Those wishing to assist victims of the Nov. 15 synagogue suicide bombings in Istanbul and help with the rebuilding efforts can contribute to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, an organization that also receives funding from Bay Area federations.
Local federations are urging that donations be made directly to the JDC, either by credit card through its Web site, www.jdc.org; by phone: (212) 687-6200 ext. 866; or by check, payable to “JDC-Turkey Assistance,” Box 372, 847A Second Ave., New York, NY 10017.