Jewish institutions have established at least three funds to help those affected by wildfires in Southern California. In San Diego, checks can be sent to Jewish Community Disaster Fund, c/o Jewish Community Foundation, 4950 Murphy Canyon Rd., San Diego, Calif., 92123. Hard-hit Congregation Emanu El in San Bernardino has established a Fire Tzedakah Fund. Checks can be made out to Emanu El and sent to 3512 North E St., San Bernardino, Calif., 92405. The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles has set up a Fire Emergency Relief Fund. Checks can be mailed to the Jewish Federation, 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif., 90048, with “Fire Relief Fund” written on the memo line.
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