Archive for the ‘JGooders Gems’ Category
From Hospital Bedside to Organizational Hero
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Ezer 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…
Marking International Women’s Day
Monday, March 8th, 2010
Here at JGooders we wanted to take a few minutes and mark March 8, 2010 with others around the world as International Women’s Day and share with you some of the unique and important projects that we have focusing on women…
30 Years of Orr Shalom
Sunday, February 14th, 2010
This 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…
Jewish and Israeli Responses to Haiti – Inspirational for All
Monday, February 1st, 2010
The global response to the tragedy in Haiti has been tremendously moving and reflects the incredible power humankind has when working together. From individual responsibility, together we have created an unprecedented communal response. No one can be prouder than the Jewish and Israeli communities – from the much-lauded field hospitals, to the millions raised by NGOs – even the media has highlighted our impressive work…
The Orphelina Orphanage in Haiti
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
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….
A Great End to 2009, a Great Beginning to 2010
Sunday, January 10th, 2010
JGooders ends the year on a high note, helping organizations raise $80,000 in just four weeks. We also gave away thousands of dollars in prizes – to find out which organizations won and why – read on…
As We Turn the Corner…
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
As we mark the end of 2009, and the first decade of the new millennium, JGooders invites you to join the thousands of people globally who support important social causes in Israel and the Jewish world. A gift of any size, even just $5, is of utmost importance…
The Real Meaning of Hanukkah
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
One must wonder what we celebrate. The heroic rebellion of the Hasmoneans? Maybe it is the need to remember that we are not that strong as a people? While some might say that we were forced into the Hellenistic form of living, others might argue that we were easily tempted and maybe today things aren’t all that different…
Online Anonymity has its Roots in the Rabbis
Sunday, December 13th, 2009
In a very interesting way, online anonymity coincides with a very old way of giving in Jewish tradition. The Rabbis placed giving charity in secret (‘Matan Baseter’) as the noblest form of philanthropy. It is not only that the benefactor is not exposed to the giver and therefore does not feel ashamed when receiving the gift; it is also that the giver gains nothing apart from the benefit of a pure act of giving.
Master Online Fundraising on Your Own
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
JGooders reveals new Resource and Help section today – providing all organization with access to key research about online giving as well as tips and tricks for maximizing their use of JGooders tool. Read more about the unique resources the site offers…
