Updates

December 12, 2024

Rabbi Michael Wolk: My Recent Experience with NECHAMA

NECHAMA has had the pleasure of welcoming many groups of volunteers to our work site in Western North Carolina. We... Read More

November 21, 2024

A message from our CEO and Board President

Dear friend,   NECHAMA provides security, stability, and nechama (Hebrew for comfort) for victims of natural disasters. As 2024 comes to an end,... Read More

November 3, 2024

Hurricane Francine 2024 Wrap-Up

On September 11, 2024, Hurricane Francine hit southeast Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane and quickly downgraded to a Category... Read More

October 28, 2024

Hurricane Helene Update 10.28.24

NECHAMA extends its thanks to Temple Israel of Charlotte for sending a wonderful group of volunteers this past Monday! We... Read More

October 22, 2024

Hurricane Helene Update 10.22.2024

After Hurricane Helene hit late in the night on September 26, we mobilized our response team immediately. What started with... Read More

October 21, 2024

We’re Hiring! Director of Finance & Administration

NECHAMA – Jewish Response to Disaster is hiring a Director of Finance & Administration. Job Parameters: Full-time remote position. Work... Read More

October 10, 2024

Hurricane Milton’s Arrival

Hurricane Milton made landfall last night at 8:10 pm at Siesta Key near Sarasota on Florida’s Gulf Coast. After its unprecedented... Read More

October 1, 2024

Hurricane Helene Update – October 1, 2024

Since Helene’s arrival last week in Florida, the NECHAMA team has been working around the clock to assess the damage... Read More

September 27, 2024

Hurricane Helene Hits Florida

Hurricane Helene made landfall late last night on the Big Bend of Florida as a devastating Category 4 storm, with 140+... Read More