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- EIN 74-1109654
- (713) 729-7000
- 5603 S Braeswood Blvd Houston TX 77096 USA
- www.houstonjewish.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Federated Giving Programs, Philanthropy
Mission: The jewish federation of greater houston (jfgh) leads and mobilizes the jewish community by supporting the most impactful organizations, programs and individuals who embrace jewish living through participation and philanthropy.
Programs: The most significant ways the jewish federation of greater houston makes a difference in jewish lives is through its broad based annual appeal. Funds raised each year benefit millions of jews in need in houston, across the united states, in israel and in 75 countries around the world by granting funds to programs and organizations to accomplish the following:feeding the hungry educating the young caring for the old comforting the sick counseling the troubled rescuing the oppressed calming the frightened providing a voice for those unable to speak for themselves offering vital assistance to those unable to meet their own basic needs
jewish education department (jed) nurtures the continuity and quality of jewish life in the greater houston area by fostering and strengthening life-long jewish learning. The jed is dedicated to: enhancing the quality of formal and informal jewish education in the community, promoting enrollment and participation in jewish education at all levels, advocating on behalf of students, parents, institutions and professionals involved in jewish education, encouraging and providing for the professional growth of educators, and serving as a facilitator for cooperation and collaboration among schools and community organizations.
the young adult division (yad) fosters jewish identity, involvement, responsibility and leadership among young jewish houstonians in order to sustain and enrich the vibrant community here at home, in israel, and around the world.