B'nai B'rith Cuban Jewish Relief Project

07/02/2019

Dear friends,

It is with a heavy heart that we write to inform you of the passing of Stan Cohen of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Stan founded the B'nai B'rith Cuban Jewish Relief Project. The world is a better place for his commitment to global humanitarian relief.

Please see the linked article for a tribute to his life and his passion for supporting Jews around the world.

May his memory be a blessing.

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Queridos amigos,

Escribimos para informarles sobre el fallecimiento de Stan Cohen de Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, en el Sabado, 22 Junio 2019. Stan dio luz al proyecto “B’nai B’rith Cuban Jewish Relief.” El mundo es un lugar mejor para su compromiso con la ayuda humanitaria global.

Por favor, vea el artículo vinculado para un tributo a su vida y su pasión por apoyar a los judíos de todo el mundo.

Que su memoria sea una bendición.

Humanitarian with a passion for Cuban Jewish community

10/09/2017

Read the latest from Cuban Jewish Relief Project Director Sienna Girgenti on the situation in Cuba following Hurricane Irma last month.

We could not have imagined that within just a few shorts weeks the world would endure the devastation of three major hurricanes in the Atlantic basin and multiple earthquakes across the region. These...

09/12/2017

Hurricane Irma made landfall in Cuba as a Category 5 storm last Friday. We understand from our partners on the ground that the damage was severe, and more than 50 percent of the country remains without electricity, gas and water. It will take a long time for these primary services to be reestablished. In light of these challenges, we are adding a disaster relief component to the focus of our annual Chanukah mission. This trip will include two onsite disaster relief volunteer days where it is most needed. At this time, we are waiving our standard $500 contribution to the Cuban Jewish Relief Project for participants to make this volunteer mission more affordable.

Please confirm your participation by Sept. 28. Spread the word and we hope you can join us!

If you can't join us, DONATE NOW to aid our efforts.

I would like to share with you a brief report about the current situation in Cuba after Hurricane Irma made landfall as a Category 5 storm. We understand from our partners on the ground that the damage was severe, and more than 50 percent of the country remains without electricity, gas and water. It...

08/28/2017

There is one month left to register for the B'nai B'rith International annual Chanukah mission to Cuba this December! Will you join us?

CLICK BELOW to learn more and sign up today!

03/28/2017

Hot off the presses! Check out the spring issue of B'nai B'rith Magazine for a look into our annual Chanukah mission from December, 2016.

01/18/2017

B'nai B'rith Cuban Jewish Relief Project Director Sienna Girgenti is featured on this week's episode of the B'nai B'rith International Podcast!

Girgenti discusses organization's more than two decades of missions assisting the Cuban Jewish community and the history of the Jewish population in Cuba with CEO Dan Mariaschin.

Click below to LISTEN! SUBSCRIBE! And TELL A FRIEND if you like what you heard!

The B'nai B'rith International Podcast is a space to hold frank and interesting conversations with the organization's experts on staff. Topics discussed include B'nai B'rith's advocacy efforts,...

01/17/2017

While proponents of President Barack Obama’s outreach to Cuba see the choice of one of Trump’s business partners as a hopeful sign that the real estate mogul’s business instincts are kicking in, Cuban Jews in Miami see a potential ally who will look out for the vulnerable Jewish community on the isl...

01/05/2017

Welcome home to participants of the December 2016 annual Chanukah mission to Cuba! Check out photos below for a look into this exciting week.

Participants included B'nai B'rith International President Gary Saltzman and his wife, Judy – the second international president in as many years to visit and aid the Cuban Jewish community.

Check out the photos below, REACT and TAG YOURSELF if you were on the trip!

PHOTOS: The B'nai B'rith Cuban Jewish Relief Project just wrapped up another year of missions, with its final 2016 visit to the island concluding this week.

Participants included B'nai B'rith International President Gary Saltzman and his wife, Judy – the second international president in as many years to visit and aid the Cuban Jewish community.

Check out the photos below, REACT and TAG YOURSELF if you were on the trip!

12/22/2016

We're closing in on the end of our 2016 Campaign for Cuban Jewish Relief! Check out the work of one of our most dedicated alums -- the personal fundraising page of March 2016 participant Lee Hatch -- and consider contributing today.

*Join me in supporting real change. Let's support good in the world and make a difference. Help the Cuban Jewish community and give to B'nai B'rith's Cuban Jewish Relief Project today!* This devoted Jewish Community provides programming and hel...

10/13/2016

B'nai B'rith International supporter and AEPi member Matt Caplan reflects on a week assisting and learning about the Cuban Jewish community as a part of the ...

10/13/2016

Thank you for your interest in supporting the B'nai B'rith legacy in Cuba.

06/28/2016