Aleppo needs action, not words
Our deep Jewish memory of persecution compels us to not stand idly by while others are suffering, writes the president of the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.
Disaster relief
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Israeli army medics named world’s best in disaster relief
The Israeli army’s emergency medical response team is the first to have been given the WHO's highest ranking.
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Jewish groups mobilize in Baton Rouge to aid flood victims
By Ben SalesLocals described scenes of destruction: roads blocked by mounds of ruined belongings, homeowners searching for help, the remnants of lives being hauled to the trash.
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JDC mobilizes Ecuador, Japan relief efforts
The group has begun assessing needs and coordinating relief efforts, focusing on medical care, medical supply provision and water purification efforts.
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B’nai B’rith to provide relief funds for victims of South’s deadly storms
Tornadoes and torrential rains throughout Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama and Texas over a week have killed 40 and destroyed thousands of homes. More ▸
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JDC grants $20K for earthquake relief in South Asia
The initial grants of $10,000 each to two organizations will fund assessment and response teams to deliver relief items in the aftermath of a quake that has killed 300. More ▸
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Israeli volunteers are aiding Syrian refugees in Europe
The migrants are coming from countries that are technically at war with Israel. More ▸
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Israel flies disaster relief team to Nepal
Nepal is a popular destination for young Israelis taking a break after completing their army service, and Israelis are believed to have been trapped by the massive earthquake subsequent avalanche that killed more than 1,300. More ▸
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Jewish groups announce new Sandy relief
Two Jewish-affiliated groups announced new relief for victims of superstorm Sandy. More ▸
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Hurricane Irene strikes Vermont, spares Saul Bellow’s burial ground
By Adam SoclofRepair the World has issued a call to action to help communities affected by Hurricane Irene. Among the many volunteer and tzedaka opportunities, the Repair bulletin specifically mentions the Jewish community of Brattleboro, Vermont by name. JTA readers might be interested to know that Nobel Prize-winner Saul Bellow is buried in Brattleboro at the Jewish cemetery, Shir Heharim. [[READMORE]]… More ▸
