UPDATE ON UJC RELIEF FUND FOR COMMUNITIES IN THE CENTRAL U.S.

United Jewish Communities/the Federations of North America launched a relief effort June 19 for victims of natural disasters, including flooding, storms and tornadoes that have wreaked havoc in the central United States since mid-May. In cooperation with local federations, the UJC Central U.S. Disaster Relief Fund has raised nearly $50,000 to date to help victims in the Jewish and general populations, with funds going to local communities affected by these disasters. To read more or donate click here

A Community Mitzvah Day, “Helping Hands to Heal the World.” was held on June 1, 2008. This program brought together families and individuals from the Worcester area to participate in service and giving back to the community. This event was sponsored through a grant from the Jewish Federation of Central Massachusetts and was held at the Worcester Jewish Community Center and other locations around Worcester. Click here to see photos from this event.

SNEC Mission to Israel November 10-20, 2008

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Did you ever wonder what our Federation Campaign is all about?

A gift to federation changes lives. Every year, Jewish Federations raise nearly $850 million that literally turns the lights on for the world’s 13 million Jews. And behind those numbers, there are people. They are individuals with names, faces and stories. They live in Israel, in the former Soviet Union, in Ethiopia, and in our own community. Your gift restores their hope and dignity, pays for food, medicine and heat, brings them home to Israel.

Each year, thanks to the Annual Campaign, much-needed dollars sustain family services, nursing homes, JCCs, Jewish summer camps, Israel experiences, Hillels, day schools and synagogue programs. And each year, the same money accomplishes less. The federation has time and time again shown how we as a people rise to so many occasions. Be a part of this generous, pluralistic, and big-hearted community. Live Generously. It will do a world of good.