The situation with COVID-19 is changing daily, and we are continuing to adapt in real time to the shifting circumstances. I want to assure you that although our team at Federation is working remotely, we are fully operational and committed to continuing our important work. This includes helping our most vulnerable community members and
protecting our vital institutions.
Here is a summary of our efforts over the last few days:
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The Jewish Community Pandemic Emergency Relief Fund will help our institutions manage through the COVID-19 crisis, address social service needs, and provide emergency assistance to community members in need. We are $24,000 away from our initial goal of $100,000.
Click here
to make a gift now.
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Federation, and members of the community, have committed over $100,000 to the First Coast Relief Fund. These funds can be accessed through JFCS for members of our Jewish community. Please call Hilary for more information:
904-394-5722.
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Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) provides informative resources and connections to a virtual community, visit
www.jewishtogether.org
.
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In a time of social-distancing, volunteering would seem to be counter to what we should be doing, however, we have compiled a number of volunteer opportunities where you can safely help your community.
Click here
to sign up.
*If you or anyone you know cannot leave your home to go shopping, we have a team of volunteers willing to assist you with this. Please call me at 904-616-1007 and we will work on getting you assistance.
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We have compiled a listing of local religious services and other virtual gatherings, as well as online resources for families and children, health and wellness, kosher food delivery and more. For more information,
click here
.
Of course, Federation’s response is but one piece of what our community is doing as a whole. We are inspired by the many acts of care and compassion we are seeing across Northeast Florida, and are grateful to all of you for your support and for all you are doing
to help others during this time. It is clear our community is well equipped to look after one another, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Thank you again for being an integral part of this effort and for all you have done to build a strong and caring community. We will continue to stay in touch regularly, in the days and weeks ahead, so that we can continue to make it through this difficult time together.
Wishing you and your family a healthy, restful Shabbat Shalom,
Alan Margolies,
Executive Director
