works in more than 70 countries and in Israel to alleviate hunger and hardship, rescue Jews in danger, create lasting connections to Jewish life, and provide immediate relief and long-term development support for victims of natural and man-made disasters.
Nurturing a Jewish Future
The future of the Jewish community belongs to our children and it is built on what we do today. Federation creates opportunities for young people of all ages to build relationships with Jewish peers, develop strong Jewish identities and engage in Jewish life in the Berkshires and Israel. Last year we served over 400 local children through the following programs:
- PJ library Books and Resources
- Jewish Education Grants to Local Congregational Schools
- Family Programming
- Holocaust Education Daytrip to the Jewish Heritage Museum
- Public School Advocacy and Antisemitism Support
- A World of Difference Anti-bias Peer Training Program in Berkshire County Schools
- Jewish Overnight Camp Scholarships
- Jewish Day Camp Scholarships
- Israel Study/Travel Scholarships
- College Scholarship Opportunity
- Berkshire B’nai Tzedak Youth Foundation Grant
- Taglit – Birthright Trips to Israel
- UMASS Hillel and Williams College Jewish Religious Center, program and holiday Meal Support
Israel and Overseas Partners
Strengthening Jewish communities in Israel and around the world has always been a priority for the Berkshire Jewish Community. Through our Israel and Overseas allocations, your contribution to the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires also sustains Jewish life and supports lifesaving humanitarian work through these global partners:
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THE JEWISH AGENCY FOR ISRAEL
addresses the most pressing issues in Jewish life by working to inspire Jews throughout the world to connect with their people, heritage and land, and empowers them to build a thriving Jewish future and strong Israel. And the Jewish Agency facilitates aliyah for those who choose to make Israel their home.
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WORLD ORT
works for the advancement of the Jewish People through education and training for employment; to provide individuals worldwide with the skills and knowledge necessary to cope with the challenges of their environment, and to foster economic self-sufficiency, mobility and a sense of identity through the use of state-of-the-art technology.