ANNUAL REPOR
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THE ROHR JEWISH STUDENT CENTER
Rohr Jewish Centre
Chabad C HABAD THE ROHR JEWISH STUDENT CENTER
2016
“Chabad at McGill is a very special place, one that is difficult to put into words. Chabad was my home away from home. It provided me with nurture, care, knowledge, and love. Chabad was fundamental to my university experience, and taught me so much that a classroom could not. Chabad at McGill will forever hold a special place in my heart.”
– Victoria Shore
• OVERVIEW • McGill University is arguable the most prestigious university in Canada, and among the top twenty-five in the world. McGill’s degrees and diplomas in over 300 fields of study attract 40,000 students, including over 10,000 international students that come from around the world to study here, and 4,000 Jewish students. McGill counts among its alumni 12 Nobel laureates, three astronauts, three Canadian prime ministers, thirteen justices of the Canadian Supreme Court, four foreign leaders, 28 foreign ambassadors, three Pulitzer Prize winners, and 28 Olympic medalists.
Chabad at McGill University Marks Grand Opening of New Student Center MONTREAL — When Rabbi Shmuly and Rashi Weiss took on the roles of directors at Chabad at McGill University in Montreal, Canada nine years ago, they had three people around their humble Shabbos table. In Early April 2016, while gearing up to host hundreds for Passover, the full transformation of “the humble three guests at the Weiss’ first Shabbos table” to state-of-the-art and modern Chabad Center was complete. Surrounded by family, friends, students and supporters, Rabbi and Mrs. Weiss proudly re-opened the new Rohr Jewish Center at McGill University. “Look at this place! It’s magnificent,” commented one of the students. “Chabad at McGill is definitely the place to be. I know it’s cliché, but this really is our home-away-from-home.”
why
we do it:
love for our fellow Jew is
our motivation, inspired by Chassidic teachings and the vision of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
how
what
our dedication to serve is not a career choice – it is a life choice, a 24/7 100% commitment
connect Jewish students
we do it:
we do:
at McGill to each other, their heritage, and their Jewish future
“My Jewishness has grown for the better thanks to the openness of Rabbi Shmuly and Rashi. I also met my best friends at university through Chabad, and I could not imagine going through all those cold, stressful December exam periods without Rashi and her amazing hot and lively Shabbat meals that nourished my Jewish soul.”
– Marc Jebara
• YEAR IN REVIEW •
120
85
250
Students Weekly at Shabbat Dinners
Students Weekly in Learning Programs
Students Monthly at Social Events
1,000
350
300+
Students Attend Chanukah Events
Students Attend High Holiday Services
Students Join Each Holiday Program
Here We Grow! “The last few years have exceeded our wildest expectations. The thirst for Jewish educational and social programs is immense, and we are working hard to keep up. As we settle in to our new, state-of-the-art facility, we anticipate a significant boost in participation of at least 20% in the first year alone.” – Rabbi Shmuly Weiss, Director
expenses
• F I S C A L U P D AT E • Shabbat Programs
$64,000
Educational Programs
$15,000
Holiday Programs
$46,500
Special Events
$13,000
Volunteer Program
$500
Utilities & Maintenance
$70,000
Mortgage
$64,800
Salaries & Benefits
$60,000
income
Total Expenses
$333,800
Program Income
$13,800
Grants
$20,000
Total Income
$33,800
Fundraising Goal
$300,000
• FUNDING PLAN • Partnership Options 2016 Fundraising Goal: $300,000 3 0 0 S H A R E S AT $ 1 , 0 0 0 P E R S H A R E DONOR TYPE
# OF SHARES
VALUE
# OF DONORS
TOTAL
Contributor
1
$1,000
34
34,000
Chai Supporter
1.8
$1,800
20
36,000
Supporter
3.6
$3,600
14
50,400
Sponsor
7.2
$7,200
5
36,000
Guarantor
18
$18,000
2
36,000
Benefactor
36
$36,000
1
36,000
Partner
72
$72,000
1
72,000
Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsor a Month of Activities
$25,000
Mega Challah Bake Event
$2,500
Shabbat 1000
$8,000
Kosher Cooking Club
$2,500
Rosh Hashana
$5,000
Shabbat Sponsor
$2,000
Sukkot
$5,000
Women's Circle
$2,000
Purim Feast
$5,000
Yom Kippur
$1,800
Guest Lecture Series (2/semester)
ea $5,000
Simchat Torah Day One
$1,800
Passover Seder (
ea $3,000
Sinai Scholars
$1,600
Shavuot
$3,000
Sukkah Party
$1,000
Lunch & Learn
$2,800
Chanukah Party (x7)
ea $500
Evening Study Program
$2,800
Passover Meal Plans
$500
Simchat Torah Day Two
$2,500
Volunteer Programs
$500
Chanukah Grand Menorah Lighting
$2,500
Lag b'Omer Community Event
$1,500
Thank you for your support! By giving to the Rohr Jewish Student Centre at McGill University, you become a partner in everything we do.
THE ROHR JEWISH STUDENT CENTER
Rohr Jewish Centre
Chabad CHA BA D THE ROHR JEWISH STUDENT CENTER
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