Causes: Human Services

Mission: OORAH WAS ESTABLISHED AS A JEWISH OUTREACH ORGANIZATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPARTING JEWISH EDUCATION, VALUES AND TRADITIONS, AS WELL AS GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT, TO JEWISH CHILDREN WHO LACK ACCESS TO THESE FUNDAMENTALS. (CONT. ) OORAH TAKES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ITS MISSION, UTILIZING JEWISH TRADITION TO ENHANCE EVERY ASPECT OF CHILDREN'S LIVES, THE MAJORITY OF WHOM ARE AT-RISK DUE TO DIVORCE, LOSS OF PARENT, SERIOUS ILLNESS IN THE FAMILY, UNEMPLOYMENT OR POVERTY.

Programs: Oorah's mission is to give jewish children and their families opportunities to become active and productive members of their communities. We accomplish this through our all-encompassing, year round programs, focusing on education, extracurricular activities and family enrichment. Our full suite of programs servicing jewish adults and children of all backgrounds includes mentorship and counseling programs, summer camps, afterschool and extracurricular programs, holiday packages, family retreats and cultural events, tuition assistance, jewish learning, and disbursement of food and clothing donations and emergency cash assistance. A network of hundreds of volunteers provides the manpower for these programs.