Bella Benarroch
Lilly Ronn Young Leadership Award
Bella Benarroch was born in Leningrad, Russia. With all that living behind the “iron curtain” entailed, her mother knew they had to leave the country, to give Bella a chance to grow up free to learn about and practice her Jewish faith. They arrived in Montreal when Bella was 4.
Bella graduated Herzliah High School with a fluent knowledge of four languages. Her love for Israel brought her to Camp Massad, where she shared that love with countless campers and staff. This is where she met her husband Shlomo. Together they are raising their wonderful children, Rachele, Benjamin and Mark.
After completing a BSc at Concordia University in 2011 and later a degree in Diagnostic Imaging, Bella continued her Jewish education to become a certified Kallah Teacher through Nishmat’s Miriam Glaubach Center.
What first drew Bella to Emunah was the amazing work they do to help the most vulnerable members of Israeli society, giving them the support and confidence to then rise up and help themselves and others. Bella has been involved in the annual bake sale for years, most recently co-chairing it. She also has other exciting initiatives with Emunah in the works, such as getting the next generation involved.
Bella also volunteers at MADA, is a member of the Hebrew Academy Parents Association and sits on the Board of Directors of Beth Zion Congregation.
Bella owes her giving spirit to the amazing women she has looked up to; her mother and grandmother who rushed to the aid of their community in times of need, her mother-in-law whose feet always run to do mitzvot, and her grandmother in law, the late Mary Benarroch Z’L, who was also involved with Emunah in Winnipeg for many years.
Bella graduated Herzliah High School with a fluent knowledge of four languages. Her love for Israel brought her to Camp Massad, where she shared that love with countless campers and staff. This is where she met her husband Shlomo. Together they are raising their wonderful children, Rachele, Benjamin and Mark.
After completing a BSc at Concordia University in 2011 and later a degree in Diagnostic Imaging, Bella continued her Jewish education to become a certified Kallah Teacher through Nishmat’s Miriam Glaubach Center.
What first drew Bella to Emunah was the amazing work they do to help the most vulnerable members of Israeli society, giving them the support and confidence to then rise up and help themselves and others. Bella has been involved in the annual bake sale for years, most recently co-chairing it. She also has other exciting initiatives with Emunah in the works, such as getting the next generation involved.
Bella also volunteers at MADA, is a member of the Hebrew Academy Parents Association and sits on the Board of Directors of Beth Zion Congregation.
Bella owes her giving spirit to the amazing women she has looked up to; her mother and grandmother who rushed to the aid of their community in times of need, her mother-in-law whose feet always run to do mitzvot, and her grandmother in law, the late Mary Benarroch Z’L, who was also involved with Emunah in Winnipeg for many years.