Before a child sets foot in the centre...

A lot has already happened.

The rooms are being prepared. Supplies are being organized. Staff are getting ready to welcome another busy day of learning, play and care.

And in the kitchen, preparations for the day’s meals are already underway.

Long before lunchtime, there is planning, preparation, cooking and organizing to make sure children have nutritious food ready for them as part of their day.

It is part of the daycare experience that families may rarely see, but it touches every child.

The kitchen is part of the care.

A well-equipped kitchen helps staff prepare and serve meals safely and efficiently. It supports the daily rhythm of the Centre and helps ensure children receive the nourishment they need to learn, play, grow and thrive.

But many of these kitchens have been serving their communities for years and now need to be modernized, and that’s where we step in.

Na’amat Canada is helping renovate and equip kitchens in Na’amat Daycare Centres across Israel, modernizing these spaces so they can continue supporting children and staff for years to come. Because a good day starts before the doors even open.

Your contribution will help provide updated equipment and improved kitchen spaces where thousands of everyday moments begin.

The 2027 Mah Jongg Cards are available to order!

Na'amat Canada Toronto's Club Aviva is happy to be offering you the opportunity to order your 2027 Mah Jongg Cards and help women and children in Israel and Canada.

$CDN:  Standard Print - $23  Large Print - $26

Payable online only with a valid credit card.

$US: Standard Print - $16  Large Print $18

$US cash or cheque for minimum orders of five cards, payable at the Na'amat Toronto Office.

For further information: torontomahjongg@naamat.com

Be sure to place your orders before January 8, 2027. 

Play Mah Jongg. Support Na'amat.  Have Fun!

Standard card $23. Large card $26.

Ordering is easy! Click on the link below.

For every card purchased through us, the National Mah Jongg League makes a donation to Na'amat Canada Montreal, supporting our vital work.

Please note all dates are sold out and if you wish to be added to the wait list please call the office at

416-636-5425

In this Year in Review you will find:

• The opening of the innovative Kanot Middle School
• How did an emergency relief campaign support families in crisis
• Our community programs across Canada
• News from Na'amat Israel & Na'amat International
• 100 years of Na’amat celebrated together

Na’amat Canada Ottawa is pleased to announce the publication of our 2026–2027 Jewish Community Calendar, coming in August 2026. This 16-month calendar will include Jewish holidays, weekly Torah portions, community events, personal yahrzeits, and information about Na’amat’s important projects and initiatives.

As the ongoing challenges in Israel continue, your support is more important than ever. Donations help fund vital programs and assistance for those in need, and donors will receive a complimentary copy of the new calendar. Please consider supporting this important fundraising project.

For more information, contact us at ncottawa@naamat.com or (613) 788-2913. Thank you for helping us make a meaningful difference.

Year after year, the generosity of our community helps make the Na’amat Canada Montréal Calendar a success.

Your participation helps support Na’amat’s vital work in Israel while also giving you an opportunity to promote your business, celebrate the special people and occasions in your life, or simply show your support.

There are several ways to participate:

• Advertise your business and reach families and businesses throughout the Montreal community.
• Mark a special occasion — celebrate a birthday or anniversary, or honour the memory of a loved one with a yahrzeit listing.
• Make a donation and have your name included on our Friends and Sponsors page. 

Promote Your Business While Supporting Na’amat

Our calendar is distributed throughout the Montreal community to families, friends, supporters and local businesses. In addition to approximately 1,000 printed copies, a digital version is shared with more than 800 email subscribers, featured on our website, and promoted through social media, reaching hundreds more in our community.

We are also happy to provide participating businesses with calendars to distribute to their customers.

Proudly bilingual — in English and French!

This attractive, full-colour calendar features Canadian and Jewish holidays, Montreal candle-lighting times, information about Na’amat’s important work, and advertisements from our valued community supporters. Click here to view the 2026 Calendar.

Promote Your Business → View Advertising Options & Pricing

Celebrate, Remember & Support → View Options & Pricing

Ready to Participate? → Submit Your Calendar Information

For more information, contact us: 514-484-0252 or pamela.segal@naamat.com