He will forever be missed and will always be remembered with love. The program concentrates on safeguarding our beloved jewish community by creating endowment. Jewish foundation of manitoba endowment book of life. Tapper was lauded last year by the jewish foundation of manitoba for becoming the youngest participant in its endowment book of life. Atlanta jewish foundation jewish federation of greater. Archival endowment fund jewish heritage centre of western.
Satisfaction of knowing your fees contribute to the mission of strengthening our jewish community. Known as an innovator and champion of endowment funding, cowan has shown her. Just as the jewish foundation of winnipeg supports so many worthwhile causes both within the jewish community and across the entire province. Susan speaks proudly of the tradition that her family has established. Nov 27, 2019 thanks to the womens endowment fund of the jewish foundation of manitoba for the grant to purchase new kitchen furniture for the suites used by the women and children residing in our program. Most recently they became participants of the jewish foundations endowment book of life. Welcome to jewish endowment foundation of western massachusetts for 40 years we have been working with donors to create plans that will meet their charitable giving wishes and provide for the future of the jewish community. Jewish foundation of manitoba, 123 doncaster c400 st.
The jewish foundation of greater toronto is a community foundation that makes charitable giving easy and rewarding so that individuals and families can fulfill their personal philanthropic goals and translate their charitable vision into viable solutions to some of the communitys most pressing needs. Expertise on the needs of the atlanta jewish community. Endowment book of life jewish community foundation of. The endowment book of life scroll to see entries below provides a way for local jewish people to share their values, visions, histories, and hopes with future generations by entering a page in this archival record of individuals who have created, or plan to create, a permanent charitable endowment at the jewish community foundation. Most recently they became participants of the jewish foundation s endowment book of life. Federation expenses are deducted from the total campaign. Graveside services were held at the shaarey zedek cemetery on august 15, 2006.
Susans father has had a long history with the jewish foundation of manitoba and her paternal grandfather joseph was one of the original founders of the foundation. To learn more about different ways to leave a charitable legacy through the jewish foundation click here to add your story, please contact us at 416. The foundation maintains effective stewardship over. A 456page book documenting the history of jewish people of manitoba beginning in the 1800s. New members of the jewish foundation of manitobas endowment book of life will take part in an official signing on june 14. Jewish foundation of greater toronto philanthropy for a strong jewish future. Bryan and susan sign their endowment book of life story. The book of life program symbolizes the true concept of ldor vdor, passing on traditions from one generation to the next. In signing the book of life, tapper noted that my generation needs to grab hold of jewish life in our community and help build a meaningful future steeped in yiddishkeit. The book of life is an ongoing program that recognizes donors who leave a charitable legacy through the jewish foundation of greater toronto. Jewish foundation of manitoba categorizes its distributions into six areas.
Jewish foundation of manitobas endowment book of life. The jewish foundation of manitoba jewish federation of. Thanks to the womens endowment fund of the jewish foundation of manitoba for the grant to purchase new kitchen furniture for the suites used by the women and children residing in our program. The endowment book of life jewish foundation of manitoba. With a keen interest in planning, organizational health and fund development, she currently. Israelbased organizations grants, jewish community grants, womens endowment fund grants, general community grants. Womens endowment fund jewish foundation of manitoba yumpu.
We believe that the endowment book of life, and by extension the jewish foundation of manitoba, provides the best vehicle for giving back. Income from the jewish federation of winnipegs endowment fund leave more than memories at the jewish foundation of manitoba is added to the total available. Twelve new signers signed the jewish foundation of manitobas 2016 endowment book of life ebol at the lovely ebol donor recognition. Marsha cowan chief executive officer jewish foundation. Marsha cowan afp manitoba chapter afp ihq community. The total campaign includes funds that are designated to specific projects and are not available for allocation. These gifts help ensure the future of our jewish community locally, nationally, in israel and. Nonprofit interview david cohen jewish foundation of manitoba. Donations can be made in various ways including cash, bequests, gifts of property publicly traded shares, land and life insurance policies. During her lifetime she was active in many organizations in winnipeg, including shaarey zedek synagogue, national council of jewish women, hadassah wizo organization and she subscribed to the endowment book of life at the jewish foundation of manitoba in 2006. Through the create a jewish legacy program you can make an impact on the future of our jewish community with your legacy gift. By dan horowitzthe jewish foundation of greater toronto, uja federations planned gift and endowment arm, recently celebrated its 12th annual book of life event honouring 19 new stories to a wrapt audience at beth emeth synagogue. Atlanta jewish foundation jewish federation of greater atlanta. The gwen secter creative living centres endowment fund is our savings account and by making a bequest in your will to the gwen secter or by becoming a signer in the jewish foundation of manitobas endowment book of life program, you will ensure that the gwen.
Jewish foundation winds up 50th anniversary year with a. The endowment book of life ebol program is a planned giving program that offers participants an opportunity to leave both a financial legacy and a historical legacy to the community. Jewish federation of western massachusetts serving. Financial statement 2008 by mark gershkovich issuu.
