For nearly a year the ongoing COVID pandemic has indefinitely suspended services, Sunday and Hebrew schools, and community celebrations as most of us are connected only virtually through Zoom. Pand...
War in Israel Resources
Once again, on a holy day of the Jewish calendar, the people of Israel have come under attack. Once again, the brave military forces of the State of Israel are responding and will defend our beloved Jewish state.
And, once again, the Jewish Federations across North America will act immediately and comprehensively to support our brothers and sisters as they defend Israel.
The needs are still evolving in Israel. When collective action is needed, Jewish Federations are there.
Am Yisrael Chai.
What our community can do
1) Share Your Voice: Post on social media, stay up-to-date on the talking points, and keep your community informed.
2) Donate: Jewish Federations have opened a fund to support Israel. Please donate here: https://jfeds.org/israelfund2023
3) Advocate: Tell your federal, state, and local elected officials and representatives to support Israel: https://jfeds.org/OperationSwordsofIronActionAlert
4) Gather: Hold a Solidarity Gathering/Vigil in your community.
5) Wear Your #BlueRibbonsforIsrael: Communities and leaders across North America are wearing their blue ribbons in solidarity with the hostages taken by Hamas in Israel and their families. Learn more and get your blue ribbon at BlueRibbonsforIsrael.org
Yael MDA
Dispatch shift managers like Yael have experienced challenges like never before.
A Magen David Adom call center dispatcher recalls what it was like on Oct 7th and the importance of the Federation upgraded ambulances to the teams she sends out.
Jewish Federation of Macon & Middle Georgia
Since 1942 your generous contributions have helped provide social welfare, social services and educational needs as well as community strengthening for Jews and others in Middle Georgia, Israel and 70 countries through the world. We are part of the Network of Independent Jewish Communities under the umbrella of the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA). JFNA is a top 10 rated charity which encompasses 148 Federations and 300 Network Communities. It raises and distributes over 2 billion dollars annually. For a list of organizations which we (JFMM) allocate to click here.
Scholarship Opportunity for Jewish Women at Weslyan College
There is an extraordinary scholarship opportunity for a female student who is a member of one of Georgia's Jewish congregations to receive a generous scholarship to attend Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. Wesleyan College was the first college in the world chartered to grant degrees to women, and since 1836, Wesleyan has been committed to women's education and helping every student find a unique voice and purpose, providing students an academically challenging and relevant liberal arts education. Their diverse, inclusive community encourages creativity, innovation, and leadership so all graduates are prepared to thrive in a complex world.
Thanks to a generous donor, they will be able to offer one qualified student who enters in Fall a full tuition scholarship plus room and board. Qualifications are as follows:
• Must be a resident of Georgia who is Jewish
• Must have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher (HOPE eligible)
• Must retain HOPE eligibility to maintain the full scholarship in subsequent years
• Student is responsible for Wesleyan fees and additional lab/course fees
• The award is for fall-spring, maximum four years (8 semesters)
If you know of a qualified student, please encourage her to apply to Wesleyan College using either
the free online application or the Common Application, and indicate her religious affiliation as
Jewish.
(https://auth.wesleyan.commonspotcloud.corn/admission/applyonline.cfm)
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Welcome to “Leadership Spotlight”, where Jewish Federation of Macon and Middle Georgia recognizes the achievements and talents of our outstanding community members.
“Spotlight” currently f...
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Welcome to “Leadership Spotlight”, where Jewish Federation of Macon and Middle Georgia recognizes the achievements and talents of our outstanding community members.
“Spotlight” current...
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National Read a Book Day falls annually on September 6 and is meant to serve as a reminder to all to make time to pick up a book and read. Today we’re giving a shoutout to @PJLibrary! What’s y...