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Help Areyvut Raise $120,000

Posted on December 9, 2016

On Monday, December 12 we are partnering with Charidy, an online crowdfunding platform, to raise $120,000. And, for just ONE day, your gift will be quadrupled. But, here’s the catch, it’s all or nothing. If we do not reach our campaign goal within the allotted time, all donations will be returned.  Be counted!  Contribute at https://www.charidy.com/areyvut and please help us inform others about Continue Reading »

Why Give to Areyvut

Posted on December 5, 2016

We take small pieces and make a BIG picture.  A week from today is your chance to help us make this picture grow, piece by piece. On Monday, December 12th starting at noon EST we have a campaign through Charidy to raise $120,000 to support our community unity programs! Through generous donors every contribution with Continue Reading »

Help Us Decide a Date for 5 Days/5 Ways 2017

Posted on November 30, 2016

In summer 2016, Areyvut piloted 5 Days/5 Ways, a one week Chesed Camp in Bergen County.  We encourage you to watch the video above to learn more about the program.As we plan for summer 2017, we need your help.  Please take a few minutes to complete this survey http://svy.mk/2fS148o and help us by sharing this and passing along Continue Reading »

Give of Yourself this Giving Tuesday (you’ll be glad you did)

Posted on November 29, 2016

Happy Giving Tuesday!  You might think I’m asking you for money for an amazing non-profit.  But I am actually writing to let you know that today is an opportunity to give of yourself.  A great way to give of yourself is by getting involved in Mitzvah Clowning.  And what a wonderful coincidence- a brand new Continue Reading »

Support Israel in Rebuilding

Posted on November 27, 2016

As Israel starts to recover for the terrorism of the fires, we call on all people of goodwill to actively help Israel at this challenging time. For now the need is for money.  In the event that there are other needs we will let you know. For those looking to help victims of the fires Continue Reading »

Israel on Fire

Posted on November 25, 2016

Earlier this morning we posted this picture along with this text on Instagram: We are concerned for family, friends and all citizens in Israel. We pray for their safety and a peaceful and restful Shabbat. #israel #fire #terrorism We posted it because we have lots of family, friends and colleagues in Israel. The response we got troubled us Continue Reading »

Your IRA can facilitate kindness

Posted on November 18, 2016

If you’re 70 and a half or older and have an IRA, we have some great news for you!  You can make a tax-free rollover gift up to $100,000 from your IRA to Areyvut without triggering income tax! Your IRA Charitable Rollover Gift may satisfy your entire Charitable Rollover Gift (RMD) and is excluded from taxable Continue Reading »

Lessons from the Election

Posted on November 9, 2016

The 2016 Presidential campaign has been unique in many regards.  On this morning after Decision 2016 we want to offer lessons that one can learn from the campaign that apply way beyond politics and this particular campaign.  These ideas apply to nonprofits and people in general.  We think that humanity would benefit it we thought Continue Reading »

Bid for Baseball Take 2

Posted on October 31, 2016

The initial time we did this it was a win, win.  It benefited us and the person who attended the game.  They had a father son experience of a lifetime.  So we are doing this again and this will be the last time in a while we do something like this.This is an exciting and Continue Reading »

Bid for Baseball

Posted on October 22, 2016

Areyvut has two tickets on the Right Field side with access to the Club to Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday, October 26 at Progressive Field in Cleveland as the Chicago Cubs take on the Cleveland Indians. We are offering the tickets for a meaningful donation. Here is how this will work:  We Continue Reading »