On 22 April 2026, Palestinian and Jewish Unity, Ontario Palestinian Rights Association, Canadian Foreign Policy Institute, Just Peace Advocates, and other key individuals submitted a complaint to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) outlining a group of charities promoting the Israeli military and potentially aiding and abetting illegal military recruiting.
The complaint highlights 11 charities, all of which are schools / associated with schools, that promote the Israeli military to their school students. This type of activity is plainly in contravention of the CRA’s rules for registered charities that states plainly, “increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of Canada’s armed forces is charitable, but supporting the armed forces of another country is not.” Further, the Foreign Enlistment Act clearly states that recruiting or inducing any person or body of persons to enlist or accept any commission in a foreign military is illegal. Read more about each of these charities and take action!
“Canada should uphold its domestic laws and international obligations by ensuring that no public funds or tax-subsidized charitable donations support foreign military activities or institutions linked to human rights violations.”
Khaled Mouammar, Palestinian Canadian Christian fled his hometown Nazareth in 1948, co- founder of the Canadian Arab Federation, and a former member of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
“I know from my years of experience that Jewish schools in Canada promote the Israeli military as an ideal that their students should aspire to. When the Israeli military is committing a blatant genocide, it is outrageous that schools in Canada which encourage their students to join that military are still considered to be registered charities and allowed to give tax deductions to their donors.”
rabbi David Mivasair, member of Independent Jewish Voices
“There can be no doubt that a genocide has been taking place in Gaza since October of 2023. The genocide is ongoing. Under the circumstances, any organization which provides funding to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) makes itself complicit in that genocide. May it be noted that there is no statute-of-limitations for the crimes of genocide, war crimes or crimes against humanity, neither for the perpetrators of those crimes, nor for organizations or individuals who lend support to it.”
Bruce katz, founding member and co-president of Palestinian and Jewish Unity (PAJU)
- The Charities / Schools
- Associated Hebrew Schools of Toronto (AHS)
- The Bnei Akiva Schools of Toronto (BAS Toronto)
- The Toronto Heschel School
- Netivot HaTorah Day School
- TanenbaumCHAT
- Bialik Hebrew Day School
- The Leo Baeck Day School
- Bialik High School
- Herzliah High School
- Hebrew Academy
- Donors who gave more than $5 million to one or more of the associated schools
- Associated Hebrew Schools of Toronto (AHS)
- It’s time for action
The Charities / Schools
Associated Hebrew Schools of Toronto (AHS)
A private Jewish day school in Toronto. AHS participates in UJA Federation’s STEM school twinning with Israeli schools, enabling peer-to-peer relationships, joint projects like bridge-building competitions, and visits from Israeli delegations. The Maple, in it’s “GTA to IDF” database outlines Israeli military mentions since 7 October 2023. These included
- “The Fall 2023 issue of the school’s magazine contains a page with a photo of an Israeli soldier and others, with a caption stating: “We are so proud of our AHS alumni who are supporting Israel’s war effort through serving in the IDF, working as emergency physicians, and other acts of volunteerism.”
- “In December 2023, the school’s Instagram page posted photos of Israeli soldiers holding letters sent to them by the schools’ students…”
- “The Fall 2024 issue of the school’s magazine stated that in October 2024, they brought in an Israeli soldier to speak to students.”
- “The Spring 2025 issue of the school’s magazine mentioned the IDF in multiple places…The magazine featured a photo of an alumnus in the “achievements” section of the issue in Israeli uniform, writing, “Edan (Edan Cohen)’12 from his Officers Course. Edan is currently serving in Israel’s Air Force, IDF, as an engineer. He graduated this year as an Officer and was awarded the ‘best soldier’ award from his graduating class.”
