The 2010 Combined Jewish Appeal Campaign chairs sent the following letter to all members of our community:
Federation has been working on a strategic plan for the Jewish community for the past couple of years. This plan included a lot of research and analysis as well as consultation with more than 200 community members and leaders. Here are some of the conclusions we reached... Continue reading

For the 2nd year, Top Donors of the Combined Jewish Appeal Campaign & Ben Gurion Society (donors between the ages of 25-45 whose gifts are at least $1000) held a joint program on June 8 at the home of Barry and Rena Shenkarow. Hope & Howard Morry, co-chairs of the CJA campaign spoke about the upcoming campaign, which will be under the banner of Securing Our Future. The crowd was inspired by Larry Vickar & Howard Morry who spoke of their experiences as volunteers. Jeremy Shinewald and Richard Tapper challenged to each top donor & Ben Gurion Society member to contact 3 people and inspire their involvement.

On May 27th, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, working in close collaboration with the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg, formally announced a tour of three Israeli cities during its October 2010 international tour. The RWB, who will join the Federation for part of its Mission to Israel, will perform in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa. To read the full announcement by the RWB, click here.

Begin today and be there for decades to come – Our community continually faces changing needs and unexpected challenges. We respond – just as our ancestors have – by being prepared. Your Jewish community planned giving programs offer a response to the unexpected.

You don’t have to be wealthy – Just as you provide for your Jewish community with a contribution this year, you can ensure that the community receives a gift on your behalf every year, throughout your lifetime and beyond. It just requires planning.

Even with a small initial gift, you can create a permanent legacy using planned giving programs that are specifically tailored to help support your financial and estate planning goals and to fit within your means.

By endowing your gift to the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg Combined Jewish Appeal “Leave More Than Memories” Endowment Fund you can help ensure the viability of your community forever.

Live Generously.
And let your name be remembered as a blessing.

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