MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger

Apr 6th 2011

by Michelle Stuffmann

MAZON extends a huge THANK YOU to the following congregations, restaurants and individuals who are hosting community seders and donating a portion of the proceeds to help MAZON fight hunger. We are grateful for their generosity and support! ... continue reading »

Feb 17th 2011

by MAZON

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 »

Nov 19th 2010

by Ivan Porto

With the holiday giving season right around the corner, we were beyond thrilled to learn about two MAZON supporters, Suse Cohen and Adam Cohen (not related), who are tapping into their creativity to help us fight hunger. Check out their neat projects: ... continue reading »

Oct 25th 2010

by Leonard Fein

Were I to acknowledge all those here, and some not here, who deserve to be acknowledged on this festive occasion, I would by far exceed my time. But I cannot refrain from mentioning a few: my old friend, Ted Mann, our very first board chair; Lee Javitch, Ted’s successor as chair, the first person I ... continue reading »

Sep 28th 2010

by MAZON

The following article by Allison Hoffman originally appeared in Tablet Magazine at http://www.tabletmag.com/life-and-religion/45922/in-lieu-of-gifts/. Reposted with permission. When Jason Soll started preparing for his bar mitzvah in 2003, he had a clear goal in mind, and it wasn’t developing a deeper connection to his Judaism. What he wanted, really, was an MP4 video player. “I had ... continue reading »

Sep 15th 2010

by Jeremy Deutchman

With a rich history dating back to the late 1880′s, Ahavath Achim (AA) Synagogue is a pillar of Atlanta’s vibrant Jewish community. In addition to its longstanding commitment to building a welcoming home for worship, education and life cycle events, the congregation is steeped in another vital tradition, as well: the pursuit of social justice ... continue reading »

Sep 9th 2010

by Joel E. Jacob

Even as I contemplate the seriousness of Yom Kippur each year, I am always struck by its incredible beauty. For me, the Kol Nidre service, with its powerful repetition and haunting melodies, is both a spiritual awakening and an opportunity to enjoy the richness of our millennia-old liturgical tradition. There’s no question that Kol Nidre ... continue reading »

Sep 7th 2010

by Jeremy Deutchman

For MAZON donor Craig Newman, philanthropy was a focus from an early age. Growing up in Philadelphia, he had strong role models in his parents and his maternal grandfather Charlie. Newman never met his mother’s father, for whom he was named, but he was still a towering figure in young Craig’s life. “He was known ... continue reading »

Aug 12th 2010

by Ed Yerke-Robins

Download the full invitation in PDF format here. “Let us launch a Jewish campaign against hunger. Drawing on all our resources—our wealth and our wisdom, our customs and our competencies, our memories and our dreams—let us create an old/new tradition. Henceforward, as in olden times, let us set aside a portion of our joy to ... continue reading »

Jul 30th 2010

by Shirley Davidoff

In 2009, a group of Dallas young professionals started the Battle of the Jewish YP’s: Young Professionals Bowling League to bring Jewish young professionals together from across the Dallas Jewish Community. Last summer, the bowling teams were based on synagogue affiliation. This summer, bowlers were asked to choose their own teams and a Jewish organization ... continue reading »