August 9, 2024 | Updates, What NECHAMA Means To Me
My favorite story, told in various ways, is about a bunch of starfish washed up on the beach. A young boy spent his time returning the starfish one by one […]
July 23, 2024 | Disaster Response, Uncategorized, Updates
Last week, my husband (NECHAMA Treasurer Aaron Bloom) and I had the pleasure and privilege of working with NECHAMA in Estherville, Iowa helping residents recover from the after effects of the tremendous flooding […]
July 17, 2024 | Disaster Response, Updates
Following intense flooding throughout the Midwest, NECHAMA deployed to Milford, Iowa to aid homeowners who suffered flood damage. NECHAMA’s presence on the ground made a deep impact on the community […]
July 2, 2024 | News, Updates
Yesterday, Hurricane Beryl struck Grenada, St. Vincent, and the Grenadines in the Southern Caribbean, causing numerous deaths and widespread destruction. While it is not expected to significantly impact the U.S., […]
June 21, 2024 | Hurricane Season, Updates
June 1st was the official start of the 2024 hurricane season. However, the arrival of the first named storm is given special reverence as the unofficial start of the season. […]
June 18, 2024 | News, Updates
The New York Times recently featured an article about the growing call for FEMA to recognize extreme heat as a serious disaster. At NECHAMA, we know firsthand the impact of […]
June 6, 2024 | News, Updates
NECHAMA CEO Stephan Kline wrote an opinion piece entitled “Tikkun Olam is a Tool to Combat Antisemitism” in EJewish Philanthropy, the preeminent newsletter for the Jewish nonprofit sector. As discussed […]
June 3, 2024 | Jewish Holidays, Updates
May 2024 marks the 19th consecutive annual celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM). President George W. Bush issued an executive order identifying this month back in 2006. This tradition […]
May 14, 2024 | Updates
Since April 26, well over 100 tornadoes have hit the Midwest. Over 30 of those impacted Oklahoma, with major forecasters predicting more to come. As soon as the first tornadoes […]