Chabad of Niagara

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NIAGARA 20/20

OUR MISSION TO SPARK THE JEWISH SOUL AND A SENSE OF JEWISH PRIDE FOR EVERY INDIVIDUAL WHO WE ENCOUNTER – BOTH RESIDENTS AND VISITORS – REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND OR AFFILIATION TO SERVE AS A HUB FOR JEWISH LIFE FOR JEWS OF ALL AGES, A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE ARE EXCITED TO CONNECT TO THEIR HERITAGE IN A FUN AND MEANINGFUL WAY TO PROVIDE A HOME AWAY FROM HOME THAT PROVIDES ALL THE NECESSARY COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE NIAGARA COMMUNITY AND OUR TOURIST GUESTS

Dear Friends, When we established Chabad of Niagara in 2005, we began with a simple and refreshing premise, one that continues to serve as our core value today: Be open to every single Jew, and serve their material, spiritual, and social needs. To this day we remain committed to the ideal to serve the Niagara Jewish community and its thousands of visitors, to connect each individual, regardless of commitment and background.

For the last ten years, that’s exactly what we’ve worked to create. Through the programs of Chabad at Niagara, we have strived to connect the hearts and minds of neighborhood residents and visitors with a Jewish life that is vibrant, engaging, and creative. We are proud of the community we have created together. We are also humbled by how deeply the community has embraced and supported us over the years.

One of the greatest challenges has always been lacking the necessary facilities to meet the diverse and evolving needs. Our community requires a space that can cater to the waves of tourists without disrupting local community programs and services; expansive and flexible facilities that can host a variety of programs and events simultaneously; an atmosphere that encourages casual participation and interaction; enough facilities to meet the diverse needs within our community.

Fortunately, we have such a property in a great location in central downtown Niagara Falls, which we are using as our current Jewish Welcome Centre. We recently acquired the neighboring property, enabling us expand and construct the perfect centre that will adequately serve both our community and our visitors.

The new Jewish Welcome Centre is designed to be an iconic landmark our community can be proud of, while fitting seamlessly into Niagara Falls ­— modern aesthetics combined with high quality of life and an appreciation for art and culture. It will be a unique Jewish centre that fits the lifestyle and needs of our unique community and its visitors, a place we will all be proud to be part of.

We look forward to your participation on this historic journey, and look forward to greeting you in the new centre in 2020.

With Blessings, Rabbi Zalman and Perla Zaltzman Directors

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O U R S T O RY

Chabad of Niagara launched in 2005 with little idea of what to expect, but with big dreams of adding a unique spark of young energy to a proud and storied Jewish community, while also providing the material and spiritual needs of the tens of thousands of Jewish tourists that flowed through each year.

And that’s what Chabad of Niagara became: A place for Jews of all walks of life, from many places and different backgrounds. A place that constantly innovates new ways to serve the needs of its community. A place that embraces everyone. A place where everyone feels at home. Niagara Falls is one of the great wonders of the earth. We like to think that Chabad of Niagara is as well – a place that exemplifies the beauty and unity of the Jewish people.

2005 Chabad Niagara is established.

2008 Aleph Champ Hebrew School is launched.

2013 Opening of Jewish Discovery Centre in S Catherines.

Jewish Education School Bus initiated to make Jewish education accessible by providing busing to Hamilton Hebrew Academy.

2007 Jewish Welcome Centre opens in a downtown Niagara Falls storefront.

Torah4Teens is launched.

2011 Chabad at Brock University is launched.

2014 Jewish Welcome Centre moves into its own building in the Niagara Falls tourist district.

2017 Purchase of Jewish Welcome Centre adjacent property

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OUR VISION

A home away from home for every Jewish person. Always.

2,000 Local Jewish Residents

24/7/365 programs and services

50,000+ Annual Jewish Tourists 24/7 services during visit

Aleph Champ Hebrew School

Jewish Learning Institute

Daily Minyan

CTeens

Women’s Circle

Kosher Restaurants

Jewish Education Bus

Chabad at Brock U.

