May 14, 2008   9 Iyyar 5768

Myanmar (Burma) cyclone

Burma (Myanmar) Relief
As of May 8, there are reports that the death toll from Cyclone Nargis could top 100,000. Despite the governmental barriers, communications difficulties and inaccessibility, international relief agencies are struggling to reach those affected. There is an urgent need for food, potable water, shelter, medical aid and fuel. The Union for Reform Judaism recommends donations to help in the effort be made to the Jewish Coalition for Disaster Relief (
www.jcdr.org)

Credit card donations can be made online at www.jdc.org or by phone, 212.687.6200. Checks can be made out to JDC: Myanmar Cyclone Relief and sent to:

JDC Myanmar Cyclone Relief
P.O. Box 530
132 East 43rd St.
New York, NY 10017

Visit the Union's Myanmar Relief site to learn more about the tragedy.



Israel at 60Israel at 60
Sixty years ago in a crowded meeting hall in Tel Aviv, anticipation ran high as David Ben Gurion read Israel’s Declaration of Independence. After he finished, joyous Israelis took to the streets in song and dance, celebrating the first autonomous Jewish state in more than 2000 years. Thursday May 8, 2008 is cause to take to the streets again: the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel. On this historic Yom HaAtzma-ut, Israeli Independence Day, the Union for Reform Judaism and Reform Jews throughout North America wish Israel mazal tov and join the celebration.

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