Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

April 1 is Deadline to Apply for Grants to Foster Learning About Judaism

February 24, 2011

SHEFFIELD, MA—The Wassermann-Streit Y'DIYAH Memorial Fund is accepting grant applications through April 1. Grants are available to individuals, groups, schools, libraries and other nonprofit organizations serving Berkshire, MA, Columbia, NY, northwest Litchfield, CT or northeast Dutchess, NY counties for quality non-doctrinaire materials and projects that educate about the heritage, history, customs and culture of traditional Judaism. Applications are available online or by calling 413.227.0370.

The Wassermann-Streit Y'DIYAH Memorial Fund was established in 1999 as an endowment at Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation to foster an understanding of the diverse aspects of Judaism – its origin, history, beliefs, ethics, culture and literature. It aims to correct bias, misunderstanding and intolerance while encouraging the love of learning.

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation builds stronger communities and improves the quality of life for all residents of northwest Litchfield County, CT; Berkshire County, MA; and Columbia County and northeast Dutchess County, NY, acting as an agent for positive change in the region. Since 1987, Berkshire Taconic has managed a growing collection of charitable funds created by individuals, families and businesses. Each year, the foundation distributes over $7 million through grants and scholarships for programs in the arts and education, health and human services and environmental protection, helping thousands of donors achieve their philanthropic goals and hundreds of nonprofits carry on their good work. Berkshire Taconic is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity.

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