Yom Kipur Appeal Application

A complete application must be submitted by email to social-action@narayever.ca with "Application for Funding" in the subject line.

If your organization has received funds from us in the past you must also fill out the Evaluation of Use of Funds form.

Note:The application form is a Microsoft Word document. If you are unable to run Microsoft Word, you can download the application form in PDF, print it, and send it by postal mail.

Please Note: Incomplete or illegible submissions will be declined.

Application Deadlines

The deadline for applications to the First Narayever Congregation is September 10th annually, for final decisions to be made after fall's Kol Nidre appeal.

Tax Requirements

A registered Canadian charitable organization must receive funds. Due to Canadian tax law, the First Narayever Congregation cannot distribute funds directly to Israel. Thus, a registered Canadian charitable organization must receive funds on behalf of any Israeli recipient.

Limitations on Useage of Funds

The First Narayever Congregation does not contribute to:

• Capital or building campaigns
• General overhead
• Medical treatment

Submission Details

Should you be unable to email your application, please mail it to:

First Narayever Congregation
Attn: Social Action Chair
187 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, Ontario Canada, M5S 2M4
Tel: 416-927-0546

Selection Criteria

1. Alignment with our perception of the values of our shul (e.g. addressing human needs such as hunger / poverty / exclusion, supporting peace-building and fostering coexistence, reaching the under-served, supporting religious pluralism or addressing gender-related injustice, protecting the environment of Israel).
2. Balance meeting urgent needs of today and building the sort of future we hope for in Israel.
3. Fill a niche that bigger funders might not reach, and our modest funding could make have a major impact to which our congregants can relate.
4. Ensure a high proportion of the money goes directly to the identified project.
5. Value of long-term relationships vs. a competitive process for small pots of money.