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Published:
November 27, 2018
Last updated:
March 30, 2026

It's Officially Giving Tuesday - join the world in giving back

Nechama Staff
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Nechama Staff
Disaster Relief
Published:
27 Nov 2018
Last updated:
30 Mar 2026
Key Takeaways
  • Today is #GivingTuesday, a day where the world comes together after Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday and gives back to the causes they care about.
  • Facebook and Paypal are matching #GivingTuesday gifts up to $7 million.

Today is #GivingTuesday, a day where the world comes together after Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday and gives back to the causes they care about. The past two years have been devastating for those impacted by disaster. Disaster Relief has been heavy on our hearts as a nation but it seems that once the media fades so does the understanding of how much need there is. Throughout the nation, there still is so much work to be done, so many families to help.

Will you participate in one of the largest global giving days and donate today? Facebook and Paypal are matching #GivingTuesday gifts up to $7 million. This means your donation could be doubled, making even more of an impact, bringing comfort and hope to people impacted by disaster. Increase the chance of a matching gift, donate on our Facebook page today. If you do not have a Facebook account donate on our website. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference in the lives of people impacted by disaster. Thank you!

Sincerely,

David KaplanExecutive DirectorNECHAMA - Jewish Response to Disaster

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Posts authored collectively by the NECHAMA team. NECHAMA: Jewish Response to Disaster is a leading national organization in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, guided by the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam.

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