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 Name Phone Address E-mail City. State. ZIP 1. 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MI 48067 (Just West of 1-751 2481336E1457 111800E398 ■ 8818 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.