Links to other useful sites
The Jerusalem Fund
The Jerusalem Fund is a non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian organization
based in Washington, DC. It is an independent organization with no links to
political or religious organizations in the United States or abroad. Funding for
operational expenses is derived from investment income. Community assistance
grants are funded through donations from private individuals in the United
States and abroad.
Jewish Community Center of Milwaukee
The Jewish Community Center is a non-profit, social service agency founded upon
Jewish ethics and values. It is committed to meeting the ever changing needs of
the entire Jewish community for strengthening Jewish identity and for enriching
the quality of Jewish life. It initiates diversified social, educational,
recreational and cultural programs.
Jewish Reconstructionist Federation
The Jewish Reconstructionist Federation serves its affiliates by working
with them to build Jewish communities that are democratic, egalitarian,
spiritually and intellectually vibrant and committed to Jewish learning,
ethics and social justice. The Jewish Reconstructionist Federation contributes
to the Jewish people by promoting innovation rooted in Jewish tradition, and
supporting meaningful Jewish life in community.
Milwaukee Innercity Congregations
Allied for Hope
MICAH is a multiracial, interfaith organization committed to addressing
justice issues that impact upon the community in which we live. MICAH's goal
is to empower people to act together for justice in pursuit of their
individual and collective interests.
Milwaukee Jewish Council for Community
Relations
Founded in 1938, the Milwaukee Jewish Council for Community Relations
advocates for the rights and values of Jews individually and collectively, here
and abroad. The Council implements a coordinated program of education, action,
and advocacy for the Jewish community.
Milwaukee Jewish Federation
Since 1902, the Milwaukee Jewish Federation has carried out its mission of
caring for the community.
Milwaukee Jewish
Historical Society
The Milwaukee Jewish Historical Society is a treasury of our past -- each
item reflecting the many facets of Jewish life in Milwaukee. The Society's
collections range from photographs, business records, scrapbooks and
religious objects to videos, family genealogies, citizenship records,
audiotapes, artwork and handwritten correspondence. All of the materials are
available for examination and research.
Mosaic Communities
Mosaic Communities will establish integrated
communities open to all residents of Israel. The process of developing these
communities will enable Mosaic to challenge the housing status quo in Israel,
which legally discriminates against Arabs and other minorities.
The New
Israel Fund
The New Israel Fund (NIF)
works to strengthen Israel's democracy and to promote freedom, justice and
equality for all Israel's citizens. For nearly 25 years, NIF has been a leader
in building a just and strong Israel, believing that Israel's strength depends
as much on its commitment to democratic principles as on its ability to defend
itself against physical and military threats.
The Shefa
Fund
The Shefa Fund was established in 1988 to
encourage American Jews to use their tzedakah (charitable resources) to create
a more just society, and in the process, to transform Jewish life so that it
becomes more socially conscious and spiritually invigorating. The Shefa Fund
has grown to provide a range of progressive tzedakah financial services
including socially responsible grantmaking, low-income community investing and
funder education.
Tikkun Ha-Ir
Tikkun Ha-Ir, Milwaukee provides a place for all Jews, regardless of
affiliation, to learn together and to concentrate on urban life, its healing and
renewal from Jewish perspectives.
The World Union for Progressive
Judaism
The World Union for Progressive Judaism is the largest body of religious
Jews in the world. Its aims are, first, to create common ground between its
constituents and, second, to promote Progressive Judaism in places where
individuals and groups are seeking authentic, yet modern ways of expressing
themselves as Jews.
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