Helping the Victims of the Haiti Earthquake
Millions of lives-and the future of a nation-are still in jeopardy.
One week after a catastrophic earthquake struck Haiti, global relief efforts are battling the clock and multiple aftershocks to meet the vast humanitarian needs of the Haitian people. The good news is that JDC and its partners on the ground are reaching victims every hour with critical medical, nutritional, and material relief. Click here to learn more.
HOW YOU CAN HELP: The Jewish Federations of North America is partnering with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) to provide urgently needed aid and relief on a nonsectarian basis to victims of the devastating earthquake. Click here to give.Ten Facts from the IRS about Claiming Donations Made to Haiti....Click here.
Tzedakah Tzunday: Your One Moment is Now
February 14, 2010
Welcome to the Jewish Federation of Nashville. We support a vibrant community and are at the epicenter of Jewish life in Nashville. Relying on our core values of Tzedekah (justice, charity, righteousness), Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) and Gemulat Chassidim (acts of Loving Kindness). We support organizations, programs and services that address the needs of our community, Israel and around the globe.
Feast & Famine - Bridging the Gap
Monday, February 22, 2010
Please join us as we:
Honor our local kosher chefs
Learn about today's food industry
Hear about our Jewish food concerns overseas
RSVP to barbara@jewishnashville.org
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Gesher/Bridge Fund
The Jewish Federation and Jewish Family Service are assisting those who have been negatively impacted by the current economic downturn. At this time, Federation has created a fund for emergency relief, which will be administered by JFS.
The Gesher/Bridge Fund is designed to assist members of the Jewish Community who are experiencing financial distress due to changes in economic circumstances with food, shelter (includes rent, mortgage assistance, or transition to suitable housing) utilities, or other emergency needs. This program is an expanded application of the current JFS Financial Assistance program. Excluded expenses remain; medical bills, legal bills, credit card debt, car repairs, and other non-emergency needs. Applicants will be asked to meet with a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, provide necessary documentation, and participate in a plan which will lead to self sufficiency. All assistance (except food assistance) will be directed to the creditor.
Interested applicants should call Jewish Family Service at 356-4234.
Jewish Family Service is a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation Annual Campaign. In times of crisis, the Jewish Federation and its beneficiary agencies work together to service Jewish needs. The Gesher/ Bridge Fund is a result of the matching grant to the 2009 Jewish Federation Annual Campaign.
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World News Headlines
- Israel, Syria announce nuclear energy ambitions(Associated Press, 03/09/2010)
- Biden urges Israel to take risks for peace(Associated Press, 03/09/2010)
- Israel wants to build nuclear power plants(Associated Press, 03/09/2010)
- Israeli ambassador offers to return to UC Irvine(Associated Press, 03/08/2010)
- Israelis, Palestinians to begin indirect talks(Associated Press, 03/08/2010)
- From the Dead Sea to the Mississippi(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, 03/07/2010)
- Israel OKs new settlement work despite slowdown(Associated Press, 03/08/2010)
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