EzraOrg
EzraOrg
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Agudath Israel of America
Agudath Israel of America
Agudath Israel of America, founded in 1922 to serve as Orthodox Jewry’s umbrella organization, is the arm and voice of American Orthodox Jewry. With national and DC offices, and regional branches serving the entire country, Agudath Israel – also called Agudas Yisroel or the Agudah – advocates for its constituents at federal, state, and local levels. The Agudah and its many divisions provide social, educational, and youth services to its constituents, continuing a century-long tradition of championing the evolving needs of Orthodox Jewish life in America. Since its inception, Agudath Israel of America has operated under the guidance and ongoing involvement of the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America, the Council of Torah Sages. Agudath Israel of America is keenly attuned to the American Jewish community’s challenges and triumphs, and has helped our communities grow, thrive, and advance through changing times. Our many divisions, branches, and activities include: Agudah Legal – leverages our lawyers’ network and legal training to protect the collective and individual rights, and further the interests of, Orthodox Jews in America. Agudah Convention – an annual gathering hosted by the Agudah to address contemporary issues and challenges and give direction for Orthodox Jewish life. Agudath Israel World Organization (American Office) – represents Orthodox Jewish interests in the United Nations, in reparation and restitution for Holocaust survivors, the protection of Jewish sacred sites, and safeguarding Torah values. Agudist Benevolent Society – is a burial society and free loan organization. Bnos – unites school-age girls on the local and national levels through group events and programs such as Bnos Bikur Cholim, in which girls visit homebound senior citizens, and Bnos One-on-One, a big sister program for high school girls. Chayim Aruchim – helps our community make culturally sensitive health care decisions according to Jewish law, and advocates for critically ill patients in hospitals and with lawmakers. Conference of Shul Rabbonim/ Midwest Conference of Synagogue Rabbonim – organizes synagogue rabbis across the continent for consultation and for strengthening Torah values and practice. Constituent Services – aids individuals in need of guidance, especially in the areas of social services and navigating government bureaucracy. Daf Yomi Commission – supports Daf Yomi study and teaching and hosts the Global Siyum HaShas of Daf Yomi (see below). Disaster Relief Fund – supplies much needed aid when disaster or tragedy strike Jewish communities around the world. Employment, Education, and Training COPE Education Services – provides culturally sensitive business and technical training in bookkeeping, accounting, and related fields, for the Orthodox community. Agudath Israel’s Professional Career Services (PCS) – is a job placement and education organization. The education arm offers courses and degree programs in accounting, software and web development, real estate, property management, Amazon sales, online marketing, and IT and networking. Jewish Education Program (JEP) – brings basic Judaic knowledge to children and adults. Ki Heim Chayeinu – promotes Torah learning and values in the day-to-day life of the Orthodox Jew. KnowUs – corrects the record about yeshiva education and the Hasidic & Orthodox Jewish communities. Lefkowitz Leadership Initiative – encourages community involvement and leadership development for up-and-coming community activists in aid of the Orthodox community. Masmidei HaSiyum – uses the Siyum HaShas celebration as an impetus for greater engagement in Torah studies for school-age boys. Minchah Minyan Map – provides up-to-date minchah times and locations for the New York metropolitan area. N’shei Agudath Israel – is Agudah’s women’s division, which publishes the annual Tehillim calendar and coordinates programs for women. Pirchei – inspires and educates school-age boys with programming and positive role models. Project LEARN – improves and increases special education services and funding through advocacy and by assisting parents to obtain services for their special-needs children. Publications Department – publishes and distributes an array of resources produced by Agudath Israel. SBCO – the Southern Brooklyn Community Organization provides housing for low- and moderate-income residents in Brooklyn neighborhoods. Senior Citizens Programs – the Commission on Senior Citizens sponsors three centers that offer meals, social services, recreational activities, and cultural events for senior citizens. Simchas Chava- is a musical visitation program for seriously ill children who are hospitalized or homebound. Siyum HaShas – the Agudah hosts the global celebration of the completion of the Daf Yomi cycle every 7 ½ years. Summer Camps – the Agudah family of camps serves thousands of children each summer with ten camps across North America. The Fresh Start Program – is an employment readiness program for displaced homemakers who, due to changing family circumstances, require training to re-enter the workforce. The National Orthodox Jewish Archives – is a unique repository of documents, publications and photographs relating to the history of Orthodox Jewry and Agudath Israel in the United States. The Office of Public Affairs – ensures that the authentic Torah viewpoint is faithfully and fairly represented in the media. The Overseas Passover Campaign – provides matzos and kosher for Pesach food to needy Jews in Russia and other countries. Torah Projects Commission – leads the Agudah’s efforts in strengthening and spreading Torah learning. Washington Office – our voice in the nation’s capital, the office advocates for security, religious liberty, legislation, and the welfare of the Orthodox Jewish community. Yahalom- helps parents of special needs children obtain the appropriate resources by guiding, educating, and empowering them to ensure they have the help and support they need. Yeshiva Services – liaises with government for, advocates on behalf of, and provides support to, Orthodox Jewish schools. Zahav – Zahav aims to help seniors and their families, answer their questions, and guide them to ensure they are equipped with all the necessary information they need to access life-enhancing services and programs. Zichron Kedoshim – memorializes the names of Jews who perished in the Holocaust.
