McGill2016

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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