Fund Contributions to June 19, 2025

The Board of Directors of the Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation acknowledges with thanks contributions to the following funds as of Friday, June 6, 2025 – Thursday, June 19, 2025.

JOIN US IN BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING THESE LOCAL FUNDS

THE AGES GIRLS B'NAI MITZVAH FUND
Mazel Tov to:

Karen Palayew for her incredible job as Chair of the Board for the Jewish Federation of Ottawa by Leila and Stuart Ages
Linda Kerzner on receiving the Gilbert Greenberg Distinguished Leadership Award by Leila and 
Stuart Ages

ALYCE AND ALLAN BAKER FAMILY FUND
Mazel Tov to:

Joan and Russell Kronick on their milestone celebrations by Alyce and Allan Baker

Happy Father’s Day to:
Rick Baker by Alyce and Allan Baker

Refuah Shlema to:
Bill Star by Alyce and Allan Baker

ALANA BODNOFF PERELMUTTER FUND FOR PRION DISEASE RESEARCH
Mazel Tov to:

Lillian Zunder on the engagement of Dayna and Dan by Doreen Arnoni
Karen and Ian Zunder on the engagement of Dayna and Dan by Doreen Arnoni

GILBOA/MAOZ/STEINER ENDOWMENT FUND
In Memory of:

Sylvia Fogel by Tal Gilboa and Yaakov Steiner

SYD, ETHEL, LINDA AND STEVEN KERZNER AND FAMILY COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT
FUND
Mazel Tov to:

Linda Kerzner on receiving the Gilbert Greenberg Distinguished Leadership Award by Shelli and 
Steven Kimmel

ARTHUR AND SARAH KIMMEL MEMORIAL FUND
Birthday Wishes to:

Heather Ordon by Roslyn and Arnie Kimmel
Barry Appel by Roslyn and Arnie Kimmel

KURT AND JOAN ORLIK FAMILY FUND
Mazel Tov to:

Neil and Kelsey Fine on naming their daughter Molly Beverly Fine – Hebrew Golda Sara by Julie and 
Jeff Fine 

SHELLEY AND SID ROTHMAN FAMILY FUND
Mazel Tov to:

Linda Kerzner on receiving the Gilbert Greenberg Distinguished Leadership Award by Shelley Rothman

CHARLES AND RAE TAVEL MEMORIAL FUND
Birthday Wishes to:

John Tavel by Ellen, Stan, Jordan, and Kaylie Magidson

WOMEN'S COLLECTIVE ENDOWMENT FUND 
Mazel Tov to:

Linda Kerzner on receiving the Gilbert Greenberg Distinguished Leadership Award by Lynne Oreck-Wener
Lynne Oreck-Wener on the forthcoming marriage of Hart and Jocelyn by Eileen Melnick McCarthy

Contributions may be made online at www.OJCF.ca or by contacting the office at 613-798-4696 extension 274, Monday to Friday or by email at tributecards@ojcf.ca. Attractive cards are sent to convey the appropriate sentiments. All donations are acknowledged with a charitable receipt.