Russian Jewish Community Foundation (RJCF) is a non-profit organization created for charitable purposes by Russian speaking Jewish immigrants from the former USSR now residing in Massachusetts. The RJCF mission is to preserve and enhance the Jewish identity among Russian Jews.
| Sderot Summer Camp 2009: As of July 02, 2009, donated $ 47,016 |
Appeal for Children of Sderot: Support Summer Camp 2009
Summer Camps for Children of Sderot organized and sponsored by the Russian Jewish community became a tradition. This year, once again, 50 children from Sderot will go to a camp in Israel away from Kassams. They will be doing hiking, learning, swimming, and striking new friendships. As always, counselors from our community will travel to Israel to work with children, to support our people, and our land. 
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Purim Celebrations in Sderot
 Purim in Sderot was eventful and lively, with the children celebrating with various activities and festivities. The children decided to give goodies and desserts, mishloach manot, (traditional sending of gifts of food on Purim to ensure that everyone has enough food for a Purim feast) to soldiers and brought some sweets from home to share with soldiers at an army base. Paratroopers in-training, at the army base, treated the kids to a spectacular show. They were able to observe how soldiers train for parachuting and practice jumping from planes. The kids even got the opportunity to climb into the planes the soldiers train with. See the photos from the Purim celebration
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Greg (Zvi) Margolin: My Trip to Sderot, One Year Later
 On January 18th of this year, I visited Sderot once again. It was exactly, almost day to day, one year anniversary of my previous trip to the city. The purpose of the visit was the same as last years -- to check RJCF's projects on the ground and to meet with our staff, and partners. Boston Globe article by Greg Margolin: "A voice from Boston, on the Israeli elections"
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An Autobiography Contest for the 21st Century: $2,000 prize
 Harriman Institute at Columbia University is running an autobiography contest aimed at collecting as many Russian Jewish Emigre autobiographical stories as possible so this important piece of oral history is not lost.They encourage everyone to write up their stories with honesty and accuracy. Not only will each submission be eligible for a monetary prize up to $2,000, but those judged to be of the greatest historical and literary value will be published in a volume for world-wide distribution. To enter, your essay should: Be 2,000-10,000 words; Be composed in any language [Russian, German, Yiddish, Hebrew or English]. Deadline for essay entries is March 15, 2009.
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RJCF Grant Application 2009
 We are pleased to invite non-profit organizations that serve the Russian Jewish community to apply for a grant from the RJCF. Application Deadline is March 31, 2009.RJCF accepts grant applications only via e-mail. Please download the Grant Applications, fill it in and send it to g r a n t s @ R J C F . c o m
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January 14th, 2009: Rally in support of Israel in Boston on Copley Square
 Huge crowd came to Copley Square in the center of Boston in a freezing cold (10°F/-12°C) to show their support for Israel! Many young faces, lots of Israeli flags, US flags, various signs, big and small. Joy and pride. Great rally! Watch a short video from the rally (2m48sec).
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Supporting Spirit of IDF Fighters
 The SPIRIT Program is an exciting program launched by the FIDF focusing on the personal well-being of Israel's combat battalions and units. Combat soldiers spend a week of rest and relaxation at facilities built by FIDF. Experience has shown that as little as one week of physical and emotional renewal in a care-free environment is critical for maintaining morale. The SPIRIT program also reminds soldiers that their heroic hard work and sacrifices are appreciated. Over 13,500 soldiers benefited from the SPIRIT Program in 2007.
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Boston Globe: Masha Rifkin, From Newton to Sderot
 Imagine feeling terrified at the thought of leaving your home. Imagine dropping your kids off at school, praying that you’ll actually be able to hold them that night. Imagine an awful noise, which can sound up to 60 times a day, notifying you that you have less than 15 seconds to drop everything and run to take cover from an approaching missile. Imagine living with this for 8 years, with no end in sight.
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Winter Camp 2008 for children of Sderot
RJCF's winter camp for 50 Children of Sderot took place during the week of Chanukah vacation in Negev! The camp was a smashing success. Not only children were taken away for a brief respite from Kassam fire, they took part in nature trips, math and English clubs, and learned about Chanukah and Jewish traditions.  Please watch this video. Click on a Play sign. Thanks to all who donated towards this great cause!
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RJCF Exclusive Post-Ball Interview
 We asked a few distinguished guests at the 4th Annual RJCF Charity Ball to share their views with us. Please read the exclusive interviews with: * David Harris - Executive Director of American Jewish Committee * Dr. Sam Kliger- Director, Russian Division, American Jewish Committee and Community Leadership Award Recipient 2008 * Mark B. Levin – Executive Director, National Conference on Soviet Jewry and Soviet Jewry Freedom Award Recipient 2008 * Masha Bresner – Counselor in Children of Sderot Summer Camp and Young Leadership Award Recipient 2008.
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Order photos taken at the Charity Ball
 * The Ball Photos by Julia Zhogina Photography * The Ball Photos by All Done, Inc
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Address to the 4th RJCF Annual Charity Ball
| Ladies and Gentlemen, distinguished Rabbis, dear friends, and guests. Welcome to the Fourth Annual Charity Ball of the Russian Jewish Community of Massachusetts! Over the past four years, the RJCF Charity Ball has become the super bowl of the Russian Jewish Community and has gained national prominence. The Russian Jewish Community Foundation was born, when a small group of individuals simply had the desire to do good.
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The Color Red - Sderot
Please watch this slide show. We all need to know what The Color Red means in Sderot.
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