Oklahoma Tornado Response

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 […]

April 28 Volunteer Event

May 3, 2024 | Updates

NECHAMA volunteers spent Sunday April 28th with our friends from Rebuilding Together New Orleans helping a Hurricane Ida survivor finally move back into her home. While Ida hit in August of […]

Spring Into Action: Stories of Impact

April 22, 2024 | Updates

Dear friend, As I organized our warehouse in preparation for the spring hurricane season, I came upon letters in our archives that flowed in after Hurricanes Katrina, Sandy, Maria, Harvey, Ida […]

NECHAMA – Jewish Response to Disaster has named Shlomo Rozenek Director of Development and Communications

April 8, 2024 | Updates

Stephan Kline, NECHAMA’s Chief Executive Officer, said “I am delighted to welcome Shlomo as a thought leader, partner, and someone who will be an integral contributor to NECHAMA’s growth. Shlomo’s […]

Hurricane Season 2024

April 5, 2024 | Updates

The meteorologists at Colorado State University’s (CSU) Tropical Weather and Climate Research Center have issued their annual forecast for the hurricane season. CSU is predicting an “extremely active” season. Their […]

Earthquake Safety 101

April 5, 2024 | Updates

You may have heard about (or experienced) the 4.8 magnitude earthquake in the New Jersey area. Earthquakes pose a unique safety risk as they are sudden and often come with […]

NOAA predicts a near-normal 2023 Atlantic hurricane season

June 1, 2023 | Updates

As the Atlantic Hurricane Season kicks off today, NOAA forecasts a near normal hurricane season this year. Current predictions estimate a range of 12 to 17 total named storms. Of […]

JNOLA group joins NECHAMA

May 16, 2023 | Hurricane Ida 2021-2023, Updates

On Sunday, May 14 a group of volunteers from JNOLA: Your Hub for Next Gen Jewish Life in New Orleans joined our team in Louisiana to work on the final […]

Lowe’s Reconstruction Grant Insulates Homes in Louisiana

April 13, 2023 | Hurricane Ida 2021-2023, Updates

Nearly one year ago, NECHAMA began the process of rebuilding homes with our partner, IOCC in Saint Charles Parish, LA. Currently, four homes are in the process of being rebuilt. […]