{"id":38732,"date":"2022-04-22T01:34:29","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T08:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jewishindependent.ca\/?p=38732"},"modified":"2022-04-21T11:24:25","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T18:24:25","slug":"community-milestones-federation-campaign-success-hebrew-u-donation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewishindependent.ca\/index.php\/2022\/04\/22\/community-milestones-federation-campaign-success-hebrew-u-donation\/","title":{"rendered":"Community milestones … Federation campaign success & Hebrew U donation"},"content":{"rendered":"

In announcing the results of the 2021 Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver<\/strong> annual campaign, campaign chair Lana Marks Pulver<\/strong> expressed deep gratitude for the generosity of donors. Acknowledging the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, she said, \u201cYet, we have also seen some impressive achievements. Organizations have innovated faster and better. Volunteers have dedicated countless hours, pitching in wherever they are needed. And donors have given more generously than ever before.<\/p>\n

\u201cTogether, we have generated $11.16 million for our community!\u201d<\/p>\n

The annual campaign raised $9.52 million, while $1.64 million was raised for additional support, which includes additional support for special projects, community recovery, emergency relief and donors\u2019 multi-year commitments to Federation\u2019s international partners.<\/p>\n

In addition, the community raised more than $388,000 for B.C. flood relief during the campaign period. And the community has come together to generate more than $850,000 so far for Ukraine relief.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can all take pride in this remarkable achievement, which reflects our collective commitment to our Jewish values of tzedakah and tikkun olam<\/em> (repairing the world), and our responsibility to one another,\u201d said Marks Pulver.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom the start of the pandemic, Jewish Federation took the lead in getting our community through to a brighter future. A successful annual campaign is a big part of our ability to do that and, as chair of the campaign, I am deeply grateful for your support.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University<\/strong> is pleased to announce a major gift of more than $5 million dollars from the estate of a Vancouver resident, to establish the Institute for Medical Research, Israel-Canada (IMRIC) Hub for Addiction Research at Hebrew University<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Prof. Rami Aqeilan, chair of IMRIC (photo from CFHU)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The mission of the IMRIC Hub for Addiction Research is to bring about wiser policies, better care and new treatment avenues for those struggling with addiction. This new program will focus on medical research relating to addiction, providing insights into the physical and chemical aspects of addiction, its prevention and treatment.<\/p>\n

A silent addiction epidemic affects nearly 11% of adults (more than 615,000) in Israel. In any given year, one in five Canadians experiences a mental illness or addiction problem. Addiction can include both substance addiction (alcohol, drugs and other substances) and compulsive sexual behaviour, problematic use of pornography and problematic use of the internet. Moreover, addiction and mental health issues go hand in hand and must be addressed in tandem. Each year, addiction costs the Israeli economy approximately seven billion NIS and causes untold peripheral damage to families and communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a result of this generous gift, we at IMRIC are able to engage our best researchers in several specific research projects with diverse perspectives on addiction,\u201d said Prof. Rami Aqeilan<\/strong>, chair of IMRIC. \u201cAdditionally, the hub will promote national and international interaction and foster collaboration with Canadian researchers.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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