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.
Outgoing Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre artistic director to be honoured at JNF gala
After 31 years at the helm of the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Steven Schipper is fast approaching his last curtain call. In six months, Canada’s longest-serving artistic director will be retiring.
Special honourees, surprise guest at upcoming Negev Dinner in Toronto
Julia and Henry Koschitzky will be honoured at this year’s Jewish National Fund Toronto Negev Dinner on Nov. 18, which also marks the event’s 70th anniversary.
Delays hamper opening of Stephen Harper bird sanctuary in Israel
Six years after JNF raised $5 million for the project, the work site appears nearly abandoned and with few workers.
JNF reaches compromise with the Israeli government
KKL-JNF will pay the state NIS1.8 billion for infrastructure projects over the next three years, allowing the organization to keep its tax-exempt status.
Montreal entrepreneurs to compete in a Dragon’s Den-style competition
Up-and-coming local entrepreneurs will dare to enter “the lion’s den,” at the first ever Tech Shuk, presented by JNF Future Montreal on Nov. 28.
JNF Canada names Lance Davis as new CEO
Lance Davis said in his new role he hopes to “enhance” JNF Canada’s message so that its supporters understand it’s about so much more than planting trees.
Josh Cooper leaves JNF for Baycrest
New Baycrest Foundation CEO Josh Cooper welcomes new challenge, says Baycrest is far more than just an old-age home.
