Foundation at 40
JCF Persons of the Year
  • "Who is honoured? They who honour mankind"

    They are leaders, innovators, philanthropists; and no matter how they show it, they have enhanced the Montreal Jewish community with their passion and acts of Tzedakah. Since 1997, the Foundation has honoured an individual every year at the Annual Meeting - a fitting tribute to an extraordinary individual.
  • It started with a Mission to Montreal. Accompanied by Foundation executive director Bobby Kleinman, Alex Dworkin visited Jewish agencies such as Le Mercaz, the JVS Vocational Workshop and the Golden Age (more)
    Alexander Dworkin z"l
  • Irving Levitt saw his scholarship foundation as an investment in dynamic people in excellent academic standing who lack the financial resources to continue their education at the university level.  (more)
    Irving Levitt z"l
  • It's easy to see what Marjory Bronfman and her late husband Gerald have contributed to the Montreal Jewish community and beyond. (more)
    Marjorie Bronfman
  • The JCF’s 2nd president, Milly Lande succeeded the late Arthur Pascal,founding director, who introduced her to the fledgling venture.  (more)
    Mildred Lande
  • Bois Levine devoted his entire adult life to community work. He was President of Allied Jewish Community Services (FEDERATION CJA) and CJA Chair, for which he received the President of Israel Award (more)
    Boris G. Levine CM, FCA
  • When it comes to giving, Michael (Micky) Rosenthal has travelled down several roads. And with each avenue he has demonstrated the essence of what matters to him. (more)
    Micky Rosenthal
  • Harvey Wolfe's Jewish community is the Jewish world - wherever Jews live – be it Montreal, Canada or Israel.  (more)
    Harvey Wolfe
  • Marvin Corber's community career began as a teenager in B’nai Brith. He went on to become president of his lodge and the youngest chair ever of the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital.  (more)
    Marvin Corber CM, FCA
  • Aaron Fish, who grew up on the corner of St-Urbain and Pine, has always felt that Tzedakah is something everyone must do, regardless of their background and means. (more)
    Aaron Fish
  • Many people strive to “make a difference.” Victor and Sheila Goldbloom have done it many times over – each in their own unique way.  (more)
    Victor & Sheila Goldbloom
  • From president of the Menorah Club in High School to founding chairman of Mazon Canada, Quebec Region, Dodo's leadership roles and accomplishments have included many firsts. (more)
    Dodo Heppner
  • For over sixty years the name Paperman has been synonymous with community service, compassion and selfless dedication to generations of our city's Jewish families. And that is the essence of Herbert Paperman. (more)
    Herbert Paperman
  • Manny Batshaw has dedicated more than 70 years of his life to our youth and serving our Jewish community. (more)
    Manny Batshaw
  • Alvin Segal has touched the lives of countless Jewish teachers and students; lovers of Yiddish; actors, producers and theatre-goers;  (more)
    Alvin Segal
  • David Azrieli's leadership in business is mirrored by his visionary philanthropic activities which have touched the lives of our people in Canada, Israel and around the world. (more)
    David Azrieli
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