Help the Victims of the Southern California Fires

Leo Baeck Temple during the California wildfires

As shown in the powerful photo above, featuring Leo Baeck Temple (Los Angeles, CA) while fires rages in Southern California, many are still being forced to evacuate their homes and seek safety. Our prayers are with those who are in harm’s way, including the brave first responders who are putting their lives on the line to help their neighbors.

Temple Beth Torah in Ventura, CA is collecting gift cards to support their seven families who have lost their homes and other community members who face the greatest need. They request gift cards to stores such as Target, Walmart, Home Depot, and Lowe’s, as well as the major grocery store in the area, Vons. These donations can be mailed to:

Temple Beth Torah
7620 Foothill Road
Ventura, CA 93004

This blog post will continue to be updated as the Reform Movement learns of more ways that you can support those impacted by the Southern California fires.

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