MARCH 3 ANNUAL WOMEN'S EVENT with Author TOVA MIRVIS
MARCH 10 RETURN OF THE JEW: A New Generation of Jews in Poland with author Katka Reszke ~ co-sponsored with Hadassah
APRIL 3 Join the MVJF Team for the "Run for the Troops" 5K
APRIL 9 TRIVIA NIGHT with A TASTE OF SCOTCH ~ A "Spirited" Evening of Questions and Answers
co-sponsored with Run for the Troops
MAY 1 ANNUAL JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL 2:30 PM "DOUGH" 4:30 PM "THE LAST MENTSCH"
JULY 8 CONVERSATION WITH CONGRESSWOMAN NIKI TSONGAS 6:30 PM
JEWISH FEDERATIONS HELP WITH RELIEF EFFORTS FOR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS
Together, We are helping the Jews in Ukraine
The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee’s annual Winter Relief program – delivering tons of heating fuel, warm bedding, and clothing to needy Jews across the former Soviet Union – has been critically expanded in Ukraine this year to respond to a harsh winter worsened by the country’s energy crisis, skyrocketing costs, ongoing unrest, and the growing needs of displaced Jews. JDC staff and professionals at the thirty two JDC-supported Hesed social welfare centers in Ukraine are providing extra winter supplies and services to poor elderly, including Nazi victims, struggling families, and displaced Jews who often cannot afford their utility bills or have direct access to heating supplies
Your gift to the MVJF Annual Campaign will help needy Jews in Ukraine. Winter is Here, Please Act Now.
Jewish Federations Address Anti-Semitism in France
Since the horrific events in France there has been an outpouring of support from the North American Jewish community. Jewish Federations across the continent have held vigils and memorial services and provided philanthropic support to help victims’ families and enhance security at the nearly 500 Jewish sites throughout France, from schools to supermarkets. Of particular concern is the safety of the more than 32,000 children attending Jewish day schools.
The Conseil Représentatif des Institutions Juives de France (the Umbrella Body for French Jewish Organizations) reports that violent anti-Semitic acts doubled in France. Jewish Federations and our partner agencies will be there to support and assist the Jews in France and Europe, whether they choose to stay in their respective nations and combat anti-Semitism, or they make aliyah, or resettle in North America, as so many Europeans did in past centuries.
MVJF Camp Hadar, located on Captain's Pond in Salem, NH, provides campers with a safe, enjoyable and rewarding day camping experience in a Jewish cultural environment. Campers ages 4-15, who are led by an experienced, professional staff, participate in a wide range of waterfront, sports, arts and crafts, Judaic culture workshops, activities and special events.
The Merrimack Valley Jewish Federation Celebrated 25 Years of Service to our community and our people with a fabulous Gala on June 8, 2014! It was our privilege to honor our founders and a pleasure to present Young Leadership and Tikkun Olam awards. Above find the Bendetson Family celebrating the accomplishments of MVJF founding member, husband, father and grandfather Norris Bendetson z"l.
When the cry for help rang out from Israeli citizens suffering amidst rocket attacks from Gaza, our community responded. We came together with common purpose to provide services through Federation partner organizations in Israel. Your generosity and commitment helped enable the extraordinary work of the Joint Distribution Committee, Jewish Agency for Israel and World ORT to heal those who were hurting, repair what was damaged and provide support for First Responders. Thank you ~ Todah Rabbah.
