About CIJA
Our Mission…
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…is to protect Jewish life in Canada through advocacy.
About CIJA
The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) is the advocacy agent of Jewish Federations across Canada. CIJA is a national, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to protecting Jewish life in Canada through advocacy.
CIJA represents hundreds of thousands of Jewish Canadians affiliated with Jewish Federations across Canada.
Priorities
- Combating antisemitism
- Promoting community security
- Educating Canadians about the important role Israel plays in Jewish life
Our Board of Directors
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Joel Reitman, Co-Chair, ON
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Michael Eliesen, QC
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Jeffrey Miller, ON
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Jeffrey Rosenthal, Co-Chair, ON
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Heather Fenyes, SK
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Hon. Marie Poulin, ON
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David J. Cape, Imm. Past Chair, QC
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Maxyne Finkelstein, QC
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Rabbi Reuben Poupko, QC
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Toby Abramsky, ON
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General Ed Fitch, BC
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Yael Ricquebourg, QC
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Hon. John Baird, ON
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Brenda Gewurz, QC
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Steven Shafir, AB
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Barbara Bank, ON
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Jonathan Goldbloom, QC
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Alan Shuster, BC
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Rafi Brass, ON
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Marilyn Kaufman, NB
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Jeff Smith, AB
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Hon. Darrell Dexter, NS
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Steve Kroft, MB
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Robin Turack, ON
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Geoffrey Druker, BC
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Joel Lazer, MB
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Henry Wolfond, ON
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Rick Ekstein, ON
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Hartley Lefton, ON
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Shimon Koffler Fogel is CIJA’s Chief Executive Officer.
Our Team
| Adam Levy | Public Relations and Communications Director, Jewish Federation of Winnipeg | (204) 477-7423 |
| Adir Krafman | Associate Director, Communications and Analytics | (416) 638-1991 x5143 |
| Catherine Morrow | Associate Director, Development | (416) 638-1991 x5619 |
| Cindy Osheroff | Associate Director, Services and Project Management (GTA) | (416) 638-1991 x5126 |
| Dan-Michael Abécassis | Associate Director, External Affairs (Quebec) | (514) 345-6411 x3630 |
| David Cooper | Vice President, Government Relations | (613) 234-8271 x244 |
| David Friedland | Associate Director, Government Relations | 613-222-9866 |
| David Ouellette | Director, Research and Public Affairs (Quebec) | (514) 345-6411 x3675 |
| David Weinberg | Director, Israel Office | 011 972 2 566 6220 |
| Elana Minz | Associate Director, Community Relations and Project Management | (514) 345-6411 x3674 |
| Eta Yudin | Vice President, Quebec | (514) 345-6411 x3169 |
| Etti Goldman | Manager, Partnerships | (604)-622-4240 |
| Gayle Nathanson | Associate Director, External Affairs | (416) 638-1991 x5622 |
| Gerry Almendrades | Security Advisor, NCSP | 613 234-8271 x228 |
| Jason Grossman | Senior Manager, Public Affairs | 416-638-1991 x5142 |
| Jessica Burke | Associate Director, Community Training and Campus Advocacy | (416) 638-1991 x5394 |
| Judy Zelikovitz | Vice President, University and Local Partner Services | (416) 638-1991 x5608 |
| Martin Sampson | Vice President, Communications and Marketing | (613) 234-8271 x223 |
| Naomi Rosenfeld | Executive Director, Atlantic Jewish Council | (902) 422-7491 x22 |
| Nico Slobinsky | Director, Pacific Region | (604) 622-4235 |
| Noah Shack | Vice President, Greater Toronto Area | (416) 638-1991 x5609 |
| Peter Subissati | Manager, Communications and Marketing (Quebec) | (514) 345 1567 x 3618 |
| Richard Marceau | Vice President, External Affairs and General Counsel | (613) 234-8271 x242 |
| Sara Saber-Freedman | Executive Vice President | (514) 343-8703 |
| Shimon Koffler Fogel | President and Chief Executive Officer | (613) 234-8271 x240 |
| Silvia Di Nardo | Executive Assistant to Shimon Fogel | (613) 234-8271 x239 |
| Simon Granat |
Senior Manager, Policy and Communications
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416 648 5448
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| Sophie Helpard | Director, Government and University Relations (Ontario) | (416) 638-1991 x5712 |
| Sumiko Yabushita | Administrative Assistant | (613) 234-8271 x241 |
| Susan Marcus | Senior Accounts Payable Technician | (613) 234-8271 x232 |
| Terri Boidman | Director, Digital Engagements | (416) 452-7778 |
| Zach Ellison | Creative Strategist | (416) 631-5718 x5718 |