Zach didn't really get it. He knew Israel was an important place;

he learned about it in Hebrew school and from his grandfather.

But he just didn't connect. All that changed when Zach went on

Federation's Teen Mission. He now understands Israel's impor-

tance, and he feels a love and warmth that wasn't there before.

He can now advocate on behalf of his Jewish homeland, and he

plans to visit again soon.

Thanks to your gift to the Jewish Federation, we are able to

Federation is...

fund 19 organizations and a multitude of services like the Israel

ISRAEL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

and Overseas Department, all of which help Zach to better

Akiva Hebrew Day School

B'nai tIrith Youth Organization

Hebrew Free Loan Association

Hine! Day School of Metro Detroit

Hillel Foundations at

understand his own heritage.

There are needs in our community, big and small, and

every gift makes a difference. When problems arise, people turn

to Federation and we turn to you. We appreciate every gift and

Eastern Michigan University

when you give to Federation, your contribution is truly life-

Michigan State University

changing. More than 90% of every dollar you give goes directly

Oakland Community College

to those who need it most within our community. When you give

Oakland University

University of Michigan

to Federation, you give more than money... you give hope.

Wayne State University

Jean and Samuel Frankel Jewish Academy

Jewish Apartments and Services

Jev,, ish Community Center

Jewish Community Relations Council

Jewish Family Service

Jewish Home & Aging Services

JVS

Tamarack Camps

When You Give, You Give Hope.

Yeshiva Beth Yehudah

Yeshiva Gedolah

Yeshivas Darchei Torah

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November 29 • 2007

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