Mission Statement
The mission of the Jewish Federation of Fort Worth and Tarrant County is to build a strong and unified Jewish community in order to ensure the well-being and continuity of the Jewish people In Tarrant County, in Israel, and throughout the world.
The Federation pursues its mission through fundraising, community-wide programming, supporting Jewish education, social services and social action initiatives, developing leaders, fostering communication and cooperation among Jewish organizations, and by building strong relationships with Israel and the community at large.
Tzedakah Sunday is February 21st
Please answer the call
Once again Tzedakah Sunday volunteers will be calling you asking for your gift to the Jewish Federation Annual Campaign.
By now you know that programs at Lil Goldman Early Learning Center, Jewish Family Services, Tarrant County Synagogues, UNT Jewish Studies Program, BBYO, Jewish War Veterans and other local programs are funded by the Annual Campaign.
In fact, 50% of the allocable dollars raised in Tarrant County stays in Tarrant County.
Another portion (42%) of our allocable funds from Campaign was sent overseas to fund programs of the Jewish Agency and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee…aiding needy Jews in Israel and around the world. The last 8% was used to fund regional and national agencies including University Programs (Hillel), Birthright Israel, Jewish Children’s Regional Service, Jewish Council for Public Affairs to name just a few.
So now that you know where the money goes (35 different places) and the thousands of lives the Annual Campaign contribution affects everyday, PLEASE ANSWER THE CALL. It’s for you; it’s for all of us. Better yet, why not join our Mitzvah corps at Ahavath Sholom that Sunday from 8:30 – 4:30. Volunteers are needed to help make phone calls, do administrative tasks or assist with refreshments. Shifts are 3 hours in length. Call the Federation at 817-569-0892 to learn how you can help our community
Live generously. It does a world of good.
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Upcoming Events
Feb. 17, 2010
Daytimers Event
The Texas Boy’s Choir
Beth-El Congregation
12:00 PM
Feb. 18, 2010
Federation Exec. Comm.
11:30 AM
Feb. 21, 2010
Tzedakah Sunday
Cong. Ahavath Sholom
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Feb. 23, 2010
Daytimers Bridge
Beth-El Congregation
1:30 PM
Feb. 25, 2010
Federation Board Mtg.
Cong. Beth Israel
7:30 PM
Feb. 28, 2010
Community Purim Carnival
Beth-El Congregation
12:15-2:15 PM
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