You Are Invited!

Lesley Corne Wolman grew up in Winnipeg where she began her performing career in local theatre, on television, and with the Chai Folk Ensemble. Now living in Los Angeles, she returns to Winnipeg for a special cabaret show entitled “Jewish Women in Song.” The evening will honour this year’s Endowment Book of Life signers. Read more...

Apply Now for a Women's Endowment Fund Grant

Women’s Endowment Fund grants are available for Manitoba organizations that work, in a wide variety of ways, to benefit Manitoba women. The deadline for applications is October 15, 2009. For detailed guidelines and an application, contact the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba office or download here.

Emergency Financial Assistance Sends Kids to Camp

The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba was able to provide an emergency grant of $1,442 for eight children to attend the day camp at the Rady Jewish Community Centre. 

“This gift allowed children, who would not otherwise have been able to, to attend our summer day camp." Read more...

A proud camper showing his artistic side during an art class

Sleeping No Longer A Dream!

The Women’s Endowment Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba provided a grant of $2,814 to Knowles Centre Inc. to replace the dilapidated furniture in the two girls' bedrooms. “We believe the children at Knowles Centre are worthy of a bedroom that contributes to their healing, and not an unwelcoming space,” says Michael Burdz, Chief Executive Officer at the Knowles Centre. Read more...

The new furniture purchased with the Women's Endowment Fund grant

Wanda Neill Tolboom Trophy Recognizes Students

The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba and Wulfert Tolboom presented the Wanda Neill Tolboom Trophy to Camila Aprosoff and Dafna Schultz at the Gray Academy of Jewish Education’s grade 6 farewell ceremony. “Wanda loved teaching and was very dedicated to her students,” says Mr. Tolboom. “Her passion for teaching rubbed off on her students as she was very much loved by them.” Read more...

Camila Aprosoff (L), recipient of the Wanda Neill Tolboom Trophy with Wulfert Tolboom

Save The Date - Annual Luncheon

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009

Guest Speaker: Dr. Arthur V. Mauro

L'Shana Tova!

The Board and Staff of the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba wish you and yours a happy and healthy New Year 5770. May the coming year be filled with peace, good health and happiness.