EveryONE Counts: 2018 Annual Campaign Brochure

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everyONE counts 2018 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island is dedicated to building a stronger and more inclusive community here at home, in Israel and around the world. We are fueled by Jewish values and driven by tradition—reimagined for today’s world.

Together, with your support, we are committed to strengthening lives and communities everywhere.

The Jewish Alliance Annual Campaign represents a sacred opportunity to do good in the world locally, nationally and globally.

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The stories highlighted in this brochure are just a few examples of the impact of your donation.

See the back cover for a full list of agencies and organizations who receive funding from the Alliancethanks to your support of the Annual Campaign.

Because of you, our local and global partners are sustaining and strengthening Jewish life every day.

REPLACING DESPAIR

WITH DIGNITY There may be borders between us and our circumstances may vary. But when a child cries out in hunger – when a family is in financial need – when a community lies in ruin – the differences among us disappear. Our commitment to easing suffering is greater than anything that may seem to separate us from those in need. With your support, the Jewish Alliance is able to reach out in ways no one else can or will. Replacing despair with dignity. Offering hope where horror once reigned. We are doing what must be done to create a safer, more just world for everyone.

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How does faith fit into my life?

What does being Jewish mean?

There are thousands of young people asking important questions – and every one counts. Your gift helps them explore the answers. Through Jewish day schools and camps, Birthright and gap-year trips to Israel, and PJ Library books, the next generation is connecting with their history and with one another‌

Yaniv Havusha volunteers with NextGen group, (401)j, during a community-wide Good Deeds Day.

POWER & PROMISE

And we’re learning, too; learning how to modernize traditions to keep them relevant, while preserving their meaning. As young people awaken to the power and promise of their Jewish identity, our legacy is strengthened – and our world becomes kinder and more compassionate.

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Our work impacts lives in more than 70 countries– strengthening Jewish life in countless ways. We’re powering connections between young people and Israel. Providing relief and respite to those in crisis. Offering comfort and support to the most vulnerable among us.

For Alan Temkin, a member of our community who is visually impaired: The Alliance provides opportunities for vital connections. Through our Living on the Edge initiative, Alan has access to transportation services, which he says is “very helpful.” Alan uses Access: Senior Transportation to attend personal appointments, the Senior Café kosher meal site, special events and High Holy Day services. Alan commented that the transportation service allows him to “be with other people and to have my independence.”

And through a coordinated network of services, Alan benefits from our partner agencies, including help with the purchase of groceries and other essentials.

Alan reached out to us because he wanted you to know the impact of your donation.

Visit jewishallianceri.org to learn more about the programs and services being funded thanks to your support of the Alliance Annual Campaign.

For Valeriya Kvasha, an engineer and mother of three who fled war-torn Eastern Ukraine: The Alliance, through our core funding of JDC (American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee), afforded her a lifesaving support system. Her family received relocation aid including rental assistance, mental health services and a stocked apartment. This allowed Valeriya to stabilize her life and she now works to help other at-risk Jewish youth and families transition to safety.

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For Ben Goodman, a member of Temple Beth-El and recent participant on a five-month gap year program in Israel: The Alliance provided access to courses at Tel Aviv University, including Ulpan and Israeli history and politics.

Gap year programs fuse the ancient with the modern, giving participants a global perspective and a stronger understanding of Jewish peoplehood.

The trip reconnected Ben to his Israeli family and allowed him to explore the country...

PROFOUNDLY

IMPACTING HIS CONNECTION TO

ISRAEL Ben enjoying Shabbat dinner with his Israeli family.

When there wasn’t any food left in the cupboard.

When her husband passed away and she needed help returning to the workforce.

When bankruptcy was their only option.

When childcare was an obstacle to gainful employment.

When she stopped showing up to the kosher meal site after surgery.

When his father started showing signs of dementia.

THIS IS WHY WE DO

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Our Jewish traditions and values unite us in standing up against intolerance and protecting those who are vulnerable. Violent and threatening attacks increasingly target Jewish people and institutions — including here in Rhode Island, where we’ve witnessed a rise in anti-Semitic acts.

Together, with our partners, we are helping to restore a sense of security in the face of hate.

SECURE COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN

STANDING UP

AGAINST

INTOLERANCE

The Alliance is sharing expertise and funding to keep our children and community safe. We are working with local law enforcement every day and will be assisting the Jewish community to safeguard their facilities. Together, we will stand up against hatred‌ Because the safety and security of everyone counts.

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Sometimes it’s a cup of soup.

A warm blanket or vital medicine.

Someone to talk to when your world has been shattered. But sometimes it’s more...

Sometimes it’s the difference between surviving and thriving.

The Jewish Alliance helps strengthen, connect, inspire, empower, comfort, enrich and elevate.

We provide for all – regardless of background or tradition – because as our teachings illustrate, everyone counts.

E counts Can we count on you?

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A gift to the Jewish Alliance Annual Campaign is a gift to Jews everywhere.

With your support, we are able to partner with the following agencies to meet local & global needs: American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) Birthright Israel Board of Rabbis of Greater Rhode Island Brown RISD Hillel Bryant University Hillel Camp JORI Chabad of West Bay Ethiopian National Project Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Haifa Rape Crisis Center Jewish Agency for Israel Jewish Community Day School Jewish Family Service of Rhode Island Jewish Seniors Agency of Rhode Island Providence Hebrew Day School RI Jewish Committee on Scouting, BSA RI Jewish Historical Association Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center URI Hillel Vestnik of Rhode Island World ORT

Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island Mitzi Berkelhammer, Board Chair Susan Froehlich, Vice Co-Chair of Philanthropy James Pious, Vice Co-Chair of Philanthropy Sharon Gaines, Jewish Federation Foundation Board Chair Adam Greenman President & CEO Trine Lustig, Vice President of Philanthropy

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