Hurricane Helene Hits Florida

September 27, 2024 | Hurricane Helene, Updates

Hurricane Helene made landfall late last night on the Big Bend of Florida as a devastating Category 4 storm, with 140+ mph winds, storm surges as high as 20 feet, and […]

Worldwide Premier: History of NECHAMA Documentary

September 26, 2024 | News, Updates

Last week, on September 15, the Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival hosted the world premier for a new documentary detailing the history of NECHAMA. The documentary showcases how Steve Lear, […]

Hurricane Francine Hits Louisiana

September 13, 2024 | News, Updates

Hurricane Francine made landfall on Wednesday evening, September 11 in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana (about 50 miles southwest of New Orleans) as a category 2 hurricane, with powerful winds at 100 […]

What NECHAMA Means To Me – Rabbi Aaron Gaber

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 […]

My Experience Responding to the Iowa Floods

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 […]

Iowa Flood Response 2024

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 […]

Hurricane Beryl

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., […]

NECHAMA Gears Up For An Active Hurricane Season

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. […]

Hurricanes and Extreme Heat

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 […]