Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

November 1 is Deadline to Apply for Grants to Foster Learning about Judaism

October 13, 2010

SHEFFIELD, MA—The Wassermann-Streit Y'DIYAH Memorial Fund is accepting grant applications through November 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. Individuals may apply provided they have a fiscal sponsor. You can access applications online, or by calling 413.229.0370.

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 Berkshire County, MA; Columbia County and northeast Dutchess County, NY; and northwest Litchfield County, CT. Berkshire Taconic connects donors with causes they care about by administering and investing their charitable funds. Thanks to its generous donors, in 2009 Berkshire Taconic distributed nearly $7 million in scholarships and grants for programs in the arts and education, health and human services, and environmental protection. Berkshire Taconic is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

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