Aleph Institute
Aleph Institute
The Aleph Institute serves individuals of all backgrounds and faiths. Our guiding factors are Torah principles based on acceptance of God as the Supreme Power and Creator of the universe and emphasizing the values of human dignity, thereby making the world a better place for all. All of Aleph’s services are provided at no charge. The Aleph Institute, founded in 1981 at the express direction of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, provides crucial financial, emotional and spiritual assistance to thousands of shattered families – helping them persevere through extraordinary crises – while providing support for their loved ones in prison and mental institutions. Aleph’s benevolent mandate also encompasses spiritual assistance to thousands of soldiers in the United States Armed Forces across the globe.
Bikur Cholim
Bikur Cholim
Our division of Bikur Cholim ensures to support the individuals who are not financially equipped to provide care for themselves or for their family members. EzraOrg donates all net funds received from this cause to this particular purpose. We are glad to partner up with our donors and pray that Hashem sends a complete recovery to all who need it.
Chai Lifeline
Chai Lifeline
Chai Lifeline is an international support network, providing social, emotional, and practical assistance to children, families, and communities impacted by medical crises and trauma through a variety of year-round programs and services. To meet the social, emotional, and practical needs of children, families, and communities impacted by illness, trauma, or loss. Chai Lifeline’s programs and services meet the unique emotional, social and financial needs of families living with serious illness or loss. From the moment of diagnosis or trauma, Chai Lifeline’s professionals and trained, compassionate volunteers step in to help restore equilibrium and bring joy and hope back into lives devastated by illness and crises. When the unthinkable happens, Chai Lifeline’s Crisis Services team is ready to respond. Chai Lifelines offers support for children, families, communities, schools, synagogues, and local organizations following an illness diagnosis, sudden death, terror attack, natural disaster, and all forms of trauma. Crisis services include:24-hour / immediate supportClinical interventions Virtual and onsite consultations and workshops with schools, synagogues, and community organizations Educational resources and presentations for community leaders, rabbis, educators, and parentsVolunteer training in your community Our paraprofessional volunteers are pre-screened and undergo rigorous training by leading experts, enabling them to respond immediately and effectively, with cultural sensitivity and respect. With hundreds of volunteers around the world, Chai Lifeline Crisis Services teams are ready to respond immediately as crises unfold.
Chazaq
Chazaq
BackgroundEverything about Chazaq is unique. Let’s start at the beginning, when our founder, Yaniv Meirov at the tender age of 15 wrote and distributed weekly Torah newsletters. His brother, Rav Ilan noticed that Yaniv’s newsletter needed a big brother’s help so they joined hands in working together. Yaniv is a man of passion and he and his brother wanted to educate their community. The first lecture arranged was with a young dynamic speaker. Anticipating a crowd of 20, Yaniv and Rav Ilan were overjoyed as they welcomed over 500 people at their very first event, and Chazaq was born! Our MissionFrom Children to teens, singles to couples, millennials to baby boomers and for our cherished seniors, Chazaq offers programming for all! One of Chazaq’s many missions is to offer after school programs for Jewish children in public schools and imbue them with the richness of their religious, historical, and cultural heritage with the hopes of helping them find a Yeshiva that fits their learning capabilities. Chazaq embraces each child with unconditional support and individualized attention helping each one reach his/her fullest potential. Chazaq’s mission is both a domestic and global effort, which puts a large emphasis on sparking the love of Torah through education in communities near and far.
Congregation Toras Emes
Congregation Toras Emes
Congregation Toras Emes of Staten Island is a warm, friendly and vibrant modern orthodox synagogue provides exceptional and uplifting religious, social and educational programming and services to the South and East Shores of Staten Island and surrounding areas. Our goal is to offer its “family” the opportunity and the ability to worship G-d in our sanctuary, to observe life-cycle events, to learn more about our heritage, to educate our children, and to practice the tenets of our faith. With your help, Congregation Toras Emes of Staten Island can reach this goal and continue the work we’ve set out to do in this campaign. We have seen each other through some of our happiest moments. From barmitzvahs, to families growing, to our fully functional Pre-Schools, Hebrew Schools, and Sunday programs for the generalized and special needs populations, we have all been able to experience some true Ahavas Chinam (loving of one’s fellow Jew) in ways we could only haveimagined previously.
