Kulanu Highlights
- Join us in Honoring Abayudaya Leaders Aaron and Naume!
- Greetings & Gratitude from Uganda
- What "All of Us" Accomplished in 2011
- Plan Your Mitzvah Project with Kulanu!
Join us in Honoring Abayudaya Leaders Aaron and Naume!
We invite you to join Kulanu in honoring Aaron Kintu Moses and Naume Sabano, an inspiring couple who have directed some of the most successful institutions of the Abayudaya Jewish community of Uganda. A brave leader who was instrumental in saving Judaism from Idi Amin's repression of the 1970s, Aaron has been headmaster of the Abayudaya Elementary School since 2001. Naume, founder and president of the Abayudaya Women's Association for a decade, is manager of the nutrition program at the Abayudaya high school, an essential service that has alleviated hunger and has made a great impact on student learning.
Click here to read more about Aaron and Naume's accomplishments, and to find out how YOU can contribute to an online Tribute Journal in honor of these two inspirational and dedicated leaders. All donations to the Journal will be earmarked for the Kulanu-Abayudaya Education Fund to support the two Abayudaya schools, which are so important to Aaron and Naume, to the Abayudaya community, and to the work of "all of us".
Thank you!
Greetings & Gratitude from Uganda
In January I went on an inspiring trip to Uganda with other Kulanu friends and volunteers. My eleven days in the Abayudaya community were jam-packed with festive celebrations and intense meetings, as well as opportunities to share resources and knowledge with this Jewish community in Uganda.
Throughout our time there, community members thanked Kulanu over and over -- we accepted their thanks on behalf of all of you who have supported this work over the last 16 years. One moment in particular stood out to me: at the youth-led shabbat service, the outgoing chair of the Abayudaya Youth Association talked about his memories of the first Kulanu visit in 1995 when he was a child, of having been in the very first class at the Semei Kakungulu High School, having been part of the Higher Education program supported by Tufts University Hillel - and now he has graduated from college and is beginning a career in technology. It was clear that our long-term commitment to this community is bearing fruit.
Click here to read Harriet's full report on her visit to Uganda!
I hope you will consider joining us on the next Jewish Life in Uganda Mitzvah Tour, so you and your family can share the joy of representing all of Kulanu's supporters. Visit www.kulanu.org/trip for details about this life-changing excursion!
What "All of Us" Accomplished in 2011
This year Kulanu marks its Chai anniversary, our 18th year of outreach on behalf of isolated and emerging Jewish communities worldwide. Chai means life, and we at Kulanu celebrate with great joy our work sustaining and nurturing Jewish life around the globe. As we look back on 2011, we can take pride in the depth and diversity of our work. Click here to read a selection of this year's highlights.
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Plan Your Mitzvah Project with Kulanu!
Getting ready to become a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or know someone who is? A Kulanu Mitzvah Project is a wonderful way to mark this special lifecycle occasion! When you choose to work with Kulanu, a non-profit organization that supports Jewish communities around the world, you have the chance to really make a global impact. Your project can be part of your own Bar/Bat Mitzvah, or you can get others involved in a group tzedakah project. Get creative! Read more about how Kulanu can help you plan a meaningful Mitzvah Project and connect with Jews worldwide at kulanu.org/mitzvahprojects.
If you are involved with Jewish education or are connected with a school, synagogue, or other youth or Jewish organization, help us reach out to bar and bat mitzvah students by telling them about Kulanu's Mitzvah Project Program. We have colorful new 4"x9" postcards to promote the resources we offer to young people wanting to participate in tzedekah. Email your name and address to mitzvahprojects[at]kulanu[dot]org and let us know how many postcards to send. Thanks for getting involved!