"Giving Jewish, Giving Chai" is a brand-new fundraising initiative powered by the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg. From June 16 to June 20, we are coming together to support 21 incredible Jewish organizations that bring meaning, connection, and care to Jewish life in Winnipeg.
We invite you to join in a powerful act of community unity rooted in areyvut, the Jewish value of mutual responsibility.
This campaign is your chance to give to the organizations that are closest to your heart. Whether it’s a summer camp that shaped your childhood, a synagogue where you feel at home, or a group supporting our most vulnerable, every gift strengthens Jewish life in our city.
When you donate, your gift will go to the organizations you choose.
Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $18 or more.
Let’s support the programs, spaces, and people who keep our community strong.
For over 70 years BB camp has been a home away from home where youth learn and grow in an inclusive Jewish environment. Our wilderness based experiences provide opportunities to develop independence and foster lasting friendships. Campers learn and take pride in their Jewish culture and heritage and a it’s a place where connection to the Jewish community can become part of a campers life forever.
Camp Massad of Manitoba is a Hebrew-immersion Jewish summer camp located on the shores of Lake Winnipeg, in Sandy Hook. For over 70 years, we’ve provided generations of youth with transformative experiences rooted in Jewish values, Zionism, leadership, and community. Through joyful celebration, Hebrew language immersion, and a deep connection to Israel and Jewish heritage, Camp Massad builds strong Jewish and Zionist identities, and lifelong friendships.
Chabad aims to provide every Jewish person, regardless of affiliation, the opportunity to connect with their precious and authentic heritage in a pleasant and exciting atmosphere. From hot Chicken Soup to Sufganiyot, from daycare to Tefillin, and from Camp Gan Israel to the Jewish Learning Institute, Chabad shows the smile in Judaism! Remember, every Mitzvah counts!
We are merged congregation of two long terms North End Winnipeg institutions, the Chavurat Tefilah and Talmud Torah Beth Jacob Synagogues (originally on Matheson Ave., and then Main St.)
Caring for the deceased is an act of True Loving Kindness - Chesed Shel Emet.
Our volunteer-based agency provides traditional care for Jewish deceased in preparation for burial. We are on -call 24/7 to provide information and support when a death occurs.
We operate a chapel for funeral services, maintain a database of deceased on our website, and serve as a resource for the general and Jewish communities.
The essence of our sacred work is protecting the dignity of our community deceased.
In addition, we house an extensive library, develop and deliver educational sessions, and serve as the community Geniza.
Congregation Etz Chayim is a modern conservative synagogue with rich traditions and inclusive prayer services.
We are a beautiful community committed to finding meaning in life through Jewish experiences, exploration of Torah, prayer, and our culture. Our rich traditions are the central pillars enabling all of us to encounter moments of transcendence within the Etz Chayim Mishpacha/family.
As proud members of USCJ (The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, we are committed to offering a rich and diverse array of services, events, and programs to our members, guests, and the Jewish Community at large. Everyone who shares in our deep Jewish values is welcome to join our inclusive, warm, and friendly Kehilla (community).
Congregation Shaarey Zedek (CSZ) is a centre for Conservative Judaism that welcomes the community to experience spiritual growth, continuing education, and the enrichment of lifecycle events. Given that a synagogue is a place that builds community, CSZ provides space for a variety of demographic groups - longtime Winnipeggers, newcomers, adults, families, young adults, interfaith and multifaith families, persons living with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ persons and allies, teens, volunteers - all are welcome to gather and experience lifecycle events, intergenerational celebrations, culture, music, community, and heritage.
As Western Canada’s only Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 Jewish day school, Gray Academy of Jewish Education provides unparalleled opportunities for students at every stage of development to learn, grow and excel academically, socially, emotionally and Jewishly in a warm, welcoming community environment.
As a provincially funded independent school, Gray Academy delivers Manitoba’s Kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum, integrated with rich Jewish learning and experiences that foster Jewish identity, deep connections to Israel and a lifelong love of learning.
Gray Academy is a member of the Manitoba Federation of Independent Schools and Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools. Gray Academy was the first Jewish day school in Canada to earn accreditation from Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) and remains one of only three CAIS-accredited schools in Manitoba. Governed by the Winnipeg Board of Jewish Education, Gray Academy is committed to sustainability, innovation, and the long-term legacy of Jewish education in Winnipeg.
Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre at Syd Glow Place promotes the physical, mental, social and spiritual well being of older adults thereby promoting independent living and participation in community life. We are a non-profit seniors’ centre providing a social meeting place and quality programs to our members and the community at large.
