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CREATE AN ONLINE FUNDRAISING PAGE
Make your own web page on the NACOEJ website. Include a personal message, photograph and fundraising goal. Your progress will be tracked by a thermometer. |
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Sample Card
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SELL NACOEJ CARDS
Sell beautiful cards featuring NACOEJ embroideries of Ethiopian Jewish life. A pack of eight cards contains 4 different designs. Order form and view card images. |
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RUN A “THON”
Raise funds through a basketball dunk-a-thon, bike-a-thon, or other types of "thon". Arrange for relatives, friends and classmates to sponsor you for set fees each time you perform the chosen activity. |
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MAKE Tzedakkah boxes
Design and distribute tzedakkah (charity) boxes for your project.
See sample.
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SHARE YOUR LUNCH
Make and sell lunch bags or lunch bag stickers. The money you raise will feed Ethiopian-Jewish children. Or, have your school lunch program offer to add to the cost of a meal and donate the rest to feed Ethiopian children. |
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BAKE-SALE OR CRAFT FAIR
Hold a fair and sell anything you want to make, such as cakes, lemonade or craft items. |
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PASSOVER HELP
Host a model seder in honor of the modern-day Exodus of Jews from Ethiopia to Israel.You may choose to donate the funds for Matzah and a Passover Seder for Jews in Ethiopia Read about a Model Seder with a special theme. |
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SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Raise funds for school supplies for the NACOEJ after-school program in Israel. Or, collect school supplies and arrange for them to be brought to Israel. Set up a collection box in your school!
List of needed supplies. |
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ETHIOPIAN JEWRY DAY
Plan an event to teach others about Ethiopian-Jewish traditions, such as Sigd, or major events in Ethiopian Jewish history, such as Operation Solomon.
Learn about Sigd.
Read about Sigd in Israel.
Learn about Operation Solomon. |
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PURIM BASKETS
Make and deliver Mishloach Manot (baskets of food) on Purim for donations. Or ask that people donate to your cause instead of giving extra Mishloach Manot.
Learn about Mishloach Manot Fundraising. |
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BAR/BAT MITZVAH CORNER
Teach your classmates about Ethiopian Jewry. Organize a class or school event. Incorporate your project into your Bar/Bat Mitzvah speech. Put out information about Ethiopian Jewry at your celebration.
Learn about the Twinning Program. |
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ETHIOPIAN COFFEE NIGHT
Invite friends to an Ethiopian (decaf) coffee night. Serve Ethiopian coffee for a donation.
Learn about the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony. |
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MOVIE NIGHT
Host a movie night and show a film about Ethiopian Jewry. Contact us for recommended movies.
Contact us for recommended movies. |
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CREATE AND SELL CARDS
Get creative and make your own greeting cards. Include a description of your project. Sell them to family and friends. |
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FEATURE YOUR CAUSE AT A CELEBRATION
Get creative by designing invitations with Ethiopian Jewish graphics. Include an insert with your invitation about your project. Create Ethiopian-themed centerpieces and place cards. Provide tips for your guests on how they can help your cause. |
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