Daily Giving
Daily Giving
Just as drips of water over millennia can carve out caves and canyons, one small mitzvah multiplied several times over can move mountains as well. That’s the belief of Dr. Jonathan Donath, a chiropractor in White Plains, New York, who got an epiphany in 2018 while dropping a dollar bill into the tzedakah box at his shul. “No matter how much money I give to charity, I still get a mitzvah every time I drop a dollar in,” he thought. “How can I guarantee that I do this mitzvah every day for a buck?” He looked for an organization that was doing this and couldn’t find one. So, he and a couple of his friends had a website built and created a nonprofit: dailygiving.org. At Daily Giving, we firmly believe in the extraordinary power of small acts of generosity to bring about positive change. We are a platform that promotes a simple yet impactful concept: giving at least $1 every day of the year. Dr. Jonathan Donath, a full-time chiropractor in White Plains, NY, founded Daily Giving in 2019. Since its inception, Daily Giving has achieved remarkable milestones by harnessing the collective power of Daily Givers— making significant differences in the lives of countless individuals and families around the globe.
Divine Information
Divine Information
Explore Jewish Spirituality, Connect with Your Heritage, and Transform Your Life. Join us for Inspiring Lectures, Events, and the Journey to Eternal Life.
Exhibit J
Exhibit J
Empowering young adults to build a passionate and educated Jewish future. Comprehensive StrategyWe craft our programs around the idea that Judaism should be Enjoyable, Relevant, and Personal. To this end, our personable and passionate staff provide each student with the individualized inspiration he or she needs. This is achieved through a variety of individual and group activities and opportunities, including: • Classes and discussions• Personal mentoring and learning sessions• Social events and outings• Experiential Shabbats & Jewish holidays• Short trips within the USA• Extended trips and programs in Israel• Partner programs, internships, retreats, and opportunities• Mitzvah opportunities – Shabbat candles, tefillin, books, mezuzahs Exhibit J is not limited to its own resources – we are connected with scores of other outreach organizations and dozens of educators offering a broad spectrum of programming and opportunities for every level of interest and experience. Participants at Exhibit J have the entirety of the Jewish outreach movement available to them, together with the individualized, caring advocacy of staff who seek to connect each student with the content and experiences curated to maximize their potential. Your gift to Exhibit J allows us to change the future of the Jewish nation by educating today’s young adults. Everything we do is funded by private donations from people like you. Exhibit J is recognized as a tax-exempt charity by the IRS under section 501(c)(3). Tax Identification Number: 47-1871959
iTorah.com
iTorah.com
iTorah has been developed and is managed by Torah Learning Resources Ltd. (TLR), a Brooklyn NY based non – profit organization. TLR is administered by members of the New York Sephardic Syrian community solely for the purpose of disseminating Torah via the internet. We are an IRS approved 501 C3 entity. Donations made to Torah Learning Resources are tax-deductible to the extent of the law. All donations, sponsorships, and advertising fees paid to TLR are used to cover costs associated with the management of this site. Credit Card statements for charges shall state: “Torah Learning Resources Ltd. ”Tax-deductible receipts are sent in early January for the prior calendar year. We do not share or sell our mailing/subscription list. From time to time we may broadcast an email in regard to our websites or as directed by community Rabbis and leaders. The Mashgiach for the site is Rabbi Eli J Mansour. iTorah began as www.DailyHalacha.com back in late 2001 when our first efforts consisted of sending out a short 3-minute audio file of Rabbi Mansour’s daily recording of a Halacha. Soon after, we began transcribing and editing the audio files. This was followed in March 2005 by the Daf Yomi program by Rabbi Mansour under the www.DailyGemara.com banner. Shortly thereafter in 2005, we launched www.learntorah.com.And then DailyTehillim, DailyHok, MishnaBerura, and all the others. In May 2018, after 2 years of development, we finally launched iTorah.com which is a culmination of all our web sites into one ubiquitous online resource for Judaica geared for the Sephardic communities around the world.
Jewish Autism Network
Jewish Autism Network
We’re a Brooklyn-based couple on a mission to make our community a more comfortable place for Autistic individuals and their families. Together, we founded the Jewish Autism Network, a global shtetl where you can kvell and kvetch with people who get it! Jewish Autism Network is 501c3 (under the fiscal sponsorship of The Jewish Student Foundation) and all your donations are tax-deductible. All your donations will go towards our goal of raising awareness of Autism in the Jewish community and creating and implementing solutions for people on the spectrum and their families.
