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During the current crisis in Israel there are many ways that congregants can help Israel. Some of these are:
- Visit Israel! If you can bring packages over for troops or victims of the war, that would be an additional mitzvah
- Help Bonnie and Eric Eilen pack boxes for Israeli troops
- Donate to your favorite Israeli causes. Some suggested links can be found on the Kol Ami website You can also find links to the Israel
- Emergency Fund at www.urj.org and www.arza.org
- Knit caps for Israeli soldiers – join Mitzvah Knitz or contact Elaine Cohen for instructions
- Buy Israeli products online at www.whiteplainsforIsrael.com or at stores
- Support Israeli-owned businesses and companies
- Write to President Bush and other government officials thanking them for their support of Israel
- Write letters to the editors of newspapers and magazines supporting Israel
- Join ARZA (Association of Reform Zionists of America). This can be done through the Temple office
“If I am not for me, who will be? If I am for myself alone, who am I? And if not now, when?
Hillel
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