Bertha Effron Fund

Four organizations have received grants totaling $6,000 from the Bertha Effron Fund.  The Bertha Effron Fund was established to preserve and strengthen Jewish culture and Jewish institutions in this area. The committee reviewed 5 grant requests totaling $11,157.50.

Fall 2011 Grant Awards

Community Hebrew School of Dutchess County   
$500

Support for a workshop that demonstrates and teaches children the process first used to refine olive oil for the Chanukah menorah. 

Jewish Community Center of DutchessCounty
$1,500

To engage Rick Recht, a premier Judaic family performer for a family concert and several family engagement opportunities.

Jewish Family Services of DutchessCounty
$2,000 

Support for Mitzvah Day, an annual community event in which volunteers from the Jewish community and their friends of all faiths provide help to local charitable and non-profit organizations.

Poughkeepsie Public Library District
$2,000 

Support for a month-long exhibit and series of programs entitled, “A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs 1910-1965." This project will highlight and explain the contribution of Jewish songwriters to American culture.