Jewish Little Star Preschool
Jewish Little Star Preschool
Little Star is one of the leading Hebrew day schools in Staten Island. We create a vibrant environment for our students to flourish. We foster Jewish values and promote the highest quality secular and Jewish education in warm and friendly surroundings, as we know that a well-rounded child is a well-adjusted adult. Licensed, State-of-the-art Facility Designed with your child’s safety and well-being in mind, we are licensed by the NYC Department of Health. Our educator-designed facilities feature different centers which engage the whole child. Experienced & Warm Teachers Our teachers meet the requirements of the NYCDOH. They are warm, caring, experienced and capable of bringing each child to his or her full potential. Vibrant Jewish Education Your child will receive an extensive Jewish education, by trained educators, learning the Hebrew alphabet and gaining an appreciation of our Jewish heritage. Superior Education In addition the New York State core curriculum, the children’s minds are stimulated by other fascinating topics such as current events and nature. Trips and special presentations add to our children’s understanding of the world around them. At Little Star, we utilize center-based education to create a well-rounded curriculum. Each learning center is designed for hands-on learning, giving our students an enriched learning experience. Age-appropriate centers focused on varied skills enable each Little Star student to flourish and shine bright. Our great team of skilled teachers are hand-picked for their warmth and professionalism. Each teacher is experienced and fully trained to give each student what they need to succeed. With a high teacher-to-student ratio, at Jewish Little Star Preschool, you’ll know your child is in good hands!
Jewish Russian Learning Center
Jewish Russian Learning Center
To promote and strengthen Jewish awareness, pride and identity by providing educational, cultural and social activities and services to all Jewish individuals and families regardless of affiliation or background with special emphasis on the programs that target Russian-speaking Jews. Treasuring the infinite value of every individual, JRLC is committed to enriching the lives of every single Jew in Staten Island and Tri-State Area through its multiple programs and educational, social and religious services and media projects. Staten Island ranks among the fastest growing communities on the East Coast. As more and more Russian Jewish people and their families move in, there is an ever increasing need for a warm, friendly Jewish center promoting Jewish identity, continuity and awareness. Jewish Russian Learning Center strives to fill this need by providing programs and activities that benefit the entire Jewish community.
Kvits-91
Kvits-91
For many years Kvits-91 has supported Torah learners by connecting donors, who appreciate and understand the value of Torah study. Today, with the association with EzraOrg, we are looking forward to strengthening the Torah study, since it’s the only source of the existence and only reason life goes on. Kvits-91 also has a program of providing scholars and learners with Sefarim if necessary. It’s an honor partnering up with our donors and pray that Hashem send livelihood to all dedicated talmidim. If you need to find more about Kvits-91 you may contact them byeMail: kvits91@gmail.comWhatsApp: (718) 925-5239
Ner Isreal Rabbinical College
Ner Isreal Rabbinical College
Yeshivas Ner Yisroel was founded in 1933 by the Rosh HaYeshiva, Moreinu v’Rabbeinu Harav Yaakov Yitzchok Ruderman zt”l, with the goal of developing a high-level, Slabodka-style yeshiva geared specifically towards the contemporary American bochur. The Yeshiva attracts talmidim from communities around the world who wish to attain their full potential in Gadlus baTorah and Avodas Hashem. Under the tutelage of the Rosh HaYeshiva, Moreinu Harav Aharon Feldman shlita and Ner Yisroel’s acclaimed staff of outstanding rebbeim, talmidim are exposed to the breadth and depth of Torah while imbibing the hashpa’ah and hadracha for successfully navigating the challenges of today’s world. Ner Yisroel is dedicated to producing Bnei Torah that strive for gadlus baTorah who reflect their own unique strength and personality. Talmidim are trained that Torah must remain at the center of one’s life, regardless of his occupation. Those who are involved in a business profession should be no less immersed in a sugya than their chaverim in the fields of chinuch or rabbanus. The Yeshiva accomplishes this goal with its diverse staff, talmidim, and educational programs. Every moment spent in Ner Yisroel is a lesson in achrayus. Throughout its existence, the Yeshiva has developed, and continues to develop talmidim who are true ambassadors of Torah and Yiras Shomayim. Embodying the lessons of Ner Yisroel, they carry its influence everywhere – as distinguished mechanchim, rabbanim, and ba’alei battim in every profession whose lifeblood is limud haTorah. Ner Yisroel creates Bnei Torah and services Bnei Torah. Our alumni are Gedolei Torah, Roshei Yeshiva, dedicated Mechanchim, Rabbonim Chashuvim, and involved responsible Baalei Batim, who serve Klal Yisroel in communities around the world. Our Israel Henry Beren Mechina High School, Yeshiva Gedola and Kollel under the leadership of the Rosh Hayeshiva Shlita, the Menahel Ruchni Shlita and a devoted group of Rebbeim Shlita make up a vibrant Mokom Torah of over 700 Talmidim from around the world. Even with an extremely large operating budget, we are providing over four million dollars a year in scholarship aid to Talmidim of the Mechina and Yeshiva. With the cost of stipends for the Kollel’s hundreds of Avreichim, all of whom receive full scholarships, running close to one million dollars, together with our normal maintenance cost means that we must raise 6 million dollars a year. In addition, we have spent in the last decade over ten million dollars in capital improvements to our campus. Future plans calls for upgrading of our older dormitories and building a gymnasium. We need you to partner with us in sustaining our Avodas Hakodesh. Be a part of strengthening and illuminating one of the Crown Jewels of the Olam Hatorah.
