Hurricanes and Extreme Heat
June 18, 2024 | News, UpdatesThe 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 […]
Tikkun Olam is a Tool to Combat Antisemitism
June 6, 2024 | News, UpdatesNECHAMA 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 […]
NECHAMA Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month
June 3, 2024 | Jewish Holidays, UpdatesMay 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 […]
Oklahoma Tornado Response
May 14, 2024 | UpdatesSince 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 | UpdatesNECHAMA 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 | UpdatesDear 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 | UpdatesStephan 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 | UpdatesThe 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 | UpdatesYou 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 […]
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