Jewish National Fund is taking the federal government to court after its charitable status is revoked
JNF insists it can still accept donations and issue tax receipts during the legal fight.
Climate change prizes have recognized the innovation of a group of Quebec researchers—with the support of Jewish National Fund
Five projects based in Quebec were awarded a total of $300,000 in the inaugural edition of JNF’s Climate Solutions Prizes, described as the largest incentive program of its kind in the province for non-profits and start-ups. The goal is to spur new ways of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, and developing carbon capture […]
These two Montrealers are spearheading a million-dollar contest for the best Israeli solution to the climate crisis
Two Montreal businessmen have a vision that Israel can become a global leader in the fight against climate change. Friends Jeff Hart and Jonathan Goodman are the initiators of an annual US$1-million prize to be awarded to a not-for-profit Israeli researcher or organization with the most promising idea for reversing what the two men believe […]
Q & A with Yoav Limor: Healthy economies essential for peace
Steve Arnold speaks with Yoav Limor, veteran defence correspondent for the newspaper Israel Hayom and host of a news show on Channel 1.
Karen Aflalo nouvelle présidente de JNF Montréal
Karen Aflalo est la nouvelle présidente de la section montréalaise du Fonds national juif (JNF).
JNF’s TechShuk showcases local startup ingenuity
The entrepreneurs behind five promising Montreal-based startups will make their pitches before a panel of prominent local business people, in a competition modelled after CBC’s long-running Dragons’ Den reality show that’s being organized by JNF Future.
Sderot is thriving, says mayor, while visiting Montreal
Alon Davidi, the mayor of Sderot who was in Montreal recently, proclaimed that the northern Negev town is now one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Israel.
More politicians pledge support for anti-JNF petition
Two Ontario New Democratic MPPs – one of whom is Jewish – and an MP have added their support for a federal petition that calls on Ottawa to investigate the Jewish National Fund.
NDP MP sponsors anti-JNF petition
A member of Parliament has agreed to sponsor an e-petition that calls on the government to revoke the charitable status of the Jewish National Fund of Canada.
JNF pushes back against allegations it violated Canadian tax law
The Jewish National Fund of Canada is defending itself against a highly critical article about its fundraising that was published by the CBC earlier this month.
