A NOTE TO OUR DONORS!
Calgary Jewish Federation (CJF) is at the heart of our community, supporting programs and initiatives that span every age, stage, and need. From nurturing young families and empowering students, to honoring our Holocaust survivors, combating antisemitism, ensuring security, and strengthening our ties to Israel, CJF touches every corner of Jewish life. And your donation helps make this possible.
This guide offers just a glimpse into how your generosity helps build a vibrant, inclusive, and secure Jewish community. The true cost of sustaining our programs and services is far greater, but every single gift plays a crucial role. We are deeply grateful for your support. Every dollar matters. Together We Can combine our efforts to ensure the continuity of Jewish life in Calgary, for today, for tomorrow, and for generations to come.
PICK YOUR IMPACT!
Find the programs/amounts that speak to you most. Every gift adds up to create a stronger, more vibrant Jewish community — your impact matters!
Sends PJ Library books to a child every month for one year, building Jewish identity through stories.
Welcomes a new baby with a Shalom Baby gift bag, connecting young families to community.
Provides a Chanukah Kit for a classroom, helping young children celebrate Jewish holidays in a hands-on way.
Funds a joyful Tot Shabbat program filled with songs, stories, and fun.
Sponsors a family engagement event or community holiday celebration.
J EWISH EDUCATION AND YOUTH
315 HELP THE BEE FIND THE HIVE!
Sends a child to Camp JCC for one week of Jewish fun, friendship, and learning.
$600
Covers one student for one month of tuition at a local Jewish day school, making education more accessible.
$1,700
Funds one camper for a week at Camp BB Riback, giving a child an immersive Jewish summer experience.
$180
Provides a month of enriching programming through Kesher for adults with disabilities.
$1,000
Brings a powerful voice to our community during Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month.
$360
$36
Offers transportation so Kesher participants can attend events safely and reliably.
$54
Supplies sensory-friendly materials to make programs accessible to all.
Provides funding for professional development that equips teachers with tools to create more inclusive Jewish learning environments.
$20
Covers the cost for a senior to enjoy a monthly social luncheon at the Paperny Family JCC.
$25 $4,500
Supports a full week of social services at JFSC for individuals and families in need.
Provides transportation for a senior to attend a field trip or community outing.
How many can you find on the next 6 pages? READY, SET… TZEDAKAH HUNT!
HOLOCAUST EDUCATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS
450 $1,000
Sends a bus of students to attend our annual Holocaust Education Symposium and learn from survivors.
Supports Kristallnacht commemorations and Holocaust education programs.
Ensures our community never forgets through meaningful remembrance ceremonies. 2,000
Provides a trained security guard for a community event to keep everyone safe.
Helps us ensure Jewish day schools remain secure and welcoming places for learning.
COMBATING ANTISEMITISM AND ADVOCACY
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Trains a student advocate to stand up against antisemitism and hate.
Funds a community-wide antisemitism awareness campaign, engaging schools and the public. $300 $300
1,000
Supports one day of social services in our partnership region in northern Israel.
COLOUR IT YOUR WAY!
Helps with rebuilding efforts and trauma support post-October 7.
1,139 $118 $180 $18
Keeps the doors open at the JCC for one day, supporting a vibrant hub of Jewish life. Funds a community-wide holiday celebration such as Purim or Chanukah.
Maintains the beloved Book Nook, giving kids a cozy place to read and learn.
Helps maintain the Student Lounge—a welcoming space for teens and young adults.
CAN YOU FIND THE WORDS?
Sponsor a Smile
Help bring a smile someone in our community.
Any Amount
Jewish Joy Give the gift of Jewish
Every dollar makes a difference. Support the programs closest to your heart. $18 $ 613 $ ?
Gift of Strength
Make a meaningful gift to strengthen Jewish life in Calgary.
Mitzvah Gift Honour all 613 commandments with a powerful act of giving.
WHAT YOU SUPPORT
Integrated Bursary Program (IBP)
Living Bridges – Gesher Chai
PJ Library
Partnership2Gether
Welcoming Newcomers – Shalom YYC
Taglit-Birthright Israel
Kesher
Jews in Need Around the World
Inclusion
Mikvah
Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA)
Jewish Federations of Canada-United Israel Appeal (JFC-UIA)
Leading Community Collaborations
March of the Living
Jewish Day School Education
Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI)
Security and Emergency Response Training
Shalom Baby
Seniors Programs Kashrut
Arts and Culture
Yom HaAtzmaut Celebration
Basic Needs
Outreach and Engagement
Jewish Adult Calgary (JAC)
Teen and Young Adult Programs
Shalom Bayit
Supporting the Vulnerable
Emergency Response
Hillel
Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Yom HaZikaron Commemoration
Jewish Summer Camps
Community Relations
Paperny Family JCC Community Living Room
Holocaust and Human Rights Education
Social Services in Israel
Campus Programs
Gifted and Identified Needs Programs
American Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)