Shabbat Hospitality

Summer Camp

Community Programs

Accommodations

Holiday Events

The Family Shul

Kindness Services

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OUR PLANS

CURRENT

VS

PLANNED

TOTAL SIZE

4,500 FT2

23,000 FT2

EVENT CAPACITY

100

400

CLASSROOMS

1

3

SIMULTANEOUS EVENTS

7

3

GUEST SUITES

7

5

ACCESSIBILITY

7

3

LIBRARY

7

3

KITCHEN

7

3

MIKVAH

7

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The new Jewish Welcome Centre will:

26,000 24,000

• Provide more space and better facilities • Enable expanded and more diverse programs • Create programs for specific niche needs and allow for more demographically focused programming • Attract students and young professionals to social and networking events to help them be successful locally • Allow comfortable mingling of different populations – residents and visitors, observant and non-observant

10,000

10,600

2,000 600

RESIDENTS

TOURISTS

TOTAL REACH

Casual Participation Aside from increased program participation, people will stop by to: • Catch up on some work in the Lobby Lounge • Meet a friend at the Kosher Café while they wait to pick up their child • Spend some quiet study time in the Jewish Library • Bring their visiting friends/relatives for a break while sightseeing

The new Jewish Welcome Centre will strengthen people’s existing affiliations, and create new bonds in our community as we grow together. Part of the dream has always been to create a place, a community centre, where all the diverse programs, services, and activities of our growing community can come together – a home where people feel welcome, and where their various community needs can be met.

We are seeking visionaries to partner with us in making this dream a reality.

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CHABAD NIAGARA

JEWISH WELCOME CENTRE

NIAGARA 20/20

MEZZANINE

HIGHLIGHTS • CENTRAL LOCATION RIGHT ON THE MAIN HOTEL STRIP • 23,000 FT2 OF SPACE • MAIN SANCTUARY • BALLROOM/SOCIAL HALL • WEEKDAY CHAPEL • COMMERCIAL KITCHEN • MIKVAHS (WOMEN’S AND MEN’S) • CLASSROOMS • GUEST SUITES • PLAYGROUND • MUSEUM OF JEWISH HISTORY ATTRACTION

MAIN FLOOR

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LOWER LEVEL

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W O M E N ’ S M I K VA H The very idea to build a new Jewish Welcome Centre initially began as a project spearheaded by family and friends to construct the first mikvah (ritual bath) in Niagara Falls in loving memory of Moussia Zaltzman OBM. As a result, one of the highlights of the new centre will be a magnificent, state-of-the-art Mikvah that will serve the local community and visitors from around the world.

IN MEMORY OF

MOUSSIA ZALTZMAN OBM

In her six short years of life, Moussia Zaltzman OBM was a tremendous source of inspiration to all who knew her. It is hard to imagine how such a sweet child, bursting with life, joy, and youthful energy, could so suddenly be taken from this world. Our hearts are broken, yet we know her beautiful soul continues to shine brightly as she takes her lofty place in the heavens.

By building this special mikvah in her name, we honour her memory, elevate her soul, and forge an everlasting connection.

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PROJECT BUDGET INITIAL PROPERTY ADJACENT PROPERTY

1,000,000 200,000

PLANNING 120,000 NEW CONSTRUCTION

4,500,000

FURNISHINGS 700,000 LANDSCAPING 180,000 CONTINGENCY 300,000

TOTAL $7,200,000

FUNDING PLAN 52% ROOM DEDICATIONS

25% BUILDING DEDICATION

14% FINANCING 9% COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN

D E D I C AT I O N O P P O RT U N I T I E S Building Dedication Main Sanctuary

$1,000,000

Grand Ballroom

$1,800,000 Aron Kodesh

$250,000

$450,000

Museum

$250,000

Mikvah Women

$180,000

Aron Kodesh Daily Chapel

$54,000

Mikvah Men

$180,000

Rabbi’s Study

$54,000

Bima

$180,000

Main Mezuzah

$36,000

Main Lobby

$180,000

Hand Washing Station

$36,000

Ner Tamid

$108,000

Elevator

$36,000

Library

$108,000

Rooftop Terrace/Play Area

$36,000

Kitchen

$108,000

Playground

$36,000

Tree of Life

$72,000

Classroom (3)

each $26,000

Daily Chapel

$72,000

Guest Suite (5)

each $18,000

Administrative offices

$54,000

Mezuzah (30)

each $12,000

Tree of Life Gold Leaf $7,200

Silver Leaf $5,400

Bronze Leaf $3,600

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CHABAD NIAGARA

JEWISH WELCOME CENTRE Chabad of Niagara | 6417 Main Street, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 5Y3 Canada Rabbi Zalman Zaltzman, Director rabbi@JewishNiagara.com | Office: 905-356-7200 | Mobile: 905-650-3493 JewishNiagara.com