Archive for the 'Jewish Charities' Category

Missing the e-boat: Jewish charities


Magen David Adom ambulances are seen lined up and waiting in Sderot as Hamas continued to bombard the town with Kassam rockets fired from Gaza, May 19, 2007. While Chabad is seizing on the growth in e-philanthropy to help Sderot, other Jewish charities have been slow to do the same for their cause…

Look for the “Made in Israel� label

 

The people of Israel have had a tough time since day one. The hardships and challenges they have had to endure are almost beyond comprehension. Realistically, we know we can’t solve all of Israel’s problems. But as the struggle for survival continues, wouldn’t it be great if we could…

Fun Father’s Day gifts with a touch of Yiddishkeit

 

There are thousands of things you can buy for the dads in your life this Father’s Day. Many are too expensive. Some are too fattening. And lots of others will make you say to yourself, “What was I thinking?“ when they are received less than enthusiastically with a faint, phony smile and …

Too much stuff? Donate to Jewish thrift shops and rummage sales

 

Life is simple. We work, we save, we spend our money at the mall. Soon our homes are overflowing with too much stuff.

While we all complain that we never have enough storage space, it’s sometimes hard for packrats like me to part with things. But when I see that my meager donations of unn…

Hanukkah countdown - only 6 more months to complete holiday projects

After 10 years of writing for Jewish publications, I’ve learned to think ahead, many months ahead. While everyone is eating latkes, I’m thinking Pesach. When we’re all putting away the wine glasses and haggadahs, I’m already in a Rosh Hashanah state of mind.

If sewing is your passion…

Who says I have a Birthright?

 

According to BirthrightIsrael.com there have been over 120,000 people from around the world who have taken their “birthright� to Israel.

I don’t know about everyone else, but I almost feel embarrassed explaining to my non-Jewish friends the thinking behind the organization. It’s har…

Henry Winkler - Happy Days star speaks to Jewish groups

 

In his role as Arthur “Fonzie� Fonzarelli, aka “The Fonz,� Henry Winkler had the look of a tough motorcycle character. Underneath the leather jacket beat a heart of solid gold.

Recently, Winkler, who has won several awards for acting, directing and producing, has been spending much …

Jewish ways to save the planet

 

The Torah tells us to take care of our world. With all of the frightening news about global warming, it is definitely time to take action. And for those of us who are Jewish, a nonprofit organization, Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL), is a good source for suggestions on how…

Birthright Israel - a free trip to a Jewish future

Once a Jewish kid goes off to college, connections to home and community often take a back seat. It’s a stage of life when new friends and new ideas have a lot of influence on shaping a young adult’s future. Thanks to Taglit-Birthright Israel, an educational outreach program, most American and C…

Checking out Jewish charities


You just hit the lottery. Mazel tov! Since all Jews are required to share their wealth with the less fortunate, deciding which organizations are worthy of your generosity can be confusing.

Even those of us who never win anything are obligated to fulfill the mitzvah of tzedakah. No matter how ba…