Tuesday Morning Torah – August 29, 2017
Our hearts and prayers are with the people of Houston, and the greater area affected by Hurricane Harvey over these past few days. With the memory of Super Storm Sandy in the not too distant past, we on the Jersey shore understand the devastation that can be caused by storms such as this. Our sages teach us that while “we are not obligated to complete the task, neither are we free to ignore it (Avot 2:1).” The recovery from Hurricane Harvey is projected to take a very long time. During these first days of the storm, let us not ignore the plight of our brothers and sisters who are suffering due to this devastating storm. Please consider making a donation, of any amount, today.
Below are a few places to donate as well as a prayer that you might consider offering in the coming days.
1. Community Updates from the Jewish Federation in Houston-
Click and donate here
2. The Hebrew Free Loan society of NY is joining forces with the Houston Hebrew Free Loan Association to make disaster recovery loans available to people in the Greater Houston area. This will help with long term recovery efforts and financial supports for individuals seeking to repair their homes, fix their cars, or make up for days of lost work.
3. Click here to donate through Nechama, a Jewish voluntary organization that provides natural disaster preparedness, response, and recovery services nationwide. Nechama offers help to people affected by disaster on the basis of need regardless of religious affiliation and welcomes anyone willing to volunteer and serve others to join in their efforts.
Rabbi Menachem Creditor, Congregation Netivot Shalom, Berkeley, CA
