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Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) recently announced that Dollard des Ormeaux’s Alanna Elias, formerly the Montreal Centre Coordinator, has been promoted to Director of Development, Eastern Canada.

Robert (Bobby) Kleinman, who for more than 25 years has been a key architect of its success. “Quiet and unassuming, but smart and community-minded Bobby personifies the values and approach of the JCF,” explains Kathy Assayag, Executive Director. “Without fanfare but often with a touch of humor, he simply gets the job done. Thanks in large measure to his vision and hard work, the JCF makes a significant difference in the lives of Montrealers. He is largely responsible for our gro...

A group of former Canadian Jewish Congress senior leaders from coast to coast, as well as some new young leadership, have come together to establish the Canadian Jewish Community Forum

The new group is a federally incorporated all-volunteer organization. The groups founders say the new organization will "provide a forum to educate, discuss and debate issues of interest and concern, both regional and national, that impact Canada, the Canadian Jewish community and the welfare of the people of Israel." The process to launch the group began in January, with virtual meetings. "The group hopes to engage the former leadership of CJC and new young leaders to honour, learn and draw fr...