The 2024-2025 Annual Campaign raised $6,864,279 from 1,676 dedicated donors.

We achieved a 95% donor retention rate and welcomed 123 new donors.

Additionally, 825 donors increased their contributions compared to their 2023-24 donation amounts.

Since October 7, 2023, the Federation's Israel Emergency Fund has raised $4,343,551, providing critical aid and support to Israel during this crisis.

The JFW will direct $2,954,300 to 11 beneficiary organizations in the 2025–2026 fiscal year. Strong campaign results in 2025 expanded the pool of available funds. This momentum came from the dedication of the Campaign co-Chairs, countless volunteers, and JFW staff. Beneficiaries outlined outcomes that align with the 2023 Strategic Plan, keeping their work aligned with Federation priorities.

The Committee heard common challenges facing multiple beneficiaries as demand for services grows. Costs continue to rise across key areas, including kosher food, camp supplies, staffing, and AJCC licensing fees. Food supports, children’s subsidies, adult programming, and mental health services all saw increased need. More Russians, Russian-Israelis, and Israelis engaged with community programs, and several agencies faced added pressure on physical space.

In 2024–2025, the Community Planning Committee reviewed reports from Charles Shahar analyzing the 2021 National Household Survey, offering key insights into our community’s demographics and emerging realities. Using this data, the Committee is preparing consultations with Russian Jews, Israelis, 2SLGBTQIA+ Jews, young professionals, interfaith families, and seniors, and is working with the Allocations Committee to align beneficiary requests with these priorities.

In January 2025, the Accessibility and Inclusion Sub-Committee hosted a Lunch and Learn for all Jewish organizations in Winnipeg on the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) Customer Service standards. In February, the Sub-Committee spoke at Congregation Shaarey Zedek for Jewish Disability Awareness, Accessibility and Inclusion Month, and was featured in the Federation Flash. The group is now focused on bringing the AMA’s Standards for Communications to the Jewish community.

The Spiritual Care Sub-Committee works to ensure that every Jewish patient or personal care home resident in Winnipeg has access to Jewish spiritual care. Jewish Child and Family Service (JCFS) and Chesed Shel Emes are partnering to create a Jewish spiritual care hotline that directs patients, families, and health care staff to chaplains or preferred spiritual care providers for visits. The Sub-Committee includes representatives from JCFS, Chesed Shel Emes, and local synagogues.

Shalom Baby joyfully welcomed 42 new babies and their families during our bi-annual Shalom Baby Shower, fostering community and connection for young families.

This year, we distributed Jewish Heritage Packs to public school staff, bringing the richness of Jewish culture, traditions, and stories into classrooms. These engaging packs helped both staff and children learn, celebrate, and connect with Jewish heritage in a fun and meaningful way.

Knit With Love was a gathering hosted by the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg, where over 40 community members came together to hand-knit dolls to be gifted to children in Israel. This meaningful initiative provided our community with an opportunity to express love, support, and solidarity, and to convey a message of care and connection from Winnipeg to Israel.

In May 2025, four Winnipeg mothers joined 300 women worldwide on the Momentum Journey of Growth, a 7-day transformative experience in Israel filled with learning, reflection, leadership development, and visits to powerful sites, including those connected to October 7. The experience deeply strengthened their Jewish identity, resilience, and commitment to community.

As part of the Outreach Shabbat initiative funded by The Asper Foundation, we shared a beautiful Shabbat dinner with members of both the Jewish and Filipino communities. Together, we enjoyed a meal blending our cultural dishes, heartfelt singing, and meaningful conversations, celebrating our long-standing connection and mutual support.

The 2024 PJ Library National Survey highlights the impact of our programs in Winnipeg. Ninety-one percent of families would recommend PJ Library, and 80% are interested in deeper community connections. Families report that PJ Library and PJ Our Way spark conversations about Jewish traditions and values (68%), increase awareness of Jewish diversity (92%), and inspire shared reading, with 64% reading together at least weekly.

In partnership with Jewish Child and Family Service, our new Intergenerational Initiative brought grandparents and grandchildren together for three vibrant programs, including a Grandparents Day celebration, a hands-on Mitzvah project at the Humane Society, and a joyful spring Tea Party, strengthening family bonds across generations.

Nearly 30 PJ Our Way tweens celebrated Sukkot at Fort Whyte, exploring the holiday’s themes while learning about tipis and traditional dwellings of the past. This immersive experience connected Jewish tradition with local history in a fun, hands-on way.

Twenty-four families, whose children do not attend Jewish day school, received a Chanukah pack with holiday resources to share at their schools.

Over 150 people came together on a festive December evening to celebrate Chanukah at a Manitoba Moose game. Families enjoyed holiday activities and games, a candle lighting, and an exciting night of hockey with our local team.

GrowWinnipeg celebrated its 25th anniversary, bringing together visionaries, leaders, volunteers, staff, government partners, Jewish organization partners, and newcomers. Over 200 attendees honoured the program’s legacy and its impact on Jewish life in Manitoba. In recognition, GrowWinnipeg received the City of Winnipeg Organizational Award, celebrating a quarter-century of meaningful contributions to the city and province.

Three hundred fifty dedicated volunteers continue to give their time, expertise, and hospitality, strengthening GrowWinnipeg’s efforts and demonstrating an ongoing commitment to welcoming newcomers.

This year, we supported 48 immigration candidates from Mexico, the United States, Israel, Ukraine, Uruguay, South Africa, and Brazil. Each was connected with organizations, social contacts, and employment meetings to support informed decision-making. We remain in contact with over 250 people at different immigration stages and held three meetings with 150 work visa holders to identify and advocate for permanent residency pathways.

In partnership with the Rady JCC, the Jewish Business Network (JBN) planned and hosted two business networking events, each with over 70 participants. Attendees participated in inspiring presentations, followed by networking sessions designed to foster learning, motivation, and meaningful business connections.

Through Gesher Hai with Israel Connect, twenty mentors from Winnipeg were paired with Israeli high school students, meeting weekly to develop English skills. Many students were internally displaced due to war, and the meetings offered not only language learning but also comfort and a sense of normalcy during a chaotic time.

P2G and Project Regeneration supported post-war revitalization in northern Israel, with Winnipeg and other Canadian Federated communities contributing funds to help Tel Hai College transition into a university. This milestone is seen as key to fostering economic sustainability and creating opportunities for people of all ages in the partnership region.

Missions and March of the Living were disrupted in 2024–25 due to ongoing conflict, leading to the cancellation of the delegation and other mission trips. With conditions now shifting, we anticipate renewed opportunities for community travel, including the March of the Living and multiple mission programs.

The Jewish Agency for Israel brought two Shlichot, young women emissaries, to Winnipeg in May 2025. They led programs throughout the city, including lunch programs at Gwen Secter, student activities at Brock Corydon and Gray Academy, and an Israeli-themed event for PJ Our Way participants.

Hillel Winnipeg offered diverse programs this year, featuring favourites like the Welcome Back BBQ, Billiards Night, and Chanukah events, plus new activities including an escape room, laser tag, and a lunch series with community guests. Partnerships included JCFS for a Soul Candles workshop and Winnipeg Jewish Theatre for Hillel Night at The Band’s Visit. Shabbat Unplugged drew over 110 students from across Canada for meaningful connection and community building.

During the 2024-2025 year, Genesis YWG hosted a series of events and volunteer activities, engaging over 250 members of the Winnipeg Jewish community.