September Nonprofit Spotlight

9.10.24

We will shine a light on several organizations with whom we are proud to partner – raising awareness about current needs and important work being done in our community by agencies you may not be familiar with! You can give from your fund via the DJCF Portal, or click the links below to support. 

Akiba Yavneh Academy – Akiba Yavneh Academy (AYA) is a Modern Orthodox, co-ed, early childhood through 12th grade college-preparatory school dedicated to providing an academically excellent and values-based General and Judaic education to Jewish students of all backgrounds to inspire a lifelong love of Torah, higher learning, and the State of Israel. Support Jewish Education – Akiba Yavneh Academy – Dallas, Texas – Jewish Education

Dallas Jewish Historical Society – Since 1971, as part of DJHS’ ongoing mission to tell the story of the Dallas Jewish community, they have captured approximately 750 oral histories and continue to digitally record interviews with members of the Dallas Jewish community from all walks of life, preserving life’s lessons and important events for future generations. DJHS has an active Oral History committee and are committed to expanding their scope.  The Oral History participants serve as a collective memory, communicating the values and history of different generations and providing a distinct sense of place and time. Donation | Dallas Jewish Historical Society (djhs.org)

Legacy Senior Communities – From one generation to the next, The Legacy Senior Communities has been here to care for our Jewish seniors. Today, the not-for-profit LSC remains steadfast to its Jewish values, but has evolved to serve Dallas seniors of all faiths. Through strong leadership and innovation, LSC is committed to meeting the changing needs of seniors and their families and offers a full continuum of care: independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing and rehab, in-home care, and hospice. Donation Form – The Legacy Senior Communities

Temple Emanu-El – Founded in 1872 as the first Jewish congregation in North Texas. Though the location has changed a few times, their final home at the corner of Hillcrest and Northwest Highway in 1957 and completed a $38 million dollar expansion and renovation in 2016. The temple’s spaces were reimagined and redesigned to put interaction at the forefront: with nature, with one another and with God. Temple Emanu-El welcomes more than 2,500 families with diverse backgrounds and lifestyles through their doors and help them find their Jewish path through prayer, music, learning and community. Annual Fund | Temple Emanu-El (tedallas.org)