MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger

With spring in the air, the time is ripe to start thinking about Passover. Every year Jews all over the world gather with friends and family to commemorate our people’s liberation from slavery and oppression. While a significant aspect of this holiday is focused on food—delicious, unleavened food—P... See More

Pesach's on our minds. Freedom, afikomen, cups of wine, clearing out chametz... For our supporters in Los Angeles, MAZON is co-sponsoring the LA Hunger Seder, to be held March 24th at Valley Beth Shalom in Encino (15730 Ventura Blvd., zip is 91436). Helping those who suffer from hunger is integral ... See More

As the High Holy Days approach, we reflect upon the 40 million people suffering from hunger in the United States (including 15 million children) and 1 billion worldwide, as we experience great sweetness at Rosh Hashanah and great hunger through our Yom Kippur fast. Christie Cookies is giving away $... See More

Zemanta and Social Innovation Greenhouse @ Weber Shandwick have teamed up to grant $6000 to causes most favored by the blogging community. The promotion, "Blogging For A Change", runs through June 6th. Talk about why you support MAZON, what our work means to you, how we can end hunger - anything! T... See More

A message from H. Eric Schockman, President of MAZON Every Passover, an acquaintance whom I see once a year at seder makes the same joke. “Nu,” he says, “Why is it I only see you when we’re wandering? Next time, come over and stay awhile.” Our ritual is always the same: He shakes my hand and th... See More