Top 10 Donors
Charitable registration number for Associated Hebrew Schools of Toronto: 106729288R0001
| BN | Donor Name | Total ($) |
| 108155797RR0002 | Jewish Foundation Of Greater Toronto | $39,588,572 |
| 119276723RR0001 | United Jewish Appeal Of Greater Toronto | $12,085,585 |
| 869788703RR0001 | John And Myrna Daniels Charitable Foundation | $3,250,000 |
| 887934644RR0001 | The Jack Weinbaum Family Foundation | $2,421,024 |
| 897741237RR0001 | The Gerda Frieberg Charitable Foundation | $830,192 |
| 135803799RR0001 | The Frank Gerstein Charitable Foundation | $350,000 |
| 119290344RR0001 | The Weisfeld Family Charitable Foundation | $332,618 |
| 119251643RR0001 | The Posluns Family Foundation | $237,128 |
| 826866048RR0001 | The Emmet Foundation | $227,500 |
| 836671065RR0001 | Rayjo Charitable Trust | $210,222 |
The Bnei Akiva Schools of Toronto (BAS Toronto)
Comprises two modern Orthodox, Zionist high schools affiliated with the Bnei Akiva religious‑Zionist movement: Yeshivat Or Chaim (boys’ high school) and Ulpanat Orot (girls’ high school). Both Bnei Akiva Schools of Toronto have hosted active‑duty Israeli soldiers and organized fundraising in support of the Israeli military and related causes. These visits are framed as part of the schools’ Religious‑Zionist culture and as a way to encourage students to consider post‑high‑school Israeli programs and military service options. Some of the schools’ teachers publicly list prior Israeli military service in their biographies. The Maple, in it’s “GTA to IDF” database outlines Israeli military mentions since 7 October 2023. These included
- “In the Fall 2023 issue of the BAS Review, one of the school’s magazines, the head of the school states: “we proudly attest that […] over 220 of our graduates have served in the IDF and Sherut Leumi [national service].”
- “In February 2024, the school’s Instagram page for alumni posted a photo of six students with the following caption: “We are so proud of a group of six of our YOC Class of 2022 grads […] who have just started the process of drafting into the IDF.” The post has since been deleted.”
- “The November 2024 issue of the school’s magazine for faculty contains an article from the head of the school, who is also a rabbi, where he discusses going to Israel. He writes: “I visited many of our graduates who have either been discharged from the IDF, are currently serving, or are getting ready to draft. Some of them are deeply affected…”
- “As of Oct. 29, 2025, the school’s “faculty and staff” page contained multiple members who state that they previously served in the Israeli military…”
Charitable registration number for BAS Toronto: 119306009RR0001 and BAS Charitable Foundation (which appears to provide funds to Bnei Akiva Schools): BN 758776322RR0001
Top 10 Donors (BAS Toronto)
| BN | Donor Name | Total ($) |
| 131580565RR0001 | Israel Koschitzky Family Charitable Foundation | $6,507,912 |
| 758776322RR0001 | The B.A.S. Charitable Foundation | $6,127,768 |
| 108155797RR0002 | Jewish Foundation Of Greater Toronto | $3,707,615 |
| 119276723RR0001 | United Jewish Appeal Of Greater Toronto | $3,217,914 |
| 836671065RR0001 | Rayjo Charitable Trust | $3,136,090 |
| 890817851RR0001 | Silver Family Charitable Foundation | $1,347,880 |
| 131462871RR0001 | Binah Charitable Foundation | $1,154,989 |
| 131580532RR0001 | Daat Charitable Foundation | $967,672 |
| 132279241RR0001 | The Bill And Judith Rubinstein Charitable Foundation | $722,785 |
| 887934644RR0001 | The Jack Weinbaum Family Foundation | $534,600 |
Top 10 Donors (BAS Charitable Foundation)
| BN | Donor Name | Total ($) |
| 119306009RR0001 | Bnei Akiva Schools | $2,666,984 |
| 131580532RR0001 | Daat Charitable Foundation | $1,250,000 |
| 131462871RR0001 | Binah Charitable Foundation | $1,000,000 |
| 896769726RR0001 | The Amayn Charitable Foundation | $1,000,000 |
| 825287097RR0001 | The Ulmer Charitable Foundation | $520,000 |
| 131580565RR0001 | Israel Koschitzky Family Charitable Foundation | $450,000 |
| 890817851RR0001 | Silver Family Charitable Foundation | $261,000 |
| 827278672RR0001 | Heitner Charitable Foundation | $226,950 |
| 836671065RR0001 | Rayjo Charitable Trust | $106,000 |
| 119290344RR0001 | The Weisfeld Family Charitable Foundation | $97,244 |
The Toronto Heschel School
A Jewish day school in Toronto serving JK to Grade 8. The school stands firmly in support of Israel, and its curriculum emphasizes Jewish unity and Zionism. It has also hosted performances by the IDF Nachal Band, as well as organized fundraisers for groups aiding “lone soldiers” in the Israeli military (non-Israeli Jews serving without family support in Israel).
