No images? Click here October 13, 2022 Network News Fall 2022 A Message From Our Leadership ![]() Shanah Tovah from Board Chair, I am so excited to be writing to you for the first time as the newly installed Chair of the Jewish Federations of North America. It is an honor and a privilege to serve in this role. SPOTLIGHT ON ISRAEL & OVERSEAS
The 2022 Annual Campaign Season Kicks Off with the New Year Network Communities across the country are kicking off the New Year of 5783 with Annual Campaign events with speakers arranged by JFNA to update community donors on our intensive global activities, especially regarding the situation in Ukraine and the inspiring Aliyah of Ethiopian Jews to Israel. Over the next several weeks, campaign events have been and will be held in Knoxville TN, Charleston WV, Tri-Cities TN, Gainesville FL, Huntington WV, Colorado Springs CO, Wilmington NC, Kenosha WI, Fayetteville NC, Monterey CA, Williamsport PA, and Montgomery AL. JFNA’s Marketing Department has made resources available for community customization for digital and print mailing, videos and digital messages. Please check out JFNA’s Annual Campaign marketing toolkit here with 2022’s theme of Today. Tomorrow. Always or contact network@jewishfederations.org for more information. ![]() Emergency Committee Responds to Domestic Disasters There are numerous examples where our system’s continental emergency response has made a significant difference in both local Jewish and non-Jewish communities impacted by disaster. From responding to Hurricane Hugo impact on the Southeast in 1989, through the rebuilding of the New Orleans Jewish community after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and the response to Superstorm Sandy in New York and New Jersey in 2012, to Hurricane Harvey in Texas, and Hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico and Florida, as well as, very recently, Hurricane Ian in Florida, our efforts have made a significant difference and provided a tremendous amount of attention and millions of dollars of funding dedicated to meeting the local needs. ![]() Planting Seeds for the Jewish Community of the Future Several years ago, I was sitting in shul with my oldest son who was 15 at the time. He was wandering through the depths of his fertile imagination during the sermon when the Rabbi said something about the concept of legacy. Suddenly, my son perked up and said, “Legacy…planting seeds in a garden that you never get to see grow.” Welling up with pride, I turned and looked at him prepared to fully acknowledge that he a) was paying attention in shul and b) had uttered such poignant words. Sensing that this was coming, he preempted me by saying, “Dad, it’s from Hamilton.” Regardless, the message stuck. When we leave a legacy gift, we are investing in something powerful for those whom we will never meet and making an impact that we will never see. JFNA Network Leave a Jewish Legacy Honor Roll ![]() During this holy day season, we are reminded that when the need is great, the strength of our collective community is greater. Supporting one another at times of challenge allow every one of us to feel an embrace of goodness. While we can’t know everything the new year will bring, we do know this. With your support, the Jewish Federations of North America will be there as we always have, tirelessly working to help transform thousands of lives globally with one simple action. Turn your wish for a brighter, safer New Year through your gift today. Shanah Tovah! Help make this a promising new year of 5783, filled with kindness.
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