Music teacher Leeav Sofer's community choir, a hit since 2013, continues to give members a creative outlet with online sessions and care packages even if they can't meet in person

Young adults working with the JDC spur initiative to distribute free handheld computers to give older Jews in forced isolation a necessary community connection

Even as people cut back under economic stress, charitable giving is still deemed 'essential'; communities come together to support families who have lost breadwinners

Jewish Future Pledge calls for wealthy donors to earmark at least 50% of charitable giving in their estate to community causes

The Jewish Future Pledge calls on North American members of the faith to give 50% of charitable contributions in their estate plan to Jewish or Israel-related organizations

When an associate turned to Rabbi Eitan Rubin of Beit Medrash of Great Neck, looking to find investors to buy medical supplies, the school head instantly formed a charitable plan

Even while communities cannot come together physically, many are still organizing projects to provide support to those who are suffering or at perilous risk amid the pandemic

With anti-government protests entering their third month, citizens relying on one another rather than the state to cope with dire economic conditions