Support the Negev Gala, presented by JNF Canada and Israel Magen Fund of Canada, honouring Ontario MPP Lisa MacLeod. With keynote speaker Warren Kinsella, this event raises funds for vital community initiatives.
November 13, 2024
Ottawa Negev Gala
Infinity Convention Centre | 2901 Gibford Dr, Ottawa, ON K1V 2L9 CA
Lisa MacLeod, a Member of the Provincial Parliament of Ontario
This year’s event will support and strengthen Israel by raising funds for the Parenthood Centre in Sderot for Family Therapy, helping those affected by PTSD and trauma.
We are thrilled to welcome Warren Kinsella, a well-known lawyer and author, as our guest speaker.
Event Details:
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Infinity Convention Centre | 2901 Gibford Dr, Ottawa, ON K1V 2L9 CA
Cocktail reception: 5:30 PM
Dinner: 6:15 PM
In Sderot, nearly 30,000 Israelis endure constant rocket, mortar, and incendiary attacks from Gaza. This community, already on Israel's socio-economic margins, faces the added burden of ongoing emotional trauma.
Supporting Families
and Children in Sderot
Lisa MacLeod
Lisa MacLeod is a six-time Ottawa MPP and the longest-serving woman at Queen’s Park. She has held multiple ministerial roles, including Ontario’s Minister of Children, Community and Social Services and Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport.
She has been involved in international parliamentary delegations and addressed the UN on sex trafficking. Lisa's legislative successes include Rowan’s Law, Canada's first concussion legislation, and establishing Lebanese Heritage and Trans Remembrance Months. She has received several awards, including the 2018 EVE Award. Currently, she advocates for concussion safety and mental health awareness.
Special Guest Speaker: Warren Kinsella
Warren Kinsella is the president of Daisy Group, a PR and government relations firm. He has been a partner at McMillan Binch law firm and worked as a consultant, journalist, and political Chief of Staff. Kinsella is an adjunct professor at the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Law, a columnist, and a best-selling author. His books include The War Room and the X series, with his latest book, Age of Unreason, released in 2019.
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Corporate Sponsor
If you are interested in corporate sponsorship opportunities, view our Sponsorship Package document and contact the JNF Canada office at ottawa@jnf.ca or 613-798-2411. For personal sponsorship opportunities, clique here.
Tributes are available for friends, family, and associates who wish to pay tribute to the honouree in the Tribute Book. This book is distributed to Negev attendees and serves as an excellent keepsake.
Gifts $7,500+ will be recognized on a plaque at the project site in Israel in addition to specific benefits listed by giving level.
Disclosure
Following the revocation of JNF Canada's CRA charitable status in August, several adjustments have been made to the event's operations. Corporate sponsorships, which do not require charitable receipts, will continue to be handled through JNF Ottawa.
Sponsorships (including tickets for a table of 10) are available by contacting the JNF Canada office at ottawa@jnf.ca or 613-798-2411.
Click here for corporate donations via JNF Canada
For personal donations requiring charitable receipts, the Israel Magen Fund of Canada will process those contributions. Should you need any assistance with your support of the Negev Dinner, please don't hesitate to reach out to us for guidance.
Canadian tax receipts will be issued for all eligible components of online donations. If you have any questions about making an online donation or your tax receipt, please contact us.
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