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Overall Contributions Increase in '09-10

The Rochester Jewish community – known for its generosity – continues to provide for the programs supported by the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester. Despite feeling the economic crunch, as in most communities, $4,197,734 was raised through the annual UJA Federation Campaign in 2009-10.
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What's In It For You: Less Tangible Benefits of Giving

Tzedakah literally means justice or righteousness...  What's In It For You: Less Tangible Benefits of Giving
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What's In It For You: Tangible Benefits of Giving

There are some tangible benefits for you when you make a donation to your federation...

What's In It For You: Tangible Benefits of Giving
The Jewish Federations support JDC's Ariel Job Centers in Riga, Latvia and Tallinn, Estonia, which battle rising unemployment and poverty among Jews in the Baltics. The centers, based on a pioneering model that continues to help Argentina’s Jews recover in the wake of that country’s economic crisis, provide classes and training on job hunting, interviewing, resume-building and computer skills. Click here for details. 

Live Generously

Live Generously.™ It does a world of good. The Federation Community Annual Campaign is the most trusted, most envied fundraising vehicle in the world. Every year, the $850+ million campaign literally turns the lights on for the world’s 13 million Jews; providing the basic infrastructure in which members of our community get help and give it.

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