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Hadassah
HADASSAH, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, is a volunteer women's organization, whose members are motivated and inspired to strengthen their partnership with Israel, ensure Jewish continuity, and realize their potential as a dynamic force in American society.
Founded in 1912, Hadassah retains the passion and timeless values of its founder, Henrietta Szold, Jewish scholar and activist, who was dedicated to Judaism, Zionism, and the American ideal.
Committed to the centrality of Israel based on the renaissance of the Jewish people in its historic homeland, Hadassah promotes the unity of the Jewish people. In Israel, Hadassah initiates and supports pace-setting health care, education and youth institutions, and land development to meet the country's changing needs.
In the United States, Hadassah enhances the quality of American and Jewish life through its education and Zionist youth programs, promotes health awareness, and provides personal enrichment and growth for its members.
B'nai B'rith
Mission Statement
B’nai B’rith is an international Jewish organization committed to the security and continuity of the Jewish people and the State of Israel, defending human rights, combating anti-Semitism, bigotry and ignorance, and providing service to the community on the broadest principles of humanity. Its mission is to unite persons of the Jewish faith and to enhance Jewish identity through strengthening Jewish family life and the education and training of youth, broad-based services for the benefit of senior citizens, and advocacy and action on behalf of Jews throughout the world.
About
Founded in 1843, B'nai B'rith International is universally recognized as one of the world's largest and oldest Jewish human rights, community action, and humanitarian organizations. A constant source of innovation and charity for populations around the world, B'nai B'rith has founded hospitals, orphanages, senior housing communities, disaster relief campaigns, libraries, anti-hatred programs, and countless other initiatives in the public interest. B'nai B'rith is also a tireless advocate for Israel and the Diaspora in a variety of governmental and political arenas. With more than 180,000 members and affiliates in more than 50 countries, B'nai B'rith truly spans the globe in its efforts to make Jewish communities better for all their inhabitants.
Israel Bonds
The idea to create an organization to sell securities issued by Israel ’s government was proposed by David Ben-Gurion during a time of crisis for the new-born state. The economy was foundering in the aftermath of the War of Independence; immigrants were pouring in by the hundreds of thousands; and a national infrastructure had to be rapidly developed.
The new Israel Bonds organization rose to the challenge, mobilizing the Jewish community and securing first year sales of $52 million. This marked the first of many critical periods in which Israel Bonds generated vital economic resources for Israel .
In a landmark survey issued in September 2004, the Bank of Israel cited proven dependability as one of the hallmarks of Israel Bonds, noting the organization “has shown itself to be capable of reacting quickly to increased needs for foreign currency.”
Similarly, in a July 2006 research update, Standard & Poor’s said, “State of Israel Bonds . . . provide(s) significant funding flexibility, in particular at a time of heightened uncertainty.”
Today, Israel has again turned to the Bonds organization as the nation copes with the war against Hezbollah and its aftermath. Northern Israel , envisioned as the focus of new economic development, must first recover from terrible destruction caused by thousands of rockets and missiles. Extensive efforts will be necessary to repair heavy infrastructure damage. Moreover, defending its citizens has cost Israel billions of dollars, and national economic growth has slowed.
Israel Bonds has already taken enormous steps to keep the economy stable. In August, the Bonds organization held solidarity meetings across North America , producing millions of dollars in new funding. In the coming weeks and months, Israel Bonds will accelerate efforts on every level to ensure that Israel ’s economic needs continue to be met.
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
What is The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism?
The United Synagogue, founded in 1913, is the association of Conservative congregations in North America, today consisting of 760 affiliated synagogues and over one-and-a-half-million members.
What are the objectives of The United Synagogue?
