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Virtual volunteering
Virtual volunteering is a great way to be supportive of others during this time. Global Good Deeds Day and Repair the World are two good starting points for ideas and opportunities.
Federation tools
The Federation’s Community Call Line is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and on Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you or someone you know needs access to social services, including financial assistance via our Max Factor Family Foundation Financial Assistance Network, please call us at 323-761-8305.
Additionally, through Jewish Free Loan Association, you can get free, no-interest loans to cover expenses related to COVID-19. Learn more.
Org outreach
Bet Tzedek is helping tenants manage the crisis
The Federation and L.A.’s Human Relations Commission partnered on the Four Questions Project, and invite community leaders to participate online
Mazon created a charitable food resource guide
Moishe House is hosting a Global Voices conversation with residents in France, Israel, and New Orleans, on March 31 at 8:00 a.m. (pacific)
Sharsheret, is offering programs and support to women living with breast or ovarian cancer and their caregivers
Swipe Out Hunger is working to get college students’ basic needs met
Civic
Need help connecting with your local elected officials or other community leaders about what’s happening in your neighborhood? Email our Federation colleagues here.
Updates from the City of Los Angeles, including information on testing
Official website of the California State Government
Spiritual care
• IKAR has a full schedule of virtual healing circles
• Nefesh is hosting daily prayer experiences every morning at 10 a.m. (pacific)
Rabbi Kerry Chaplin at Beit T’Shuvah is hosting CoVital, a daily meditation to help us creatively connect with abundance in a time of apartness
The Institute for Jewish Spirituality has resources for challenging times
SVARA is offering daily learning opportunities with queer talmud comrades
More
Pandemic poetry from Alicia Jo Rabins, Barnett Cohen, and Rabbi Naomi Levy
A beautiful poem by Dori Midnight
A beautiful poem by Lynn Unger
How to wash your hands—the Jewish way! Here and here
Unorthodox podcast, a smart, fresh, and fun daily take on Jewish news and culture
A mix for uncertain times by experimental electronic musician, vocalist, D.J., and NuRoots community member Callie Ryan
A curatorial project on Dublab featuring recordings from individuals sharing ways they are caring for themselves and loved ones amid physiological and environmental unknowns