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Obama cites AJWS in ‘God’s grace’ speech

President Obama cited the American Jewish World Service among groups that exemplify “God’s grace, and the compassion and decency of the American people.”

By Ron Kampeas February 4, 2010 8:46 pm

Where to give for Haitian relief

Check out my story in today’s JTA about the North American Jewish community’s outpouring of support for Haiti. I’ll get you started: NEW YORK (JTA) — The Haitian earthquake has been a major fund-raising boon at the Krieger Schechter Day School in suburban Baltimore. The Jewish elementary school normally collects about $200 per week from […]

January 20, 2010 1:18 am

Relief agencies: Early outpouring of dollars for Haiti are critical

While physical relief efforts have been slow in reaching Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake to hit the beleaguered country, the monetary response to the Haitian has been furious thus far, which will be critical to the long-term relief effort, say humanitarian aid experts. According to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, U.S. relief organizations […]

January 16, 2010 1:22 am

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Obama cites AJWS in ‘God’s grace’ speech

Where to give for Haitian relief

Relief agencies: Early outpouring of dollars for Haiti are critical

Jewish groups, Israel mobilizing aid for Haiti quake

AJWS launches fund to back Ugandan gays

AJWS leads coalition to aid small farmers

Conservative movement and AJWS play on Yom Kippur practices in charity initiatives

AJWS gives out $3.2 million, slight decline from last year this time

Dobkin takes over as board chair of AJWS

AJWS critical of administration split on Darfur

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