Oorah
Oorah
As the director and spiritual leader of Oorah, Rabbi Chaim Mintz’s vision of a close-knit community has become a reality. While the organization was founded in Staten Island, it has since expanded with a vast range of programs throughout the country. Rabbi Mintz’s fifty years of experience in both education and Jewish outreach, when coupled with his warmth and compassionate nature, make him the ultimate scholar in residence. He leads a weekly Torah class each Tuesday night, followed by a session of Ask the Rabbi, and is involved in all aspects of Oorah’s programs nationwide. Our programs are varied and multifaceted but all share the common goal of opening doors for Jewish children and families. With our extensive network, we make connections and facilitate relationships, reaching out to Jewish families everywhere with opportunities to make their Judaic heritage more personal, relevant and meaningful. We strive to provide a strong, all-encompassing network of personal guidance and educational resources to develop our youth into well-balanced, productive and engaged members of the community. We tailor our approach to give each child and family the resources and programs best suited to them. We care deeply about the children and families we service and are committed to their success. Knowing how essential strong family and community support are to a child’s development, our programs aim to impact every aspect of a child’s life and environment. We are there for our children around the year and throughout their lives. Because we’re a family, and family cares.
Rabbi Jacob Joseph School
Rabbi Jacob Joseph School
The Rabbi Jacob Joseph School has been the Merkaz Hatorah on Staten Island since 1976. With a boys division, a girls division and a preschool, RJJ serves as the bedrock foundation for the Jewish community on Staten Island. Currently, with two campuses, the Yeshiva has several hundred students and thousands of alumni. Rabbi Jacob Joseph School is a religious, private elementary school. Originally established on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in 1900. Its mission, then and now, was to foster development of each child to reach their full potential in love of torah, ahavas hatorah, and full intellectual and academic achievement. The elementary and preschool divisions moved from their Henry Street address to Staten Island in 1976 under the leadership of Dr. Marvin Schick who had the vision to recognize the burgeoning community of Torah dedicated families. These families wanted to imbue their children with the tools necessary to unlock the deepest mysteries of Torah and the world around them. In September 1987 the girl’s division opened its’ doors. The same families that encouraged high academic standards for their boys wanted an equally appropriate yet separate environment for their girls. To date, the school remains the only yeshiva on Staten Island to teach Torah values in separate divisions. With a small student body, we are able to pay particular attention to creating a warm and dynamic atmosphere. We seek to envelop our students in a torah environment in which they thrive and this remains the focal point of our dedication, concern and creativity. We remain committed to the success of each and every student, academically and socially, in accordance with their independent abilities and needs. Our objective is to provide students with the tools of scholarship and the elements of a value system that will enable them to advance to their next level of education and to be a strong link to the next generation of Torah true Jews of who we will be proud. Infusing a sense of pride in being a Torah Jew and inculcating Midos Tovos, the goal of the designed curriculum is the development of an individual who has acquired the academic and ethical standards espoused by our Torah.
Reenas Bais Yaakov
Reenas Bais Yaakov
Reenas Bais Yaakov is a Bais Yaakov high school emulating the teachings of Sarah Schneirer, ע”ה and tailored to the unique character of the Edison/Highland Park community. Our school inspires a love of תורה and,מצוות implants אמונת חכמים in its students and nurtures a mature יראת שמים and אהבת ה’ such that students have the resilience to negotiate the world in which we live. The school teaches students to understand, appreciate and take pride in the role of the Jewish woman and the primacy of her obligations to her home and family, true to the dictum of שלמה המלך,חכמת נשים בנתה ביתה. Reenas Bias Yaakov strives for academic excellence and invites critical thinking in all subject areas, creating an atmosphere where the pursuit of knowledge and skills is actively promoted and facilitated. Serious commitment to the study of למודי קודש cultivates חשיבות התורה, spurs personal growth and engenders heightened sensitivity to the richness of our heritage. Academic excellence in secular subjects opens students’ hearts and minds to the grandeur and complexity of Hashem’s world and prepares them to become successful adults. Reenas Bais Yaakov provides a warm environment in which students are aware that the foremost interest of the staff is the growth and success of each student. A love of ארץ ישראל is fostered, with the recognition that it is both ארצנו הקדושה and ארץ חמדה טובה ורחבה. Reenas Bais Yaakov emphasizes מדות טובות as the yardstick of a true Bas Yisroel and inculcates its students with אהבת הבריות and אהבת ישראל, inspiring a profound sense of unity within the school and the larger community of כלל ישראל.
