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Current events have brought about an unprecedented situation that continues to evolve at a breathtaking pace. As such, many are experiencing new and unfamiliar challenges. Whether you are trying to strategize about how to deal with unanticipated expenses or if you are already experiencing financial hardship as a result of the current situation, with the help of Hashem Yad Yehuda is here to help. Click here to apply for assistance and select "unanticipated expenses" from the drop down box.
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Ma'ot Chittim distributed within the Greater Washington area
100% of the money collected will be disbursed to local families in need!
100% of the money collected will be disbursed to local families in need!
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Ma’ot Chittim, also known as “kimcha d’pischa,” refers to the obligation upon every Jew to donate funds prior to Pesach to help the poor cover their holiday expenses. On most other holidays, we are encouraged to invite those less fortunate to eat their holiday meals in our home. On Pesach, however, one should ensure that every Jew has the means and ability to experience their own seder in their own home.
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Yad Yehuda of Greater Washington is a volunteer organization that serves as the Jewish community's financial safety net serving hundreds of individuals from every Jewish neighborhood in the Greater Washington area every year. By providing programs such as Tomchei Shabbos, the Capital Kosher Pantry, and emergency assistance, Yad Yehuda helps ease some of the financial strain on our friends and neighbors.
It is likely that everyone living in any one of the Greater Washington Jewish communities, has knowingly or unknowingly been touched by a friend, family member or neighbor that has benefited from Yad Yehuda.
It is likely that everyone living in any one of the Greater Washington Jewish communities, has knowingly or unknowingly been touched by a friend, family member or neighbor that has benefited from Yad Yehuda.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
When a crisis strikes and bills need to be paid, our assistance program helps to stabilize the financial burden and prevent greater loss.
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CAPITAL KOSHER PANTRY
Through the Capital Kosher Pantry, we help hundreds of fellow community members, throughout Greater Washington, feed their families with pride and dignity.
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TOMCHEI SHABBOS
The Tomchei Shabbos program was designed to assist local families and individuals in financial distress purchase much needed food for Shabbat and Yom Tov.
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INDEPENDENTLY MANAGED PROGRAMS
GEMACH EXCHANGE
GemachExchange.com is a network of locally run gemachim, under the umbrella of Yad Yehuda and maintained by dedicated individuals. These gemachim provide essential items to those in need.
Visit GemachExchange.com
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CHESED GUIDE
ChesedGuide.org is a joint project of Yad Yehuda of Greater Washington and Agudath Israel of Maryland. Its goal is to provide a nationwide resource guide for all things chesed.
Visit ChesedGuide.org
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CHESED SHEL EMES
ChesedShelEmesAid provides assistance when a person or family does not have sufficient funds for a funeral from a commercial funeral home.
Visit ChesedShelEmesAid.org
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NISMACH MARYLAND
Nismach is a support group that has become a lifeline to many Orthodox Jewish widows. Staffed completely by widows who volunteer their time and resources.
Visit Nismach.org
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As Jewish communities in the Greater Washington area continue to grow, so have the number of families and individuals needing assistance. As a volunteer staffed organization, every dollar donated translates into direct assistance. Please consider making a donation of any amount.