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Support Jewish organizational life as part of Giving Tuesday

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December 1, 2015

Nonprofit organizations everywhere are ramping up their fundraising efforts today as part of Giving Tuesday and those interested in supporting Jewish organizational life to mark the annual day of giving back, which is observed every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, have a plethora of options from which to choose.

American Friends of Tel Aviv University has launched an adopt-a-bat campaign as part of an effort to fund scientific research at Tel Aviv University.

Mazon announced it is seeking to raise $50,000 toward fighting childhood hunger.

Also seeking additional support, The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles is holding a major event tonight for young professionals that, in part, is raising funds for L.A. Federation “as a nod to #GivingTuesday,” according to the Federation website.

Tonight’s Federation event—titled MainStage 2015—takes place at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood and begins at 7 p.m. For more information, visit jewishla.org.

The Markaz, Arts Center for the Greater Middle East; the USC Shoah Foundation; Creative Community for Peace, which pushes back against cultural boycotts against Israel by encouraging musicians to perform there; pro bono legal organization Bet Tzedek; Jewish National Fund and advocacy organization American Jewish Committee are also participating in Giving Tuesday. Visit their websites for information on how to donate tax-deductible gifts.

The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles is also seeking support. Visit jewishjournal.com/dollar for more information.

This year marks the fourth year of Giving Tuesday. According to the Giving Tuesday website, there is an “estimated 470-percent increase in online donations on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving since its inception in 2012.”

This list does not include all of the Jewish organizations. If your Jewish organization is participating and you would like it to be included in this article, email information about your campaign to ryant@jewishjournal.com.

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