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s ee how far your gift can go... INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS: CORE OVERSEAS FUNDING JFNA: THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA The Federation movement, collectively among the top 10 charities on the continent, protects and enhances the well­being of worldwide through the values of tikkun olam (repairing the world), tzedakah (charity and social justice) and Torah.

JAFI: THE JEWISH AGENCY FOR Since 1929, JAFI has worked to secure a vibrant Jewish future. They played an instrumental role in founding and building the State of Israel and continue to serve as the main link between the and Jewish communities around the world. This global partnership has enabled JAFI to address the challenges we face as a community in every generation.

JDC: AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE The JDC is the world’s leading Jewish humanitarian assistance organization. JDC leverages a century’s experience confronting poverty and crisis around the world to save the world’s poorest Jews, revitalize Jewish life, empower Israel’s future, develop tomorrow’s Jewish leaders and rescue victim of global emergencies.organization.

WORLD ORT began in 1880 and is now the world’s largest non­government Jewish education and vocational training organization. Now operating in 59 countries and serving approximately 300,000 students, ORT’s mission is to provide communities with the skills and knowledge necessary to cope w ith the complexities and uncertainties of their environment. OTHER INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS ETGARIM: ISRAEL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DISABLED promotes outdoor activities and educational programs for youth with special needs, with special emphasis on socializing within the group.

HIAS: THE HEBREW IMMIGRANT AID SOCIETY HIAS stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety and freedom – rescuing people whose lives are in danger for being who they are.

JRCC: THE RAPE CRISIS CENTER was founded in 1981 in memory of Linda Feldman for survivors of rape and sexual assault. Since then, the JRCC has evolved into a leading human rights organization in Jerusalem devoted to gender equality and combating violence against women and girls . P2G: PARTNERSHIP2GETHER, DIMONA, ISRAEL is the Jewish Agency's ‘Peoplehood Platform’ that has become the paradigm for successfully partnering global Jewish communities directly with Israeli communities. P2G connects 450 Jewish and Israeli communities in 46 city­to­city and region­ to­region Partnerships.

TAGLIT­ is a program that provides Jewish young adults 18­26 with the opportunity to visit Israel with their peers. This is a FREE trip underwritten by donors in our community and around the world who give to Federations. see how far your gift can go...

NATIONAL PARTNERS AMERICAN FRIENDS OF RABIN MEDICAL CENTER supports innovative medical treatment and care at Israel’s Rabin Medical Center for one million patients annually.

B'NAI B'RITH INTERNATIONAL has advocated for global Jewry and championed the cause of human rights since 1843. Today, B’nai B’rith has a presence in more than 50 countries, and is recognized as: a vital voice in promoting Jewish unity and continuity, a leader in disaster relief, a tireless advocate on behalf of senior citizens & a staunch defender of the State of Israel.

FRIENDS OF INTRA: THE ISRAEL NATIONAL THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOCIATION INTRA is a nonprofit that provides equine assisted therapy to improve the lives of people with a variety of physical, mental, and emotional challenges.

JNF: THE performs groundbreaking works to develop the through: ecology, community building, security, education, research, development and tourism.

MAZON: THE JEWISH RESPONSE TO HUNGER functions to end hunger in the United States and Israel. Mazon advocates to ensure that all those who are hungry have access to nutritious food today and demand government policies to assure no one goes hungry tomorrow.

NACOEJ: NORTH AMERICAN CONFERENCE ON ETHIOPIAN JEWRY was founded in 1982 with four mandates:to help Ethiopian Jews survive in Ethiopia; to assist them in reaching Israel; to aid in their absorption into Israeli society; and to preserve their unique & ancient culture.

NCSEJ: THE NATIONAL COALITION SUPPORTING EURASIAN JEWRY is the organized American Jewish community’s voice for Jews and Jewish concerns in Eastern Europe and Eurasia. The agency was founded in 1971 as the National Conference on Soviet Jewry, and today works to empower and protect Jews by fostering cooperation between the U.S. government, U.S. Jewish organizations, and the governments and Jewish communities in the Eurasian region.

SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER is a global human rights organization researching and hate in a historic and contemporary context. The Center confronts anti­Semitism, hate and terrorism, promotes human rights and dignity, stands with Israel, defends the safety of Jews worldwide, and te aches the lessons of the Holocaust for future generations. DONOR DESIGNATED GIFTS AMERICAN SUPPORTERS OF YEDID is the only national organization in Israel that empowers Israelis to break the cycle of poverty through free individual legal and social assistance, community education initiatives and grassroots organizing for social change. YEDID is founded upon the value of empowerment. Their Mission is to empower low­income and middle­class people to reach self­ sufficiency by helping them to help themselves and so create a stronger future for themselves, their families and the entire society. see how far your gift can go...

DONOR DESIGNATED GIFTS: CONTINUED N.E. MILES The NEMJDS is a remarkable place of learning where children can grow into the best version of themselves. The program imbues young people with a love of learning, a love of self, a love of community, and a love of Jewish values and traditions.

