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Central U.S Disaster Relief

UJC LAUNCHES EMERGENCY FUND TO HELP WEATHER-BATTERED COMMUNITIES IN THE CENTRAL U.S.

United Jewish Communities/the Federations of North America today launched a relief effort for victims of natural disasters, including floods and tornadoes, that have wreaked havoc in the central United States since mid-May. To donate, please click here. Click here to read the complete story

Israel Advocacy comes to Long Beach

Israel Advocacy Speaker's Bureau is underway for a great year of volunteers who are going out in the Long Beach community to speak on Israel's Hope For Peace. Click this link if you would like to learn more or help in our community efforts. more

IN THE NEWS...

Jewish Food Pantries Feel Squeeze

Jacob Berkman

NEW YORK (JTA) – In her 15 years at the Yad Ezra kosher food bank in Berkley, Mich., Leah Luger has never seen a situation quite as bad.
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Avi Chai Invests in People

Jacob Berkman

NEW YORK (JTA) -- The philanthropic trend toward investing in people rather than projects is getting a boost from one of America's largest Jewish foundations. read more...

The Jewish Women's Network of the Jewish Federation's Women's Division Present...

Wednesday, Aug. 13th, 2008

Summer Social ~ Shmooze, Socialize and Shop!
Wed., Aug. 13th, 2008

Alpert Jewish Community Center
3801 E. Willow St.
Long Beach, CA 90815

Share in the talents of our local women.
Enjoy an evening of friendship, exchange books
and enjoy a BBQ dinner.

Please click here to sign up online