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NECHAMA- Jewish Response to Disaster

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NECHAMA, rooted in the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, provides comfort and hope to communities by engaging volunteers in disaster recovery work.

NECHAMA – Jewish Response to Disaster, is the only Jewish organization to offer sustained direct services in the US following the onset of a hurricane, tornado, flood, or other natural disasters. NECHAMA’s programs are direct and effective ways for communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Our programs aim to provide direct disaster assistance, training, and other support so that affected individuals, families, and small businesses can respond more effectively, saving precious time and money. NECHAMA is inclusive, welcoming volunteers of all faiths and providing assistance to disaster survivors regardless of religious affiliation. Our work provides disaster survivors with critical comfort and hope.

Company History

Following the Great Flood of 1993 when both the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers flooded over a period of 7 months, leading to 32 deaths, and over $15 billion in damage, a group of individuals saw the great need for assistance. They donated funds to the recovery but wished to do more, so they recruited friends, a truck, and some tools, and headed south to Iowa. That first trip was the beginning of an organization now known as NECHAMA- Jewish Response to Disaster (nechama means “to comfort” in Hebrew).

Since that time, NECHAMA has grown from responding to disasters in the Midwest region of the United States, to a nationwide response organization. Our work aims to provide disaster-affected communities with the resources needed to not only rebuild after natural disasters but also to enable these communities to better prepare for and respond to events in the future.

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    NECHAMA: Senior Team Leader, Disaster Response

    NECHAMA- Jewish Response to Disaster - 100% Remote, United States
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    NECHAMA: Senior Team Leader, Disaster Response Reports to: NECHAMA Operations Director NECHAMA Jewish Response to Disaster is a national organization that responds to damage caused by hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and other natural disasters. Rooted and guided by Jewish values, including tikkun olam, or repair of the world, NECHAMA advance three priorities: humanizing Jews and representing Jewish ideals in communities recovering from disaster; providing meaningful opportunities for volunteers ...

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