LAUDER­MORASHA SCHOOL IN The mission of the Ronald S. Lauder Foundation's Schools is to: provide excellent Jewish education, ignite the spark of Yiddishkite in their pupils and their families, cultivate positive , explore and celebrate values of the Jewish tradition, experience Jewish life at the Schools and live it at home, teach Torah: its values, wisdom and its modern relevance, and teach about Jewish heritage and the moral compass of the Jewish tradition.

YOUTH FUTURES: MENTORING FOR AT RISK CHILDREN is a Jewish Agency flagship program that provides community­based mentoring for at­risk pre­teens and adolescents in Israel. LOCAL & REGIONAL PARTNERS ADL: THE ANTI­DEFAMATION LEAGUE, SOUTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE The ADL was founded in 1913 to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all. Now the nation’s premier civil rights/human relations agency, the ADL fights all forms of bigotry, defending democratic ideals and protecting civil rights for all.

ALABAMA HOLOCAUST COMMISSION The Holocaust Commission, a state agency, utilizes both public and private resources to provide Holocaust and genocide education to all Alabamians, in hopes of teaching remembrance as well as cultivating a sense of our individual and collective responsibilities in maintaining human rights. The Commission’s services and resources include first­hand Holocaust survivor testimony for educators, students, religious and civic organizations. The Alabama Holocaust Commission is dedicated to honoring the memory of the millions who perished during the Nazi era, and foster an understanding of one of the darkest periods in the history of humankind.

HILLEL: THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE Hillel is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world, serving Jewish students at more than 550 colleges and universities as they work to inspire students commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel. Hillels at the University of Alabama and Auburn University further the JFCA's goal of Jewish continuity by strengthening the Jewish identity of college students of Alabama campuses through social, cultural & social justice programs; leadership development initiatives; and Israel education programs.

ISJL: THE INSTITUTE OF SOUTHERN JEWISH LIFE Promotes Judaism and heritage through innovative programs and shared resources. The ISJL delivers rabbinic services, educational programs, and cultural events to communities seeking new solutions, or where Jewish resources are limited. The ISJL also provides historic preservation and community engagement throughout the South.

JCRS: JEWISH CHILDREN'S REGIONAL SERVICES The JCRS is the nation's only regional Jewish child welfare organization and the oldest existing Jewish child welfare agency in the US. The organization is dedicated to the well­being of Jewish children and youth throughout seven Southern states, including Alabama. MORE LOCAL & REGIONAL PARTNERS, PROGRAMS & SERVICES COMMUNITY SHLICHIM PROGRAM The JFCA entered its 10th year working with the Jewish LOCAL : ISRAEL Agency to nurture the passion for Israel in Central EDUCATION The JFCA promotes their goal of Alabama through our participation as a host for Jewish continuity by providing funding for local Community Shlichim, or Israeli emissaries. Our goal synagogues to educate the Jewish community on of hosting these young educators is to strengthen important topics and issues related to Israel. ties between: the local community, the State of Israel, its people & Jewish life/communities around OVERNIGHT CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS provide the world. JFCA slichim attempt to fulfill their role by families financial aid for their children to have the developing and implementing programs which opportunity to attend overnight Jewish summer enhance Jewish identity & an awareness of the camp, gaining experiences deeply rooted in Jewish significance of Israel in the lives of modern Jews as values. well as those who have few, if any, ties to the Jewish community. PJ LIBRARY The PJ Library Program furthers the INTERFAITH MONTGOMERY is a group of goal of Jewish continuity by engaging Jewish representatives of faith communities of various families with young children (6 months to 8 years) traditions that gathers for fellowship, education, and by distributing free, age­appropriate Jewish­content advocacy. books and music each month. In Central Alabama, we currently have 24 children enrolled. ISRAEL TRIP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TEENS The JFCA provide families financial aid for their children SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICES: CENTRAL to have the opportunity to attend overnight Jewish ALABAMA The JFCA provides social welfare summer camp, gaining experiences deeply rooted services to all of those in need in Central Alabama in Jewish values. through our partnership with the Family Guidance Center of Alabama (FGC). KARS: KOL­AMI RELIGIOUS SCHOOL, MONTGOMERY, AL provides educational & social TZEDAKAH PROGRAM JFCA's ''Charity Can' is a activities for the children from our local Jewish great way for members of the local community to community. The mission at Kol Ami is to learn about charitable giving from a young age. The strengthen our children's faith in G­d, their love of funds collected from this effort are used in the Torah & their identification with the Jewish people. various philanthropic channels created by the KARS uses a non­denominational curriculum Federation's network of partner organizations developed by the ISJL. around the world. L'CHAIM LEAGUE The L'Chaim League was established in 1985 through the generosity of the YAD: YOUNG ADULT DIVISION JFCA’s YAD family of Lucien S. Loeb, who created a memorial represents the next generation of Jewish fund in order to provide the seniors of Temple Beth leadership, ages 21­45. Our local young adults Or with a Jewish connection through social events, actively engage in social, philanthropic, networking, activities, home bound visitations & community leadership, and educational programs in the River service projects. Today, the L’Chaim League Region. YAD provides an open venue for young serves the entire local Jewish community, Jewish adults to connect in meaningful ways to the welcoming all seniors who are interested in joining. local Jewish community & the work of Federation.