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The Devorah Silin and Samuel Heinrich Winograd Workshop Center

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

It is rather unusual for an online giving platform to engage in raising a large gift to construct a new workshop room. We were happy for JGooders to do that and help NA LAGA’AT get this generous gift of 120,000 NIS from the Deborah Silin and Samuel Heinrich Winograd Fund.
The NA LAGA’AT Center in Jaffa includes a theater emsemble of deaf and blind actors, a café with deaf waiters, and a “Dining in the Dark” restaurant with blind waiters!

Thumbs Up for Megan Fox & UJA-Federation

Monday, May 10th, 2010

Thousands of tweets. Hundreds of thousands of hits. Millions watching the video clips.
The earthquake in Haiti? No.
I know, it’s the new Apple iPad? Afraid not!
The story on the Times Square bomber? Not even warm!
Then what, for goodness’ sake?
Megan Fox’s thumb.
Megan Fox’s thumb? Stu, what are you talking about?

The Naked Philanthropist

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

Have you ever thought about how you give? Or how you want to give in the future? Like many young professionals, the current economic climate may be affecting your current or future giving patterns. You may be waiting to give until you have established your career, until you start generating some disposable income, or until the market picks up again.

Food For Thought… Much Tastier Than Matzah

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

I reluctantly put away my costume and wave goodbye to Purim as Passover rapidly rolls in. Along with a dedicated cleaning, I find myself preparing for Pessach in a new way, merging myself with generations past and present as I am reminded of my personal freedoms. This year I am recognizing that my choices make a difference, that my desire to give is actually a duty, and that the ability to do so is truly a blessing.

From Hospital Bedside to Organizational Hero

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Ezer MizionEzer Mizion – which runs the critical International Jewish Bone Marrow Registry shares the moving story of its roots. Learn how one man created an organization that today serves over 650,000 people with food, medical needs and more…

Tikkun Olam 2.0 – An Introduction to Online Fundraising

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Tikkun OlamParticipant Gayle Shimoff of Partners with Parents blogs about her decision to attend the JGooders online fundraising seminar, what she learned and how she will implement her new-found knowledge and connections…

30 Years of Orr Shalom

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

Orr Shalom Celebrates 30 YearsThis year, Orr Shalom celebrates its 30th birthday. During that time, it has become Israel’s largest organization providing homes for children and youth who have been removed from their homes by the social welfare services following severe abuse or neglect. The organization cares for over 1,300 in a wide-range of activities…

The Orphelina Orphanage in Haiti

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

IFA on the ground in Haiti Another guest blog from Sima Simon: part 2 of a first-hand account of the Israel Flying Aid Delegation to Haiti – helping a girl’s orphanage get back on its feet. To learn more about Jewish and Israeli projects helping in Haiti – and to support their important work – visit the JGooders Haiti Relief Page….

On the Ground in Haiti

Monday, January 25th, 2010

Cheering Children in Haiti Sima Simon with the Israel Flying Aid Delegation to Haiti shares her first-hand experience on the ground and the project the group is beginning to help orphaned children…

Small Deeds: Big Change

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

Daily ChallengeWhile drastic changes or large-scale efforts are often the quickest to get notice, it’s the small things we do in our daily life that affect those around us and end up making the largest impact…