American Jewish Society for Service Hits:413
Description:Similar to Jimmy Carters Habitat for Humanity, the goal of this group is to give young people an opportunity for serving their fellow men in need by participating in voluntary summer work camps throughout the United States constructing or repairing communal buildings and homes. Their home page describes the program and has a question and answer section and an application. Submitted On:2002-04-22 Giving Wisely Hits:371
Description:From Hebrew University comes this Internet Directory of Israeli Nonprofit and Philanthropic Organizations created by Eliezer D. Jaffe. The searchable database of amutot and foundations provides full and partial profiles of each organization. Searching can be done in English or Hebrew. The database is also available as a printed text, which you can order online. Additional relevant web sites are also listed. This is an extensive database that is a first choice for finding information about Israeli based charities. Submitted On:2003-01-01 Jewish Funds for Justice Hits:407
Description:The goal of this group is to "assist community-based groups support programs that promote self-sufficiency and sustainable solutions to problems." Its home page describes its goals, its grants and recipients, and guidelines for requesting funding. You may order the groups educational materials online. THIS IS AN UPDATED URL. Submitted On:2002-04-22 Just Tzedakah Hits:412
Description:This extensive site is aptly subtitled "The Web Resource for Donors to Jewish Charities." It has sections on halachic guidelines for donations, complete with ma`aser calculator, what Jewish law teaches about tzedakah, community guidelines for donations, fundraising techniques and online giving. Of particular note is the searchable database of Jewish charitable organizations with reports detailing how their money is spent. This is an outstanding resource for information on Jewish charities. Submitted On:2002-04-22 On One Foot Hits:395
Description:A project of the American Jewish World Service, On1Foot is an open-source online database of Jewish texts on social justice. Articles are browsable by subject and searchable by keyword. Submitted On:2009-12-21