And, at 34, he was the youngest signer of the jewish foundation of manitobas endowment book of life. Exceptional donor recognition results in waiting list for endowment book of life planned giving program. In lieu of flowers, donations in honour of lou can be made to the the louis and marcia cogan family trust fund through the jewish foundation of manitoba 2044777520. He met and surpassed the critera for the harry silverberg award. Womens endowment fund jewish foundation of manitoba. Cochair sharon goszertritt yael shrom joshua winestock endowment book of life committee. The gwen secter creative living centres endowment fund is our savings account and by making a bequest in your will to the gwen secter or by becoming a signer in the jewish foundation of manitobas endowment book of life program, you will ensure that the gwen secter stays vibrant and healthy for future generations. When executive director david cohen implemented the endowment book of life planned giving program at the jewish foundation of manitoba jfm in 1997, with the help of planned legacy inc. Oct 27, 2016 twelve new signers signed the jewish foundation of manitobas 2016 endowment book of life ebol at the lovely ebol donor recognition event held at shaarey zedek synagogue on sept 20th. The jewish foundation of manitoba jewish federation of winnipeg. The jewish foundation of manitoba is a growing and innovative local organization with deep roots in. A donor makes a promise to leave a bequest to the jewish foundation of manitoba and their family story is inscribed in the endowment book of life.
The 2020 jewish foundation of manitoba luncheon in support of the womens endowment fund originally scheduled for thursday, may 7 has been cancelled. One of the featured performers was norman mittelman. Cochair sharon goszertritt yael shrom joshua winestock endowment book of life committee richard rothberg chair charles rubin vicechair morley. Marsha cowan jewish foundation of manitoba linkedin. The foundation states that its distributions support education, arts and culture, health and social services, jewish life, recreation, or religion. May 22, 2009 the jewish foundation of manitoba usa, inc. About the jewish foundation of manitoba the jewish foundation of manitoba jfm was first envisioned by joseph halprin, abe werier and sam werier, as an institution that would ensure the future of winnipegs jewish community and support its causes. Voices of winnipeg holocaust survivors available at mcnally robinson booksellers and canadian museum for human rights boutique. Since 1964, the jewish foundation of manitoba has helped address needs in the jewish community. Jewish foundation of manitoba s endowment book of life signers event. He and faye visited israel four times and established the faye and sam pesochin grove in the canada forest.
The initiative is a partnership between the jewish endowment foundation of louisiana and area jewish agencies and synagogues. Jewish foundation of manitobas endowment book of life signers event. Planned, organized and managed annual events including annual luncheon, womens endowment fund luncheon and endowment book of life evening in addition to the. May 2017 about the jewish foundation of manitoba the jewish foundation of manitoba, in keeping with its jewish heritage and values, has been facilitating the establishment and. At the jewish foundation of manitoba, marj helped create and manage a successful planned giving program called the endowment book of life, and other fund development initiatives including the womens endowment fund and a barbat mitzvah program. Publications list jewish heritage centre of western canada. The foundation will be the saviour of this community, providing selfsufficiency and sustainability that will truly serve as a foundation for the future. The celebration takes place on sunday, june 14, at 6.
Through grants, education awards, and donor distributions, the jfm changes lives. Endowment book of life reports jewish foundation of manitoba. Endowment book of life jewish foundation of manitoba. In addition mayer is thankful for the relationship he had and the advice he received from his uncle max. Twelve new signers signed the jewish foundation of manitobas 2016 endowment book of life ebol at the lovely ebol donor recognition event held at shaarey zedek synagogue on sept 20th. Jewish endowment foundation of louisiana create a jewish.
By supporting projects that help women in manitoba, the womens endowment fund creates opportunities across our province. By george williams, communications specialist planned legacy inc when executive director david cohen implemented the endowment book of life planned giving program at the jewish foundation of manitoba jfm in 1997, with the help of planned legacy inc. We are very grateful for the support and our families are very happy with the new furniture. To find out more information about getting your story into the book of life, contact the jfm at 204. With an eye on the future, the jewish endowment foundation of louisiana and its partners started create a jewish legacy in 2009.
You can also visit our office on the 4th floor of the asper jewish community campus. The book of life celebrates addition of 19 new personal. The program starts indoors with a ceremony to welcome new signers of the jfms endowment book of life and then moves on to the stunning jewish foundation of manitoba garden. I regularly attended fund raising trade shows looking for new.
Jewish foundation of manitoba charity intelligence canada. Individuals or families sign the book of life when they promise a legacy gift or establish an endowment of any amount for one or more jewish organizations or synagogues. Endowment fund at the jewish foundation of manitoba. Sep 19, 20 the jewish foundation of manitoba endowment book of life event on tuesday september th, 20. The jewish foundation of manitoba helps donors make a difference in the jewish community and the community at large. About the book of life jewish foundation of greater toronto. The endowment book of life ebol program is a planned giving program that offers participants an opportunity to leave both a financial legacy and a historical. Proficiency in presale gifts of real estate, business interests and other complex assests. The jewish foundation of manitoba was formed in 1964 with a mandate that encourages and facilitates the creation and growth of endowment funds to enable the jewish community to realize its potential. After graduating public school and four years in the air force, stationed on the west coast, mayer returned to winnipeg, completed his studies at the university of manitoba, graduated with a degree in agricultural economics with the idea of living his life in the big city. Jewish federation of western massachusetts serving hampden.
May 11, 2016 by supporting projects that help women in manitoba, the womens endowment fund creates opportunities across our province. Katarina kliman stockholm, sweden winnipeg, manitoba. The book of life celebrates addition of 19 new personal tales. Tapper was lauded last year by the jewish foundation of manitoba for becoming the youngest participant in its endowment book of life, essentially a commitment to leave a. How did you come to implement the endowment book of life.
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