Jewish social service organizations in South Africa support thousands each year, providing essential services such as food, housing, healthcare, education, and care for seniors, people with disabilities, and children. They rely heavily on philanthropy, but rising costs and growing demand are straining resources.

Challenges include minimal government funding, high reliance on welfare, and increased emigration reducing the donor base. As a result, local fundraising is under pressure.

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 initiatives with Johannesburg Jewish Helping Hand (Chevrah Kadisha) and King David School’s Foundation.

No matter where they live, South African Jews maintain a deep connection to the country and its people. South Africa remains home — and the community remains one family, united by shared responsibility and care for one another.

Please select where would you like your gift to make an impact: Chevrah Kadisha or King David School’s Foundation.