Top 10 Donors
The Toronto Heschel School operates under the registered charity name “GESHER ABRAHAM” with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) charitable registration number 890986896RR0001
| BN | Donor Name | Total ($) |
| 896713500RR0001 | Charitable Gift Funds Canada Foundation | $13,497,500 |
| 704071802RR0001 | The New Orchard Foundation | $9,652,000 |
| 119276723RR0001 | United Jewish Appeal Of Greater Toronto | $3,251,144 |
| 108155797RR0002 | Jewish Foundation Of Greater Toronto | $2,738,768 |
| 119239838RR0001 | The Joseph Lebovic Charitable Foundation | $558,000 |
| 869044891RR0001 | The Dr. Wolf Lebovic Charitable Foundation | $447,000 |
| 833062144RR0001 | Canada Gives | $362,500 |
| 874187768RR0001 | The Ira Gluskin And Maxine Granovsky Gluskin Charitable Foun | $60,000 |
| 131462871RR0001 | Binah Charitable Foundation | $50,000 |
| 889542395RR0001 | Nicola Wealth Private Giving Foundation | $41,100 |
Netivot HaTorah Day School
An Orthodox Jewish elementary school in Thornhill, Ontario, serving students from JK to Grade 8. The school is affiliated with Mercaz, (formerly known as the Board of Jewish Education), the educational pillar of the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto. Netivot HaTorah Day School supports the Israeli military and lone soldiers through fundraising, alumni involvement, and its religious Zionist curriculum. Around 2010, the school’s then-president Dov Rosenblum stated that at least 15 alumni were serving in the Israeli military, reflecting a tradition of graduates enlisting. What they did not say was what the role of Netivot HaTorah Day School was in aiding and abetting illegal recruiting through its focus on the Israeli military and the shichimi program. The school hosts Israeli emissaries and activities fostering Israeli military connections.
Top 10 Donors
Charitable registration number for Netivot HaTorah Day School: 129950291RR0001
| BN | Donor Name | Total ($) |
| 119276723RR0001 | United Jewish Appeal Of Greater Toronto | $12,297,232 |
| 108155797RR0002 | Jewish Foundation Of Greater Toronto | $9,875,807 |
| 890817851RR0001 | Silver Family Charitable Foundation | $3,813,125 |
| 836671065RR0001 | Rayjo Charitable Trust | $1,321,280 |
| 896769726RR0001 | The Amayn Charitable Foundation | $1,089,894 |
| 889169579RR0001 | Netivot Hatorah Day School Parents Association | $1,072,560 |
| 888284668RR0001 | The Rothfam Foundation | $659,822 |
| 131462871RR0001 | Binah Charitable Foundation | $584,332 |
| 131580532RR0001 | Daat Charitable Foundation | $529,972 |
| 887934644RR0001 | The Jack Weinbaum Family Foundation | $521,000 |
TanenbaumCHAT
Toronto’s largest private Jewish high school. It has a long-standing record of promoting engagement with Israel and the Israeli military. They host regular “IDF days” where students show support for the Israeli military and raise funds for organizations supporting Israeli soldiers. As part of TanenbaumCHAT’s “IDF Days”, students wear olive-green IDF T-shirts, matching clothing, and sell baked goods with green icing to raise money for the military. They also celebrate alumni who have served in the Israeli military and invite them to share about their experiences with current students. TanenbaumCHAT offers student trips to Israel, including solidarity missions. For example, in March 2024, a group of students traveled to Israel, visited army bases, and met with Israeli leaders. The Maple’s “GTA to IDF” database highlights 12 associated Israeli members.
Top 10 Donors
TanenbaumCHAT Registered Charity Name: ANNE & MAX TANENBAUM COMMUNITY HEBREW ACADEMY OF TORONTO Business No: 129827226RR0001.
| BN | Donor Name | Total ($) |
| 108155797RR0002 | Jewish Foundation Of Greater Toronto | $49,667,125 |
| 119276723RR0001 | United Jewish Appeal Of Greater Toronto | $11,144,463 |
| 836671065RR0001 | Rayjo Charitable Trust | $1,001,286 |
| 887934644RR0001 | The Jack Weinbaum Family Foundation | $746,615 |
| 833062144RR0001 | Canada Gives | $553,000 |
| 119241701RR0001 | Larry And Judy Tanenbaum Family Foundation | $546,000 |
| 873965891RR0001 | The Rubin-Hoffman Foundation | $428,028 |
| 887497923RR0001 | The Warren And Debbie Kimel Family Foundation | $400,000 |
| 131189763RR0001 | The Dh Gales Family Charitable Foundation Of Toronto | $369,800 |
| 105196786RR0001 | The Benjamin Foundation | $307,212 |
Bialik Hebrew Day School
Promotes support for the Israeli military through various school activities, such as organizing fundraisers for military-related organizations, hosting performances by Israeli military bands, and facilitating interactions between students and visiting Israeli soldiers.
