JTA: Jewish organizations 'tweeting' their way to new kinds of communications

Scores of Jewish organizations are now using Twitter ( http://twitter.com ) to send their members short, cell phone-based, text messages.   See: http://digg.com/u1IKrc



The Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines has two Twitter networks to keep community members informed.  One mirrors the JCRC InfoBlog at twitter.com/jewishnewsblog 

A new network that we are still developing is to update information about Federation programming.  It will be especially useful to convey any last minute changes to time/date/location or content of programs.  The network is called Update J and its messages are displayed online at twitter.com/updatej   and on the Federation's website: http://jewishdesmoines.org. 

The easiest way to sign-on to receive Tweets is to send a text message to 40404 and ask to: follow  updatej  or follow jewishnewsblog  (or any other of the many Tweeters)  . Standard text messaging charges apply, as determined by your cellphone company. 

Consult your synagogue or temple for information about the Tweet networks they operate!


On the Internet, there is an extensive listing of Jewish organizations that Tweet.  Below, for example, is just the very beginning of the directory available at http://listorious.com/MASA__Israel/jewish-organizations
 

For additional information, contact jcrc@dmjfed.org

Now, from the listorious.com list of Jewish organizations that Tweet:

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MAZON

MAZON is the leading Jewish anti-hunger organization, devoted to ending hunger among all faiths and backgrounds. (Maintained by Ed Robins, Donor Services Dept.)

11,443 followers | Follow

Israeli Consulate

The official twitter for the Consulate General of Israel in New York

7,860 followers | Follow

US Holocaust Museum

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is a living memorial, inspiring citizens to confront hatred, promote human dignity and prevent genocide.

7,727 followers | Follow

92YTribeca

Non profit / Art Space / Music Venue / Cafe / Screening Room / Classes / Comedy / More

4,527 followers | Follow

92nd Street Y

The 92nd Street Y is an arts, educational and community center serving people of all ages, races, faiths and backgrounds.

3,832 followers | Follow

United With Israel

Organizing people of all faiths to unite and show their unwavering support for Israel.

3,481 followers | Follow

JTA | Jewish news

The Global News Service of the Jewish People

2,810 followers | Follow

The Jewish Week

The Jewish Week, an independent community newspaper, is recognized widely as the largest and most respected Jewish newspaper in America.

2,759 followers | Follow