Sixteen cycling teams to participate in the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts Ride to Provide in Springfield
Sep 29, 2024
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Sixteen cycling teams from local Jewish organizations will participate in the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts Ride to Provide 2024 on Sunday.
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The goal is to raise funds to support the impactful work that the organization does locally and globally. Ride to Provide is not only a fundraising event but also a celebration of Jewish culture and a show of solidarity with the community here and in Israel.
"It's a really great event for bringing people together to learn about all of the different things happening in our Jewish community, to get to know one another, to get a little exercise, and raise money to support community needs," said Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts CEO Nora Gorenstein.
This ride highlights the strength of collaboration, with teams representing different partner organizations, such as:
B'Yachad Springfield
Congregation Beit Ahavah
Congregation Ahavas Achim
Congregation B'nai Israel
Congregation B'nai Torah
Congregation Sons of Zion
Hebrew Free Loan Association of Greater Springfield
Jewish Community of Amherst
Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts
Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts
Lander-Grinspoon Academy
Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy
New England Jewish Academy
Rachel's Table of Western Massachusetts
Sinai Temple
Temple Beth El
These organizations help embody the spirit of unity and shared purpose that defines Ride to Provide 2024.
The ride will take off from Sinai Temple in Springfield at 9:00 a.m. The event will also feature a community fair starting at 10:00 a.m. offering live music, food, and opportunities to learn more about other Jewish organizations here in Western Massachusetts.
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