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When The Rockets Stop Falling: Rebuild And Revitalize

The needs are in excess of $500 million.

Northern Israel has been largely shuttered for weeks, having dire consequences on the economy. Israelis need help putting their lives back together – reentering jobs, rebuilding homes and businesses — and healing. A network of social services will need to be restored to move beyond the trauma of war. Thousands will require vocational training, emergency funds and trauma counseling.

photo: © 2006 Ahikam Seri/UJC
photo © 2006 Ahikam Seri/UJC

Trauma Services: Counseling for citizens of Northern Israel and areas surrounding Gaza. Hospitals require funds for specialized services, hot lines, and first responders.

Fund for Victims of Terror: A dedicated fund for victims and their families, including scholarships and assistance for the children of victims.

Relief and Support for Soldiers and their Families: Support and assistance for "lone soldiers," immigrants without families in Israel, and aid for families of soldiers fighting in Israel’s defense.

Assist those who are unemployed or suffering economic hardship: Vocational training for the newly unemployed due to lay-offs and business closures, and a fund for small-business loans.

Rebuilding Communal Infrastructure: Re-equipping damaged community services, including absorption centers, libraries, community centers,and homes for the elderly, updating bomb shelters, and upgrading emergency vehicles.

Housing: Temporary housing while homes are rebuilt, assistance for repairs, and aid to low-income families without home insurance.

Vulnerable Populations: Restoring home care, meals-on-wheels, and medical care to the elderly; helping new immigrants access government services; providing specialized services to the disabled.

Expand education and social welfare programs that will not be adequately funded by the government a result of increased defense needs and loss of tax revenue.

Israel Advocacy: Effectively making the case on behalf of Israel and building community support.

Restoring and Fostering Youth Travel to Israel: Strengthening registration for Birthright Israel, MASA and other Israel experiences.

For Those Wishing To Help

Your gift now to Federation’s 2006 Annual Campaign can immediately impact our ability to direct life-supporting funds to Israel.

Your additional gift to the Danto Family Israel Emergency Challenge Fund sends an immediate message to the people of Israel that they are not alone.

Together we can. HELP. GIVE. HOPE.

Donations can be made three ways:

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