Israelite — The term Israelite refers to the practice of Judaism before the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans in the year 70 of the Common Era.

Kristallnacht — Kristallnacht, literally "the night of broken glass," is the name given to the evening of November 9, 1938, which marked the beginning of the German Reich–sponsored attack on Jews, Jewish property, and Jewish organizations in Germany, Austria, and other Nazi-controlled areas. Hundreds of synagogues were burned and their Torah scrolls destroyed. The synagogue in Hameln was destroyed on Kristallnacht.

Progressive Judaism — Progressive Judaism is a term used primarily outside of the United States to designate non-Orthodox, liberal congregations. In many cases, Progressive congregations are affiliated with the World Union for Progressive Judaism, an affiliate organization of the American Reform Movement. The World Union has responsibility for "Reform" communities outside of the United States.

Reform Judaism — Reform Judaism was born in Cessen, Germany 200 years ago and, in time, was brought to the United States by German immigrants, where it flourished and developed its own unique customs and traditions. German Reform Judaism was destroyed during Kristallnacht and no longer exists in Germany. However, Progressive congregations are beginning to organize in Germany and to provide a liberal alternative to Orthodox Judaism.

Shavuot — Shavuot (Shavuos in the Eastern-European pronounciation) is the holiday that is celebrated 50 days after the second day of Passover. Also known as Pentacost or the Feast of Weeks, Shavuot was originally a thanksgiving holiday for the wheat harvest in Israel. The Talmud links Shavuot with the giving of the Ten Commandments at Mt. Sinai, and it is this tradition that is observed today.

Internet Projects — $35,000
Internet Projects include the upgrading and support of the Foundation Web site and the development and support of Web sites for the communities we work with.

Jewish Clergy Corps Programs — $100,000
The Jewish Clergy Corps provides professional mentoring and leadership for small communities, including those in Germany and Brooklyn.

Newspaper Outreach Program — $15,000
This program reaches 200 general circulation newspapers in communities where there are fewer than 200 Jewish residents and supplies information about Jewish holidays and Jewish life.

Program Development Fund — $30,000
This fund provides money for projects in development that are not yet underwritten, responding, for example, to new requests for help in Eastern Europe and the United States.