News & Updates

On Monday, May 19, NECHAMA was featured in the Charlotte Jewish News. We discussed our partnerships with the Charlotte Jewish community for disaster relief and...

2024 was a highly impactful year for NECHAMA. We started 2024 by emerging from a long-term project responding to Hurricane Ida in Louisiana and recommitting...

Meet Frank, a NECHAMA volunteer whose heart for justice and community runs as deep as the roots he’s put down in Western North Carolina. Frank...

Tzlil McDonald’s article, We Need Both the Ark and the Sea, argues that Jewish life should be defined by joy and internal community strength rather than just a reaction to fear. By highlighting the disaster relief work of NECHAMA, she demonstrates how visible acts of Tikkun Olam can build bridges and combat antisemitism through proactive, compassionate service.

NECHAMA – Jewish Response to Disaster has long been committed to aiding communities in times of crisis. Our hands-on disaster relief embodies the Jewish value...

This week’s Torah portion, Parshat Ki Tisa, presents us with the complex narrative of the Golden Calf, a moment of crisis and a test of...

We are excited to announce the appointment of Rabbi Scott Klein as our new Jewish Education and Engagement Consultant! This newly created role underscores NECHAMA's...

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, NECHAMA – Jewish Response to Disaster is leading reforestation efforts at the Hominy Creek Greenway and across Western North Carolina. By partnering with Asheville GreenWorks, volunteers are putting the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam into action—planting trees to restore a canopy that lost nearly 40% of its cover and investing in a resilient future for the Appalachian region.