The Johannesburg Jewish Helping Hand (JJHH, also known as Chevrah Kadisha), the largest Jewish welfare organization in Africa, supports almost a quarter of Johannesburg’s Jewish community – more than 11,000 people. Donations fund 70% of its R315M ($17M) annual budget, providing food, rent, education, and healthcare. It also houses nearly 1,000 residents in aged-care homes, disability centres, and childcare facilities. From cradle to grave, no Jew is ever left behind.

As an expat, you likely know someone touched by JJHH – through a dignified burial, residential care or help during a difficult time.

Despite generous local support, demand and the costs of food, healthcare and utilities continue to rise, while:

• State funding is virtually non-existent
• The ageing community includes many without local family
• A disproportionate number of Jews depend on welfare
• Record emigration has reduced the donor base
• The JJHH is the community’s safety net for those with nowhere else to turn

These challenges constrain local fundraising, so United Jewish Appeal of Greater Toronto (UJA) and Jewish Federations of Canada – UIA (JFC-UIA) are calling on the South African community here in Canada for help. UJA is raising funds for JFC-UIA toward its initiatives with JJHH’s (Chevrah Kadisha) One Tribe Campaign.

In accordance with the Income Tax Act and Canada Revenue Agency guidelines, I confirm that no benefit of any kind has been provided to me, or to anyone designated by me, as a result of this donation. I consent to UJA releasing my name and donation amount to JFC-UIA, and JFC-UIA sharing that information with JJHH (Chevrah Kadisha).

I also acknowledge that donations made to UJA and recommended for JJHH’s (Chevrah Kadisha) One Tribe Campaign will be provided to JFC-UIA, recommended for its approved initiatives. To cover internal costs, there is a 2% JFC-UIA internally allocated charge for these donations. UJA will issue a tax receipt to donors for the full value of the donation.