Top 10 Donors
Charitable registration number for Bialik Hebrew Day School: 883338014RR0001
| BN | Donor Name | Total ($) |
| 869044891RR0001 | The Dr. Wolf Lebovic Charitable Foundation | $1,065,426 |
| 119214914RR0001 | Mel & Pamela Himel Family Foundation | $751,200 |
| 108155797RR0002 | Jewish Foundation Of Greater Toronto | $698,733 |
| 826866048RR0001 | The Emmet Foundation | $484,097 |
| 119239838RR0001 | The Joseph Lebovic Charitable Foundation | $473,000 |
| 119237139RR0001 | The Harry Steiner Foundation | $400,000 |
| 119278216RR0001 | United Way Of Greater Toronto | $236,288 |
| 836725820RR0001 | Cidel Foundation | $165,000 |
| 874187768RR0001 | The Ira Gluskin And Maxine Granovsky Gluskin Charitable Foun | $131,820 |
| 830470126RR0001 | Newton Glassman Charitable Foundation | $128,000 |
The Leo Baeck Day School
A Toronto Area Reform Jewish day school serving around 900 students from nursery to Grade 8. The school is affiliated with UJA Federation of Greater Toronto’s Centre for Jewish Education, Union for Reform Judaism, and Progressive Association of Reform Day Schools. The school maintains strong ties to Israel via an “Israel engagement” curriculum that promotes zionist commitment while encouraging critical discussion of contemporary issues, including hosting ShinShinim (young Israeli emissaries) from UJA’s program, partly funded by the Jewish Agency for Israel. The Canadian Jewish News reported that after returning, an Israeli emissary ““engages with students by way of live video chat from their Israel Defence Forces barracks dressed in their military uniforms.” Students also pay “tribute to Israel’s fallen heroes” and fundraise for Beit Halochem Canada/Aid to Disabled Veterans of Israel, which supports injured IDF soldiers.”
Top 10 Donors
Charitable registration number for The Leo Baeck Day School: 13097681RR0001
| BN | Donor Name | Total ($) |
| 108155797RR0002 | Jewish Foundation Of Greater Toronto | $3,804,674 |
| 119276723RR0001 | United Jewish Appeal Of Greater Toronto | $1,151,210 |
| 887497923RR0001 | The Warren And Debbie Kimel Family Foundation | $900,000 |
| 118974179RR0001 | Jewish Community Foundation Of Montreal | $370,671 |
| 836671065RR0001 | Rayjo Charitable Trust | $317,649 |
| 852761725RR0001 | The G.F.Foundation | $289,000 |
| 794470724RR0001 | Wagner Green Family Trust | $200,000 |
| 892425166RR0001 | The Azrieli Foundation/La Fondation Azrieli | $200,000 |
| 891454571RR0001 | Allan & Susan Fenwick Charitable Foundation | $186,280 |
| 842603615RR0001 | Conam Charitable Foundation | $167,092 |
Bialik High School
Has been noted for fostering a strong connection to Israel and the Israeli military through several activities and educational programs. This is one of the schools under investigation by the Ministry of Education in Quebec for hosting Israeli military members. The school’s Facebook page has described “honouring” Israeli soldiers who defend “our homeland” and the school brings in former Israeli soldiers to speak to students, which some critics suggest may be a way to encourage graduates to join the Israeli military. The school participates in pro-Israel rallies and fundraisers, such as raising money for an Israel Relief Fund.
Top 10 Donors
Charitable registration number for Bialik High School (JPPS-Bialik Foundation): 891528945R0001
| BN | Donor Name | Total ($) |
| 118974179RR0001 | Jewish Community Foundation Of Montreal | $431,579 |
| 106702251RR0001 | Federation CJA | $112,170 |
| 119276723RR0001 | United Jewish Appeal Of Greater Toronto | $72,618 |
| 851113761RR0001 | Refuah V`Chesed | $41,210 |
| 867662405RR0001 | Morris And Rosalind Goodman Family Foundation | $19,800 |
| 890372089RR0001 | Fondation Familiale Gewurz/Gewurz Family Fondation | $15,000 |
| 890808140RR0001 | Centre Chabad De Ville Mont Royal Chabad Centre Of The Town Of Mount Royal | $12,035 |
| 892425166RR0001 | The Azrieli Foundation/La Fondation Azrieli | $11,800 |
| 891715930RR0001 | The Robin And Evie Foundation/La Fondation Robin Et Evie | $10,000 |
| 118915198RR0001 | Fiducie Charitable Fournier-Ethier | $6,000 |
Herzliah High School
Part of the Azrieli Schools Talmud Torah/Herzliah. Formerly known as the United Talmud Torahs of Montreal Inc., the school is still registered as a non-profit that is also a charity, and an educational organization under that name. It underwent a major rebranding and rebuilding process in 2016, thanks to a $15-million gift from the Azrieli Foundation. This is one of the two schools under investigation by the Quebec Ministry of Education for hosting Israeli military. The school has an “Israel Engagement initiative” that focuses on fostering appreciation for Israel, engaging with Israeli society, and advocating for Israel, including teaching students about movements like BDS and preparing them to advocate for Israel in university and beyond.
