Donating appoints Yad Yehuda as your shaliach (representative) to fulfill the mitzvah of Matanot L'evyonim on your behalf. All money collected in the Matanot L'evyonim campaign will be distributed to local Jewish families in need.
This Purim, do something that will make a real difference: Send Yad Yehuda Purim cards to family and friends! The cost for each card is $2. All proceeds from the sale of these Purim cards will be distributed to local Jewish individuals and families in need.
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It is customary during the month of Adar to make a charitable donation to commemorate the Machatzit HaShekel. Contribute online to fulfill the custom of Zecher L'Machatzit HaShekel. All money collected Zecher L'Machatzit HaShekel will be distributed to local Jewish individuals and families in need.
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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. Together, we can assist our friends and neighbors in need. Please click here to make a donation.
Whether you are trying to strategize an unanticipated expense or experiencing general financial hardship as a result of the current situation, with the help of Hashem Yad Yehuda is here to help.
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The pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented situation which continues to evolve at a breathtaking pace. As a result, many community members continue to experience new and unfamiliar challenges.
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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.
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 women who lost their husbands. Staffed completely by volunteer within the group.
Visit Nismach.org
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