The objectives of The United Synagogue are set forth in the preamble to its Constitution as follows: "The advancement of the cause of Judaism in America and the maintenance of Jewish tradition in its historic continuity; to assert and establish loyalty to the Torah in its historic exposition; to further the observance of Sabbath and the Dietary Laws; to preserve in the Service the reference to Israel's past and the hopes for her restoration; to maintain the traditional character of the liturgy, with Hebrew as the language of prayer; to foster Jewish religious schools, in the curricula of which the study of the Hebrew language and literature shall be given a prominent place..."
When and where did the Conservative Movement originate?
The Conservative Movement originated in Germany in the middle of the nineteenth century and centered around the Jewish Theological Seminary of Breslau, founded in 1854 and directed during its first two decades by Zecharias Frankel (1801-1875).
Ulster County Jewish Federation
The Jewish Federation of Ulster County is the local umbrella organization which brings affiliated and non-affiliated Jews together on issues of common concern. The non-profit Federation provides cultural, social service and educational programming and raises funds to aid Jews locally, nationally, in Israel and worldwide. We are affiliated with the National Council of Jewish Federations, which networks local Federations throughout the country.
What we do:
In addition to the Annual Federation/United Jewish Communities Campaign, the Jewish Federation provides many other services. Examples include:
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Maintaining a 'Community Relations Council', which interacts with the community at large in order to monitor and respond to issues affecting the Jewish Community. (Examples include making sure school systems know the dates for the Jewish holidays, responding to incidents of anti-Semitism, scheduling briefings and meetings with elected officials, etc.) |
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Sponsoring community-wide educational, cultural and social programs. |
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Maintaining a community calendar to coordinate events sponsored by all the local Jewish organizations. |
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Providing scholarships to individuals for Jewish camps, Israel Programs, and adult Jewish educational programs. |
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Producing a newsletter which is mailed to each household contributing a minimum of $25 dollars to the annual campaign. |
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Organizing the annual community Yom Hashoah Commemoration. |
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Providing information and assistance to people with questions or needs. |
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Meeting other needs of the local Jewish Community as they arise. |
Jewish Family Services
Jewish Family Services of Ulster County is a not-for-profit social services organization located in Kingston, NY. We serve people of all faiths. Our primary focus is on seniors but we provide services to adults of all ages. We are affiliated with the national Association of Jewish Family & Children’s Agencies (AJFCA).
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Ulster County Chamber of Commerce
Mission Statement
The Chamber of Commerce of Ulster County is a not-for-profit membership corporation that provides services and advocacy on behalf of its membership and the community at large to advance the economic health and vitality of Ulster County.
Vision Statement
The Chamber of Commerce of Ulster County is a leader on issues of economic development, business retention, tourism promotion and the community.
City of Kingston
The Kingston history we usually think of begins with the Dutch, who created the third settlement in the Dutch colony (after Manhattan and Fort Orange, later Albany). After some serious trouble with the earlier inhabitants, Indians of the Esopus tribe, the settlement got down to a hundred years or so of serious farming, which eventually led to some trouble with the British. In the early 19th century, Kingston changed from a regional farm town to a new transportation center and gradually became a center of industry, particularly of natural resources that could be used to build cities (cement, bricks, bluestone.) A neighboring village, Rondout, developed a mile away and eventually merged with Kingston.
In the early 20th century, Kingston's industries faltered as the railroad and highway provided new routes for coal and Portland cement replaced Rosendale cement and, to a large extent, bluestone. Over time, new industries came to Kingston, including garment-making, small machine manufacture, and eventually, with the arrival of IBM, computer manufacturing. In the late 20th century, Kingston finds itself once again creating new industies in such varied products as solar-powered boats, leather knapsacks and handbags, hand-crafted furniture, and multimedia packages.
New York Jewish History Resources
This publication introduces genealogists and historians to the Jewish history resources available in New York State. It introduces genealogists to the abundance of historical documentation and related services available in New York State. The determined and industrious family historian will find that New York is rich in historical resources that can be used to identify individuals on a family tree and explain the context in which they pursued their lives. Although intended primarily to aid Jewish genealogists and family historians, this publication can help all historians to identify unique resources in Jewish history.
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