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Published in the Jewish Exponent | Growing Income Disparity Also Equals Growth in Hunger
Jan 3rd
Original article published in the Jewish Exponent on December 28, 2011 Opinion: Growing Income Disparity Also Equals Growth in Hunger by Ruth S. Laibson I am usually proud to call Philadelphia my home. But a recent study that highlights our city’s increasing income segregation contains some very disquieting facts that should challenge all of us ... continue reading »
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MAZON urges you to make your voice heard
Nov 18th 2011
It appears we may have reached a crossroads in our history as a nation. How we proceed - how our elected representatives act on our behalf - will not only effect the quality of life for tens of millions of Americans, but also could determine the competitiveness of our economy for generations to come. ... continue reading »
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Get involved in Food Day!
Oct 21st 2011
MAZON is a proud partner in Food Day: Monday, October 24, 2011. ... continue reading »
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Take action today: Urge your Senator to sign Gillibrand letter by October 27
Oct 19th 2011
The Super Committee is deliberating $1.5 Trillion in cuts. It is vitally important that SNAP, child nutrition and other safety net programs be spared. Please urge your Senator to sign on to this letter from Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), which asks that SNAP and other low-income programs be protected in any deficit plan. ... continue reading »
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Hungry 24/7: Abby Leibman and MAZON featured in the Jewish Journal
Oct 6th 2011
When you say you’re hungry, you probably know where your next meal will come from. ... continue reading »
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L’shana tova!
Sep 28th 2011
May God give us the health and strength to follow through on our ideas to make this a better world. ... continue reading »
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MAZON responds to the devastating tornadoes in the American South
May 4th 2011
Several donors have inquired about MAZON’s ability to provide relief to people in tornado-stricken areas. MAZON does have grantees and partners in the South who are in a position to provide aid. ... continue reading »
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A big thank you to Temple Isaiah’s LEFTY youth group
Feb 17th 2011
Original article written by Susie Davidson and published in the Jewish Advocate on 2/18/11. Reprinted with permission. For more from The Jewish Advocate, subscribe at www.thejewishadvocate.com Rachel Bodony organized a multi-course dinner for 270, raised $13,500 and helped make history Saturday night. Not bad for a high school junior. Bodony chaired a dinner for Mazon: ... continue reading »
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Health, Nutrition & Torah: Vayechi
Dec 22nd 2010
The Text: Genesis 47:27-50 In the Bible, Ephraim and Menasseh are the only two brothers who got along. This marks a turning point for the Israelites. After sibling rivalries of Jacob and Esau and Joseph and his many brothers, Ephraim and Menasseh represent that brothers can get along peaceably. This may also be a reason ... continue reading »
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Health, Nutrition & Torah: Vayigash
Dec 15th 2010
The Text: Genesis 44:18-47:27 In the midst of global famine, Joseph serves in a position of power and is able to offer relief to his family. Genesis 47:12-13 “Joseph sustained his father, and his brothers, and all his father’s household with bread, down to the little ones. Now there was no bread in all the ... continue reading »
