MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger

Dec 10th 2009

by Ed Yerke-Robins

Tomorrow is the first night of Chanukah. It’s also the first night of Twanukah (Twitter + Chanukah), our first campaign conducted through @StopHunger, our 11,500-follower strong presence on Twitter. Through @StopHunger, we’re thrilled to connect with grantees in the field, and the next generation of hunger fighters. Year-round, you share your enthusiasm with us, and ... continue reading »

Nov 24th 2009

by Heather Wolfson

A few days ago, I read the devastating news — 49 million Americans are food insecure and live on the edge of hunger.  One in four children don’t know when and where they will have their next meal. Over a year ago, as our economy began to slide and we entered a recession, the face ... continue reading »

Nov 17th 2009

by Ed Yerke-Robins

To end hunger, we must A.C.T. - Achieve Change Together. Today, MAZON proudly launches our year-end campaign A.C.T.: End Hunger (http://actendhunger.org). A.C.T. reflects our core beliefs: that we can achieve a world without hunger, we can change lives, and we can work together to increase our impact. Join over 50,000 annual donors and help us raise $3 million in 3 months ... continue reading »

Oct 2nd 2009

by Rabbi Lee Bycel

It is often in the absurd that poignant insights are provided.  In his new movie, Brüno, Sacha Baron Cohen’s character responds to a question regarding his social involvement:  “Darfur is old news…what about Darfive.”  He is commenting on our need to move on to what is fashionable and that human tragedies go in and out ... continue reading »

Sep 25th 2009

by Rosalie Licht

The Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is called Shabbat Shuvah. For many it is also considered the Shabbat of Returning, repentance, and focused prayer.  It is a special Shabbat because Jews are instructed to examine their deeds and focus their attention on how their behavior affects themselves and others. In light of the season, ... continue reading »

Sep 22nd 2009

by Rabbi Lee Bycel

Guereda, Eastern Chad Rosh Hashana 2009 As a rabbi I sit here welcoming in the new year with Darfuri refugees, people of great courage, strength and determination. I am here to celebrate the opportunity of a new year, with people who need not just our prayers but also our actions. I have spent the day ... continue reading »

Sep 18th 2009

by Rabbi Lee Bycel

No one says it…but the uneasy feeling was palpable.  I  could see the questions in their eyes:  Why are you going to spend Rosh Hashanah in Darfuri refugee camps in Eastern Chad?  Why would a rabbi welcome the Jewish New Year in a place where there are no Jews?  Do you really think going will ... continue reading »

Jul 29th 2009

by Ed Yerke-Robins

The following originally appeared as a guest blog on Twitter for Food for Tisha B’Av 5769. Twitter for Food is a monthly event where Twitter users gather and skip a meal to draw attention to stopping hunger. For more information, read our thoughts here and visit TwitterForFood.com. You Tweet for Food every month. You click ... continue reading »

Feb 19th 2009

by Ed Yerke-Robins

For information on ordering 2010 Purim cards for mishloach manot, please visit http://mazon.org/go/purimcards. Purim is my favorite holiday, and not just for the spinning graggers & delicious hamantashen. The megillah is an inspiring story of Jewish unity amidst insurmountable struggle. When the wicked Haman threatens brave Mordechai, he turns his wrath not only against him, ... continue reading »

Mar 27th 2007

by H. Eric Schockman

The Jewish holiday of Passover begins at sundown on April 2, 2007.  Jews around the world with gather around a seder table to recall the Israelites liberation from their bondage of slavery.  As a community, we will reflect on what freedom truly means, not only for our ancestors, but also for all people, many of ... continue reading »