The 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck about 10 miles southwest of the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince on Tuesday evening. The worst earthquake ever experienced by Haiti has left thousands dead and injured. Some 3 million Haitians may face hardship in the aftermath of this disaster.
The Jewish Federations of North America represents a continental Federation movement whose collective power makes an extraordinary impact on our global community and beyond, whenever and wherever the need, in collaboration with our historic partner agencies.
"Our hearts go out to the victims of this terrible tragedy in a nation already suffering from so many challenges," said Jerry Silverman, President and CEO of The Jewish Federations of North America.
"Working with our partners at JDC, The Jewish Federations of North America hopes to provide assistance and comfort to the people of Haiti, by using the reach of our continental movement for the deepest possible impact."
A number of mailboxes have been opened in the Jewish community to receive donations, including at the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC). Donations are being accepted online at www.JDC.org or by check mailed to: P.O Box 530, 132 East 43rd Street, New York, NY 10017 Attn: Haiti Crisis. The Jewish Coalition for Disaster Relief, which is administered by the JDC, is establishing a special Coalition for Haiti.
Temple Israel, located in Vestal, New York, is a modern, conservative synagogue founded in 1886 and is affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and the Jewish Theological Seminary.
Temple Israel provides a complete range of religious, educational, spiritual and pastoral services dedicated to the principle that our people's survival and our personal satisfaction depend upon a living heritage that is loyal to the past and relevant to the present.
Traditional in practice, yet sensitive to the diverse needs of all the members of the community, Temple Israel holds that the religious experience, as reflected in the synagogue, should be spiritually satisfying, intellectually honest and aesthetically appealing.
The synagogue, with its rich program of educational, social and cultural activities, aims to create a community of mutual support, intellectual vitality and spiritual sustenance. The active participation of all its members is encouraged.
Our website includes details on upcoming programming, religious services, links to educational resources and information about celebrating holidays, as well as Torah text and audio, community resources, and much more.
We offer a daily minyan at 5:30 pm in the downstairs chapel. Please join us and help make the minyan.
Temple Israel is proud to participate in the Interfaith Clergy Network
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