Happy Passover from NECHAMA!

April 1, 2026 | Jewish Holidays, Updates

The NECHAMA staff extends a happy Passover to all those in our community who celebrate. The story of leaving exile and traveling to a place of hope resonates deeply with […]

NECHAMA Statement on the Temple Sinai Attack

March 13, 2026 | News, Updates

NECHAMA – Jewish Response to Disaster is horrified by yesterday’s attack at Temple Israel outside of Detroit, Michigan, the largest Reform congregation in the country. This was an attempt to […]

Parshat Vayakhel and Pekudei: Inspiration and Discipline

March 13, 2026 | Jewish Learning, Updates

Torah Tidbits with Rabbi Scott Klein: This week’s Torah portion is a combination of two sections, Vayakhel (meaning “and he assembled”) and Pekudei (meaning “accountings”). These texts remind us that […]

Parshat Tetzaveh: For Honor And For Beauty

February 27, 2026 | Jewish Learning, Updates

Torah Tidbits with NECHAMA, featuring Rabbi Scott Klein: In Parshat Tetzaveh, the Torah describes the priestly garments as being for l’chavod u’ltifaret—for honor and for beauty. These weren’t just clothes; […]

Parshat Beshalach: The First Step Into The Waters

January 30, 2026 | Jewish Learning, Updates

Shabbat Shalom! As we strive to connect our values with the timeless wisdom of our tradition, we are excited to begin sharing more frequent reflections on how the weekly Torah […]

Lights of Resilience 2025

December 22, 2025 | Jewish Holidays, Updates

As we conclude Hanukkah this evening, we would like to present “Lights of Resilience.” For each of the past eight nights, we shared a different message on social media from someone who […]

We Stand With the Jewish Community of Sydney

December 14, 2025 | News, Updates

At NECHAMA – Jewish Response to Disaster, we are heartbroken by the devastating terror attack at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia. The incident killed at least 15 victims and wounded […]

What NECHAMA Means to Me – Rabbi Robin Damsky

December 9, 2025 | Updates, What NECHAMA Means To Me

Rabbi Robin Damsky, a member of the North Carolina Jewish Clergy Association, joined NECHAMA on a recent volunteer trip in Asheville, NC, working alongside our Jewish Education and Engagement Lead, Rabbi […]

Build NECHAMA’s Future

November 25, 2025 | Funding, Updates

2025 was a year of remarkable growth for NECHAMA – Jewish Response to Disaster. We began the year by moving into the rebuilding phase of recovery for those affected by […]