Jewish and Israel-based organizations are mobilizing to deliver aid to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa devastated the island, leaving widespread destruction and power outages. Chabad of Jamaica, despite sustaining severe damage to its own building, has provided shelter, emergency supplies, and coordinated relief deliveries with international partners. IsraAID has deployed a team focused on urgent water, sanitation, and mental health needs, while SmartAID is supplying solar power units and water purification technology to restore essential services. Local Jewish leaders, including Rabbi Yaakov Raskin, are working tirelessly to support both the Jewish community and wider population, raising funds and distributing emergency goods despite challenging conditions. Additional Jewish American organizations have launched relief funds to support ongoing humanitarian efforts in Jamaica.
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