Yesterday, Hurricane Beryl struck Grenada, St. Vincent, and the Grenadines in the Southern Caribbean, causing numerous deaths and widespread destruction. While it is not expected to significantly impact the U.S., Jamaica, Cuba, and Mexico’s Yucatan …
June 1st was the official start of the 2024 hurricane season. However, the arrival of the first named storm is given special reverence as the unofficial start of the season. With Tropical Storm Alberto arriving, hurricane season is undoubtedly here. While …
The New York Times recently featured an article about the growing call for FEMA to recognize extreme heat as a serious disaster. At NECHAMA, we know firsthand the impact of rising temperatures. There is a direct correlation between heat and hurricanes. The …
NECHAMA CEO Stephan Kline wrote an opinion piece entitled “Tikkun Olam is a Tool to Combat Antisemitism” in EJewish Philanthropy, the preeminent newsletter for the Jewish nonprofit sector. As discussed in the article, most of the communities that NECHAMA …
May 2024 marks the 19th consecutive annual celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM). President George W. Bush issued an executive order identifying this month back in 2006. This tradition has continued with each of his successors. Here’s …
Since April 26, well over 100 tornadoes have hit the Midwest. Over 30 of those impacted Oklahoma, with major forecasters predicting more to come. As soon as the first tornadoes hit, NECHAMA mobilized an emergency response. NECHAMA deployed to Holdenville …
NECHAMA volunteers spent Sunday April 28th with our friends from Rebuilding Together New Orleans helping a Hurricane Ida survivor finally move back into her home. While Ida hit in August of 2021, many residents across Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes, …
Dear friend, As I organized our warehouse in preparation for the spring hurricane season, I came upon letters in our archives that flowed in after Hurricanes Katrina, Sandy, Maria, Harvey, Ida and countless other disasters, some from clients and others …
Stephan Kline, NECHAMA’s Chief Executive Officer, said “I am delighted to welcome Shlomo as a thought leader, partner, and someone who will be an integral contributor to NECHAMA’s growth. Shlomo’s expertise in strategic communications, relationship …
You may have heard about (or experienced) the 4.8 magnitude earthquake in the New Jersey area. Earthquakes pose a unique safety risk as they are sudden and often come with a mere seconds of warning, if there is any warning at all! It is a good idea to …
The meteorologists at Colorado State University’s (CSU) Tropical Weather and Climate Research Center have issued their annual forecast for the hurricane season. CSU is predicting an “extremely active” season. Their predictions include 23 named storms ( …
We are only a few days into April and national weather maps have been lighting up with Tornado warnings, especially in Tennessee, Ohio and West Virginia. The good news is that the number of tornadoes affecting the US has not changed much since the 1950’s. …
NECHAMA – Jewish Response to Disaster has named Max Manasevit Director of Operations Stephan Kline, NECHAMA’s Chief Executive Officer, said “I am delighted to welcome an exceptional leader and partner to the team. We were looking for someone with the …
I am the new Chief Executive Officer of NECHAMA – Jewish Response to Disaster. While NECHAMA’s home base remains in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, our staff works remotely from around the country. When not deployed, you will find me in the suburbs of …
NECHAMA – Jewish Response to Disaster has named Stephan Kline as its new Chief Executive Officer. Kline served for more than 15 years as Deputy Director of the Jewish Federations of North America’s (JFNA’s) large policy, planning and human services …
Tracy Figueroa, Board Secretary On September 21st, 1989, Hurricane Hugo slammed into Charleston’s coastline. A Category 4 storm, Hugo tossed boats from the water into the streets, reduced neighborhoods to piles of kindling, and changed lives forever. My …
Stephen Matloff, Board President What my work with NECHAMA proves is that fulfilling our moral obligation to help others in need — sometimes even by quite literally repairing the world — is very doable. NECHAMA’s work makes answering the questions “Are we …
British Rabbi Hugo Gryn was a child in a concentration camp during Hanukkah 1944. His father pulled out a bowland makeshift wick, and immersed the wick in their margarine ration so it would light. Hugo questioned their wasting food. His father responded, “ …
The 2023 Real Estate Rockers in Relief fundraiser is Wednesday, September 13th at Irving Plaza in NYC. Tickets can be purchased at the door using cash or credit card, or ahead of the event by visiting our event ticket page. Can’t make it, but want to …
As the Atlantic Hurricane Season kicks off today, NOAA forecasts a near normal hurricane season this year. Current predictions estimate a range of 12 to 17 total named storms. Of those, 5 to 9 could become hurricanes, including 1 to 4 major hurricanes. …
