L'Shavnah Tova This year, in addition to our prayers for those in our community for a happy, healthy New Year, we are praying for our family in Israel. The escalation of violence and increasing isolation have exacted an enormous toll on her people. When family is in need, we always rise to the challenge. On the eve of Rosh Hashanah 5762, please join us in our prayer that our family will be safe and secure in the year ahead. "Sound the great Shofar for our freedom; raise high the banner to gather our exiles. Unite our scattered people; gather our dispersed from the ends of the earth. Lead us with song to Zion, Your city, with everlasting joy to Jerusalem, Your sanctuary." - Rosh Hashanah Musaf ISRAEL NEEDS US Penny B. Blumenstein, President, Jewish Federation Mark R. Hauser, President, United Jewish Foundation Robert P. Aronson, Chief Executive Officer Mark Davidoff, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer T his is -eclercition Visit us on the Web: www.thisisfederation.org 9/14 2001 11,19