Israel Office 48 King George Street P.O.B. 7280 Jerusalem 91072 P 02-6202234 F 02-6247580 E office@uiac.org.il
Yossi Tanuri, Director General
Ann Levine, Assistant to the Director General
Accounting and Administration
Director, CFO: David Corre
Senior accountant: Eddie Schwebel
Junior accountant: Bina Landsman
Special projects & scholarships: Francine Stuart
Social welfare & IEC programs: Estie Weisman
The Accounting and Administration Department channels and distributes over $60 million in Canadian contributions annually to projects, organizations and partner agencies in Israel. As a charitable organization, the department is fully committed to complying with the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) standards and legislation. In order to guarantee the highest level of transparency, the department regularly visits capital projects in which JFC-UIA is invested.
Community representatives
Community representatives oversee strategic investments across Israel on behalf of the Federations. Director Yossi Tanuri is the principle liaison with main partners the Jewish Agency, JDC and Rashi Foundation.
Bat-Yam: Laura Kindler
Eilat-Eilot: Richard Summers
Sderot: Eddy Azran
Be’er Sheva-Bnei Shimon: Arie Levy
Galilee Panhandle: Eran Shmueli-David
Resource Development & Marketing
Director, Sharon Schwartzman
The Resource Development and Marketing Department produces materials meant to assist Canadian Jewish federations with fundraising campaigns for Israel. Marketing materials include funding proposals for new opportunities in Israel, videos, brochures and comprehensive marketing packages. Material is also developed in recognition of current donors, including signs and plaques, planning ceremonies and donor recognition reports.
The department also promotes public awareness of Canadian Jewish projects in Israel and plans major events like live feeds from Israel for solidarity rallies in Canada. Sharon is in charge of liaising with NGOs, private organizations, Israeli foundations and national projects. She also coordinates the partnerships of UJA Federation of Greater Toronto.