Top 10 Donors
Charitable registration number for Herzliah High School (represented as United Talmud Torahs of Montreal Inc): 108159799RR0001
| BN | Donor Name | Total ($) |
| 106702251RR0001 | Federation CJA | $10,928,856 |
| 118974179RR0001 | Jewish Community Foundation Of Montreal | $3,860,293 |
| 132165242RR0001 | Centre Bronfman De L`Education Juive / Bronfman Jewish Education Center | $3,064,482 |
| 118834910RR0001 | Ort Canada | $2,827,371 |
| 867662405RR0001 | Morris And Rosalind Goodman Family Foundation | $1,619,121 |
| 889566972RR0001 | La Fondation Des Talmud Torahs Unis De Montreal Inc | $1,299,739 |
| 892104084RR0001 | Lederman Foundation | $1,270,000 |
| 872970603RR0001 | The M.K. Foundation/La Fondation M.K. | $239,105 |
| 892425166RR0001 | The Azrieli Foundation/La Fondation Azrieli | $234,630 |
| 899357644RR0001 | Alvin Segal Family Foundation | $151,238 |
Hebrew Academy
A major Jewish day school noted for actively promoting service in the Israeli military among its students and alumni. The school publicly celebrates graduates who join the Israeli military, hosts events featuring former Israeli soldiers, and incorporates pro-Israeli military messaging and activities into its programming. Examples include posting on social media about alumni enlisting, organizing talks with former Israeli soldiers, and showing films that celebrate the Israeli military.
Top 10 Donors
Charitable registration number for Hebrew Academy: 118955384RR0001
| BN | Donor Name | Total ($) |
| 106702251RR0001 | Federation CJA | $8,820,700 |
| 119000370RR0001 | La Fondation De L`Academie Hebraique Inc. | $1,516,992 |
| 118974179RR0001 | Jewish Community Foundation Of Montreal | $1,474,723 |
| 132165242RR0001 | Centre Bronfman De L`Education Juive / Bronfman Jewish Education Center | $1,429,053 |
| 890618796RR0001 | Vaad Mishmeres Mitzvos-Committee To Observe The Torah Laws | $235,168 |
| 118869965RR0001 | Communauté Sepharade Unifiée Du Québec | $189,595 |
| 735511925RR0001 | Vmm Zichron Chaim Charity | $183,227 |
| 890372089RR0001 | Fondation Familiale Gewurz/Gewurz Family Fondation | $123,860 |
| 848529236RR0001 | Centre Chabad | $118,986 |
| 836671065RR0001 | Rayjo Charitable Trust | $82,000 |
Donors who gave more than $5 million to one or more of the associated schools
| BN | Donor Name | Total ($) |
| 108155797RR0002 | Jewish Foundation Of Greater Toronto | $110,081,474 |
| 119276723RR0001 | United Jewish Appeal Of Greater Toronto | $43,299,116 |
| 106702251RR0001 | Federation CJA | $19,861,726 |
| 896713500RR0001 | Charitable Gift Funds Canada Foundation | $14,087,917 |
| 704071802RR0001 | The New Orchard Foundation | $9,652,000 |
| 131580565RR0001 | Israel Koschitzky Family Charitable Foundation | $7,479,706 |
| 836671065RR0001 | Rayjo Charitable Trust | $6,368,264 |
| 118974179RR0001 | Jewish Community Foundation Of Montreal | $6,334,530 |
| 758776322RR0001 | The B.A.S. Charitable Foundation | $6,127,768 |
| 890817851RR0001 | Silver Family Charitable Foundation | $5,426,605 |
It’s time for action
According to both domestic and international law, the CRA has the responsibility to ensure Canadian taxpayers are not subsidizing war crimes or assisting the aiding and abetting of recruiting for a foreign military. The CRA is aware of this fact, as they recently revoked the Canadian Zionist Cultural Association, at least in part, due to their support of the Israeli military.
With the report that 1500 Canadians are serving in the Israeli military and given the age of joining the military in most cases is shortly after the end of high school, this is indeed a serious concern. It is even more serious if Canadian taxpayers are subsidizing the illegal recruiting of these individuals through charity tax breaks. This taxpayer contribution is supporting individuals who serve in a military committing war crimes and genocide, making the individuals plausibly guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
