Worldwide Premier: History of NECHAMA Documentary

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26 Sep 2024

Last updated:

30 Mar 2026

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Last week, on September 15, the Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival hosted the world premier for a new documentary detailing the history of NECHAMA.
With great thanks to the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest, the video is now publicly available for all.

Last week, on September 15, the Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival hosted the world premier for a new documentary detailing the history of NECHAMA. The documentary showcases how Steve Lear, a Minneapolis financial planner, organized a Jewish response to the Great Flood of 1993, which eventually became what NECHAMA is today. With great thanks to the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest, the video is now publicly available for all. Feel free to share with your friends, family, or anyone who may enjoy!

To watch the video, navigate to the "Who We Are" page of the website and scroll down.

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