Jewish Federation of Madison

Join us on Sunday, September 15, for an evening of community to kick off the 2024 Annual Tzedakah Campaign with delicious kosher food by Adamah (including schnitzel and dessert), sparkling champagne, good company, and an inspiring conversation with in-person keynote speaker Andy Hochberg on "Jewish Leadership in Times of Emergency.” If there is enough interest, we will offer on-site kids' programming and childcare while parents attend the kickoff. A request for childcare is required with registration. See more details and register to attend at https://lnkd.in/gMQ2QGSU This event is free and open to the community. Attending the kickoff event implies a commitment to contribute to the Jewish Federation of Madison's 2024 Annual Tzedakah Campaign. As One, we make a difference.

We’re excited to announce a fun and impactful way to make a difference for our campers at Camp Shalom through our recently launched Playground Matching Grant. For every $2 you donate, the Harold Grinspoon Foundation will generously donate $1! The camp community has enjoyed our current Noah’s Ark-themed playground for many years, but it needs replacing due to the significant repairs needed to remain a safe and accessible place to play. The funds from this matching grant will help with the cost of building a new, modern, and inclusive playground at Camp Shalom. To Donate: https://lnkd.in/gQJV9Gz9

We hope you have an enjoyable and restful #LaborDay.

We are devastated by the news that Hamas has murdered six more hostages they abducted on October 7. Our hearts are with the families and their loved ones during this time of unimaginable loss. We mourn the loss of these innocents, Hersh Goldberg-Polin z”l, Eden Yerushalmi z”l, Carmel Gat z”l, Almog Sarusi z”l, Alex Lubnov z”l, and Ori Danino z”l. May their memories be for a blessing.

Join us for an evening of community to kick off the 2024 Annual Tzedakah Campaign with delicious food by Adamah, sparkling champagne, good company, and an inspiring conversation about Jewish leadership in times of emergency with keynote speaker Andrew Hochberg on Sunday, September 15, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, at Beth Israel Center. See more details and register at: https://lnkd.in/gMQ2QGSU

Since Oct. 7, the #JewishFederations system has raised $833M and allocated $433M to 520 NGOs (as of June) to meet the needs of Israelis in this moment, representing over 50% of the funds from the global Jewish community, according to the Israeli Ministry of Diaspora Affairs. Here’s a look at how your incredible generosity has reached Israelis in need, including the latest Impact Report from Jewish Federations of North America: https://lnkd.in/gqWP3jBT

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Thanks to The Tepper Foundation and Jewish Federations of North America for providing the Jewish Federation of Madison with a generous grant to enhance security for Jewish early childhood programs. Madison is one of 76 local Jewish Federations receiving funds from the $9M being distributed. We're committed to creating safe spaces for our children and sharing our security expertise with other faith-based organizations. Together, we will build a stronger community for all. Read more on FedBeat: https://lnkd.in/geybZ-bw

For decades, President Biden has been a true friend of the Jewish community and a steadfast supporter of Israel, describing himself as a “Zionist in my heart” and becoming the first sitting U.S. president to visit Israel during wartime in the aftermath of the horrific October 7th attacks. He has left his mark on the Jewish community and for that, Jewish Federations of North America are grateful and wish him luck in the final months of his presidency and in his future. Read our full statement: https://lnkd.in/eUAR8Pzh  

Our Executive Director Alan Klugman and Executive Committee Board Members (and Annual Tzedakah Campaign Co-Chairs) Lainie Minkoff and Jeremy Tunis traveled to Berlin and Israel this month to participate in a mission with other #JewishFederations leaders. They met with individuals affected by the atrocities of October 7 and organizations working to support them, as well as those supporting refugees and Jewish communities in Europe - witnessing the impact of our Madison community's Israel and overseas allocation dollars at work. Israel Update: Presentation on Mission to Berlin and Israel Tuesday, July 30, at 7:00 pm, on Zoom Join Alan, Lainie, and Jeremy for a special presentation to relaunch our weekly Israel Update to the community. They will report on their recent mission trip to share what they learned about the challenges Israelis are facing after 9+ months of war, how Germany is responding to antisemitism (and what we can learn about our own country's response to this issue), and the incredible work we are doing thanks to our partners on the ground, made possible by our support. Register to attend the presentation on Zoom: https://lnkd.in/gFtcFd4n Read more about the mission on FedBeat: https://lnkd.in/gCwEjD9U Shabbat Shalom! Have a restful and peaceful weekend.