How community and faith are helping heal comatose Canadian IDF soldier Ben Brown—and his family
Ben’s brother, Zach, describes the outpouring of support the Browns have been receiving.
Students assemble kits for parents of hospitalized kids
In 2016, Diandra Budd created TakeCare, which donates kits to caregivers of hospitalized children. Now, Robbins Hebrew Academy is lending a helping hand.
Youngster raises over $100,000 for SickKids
When he was six, Zac Winkler started selling cotton candy to raise money for SickKids. Now about to graduate high school, his annual event has seen great success.
Bram Freedman to head Jewish General Hospital Foundation
Bram Freedman, who’s currently a vice-president of Concordia University, will succeed Myer Bick as president and CEO of the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) Foundation, following Bick’s retirement on Aug. 6, the foundation announced on May 8.
Quebec health minister announces $200M renovation of JGH
The Jewish General Hospital in Montreal will receive $200 million from the Quebec government for major renovation, Health Minister Gaétan Barrette confirmed during a visit to the institution on April 30.
Coffee shop at Montreal’s Jewish General Hospital loses its MK heksher
A disagreement over how many hours a mashgiach should be on duty has led to the Jewish Community Council of Montreal withdrawing its kashrut certification for the Atrium Coffee Shop at the Jewish General Hospital.
Quebec health minister inaugurates new super clinic at JGH
The Jewish General Hospital’s Herzl Family Practice Centre is the newest super clinic in the Montreal area.
Man charged in Montreal hospital billing scam gets stiff sentence
A contractor who pled guilty to a false-billing scheme in connection with work done at the Jewish General Hospital has received a jail term and a fine.
Multi-generational gift will support kids’ brain health
Toronto’s Kimel family is esteemed for their philanthropic leadership and contributions within the Jewish community. They recently announced a multi-generational gift of $4 million to the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), in support of the Centre for Brain & Mental Health.
Old treasures bring new money for Jewish General Hospital patients
A fundraising antique store at a Montreal hospital was so successful, they opened a second storefront.