The Flame - Fall 2011

E-Newsletter
Special Highlights: Service

Service in Action
Learn how Jewish Social Action months reflects what our values are all about.

Greening Our Communities
See how Jewish Greening Fellows find creative ways to make our environment better.

Why Service Matters
Hear about the Jewish roots of service and doing good.

Sharing the Harvest
Find out how you can contribute fresh fruits and vegetables to a unique food drive.

Helping Disabled Israelis
Check out a recent Zankel Taglit-Birthright trip to the Israel Sport Center for the Disabled.

Adding Mitzvahs to Special Occasions
Learn why one woman donated iPads to a children’s hospital.

Dedicated Volunteers
See how two volunteers lend a helping hand to hospital patients and Bukharian teens.

Brand New
Find out about the new Center for Youth Philanthropy and Leadership.

Also In This Issue

Helping a Family Caregiver Cope Better
See how a support group helped an adult daughter whose mother has dementia.

A Special Baseball League
Check out how a Westchester baseball league is a hit with children on the autism spectrum.

Russia Trip Inspires New York Rabbis
Discover what the renewal of Jewish life in Russia can offer our New York community.

Israel Science High School Advances Bedouin Community
Find out why Shimon Perez recognized this school for excellence.

Living and Dying With Dignity
Learn how end-of-life care helps people at home or in a hospice.

Brotherhood Engages Teen Boys
See how teen boys are finding new ways to explore their Jewish male identity.

Washington Heights Y a Hit
Discover how Dominican and Jewish teens come together through musical theater.