The day the water
disappeared in Israel.
Ronald S. Lauder,
JNF president,
reports on a situation
with such dire
consequences, that
the security of Israel
is at risk and the
well-being of every
Israeli citizen in peril.
The day, the experts project, will come
sometime in 2015. Some say it will be sooner.
On that day, there will be no more fresh
water in the cities to drink or to bathe in.
No more recycled water for agriculture.
Industry will cease. Wildlife will die. The
wells will turn sour, the lakes will be empty,
the rivers and streams gone.
And there will be no way to get them all
back again.
The world press has published articles
about the water shortage in the Middle East.
But please allow me to share some of the facts
you may not have heard about the water
crisis in Israel.
The 53-billion-gallon deficit
Israel needs 528 billion gallons of water
annually for domestic, industrial and agricul-
tural use. The annual fresh water supply in
Israel is only 475 billion gallons, a 53-billion-gallon deficit. Today,
the nation is in the grip of its worst drought in recorded history.
The devastating effects will be felt for years to come.
Zionist dream in jeopardy
Farmers, the land developers of the Zionist dream, are suffering
from water-quota cuts of up to 50%. Healthy wells are often defended by
strong fists and shotguns.
In some parts of Israel, the nitrate concentration in the water is six
times the level considered safe, and 600 times greater than the nitrate
concentration found in the water of some U.S. cities. Nitrates are
particularly damaging to children and mothers-to-be.
A few years ago, you could sit at the edge of Lake Kinneret—the Sea
of Galilee—and dangle your feet in its cool, sweet water. Today, you must
walk 1,000 feet from the shoreline just to reach the water's edge.
This vital water source is drying up. It is turning into salt water.
Lake Kinneret, which supplie's 35% of our homeland's fresh water,
is going bankrupt.
The lack of fresh water has political repercussions throughout
the region. Certain areas are considered hydrostrategic, critical to
economic development and individual welfare. The price of peace in Israel
goes up as its water supply goes down. At no time has this been more
apparent than today.
Did you realize that the situation was this grave?
Jewish National Fund water initiative
But the situation is not without hope. As it has for almost 100 years,
Jewish National Fund has taken on the challenge of providing for the
land of Israel by making up the 53-billion-gallon deficit through
building reservoirs, developing water recycling techniques, and restoring
Israel's polluted rivers and streams. JNF has a plan to rescue Israel from
its water crisis and has pledged to reinforce this longtime support of
Israel's water economy. We are committed to spending S250 million to
build 100 more reservoirs that will provide a total of 40 billion gallons
of water to the people of Israel.
For life, for peace, for the land of Israel
...just add water
Our bond with Israel is strong and we stand in unity with Israel and
its people—now, more than ever. Will you join me in supporting JNF's
commitment to withstand the pressures of Israel's water crisis? Will you
help us continue on the path to an Israel of abundant water and life?
Will you help us ensure that "the day" never comes?
Toll-free 1.888.M.0099 or www.jnf.org
Yes
,
I'll be a partner in ending Israel's water crisis. Please accept my tax-deductible contribution.
Please mail your contribution today to: Jewish National Fund. Attn: Water Campaign Dept.. 42 East 69th St., New York. NY 10021
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Kirschner, formerly of Oak Park
and Huntington Woods, joins the
temple from Central Synagogue, a
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where she served as
director of finance
since May 1996.
She has held
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The Adat Shalom Synagogue Adult
Study Commission will present Dr.
Ellen Frankel 8 p.m. Wednesday,
Feb. 7, at the synagogue.
Dr. Frankel, edi-
tor in chief of the
Jewish Publication
Society, will lecture
on "Magical and
Mystical Symbols."
She received a
bachelor's degree
from the
University of
Michigan and a
Dr Ellen
doctorate
in com-
Frankel
parative literature
from Princeton
University. She has published eight
books.
The program is open to the com-
munity at no charge. Ilene Burk is
chairing the evening. For informa-
tion, call the synagogue, (248) 851-
5100.