Update on Ukraine Relief Efforts

February 24, 2023 marks one year since the war broke out in Ukraine. This last year has been proof of the impact that our system has when we come together to support communities around the world. To support Ukraine, every single Federation, in all 146 communities came together and raised $85 million – that’s nearly a quarter of a million dollars per day. These dollars ensured: 

• 500,000 people received humanitarian assistance, relief, or support

• 700,000 meals distributed

• 65,000 people supported in making aliyah

• 130,000 received medical care 

• 4,000 medical and mental health professionals trained

• 180,000 Ukrainian newcomers supported by our advocacy

How you can support the Federation

The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans was built for moments like this—from COVID-19 to hurricanes, we have tackled our community’s most devastating and seemingly intractable challenges. As the Talmud mandates, Kol yisrael arevim zeh bazeh—all Jews are responsible for one another, and your Federation takes that seriously. As the connective tissue for Jewish New Orleans, our mission has never been more clear- to inspire, connect and sustain our Jewish organizations for the future of our community.

Other ways to support the Federation

• Transfer stock to the Federation’s Morgan Stanley Account (#575-060565-239). Contact Carla Marciniak at carla.marciniak@morganstanley.com or 504-587-9645 (please be sure that your name is on the stock transfer). Kindly contact the Federation office at 504-780-5600 to notify Federation what kind of stock and how many shares have been transferred.
• Make a gift from your Jewish Endowment Foundation donor advised fund, and email sherritarr@jewishnola.com that information.
• Donate from your IRA through a regular distribution.
• Mail a check (payable to the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans) postmarked by December 31, 2023 to 3747 W. Esplanade Avenue, Metairie, LA 70002.
• Please consider leaving a legacy for the Jewish Federation – for more information on how to endow your gift, please contact Bobby Garon at the Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana at 504-524-4559.