Today I went to the NOLA Jewish Federation website and NY JFNA website both of which have dedicated Harvey funds. Frustratingly, the donate sites have weak encryption as is indicated by the alert triangle which comes up on the URL. The Houston Federation website also has the same vulnerability.
Although the https still reads secure, the alert indicates that due to mixed data being carried over the web, the weakness in the encryption of the images on the site allows for a similar weakness in the transmission of credit card info.
I spoke with an accountant in charge of NY JFNA disbursements on the phone today. I explained my concerns about the website for NY JFNA. She was unaware of the vulnerability.
The St. Louis Federation has a tougher and stronger encryption factor. St. Louis Federation has a dedicated Harvey relief fund. Today I spoke with the Campaign manager and he assured me that 100% of money raised for Harvey would go to Harvey relief. My goal is to send money to Texas. As a donor, I want my donations to be secure and to make a difference.
The link is https://www.jfedstl.org/how-gi
I am aware that some people would prefer to send money directly to Houston as opposed to other locations. It feels right to send money to the Houston Federation as opposed to some other location. In light of present-day concerns over the hacking of websites I feel it is more important to send money securely to the St. Louis Federation, earmarked for Texas.
I have phone numbers of the St. Louis Federation campaign manager and the accountant at the NY office of JFNA should anyone wish to speak with these people and to ask any additional questions. I would happily discuss the merits of these donations with anyone.
Although the https still reads secure, the alert indicates that due to mixed data being carried over the web, the weakness in the encryption of the images on the site allows for a similar weakness in the transmission of credit card info.
I spoke with an accountant in charge of NY JFNA disbursements on the phone today. I explained my concerns about the website for NY JFNA. She was unaware of the vulnerability.
The St. Louis Federation has a tougher and stronger encryption factor. St. Louis Federation has a dedicated Harvey relief fund. Today I spoke with the Campaign manager and he assured me that 100% of money raised for Harvey would go to Harvey relief. My goal is to send money to Texas. As a donor, I want my donations to be secure and to make a difference.
The link is https://www.jfedstl.org/how-gi
I am aware that some people would prefer to send money directly to Houston as opposed to other locations. It feels right to send money to the Houston Federation as opposed to some other location. In light of present-day concerns over the hacking of websites I feel it is more important to send money securely to the St. Louis Federation, earmarked for Texas.
I have phone numbers of the St. Louis Federation campaign manager and the accountant at the NY office of JFNA should anyone wish to speak with these people and to ask any additional questions. I would happily discuss the merits of these donations with anyone.
May we all continue to promote Tzedakah and make differences in the lives of people who are suffering.
Shalom.
Shalom.
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