Union for Reform Judaism / Union Disaster Relief

The Reform community has a long history of generosity when natural disasters devastate communities, when houses of worship burn in the fires of racial prejudice, when terrorism causes havoc, and when other disasters cause untold harm across the planet. Recent relief efforts have included Israel Emergency Relief, 2005 Hurricanes and Sudan. The Union for Reform Judaism is a member of the Jewish Coalition for Disaster Relief, which allows a unified Jewish response to natural and man-made crises that occur outside of North America.


Myanmar (Burma) cyclone

Burma (Myanmar) Relief
As of May 8, there are reports that the death toll from Cyclone Nargis could top 100,000. Despite the governmental barriers, communications difficulties and inaccessibility, international relief agencies are struggling to reach those affected. There is an urgent need for food, potable water, shelter, medical aid and fuel. The Union for Reform Judaism recommends donations to help in the effort be made to the Jewish Coalition for Disaster Relief (www.jcdr.org)

Credit card donations can be made online at www.jdc.org or by phone, 212.687.6200. Checks can be made out to JDC: Myanmar Cyclone Relief and sent to:

JDC Myanmar Cyclone Relief
P.O. Box 530
132 East 43rd St.
New York, NY 10017

Visit the Union's Myanmar Relief site to learn more about the tragedy.

Nothing But Nets

Join the Union for Reform Judaism in our fight against global poverty and the spread of malaria in Africa. Make a donation or start a netraiser team to purchase insecticide-treated bed nets that will save lives. Learn more>
Rwandan School Project

WUPJ Rwandan School Project - $18,000
The World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ), will build a school in Rwanda in cooperation with the Muslim community, creating a model of healing and collaboration in that troubled country. With the support of the German and Rwandan governments, the school will be built under the auspices of Green Helmets, a German organization much like the US Peace Corps. A team of international experts from both the Jewish and Muslim community will work with local residents who do the actual labor. By providing employment, the project supports the local economy, even as it improves the community by providing for the education of its youth.