their teachers in learning about the Holocaust directly from our strong community of Holocaust Survivors.   Holocaust Education Week engages thousands of participants and scores of partner organizations in presenting rich content throughout the city.  It continues to be the largest event of its kind in the world and a model for other cities.  The centre also holds the community’s annual Yom Hashoah commemoration. New programs included didactic teaching trunks, formalized training for teachers, new approaches to training and coaching survivor speakers, and a more vibrant presence in social media.  www.holocaustcentre.com

 

ONTARIO JEWISH ARCHIVES (OJA)
Established in 1973, the OJA acquires, preserves, and makes accessible the documentary sources of the province’s Jewish community. The collection illustrates the vibrancy of the community from its earliest days to the present. Through exhibitions, programs, research assistance, and walking tours, the OJA tells the stories of the Jewish community.
Our stories are your stories. www.ontariojewisharchives.org
 

ASHKENAZ – FESTIVAL OF NEW YIDDISH CULTURE
Ashkenaz is committed to raising the profile of Jewish diasporic culture by programming festivals that profile both local and international artists and also set the stage for many new up-and-coming performers.  Not only does the Ashkenaz Festival have spectacular appeal because of the exceptional calibre of entertainment, it also introduces or reintroduces thousands of unaffiliated Jews to their cultural identity.   In addition, it provides a window to the broader community on the most cutting edge elements of Yiddish culture.  www.ashkenazfestival.com

COMMITTEE FOR YIDDISH


The Committee for Yiddish promotes Yiddish culture and language using it as a tool to promote Jewish continuity. It sponsors lectures and other community events and is an important resource in facilitating Yiddish classes for children and adults. The annual Yiddish summer concert, literacy and holiday celebrations are regular popular activities.  www.committeeforyiddish.com

THE TORONTO JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

Offers both a window to, and mirror of, global Jewish culture.   Striving to be inclusive of all aspects of the Toronto community, the TJFF undertakes to show films of excellence that reflect the diversity of Jewish life around the world. The Festival is committed to using film for its contemporary, popular value and its ability to address the subject of Jewish identity.  www.tjff.com

 

Jewish Community Centers   $921,100

PROSSERMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTRE
The Prosserman Jewish Community Centre is home to social, educational, cultural, health and wellness programs rooted in Jewish values and innovative collaboration. The Prosserman JCC hosts over 100 programs and services, serving a diverse group of individuals from daycare to Stroke Recovery, seniors, Maccabi athletes and campers. Its halls are inhabited by infants, youngsters, teens, young adults, adults and seniors. www.Prossermanjcc.com
 

SCHWARTZ/REISMAN CENTRE
The Schwartz/Reisman Centre (SRC) is committed to developing a vibrant community in York Region, characterized by its diversity, unity, compassion, generosity and commitment to Israel and Jewish values.  Housed on the Joseph and Wolf Lebovic Jewish Community Campus, SRC enriches lives, providing opportunities for social, cultural, spiritual, educational and physical activities.  Open to people of all ages and backgrounds, it is a place that is welcoming, accessible and inclusive. www.srcentre.ca

 

MILES NADAL JCC
The Miles Nadal JCC is the centre of downtown urban Jewish life and has engaged thousands of Jews living downtown. The UJA Federation funded Cultural Arts and Jewish Life programs include performing arts, educational, literary, language and cultural events. The Al Green Theatre has contributed to the Jewish cultural involvement, bringing the highest quality of Jewish culture to its audience. www.mnjcc.org

 

WELCOMING COMMUNITY, LEADERSHIP, INCLUSION, VOLUNTEERISM   $463,561

JEWISH INFORMATION SERVICE OF GREATER TORONTO
JIST (Jewish Information Service of Toronto) provides the nexus for the gathering and communication of critical information that keeps the community apprised of important events and volunteer opportunities in Jewish Toronto. This is done through volunteers who deal directly with the public in communication of this information as well as through a website and information communiqués.
www.Jewishtoronto.com > Community Resources
 

Joshua Institute                                                              
The Joshua Institute for Jewish Communal Leadership recognizes that as Toronto’s Jewish community grows, strong leadership is critical to meet the challenges and opportunities presented in shaping a strong Jewish future. Now positioned to launch its fourth cohort of leadership, the Joshua Institute has identified, placed, tracked and supported a growing number of leaders who are now better equipped to take on leadership roles at UJA Federation or in the community at large.

Inclusion

Itanu- UJA’s Inclusion Initiative develops and oversees the implementation of community strategies to ensure that people with special needs are included in all facets of Jewish communal life.