Temple Jeremiah Relief Efforts - Jacob's Ladder
September, 2005

Temple Jeremiah congregants generously stepped forward in response to the tragedy left in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) created a project called Jacob’s Ladder, an effort to collect much needed items and distribute them through our sister camp - Henry S. Jacobs Camp - in Utica, Mississippi. Two women, Tina LaValliere and Susan Brody, with the help of countless volunteers did an amazing job responding to this call. A full trailer of linens, toiletries and food was driven down to Mississippi on September 20, 2005 to help provide relief. Thanks go to Tina and Susan for co-chairing this effort and to all who contributed their time and resources to make this project a success.

Our Volunteers Hard at Work Assembling the Packages Which Went to Jacob's Ladder

Boxed and Ready to Roll, Jacob's Ladder Donations Headed Down to Mississippi!

Help the Victims of Hurricane Katrina

There are a number of organizations that are continuing to provide help to that region:

URJ has opened a disaster relief fund -SOS New Orleans - to aid congregations affected by this disaster as well as the general communities. You can help by donating here.

The Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life has also established a relief fund to aid congregations and communities directly affected by Hurricane Katrina. Please send your tax-deductible donations to:
Institute of Southern Jewish Life
Katrina Relief Fund
P.O. Box 16528
Jackson, MS 39236-0528

Project Karing is an organization in northern Illinois providing long-term support for residents of the Gulf Coast devasted by Hurricane Katrina.