Sefaria
Sefaria
We are the People of the Book. For thousands of years, our culture, our traditions, and our values have been transmitted through our texts. From an oral tradition to handwritten scrolls to a vast corpus of printed books, each new medium democratized knowledge, and brought more people into the great Jewish conversation. We are the generation charged with shepherding our texts from print to digital in a way that can expand their reach and impact in new and unprecedented ways. Sefaria is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building the future of Jewish learning in an open and participatory way. We are assembling a free living library of Jewish texts and their interconnections, in Hebrew and in translation. With these digital texts, we can create new, interactive interfaces for Web, tablet and mobile, allowing more people to engage with the textual treasures of our tradition.
Shomrim Staten Island Safety Patrol
Shomrim Staten Island Safety Patrol
Staten Island Shomrim Safety Patrol is a community organization providing emergency services. Our services include but are not limited to search and rescue, security for community events, and safety patrol. SISP is a non-profit agency and an IRS 501(c)3.
Siyach Micha'el
Siyach Micha'el
Branch of Yeshiva Hebron for Georgian and Kavkazy Jewry with the goal of developing a high-level, Georgian and Kavkazy Rabanim and Avrechim. Please partner with us in sustaining our Avodat Hakodesh to strengthen our communities
Support With Heart Misaskim
Support With Heart Misaskim
Misaskim is there for Klal Yisrael 365 days a year, holding their hands during the darkest moments. To better serve the community, Misaskim has opened three brand-new branches — one in Edison, N.J., another in Linden, N.J., and a third in Crown Heights, N.Y. These communities have seen tremendous growth and were each ready to welcome their own local branch. In the past, these areas were serviced by Misaskim branches in nearby locations. Now, each of these areas has its own Misaskim warehouse, complete with all necessary shivah supplies. This will allow Misaskim to deliver the equipment more efficiently. Volunteer groups have also been organized in these locations and have been trained with Misaskim’s trademark sensitivities. In addition to delivering the shivah necessities, Misaskim volunteers are trained to look around the shivah home and take note of anything that might be needed — whether it’s changing lightbulbs, stocking the fridge, washing laundry, cleaning the kitchen or taking out the garbage. Because at the end of the day, their unwavering mission is to ease the burden of aveilim during that difficult time. The recent passing of Misaskim’s founder, Reb Yankie Meyer zt”l, has been a tremendous blow for all of Klal Yisrael. But the board of directors, staff, and volunteers at Misaskim continue his legacy of chessed by forging on and furthering their reach as needed. Klal Yisrael relies on Misaskim and Misaskim’s Project Yedid — its year-round program for widows and orphans. From shivah equipment and disaster recovery to meisei mitzvah and support for almanos and yesomim, Misaskim continues their tireless quest to support those who need it most.
The Chesed Fund
The Chesed Fund
When I started TheChesedFund.com website I could never imagine how much good we could accomplish together. I kept finding emails in my inbox of various causes that needed emergency assistance and I often gave when I could. I knew that these desperate people needed everything they raised and didn’t have the luxury of paying high commissions to large corporate websites. I was shocked to find out how other crowd funding sites take advantage of these poor souls while charging fee after fee. I took upon myself to help out our community and make a small change one line of code at a time. Much upkeep is needed on the site and as the site is utilized by more people, greater demands are placed on the fragile server and framework we set in place.
