May 22, 2015 | Annual Campaign, Israel & Overseas
“I’d never been to Israel before, I’m 58 years old now, I was 57 when I went. I said to myself, ‘I’m long overdue’, I really want to go. I may or may not go after this, but I really want to go”, recalled Steve Renas, a retired...
May 13, 2015 | Annual Campaign, Israel & Overseas
Following the deadly earthquake that struck Nepal in late April, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) is providing relief and medical supplies – including shelter, nutritional items, sanitation, and water – for survivors of the tremor that killed at...
May 8, 2015 | Annual Campaign, JFGD, JFS
As part of the Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign, we’re sharing local stories of how Jewish Daytonians are participating in the act of Tikkun Olam, healing the world. Stay tuned this summer for stories every week celebrating Tikkun Olam locally here in...
May 3, 2015 | Annual Campaign, JFGD
Tikkun Olam is a Hebrew phrase and key Jewish belief which references the shared responsibility to heal, repair, and transform the world. 100 Days of Tikkun Olam kicks off tonight, May 3, at our Presidents Dinner.We will be sharing stories of healing locally and...
