From the CEO...

You Understand

In  Savannah Jewish Life magazine, in each eNews, on Facebook, and Instagram we are all asked to contribute to the needs in Israel. Many of you have done just that, some giving multiple times! 

You understand what the challenges are;
You understand how many people have left their families …

"How Can We Help?"

This week’s rally on the National Mall in Washington had close to 300,000 Jews and Jewish community allies coming together in support of Israel.  Different from past rallies, there were hundreds of thousands  of others watching the video link at watch parties throughout the world includi…

It will be imprinted on our minds forever

Certain events in our lives are imprinted in our minds forever.  Depending on your age it could have been Pearl Harbor, the Assassination of JFK, the murders at Tree of Life synagogue (5 years ago, today) and then three weeks ago on (what is now called) Black Shabbat, when Hamas terrorists …

Orientation

Last evening was a Board Orientation for the new Governors of the Savannah Jewish Federation. Typically, when you do a Board Orientation 3 or 4 'newbies' chat around the table to become familiar with the Federation, it's mission, and their role on the board.
 
But last night was different…

Super Hero

Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement begins this Sunday at sundown with the chanting of the Kol Nidre prayer.  The most holy day in our calendar, it is a 24-hour period of reflection, fasting, repentance, and prayer.  It is a time when many of us review the past and commit to do better…