The Hebrew Free Burial Association
The Hebrew Free Burial Association
The Hebrew Free Burial Association (HFBA) devotes its resources to performing chesed shel emet (the ultimate act of lovingkindness- for the deceased who are unable to repay the kindness). It is the only agency in the greater New York metropolitan area dedicated to assuring that every Jew, regardless of financial means or religious affiliation, receives a dignified, traditional Jewish funeral and burial. Since its inception in the 1880’s, the Hebrew Free Burial Association has buried over 65,000 indigent Jews. They have ranged in age from newborn to the elderly, and they may meet their ends in a hospital, nursing home, lonely apartment or even on the street. Referring Cases to Us Can Ease The Burden on YouAs soon as the Hebrew Free Burial Association is notified of a death, wheels are set into motion to take responsibility of the body. Jewish law requires us to bury deceased as quickly as possible. We provide procedural guidelines on an individual basis. Our multi-lingual (English, Russian, Yiddish, Hebrew, Spanish) staff will organize all the deaths including: Removal of the deceased from his or her current location A Tahara is solmenly done by our chevra kadisha Coordination with the necessary government agencies Families Need Help Too We provide support and comfort to grieving relatives, taking care of the sometimes overwhelming forms and paperwork related to the burial. For example, if the deceased is eligible for death benefits from the Human Resources Administration, Social Security Administration, or Veterans’ Administration, we assist in the claims process. Time Is of the EssenceBurial rituals should begin immediately after the death. Please contact us as quickly as possible so we can make sure the body is prepared for burial in accordance with Jewish law. Our phones line are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Pre-need arrangements can be made before an individual dies, when it is clear that there in not much time left. We can also make arrangements for other situations when a person will not qualify for government benefits, but does not have sufficient funds for a funeral from a commercial funeral home. HFBA’s obligation to those who we bury does not end after the funeral. We hold sacred the obligation that our cemeteries must be cared for and properly maintained. HFBA is proud that Mount Richmond Cemetery is kept to the highest standards. We are frequently told by funeral directors, who visit dozens of cemeteries in the tri-state area, that Mount Richmond Cemetery is one of the best kept cemeteries. Silver Lake Cemetery is host to our Cemetery Clean-Up Project. Over 1500 volunteers visit Silver Lake annually to help us maintain and beautify the cemetery. In addition, we are in the midst of a multi-year restoration of the cemetery. Among the many traditions associated with Yahrzeit(anniversary of a loved one’s death) , perhaps none is as significant as the recitation of the mourner’s kaddish. The recitation of kaddish in a minyan (quorum of ten men) elevates the glory of G-d in this world, and by saying kaddish on the yahrzeit of a loved one, one ensures that the deceased receives the merit of that glorification of G-d’s name. Hebrew Free Burial Association is available to send representatives to speak at your agency or facility (nursing home, senior center, etc…). We have many years of experience speaking to staff and/or to clients about all end-of-life issues. Having a dignified end of life plan is essential to all people, regardless of faith. Many seniors simply chose to ignore preparing for their final needs. This is a tragic mistake and one that HFBA works hard to avoid. For everyone. In addition, HFBA attends conferences and health fairs, speaking to social workers, care managers, and other professionals about all matters relating to end of life care.
Torah Mates
Torah Mates
Oorah’s TorahMates is a free Jewish learning program partnering thousands of Torah study partners globally. Our goal is to allow every Jewish individual to learn more about their heritage, and to allow beginners the opportunity to study Torah from the comfort of their own home. Dedicated coordinators match men and women wishing to learn Torah and learn more about their heritage with knowledgeable and friendly volunteer teachers. After choosing the topic they’d like to study, TorahMates learn Torah on the phone or video call for a half-hour a week. It doesn’t have to end after you hang up the phone! Many TorahMates become close friends as they grow together every week. Annual retreats bring the TorahMates community together for a weekend of growth and bonding, and as a bonus, TorahMates earn miles for every minute they learn which can be used to purchase many different types of great prizes! In 2020, the TorahMates’ Jewish Resources website was launched as well, giving visitors a convenient location that houses weekly inspiration, recipes, holiday guides, and more.
TorahAnytime
TorahAnytime
Largest library of originally recorded Torah classes In 2006, Shimon and Rubin Kolyakov from the Queens, NY Bukharian community, started TorahAnytime in order to give their friends and family the ability to experience Torah classes wherever they were, whenever they wanted. But the need for widespread Torah knowledge grew tremendously, and nearly two decades later, the organization created multiple platforms that are accessed by over a million users a year, free of charge.
Yad Eliezer
Yad Eliezer
Israel Poverty Relief: Meet American Friends of Yad Eliezer/B’ezri American Friends of Yad Eliezer/B’ezri fights to alleviate the effects of poverty, while enabling families to retain a sense of dignity. With your support we can make a difference. American Friends of Yad Eliezer/B’ezri is a charitable organization whose objective is to combat poverty at its root, through an array of programs that provide critical short-term relief, while facilitating long-term recovery. Among its many initiatives aimed at combating poverty, American Friends of Yad Eliezer/B’ezri subsidizes efforts to feed indigent children, families and the frail and elderly. It contributes to efforts to arrange and disseminate food vouchers to the needy which can be redeemed at local supermarkets. In addition to subsidizing food for the poor, American Friends of Yad Eliezer/B’ezri sponsors job training support that helps recipients complete degrees so they can work toward becoming financially independent. Additionally, American Friends of Yad Eliezer/B’ezri provides cash disbursements to thousands of families for a one-time need. Whether due to a medical emergency, unexpected expense or the need to get through a difficult time, this fund alleviates their financial distress and allows them to focus on real issues. These grants often prevent a one-time crisis from forcing a family into a downward spiral of poverty from which they can never escape. The organization also supports efforts to provide monthly stipends to widows running single parent homes and who, despite government financial assistance, have trouble making ends meet. Our scrupulous management and efficient means of distribution enable us to maintain limited overhead and administrative expenses. Over 96% of funds go directly to needy families. This achievement has earned American Friends of Yad Eliezer/B’ezri the coveted “4-Star Exceptional” rating from Charity Navigator, which rates organizations based on how effectively and responsibly they utilize donations, and to what extent the charity is growing in terms of programs and services.
