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Israel Bulletin Board
Community Gathering for Israel - Oct. 10, 2023
A Message from Hazzan Yoni Rose's Unit
Chazzan Yoni Rose's unit thanks BT members for donating to Yoni's Unit Fund. The donations provided life-saving vests and tactical gear that help protect the women and children of Givat Harel while the men are away fighting the war.
Messages from Israel
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Matan's unit 10/15/23
Words of Support from the BT Community
- Reflections on their trip to Israel by our Shlichim, Shani and Matan Shefler (2/10/24)
- Video of Dr. Noam Weissman '03 interview with Katie Couric about the Israel-Hamas War
- BT member Jordan Hirsch’s reflections on his recent visit to Kfar Aza
- Sermon by Rabbi Chai Posner: Od Lo Avda Tikvateinu
- Remarks by Shlicha Shani Shefler on Shabbat Bereishit
- Speech given by Yonathan Dagan '23 at Ohio State University Israel Vigil
Ways to Help Support Israel
List of 18 items.
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Protective Glasses for IDF Soldiers
Help purchase protective eyewear for IDF soldiers that meets international ballistic standards for military personnel (ANSI z87+) and can block the shrapnel responsible for the vast majority of war-time, eye injuries. VIEW DETAILS -
Shomrei Israel Fund with Rav Rimon
Known as the "Soldier's Rabbi," Rabbi Rimon and his teams swiftly mobilized at the outbreak of the Iron Swords War, launching emergency relief initiatives alongside regular programming to address the urgent needs of Am Yisrael in Israel - providing comprehensive support for IDF soldiers and evacuated communities, aiding injured soldiers, tending to families of IDF reservists, widows and orphans - while working to strengthen national unity and heal societal discord during this challenging time.Building a Stronger Israel, One Connection at a TimeAt the outbreak of the Iron Swords War, Rav Rimon—known as the "Soldier's Rabbi"—and his dedicated teams sprang into action. They launched emergency relief initiatives to address the pressing needs of Am Yisrael, while continuing their regular programming. Their efforts included:- Providing IDF soldiers with life-saving equipment
- Lone and underprivileged soldier employment initiative
- Supporting affected southern communities
- Group mental health workshops for military couples
- Supporting and uplifting wives and families of active reservists
- Building unity among Israeli youth
Through these efforts, they worked tirelessly to strengthen national unity and heal societal divides during this challenging time.Don’t miss Rav Rimon’s special Chanukah greeting!
Watch the video hereHelp us turn this unity into lasting strength for Am Yisrael.
Contributions can be made by check or on line.- By Check: To the Shomrei Israel Fund, earmarking "La'Ofek" and mailing to Congregation Shomrei Emunah, 6221 Greenspring Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209
- On Line: www.shomreiemunah.org by clicking on "Donate", under "Payment Details" and "Type", clicking on "La'Ofek" which is listed under Israel Fund
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The Associated Israel Emergency Fund
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AIPAC - Tell Congress to Stand with Israel
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Matan's Fund
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Call your representatives daily to release the hostages
Senator Ben Cardin, 202-224-4524Senator Chris Van Hollen, 202-224-4654Representative Andrew Harris, 202-225-5311Representative C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, 202-225-3061Representative John Sarbanes, 202-225-4016Representative Glenn Ivey, 202-225-8699Representative Steny Hoyer, 202-225-4131Representative David Trone, 202-225-2721Representative Kweisi Mfume, 202-225-4741Representative Jamie Raskin, 202-225-5341 -
JNF-USA's Israel Resilience Campaign
jnf.org/supportisrael
JNF-USA's Israel Resilience Campaign is serving urgent and critical needs including:- Evacuation from hardest hit communities on the border including transportation and emergency housing
- Hygiene, food, clothes, medicine, bedding, and care packages to those in need
- Firefighting and protective equipment for those serving on the front lines
- Psychological treatment, medical services, and youth activities for victims of trauma
- Essential security and emergency equipment
- Volunteer mobilization assisting agriculture businesses in the absence of its workers
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FIDF (Friends of the IDF)
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Volunteers for Israel
Civilian volunteer opportunities on IDF bases will be expanding beginning January 2024. View the VFI website and contact Larry Feldman at lfeldman@strategic-partner.com for more information. -
Chazzan Yoni Rose's Unit - One Israel Fund
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Magen David Adom
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Hadassah Hospital
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IDF Soldiers Fund
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Lev Lachayal
Critical supplies for IDF soldiers, sponsored by Yeshivat Lev HaTorah.
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Leket Food Israel
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United Hatzalah Israel
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Zaka Israel
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Laniado Hospital Emergency Campaign
BT Member Initiatives
List of 2 items.
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Friends of the Reserves (Sam Friedman)
The Friends of the Reserves (ידידי מגיני ישראל ע"ר 580527976) provides Israeli reservists and security forces with the protective equipment that is required to safely and successfully defend themselves, the Israeli citizens and borders. This nonprofit was founded in 2006, in the aftermath of the 2nd Lebanon War, by a veteran of the war – Sam Friedman.We are collecting lifesaving equipment for the IDF such as bulletproof vests. Here is the link. -
Bring Eitan Mor Home
Prayers and Songs for Israel
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