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Together We Are Better: A Message From Our President & CEO

Shalom Chaverim,

Our world is chaotic. The number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. is continuing to rise. We get conflicting messages. Communities are beginning to open up in phases, but many people are still wary of re-engaging. Others are going about life as normal with no regard for social …

A New Meaning For Shabbat: A Message From Our President & CEO

Shalom Chaverim,

Another Friday has rolled around and here we are still under a stay at home order. I must admit, I am a bit relieved, as I fear that going back too soon to life as it was would cause a possible escalation in this deadly disease. So, I continue to make the best of things fro…

The Kaleidoscope Of Your Life: A Shabbat Message From Our President & CEO

Appreciation is recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something. Sounds simple, but it’s easier said than done. How often do we appreciate the beauty around us? The thick, emerald green grass, vividly colored pansies of yellow and purple, the perfectly shaped budd…

Kindness Makes A Difference: A Shabbat Message From Our President & CEO

Dear friends,

The minutes turn into hours. The hours turn into days. The days turn into months. And we are still here doing what we do best – reaching out to the community through calls, emails, Zoom, and texts.
 
We are all experiencing a new normal that fills us with trepidation, anxie…

Shabbat Shalom: A Message From National Women's Philanthropy

Shabbat shalom. I hope this pre-Passover Shabbat finds you and your family healthy amid social distancing.

This is the time of year we would all be scurrying to get the last crumb cleaned from our house, cooking for many, setting a beautiful table, having family gather together; and this …