2022 Passover Resource Guide

ADVOCATE FOR UKRAINIAN REFUGEES

Communities around the world are wrestling with how to respond to the refugee crisis and violence caused by the conflict. This Passover story is an opportunity for us to remember Jewish experiences of being refugees fleeing terror and fear.

Option 1: Tzedakah

• Ukraine Emergency Fund from the Jewish Community Federation and American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee.
• Ukraine Crisis Response from HIAS 
• Crisis Response in Ukraine from UJA-Federation of NY

Option 2: Education

• The Ukraine Crisis from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). This resource guide offers in-depth action items to support Ukraine and their refugees. 
• FAMILY FRIENDLY: Tips for helping young people cope with news about Ukraine and Russia by PBS NewsHour
• The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Resources at the Library of Congress 

COMBAT HOMELESSNESS AND FOOD INSECURITY

Two of the most critical issues facing the Bay Area are homelessness and food insecurity. During the Passover seder, Jews recall our experience of wandering and being without basic needs when we were freed from slavery in Egypt. We have provided several resources for you and your family to understand and address homelessness and food insecurity.

Option 1: Tzedakah

Donate to the Alameda County Community Food Bank

Support the Contra Costa Housing Security Fund from the Contra Costa Council on Homelessness and Contra Costa Regional Health Foundation

Option 2: Education

Judaism and the Homeless by My Jewish Learning

The Jewish Response to Homelessness by Sefaria.org

Option 3: Get Involved

How You Can Help Directory from San Francisco Chronicle Homeless Project

Volunteer at The East Oakland Collective

Donate time at the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano

PROTECT OUR PLANET

The climate change crisis and threats to our natural environment impact all of us. In the Bay Area, many organizations have dedicated exceptional time and resources to restoring interest in environmental justice, land preservation, and access to clean air and water. From observance of Shmita (“year of release”) to the concept of bal tashchit (“do not carelessly destroy or waste”), many aspects of Jewish tradition are rooted in respecting and tending the land we live on. This Passover, we encourage you to take action towards preserving our home, Earth.

Option 1: Tzedakah

Donate to the Bay Area Earth-based Judaism center, Wilderness Torah

Support the environmental justice advocacy of Save the Bay

Option 2: Education

Judaism and the Environment 101 by Hazon

Judaism and Environment by Chabad.org

Option 3: Get Involved

Volunteer at Urban Adamah’s farm

Participate in park programs with the California State Parks Foundation

Visit a California State Park