In Yoni's 4th grade classroom,
3 miles from the border,
terrorism isn't the
most immediate enemy.
As painful as it is to see Israel under siege, today
there are even more serious threats to her survival.
Israel's economy has all but collapsed. The poverty
rate is now 20%. One out of every four children,
almost 500,000 children, now live in poverty.
As hard as it is to picture children starving in Israel,
this is the reality today.
In Detroit's Partnership 2000 Region of the Central
Galilee, teachers report that the extended-day
programs funded by our community have become
lifelines for children from impoverished homes. For
many of these children the hot lunches served at
school is their one balanced meal of the day
And tomorrow? Where will Israel's children be, if we
don't provide for them today? Please call. Email.
Increase your pledge to Federation's 2003 Annual
Campaign. In addition, please consider a one-time gift
to the Grand Challenge: Israel Emergency Fund.
With your help, we'll keep the promise.
Four ways to give:
• Call (248) 205-2550
• E-mail pledge@jfmd.org
• www.thisisfederation.org
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit
RO. Box 2030 • Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-2030
The Grand Challenge: Israel Emergency Fund
The challenge is on. The Grand Challenge: Israel Emergency Fund, has been established through the
generosity of Nancy and Stephen Grand to target the most urgent social, welfare and educational needs
facing families in Israel now. One time gifts will be matched dollar for dollar and go directly to Israel.
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ANNUAL The Needs are Urgent.
CAMPAIGN
2003 The Time is Now.
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