Yad Ezra
Yad Ezra
Yad Ezra opened its doors in 1990 to provide kosher food to vulnerable Jewish families in Southeast Michigan. Yad Ezra’s founders learned that there were impoverished Jews living in the community who relied heavily on government assistance programs, including food stamps. Yad Ezra was founded to alleviate some of our clients’ financial burdens by distributing groceries to families in need. In 1990, Yad Ezra served an average of 250 families every month. Currently we provide an average of 1,200 impoverished families (almost 2,500 individuals) with food, health care items and household goods every month. In addition, Yad Ezra distributes appropriate foods that help enhance the clients’ celebration of every Jewish holiday. Aside from providing a variety of kosher food options, Yad Ezra also: Supports Jewish Day School lunch programs which benefit nearly 400 children Arranges off-site deliveries for clients who are physically unable to come in Provides monthly groceries to families in Ann Arbor, Flint, JARC & Kadima homes Offers a drive-thru window for those wishing to keep anonymity Offers financial assistance through the Harold & Mini Wade Simcha Fund for clients celebrating life cycle events
Yad L’Achim
Yad L’Achim
Yad L’Achim – Jewish Rescue Force From the time of its inception in 5710 (1950), Yad L’Achim has being committed to ensuring that no Jew is lost to our people. Activists are engaged in rescuing Jewish women and their children from Arab villages and helping rehabilitate them within the Jewish community. In addition they wage an unceasing battle against assimilation and intermarriage, save souls from the clutches of the missionaries, and are involved in educational guidance and information campaigns. Yad L’Achim is there for any Jew who is in danger of being lost to the Jewish people. If you know of a Jewish man or woman who is in distress, please contact us here immediately, or via the “Achim Phone,” Yad L’Achim’s red line, at *9234.
Yad Yitzchok
Yad Yitzchok
The Yad Yitzhok Foundation has been helping needy repatriates and their families for 6.5 years. Why do our sponsors stay with us all this time? We provide targeted assistance and carefully check everyone who contacts us. We don’t just give money for a temporary solution, we make a plan to get out of the crisis. We provide not only financial assistance, but also advise everyone who has such a need. The Foundation has an important mission and goals, which we successfully fulfill by implementing all the projects we take on.Everything we do is aimed at integrating repatriates into Israeli society and at uniting Jews regardless of their country of origin.Together with our benefactors, we are building a new prosperous future according to our faith and all the commandments that God has given us.We appreciate any assistance and thank everyone who provides it. You too can become part of the community and care for the well-being of your neighbors and the future for all Jews.
Yeshiva of Staten Island
Yeshiva of Staten Island
Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem (MTJ) (Hebrew: מתיבתא תפארת ירושלים, Mesivta Tiferet Yerushaláyim) is a yeshiva in the Lower East Side of New York City. One of the oldest yeshivas in the city, MTJ was once led by Harav Hagaon Moshe Feinstein. A second campus, known as Yeshiva of Staten Island, is located in Staten Island, New York. The yeshiva was originally organized in 1905 as a synagogue, known as Congregation Tifereth Jerusalem, at 115 Hester Street in the Lower East Side neighborhood of New York City. In 1907, the congregation moved to 87 Eldridge Street and opened the yeshiva, originally calling it “Talmud Torah Tifereth Jerusalem Yeshiva.” This makes it one of the oldest yeshivas in New York City. Originally an elementary school, a high school was established in the late 1920s, and a post–high school yeshivah was later added. MTJ now offers a full range of classes, from pre-kindergarten through post-high school.
Yeshivath Beth Moshe
Yeshivath Beth Moshe
Yeshivath Beth Moshe of Scranton aims to promote advanced Jewish scholarship and research in classical Talmudic and Rabbinical Studies, and related academic disciplines. The Yeshiva also prepares students for careers in such fields as Rabbinics (pulpit or congregational rabbis), Jewish education (at the elementary, secondary and postsecondary levels), and school administration. A large number of courses and training programs are available to the student body.