The Hebrew Congregation of Winnipeg Beach has been holding Shabbat services each summer since it was organized by a group of cottage owners in 1950. Serving primarily the cottage communities of Winnipeg Beach, Sandy Hook and Gimli, Manitoba, Shabbat morning services are led by congregants from July 1 through the Labour Day weekend. The services are conducted in an egalitarian fashion and visitors and friends are always welcome. The synagogue is also used intermittently during the summer for special occasions like bar mitzvahs and baby-namings. Since 1998 the synagogue has been located on the grounds of Camp Massad.
JCFS was founded in 1952 as the multi-service social service agency that serves primarily the Jewish community of Winnipeg. However, our Counselling Services and many educational programs are open to the broader public. JCFS provides services to seniors including Holocaust survivors, newcomers, mental health and addictions supports, youth mental health, child welfare services, counselling, chaplaincy care, and food security, employment & financial empowerment services.
Each year JCFS serves 2,000 households and impacts over 5,000 people.
Kadima Dance Company is Winnipeg’s newest Israeli dance group. Founded in 2019 by Hadera Short, Kadima’s goal is to represent Israel and the Jewish culture through music and dance.
Limmud Winnipeg is a volunteer run organization that celebrates Jewish thought, culture, learning, teaching and fun! Dedicated to the Jewish experience and exploration in all its variety, Limmud is committed to harnessing the energy of people from right across the Jewish community.
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada, Winnipeg Section is a voluntary organization which, in the spirit of Judaism is dedicated to furthering human welfare in the Jewish and general communities. Through an integrated program of education, service and social action, the organization helps to fulfill unmet needs and to serve the individual and the community.
The Rady JCC aspires to be a vibrant and welcoming community where Jewish culture and values flourish, where families and friendships are strengthened, where healthy and active lifestyles are encouraged, and where we contribute to the well-being of the entire community by ensuring our programs and services are available to all.
The story of Chai is one of legacy, connection, and continuity—born right here in Winnipeg.
Inspired by a professional Israeli dance troupe in the 1960s, Sarah Sommer (z”l) began studying Israeli dance and founded Chai in 1964 with eight young girls practicing in her basement. As the group evolved, it added male dancers, singers, and musicians—setting it apart across North America and the world.
Over the last six decades, the Sarah Sommer Chai Folk Ensemble has grown in size and artistry, offering hundreds of youth meaningful ways to volunteer, connect with their heritage, develop as performers, and build lasting friendships. In addition to its annual concert and appearances at Folklorama’s Israel Pavilion, Chai has performed across North America, Cuba, Israel, and Europe—proudly sharing Jewish and Israeli culture with the world.
Shalom Residences is a Winnipeg-based nonprofit that provides safe, supportive housing for adults with intellectual disabilities in a Jewish environment. Guided by Jewish values and a commitment to person-centered support, we empower each individual to live a life of dignity, choice, and connection. Our caring team works closely with residents to support their unique goals, interests, and cultural identities—helping them build meaningful lives in community.
Temple Shalom is Winnipeg's only Reform Jewish synagogue. We offer Shabbat and holy day services led by our Rabbi and exceptional cantorial soloists. Our programs include learning opportunities for adult sand children, Introduction to Judaism classes and programs focused on social justice and tikkun olam, and life cycle events including funerals, B'mitzvahs and weddings.
The Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada is the only local organization that documents, preserves and shares information on the culture and history of our community through our ever-growing archive and database as well as our programming.
We are the principle purveyors of education on the Holocaust and Antisemitism, reaching thousands of students and educators each year.
Above all else, The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is—a home. It’s a sparkling, 200-room facility in south Winnipeg where people who can no longer live independently come to live their remaining years in dignity and with professional care, in a robust and friendly social environment steeped in Yiddishkeit. The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is a not-for-profit, government-funded facility that honours Jewish values and traditions while welcoming seniors of all backgrounds.
"The Jewish Experience. The Human Experience. On Stage."
Established in 1987, Winnipeg Jewish Theatre is entering its 38th season as a vital cultural institution in Manitoba's arts scene. As one of only two professional Jewish theatre companies in the country, we are committed to creating high-calibre theatrical productions while serving, celebrating, and educating about Canada’s Jewish community through the arts. WJT has established itself as an incubator for new Canadian plays exploring Jewish themes and experiences. Over the past four decades, we have helped develop more than 30 new Jewish-Canadian plays, earning a strong reputation as a hub with the capacity to commission, develop, and premiere new works by Jewish Canadian playwrights.
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Let’s give together. Let’s give Jewish. Let’s give chai.