Jewish National Fund

About Jewish National Fund

The Jewish National Fund (JNF) of Canada is a community organization located in the Old North neighbourhood on Huron Street. It serves the Canadian Diaspora and friends of Israel by connecting donors to impactful environmental and social service infrastructure projects. The organization offers a variety of programs and projects aimed at building social and environmental infrastructure in Israel. Their work includes planting trees, building water reservoirs, preserving natural habitats, and creating parks and bicycle trails. More recently, they have focused on social infrastructure such as family centres, schools, healthcare facilities, therapy clinics, shelters, and outdoor spaces. These projects specifically support vulnerable populations, including youth-at-risk, victims of domestic abuse, children with special needs, veterans, and the disadvantaged. Additionally, the JNF hosts local events, educational programs for children in classrooms, speaker events, and missions to Israel. For decades, JNF Canada has been dedicated to caring for the Land of Israel through the practice of tzedakah. The organization describes its mission as building the foundations for Israel's future by fostering resilient communities. They provide donors with the opportunity to fund specific projects, including resilience initiatives following October 7, allowing supporters to leave a legacy for future generations.