Belarus is a country of eastern Europe. Until it became independent in 1991, Belarus, formerly known as Belarussia or White Russia, was the smallest of the three Slavic republics included in the Soviet Union (the larger two being Russia and Ukraine). Before the Holocaust, Belarus had a population of 1,000,000 Jews. […]
Every city. Every town. Everyone’s invited. COUNT ME IN! It all started in South Africa in 2013, when Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein called on the community to keep the Shabbat of 14 October together – to astonishing effect. In the days and weeks that followed, communities across the Jewish […]
Amudim is dedicated to serving community members in times of crisis. Founded on the pillars of kindness, compassion and dignity, Amudim functions as a confidential resource center providing direct support and facilitation of referrals to individuals and families impacted by abuse, neglect, homelessness, addiction or burial coordination needs. Amudim ensures […]
Taglit-Birthright Israel is a partnership between the Government of Israel, Jewish communities around the world (through the Jewish Federations of North America, the Jewish Agency for Israel and Keren Hayesod) and more than 30,000 individual supporters in North America and around the world. It began with a simple idea – […]
“Inspire a woman, you inspire a family. Inspire enough families, you inspire a community. Inspire enough communities, you can change the world.” If you wanted to have the greatest influence on the direction of the Jewish people, whom should you target? The Jewish mother, that’s who. In 2008, eight Jewish […]
Renewal was founded by Mendy Reiner in 2006, after an experience he had helping find a kidney for a stranger. He met the man by chance in a office. At first, Mendy thought the man, who had swollen eyes and limbs, was looking for a tzedaka donation and offered him […]
The International March of the Living is an annual educational program, bringing individuals from around the world to Poland and Israel to study the history of the Holocaust and to examine the roots of prejudice, intolerance and hatred. Taking place annually on Yom Hashoah – Holocaust Remembrance Day – The […]
Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, is the ultimate source for Holocaust education, documentation and research. From the Mount of Remembrance in Jerusalem, Yad Vashem‘s integrated approach incorporates meaningful educational initiatives, groundbreaking research and inspirational exhibits. Its use of innovative technological platforms maximizes accessibility to the vast information in […]
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) was established in 1981 by a group of Holocaust survivors to provide for the wellbeing of the men and women who serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as well as the families of fallen soldiers. Headquartered in New York City, FIDF is […]
The Bar Mitzvah Fund was created to provide financial assistance to disadvantaged families with the expenses for the Jewish ritual of becoming Bar Mitzvah. A Bar Mitzvah is when a Jewish boy turns thirteen and becomes responsible for fulfilling all of the biblical commandments. The fund assists parents with the […]
The Lone Soldier Center assists soldiers before, during and after their service in the Israeli Defense Forces. The center was established in memory of Michael Levin Z”L. Michael was a 21 year old lone soldier from Philadelphia who died fighting for his Country. Michael’s memory and courage lives on through […]
RCCS Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society is an amazing organization whose mission it is to ensure that every cancer patient is covered by the absolute best medical coverage that money can buy. It is a recognized 501(c)3 organization. RCCS supporters are asked to post a photo with the letter C for Cancer. […]
WHAT IS THE SHABBOS PROJECT? The Shabbos Project is a unique, international grassroots Jewish identity movement that unites all Jews to keep one full Shabbat together. The idea originated last year in South Africa, where the majority of the country’s diverse Jewish community joined together to observe a single Shabbat, […]
MEOR’s Comprehensive Strategy Focus on students attending America’s leading academic campuses with large Jewish populations. Identify students with promising leadership qualities. Provide leadership development and text-based learning commensurate with the sophistication of these students. Augment campus-based study with learning-oriented trips to Israel. Encourage and support students individually on campus and […]
