As a long-time community volunteer, including serving as the chair of the Jewish Foundation’s Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) from 2023-2025, giving back to the community has always been important to Saul Plener and his wife Sandra. In late 2025, Saul and Sandra noticed that their do…
In our first letter as chairs of the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto—written nearly two years ago—we expressed our confidence that the Foundation could have an even greater impact on our community and the Jewish world. As our term draws to its conclusion, we are remarkably proud of …
One of the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto’s key priorities is engaging the next generation in their families’ intentional philanthropy, ensuring that fundholder legacies continue to champion the causes and values that matter most. The Foundation’s expert philanthropic advisors he…
By partnering with the Jewish Foundation, you gain access to community expertise and resources, including data and research insights from UJA’s planning and resource department. These insights help you understand the community’s greatest needs and ensure that your charitable giving has a…
On behalf of the Jewish Foundation, we wish you and your families a chag sameach and a Happy New Year. The High Holidays are an opportunity for us to reflect on the year that has passed and to look ahead to what we hope the new year may bring.