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Dov and Arlein Chetner would like to convey sincere thanks to everyone who submitted an essay for the Dov and Arlein Chetner Chai Essay Contest in 2011.


Perpetuating The Quality of Jewish Life

Ensuring the quality of Jewish life in Calgary well into the future is the goal of the Jewish Community Foundation of Calgary

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Dov and Arlein Chetner would like to convey sincere thanks to everyone who submitted an essay for the Dov and Arlein Chetner Chai Essay Contest in 2011.
The topic was:
"Recent statistics indicate a change in feelings for Israel in the under 35s." How will this affect Israel? What might this mean to the Jewish Diaspora?

The Winners are:
First Prize - $2,700 Alexandra Frolkis
Second Prize - $1,800 Jesse Friedland
Third Prize - $900 Yaelle Frohlich

To view past essays including competition results please Click Here.


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Charitable Life Insurance
The program is different from other insurance contracts in that it has been designed to meet the unique needs of not-for-profit organizations like ours interested in leveraging the benefits of life insurance as a gifting tool. Learn more


Our Endowment Funds
People like you have directed the income from their funds at the JCFC to some powerfully valuable community uses. In 2006 the Jewish Community Foundation of Calgary granted $113,064.
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A unique and special way to honour or remember a special person or event - and to contribute to the Foundation's important work.
A tribute card can be purchased for any amount.
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