In the Jewish tradition, we light a yahrzeit candle on the anniversary of a loved one’s death. As a people, we collectively remember those who perished in the Holocaust. It is our hope that the observance of Yom HaShoah remains an annual event in your home and in your community that includes lighting of this Yom HaShoah Yellow Candle.

Tied to yahrzeit observance, it is customary to give tzedakah or charity to honor the departed. The JCRC and the Seaboard Region of the FJMC directs 100% of your tzedakah to the Jewish Social Service Agency’s (JSSA) Holocaust Survivor Program.

With your support, JSSA is able to provide for the basic needs of more than 350 aging and vulnerable Holocaust Survivors in the metropolitan DC area, most of whom live at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.

We are all stronger together. Thank you.

If you prefer to mail a check, please send it to our bank’s secure processing center to ensure your gift is processed quickly, efficiently, and securely.

JSSA
PO Box 392492
Pittsburgh, PA 15251

If you have any questions or need assistance making your online donation, please call us at 301-610-8370 or email us at donate@jssa.org.