Spread a little happiness with a Rosh Ha’Shana competition

September 14, 2009 - 2:01 PM by Nicky

Making the desert bloom.

Making the desert bloom.

With Rosh Ha’shana (the Jewish New Year) fast approaching, we are offering a competition for one and all to make Israel a little bit brighter and better, with a $25 JGooders gift token to give to one of eight charities.

All you have to do is to take a look at the charities listed below – all of which appear on the JGooders web site, and choose which one you think should get the money. Then tell us why – in no more than 50 words, and post your suggestion in the comments on this story, with your email address attached.

We’ll choose a winner on Monday next week, and then send the gift token on to you to give to one of the JGooders charities. This is your chance to spread a little happiness this holiday season.

The Nalaga`at Theater

The Nalaga’at Theater provides deaf and blind actors with the opportunity to achieve artistic expression and create awareness and acceptance of the deaf-blind in Israeli society.

100 Ethiopian-Israeli Engineers by 2014

The project is raising engineering college enrollment for young men and women from the Ethiopian Israeli community, to secure their place and success in academic engineering degrees and future careers in Israel.

Make the Desert Bloom – Student Scholarships

The project’s goal is to match government funding for 300 student scholarships of students who live in the Negev. Ayalim students live in the development towns of the Negev and volunteer in the community, with the purpose of building their permanent home in these areas.

Green Processes Center
The Green Process Center’s aim is to lead the assimilation of sustainability in Israel. The center includes research in Green Engineering, Green Chemistry and Clean Technology, and various academic and community programs.

Hug an Abandoned Baby

First Hug received the 2009 Presidential award for volunteerism for providing small, permanent volunteer teams for each child during the time they are hospitalized, providing warmth, love and a homely environment.

Galilee Circus
The circus was set up to create a harmonious family of Jewish and Arab children who learn circus skills and work together as a troupe, bringing the message of peace and coexistence to audiences.

Around the Clock Family Project
Shanti House`s main goal is to absorb 100% of Israel`s run-away and homeless youths.

NATAL’s Social Therapeutic Club

The club aims to empower trauma victims to reintegrate into the Israeli community.

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Comments

10 Comments on Spread a little happiness with a Rosh Ha’Shana competition

  1. Ben on Mon, Sep 14th 2009 6:21 PM

    2. NATAL’s Social Therapeutic Club looks to me like an especially worthy charity, enabling those affected by war and terror to find healthy ways to face their trauma and to grow regardless of it. We should have a peaceful new year.

  2. Rose on Mon, Sep 14th 2009 6:24 PM

    3. Make the Desert Bloom should be chosen because education is the key to helping the development towns grow economically, which will not only benefit them but the country as a whole.

  3. Rae on Tue, Sep 15th 2009 9:45 AM

    4. I think the Green Processes Center should be chosen. This organization has a very worthy goal, to maintain a sustainable economy. Providing green engineering and technologies would help the entire country and will hopefully push other countries to commit to similar projects.

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  5. Avital on Tue, Sep 15th 2009 8:57 PM

    6. These are all important causes and I wish they could all get the money, but since I’m forced to choose one, my vote is for “Hug an Abandoned Baby”. This is an exceptional organization, and being that I am in the field of child psychology, I know how significant and influencial it is for a baby to receive positive physical contact. It is truly amazing that such a simple and natural act of loving kindness can shape the entire course of a human life. The work done by this organization is unique and truly commendable.

  6. Tova on Wed, Sep 16th 2009 3:27 PM

    7. These are all amazing causes – and even if you don’t win, you can think about making a small gift in honor of the new year…..I personally did so

  7. David on Thu, Sep 17th 2009 6:00 PM

    8. The Galilee Circus – the effort brings many smiles to folks who could use it, while working on reducing stereotypes – key for a peaceful co-existence.

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