EP 77 Nancy Kriegel | Executive Director, Yad Chessed

In Episode 77 of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen talks with Nancy Kriegel, Executive Director of Yad Chessed, with the mission to provide emergency financial assistance to Jewish people in need while preserving the dignity of each client. The funds they distribute for food, medical expenses, shelter and other essentials, as well as their guidance, help alleviate economic distress and move each client toward a more hopeful future. Nancy J. Kriegel joined Yad Chessed as Executive Director in December of 2019. Prior to her current role, Nancy worked at Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) in senior positions overseeing efforts to strengthen area Jewish Day Schools. Previous to CJP, Nancy was a founder and co-president of Gateways: Access to Jewish Education. Before dedicating her career to Jewish communal service, Nancy was a practicing attorney with degrees from Boston College Law School and the University of Pennsylvania. Nancy lives in Sharon, MA, with her husband and has three young adult children.